Liandra da Silva, Economist at Nedbank, and host Bruce Whitfield analyze the latest inflation figures. According to Stats SA, consumer prices saw minimal movement in April, with headline inflation slowing to 5.2%, down from 5.3% in March. This aligns with economists’ expectations for headline inflation to remain steady after its first decrease in 2024, from 5.6% in February.

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Mining experts and host Bruce Whitfield discuss BHP’s latest attempt to acquire Anglo American. The bid was rejected by the mining giant and the state-owned Public Investment Corporation, which owns over 7% of Anglo American. Anglo American Plc’s second-largest shareholder stated that BHP Group’s takeover offer needs a “meaningful revision,” making these public comments just hours before the deadline for BHP to either commit to an offer or withdraw.

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• Jonathan Jawno, CEO of Transaction Capital, joins host Bruce Whitfield to discuss the company's financial results. Transaction Capital has improved its cash position and narrowed its losses. Jawno highlights that the separate listing of WeBuyCars enabled the group to reduce its debt and achieve a net cash position at the holding company level.
• Taddy Blecher, CEO of the Maharishi Institute, explains to host Bruce Whitfield that in the Anglo American-BHP takeover debate, there's more than meets the eye. The stakes go beyond the surface, involving the core essence and mission of these companies, and their distinctly different approaches to conducting business.
• Personal finance expert and Galileo Capital co-founder joins host Bruce Whitfield on the Personal Finance Feature to discuss key considerations when buying a house. Purchasing a home is a major financial decision that demands thorough planning and thoughtful deliberation.

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Personal finance expert and Galileo Capital co-founder joins host Bruce Whitfield on the Personal Finance Feature to discuss key considerations when buying a house. Purchasing a home is a major financial decision that demands thorough planning and deliberation.

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Daniel Van Dalen,  Senior Analyst (Country Risk and Political Risk looks at the biggest business African stories that took place recently, including CHad’s recent presidential election and Angola’s runway inflation 

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Magda Wierzycka,  CEO at Sygnia Group explains to host Bruce Whitfield why a number of global corporations are exiting Africa’s most established economy, South Africa. 

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Antonia Bothner the Endervour SA’s capital lead speaks to host Bruce Whitefield about the growth opportunities that are emerging especially for South Africa. Opportunities for growth in the fintech industry are booming throughout Africa, and South Africa is becoming a major player in this exciting field. Venture capital investment in South Africa has shown resilience in the face of global concerns; in 2023, it increased by 6% to a noteworthy $620 million.

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Taddy Blecher, CEO of the Maharishi Institute, explains to host Bruce Whitfield that in the Anglo American-BHP takeover debate, there's more than meets the eye. The stakes go beyond the surface, involving the core essence and mission of these companies, and their distinctly different approaches to conducting business.

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Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments and Bruce Whitfield analyse corporate news and international markets.

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Greg Illgner, Chief Strategy Officer at TymeBank, joins host Bruce Whitfield to discuss the bank's partnership with Flash, a South African payment solutions provider. This partnership enables TymeBank customers to withdraw cash at over 172,000 spaza shops and traders nationwide. Consequently, TymeBank now offers more cash withdrawal options and locations than any other bank in South Africa.

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