The JSE has been taken to task regarding questionable listings and its responsibility to protect retail investors. This following the listings of Gupta-linked Oakbay and Iqbal Surve's proposed listing of Sagarmatha as well as the collapse of Steinhoff calling into question whether the JSE has a bigger role to play when considering listings and protecting investors. The exchange however has pointed out that in terms of legislation, its function is not to veto or approve listings. Nicky Newton-King, CEO of the JSE joined Business Day TV on the line to discuss the way forward.

Despite a stronger rand holding back revenue growth during the period - with revenue up a tepid 1% to just under R31bn, Barloworld's reported a 14% rise in first-half earnings -from continuing operations. While operating profit increased 6%. The results come primarily on the back of improved performance by its equipment businesses in Russia and Southern Africa. And company CEO Dominic Sewela joins us now for more insight ..

Global research company Nielsen is expecting a big shift in South Africa's consumer landscape in the next few years. These include changes in what we buy and how we shop. Joining Leigh Roberts at the Business Day TV studio to discuss this in more detail is Ailsa Wingfield, Executive Director of Thought Leadership and Emerging Markets.

The week's slipped by as sneakily as another SAA raid on our wallets and this is the week that was! Join Giulietta Talevi, her co-host Simon Brown and joining them as they wade through the fray, is Sasfin Securities' David Shapiro.

Investment bank and asset manager, Investec released its full-year results today revealing that funds managed by its asset management business has topped the 100 billion British pound mark for the first time. Operating profit is up 5.6% and the company's board has proposed a final dividend of 13.5 pence per ordinary share, equating to a full year dividend of 24 pence, up from 23 pence last year. Stephen Koseff, CEO of Investec joined Business Day TV for a closer look at the numbers and what it says about the future of the company as he prepares to exit as CEO.

South Africa's retail sales growth has outpaced analyst expectations by accelerating for the second consecutive month in March coming in at 4.8% year-on-year from a revised 4.2% in February. On a month-on-month basis however, sales were flat. The main contributors to the 4.8% increase were retailers in textiles, clothing, footwear and household furniture. Meanwhile, Stats SA expects retail to contribute a 1.3% decline to the country's first quarter GDP. Azar Jammine, Chief Economist at Econometrix joined us to discuss what he makes of the numbers and what it says about the country's economic picture.

The EFF has tabled a Banks Amendment Bill in the National Assembly to pave way for a state-owned bank. President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that it is actually a concept that originates from the ANC and that he is willing to throw his weight behind the idea as the banking sector needs to be transformed and cater to the diverse needs of the population. Cas Coovadia, MD of the Banking Association of South Africa joined us to weigh in with his perspective on the idea.

Vedanta Zinc International plans to spend 800 million dollars to build a zinc refinery in the Northern Cape. Feasibility studies have been launched and it would be the country's first zinc smelter since Exxaro closed its unprofitable plant in 2011. With our Mining Charter still not finalised and disappointing mining and manufacturing data, what is their investment case for South Africa? Deshnee Naidoo - CEO of Vedanta Zinc International joined Business Day TV for more insight around those plans.

South Africa's first quarter unemployment rate is unchanged at 26.7% while the working population increased by 153 000 over the period with discouraged job-seekers increasing by 249 000. The formal sector led job gains over the period while the agricultural sector recorded the biggest losses. Innocent Dutiro, CEO of global workforce solutions company, Adcorp joined us in-studio to discuss some of the trends and challenges on the jobs front.

Poultry producer, Astral released its interim results today, revenue is up 15%, headline earnings per share has soared by 455% while operating profit jumped 393% driven by low input costs, higher sales volumes and higher poultry selling prices.

The group has declared an interim dividend of R10 up from R1.80. Chris Schutte, CEO of Astral joined Business Day TV to discuss the detail behind the numbers and whether they are sustainable at these levels.