South Africa's R59 billion poultry industry is currently facing its worst bird flu outbreak which has already led to an egg shortage in Gauteng. Business Day TV spoke to Abongile Balarane, CEO of the Egg Organisation at the SA Poultry Association for more insight on the potential economic impact of the outbreak.

A proposed draft Bill to amend the Road Accident Fund is causing ripples in the medical insurance sector. Industry experts are concerned about potential hikes in medical aid premiums as insurers rush to address gaps in fund coverage. Business Day TV caught up with Companies & Markets Editor for Business Day, Kabelo Khumalo who provided further insight on the matter.

The South African Reserve Bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 8.25% for a second meeting running, but it says renewed risks to inflation remain a concern. Business Day TV discussed the decision with Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at Efficient Group.

Discovery has resumed annual dividend payouts following solid profit growth. South Africa's largest private health insurer is rewarding shareholders with a dividend of 110 cents, which marks its first payout since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. Business Day TV unpacked the performance with Discovery CEO Adrian Gore.

A major concern in the banking sector is the VAT dispute between Capitec and the South African Revenue Services. It revolves around whether Capitec can deduct VAT on loan insurance payments, a decision Capitec says could impact the banking industry and consumers. Business Day TV spoke to Kokkie Kooyman, Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital for more detail on the matter.

According to the eight edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index, Africa's economic activity is expected to pick-up in the next 12 to 18 months. Business Day TV unpacked the index and its findings for Africa's economic prospects with Francois Conradie, Lead Political Economist at Oxford Economics Africa.

National Treasury has revealed that South Africa's budget deficit is the largest it has been in nearly two decades. The state is borrowing R14 billion to keep afloat. Business Day TV discussed the government's debt crisis in greater detail with Gilad Isaacs, Co-Director for the Institute for Economic Justice & Economist at Wits University.

According to the Financial Mail, some South African Business leaders and experts have emphasized the need for immediate interventions to alter the country's trajectory and dispel the narrative of failure. Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, recognizes the long-term nature of the issues, but some argue that immediate actions can help. Business Day TV discussed South Africa's fiscal challenges, strategies to change the narrative, and the economic outlook with Giulietta Talevi, Money Editor for Financial Mail.

Rand Water has warned of a strained water system. The utility says it is observing high water consumption in Johannesburg and Tshwane. despite water restrictions and a call for consumer to cut back. Business Day TV spoke to Sipho Mosai, CEO for Rand Water for more detail.

Retail sales are continuing on a downward spiral. In July sales fell for an eighth straight month, falling 1.8%. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Retail Analyst, Alec Abraham.