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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

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12:36

Bizskoops - 20 November 2025

Bizskoops (English Version) ·

2025/11/20

On the show today … # South Africa’s credit ratings saw a significant positive development last week # Inflation is up zero-point-one percent month-on-month # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about good news in terms of the country's economy this past week # In international business news… Judge rules Meta did not break antitrust laws when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp # In investment-news… Pick n Pay’s founding family has sold about 64-million shares And, we are joined by the Head of

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9:00

Bizskoops - 13 November 2025

Bizskoops (English Version) ·

2025/11/13

On the show today … # We focus on this afternoon’s medium term budget statement # Statistics South Africa reported an improvement in the country’s unemployment rate The economist Waldo Krugell talks about this afternoon’s budget # In international business news… Asian equities saw significant foreign outflows in the first week of this month # In investment-news… AngloGold reported bumper earnings And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other

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9:05

Bizskoops - 06 November 2025

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2025/11/06

On the show today … # South Africa could receive a credit rating upgrade from S&P # The Chinese automaker Changan has officially entered the South African market # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about why it is such good news that South Africa was removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list # In international business news… Asian stocks plunged this morning # In investment-news… Cell C heads for the JSE Main Board And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk

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12:34

Bizskoops - 21 October 2025

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2025/10/30

On the show today … # South Africa will need trillions to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy # The National Department of Health has proposed funding options to establish the National Health Insurance # In international business news… Amazon Web Services will invest at least five billion dollars in South Korea by 2031 And, we focus on the International Commodity Summit 2025 taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 20 November. The International

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9:50

Bizskoops - 23 October 2025

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2025/10/23

On the show today … # Inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range # The average standard of living in South Africa is projected to fall further # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about spending your money on experiences # In international business news… The USA and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement # In investment-news… The Foschini Group’s share price tumbled more than 18 percent And, we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond

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10:46

Bizskoops - 16 October 2025

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2025/10/16

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

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10:17

Bizskoops - 9 October 2025

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2025/10/09

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed the establishment of an Economic War Room in the Presidency # Policy uncertainty in South Africa has reached a record high # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about economic indicators and the so-called Second China Shock # In international business news… The price of gold hit a record high # In investment-news… Bidcorp remains a strong, reliable investment on the JSE And, we are joined by the founder and CEO of Just Green Strategies,

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14:52

Bizskoops - 2 October 2025

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2025/10/02

On the show today … # The South African Revenue Service is falling short of its goal to collect extra revenue this year # South Africa’s negative consumer confidence is a concern # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the recent consumer confidence figures # In international business news… The US federal government has shut down # We talk about Africa's mineral wealth And, we’ll check in with the editor-in-chief of MyFairLady, Suzy Brokensha. To tell us more about the 2025 Santam Women of

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9:49

Bizskoops - 18 September 2025

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2025/09/18

On the show today … # The Annual consumer price inflation falls slightly in August # The South Africa’s car sector faces growing challenges The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the GDP figures that were release last week # In international business news… Microsoft is set to invest in the United Kingdom’s Artificial Intelligence sector # In investment-news… Shares in the food producer Libstar jumped yesterday after talks of a possible takeover bid And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the

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9:10

Bizskoops - 11 Sepetember 2025

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2025/09/11

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for the incoming state-owned Postbank # South Africa’ GDP surprised on the upside # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of sport # In international business news… A federal judge has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor # In investment-news… Remgro expects a significant rise in full-year headline earnings per share And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the

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9:23

Bizskoops - 4 September 2025

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2025/09/04

On the show today … # There are still roadblocks preventing the rand from reaching its fair value # Factory activity in South Africa slipped back into contraction in August # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the affordability of government debt # In international business news… There are signs of stronger economic ties between Russia, China and India # In investment-news… A multi-asset broker launched a campaign in South Africa aimed at supporting local traders And, we’ll check in with

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9:56

Bizskoops - 28 August 2025

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2025/08/28

On the show today … # South Africa remains Africa’s largest wealth market # South Africa’s rail sector is entering a new era # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the current state of the US economy # In international business news… Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on India have now taken effect # In investment-news… Acsa reported a record net profit And, we talk to a leadership coach and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really

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9:58

Bizskoops - 21 August 2025

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2025/08/21

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index for July is up to three-point-five percent # Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis talks about the country’s unemployment crisis # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the export support package in reaction to the 30 percent USA trade tariffs # In international business news… we take a closer look at the USA economy # In investment-news… Harmony Gold has secured regulatory approval to acquire MAC Copper And, we talk to a leadership coach

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8:28

Bizskoops - 14 August 2025

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2025/08/14

On the show today … # South Africa’s trade department has proposed new regulations to help exporters cope with the 30 percent US tariffs # South Africa is facing a wave of international companies downsizing or exiting the country # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about various indicators and the national dialogue # In international business news… UK companies gain access to India’s government procurement market # In investment-news… Precious metals are one of the safest investment bets this

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8:56

Bizskoops - 7 August 2025

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2025/08/08

On the show today … # Markets are jittery over rift between the Reserve Bank and minister Godongwana on Inflation Target # The JSE is considering introducing 24-hour trading The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the need for policy coordination # In international business news… Critics warn about the impact of a 100 percent tariff on import of Russian oil # In investment-news… Pick n Pay is moving ahead with planned store closures and conversions And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from

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10:02

Bizskoops - 31 July 2025

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2025/07/31

On the show today … # The IMF's July World Economic Outlook is more positive about global growth, but not for South Africa # Several important conclusions can be drawn from the tug of war over the budget this year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about tomorrow afternoon’s repo rate decision # In international business news… A USA billionaire welcomes US plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on copper imports # In investment-news… Kumba Iron Ore has reported a four percent drop in revenue And, we

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9:12

Bizskoops - 24 July 2025

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2025/07/25

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index increases to three percent # South Africa may face interest rate increases in the future # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about international and local economic indicators influencing the prospects of the South African economy # In international business news… The United States has reached trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia # In investment-news… Ibex sells its entire stake of more than 28 percent in the company Pepkor And,

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9:32

Bizskoops - 17 July 2025

Bizskoops (English Version) ·

2025/07/18

On the show today … # The Reserve Bank governor warns that global trade tensions are affecting South Africa’s inflation outlook # Economists have revised South Africa’s economic growth forecasts # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about positive and negative sentiment about the country’s economy # In international business news… China’s economic growth slows # In investment-news… The shrinking number of listed companies on the JSE is a concern And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre

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8:55

Bizskoops - 10 July 2025

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2025/07/10

On the show today … # Foreign investors have sold billions worth of South African equities in the past four weeks # Minister Godongwana has rejected calls for a wealth tax or an apartheid-era redress tax. The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of the US tariffs on the South African economy # In international business news… President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent import tax on copper entering the U.S. # In investment-news… Depositors who had saved their money at the defrauded

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9:10

Bizskoops - 03 July 2025

Bizskoops (English Version) ·

2025/07/04

On the show today … # Economists expect the South African Reserve Bank to be more cautious with regards to a cut in the interest rate # South Africa may need to revise its trade agreement with the US # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the country’s unemployment rate # In international business news… US president Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill has narrowly passed in the US Senate # In investment-news… The share price of the investment company Reinet Investments rose

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