Africa's relationship with the United Nations began in the 1960s. The partnership is focused on the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as supporting economic and social development on the continent. Business Day TV spoke to Cho Kish Keido, Member of the Global Solutions Programme about the relationship, its achievements and merits.

Mobile operator MTN aims to challenge banks by eliminating fees for digital goods like airtime and electricity. The company hopes to attract more customers to its mobile money platform, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative financial services. With over 289 million subscribers across Africa and the Middle East, MTN sees fintech as a key focus driven by mobile payments. Business Day TV spoke to Business Day writer Mudiwa Gavaza for more detail on the story.

President Cyril Ramphosa recently described the freight truck attacks as economic sabotage. It's estimated that the damage from the initial incidents amounted to between R18m and R60m and those cost are expected to mount as the situation escalates. For more detail on what this means for the sector and the economy, Business Day TV spoke to Mandla Mngomezulu, deputy chairperson at the All Truck Drivers Forum.

Recent research conducted by PwC reveals that nearly half of Africa's workforce feels that their skills are not fully utilized, with one-third actively looking for new job opportunities due to financial difficulties. Furthermore, PwC's 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey emphasizes that a significant 84% of African participants now consider adaptability and flexibility as the key skills for ensuring career stability in the future. Business day TV unpacked the survey with Workforce of the Future Platform Leader at PwC Africa, Marthle du Plessis.

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa aims to reignite South Africans' enthusiasm for the upcoming 2024 elections. Holomisa is calling for a powerful coalition between the ANC and the DA, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing people's interests over ideology. Business Day TV spoke to Deputy Editor for Financial Mail Natasha Marrian who shared more insight on Holomisa's grand coalition advocacy.

The Gauteng provincial government's plans to establish a state-owned bank and pharmaceutical company has received the thumbs up. Business Day Tv caught up with the province's Finance MEC, Jacob Mamabolo for further insight.

Zimbabweans will be heading to the polls in August, during a climate of intensified economic hardship largely driven by hyperinflation and currency issues. Business Day TV spoke to Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa about Zanu-PF's chances of winning the election amid the current circumstances.

The Constitutional Court has dismissed OUTA's legal challenge in terms of the validity of the AARTO Act., which means that the demerit system in terms of traffic offences will take effect. The corruption fighting watchdog in the meantime says that government will have a hard time upholding the lawfulness of this system. Business Day TV unpacked the judgement with Stefanie Fick, Executive director of the Accountability division at OUTA

Meta’s new Threads platform has become the world's fastest-growing app after hitting over 100 million users within five days of its launch. Twitter meanwhile has threatened to sue Meta, accusing the firm of hiring former Twitter employees to share trade secrets. Business Day TV spoke to Craig Erlam, Senior Market Analyst at Oanda for more detail.

Sasol is to be prosecuted over gas price gouging The Competition Commission says Sasol has been charging excessive prices to its customers for almost a decade. Business Day TV spoke to the competition watchdog's spokesperson, Siya Makunga for more detail on the case.