According to the BankservAfrica's Take-home Index, the average February nominal take-home pay increased to R15 186 in February but still remains 1.8% lower than what it was during the same period last year. Business Day TV unpacked the index with Independent Economist, Elize Kruger.

Analysts across the globe are questioning the viability of using cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. In South Africa, one of country's largest retailers Pick n Pay, is making it possible for customers to pay for items using crypto. Business Day TV caught up with the CFO of Luno Alwyn Jones, for a look at the adoption of crypto as a payment methodd.

Over the past two decades there has been a growing debate about the concept and state of globalisation, with some analysts questioning its relevance in a post-pandemic world. Business Day TV discussed the relevance of globalisation with Wits University's John Stremlau.

Al Jazeera’s recent ‘Gold Mafia’ documentary highlights the extent of gold smuggling and money laundering in Zimbabwe. Business Day TV spoke to Propser Chitambara, Development Economist at the Labour & Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe for his analysis how this phenomenon is impacting Zimbabwe’s economy.

Master Drilling has given its shareholders a reason to smile. The global drilling group has upped its dividend by over 46% largely driven by a 12% rise in profit. Business Day TV unpacked the performance in greater detail with company’s CEO Danie Pretorius.

The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin, for allegedly committing war crimes in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. South Africa, being a signatory to the ICC, would be obliged to arrest Putin and hand him over if he sets foot on its soil. Putin is expected to be part of a group of Brics leaders to attend the annual summit in South Africa in August. The spotlight is on South Africa to see if the country will follow the ICC's mandate or not. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the party has taken note of the ICC's decision and it is engaging its deployees in government to gain an in-depth understanding of the situation. This visit would place Ramaphosa's government, which has not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in a precarious position. To unpack this in more detail Business Day TV spoke to Tauriq Moosa, Legal Writer for Business Day Editorial.

Higher enrolments and growing demand for ADvTECH's services within Africa gave its performance a boost. The private education provider has delivered an 18% jump in revenue and a 20% increase in headline earnings per share to 146 cents. Business Day TV spoke to company's CEO, Roy Douglas.

Thungela Resources almost doubled profits, delivering a 97% surge in headline earnings per share to R130. This was mainly due to high coal prices. Business Day TV unpacked the company's full-year performance with CEO July Ndlovu.

On this episode of Trade of The Week, founder of Herenya Capital, Petri Redelinghuys, gives his analysis on Bidvest, Capitec and Thungela.

Business Day TV spoke to Lullu Krugel, Economist at PwC about how businesses on the continent are implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies