Episodes

  • Bizskoops - 26 February 2026

    Bizskoops - 26 February 2026
    Feb 26 2026
    On this week’s Bizskoops, we unpack Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. South Africa is at a fiscal turning point post-State Capture, with debt stabilisation, infrastructure push, and efficiency gains showing results.

    Economist Professor Waldo Krugell shares his take on Minister Godongwana’s budget.

    Thomas Pinter, Chief Commercial Officer at Damisa, tells us more about blockchain's game-changing potential.

    Finally, Kevin Wurfell, CEO & co-founder of Emiko Holdings, shares his story about founding Emiko Holdings in the Central African mining/construction sector, challenges, and growth via key partnerships.
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    11 mins
  • Bizskoops - 19 February 2026

    Bizskoops - 19 February 2026
    Feb 19 2026
    On this week’s Bizskoops, we break down last week’s State of the Nation Address with insights from Chris Hattingh, the Executive Director at the Centre for Risk Analysis.

    January’s Consumer Price Index dipped to 3.5% annually (from 3.6%), with housing, food, and financial services as key drivers. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell unpacks the interest costs of public debt.

    On investments: Thomas Pinter, Chief Commercial Officer at Damisa, tackles cross-border payment challenges like speed, costs, and transparency.

    Finally, Jolene van Rensburg, Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager Africa & Europe at Mineral Technologies, discusses leveraging events for partnerships, market trends, complex ores, and tailings reclamation.
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    8 mins
  • Bizskoops - 12 February 2026

    Bizskoops - 12 February 2026
    Feb 12 2026
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    On this week’s Bizskoops, we dive into alarming economic trends: new data reveals South Africa’s income per person is now lower than nearly two decades ago, driven by weak growth, electricity shortages, and labour challenges.

    Chris Hattingh, Executive Director at the Centre for Risk Analysis, shares his insights on why corporates are struggling to justify a business case for South Africa.

    Economist Professor Waldo Krugell unpacks the recent sharp decline in Bitcoin’s price and whether it’s time to invest.

    On investments, Thomas 🦄 Pinter, Chief Commercial Officer at Damisa, explains how stablecoins and programmable wallets simplify secure global B2B transactions over traditional banking.

    Finally, Jolene van Rensburg, Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager Africa and Europe at Mineral Technologies, shares on building strategic partnerships in mining, pioneering solutions, and their "waste less by recovering more" philosophy for sustainability
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    9 mins
  • Bizskoops - 5 February 2026

    Bizskoops - 5 February 2026
    Feb 5 2026
    On this week’s Bizskoops, economist Professor Waldo Krugell joins us to explain what last week’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to keep the repo rate unchanged really means for households, businesses, and the broader growth outlook.

    At the same time, we look at rising tensions between farmer organisations and the minister of agriculture over foot and mouth disease management, with Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis sharing his views on the risks for exports, jobs, and confidence in the sector.

    On the investment front, we explore the rapidly evolving global B2B payments landscape with Thomas Pinter, Chief Commercial Officer at Damisa, and what sets their cross-border payments offering apart in a crowded market.

    Finally, we return to the realities of financial distress with Dr. Phillip van Rensburg, Tax Rescue Specialist at ProGroup Tax Rescue SA, who unpacks debt solution strategies and tax debt management, the benefits of a multidisciplinary professional partner network, and the major tax regulation trends South African businesses need to watch this year.
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    10 mins
  • Bizskoops - 29 January 2026

    Bizskoops - 29 January 2026
    Jan 29 2026
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    Economist Professor Waldo Krugell joins us to interpret late‑2025 economic indicators and what they reveal about an economy that is showing slow, but measurable, improvement while still weighing on regional performance.

    Executive Director of the Centre for Risk Analysis, Chris Hattingh, offers further perspective on what the latest growth revisions suggest about South Africa’s current position and outlook.

    On the investment front, we explore the trends likely to dominate sustainability and climate technology in the coming decade with Hirander Misra, Chairperson and CEO of GMEX Group, and how he is positioning his businesses to lead in high‑integrity, climate‑positive finance at scale.

    Finally, we shift focus to households and businesses under financial strain, as we speak to Dr Phillip van Rensburg, Tax Rescue Specialist at ProGroup Tax Rescue SA, about debt‑solution strategies, tax‑debt management and how tailored interventions can help clients navigate complex SARS issues, avoid liquidations and stay compliant in a rapidly changing legislative environment.
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    12 mins
  • Bizskoops - 22 January 2026

    Bizskoops - 22 January 2026
    Jan 22 2026
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    On this week’s Bizskoops, we look at the new race-based employment equity plans required under the amended Employment Equity Act for employers with more than 50 staff, as Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis explains the potential implications for companies and the wider economy.

    Economist Professor Waldo Krugell joins us to reflect on one year of President Donald Trump’s renewed term in the White House and what his controversial economic and financial policies have meant for the US, the global economy and South Africa.

    On the investment front, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Sanlam Investments, looks ahead to next month’s Africa's Green Economy Summit, exploring the emerging trends and technologies likely to define the next wave of green investment opportunities in Africa.

    We hear from Hirander Misra, Chairperson and CEO of GMEX Group, on how traditional financial institutions and decentralised platforms can work together to create scalable, climate-positive investment opportunities across global and African markets.

    Finally, we return to African trade corridors and freight infrastructure with Monray van Rooyen, Head of Business Development for Sub-Saharan Africa at DP World. He unpacks how DP World’s investments in economic zones and freight infrastructure are contributing to job creation and socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.
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    11 mins
  • Bizskoops - 15 January 2026

    Bizskoops - 15 January 2026
    Jan 15 2026
    On this week’s Bizskoops, economist Professor Waldo Krugell explains how global shocks and geopolitical flashpoints, from trade tensions to military interventions, can filter through to South Africa’s growth, inflation, currency, and investment climate. This follows Pretoria’s strong condemnation of the recent US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Chris Hattingh from the Center for Risk Analysis (CRA) tells us more about how this could impact foreign policy, the rules-based order, and South Africa’s positioning in a fragmenting world.

    On the investment front, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Sanlam Investments, joins us ahead of this year’s Africa's Green Economy Summit to unpack how blended finance models and partnerships with DFIs can unlock capital at scale for Africa’s green transition.
    We then continue our conversation with Hirander Misra, Chairperson and CEO of GMEX Group, on the realities of driving sustainable development in the finance sector in emerging markets and what it takes to align fintech innovation with credible impact.

    Finally, we turn to trade corridors and logistics with Monray van Rooyen, Head of Business Development for Sub-Saharan Africa at DP World. He unpacks how DP World is enhancing end-to-end supply chain solutions for exporters and importers in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area, tackling challenges such as long distances, complex borders, and freight bottlenecks, while embedding sustainability and renewable energy across African operations.
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    11 mins
  • Bizskoops - 8 January 2026

    Bizskoops - 8 January 2026
    Jan 8 2026
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    ​On this week’s Bizskoops, we focus on Africa’s green transition with a special focus on the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town, a deal-driven platform connecting global capital with African opportunities in renewable energy, green mobility, water and waste, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, the blue economy and climate tech. Sanlam Investments returns as title sponsor, with Teboho Makhabane highlighting why South Africa’s growth story lies in the blue and green economy and why backing platforms like Africa’s Green Economy Summit is key to catalysing impact.
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    In investment insights, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Sanlam Alternative Investments, unpacks innovative climate finance structures, drawing on Ecuador’s debt-for-climate deal and what similar mechanisms could mean for African markets.

    We then move to the intersection of traditional finance, digital assets and climate-focused fintech with Hirander Misra, Chairperson and CEO of GMEX Group, as he explains how ZERO13’s TechSprint award-winning blockchain innovation aims to scale sustainability efforts globally.

    Finally, we explore the future of digital talent and energy with Stacey-Lee Bolon, founder of STiiNT, recorded at the 2025 International Commodity Summit in Cape Town. She shares how digital talent marketplaces are reshaping workforce agility in fast-evolving sectors like energy and law and offers practical advice for leaders driving digital transformation in traditional industries.
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    10 mins