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Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay, discusses the company's financial results with host Bruce Whitfield. Pick n Pay has reported a full-year's loss and has decided to withhold its dividend. The company moved into the red for the 2024 financial year due to a significant trading loss in its Pick n Pay retail segment, which overshadowed the strong performance of its Boxer division.Kyle Findlay, researcher and co-founder at Murmur, discusses with host Bruce Whitfield how the influence-for-hire trend is distorting public discourse and posing a threat to the foundations of democracy. With election day approaching, a Daily Maverick investigation has revealed that the buying and selling of influence on the social media platform X is becoming a significant trend that warrants scrutiny.Jolandi Becker, Managing Director of Good Night Baby, shares her expertise as a baby sleep specialist with host Bruce Whitfield. Good Night Baby is a consultancy dedicated to assisting parents whose children have sleep difficulties, particularly those who struggle to sleep through the night. Their focus is on providing a holistic approach to improving day naps and overall sleep health for both children and parents.
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To paint a more vivid picture on Google's announcement to build a new, high capacity subsea cable system that connects Africa and Australia is Founder and Editor at Techcentral Duncan McLeod who speaks to Bruce Whitfield.Bruce Whitfield is joined by Estimator at Jacobs Bros Boat Builders ,Taariq Jacobs who takes him on a cruise down memory lane on how him and his brothers started a luxury yacht business and how they have managed to keep afloat all these years.Financial Educator at Just One Lap Simon Brown joins Bruce Whitfield to speak on how Rand Merchant Bank aims to issue wildlife bonds to raise money for the conservation of African wild dogs and lions and how one can be apart of this.
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Cumesh Moodliar, CEO of Investec Bank joins Bruce Whitfield to peruse through the company's annual financial results. The bank, which has operations in Britain and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, reported a 9.1% increase in full-year profit and declared a final dividend of 19 pence per share.Bruce Whitfield is joined by Anne Bernstein, Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise who enlightens him on recent findings of 50% of SA households now benefitting from social grants. The Well-Lit Elephant in the Room: Is Loadshedding Actually Over? Nato Oosthuizen, Partner and Renewable Energy Expert at BDO South Africa, shares his thoughts on the energy crisis and loadshedding with Bruce Whitfield. Despite over a month of uninterrupted electricity in South Africa, some speculate it’s an election ploy. Deon Gouws, Chief Investment Officer at Credo, discusses investor risk with Bruce Whitfield, emphasizing its importance in achieving higher returns. While often misunderstood, risk is essential for potential rewards.
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Mining experts and host Bruce Whitfield discuss BHP’s final 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.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.Jonathon Liebmann, founder of BlackBrick, is The Money Show's Shapeshifter. He talks with host Bruce Whitfield about his career and founding BlackBrick, which has quickly become Africa's fastest-growing apartment hotel brand since 2019. With properties in Sandton and Foreshore, and a new hotel in Bedfordview, BlackBrick plans to expand to Gardens by February 2025 and Umhlanga by December 2025, establishing a strong nationwide presence.
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Jonathan Liebmann, co-founder of BlackBrick, is The Money Show's Shapeshifter. He talks with host Bruce Whitfield about his career and founding BlackBrick, which has quickly become Africa's fastest-growing apartment hotel brand since 2019. With properties in Sandton and Foreshore, and a new hotel in Bedfordview, BlackBrick plans to expand to Gardens by February 2025 and Umhlanga by December 2025, establishing a strong nationwide presence.
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Consumer ninja Wendy Knowler and host Bruce Whitfield delve into mis-selling of life
insurance products. Knowler reveals that non-payment of premiums meant a particular life policy should not have paid out. It was totally mis-sold, something she says Liberty won’t admit, but in response to her taking on the case, they’ve paid an "ex-gratia” of R100 000 to her family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Marcel Nikolaus von Aulock, CEO of Southern Sun Hotel Group, discusses the company's financial results with host Bruce Whitfield. The hotel group has significantly recovered from the impact of Covid-19 on South Africa’s tourism and hospitality industry. On Wednesday, the company reported an 88% surge in earnings and declared its first dividend since listing.
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Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO of Life Healthcare Group, discusses the company's half-year financial results with host Bruce Whitfield. JSE-listed Life Healthcare reported a revenue growth of 7.8%. Headline earnings per share from continuing operations were nearly 30% higher than the corresponding period. The group declared an interim dividend of 19 cents per share, an 11.8% increase from the half-year dividend declared in 2023.
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Ashwin Lakhan, RMB Co-head of Investment Banking, and host Bruce Whitfield discuss the potential winners of the growing trade between South Africa and India. With relations at an all-time high, technology, food, and green infrastructure are expected to benefit the most from this burgeoning partnership.
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Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One and Bruce Whitfield analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets.
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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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