Catch the latest skoop on this week’s Bizskoops! ​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. ​ 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.

On this week’s Bizskoops, we unpack shifting public sentiment on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, as a recent South African Reconciliation Barometer survey shows that most South Africans oppose the ANC’s current BEE policies, with Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis sharing his perspective. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell returns to discuss South Africa’s online gambling problem and whether prohibitions can really change consumer behaviour. On the investment front, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Sanlam Investments, looks ahead to next year’s Africa’s Green Economy Summit, following an edition that showcased an investment pipeline of around seven billion US dollars in green projects across the continent. We then focus on precious metals with Kirill Kirilenko, Precious Metals Analyst at CRU, who unpacks the key data points and strategic insights that industry stakeholders should watch as they plan for 2026 and beyond. Finally, we’re joined by Cherrylee Samson, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Hibarri, fresh from the 2025 International Commodity Summit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, to explore how Hibarri’s platform is reshaping global commodity trading, the partnerships that matter most, and the company’s growth from humble beginnings to hubs in Cape Town, Sandton, Delaware and Dubai.

On this week’s Bizskoops, we dive into pressing economic issues and emerging trends shaping South Africa and the world. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the ongoing challenges of online gambling and its broader impacts. On the investment front, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head at Sanlam Alternative Investments, shares strategic priorities driving the green economy ahead of next year’s Green Economy Summit. We also hear from Kirill Kirilenko, Precious Metals Analyst at CRU, on how gold and other precious metals are innovating technology sectors. Finally, Cherrylee Samson, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Hibarri, reveals how their pioneering solutions are transforming global commodity trading. We caught up with her at the 2025 International Commodity Summit held in Cape Town. Catch all these expert insights and more on Bizskoops.

Are you ready for the latest skoop on this week's Bizskoops? On this week's Bizskoops, we explored key economic trends shaping Africa and South Africa’s unique position. We began with insights from Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis, who shared his views on why South Africa’s growth outlook remains subdued compared to its African peers, despite its strong potential. Economist Waldo Krugell then unpacked inflation and interest rate prospects impacting the economy. 2025 was notable for precious metals, marked by growth and volatility. Kirill Kirilenko, Precious Metals Analyst at CRU Group, forecasted the major trends and disruptions expected in the next 12 to 24 months. We also featured Bongani Malaba, co-founder of Jenzy, who spoke about fintech innovation at the 2025 International Commodity Summit, focusing on how Jenzy is fostering trust and economic growth in Africa’s cross-border trade. Catch these expert conversations and more on Bizskoops.

On the show today … # South Africa may soon introduce new tax on online gambling # Government is moving ahead with a new Butterfly Strategy to diversify trade The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of Black Friday # In international business news… Canada’s Prime Minister is in no hurry to resume stalled trade talks with the United States # In investment-news… We take a look at global economic shifts and geopolitics driving the volatility of precious metals And, we are joined by the co-founder of the company Jenzy, Bongani Malaba. Bongani spoke during an interview at the 2025 International Commodity Summit, which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre last week.

On the show today … # South Africa’s credit ratings saw a significant positive development last week # Inflation is up zero-point-one percent month-on-month # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about good news in terms of the country's economy this past week # In international business news… Judge rules Meta did not break antitrust laws when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp # In investment-news… Pick n Pay’s founding family has sold about 64-million shares And, we are joined by the Head of Commodities at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) about the JSE’s commodities market support to agricultural producers and exporters in South Africa.

On the show today … # We focus on this afternoon’s medium term budget statement # Statistics South Africa reported an improvement in the country’s unemployment rate The economist Waldo Krugell talks about this afternoon’s budget # In international business news… Asian equities saw significant foreign outflows in the first week of this month # In investment-news… AngloGold reported bumper earnings And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the government of national unity and the country’s manufacturing sector that continues to struggle.

On the show today … # South Africa could receive a credit rating upgrade from S&P # The Chinese automaker Changan has officially entered the South African market # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about why it is such good news that South Africa was removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list # In international business news… Asian stocks plunged this morning # In investment-news… Cell C heads for the JSE Main Board And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects a survey by Afrobarometer and the risk of biosecurity for the local economy

On the show today … # South Africa will need trillions to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy # The National Department of Health has proposed funding options to establish the National Health Insurance # In international business news… Amazon Web Services will invest at least five billion dollars in South Korea by 2031 And, we focus on the International Commodity Summit 2025 taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 20 November. The International Commodity Summit is one of the top mining, energy and agriculture events in South Africa. It is a first-of-its kind, fully integrated multi-industry event bringing together the entire resource value chain under one roof.

On the show today … # Inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range # The average standard of living in South Africa is projected to fall further # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about spending your money on experiences # In international business news… The USA and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement # In investment-news… The Foschini Group’s share price tumbled more than 18 percent And, we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond Irabor. Agrofi is part of the the Ayemere Group of Farm Industries and one of the sponsors of the International Commodity Summit 2025.

On the show today … # Moody’s Ratings expects South Africa’s economy to grow # The declining US dollar is currently benefitting the South African Rand The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the current Gold bull run # In international business news… China wants to boost high-tech manufacturing # In investment-news… Investors are urged to take greater risks by backing small and mid-cap companies And, we are joined by we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond Irabor. Agrofi is part of the the Ayemere Group of Farm Industries and one of the sponsors of the International Commodity Summit 2025.

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed the establishment of an Economic War Room in the Presidency # Policy uncertainty in South Africa has reached a record high # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about economic indicators and the so-called Second China Shock # In international business news… The price of gold hit a record high # In investment-news… Bidcorp remains a strong, reliable investment on the JSE And, we are joined by the founder and CEO of Just Green Strategies, Aradhna Pandarum. She will participate in the International Commodity Summit 2025 - one of the top mining, energy and agriculture events in South Africa taking place from 17 to 20 November.

On the show today … # The South African Revenue Service is falling short of its goal to collect extra revenue this year # South Africa’s negative consumer confidence is a concern # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the recent consumer confidence figures # In international business news… The US federal government has shut down # We talk about Africa's mineral wealth And, we’ll check in with the editor-in-chief of MyFairLady, Suzy Brokensha. To tell us more about the 2025 Santam Women of the Future Awards and Finalists

On the show today … # The Annual consumer price inflation falls slightly in August # The South Africa’s car sector faces growing challenges The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the GDP figures that were release last week # In international business news… Microsoft is set to invest in the United Kingdom’s Artificial Intelligence sector # In investment-news… Shares in the food producer Libstar jumped yesterday after talks of a possible takeover bid And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among others the risks to the South African economy if the ANC expands the South African Reserve Bank’s mandate to include employment and growth

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for the incoming state-owned Postbank # South Africa’ GDP surprised on the upside # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of sport # In international business news… A federal judge has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor # In investment-news… Remgro expects a significant rise in full-year headline earnings per share And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about the declining confidence in the government of national unity and the economic impact of AMSA's decision to close its plant in New Castle.

On the show today … # There are still roadblocks preventing the rand from reaching its fair value # Factory activity in South Africa slipped back into contraction in August # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the affordability of government debt # In international business news… There are signs of stronger economic ties between Russia, China and India # In investment-news… A multi-asset broker launched a campaign in South Africa aimed at supporting local traders And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk among other aspects about why investor optimism in South Africa faded since the formation of the Government of National Unity

On the show today … # South Africa remains Africa’s largest wealth market # South Africa’s rail sector is entering a new era # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the current state of the US economy # In international business news… Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on India have now taken effect # In investment-news… Acsa reported a record net profit And, we talk to a leadership coach and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really lead their businesses

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index for July is up to three-point-five percent # Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis talks about the country’s unemployment crisis # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the export support package in reaction to the 30 percent USA trade tariffs # In international business news… we take a closer look at the USA economy # In investment-news… Harmony Gold has secured regulatory approval to acquire MAC Copper And, we talk to a leadership coach and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really lead their businesses

On the show today … # South Africa’s trade department has proposed new regulations to help exporters cope with the 30 percent US tariffs # South Africa is facing a wave of international companies downsizing or exiting the country # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about various indicators and the national dialogue # In international business news… UK companies gain access to India’s government procurement market # In investment-news… Precious metals are one of the safest investment bets this year And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk more about the US tariffs on South-African exports.

On the show today … # Markets are jittery over rift between the Reserve Bank and minister Godongwana on Inflation Target # The JSE is considering introducing 24-hour trading The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the need for policy coordination # In international business news… Critics warn about the impact of a 100 percent tariff on import of Russian oil # In investment-news… Pick n Pay is moving ahead with planned store closures and conversions And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects a survey showing that small and medium enterprises are experiencing high levels of stress