Bizskoops (English Version)

Bizskoops, presented by Barry Mare, offers an inside look at local and global business developments. We bring you in-depth interviews with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their strategies and stories for success. The former President of the Economic Association of South Africa and lecturer attached to the North-West University's business school, Prof. Waldo Krugell, gives a weekly overview of the state of the economy. Stay up-to-date with Bizskoops – for a comprehensive business perspective.

Weekly English South Africa Business News · Business

82 Episodes

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Bizskoops - 20 February 2025

On the show today … # We discuss highlights from the budget speech # The economist Waldo Krugell shares his impression of the budget tabled in parliament this afternoon # In international business news… Average wages in the UK are continuing to outpace inflation # In investment-news…. Aveng reported a…

20 Feb 8 min

Bizskoops - 13 January 2025

On the show today … # Sanral announces an increase in toll tariffs # Experts predict fuel levies could increase in this year’s budget speech # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of current international politics on the South African economy # In international business news… Coca-Cola may…

12 Feb 8 min

Bizskoops - 06 February 2025

On the show today … # South Africa's big banks had to answer tough questions this week on transformation # The International Monetary Fund country report on South Africa was released last week # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about what he would like to hear in tomorrow State of…

6 Feb 9 min

Bizskoops - 30 January 2025

On the show today … # Millions of South Africans are expected to be affected if the USA proceeds with its decision to stop funding on its HIV/Aids programme # It is predicted that the Reserve Bank will cut the interest rate by only 25 basis points tomorrow # The…

30 Jan 9 min

Bizskoops - 23 January 2025

On the show today … # The consumer price index rose to three percent in December # Mining production decreased by zero-point-nine percent in November last year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the possible impact of Donald Trump's second term on the South African economy # In international…

23 Jan 9 min

Bizskoops - 16 January 2025

On the show today … # Another fuel price hike is on the cards # We talk about the impact of the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa's long steel plants on the country's economy # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of gambling # In international business news…

16 Jan 10 min

Bizskoops - 09 January 2025

On the show today: # Fuel prices are set to rise again in February # Shoprite Checkers is taking over several Pick n Pay stores # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the market mechanism # In international business news… Toyota invests millions to compete in the private space sector…

9 Jan 10 min

Bizskoops - 19 December 2024

On the show today … # Tyme Group is now valued at one-point-five billion dollars # It is still uncertain what will happen to fuel prices at the beginning of next month # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about year end lists # In international business news… the founder of…

19 Dec 2024 10 min

Bizskoops - 12 December 2024

On the show today … # We talk to Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis about the third quarter GDP # The annual consumer price inflation was two-point-nine percent in November # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of Christmas # In international business news… General…

12 Dec 2024 10 min

Bizskoops - 05 December 2024

On the show today … # The South African economy contracted by zero-point-three percent in the third quarter # South Africa is officially at the helm of the G20 Presidency # The economist Waldo Krugell talks further about the economic contraction in the third quarter of the year # In…

5 Dec 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 28 November 2024

On the show today … # The IMF supports lower inflation target for South Africa # S&P Global upgraded Eskom's long-term global scale outlook # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about Black Friday # In international business news… Aston Martin is struggling due to reduced sales # In investment-news…. Boxer…

28 Nov 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 21 November 2024

On the show today … # SARS has processed over 35 billion rand in withdrawals since the two-pot pension system began on 1 September # Inflation is down to two-point-eight percent in October # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the interest rate with the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary…

21 Nov 2024 10 min

Bizskoops - 14 November 2024

On the show today … # South Africa’s unemployment rate dropped # National Treasury is considering implementing a wealth tax # Donald Trump’s election as the new president of the USA may be good or bad for South Africa. # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the COP29 summit #…

14 Nov 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 07 November 2024

On the show today … # South Africa risks losing trillions in GDP growth if child poverty is not urgently addressed # Can South Africa meet the target to be removed from the controversial grey list? # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the township economy and spaza shops #…

7 Nov 2024 7 min

Bizskoops - 31 October 2024

On the show today, we take a look at the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement . # Economist Professor Waldo Krugel gives us his views on the mini-budget speech. # In international business news… JP Morgan Chase looses thousands with an ATM glitch # In investment-news…

31 Oct 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 24 October 2024

On the show today … # Inflation fell for the fourth consecutive month in September # State-owned companies misspend billions # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about China's weak economic growth # In international business news… HSBC appoints its first female CFO # In investment-news…. fund managers believe that the…

24 Oct 2024 8 min

Bizskoops - 17 October 2024

On the show today … # South Africa's new license card machines will cost taxpayers billions, and # The Minister of Electricity and Energy is positive that the country's economy can grow in the next 18 to 24 months if the power supply remains steady # The economist Waldo Krugell…

17 Oct 2024 10 min

Bizskoops - 10 October 2024

On the show today … # Various cabinet ministers are discussing reducing the fuel levies to reduce fuel prices, and # South Africans can now pay in cryptocurrencies at thousands of merchants # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about food prices and what or who keeps them high or low…

10 Oct 2024 8 min

Bizskoops - 02 October 2024

On the show today … # A group of business leaders has committed to supporting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic reforms, and # The government plans to intervene to keep electricity prices down # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the second-quarter employment statistics released last week. # In international business…

3 Oct 2024 11 min

Bizskoops - 26 September 2024

On the show today … # The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has set dates for public consultation on Eskom’s request for electricity tariff increases. # South African manufacturers have expressed concern about the country’s relationship with China. # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about last week’s interest rate cut #…

26 Sep 2024 8 min