Investec has delivered double-digit earnings growth, reporting a 25.5% jump in headline earnings per share, while revenue rose 14.6%. This comes as the asset manager and banking group benefited from higher interest rates. Business Day TV discussed the company's numbers with Investec's Group Finance Director, Nishlan Samujh.

Namibia is pinning its economic hopes on its green hydrogen sector. By 2040 the country expects its energy mix to be dominated by green energy, which has the potential to expand its gross domestic product by more than 30% by 2030. Business Day TV assessed Namibia's green energy ambitions in greater detail with Gerrit van Rooyen, Economist at Oxford Economics Africa.

The South African rand recently hit a record low after the US Ambassador to SA accused the country of supplying Russia with arms during Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Financial Mail's Deputy Editor & Columnist, Natasha Marrian joins Business Day TV to unpack these allegations and to explore South Africa's capacity to produce weaponry.

South Africa's fourth quarter GDP contraction of 1.3% was in part driven by losses in the agricultural sector. This as the industry feels the pinch of inflation, climate change, load-shedding and geopolitical tensions. Business Day TV spoke to Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist for more insight about the threats facing the industry.

The retail industry has ended the first quarter on a sour note, with sales dipping in January, February and March. The latest print shows a 1.6% fall in March on an annual basis as consumers contend with rising prices and elevated interest rates. Business Day Tv unpacked the numbers with RMB Economist, Siobhan Redford.

Ties between South Africa and the US have been under scrutiny, following the 'Lady R' scandal where the US accused South Africa of supplying Russia with arms, amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Business Day Tv caught up with John Stremlau from the International Relations Department at Wits University for a deeper look at relations between the two nations.

Kenya's inflation is easing. CPI slowed to 7.2% year-on-year in April from 9.2% in March. The downward trajectory however is threatened by adverse weather conditions. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Daniel Kavishe, Africa Economist at RMB.

As we approach 2030, different experts are projecting certain scenarios for the South African economy.

Allianz is among the most positive with the group's Chief Economist, Ludovic Subran suggesting that

the country remains well positioned to untap its potential via 'ubuntu'. Business Day TV spoke to

him for more detail.

South Africa's jobless rate edged higher in the first quarter and increased by 0.2 of a percentage point to 32.9%. The number of unemployed people increased by 179,000 during the period amid an energy crisis that is crippling the economy. Business Day TV unpacked the print with PwC South Africa's Chief Economist, Lullu Krugel.

Statistics South Africa has released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of this year. The jobless rate edged higher to 32.9% from 32.7% previously due to economic constraints and low business confidence resulting from the power crisis. Business Day TV unpacked the findings with Times-Live Multi-media journalist, Thabo Tshabalala.