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

63 Episodes

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Bizskoops - 03 April 2025

On the show today … # A unit of Absa plans to open a representative office in Dubai next year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about policy and economic uncertainty # In international business news… The Conservative USA TV network Newsmax has seen an extraordinary stock market surge #…

3 Apr 9 min

Bizskoops - 27 March 2025

On the show today … # The South African economy added another 12-thousand jobs in the fourth quarter of 2024 # Experts question the constitutionality of a VAT increase # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the inflation rate, the interest rate and exchange rate # In international business news…

27 Mar 9 min

Bizskoops - 20 March 2025

On the show today … # We hear from Chris Hattingh of the Center for Risk Analysis about Volkswagen Group Africa that says it becomes more and more difficult to do business in South Africa # February's inflation remains unchanged from January # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about how…

20 Mar 10 min

Bizskoops - 13 March 2025

We have a very special show for you today. # First up, we take a look at the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. # Economist, Professor Waldo Krugell, will also give us his feedback on the delayed speech. # After that we’ll dive into the second Cape Winelands…

13 Mar 17 min

Bizskoops - 06 March 2025

On the show today … # The National Health Insurance court case is underway # We talk to Chris Hatting of the Centre of Risk Analysis about the South African G20 presidency # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of president Donald Trump trade tariffs on our local…

6 Mar 9 min

Bizskoops - 27 February 2025

On the show today … # It is business as usual at the G20 finance meetings this week # The annual Consumer Price Index for January is up from December # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank's proposals for the new budget…

27 Feb 11 min

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 February 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