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Interviews with top CEOs and leaders shaping today's news stories alongside all the latest news that is impacting the markets, business and investments around the world.An Arena Holdings production.... more
FAQs about Business News Leaders:How many episodes does Business News Leaders have?The podcast currently has 3,905 episodes available.
August 20, 2019Carbon tax batters Harmony GoldHarmony Gold's investment in Moab Khotsong and Hidden Valley is paying off. Strong contributions from these mines along with lower impairments have resulted in a narrower annual loss with the Carbon Tax stealing some of that shine.Revenue however jumped by 32% and headline earnings grew 19%. The miner is looking to acquire new assets in a bid to bolster growth and replenish depleting reserves. Business Day TV caught up with Harmony's CEO, Peter Steenkamp to talk about their opportunities and numbers and what it suggests for the earnings trajectory going forward....more8minPlay
August 20, 2019Shoprite weathers a testing yearRetailer, Shoprite's local supermarket division performed well during its full-year but not enough to offset losses in its rest-of-Africa operations. The group reported a near 20% fall in basic headline earnings per share as its international supermarkets division reported a trading loss of R265 million. The group has warned that a return to profitability in that segment will likely be hampered by challenging trading conditions and as such will consider closing unprofitable stores to cut costs. Group CEO, Pieter Engelbrecht joined Business Day TV to give some perspective on the numbers and ultimately, the retailer's Africa story. ...more7minPlay
August 19, 2019NHI not a deathblow to medical aid schemes - DiscoveryFinancial services group, Discovery's valuation has fallen partially due to concerns around the impact of the NHI Bill on private healthcare providers - and while the company supports the bill and doesn't believe that it means the death its industry, it does warn that the restrictions it places on medical aid schemes will be counter productive to the aims of the bill. The company will be making submissions on a wide range of issues raised in the bill. Business Day TV caught up with Jonathan Broomberg the CEO of Discovery Health to talk about how the health care provider has been digesting this new piece of legislation....more10minPlay
August 19, 2019Soft commodity returns hit biggest losing streak in 2-yearsA gauge of soft commodity returns just capped its longest run of weekly losses in over two years, last week. That's as signs of ample supply of coffee and sugar collide with demand concerns. Joining Business Day TV on the line with his perspective is Senior commodity analyst at Rabobank, Carlos Mera....more5minPlay
August 16, 2019Ramaphosa signs controversial debt-relief bill into lawPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the controversial debt-relief bill. The legislation provides for the extinguishing of the debt of heavily indebted consumers who earn a gross monthly income of no more than R7500, have unsecured debt amounting to 50 thousand rand and who have been found to be critically indebted. Treasury has estimated that the debt-relief proposals could result in as much as 20 billion rand being written off. CEO of African Bank Basani Maluleke sat down with Business Day TV to look at the implications of this...more11minPlay
August 15, 2019Acquisitions boost ARB Holdings' annual revenueNew acquisitions have helped ARB holdings boost its annual revenue by 4.5% to R2.7 billion. But headline earnings per share fell by 18.8% as the company beared the brunt of a slowing economy. ARB CEO, Billy Neasham talks to Business Day TV about their latest results....more6minPlay
August 15, 2019Gold Fields returns to profitabilityGoldfields has bounced back in the first half of the year, the miner turned net cash flow positive earlier than expected as it swung from a loss of 367 million dollars to a profit of 71 million dollars and as a result, the interim dividend has tripled. The company expects its cash generating ability to increase in the second half of the year, right through to next year. Business Day TV caught up with Nick Holland the CEO of Gold Fields for more detail on the turnaround....more8minPlay
August 15, 2019Truworths continues to battle against difficult trading conditionsRetailer Truworths, released its annual numbers on Thursday and while sales ticked up by nearly 4%, diluted headline earnings fell by 8.5% while trading profit took a knock of 80% as the company cut the value of its UK business, Office London by over a third. Company's CEO, Michael Mark spoke to Business Day TV to give a greater perspective on the numbers....more9minPlay
August 14, 2019Metair delivers 21% rise in first-half HEPSReal volume growth and higher value component opportunities has helped automotive parts maker, Metair shrug off tough economic challenges during the interim period - as a result, the company's reported a 19% rise in revenue, a 21% jump in earnings growth while the interim dividend grew by 25%. Metair CEO, Theo Loock talks to Business Day TV about their interum results and what this means for the company's future....more6minPlay
August 14, 2019How Emira's turnaround strategy is paying offEmira property fund's turnaround strategy has been paying off, that's as it managed to deliver distribution growth for a second consecutive year - coming in 3.1% higher. This is despite the tough trading conditions experienced in South Africa. Business Day TV sat down with the company's CEO, Geoff Jennet for his take on what the annual numbers suggest for it's strategy going forward....more6minPlay
FAQs about Business News Leaders:How many episodes does Business News Leaders have?The podcast currently has 3,905 episodes available.