South Africa's National Treasury plans to implement a number of cost-cutting measures, in an effort to manage spending and prevent the materialisation of potentially crippling resource constraints Business Day TV spoke to Daniel Silke, Director at Political Futures Consulting, Xhanti Payi, Economist at Pwc and Tony Ehrenreich, Provincial Secretary at Cosatu Western Cape for more insight

South African shoppers have had a tough time, hit by high interest rates and elevated inflation, which in turn has weighed on their spending power. Business Day TV unpacked the state of the snacking industry as consumers deal with shrinking disposable incomes, with the Senior Director of Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa at Mondelez, Arpan Sur.

Old Mutual's half year profit has fallen, with headline earnings per share slipping 8% due to hyperinflation issues in Zimbabwe. Despite the performance, the insure has hiked its dividend by 28% to 32 cents. Business Day TV unpacked the numbers with the group's CEO Iain Williamson.

Today is World Tourism Day and while it should conjure up images of summertime, the beach, safaris and an influx of foreign nationals, the hospitality industry is concerned that government's cost-cutting plans will impact the sector negatively as the state plans to cut-back on travel, conferences and catering. Business Day TV spoke to Alan Campbell from ANEW Hotels & Resorts for more insight.

It's been nearly a year since the resignation of Andre De Ruyter as Eskom CEO but Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan has rejected the name put forward by the board for his replacement. The Institute of Directors in South Africa says that this raises complex governance issues. Business Day TV spoke to the CEO of the organisation, Parmi Natesan for more perspective.

In tribute to the late struggle veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Johannesburg's bustling William Nicol Drive has officially been renamed as Winnie Mandela Drive. The move has raised commentary around the cost of such a decision at this time and also highlighted the political significance of such decisions. Business Day TV spoke to political analyst Rebone Tau for her take on the matter.

US treasury yields hit a 16-year high, amid fears that central banks will keep rates higher for longer. Business Day TV discussed the moves playing out in the bond market with RMB's Fixed Income Trader, Michelle Wohlberg.

The Reserve Bank’s composite leading business cycle indicator improved for a second straight month in July, supported by an acceleration in the six-month smoothed growth rate of job adverts. Business Day TV spoke to Hugo Pienaar, Chief Economist at the Bureau of Economic Research, for more detail.

It was a disappointing long-weekend for Burna Boy fans as the African giant was supposed to perform at the FNB stadium but the event was cancelled due to fraud allegations linked to one of the persons meant to promote the concert. For mor eon the story, Business Day TV spoke to award-winning entertainment journalist, Masego Seemela.

China remains South Africa's largest global trading partner. The East Asian nation in the meantime seeks to deepen business ties with South African businesses moving forward. Business Day TV spoke to Gay Mokoena, SG of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce for more on this prospect.