Bizskoops (English Version)

Bizskoops, presented by Barry Mare, 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.

Weekly English South Africa Business News · Business

64 Episodes

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Bizskoops - 02 October 2024

On the show today … # A group of business leaders has committed to supporting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic reforms, and # The government plans to intervene to keep electricity prices down # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the second-quarter employment statistics released last week. # In international business…

3 Oct 11 min

Bizskoops - 26 September 2024

On the show today … # The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has set dates for public consultation on Eskom’s request for electricity tariff increases. # South African manufacturers have expressed concern about the country’s relationship with China. # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about last week’s interest rate cut #…

26 Sep 8 min

Bizskoops - 19 September 2024

On the show today … # Consumer inflation falls below the South African Reserve Bank's key target of four-point-five percent, and # Sanlam Investments expects the South African Reserve Bank cut interest rates this week # The economist Waldo Krugell is also going to tell us more about interest rates…

20 Sep 9 min

Bizskoops - 12 September 2024

On the show today … # Business burglaries remain a serious concern in South Africa, and # Manufacturing production increased # The economist Waldo Krugell is going to tell us more about South Africa, which hopes for economic growth of at least five percent, but also emphasizes that one should…

12 Sep 9 min

Bizskoops - 05 September 2024

On the show today … # The South African economy grew by zero-point-four present in the second quarter, # The South African Revenue Service launches an online Two-Pot Retirement System Calculator. # The economist Waldo Krugell will tell us more about central banks who are starting to cut interest rates…

6 Sep 10 min

Bizskoops - 29 August 2024

On the show today … # The Minister of Human Settlements wants to intervene in the access to home loans for all South Africans and # Housing statistics show subdued growth, but there is hope for the future # The economist Waldo Krugell is going to tell us more about…

29 Aug 9 min

Bizskoops - 22 August 2024

On the show today … # South African Property experts have observed a decline in home values, # July's inflation decreased and is currently the lowest in three years since July 2021. # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about how the improvement in retail sales figures is good news. #…

22 Aug 9 min

Bizskoops - 15 August 2024

On the show today … # Unemployment in South Africa has increased, and # Tenants are spending proportionally more of their salaries on rent # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the cost of green energy. # In international business news… The United Kingdom’s unemployment rate has fallen. # In…

15 Aug 9 min

Bizskoops - 08 August 2024

On the show today … # Economists expect more turmoil in world markets this week, and # Even those below the tax threshold in South Africa have monthly debt # The economist Waldo Krugell is going to tell us more about the current turmoil in global markets # In international…

8 Aug 8 min

Bizskoops - 01 August 2024

On the show today … # Middle-class South Africans are taking on unhealthy levels of debt, and # Calls are mounting for the government to scrap Value-Added-Tax on chicken # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the Olympics, medals and the economy. # In international…

1 Aug 8 min

Bizskoops - 25 July 2024

On the show today … # We talk about the pension two-pot system, and # Statistics South Africa announced the Consumer Price Index today # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the good and bad parts about the presidents opening of parliament speech. # In…

25 Jul 8 min

Bizskoops - 18 July 2024

On the show today …Latest data shows a cut in petrol and an increase in diesel prices # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about May's disappointing production data in the mining and manufacturing sectors. # In international business news… The Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs…

18 Jul 9 min

Bizskoops - 11 July 2024

On the show today … # The average property price in South Africa has significantly increased since 1994 # Shell plans to explore an offshore South African oil block in the Northern Cape # Autozone enters into business rescue # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk…

11 Jul 11 min

Bizskoops - 04 July 2024

On the show today … the annual salary bill for ministers and deputy ministers rose by 16 percent with the new inflated cabinet. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the purchasing manager’s index. In international business news… Fox Corporation is entering the UK's highly competitive…

4 Jul 7 min

Bizskoops - 27 June 2024

On the show today … Employment declined by over 60-thousand in first quarter. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the latest indicators. In international business news… China and EU hold talks about electric car tariffs. In investment-news… Old Mutual is considering giving holders of its…

27 Jun 7 min

Bizskoops - 20 June 2024

On the show today … Media24 to cut 400 jobs. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about indicators. In international business news… Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis. In investment-news… South Africa’s financial markets are doing very good. And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from…

20 Jun 6 min

Bizskoops - 13 June 2024

On the show today … Sentiment in the building sector remains depressed. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about chocolate prices. In international business news… China's bulk commodity prices rose for three consecutive months. In investment-news… Allan Gray believes in South African companies. And, we’ll also…

13 Jun 7 min

Bizskoops - 06 June 2024

On the show today … Africa set to remain the second fastest-growing region. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the economic effects of a coalition government. In international business news… UK house prices returned to growth in May. In investment-news… Coalition uncertainty could weaken the…

6 Jun 8 min

Bizskoops - 30 May 2024

On the show today … Pick n Pay to close stores as it records major losses. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the manufacturing sector. In international business news… Global demand for African chocolate increases. In investment-news… Shares of listed hospital groups fell. And, we’ll…

30 May 8 min

Bizskoops - 23 May 2024

On the show today … Healthcare activists claim that the National Health Insurance (NHI) could cost the government over a trillion rand. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the state of the economy. In international business news… the IMF recommends that the UK cuts interest…

23 May 7 min