Bizskoops (English Version)

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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 ... more

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How many episodes does Bizskoops (English Version) have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

Bizskoops (English Version) episodes:

August 28, 2025 Bizskoops - 28 August 2025
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 lead their businesses
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10min
August 21, 2025 Bizskoops - 21 August 2025
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 and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really lead their businesses
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10min
August 14, 2025 Bizskoops - 14 August 2025
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 year
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk more about the US tariffs on South-African exports.
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9min
August 08, 2025 Bizskoops - 7 August 2025
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 the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects a survey showing that small and medium enterprises are experiencing high levels of stress
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9min
July 31, 2025 Bizskoops - 31 July 2025
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 talk to the Head of ESG and Impact at Sanlam Investments, Teboho Makhabane about Africa’s blue economy
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11min
July 25, 2025 Bizskoops - 24 July 2025
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, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the outlook for South African trade
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10min
July 18, 2025 Bizskoops - 17 July 2025
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 for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the main obstacles preventing South Africa from achieving higher economic growth
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10min
July 10, 2025 Bizskoops - 10 July 2025
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 VBS Bank have likely received their final dividend
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the new trade tariffs and recent economic forecasts
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9min
July 04, 2025 Bizskoops - 03 July 2025
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 significantly
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment policies
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10min
June 26, 2025 Bizskoops - 26 June 2025
On the show today …
# Average earnings in South Africa have managed to outpace inflation
# The South African government has secured a one-point-five billion dollar loan from the World Bank
# The economist Waldo Krugell talks about inclusive economic growth
# In international business news… Google may soon face regulatory changes in the UK
# In investment-news… Investor confidence in Naspers and Prosus has surged
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk South Africa’s weakened domestic manufacturing industry and more
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9min

FAQs about Bizskoops (English Version):

How many episodes does Bizskoops (English Version) have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.