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Bizskoops - 16 October 2025

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On the show today …
# Moody’s Ratings expects South Africa’s economy to grow
# The declining US dollar is currently benefitting the South African Rand
The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the current Gold bull run
# In international business news… China wants to boost high-tech manufacturing
# In investment-news… Investors are urged to take greater risks by backing small and mid-cap companies
And, we are joined by we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond Irabor.
Agrofi is part of the the Ayemere Group of Farm Industries and one of the sponsors of the International Commodity Summit 2025.
16 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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