The JSE's only logistics specialist Equites has reported a 9.3% rise in its interim distribution per share to just over 75 cents - largely driven by strong like-for-like rental growth of 7.3% as well as healthy margins from new developments. And for the full year period the group's eyeing a jump of up to 10% in distribution per share. Business Day TV caught up with Equites CEO Andrea Taverna-Turisan to talk about what's fueling the company's growth outlook.

China Mobile has its sights set on financially embattled, Cell C. That's according to a report from IT Web which has suggested that the two are in negotiations, with a deal being imminent. Alastair Jones from New Street Research spoke to Business Day TV for more detail.

Global uncertainty and the slow pace of domestic reform is weighing on the continent's growth potential. This according to the World Bank's twentieth Africa Pulse report which projects that Africa's growth will rise a percentage point to 2.6% for this year, this is however lower than what the organisation had forecasted in April. And while the picture across the continent is mixed, the region's three largest economies are the real laggards weighing on the continents overall growth prospects. Business Day TV caught up with the World Bank's Chief Economist for the Africa Region, Albert Zeufack to discuss the report in more detail.

The Sacci Business Confidence Index has rebounded from a 34-year low in September, rising by 3.3 index points to 92.4. The boost in sentiment was largely supported by increased merchandise

export volumes and new vehicle sales. Business Day TV spoke to Sacci chief economist Richard Downing about the latest print.

South Africa's revised Integrated Resource Plan will be presented to Cabinet next week. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe made the announcement at this year's Windaba adding that the plan will make room for all. Ntombifuthi Ntuli, CEO of the SA Wind & Energy Association spoke to Business Day TV about green energy's power role within that mix.

Over the past few months we've seen the IPO market go from hot to not, with proceeds slowing more than 50% in the third quarter when compared to the prior period. Business Day TV has put into focus the unicorns… the nickname used for startups with private valuations of $1 billion or more - that are losing large amounts of money. Uber and Lyft continue to sink below their offering prices, while WeWork's delayed its listing as its valuation drops. John Colley from the Warwick Business School shares his analysis with Business Day TV.

Things are coming together for Altron's plans with Karabina which it acquired just over a year ago. The technology group has been named the Microsoft licensing solution provider in South Africa and will be the software giant's biggest LSP partner in the UK through its subsidiary, Bytes. This license allows Altron to position Karabina to become the go-to partner for everything Microsoft. Company's CEO, Mteto Nyati joins Business Day TV to discuss what having this edge means for the overall growth potential of the business.

According to a report released by the Institute of International Finance, the country's debt could rise by as high as 95% of the gdp by 2024. That's if the government doesn't restructure Eskom and implement a workable growth plan. For more detail on this Business Day TV spoke to the Institute of International Finance's deputy economist, Elina Ribakova.

The seventh edition of the Joburg Indaba which brings together mining and resource companies, investors, labour and government to discuss critical industry issues drew to a close today. CEO of the Minerals Council SA Roger Baxter's session focused on the impact of the economy on mining, he spoke to Business Day TV from the Indaba for more insight.

It's been quite a good year for local miners as the rally in iron ore, gold and PGM's boosted earnings and put dividends back on the agenda. However looming labor disputes and the slow demise of gold mining leaves the industry with plenty of challenges. Joining Business Day TV to take a look at the kind of value mining stocks are offering given the factors at play is Peter Major from Mergence Corporate Solutions.