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Bizskoops, hosted by Isabel Potgieter, offers an inside look at local and global business developments. We bring you in-depth interviews with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their strategies and stories for success. The former President of the Economic Association of South Africa and lecturer attached to the North-West University's business school, Prof. Waldo Krugell, gives a weekly overview of the state of the economy. Stay up-to-date with Bizskoops – for a comprehensive business perspective.
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South African consumer confidence fell sharply during the second quarter, and South Africans may soon see major changes to the country’s ATM network. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact of artificial intelligenc
On this week’s Bizskoops: South African business confidence weakened sharply in the second quarter, while the country has recorded the highest rate of suspected digital fraud in Africa. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for R
On this week’s Bizskoops: The South African Reserve Bank is set to decide on the repo rate this week, and we discuss the possible factors influencing its decision and the likely outcomes. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for
On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Dr Elna Moolman, Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research at Standard Bank, about April inflation, which surged to 4%, while Minister Gwede Mantashe assures South Africans t
On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Professor Deon Tustin from Unisa about the latest Bureau of Market Research and Unisa Economist of the Year Competition forecasts. South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa could see around one-thousand-540 business insolvencies this year, while rising fuel costs are prompting consumers to cut back on travel. We speak to Chris Hattingh of the Centre fo
On this week’s Bizskoops: The fuel tax relief has been extended to 2 June, while government proposes changes to its exchange control system and public procurement regulations. Professor Waldo Krugell reflects on the stat
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s inflation has edged slightly higher, and the South African Revenue Service has introduced a boost for major diesel users. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares his
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s road freight and agricultural sectors are under growing pressure due to rising diesel prices, and the South African Revenue Service has intensified its debt collection efforts. Ch
On this week’s Bizskoops: We further unpack the impact of the Middle East war on South Africa’s economy. Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis explains why the recently reported JSE’s losses and the spike in b
On this week’s Bizskoops: Government has announced a reduction in the general fuel levy to offset the impact of the steep fuel increases, and civil contractor confidence has declined. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Ris
On this week’s Bizskoops: Consumer confidence in South Africa has improved slightly and Eskom reports improved financial performance. Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks why he thinks there might be
On this week’s Bizskoops: Interest rate cuts seem less likely day by day, and the annual consumer inflation fell to three percent in February. Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks the knock-on impact
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africans will face higher electricity prices in the coming months, and the economy grew slightly below forecasts Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks the impact of risi
On this week’s Bizskoops, Middle East tensions spike Brent crude and weaken the rand, threatening SA rate cuts. JSE hits record profits! Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks Finance Minister Enoch God
On this week’s Bizskoops, we unpack Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. South Africa is at a fiscal turning point post-State Capture, with debt stabilisation, infrastructure push, and efficiency gains show
On this week’s Bizskoops, we break down last week’s State of the Nation Address with insights from Chris Hattingh, the Executive Director at the Centre for Risk Analysis. January’s Consumer Price Index dipped to 3.5% ann
Catch the latest skoop on this week’s Bizskoops! On this week’s Bizskoops, we dive into alarming economic trends: new data reveals South Africa’s income per person is now lower than nearly two decades ago, driven by weak
On this week’s Bizskoops, economist Professor Waldo Krugell joins us to explain what last week’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to keep the repo rate unchanged really means for households, businesses, and the
Catch the latest skoop on this week’s Bizskoops! Economist Professor Waldo Krugell joins us to interpret late‑2025 economic indicators and what they reveal about an economy that is showing slow, but measurable, improve
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