Independent education group, Curro's mid-year report card boasts a 19% increase in revenue and a 44% surge in headline earnings as learner numbers rose by 13%. Net finance costs however grew by 49% and the company expects its investment on expansion and replacement of assets to cost R1 billion this year. Business Day TV caught up with the Company's CEO, Andries Greyling as he talks about the numbers and what it suggests about the private education sector and its place in the economy.

Absa Groups reported a 3% rise in earnings for the first half of this year while income and costs both grew by 6% - its largest business unit, Retail and Business Banking SA has done the heavy lifting showing faster than market growth in key product areas. Business Day TV caught up with the company's Group CEO, René van Wyk and before to talk about why the company remains so tight lipped about who will taking over the reigns in steering the strategy of Absa as an independent African Banking group.

Embattled retailer, Steinhoff, whose market cap plunged by over R200 billion due to accounting irregularities flagged nearly two years ago says that it has ruled out any additional effect on its finances from round two of PWC's forensic investigation into accounting fraud in its books. Steinhoff's survival however is now dependent on divestments. Company's CEO, Louis du Preez spoke with Business Day TV about the company's turnaround.

Despite concerns around Eskom and its electricity supply challenges, carmakers, Nissan, BMW and Volkswagen want South Africa to join the electric-car revolution. While the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers will only have a unified stance on electrification by end of year, the auto industry hopes that the prospect of increased local car sales and the rolling out of charging infrastructure will be incentive enough for government to reduce or drop the 23% import tariff on electric vehicles. CEO of Naamsa Mike Mabasa spoke with Business Day TV about the sector's push towards greener vehicles.

Despite concerns around Eskom and its electricity supply challenges, carmakers, Nissan, BMW and Volkswagen want South Africa to join the electric-car revolution. While the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers will only have a unified stance on electrification by end of year, the auto industry hopes that the prospect of increased local car sales and the rolling out of charging infrastructure will be incentive enough for government to reduce or drop the 23% import tariff on electric vehicles. CEO of Naamsa Mike Mabasa spoke with Business Day TV about the sector's push towards greener vehicles.

According to the IEA, mounting signs of an economic slowdown and an escalating trade war between the US and China have caused global oil demand to grow at its slowest pace since the financial crisis of 2008. Joining Business Day TV on the line to discuss the report in detail is Neil Atkinson from the International Energy Agency.

Despite MTN facing headwinds in Nigeria, continued growth in the region has helped cushion the company from slowing growth in its domestic market where earnings were hit by a Cell-C write down and the loss of close to 2 million subscribers. Overall, adjusted headline earnings grew 12% and a dividend of R1.95 has been declared reflecting an increase of over 11%.

Business Day TV caught up with Rob Shuter, Group CEO of MTN us to discuss the kind of pressure its facing in SA, and how its being offset...

Anglogold Ashanti has delivered double digit growth in the first half, that's as its reported a 21% rise in headline earnings per share. Factors that contributed to the improved performance include lower costs and a solid performance from the group's Kibali joint venture.

Joining Business Day TV on the line now to discuss these numbers in detail is CEO, Kelvin Dushnisky.

Standard Banks Africa focus is paying off with earnings outside SA buffering against slowing economic growth in its home market .

The groups reported first half profit up 4% and CEO Sim Tshabalala chatted to Business Day TV about just how much of a buffer its rest of Africa business is providing against the pressure the business is feeling locally...

Packaging manufacturer, Mpact released its interim results today, reporting a near 28% jump in headline earnings per share to 39 cents. This comes as the company benefited from recent capital investments which more than offset the effects of a challenging trading environment and unfavourable market conditions. Joining us in studio now to talk us through the numbers is CEO, Bruce Strong.