http://www.Capetalk.co.za 567 Capetalk - The Podcasts en-us 2008 18 May 2012 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Bruce talked to Outa Chairman Wayne Duvenhage about the government’s plan to appeal the interdict. Personal Finance guru Warren Ingram talked about investment clubs. 18 May 2012 Commissioner Mamodupi Mohlala-Mulaudzi gives five reasons why she has been successful. Bruce talked to Richard Chennells, the Entrepreneur and Brewer behind the Zulu Blonde brand. 16 May 2012 Bruce got two different views on how water should be prices. Dr. Adrian Tiplady talked about the Square Kilometre Array. 15 May 2012 Bruce explored the issues at the NCC. He also talks to Prof. Peter Surtees about tax on the middle class in SA. 14 May 2012 Bruce talked to Ernst Janovsky, agri-econimost, about a new threatening food fly. Find out why Facebook made his list of blunders. 11 May 2012 Bruce talked to Sanlam about their deal with Satrix. Mark Lamberti was in studio to talk about the listing of Transactional Capital. 10 May 2012 Bruce talked to Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa about the removal of Richard Mdluli from his intelligence post. Prof. Mervyn King shares his views on Corporate Governance. 09 May 2012 Michael Spicer, Business Leadership SA, says he can sympathise with Nazeer Ali. Maverick’s Andrew Ross talks about Events Management. 08 May 2012 Bruce chatted to different experts about Europe. He also got an insight from Michael Goldman, from Gibs, about hockey sponsorships after the SA men’s team qualified for the Olympic Games. 07 May 2012 An economist and investor react on the downgrade of Sanral bonds. And listen to a very Brutal BizQuiz. 04 May 2012 Bruce talked to Bheki Sibiya, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Mines, about an important legotla coming up. He also talked to Stefan Hundt, Sanlam Private Investments, about why Edvard Munch’s masterpiece sold for a world record price. 03 May 2012 Bruce chatted to Virgin Galactic about their space travel plans. Didata Chairman and Founder Jeremy Ord is this week’s Shapeshifter. 02 May 2012 Leigh Bennie, standing in for Bruce, chats to Prof. Albert Wocke about the important milestones of labour in SA. We get advice on the best Money Apps available for your tablet. 01 May 2012 Financial Education Consultant Iona Minton talked about common financial scams. Dr. Miriam Altman, Commissioner at the NPC, talked about the plan for SA. 30 April 2012 Bruce talked to Economist Goolam Ballim about the economic impact if tolls do not go ahead. Pavlo Phitidis talked about the concept of crowdsourcing. 26 April 2012 Callers complained about Absa hiking credit limits, but Absa responded saying they are not doing anything illegally. Businessman Hugh Glenister talked about his fight against corruption. 25 April 2012 Bruce looked at the Santam and Nando’s ad spat and found out who really won. He also chatted to Pick n Pay about its deal with BP. 24 April 2012 Andrew Donaldson, Treasury's deputy director general, talked about why Treasury has joined the e-toll court action. Sara Britten, Author and Columnists, sketched a picture from the auction of Khulubuse Zuma’s asstes. 23 April 2012 Dr. Daniel Matjila, CIO of the PIC, talked about the investment in Ecobank. Paul Theron had a go at Joe Stiglitz in his blunders for the week. 20 April 2012 Minister Sibusiso Ndebele talked about the Metrorail fleet renewal programme. Optimal Energy CEO Kobus Meiring explained why the Joule project has been mothballed. 19 April 2012 Pick n Pay Gareth Ackerman talked about the success of their loyalty card. Justin Spratt shared his insights on entrepreneurship. 19 April 2012 Bruce talked to Prof. John Kasaeda, who coined the prase Aerotropolis. Guy Leitch explained how the private jet industry works. 17 April 2012 Bruce talked to the Reserve Bank about the underweight coins. He also talked to Piet du Toit who sold a buffalo cow for R20 million. 16 April 2012 Stephen Grootes shares his views on the Reuel Khoza spat with government. Rael Levitt makes it onto Paul Theron’s list of Business Blunders. 13 April 2012 The Consumer Commissioner talked about what they are planning around the e-toll terms and conditions. Pavlo on the three symptoms entrepreneurs show when their businesses are not growing. 12 April 2012 Mike Wills talked to Prof. Raymond Parsons from Busa about what business can learn from the sinking of the Titanic. He also talked to Andrew Smith, Founder of Yuppiechef, in the Shapeshifter feature. 11 April 2012 Busa CEO Nomaxabiso Majokweni responded to cabinet’s slamming or Reuel Khoza’s comments on SA’s leadership. Robyn Astl talked about how her online organic business works. 10 April 2012 Bruce talked to political analyst Daniel Silke about the public spat between Reuel Khoza and the ANC. African language specialist Dr. Tessa Dowling about mining companies phasing out Fanagalo. 05 April 2012 Commissioner Astrid Ludin talked about system problems at Cipc. Mohamed Kajee talked about what FoodBank SA is doing for food security. 04 April 2012 Bruce talked to Muzi Mkhize from the Department of Energy about the rise in the price of petrol. He also chatted to Richard Mulholland, Founder of Missing Link. 04 April 2012 The DA’s David Maynier talked about why they have asked the Human Rights Commission to investigate MTN. Bruce talked to Ann Bernstein about her book ‘The Case for Business in Developing Economies’. 03 April 2012 Economist Chris Hart talked about the effects of the rising petrol price. Paul Theron gave his list of this week’s Business Blunders with MTN’s Iran case included. 30 March 2012 Economist Kevin Lings talked about the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep rates unchanged. Pavlo talked about how to legitimise your business. 29 March 2012 Dr Martyn Davies gave his insights on the existence of BRICS for a year. Our Shapeshifter is David Burstein, Co-Founder of The Dating Lab. 28 March 2012 Solidarity’s Dirk Hermann talked about their new campaign and Andre Diederichs gave his insights into family businesses. 27 March 2012 Bloomberg Reporter Jeremy Hodges talked about SA trader Kai Herbert losing the case and Mijou Beller talked about changing the company’s name to And Banana. 26 March 2012 Paul Pauwen from Outa talked about why they have taken drastic steps against the toll roads. Adrian Lackay gave an update on the VAT return processes at Sars. 24 March 2012 Standard Bank announces some changes to its fee structures and Entrepreneur Simon Mantell talks about the environment for small businesses. 22 March 2012 Bruce talked to two experts about the value of stamp collections. The Shapeshifter was Mark Allewell, CEO of Tourism Radio. 21 March 2012 Bruce talked to FNB CEO Michael Jordaan about a breakdown in their system. He had a look into mining safety and The Science of Billboards. 20 March 2012 Bruce talked to CEO Elias Masilela about the PIC’s investment goals as well as analyst Tara O’Connor about business in Zimbabwe. 19 March 2012 Bruce talked to Lawyer Stephen Logan about unsecured lending. Razia Khan shared her views on the Reserve Bank’s comments on inflation. 16 March 2012 CNN’s Robyn Curnow talked about her access to the Marange Diamond Fields. Pavlo Phitidis gave an insight into your company’s identity. 15 March 2012 David Brown, CEO of Impala Platinum, talked about the latest deal in Zimbabwe. Bruce talked about restraint of trade agreements. And Mark Cutifani, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, was the Shapeshifter. 14 March 2012 Bruce chatted to Rodney James about why he is leaving the airline industry. New CEO Blacky Komani talked about the health of the company. ENS’s Steven Powell talked about the forensic accounting industry. 13 March 2012 Bruce looked at the employment that small business create, talked to Sasol CEO David Constable about fracking and investigated the tourism industry in SA. 12 March 2012 Bruce talked to Eskom CEO Brian Dames about the new lower tariff increases. Paul Theron talks Walmart in his blunders for the week. 09 March 2012 Bruce invited our listeners to improve on ‘South Africa: Inspiring new ways’. Pavlo Phitidis gave an insight into how to get capital to start a business. 08 March 2012 Bruce chatted about the Cosatu strike and MTN’s results. Shareholder activist Theo Botha is the Shapeshifter. 07 March 2012 Bruce chatted to different bodies representing business about the Cosatu strike. He also looked into The Science of Infomercials. 06 March 2012 Bruce chatted to Analyst Martyn Davies about China’s revised growth targets. He also had a look at labour regulation in Gauteng with Darron Swersky from Picardi Rebel. 05 March 2012 Bruce chatted to Michael Prinsloo from Alexander Forbes about the retirement age. Also, Nicola Kleyn from Gibs on banks competing in the media space. 02 March 2012 Bruce talked about Pravin Gorhan’s comments about the ratings agencies. Pavlo Phitidis on breaking free from your nine to five job. 01 March 2012 Bruce looked at the issue of the City of Joburg charging for credit card payments for over R5000. Bruce chatted to Nedbank CEO Mike Brown and Murray & Roberts CEO Henry Laas about results. David Brown from Impala Platinum spoke about why it’s still worth investing in Zimbabwe despite the threat of indigenisation. 29 February 2012 MKB who is taking legal action against Auction Alliance calls foul on Investec. Bruce chatted to Santam CEO Ian Kirk and FirstRand CEO Sizwe Nxasana about results. The Compensation Commissioner came on to talk about the problems with workmen’s compensation. And Chris Vick about reputation management. 28 February 2012 Rael Levitt has been asked to step down pending the outcome of investigations, Bruce chats to Investec about being linked to the kickback scandal. He also looks at Bidvest and Sun International results. And he looks at the problems with workmen’s compensation. 27 February 2012 While the Impala Platinum strike in Rustenburg remains volatile, its indigenisation plan in Zimbabwe has been rejected. And Top TV talks about the uphill it faces in the pay-TV market. 24 February 2012 Velvet Sky still grounded following commercial woes, Standard Bank takes FNB to the ASA over misleading advertising and Bruce looked at what the budget meant for small business 23 February 2012 Bruce looked at the Budget and how it affects you with Kevin Lings, Ernie Lai King and Maya Fischer-French. He also chatted to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. In the Shapeshifters Feature Bruce looked at identifying shapeshifters. 22 February 2012 Bruce chatted to various experts about their budget wish lists and looked at the maintenance backlog in the electricity distribution network. He also discussed the Science of a City and what makes them work. 21 February 2012 Auction Alliance has come under fire following allegations of a kick-back scandal and Bruce has a look at the sustainability and effectiveness of social grants. 20 February 2012 Bruce chatted to Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll about the global mining environment, nationalisation and the Glencore/Xstrata Merger. 17 February 2012 Bruce looked at the situation in Rustenburg as the Implats strike turns violent. He chatted to Impala Platinum CEO David Brown about the situation. Warren looked at where you should invest your money and Pavlo chatted about how small businesses should manage their prices in an inflationary environment. 16 February 2012 Bruce looked at the factors that influence food prices. He chatted to AngloGold CEO Mark Cutifani and City Lodge CEO Clifford Ross about results. He got the latest on the premium market beer wars as SABMiller regains market share. And he got the story behind Soul City with Founder Garth Japhet. 15 February 2012 Alayne gave us an insight on what it's what like working with the Microsoft mastermind and she also chatted about the type of dialogue SA needs. 14 February 2012 Bruce chats about the Telkom facing a R3.5bn fine. He looked at Comairs results, chatted to a lady who used to work for Bill Gates and looked at the Science of plain language. 14 February 2012 Bruce talked about the evolution of banking notes. He also took a couple of different views on labour broking. 13 February 2012 Bruce chatted to Absa CEO Maria Ramos about the company’s results and he chatted to the Global President and CEO of Nokia about mapping the way forward in the face of stiff competition. 10 February 2012 Pick ‘n Pay gets stick from consumers and suppliers about service and management. Bruce also chatted about the nationalisation debate being put to bed. And he talks to mining entrepreneur Bernard Swanepoel. 08 February 2012 Bruce chatted to Fairfax’s John Meyer about the Glencore/Xstrata merger. He looked at the improved jobs numbers and ArcelorMittal results. He spoke to ACSA’s Bongani Maseko about the Brazilian contract and looked at the Science of the National Lotto. 08 February 2012 Bruce chatted to Minister Trevor Manual about nationalisation. Virgin Active SA’s MD Ross Faragher–Thomas says he will personally deal with racist incident and Woolies CEO Ian Moir chats about business ethics. 06 February 2012 MTN has found itself in a storm as Turkcell accuses it of being involved in the Iranian arms deal and Old Mutual to pay out a special dividend to its investors. 03 February 2012 Bruce looked at Glencore in talks to buy Xstrata, new car sales being boosted by car rentals companies and Facebook going public. 02 February 2012 The ASA has ruled in favour of Frankies against Woolworths for copying the Frankies vintage range. And Absa Deputy CEO will leave the organisation next year but will continue as a non-executive. 01 February 2012 Bruce takes a look at what the mortality rate means for the economy. He looks at the concept of state capitalism and goes behind the scenes of the SA movie industry and the making of the movie Material. 31 January 2012 Eskom has warned South Africans to cut down on electricity consumption. Bruce remembers John Farquhar and he looks at the relevance of provinces. 30 January 2012 Bruce chats to Professor Mervyn King about the corporate governance issues that have come under scrutiny in the CSA hearings. 27 January 2012 Bruce chatted about the launch of Corruption watch and 22seven, a budget calculation tool website. He also looked at how red tape hinders small business. 26 January 2012 Bruce chats to CNN’s Richard Quest about Davos. He looked at Discovery’s Alliance Benefit cut and the Post Office Blues. 25 January 2012 Martyn Davies chatted to Bruce about the focus of Davos this year and MultiChoice CEO Imtiaz Patel took us through the SuperSport Operations. 24 January 2012 The SA Institute of Race Relations says just over 600 000 jobs were created in the last decade. Bruce looks at the future of RIM and he chats to author of Inside Apple, Adam Lashinsky. He also explores the future of capitalism. 23 January 2012 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says Limpopo’s financial mismanagement shows that they do not care about the provinces people. 20 January 2012 Mobile Telecommunications veteran Alan Knott-Craig has been appointed Cell C CEO. The Reserve Bank keeps the interest rate at 5.5%, prime lending stays at 9%. Ford withdraws its FNB-like Steve ad. In the small business feature Bruce looked at Google’s new initiative and also at starting businesses in a recession. 19 January 2012 Bruce looked at the impact of inflation, Ford mimicking FNB’s Steve campaign and the JSE’s record-breaking spell. Bruce also chats to Kauai Founded John Berry. 18 January 2012 Bruce looks at whether Gauteng’s e-tolling delay will affect pension funds. Pick ‘n Pay beefs up executive team. Applications for Lotto funding has doubled. The PIC comes to Afrisam’s rescue and Bruce looks at the business of dentistry. 17 January 2012 Bruce looks at how infrastructure projects are funded, bank safety, Poor Economics and how credit ratings are done. 16 January 2012 Ratings agency Fitch has changed South Africa’s outlook to Negative. SARS has identified more than 9 300 net worth individuals who are responsible for a R50bn tax revenue shortfall and Paul’s business blunders of the week. 13 January 2012 Bruce looked at the value of weather. Absa takes on Nedbank over the Pinnacle saga and Pavlo tells us about the small business culture in India. 12 January 2012 Bruce looked at whether Rhino horn trade should be made legal. Canderel, Panado and batteries are among the items most stolen during shoplifting. The future of Kodak SA. Five reasons you should care about the Rand and the Hope Factory. 11 January 2012 Bruce looked at whether SA is one of the world’s worst places in the world economically according to the Economist’s Misery Index. He also chatted about a surge in credit demand, the consumer electronics show and free range chicken farming. 10 January 2012 Kuseni Dlamini will be replaced by Ralph Mupita as the Old Mutual Emerging Markets Head, Eskom warns of possible blackouts as power supply is squeezed, a look at the housing market and teaching your children to save. 09 January 2012 The raft of positive economic data and Barack Obama’s presidential aspirations. Also, the Brutal BizQuiz. 09 January 2012 Bruce talked about how to get your business ready for 2012. Also, how the rich give back. 06 January 2012 The National Matric pass rate for 2011 is up to 70.2%. Bruce also looks at five reasons you should budget now for 2012, and he chats to Tom Boardman on life after Nedbank. 05 January 2012 Bruce took a look at education as a commodity and also The Science of the Modeling Industry. 04 January 2012 In the last Money Show of the year Leigh Bennie took a look at the liquor industry. 03 January 2012 Leigh Bennie looked at the biggest technology trends of 2011 as well as practical advice for your budget in the new year. 30 December 2011 Leigh Bennie talked about job prospects for next year. Nicola Leitch is the Shapeshifter with her fashion business African Queen. 29 December 2011 Leigh Bennie presented and talked about all things related to your money and getting married. 28 December 2011 Paul looks at the biggest business blunders of the year and Bruce chats to Misha Glenny about his latest book, DarkMarket. 23 December 2011 Bruce gets a legal perspective on the Frankies/Woolies battle. He looks at the role of financial advisors, chats about collectible toys and looks at small business issues. 22 December 2011 Woolworths states its case in the Frankies saga. Bruce chats about investing in Antiques and Arthur Gillis talks Protea Hotels in our ShapeShifters feature. 21 December 2011 Bruce gets an independent view from brand expert Jeremy Sampson on the Frankies vs Woolies issue. He talks about investing in art and takes a deeper look at the SA film industry. 20 December 2011 Bruce talks to Frankies who says Woolworths has stolen its soft drinks idea. Ian Kirk chatted about the country’s skills shortage. Bruce also looked at wine as a passion investment and what you need to know about the Promotion of Information Act deadline. 19 December 2011 Bruce looked at how holidays can go wrong and whether timeshare is still fashionable. 19 December 2011 ICT has lost its court battle with Kumba over a 21.4% stake in Sishen. Bruce chats to FNB CEO Michael Jordaan and Minister Rob Davies . He also looks at growing children into entrepreneurs. 15 December 2011 Bruce chats to Jeff Gable about the economy and Vodacom about 2012. He brings you the details on a Pretoria plane crash, looks at the impact of another public holiday and the most memorable moments of 2011. And gets the story behind Investec Asset Management. 14 December 2011 Bruce looked at the Process of Information Act deadline looming. He chatted to Zwelinzima Vavi and Sir Richard Branson, got the latest from Africa and explored the business of Stokvels. 13 December 2011 Bruce chatted to RMB Holdings about founders, GT Ferreira, Paul Harris and Laurie Dippenaar selling their stakes. We get predictions for 2012 from two economists. Ian Mann looks at 2012’s best business books and Bruce talks retirement. 12 December 2011 Clem Sunter gave us his thoughts on Europe and what’s in store for 2012. And Europe, the focus in Paul’s business blunders. 09 December 2011 Bruce looked at an array of economic data out today, government mulls the delaying of next year’s power price hike. He chatted about the Amazings, a UK retirement initiative. Warren Ingram looked at guaranteed funds. And we had the regular Small Business focus. 08 December 2011 Bruce looked at the release of the Donen Commission Report, a rise in credit card fraud, an entrepreneur incubatpr based on a ship at sea, 5 reasons we should care about GDP and the operations of the BizSchool 07 December 2011 Bruce looked at what execs should know about disclosing bonuses folllowing CSA CEO’s Geral Majola’s testimony, the impact of a possible Eurozone downgrade, what’s been achieved at COP 17 and how to make money from production music. 06 December 2011 Bruce talked to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan about plans to bail out certain provincial departments. CIPC gave a update on its service issues. 05 December 2011 Cheque limits have now decreased from R5m to R500 000. And Paul reflects on the biggest blunders of the week which included Durex SA’s offensive tweets which angered the feminists 02 December 2011 Gidon Novick steps down as Joint CEO of kulula.com and Comair. Bruce looks at the future of the golfing industry. And looks at issues affecting you in the personal finance and small business features. 01 December 2011 Bruce covered the tax collection numbers with SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula and looked at the growing trade relationship between Brazil and Africa. He also chatted about the challenges facing online shopping in South Africa and looked at 5 reasons we should care about ratings agencies. And social entrepreneur Taddy Blecher who focuses on education, shared his story. 30 November 2011 Bruce talks about Willem Heath replacing Willie Hofmeyr as the head of the Special Investigating Unit. He looks at Naspers results and fees on foreign currency transactions. He gets the latest from Africa and talks about the how the McDonalds business operates. 29 November 2011 Bruce talked about COP 17, Pioneer after the bread price-fixing scandal. He also looked at how a clampdown in prostitution is affecting modeling permits. Henley Business School Dean John Board chatted about the state of the globe. Bidvest CEO Brian Joffe is launching a new book called ‘Focused’. And Bruce looked at the cost of going off the grid. 28 November 2011 Makers of Durex condoms Reckitt Benckiser has blamed its PR company for an offensive tweet, Sumitra talks about the value of petrol attendants and we get the weekly dose of Paul's Blunders of the week. 25 November 2011 Bruce looked at South Africans paying bribes to government officials for services, the impact of the credit crisis on charity organisations, the Reserve Bank phasing out the 5c coin, multi-manager funds and starting a business in a garage. 24 November 2011 Bruce chatted to RMB’s Etienne Le Roux about Business Confidence, Tiger Brands CEO Peter Matlare and Eskom CEO Brian Dames on results. He also explored 5 reasons you should care about the Bond market and looked at Neighbourgoods. 23 November 2011 Bruce looks at the effect of the Secrecy Bill on business, Adcock results, the value of the Stokvel industry, Curro Holding buying Woodhill College and how Loyalty schemes work. 22 November 2011 Bruce spoke to Gareth Ackerman about the Protection of Information Bill. Jacques Schindehutte spoke about Telkom’s results. Rael Levitt spoke about the auction of Quoin Rock. Ian Mann reviewed a book called Presentations in Action by Jerry Weissman. And Lyal White and David Shapiro discussed lessons SA can take from Brazil. 21 November 2011 Public Service and Administration Minister Roy Padayachie says public servants will not be banned from doing business with government or having other business interests. And Bruce looks at the value of the 94.7 Cycle Challenge as thousands of cyclists take to the streets on Sunday 18 November 2011 Bruce delves into the results of Investec and SABMiller and in the Small Business Focus, Pavlo looked at how to turn your passion into a business and still stay passionate. 18 November 2011 The campaign challenges South African motorists to help create a culture of safe, friendly road use in the country in the only way that works in the long run: by changing our own attitudes. 18 November 2011 Bruce delves into the results of Investec and SABMiller and in the Small Business Focus, Pavlo looked at how to turn your passion into a business and still stay passionate. 17 November 2011 Dr Adrian Saville took us through how the European economic crisis affects us and Carbon d’Afreeque tells us how they turn advertising boards into funky products. 16 November 2011 The Medicines Control Council has banned Synap Forte and the National Development plan recommends a relaxing of labour laws and more power to brokers. 15 November 2011 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says conditions for foreign direct investment will improve and Bruce takes a deeper look at the National Development Plan. 14 November 2011 Planning Minister Trevor Manuel has published the national development document and local ratings agency says Moody's acted to quickly on changing SA's outlook rating. 11 November 2011 Bruce takes a look at whether the Malema suspension is positive for investor confidence and Gill Marcus leaves rates changed at 5.5%. 10 November 2011 Rating’s agency Moody’s has change South Africa’s outlook from stable to negative. And Alwyn van der Merwe discusses the perks of investing in wine. 09 November 2011 The JSE has sacked its Head of Derivatives Allan Thomson for irregular trading on his own account. And Bruce takes a closer look at the how the gym industry works with Virgin Active. 08 November 2011 CEO Pieter Uys talks about Vodacom’s financial performance and exchange traded funds are debated. 07 November 2011 Nicky Oppenheimer talks about selling an extra 40% of De Beers. Paul does his blunder list from New York. 04 November 2011 Basil Read will build an airport on the Island of St Helena and Pavlo Phitidis gives advice to SMEs. 03 November 2011 Tony Mostert tells his side of the story and Jenna Clifford explains how she started her jewelry business. 02 November 2011 Bruce has a look into the newest economic developments in Greece as well as the genetically modified seeds industry. 01 November 2011 Are PPI’s long term solutions for service delivery issues and how will beneficiation create opportunities and challenges? 31 October 2011 Another hike in fuel prices hits the economy and the Currie Cup final makes it on to Paul Theron’s business blunders of the week. 28 October 2011 Bruce talks to Andrew Feinstein about the terms of reference for the arms deal enquiry and Wahl Bartmann about the security industry. 27 October 2011 Brian Molefe talked to Bruce about Transnet’s financial results and the Free Market Foundation talks about the nationalization debate. 26 October 2011 Finance minister Pravin Gordhan touches key points in the medium term budget policy. Bruce also gets Foschini’s response to an outcry about offensive T-shirts. 25 October 2011 Bruce talks to a political analyst about Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle. He also finds out how the new Companies Act may affect you. 24 October 2011 The Consumer Commissioner asks Pay-TV channels, Multichoice and Top TV to relook at their customer contracts. And Walmart makes it onto Paul's Blunders list. 21 October 2011 Bruce chats about how homebuyers choose property locations and 2OceansVibe Editor Seth Rotheram talks about blogging for a living. 20 October 2011 Inflation is edging up towards 6% which is the Reserve Banks target limit. It came in at 5.7%. And Bruce speaks to Vinny Lingham, the Founder of Yola.com. 19 October 2011 WipCapital are sending 100 workers to China to learn the tricks of the cement trade. And Bruce talks to Woolworths about its operations in Africa. 18 October 2011 Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula has launched a speciall investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the CSA. And Bruce explores ways of preparing for retirement. 17 October 2011 Telkom in talks with Korean Telkom to sell a 20% stake. And RIM high on blunders list for BlackBerry outage. 14 October 2011 RIM says sorry for three-day outage and Bruce talks executive recruitment. 13 October 2011 The Blackberry Internet Service is still down after three days and SA airlines will now be able to offer an on-board Wi-Fi service. 12 October 2011 No word from Research In Motion as the Blackberry internet problems spread to India and South America. And Bruce gets the latest on the anti-capitalism campaign which started on Wall Street 11 October 2011 Bruce looks at the strength of the Springbok brand following the team's World Cuo exit. And Bruce delves deeper into the counterfeit goods trade. 10 October 2011 Southern Sun Hotels is buying the Grace Hotel in Rosebank after it was closed down earlier this year. And BA to add a thousand extra seats to its SA flights. 07 October 2011 Bruce paid tribute to Steve Jobs by chatting to various people including Sir Richard Branson, who also shared his views on the Dalai Lama. 06 October 2011 Bruce asks how far do you push business ethics to prevent the Dalai Lama from entering the country. And he speaks to Adrian Gore about the journey of Discovery. 05 October 2011 The JSE says 17% of the companies on the JSE are in the hands of black owners. And Nandos talks about the dynamics of doing business on the continent 04 October 2011 China is the world's largest consumer of energy at 20.3%. South Africa consumes 1%. And Bruce takes at deeper look at the NHI. 03 October 2011 The British Government is considering raising the UK's speed limits to boost economic growth. And we play Entrepreneur Gladiator on Small Business Focus. 30 September 2011 Pick 'n Pay opens its first store in Mauritius and NoMu gets listed in Marks & Spencer in the UK. 29 September 2011 New Zealand threatens to pull out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, citing financial woes. And Bruce takes a look at Frankies and how it all started for the premium soft drink company. 28 September 2011 Stuart Jennings spoke about how the currency's volatility affects manufacturing. And the first Boeing 787 dreamliner takes to the skies. 27 September 2011 Bruce gets a double-take on the Eurozone economic crisis and Eskom gets a loan from the African Development Bank for it's renewable energy project. 26 September 2011 The SABC has asked government for R1.6bn to help the public broadcaster when it goes digital and two SA entrepreneurs go head-to-head. 23 September 2011 Governor Gill Marcus has kept the interest rate unchanged at 5.5% and Bruce looks at the motivation behind FNB’s ‘Steve’ ad campaign. 22 September 2011 SABMiller has finally got its hands on Australian brewing giant Fosters and the Rand takes a dive, edging towards R8-to-the-dollar. 21 September 2011 Deputy Minister of Co-Operative Governance Yunus Carrim says government is planning on capping salaries for municipal managers. And Bruce takes a deeper look into RMB’s operations on the continent. 20 September 2011 AngloGold Ashanti is looking at new technology which will enable it to go 5km underground and there’s been a fair amount of relief as the Secrecy Bill is delayed. 19 September 2011 The Rand is in bearish territory trading about R7.40-to-the-dollar as the oil price races towards $120-a-barrel 16 September 2011 Investec CEO Stephen Koseff says a tough economic environment has put pressure on business. And President Jacob Zuma has appointed a Commission of Enquiry into the controversial arms deal. 15 September 2011 Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys has assured users their Blackberry internet services will not be throttled and Bruce gets an insight into the Weigh-Less story. 14 September 2011 Bruce chatted to the CEOs of Aspen, First Rand and Comair about their results. And the PIC tell us more about its plan to invest in the continent. 13 September 2011 The latest Adcorp Index shows a continuing drop in employment and Eurozone worries send jitters around the world. 12 September 2011 Investec has bought British Investment Bank Evolution for £233m and the US features in Paul’s Blunders list. 09 September 2011 Mike looks at the effect of crime on business and he chats to several CEOs about their results. 08 September 2011 Mike looked at the dynamics around pegging currency and Michael Jordaan talks about the changing face of technology in banking. 07 September 2011 Government says SA is far too indebted. Africa expert Simon Freemantle looks at the links between government and diplomacy initiatives in Africa and the success of private sector firms 06 September 2011 Global market volatility continues as the markets go into free fall. And Mike looks at the increasing number of recalls in the car industry. 05 September 2011 Markets were disappointed by the US jobs data that came in flat and Murray & Roberts makes it onto Paul’s Blunders’ list 02 September 2011 Discovery saw a 32% increase in profit and Mike looked at the dynamics around franchising. 01 September 2011 VWSA celebrates 60 years in the country and the Lord Mayor of London shares his South African experiences. 31 August 2011 GDP has come in at 1.3% which is below analysts’ expectations and Mike looks at the how the continent’s limited electricity supply hampers business. 30 August 2011 The Competition Commission has gone to the Constitutional Court to get clarification on its role as a watchdog. And Stephen takes a deeper look at Black mine ownership. 29 August 2011 Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke surprises markets by not announcing another round of quantitative easing. And SABMiller makes it onto Paul’s blunders list. 26 August 2011 PSG shines as an investment over the last 20 years and Bruce takes a deeper look at the bottled water industry. 26 August 2011 The world is awaiting Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech on Friday and the Foschini Group says the jewellery trade has not been negatively impacted by the recent spike in the Gold price. 26 August 2011 Smoke from several veld fires around Joburg spread by wind across the city and Mark Bowman talks SABMiller in Africa. 23 August 2011 ACSA executives walk away with hefty bonuses despite a R200m loss and cable theft is impacting on several businesses including Transnet, Telkom and Eskom. 22 August 2011 Chris Hart talked about the latest round of market turmoil and Pavlo listeners called in on important questions for entrepreneurs. 19 August 2011 BUSA backs Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s suggestion that labour laws need to be relaxed and Herschel Jawitz talks property. 18 August 2011 SABMiller has made a hostile bid for Australian brewing giant Fosters and Bruce asks how much pocket money do you give your children? 17 August 2011 Both Super Group and the JSE reported results yesterday and Nampak CEO Andrew Marshall talks about the company’s operations in Africa. 16 August 2011 It’s been forty years since the Gold Standard was scrapped and Bruce looked at how you save in today’s financially demanding environment. 15 August 2011 City Lodge is looking at its expansion options in Africa and the European short-selling ban makes it onto Paul’s blunders list. 12 August 2011 Government has approved the tariffs for Gauteng’s highways and NHI to be introduced next April. 11 August 2011 Adcorp has predicted that almost half a million jobs will be lost in the next year and a half. And we get a synopsis of the SA economy. 10 August 2011 The global markets recovered slightly from yesterday's mayhem and Bruce chatted to Gil from Gilroy's on how the microbrewing industry works. 09 August 2011 The was no let up in the market free fall following the US downgrade on Friday. 08 August 2011 Global markets have lost $2.5 trillion dollars worth of stocks in the last week and Standard Bank sells a controlling stake of its Argentian interests to ICBC 05 August 2011 Gold reached another record high of $1680 an ounce as investor fears took hold of the markets. And Bruce looked at the business of call centres. 04 August 2011 Global markets slumped as gold hit a record high on news of the US debt deal and South Africa lends a helping hand to Swaziland to the dismay of many. 03 August 2011 Absa reported a surprise 19% rise in earnings. And Bruce took a look at the Nigerian film industry. 02 August 2011 Manufacturing in several countries across the globe including the US, UK and South Africa has slowed down. And US Congress is voting on a deal to raise the country's debt ceiling. 01 August 2011 Anglo American is expecting the 2nd half of 2011 to be better after a bumpy start to the year. And Pavlo looks at the things entrepreneurs should not have in their vocabulary. 29 July 2011 The 2nd phase of the Gautrain between Pretoria and Rosebank, will begin running next Tuesday and Andy Rice gives us an insight into the country’s first 3D animation Jock of the Bushveld. 28 July 2011 The offices of ICT and several government departments were raided over fraud allegations relating to the 21.4% mining rights stake in Sishen Iron Ore and Endeavor talks about how it helps high growth entrepreneurs. 27 July 2011 De Beers has reported a 33% rise in sales, showing a turnaround in the industry and Tiger Brands talks about its African strategy. 26 July 2011 AngloPlatinum is confident about reaching its production target and CIPC says it will take up to 18 months to sort out company registration problems. 25 July 2011 Markets are relieved following a 2nd Greek bailout and Shoprite and Pick’n Pay in a fight over payoff lines in Paul’s Bungles list. 22 July 2011 Governor Gill Marcus has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. The prime lending rate remains at 9%. And DSTV has launched an online video store offering rentals at R25 a movie for 48 hours to subscribers with PVRs. 21 July 2011 Inflation is now at the higher end of government’s 3% - 6% target band and FNB launches the first banking app in SA. 20 July 2011 Nkhensani Nkosi took us through the Stoned Cherrie journey which is now going global. 20 July 2011 The JSE halted trading for just over 30mins because of technical errors and the ANC is mulling over the possibility of a state pharmaceutical company. 19 July 2011 The Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says homeowners who rent out their 2nd and 3rd properties will not be subject to commercial rates. This will only apply to places such as bed and breakfasts and guest houses. And SodaStream is rejuvenating its brand. 18 July 2011 Government is proposing that if a second property is rented out it should be treated as a commercial property and Rupert Murdoch makes Paul’s blunder’s list. 15 July 2011 Bruce gets analysis on the public protector’s report on police leases and Astral Foods talks chicken. 14 July 2011 AngloGold CEO Mark Cutifani says the nationalisation debate should not be dismissed and News Corp has withdrawn its bid for BSkyB 13 July 2011 Grant Pattison spoke about Massmart's new era under Grant Pattison. And card skimming rises as criminal use smarter methods to dupe ATM users. 12 July 2011 Fears that Italy may be in financial trouble sent jitters through global markets and jobs shed in the unskilled and semi-skilled markets. 11 July 2011 Faberge has launched a new egg collection almost a hundred years after the first one was created and David Chait talks about how angel investing works. 08 July 2011 Business says it’s concerned about the skills shortage and job creation in the country. And we look at how the vending business works. 07 July 2011 Pick ‘n Pay is planning on cutting more than 3 000 jobs and Sally Williams chats about how she grew her business from a garage operation into an international empire. 06 July 2011 Group Five is expecting at least a 45% slump in profits and Former TBWA boss Muzi Kuzwayo says the advertising industry faces a huge problem with the alcohol advertising ban. 05 July 2011 The Black Management Forum has pulled out of Business Unity SA over a ‘fundamentally flawed structure’. And FNB says house prices are 15% lower than they were three years ago. 04 July 2011 Bruce spoke to Ross O'Brien about the investment relation between China and Africa. And Santaco and Vodacom get the blunders axe with Paul Theron. 01 July 2011 The proposed toll fees for Gauteng roads have been reduced slightly and Vodacom users left without coverage for most of the day. 30 June 2011 Walmart CEO Doug McMillon chats to Bruce and Alan Knott-Craig Jnr talks about investing in technologies. 29 June 2011 Bruce has received several complaints about SARS tax refunds. And TBWA talks about the intricacies of advertising in Africa. 28 June 2011 Bruce chats to Eskom CEO Brian Dames, Transnet CEO Brian Molefe and Naspers CEO Koos Bekker. He also looks at the great nationalisation debate. 27 June 2011 Bruce chatted to a numismatist about coin valuation and he looked at retail trends in South Africa. 27 June 2011 Bruce chats to Eskom CEO Brian Dames, Transnet CEO Brian Molefe and Naspers CEO Koos Bekker. He also looks at the great nationalisation debate. 27 June 2011 Chris Hart looks at the performance of the global economy through the week and JK Rowling's Pottermore makes it onto the blunders list. 24 June 2011 McDonalds SA says it's days away from closing a deal with the parent company which will see Cyril Ramaphosa run the chain. And 8ta's data offering, the best in town. 23 June 2011 Struggle hero Kader Asmal has died after having a heart attack. And Vusi Khanyile shares the story of Thebe Investments. 23 June 2011 SABMiller continues to pursue Foster despite the Australian brewer's rejection of at $10bn takeover bid. And Business Leadership SA says it should have joined the nationalisation debate sooner. 21 June 2011 Former Wooltru Director John Newton talks about how he had to fight his corner following the collapse of CNA. 20 June 2011 Standard is says it expects it domestic lending to reach R50bn this year. And welcome to the dot-anything era as Icann opens the path for domain names. 20 June 2011 Paul takes a look at Malema-nomics and Bruce looked at businesses that were started with less than R1000 and are doing well. 17 June 2011 The latest survey by FNB shows that homeowners are downsizing their properties and Kian McRae takes us on a journey through the history of Banditos. 15 June 2011 President Jacob Zuma says government will review Competition Policy in the interests of job creation. And wine outperforms Gold and Brent Crude as an investment. 14 June 2011 Bruce looked at an insurance geared specifically for the Afrikaans market and why you should take the emotions out of investing. 13 June 2011 Paul Theron gave us an overview of the business blunders of the week and Pavlo Phitidis guides us on pitching your business in 30 seconds on the small business feature. 10 June 2011 Bruce explores the Companies Act and Keith Warren talks KFC and Yum Brands in Africa. 09 June 2011 Bruce went inside Apple with Fortune writer Adam Lashinsky. And Kevin Hedderwick shared the story of Famous Brands. 08 June 2011 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has unveiled a multi-billion rand jobs and Minister Lulu Xingwana say there’s not enough women in boardrooms. 07 June 2011 Spur Corporation buys a 60% in retail restaurant chain Cappuccinos. And Commissioner Astrid Ludin talks about the hiccups they’ve had with the CIPC system since its change from CIPRO. 06 June 2011 Markets slumped as the US jobs report showed an increase in unemployment. And Greece, Deneys Reitz and Malusi Gigaba make it onto Paul’s bungles list. 03 June 2011 Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba spoke to Bruce on a range of issues including SAA and exec pay at parastatals. And has government’s interference in the Walmart deal tarnished SA’s image as an investment destination. 01 June 2011 The Walmart/Massmart merger has been approved with fairly lenient terms by the Competition Commission. 31 May 2011 FNB and ABSA explain how ATM charges are structured when customers use other banks ATMs. And Steven Nathan took us through saving for retirement and beyond. 30 May 2011 Bruce looks at the parallels between the management style of Barcelona and a company. And Paul takes us through the blunders of the week. 27 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Neren Rau, CEO of SACCI, about Energy Minister Dipuo Peters’ call for business to reduce electricity consumption and assurances from Government that load-shedding is not yet on the cards. Chris Hart, Chief Economist at Investment Solutions, discusses why it’s a good thing that South Africa is not bidding for the Olympics. 26 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Ryan Bacher, MD of Netflorist, as the previously online company looks to open retail outlets and Willem Roos, CEO of OUTSurance, discusses the start-up of one of South Africa’s most interesting insurers. 25 May 2011 Lonmin has fired 9 000 workers over an illegal strike and the suspension of DPP which is found in drugs like Synap Forte is taking a toll of Adcock Ingram’s profits. 24 May 2011 Enver Motala and Gavin Gainsford have been removed as liquidators on the Pamodzi case. And Famous Brands looks to capitalise on its series of acquisitions. 23 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Dominique Moisi, Founder of the French Institute of International Affairs (IFRI), about the options for who will take over the reins of the IMF from Dominique Strauss-Khan and Eugene Beneke, CEO of Iliad Africa Limited, talks about how the company has closed 3 Ferreira’s Décor World stores in Durban, Cape Town and Bloemfontein, could this indicate a trying time for the small construction and home improvement sector? 20 May 2011 Broadcasting from the IEC Election Centre in Pretoria, Bruce speaks to Malcolm Wyman, Chief Financial Officer of SABMiller, about the company’s impressive results and Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery, discusses the company’s move into the short term insurance market. Bruce also keeps abreast of election news as it happens. 19 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Goolam Ballim, Group Chief Economist at Standard Bank about inflation coming in lower than expected at 4.2%, while retail sales dip slightly in April, and Moeletsi Mbeki, Political Analyst and Chairman of Endemol, discusses the state of democracy in Africa. 17 May 2011 In our Big Issue Feature Bruce speaks to Grant Pattison, CEO of Massmart, Anthony Norton, MD of Nortons Inc, and Michael Bleby, Business Affairs Editor at Business Day about the far reaching implications of the Walmart/Massmart hearings. 16 May 2011 Bruce speaks to David Prager, Director of Communications for De Beers, about the announcement of Philippe Mellier as the new CEO of De Beers and Grant Pattison, CEO of Massmart, discusses the Walmart/Massmart hearings. 16 May 2011 Closing arguments for the Walmart/Massmart hearing are expected on Monday and Mike explores the digital evolution in the music industry. 13 May 2011 Mike Wills speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, while the prime lending rate remains at 9%, and Tony Olivier, Managing Director of Performa Consulting, discusses the statement by Microsoft that cyber phishing attacks on social networking sites have increased 1200%. 12 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Wayne Hook, CEO of Spar, about the company’s results and David McKay, Editor for Fin24/miningmx.com, discusses how ArcelorMittal is looking to start its own iron ore mine in the Northern Cape. 11 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Jabu Mabuza, CEO of Tsogo Sun Group, about his retirement from the gaming and hospitality giant and Richard Pike, CEO of Adcorp, discusses a report released by the company that says the shortage of skilled workers in South Africa is now chronic. 10 May 2011 Bruce speaks to a number of commentators on the Wal-Mart matter before the Competitions Tribunal, in which Massmart CEO Grant Pattison was cross examined today, and Richard Quest, Host of CNN’s Quest Means Business, was in studio talking about business, gold and the lifestyle of a global media personality. 09 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Daryl Jones, Managing Director at Hedgeye Risk Management, about the global commodities drop and Terence Creamer, Editor of Engineering News, discusses the appointment of David Constable as Sasol’s new Chief Executive. 06 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Peter Dempsey, Deputy Chief Executive of ASISA - Association for Savings and Investment South Africa, as the unit trusts industry heads for the one trillion rand mark and Michael Tollman, Executive Chairman of Cullinan Holdings, discusses the company’s results as profits are up but business slowed after the World Cup. 05 May 2011 New vehicle sales were up just 8% in April and Comair tests the use of cellphones during flights. 04 May 2011 Bruce speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the rise in unemployment to 25% and Konrad Reuss, MD for Standard & Poors South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, discusses the criticism the IMF levelled at African central banks, saying they are taking too long to cut interest rates. 03 May 2011 The much-anticipated Apple iPad 2 has hit the shelves in South Africa. And the textiles industry says thousands of jobs will be lost as government enforces minimum wage requirements. 29 April 2011 Mike Wills speaks to Brian Martin, Short Term Insurance Industry Ombudsman, about how fraudulent claims cost the insurance industry about 3 billion rand annually and Kobus Lindeque, MD of Monsanto sub-Saharan Africa, discusses how Monsanto has opened what is thought to be Africa’s largest genetically modified seed factory in Lichtenburg in the North West. 28 April 2011 Mike Wills speaks to David Meyer, Senior Reporter at ZDnet UK, about the hacking of the Sony Playstation network and Peter Attard Montalto, emerging Markets Economist at Nomura, discusses the broader implications of the U.S. Fed policy meeting. 27 April 2011 Mike Wills speaks to Alexander Parker, Business Day Journalist, about what will it mean for SA if Japan decentralises vehicle production and Oupa Bodibe, Manager: Advocacy & Stakeholder Relations, discusses the Competition Commission’s decision to appeal the SAB ruling. 26 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Bonang Mohale, Chairman of Shell SA, and Jonathan Deal, National Co-ordinator for Treasure the Karoo Action Group, about Government endorsing a moratorium on fracking in the Karoo. Can Twitter be used to predict market movement on the DOW? Bruce speaks to Johan Bollen, Associate Professor at the School of Infomatics and Computing at Indiana University. 21 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Dr Iraj Abedian, Chief Economist at Pan African Investments and Research, about the higher than expected inflation figures while Paul Walker, CEO of GFMS, discusses the fresh high of $1500 an ounce. Bruce also interviews Laurie Dippenaar, Founder of First Rand, in our Shapeshifter feature. 20 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Chris Gilmour, analyst at Absa Investments, about how SAB and Brandhouse have locked horns in the raging beer war around local market share and Jebb McIntosh, CEO of Combined Motor Holdings, discusses the company’s strong results. 19 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Nick Badminton, CEO of Pick ‘n Pay, about the company’s poor results and Millard Arnold, Group Legal Counsel for Murray & Roberts, discusses how amongst its staff there have been tender violations. 18 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Chris Moerdyk, Marketing Analyst, about Cell C being wrapped over the knuckles for their ad campaign which takes a dig a Vodacom’s new branding and Nick Holland, CEO of Gold Fields, discusses Gold Field’s Ghana interests 15 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Prof. Nick Binedell, Founder of the Gordon Institute of Business Science, about how South Africa should be using the opportunity of joining the BRICs and David Kneale, CEO of Clicks, speaks about the company’s results. 14 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Peter Dattels, Director of Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF, about how the health of EU banks pose a threat to the global financial system and Ivor Ichikowitz, Executive Chairman of Paramount Group, discusses how the company is looking at doing a deal to provide armoured vehicles to China. 13 April 2011 Bruce commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first human space flight by speaking to Steven Attenborough, Commercial Director at Virgin Galactic, about when we may be travelling to space and Chris Schutte, CEO of Astral Foods, reacts to the incorrect allegations of short selling. 12 April 2011 Financial Advisors will now have to take compulsory exams and the Universities of Joburg and Cape Town to action on people using fake degrees displaying the university names. 11 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Brian Dames, CEO of Eskom, about how South Africa’s power supply is expected to be tight over the next five years and Gary Kendall, Senior Associate at the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, talks about the world’s dependence on oil. 08 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Heather Irvine, Director Competition Law for Deneys Reitz, about the Competition Tribunal throwing out the case against brewing giant SAB case and Razia Khan, Head of Research for Africa at Standard Chartered Bank, is in studio to discuss her views on the South African economy. 07 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Leon Swart, Chairman of the SA Association of Road Transport Consultants, about the effect of cross boarder tariff hikes and how they will affect the consumer. In our Entrepreneur feature Herman Mashaba, Founder and CEO of Black Like Me, tells his story and talks about what is needed to grow an entrepreneurial nation. 06 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Avhapfani Tshifularo, Executive Director of Sapia, on the breakdown of costs in a litre of petrol and PICVest’s MD, Rikus Myburgh, responds to how his property syndication company finds itself in hot water to the detriment of its investors. Bruce also spoke to dynamic entrepreneur Erik Charas who distributes Mozambique’s biggest newspaper for free. 05 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Lyle White, Director of the Centre for Dynamic Markets at GIBS, about South Africa’s induction into the BRIC nations next week. Alexander Parker, Journalist at Business Day, discusses the 23% rise in new vehicle sales and what the impact of Japan’s restricted manufacturing capacity will have on local markets. 04 April 2011 Bruce speaks to Billy Joubert, Tax Director at Deloitte, about the 2800 individuals who earn more than 7 million rand a year, with assets in excess of 75 million rand, but just 360 are registered. Patrick Bracher, Senior Director at Deneys Reitz, talks about the Consumer Protection Act that comes into effect today. 01 April 2011 Bobby Godsell, Chairman of Freeworld Coatings, talks about government’s interference in the Kensai takeover bid of Freeworld. While Bruce takes a look at the evolution of cellphone technology and will our mobiles ever replace our wallets? 31 March 2011 Bruce speaks to Sipho Maseko, CEO of BP, about the impact of Transnet’s pipeline tariff hike and Stephen Logan, Consumer Attorney and CEO of Logan Attorneys, discusses consumer how consumer credit figures are creeping up, should people be committing to more debt? 30 March 2011 Bruce speaks to Nik Gowing, Main Presenter for the BBC, about his report on the ills of corporate institutions and Lior Woznica, COO of VVM Attorneys, discusses the allegations that there has been misconduct in debt collecting practices. 29 March 2011 Bruce spoke to Tony Twine, Senior Economist at Econometrix, about the petrol price being expected to be over 50c/l soon, and Katharine Pulvermacher, Associate Director, CEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) for The Economist Group, discusses the Economist’s Intelligence Unit predictions that the Rand will reach 9.50 to the dollar by 2015. 28 March 2011 Roy Bennett accuses Old Mutual of funding the blood diamond trade in Zimbabwe and widespread flooding in Joburg. 25 March 2011 Bruce speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the interest rate unchanged and Pravin Subramoney, Head of Pricing and Credit at FNB Home Loans, discusses the bank’s recent suggestion to clients to fix their home loans. 24 March 2011 Bruce speaks Maya Fisher French, Editor of Smart Money at the Mail and Guardian, about the effects of inflation on your wallet and Grant Pattison, CEO of Massmart, discusses the recent postponement of the Wall-mart/Massmart hearings. 23 March 2011 The Massmart/Walmart hearings will now take place in May and it will be compulsory for manufacturers to put microdots on new vehicles from the 1st of July. 22 March 2011 Bruce speaks to Futhi Mthoba, President of Business Unity SA, about the summit between business leaders and President Jacob Zuma. Dale Ford, Senior Vice President for iSuppli, explains the repercussions of the slowed electronics supply chain in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Japan. 18 March 2011 Cyril Ramaphosa will run the McDonald’s SA for the next 20 years and Pinky Moholi has been appointed the new CEO of Telkom. 17 March 2011 Bruce speaks to Fani Zulu, National Spokesperson for SAA, about the increased number of airmiles required to redeem tickets. In our Entrepreneurs feature Dr Tashmia Ismail spoke about a Base of the Pyramid project that's developed, among other projects, a low cost washing machine, shaped like a vuvuzela. 16 March 2011 Bruce speaks to Ian Hore-Lacey, Director of Public Communications for the World Nuclear Association, about the future of nuclear energy in the face of Japan’s growing nuclear disaster. Matthew Tostevin, Editor for Africa at Reuters, talks about media in Africa. 15 March 2011 Bruce spoke to Sean Carr, Director Intellectual Capital and Research of the Batten Institute University Virginia, about the history of global disasters and financial markets. Rob Davies was in studio to talk about employment policies in South Africa. 14 March 2011 Bruce speaks to a number of companies with interests in Japan and Simon Ridley, Group financial Director, talks about Standard Bank’s sale of their shares in Russian bank Troika. 11 March 2011 The impact of the Companies Act on local businesses and a fascinating look at the business of the S.A. Mint in the “Science of...” feature. 10 March 2011 Phutuma Nhleko, exciting CEO of MTN, reminisces about his time at the helm of MTN and in the entrepreneur feature John Robbie, Jeremy Mansfield and Saul Mervis share their experiences of the restaurant/pub industry. 09 March 2011 Bruce learnt more about bots, programmes designed to search and collect information which may explain how First Rand’s results were leaked. And M&G boss Trevor Ncube is positive about the future of business in Zimbabwe. 08 March 2011 Bruce spoke to Carlos Ferreira, CFO of Gijima AST, about the controversial reinstatement of the company’s contract with Home Affairs and Sizwe Nxasana, CEO of First Rand, discussed the implications of their financial results being released a day early. 07 March 2011 Savvas Savouri, Chief Economist at Toscafund, believes South Africa is on the brink of collapse. Abdolreza Abbassian, Economist of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, discusses the rise of global food prices. 04 March 2011 After a comment from Alexander Parker, Journalist for Business Day, that South Africa’s hybrid sales are very low, callers gave their views on the vehicles. Lionel October, Acting DG for the Department of Trade and Industry, spoke about the meeting today between the Estate Agencies Affairs Board and the DTI. 03 March 2011 The European Union has ruled that gender-based insurance is no longer acceptable and what does this mean for local short-term insurers? For the last few years Volkswagen have taken the honours for South Africa’s best selling small car. 02 March 2011 Nomonde Mapetla is fired as CEO of the Estate Agency Affairs Board and U.S. hedge fund, Tiger Global Management LLC, has bought stakes in local e-commerce websites Bid or Buy, Private Property, Take2 and SafariNow. 01 March 2011 Meat exports have been suspended following a foot and mouth outbreak in Natal and the cost of refurbishing the presidential house in Pretoria is estimated 200 million rand. 28 February 2011 Oil prices impact on South African economy and Chris Smyth talks about leaving his position of GM at SAA. Tonight marks the first edition of the Small Businesses feature with Pavlo Phitidis, Director and CEO of Aurik Business Incubator. 25 February 2011 Massmart is confident on Walmart sale and Bruce takes a look at the Afrikaans music industry. 24 February 2011 Bruce got analysis on the 2011 Budget and Ronnie Apteker tells us his story about being an entrepreneur. 23 February 2011 Shoprite CEO Whitey Basson discusses the issues surrounding food security and production outsourcing in the country. Simon Freemantle, Standard Bank’s Africa Economist, explores the influence of the BRICs in Africa and the challenges of doing business in the wider continent. 22 February 2011 : Famous Brands has bought the iconic Milky Lane and Juicy Lucy franchise chains and Paul Theron and Graeme Korner spare no punches in a market momentum debate. 21 February 2011 Gold Fields reported better than expected earnings boosted by higher gold prices and cost-cutting, and Anglo American reports a 97% surge in profits. 18 February 2011 Clothing retailer Woolworths and Impala Platinum both recorded strong sets of results, and AngloGold Ashanti’s hedge book hurts profits. 17 February 2011 Investec has applied for Pinnacle Point Resort’s liquidation, taking the matter before the High Court in Cape Town. Clifford Ross, CEO of City Lodge, discusses the companies struggle after the World Cup. 16 February 2011 Absa has reported a 19% rise in profits and NetFlorist scrambles to get Valentines deliveries to customer as truck drivers go on strike. 15 February 2011 The V&A Waterfront is back in South African hands after being bought by Growthpoint and PIC Properties for almost R10 billion. Sir Stuart Rose, former Chairman and CEO of UK retail group Marks & Spencer, visits South Africa in his new capacity as Non-Executive Director of Woolworths. 14 February 2011 Egypt celebrates as President Hosni Mubarak ends his reign and De Beers result show a return to profit. 11 February 2011 Italtile CEO GianPaolo Ravazzotti, along with eight other employees were killed in a plane crash in Plettenberg Bay. And Professor Niall Ferguson gives us his take on the mining industry. 09 February 2011 Mineral Resources Minister says the mining sector will not be nationalized and the unemployment rate drops slightly from 25.3% to 24%. 08 February 2011 Minerals Minister Susan Shabangu says an online mineral rights' application is to be launched. And Virgin CEO Stephen Murphy is the Mr No of the Group. Sir Richard Branson is known as Dr Yes. 07 February 2011 Zimbali investors look destined to lose money and Sir Richard Branson visits entrepreneurs in SA. 04 February 2011 The Egypt crisis is causing the Rand to weaken. And the JSE moves its trading system from London to Joburg following a series of technical glitches last year. 03 February 2011 Samuel Seeff spoke about what went wrong with a fractional ownership development in Zimbali in KZN. And BP South Africa is restructuring. 02 February 2011 The Competition Commission has urged construction companies to come clean on anti-competitive behavior in the industry. 01 February 2011 Political unrest in Egypt has sent shockwaves through the global economy. And Tiger Brands has downsized its All Gold tomato sauce bottles. 31 January 2011 Bruce speaks to Rob Davies from Davos and Murray and Roberts says payment delays is expected to seriously hamper its profits. 28 January 2011 The Mineral Resources Department has rejected Kumba’s mining right application for a 21.4% stake in Sishen Iron Ore. 27 January 2011 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan talks to us from Switzerland and a war of words has erupted between Freeworld and Kansai. 26 January 2011 The IMF has raised the global economic growth forecast to 4.4%, with South Africa’s growth expected to be at 3.5%. And rising cocoa prices are expected to hurt smaller chocolate producers. 25 January 2011 The retail sector makes a steady recovery and the number of companies going under, drops significantly. 24 January 2011 The Joburg High Court has ruled that Wendy Machanik can no longer operate as an estate agent. And Petra Diamonds has bought De Beers Finsch mine for R1.4bn. 21 January 2011 Governor Gill Marcus keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. And the Rand has come under pressure in recent days. 20 January 2011 A lower than expected CPI figure of 3.5% and a bumper festive season has increased the possibility that Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus will keep the interest rate flat. 19 January 2011 Controversial businessman Dave King returns after a 10-year battle with SARS. And Sir David King talks about the scientific challenges facing the global economy. 18 January 2011 The proposed offer by Walmart to buy Massmart has got a vote of approval from shareholders. And Wendy Machanik Properties suffers another blow as the company’s agents walk out. 17 January 2011 Investec Asset Management says South Africa’s strong currency may shield it from rising inflation. And Acting Telkom CEO Jeffery Hedberg will leave the parastatal at the end of March. 14 January 2011 Gold shares took a beating as GFMS predicted the metal may hit the $1600 an ounce mark this year and SAA fails to renew Boeing contracts. 13 January 2011 A shortage of coal across the global is pushing up prices. And are the brewing giants heading for a war on the continent. 12 January 2011 High drama in court as Kalahari Resources Board hijacking suspects appear in court. And Brand Pretorius resigns as CEO of McCarthy. 11 January 2011 New vehicles sales have climbed 29.6% and Wendy Machanik iinvestigated for misappropriation of funds. 10 January 2011 Scenario planner Clem Sunter says there is a very real possibility of a double-dip recession in 2010. 17 December 2010 The World at Six has been inundated by complaints from investors who ploughed money into a fractional ownership development in Zimbali. And Quercus CEO Mark Smith tells us how the Stieg Larsson Millenium Trilogy, including the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, contributed to Quercus’ fortunes. 15 December 2010 Former Reserve bank Governor Tito Mboweni shares his thoughts on the new growth path, the global economy and QE2. 14 December 2010 Freeworld’s shares have soared more than 12% as Japanese paint firm, Kansai makes a R2.4bn bid. And Clover to list after being in existence for 112 years. 13 December 2010 The M&G is reporting that the Waterfront has been sold for R10bn to a local consortium including Absa Capital and Growthpoint Properties. And KFC is expanding its 11 herbs and spices to the continent. 10 December 2010 Steinhoff is in exclusive talks with French furniture retailer Conforama and AON makes an offer for Glenrand MIB. 09 December 2010 Transnet’s petrol pipeline to cost R23.4bn and Santams gets Sanlams share of Miway. 08 December 2010 Omnia made a turnaround from a loss to a profit. And Sanlam Private Investments is expecting markets to be strong in 2011. 07 December 2010 Hyprop has made almost an R9bn offer for AttFund. And Pioneer says it considers the bread price-fixing saga over despite a possible lawsuit. 06 December 2010 Gary Player talks about life after golf and what SA really needs. 03 December 2010 Car sales increased 29.6% year-on-year and the impact of the recession on the golfing industry. 02 December 2010 MMI Holdings, created by the merger of Metropolitan and Momentum, is the country’s third-biggest insurer. And clothing prices expected to rise in the medium-to-long term as cotton prices go through the roof. 01 December 2010 Naspers says rising costs of sport and pay TV content is likely to dent its profits. And the Competition Commission and National treasury come to an agreement over Pioneer fine. 30 November 2010 Walmart formalised its bid to buy 51% of Massmart. And how to make the SA wine industry sustainable. 29 November 2010 Walmart formalised its bid to buy 51% of Massmart. And how to make the SA wine industry sustainable. 29 November 2010 Anthony Norton explores the dynamics of class action law suits which are fairly unheard of in SA. And what did the state do wrong in the Agliotti case? 26 November 2010 Simon Property Group is expected to make a cash bid for Capital Shopping Centres. And government wants competitive steel pricing. 25 November 2010 Tiger Brands profits were down slightly as cash-strapped consumers spend wisely. And is R9-to-the dollar the right level for business? 24 November 2010 Eskom has increased its profits nine-fold to R9.5bn. And Minister Ebrahim Patel eyes a weaker Rand in an effort to boost economic development. 23 November 2010 Telkom will pull out of Nigeria and focus on its South African operations. And African Bank sees a 4.5% increase in despite tough trading conditions. 22 November 2010 Standard Bank has pulled its cricket and football sponsorships. And more on the BBC documentary on Warren Buffet. 19 November 2010 Investec saw profits rise but expect trading conditions to remain tough and the repo rate cut to 5.5%, with prime lending at 9%. 18 November 2010 Spar saw a 29% rise in profits while Barloworld suffered as industrial customers scaled back on costs during the economic slowdown. 17 November 2010 The Euro plunged following renewed fears of a Eurozone debt crisis and Foschini reports 17% rise in profit. 16 November 2010 Netcare has apologised for illegal kidney transplants at St Augustine's Hospital in Durban.and Astral keeping projections modest for Christmas. 15 November 2010 Richemont reports a phenomenal 88% increase in profit. And no concrete resolutions in Seoul on the currency wars. 12 November 2010 Bruce found out what happens at the G20 meeting, looked at AngloGold Ashanti’s results and find out why South Africa needs foreign inflows. 11 November 2010 Deloitte’s survey shows retailers are in for a tough Christmas and the online banking fraud discussion continued. 10 November 2010 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan explains how the US’ quantitative easing will affect South Africans. And a flurry of complaints about Standard Bank internet fraud. 09 November 2010 Vodacom reported a 38.4% rise in earnings and World Bank President Robert Zoellick’s call for a Gold Standard, has been scoffed at. 08 November 2010 Bruce talked to Investec Asset Management’s John Stopford about the state of the US economy. He also found out more about the SARS and Reserve Bank’s voluntary disclosure programme. 05 November 2010 Old Mutual says HSBC never provided a reason for terminating talks over the sale of Nedbank. And what does the Federal Reserve’s new quantitative easing mean for the rest of the world? 04 November 2010 The Pioneer settlement may change the landscape for future cases. And the Energy Department say it's concerned that FNB's fuel price rewards may be a transgression of the law. 03 November 2010 Pioneer Foods has finally settled its bread price-fixing case with the Competition Commission. And FNB explains how its new initiative, offering ‘fuel discounts’ will work. 02 November 2010 Today the JSE launched the Rand Index (RAIN). It is a currency index which can be used by the asset management industry to track the real performance of the rand. President and CEO of Rezidor Hotel Group, Kurt Ritter, speaks to Bruce about the group’s operations in South Africa, including plans for a property in the Kruger Park and the new Park Inn in Cape Town. 01 November 2010 Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala announced today that it will retrench 1146 permanent staff. And Emerging Markets guru, Dr Mark Mobius, speaks about Julius Malema, political rhetoric and the rand. 29 October 2010 Syd Vianello, Retail Analyst at Nedgroup Securities spoke about the possible outcomes if Walmart scales back its bid for South Africa's Massmart. Walmart wants to keep the company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 28 October 2010 Bruce speaks to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan after his midterm budget speech. Bruce also gets comment and analysis on the speech. 27 October 2010 ArcelorMittal is cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year despite returning to profit. And government set to create five million jobs in 10 years. 26 October 2010 Famous Brands reported a 24% rise in headline earnings and FNB says property owners are trying to sell home at unrealistically high prices. 25 October 2010 Currency wars are at the top of the agenda at the G20 as nations try to find common ground 22 October 2010 Clicks reports a 27% increase in profits and the Financial Services Board says HSBC was irresponsible in the way it terminated talks to buy Nedbank. 21 October 2010 Retail giant Pick 'n Pay reported a 12% decline in first-half profit. And Moeletsi Mbeki says the continent has a lot of work to do economically 20 October 2010 Governor Gill Marcus says there’s not much the Reserve Bank can do to stem the tide in the currency appreciation. 19 October 2010 Asian and African markets boost SABMiller’s sales. And did HSBC get off lightly because there was no break fee? 18 October 2010 HSBC has backed away from it’s offer to buy Nedbank. HSBC is yet to stipulate its reasons. 15 October 2010 Commissioner Oupa Magashula outlines SARS’ performance for the year and Chris Gardner, the inspiration behind the Pursuit of Happyness. 14 October 2010 Murray & Roberts talks about its role in the Chilean rescue operation and Adcorp’s results reflect that the trading environment is still tough. 13 October 2010 Gold continues to soar with analysts predicting it will reach $1 650 and ounce. And Naspers’ share price hits a record high on news that Mail.Ru is listing. 12 October 2010 Pick ‘n Pay may have to resort to a tender process should the planned sale of Franklin’s not be approved by Australian authorities. And is the world on the brink of a full-scale currency war? 11 October 2010 The IMF has called on advance and emerging markets to work together to avoid competitive currency adjustments and rebalance the world economy which is still fragile. 08 October 2010 The Rand and Gold were both tamer in afternoon trade after soaring to new highs in the day. 07 October 2010 SAA will no longer fly between Durban and Cape Town, the route will now be taken over by Mango. And former City Power MD Silas Zimu has been appointed CEO of Suzlon SA. 06 October 2010 Vehicle sales were dented by automotive strike and new carbon tax. And Phumelela earnings slumped 16% despite World Cup. 04 October 2010 The PMI dropped to 49.4 and Vodacom Blackberry subscribers had problems accessing 2G and 3G services. 01 October 2010 The country's trade deficit, credit numbers and former BMF presidents call for Jimmy Manyi to quit. 30 September 2010 CPI beats expectations at 3.5% and Gold reaches another record high of $1310.05 and is predicted to climb as high at $2000.00. 29 September 2010 Cosatu is up in arms over the possible sale of Massmart to Wal-Mart and Famous Brands scoops up an artisan bakery called Vovo Telo. 28 September 2010 Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer has made a bid for Massmart, Africa’s largest consumer goods retailer. 27 September 2010 Bruce Whitfield speaks to EyeWitness News Senior Reporter, Stephen Grootes, who gives an overview of what happened in Durban at the ANC NGC; Craig MacFarlon from Bidvest Bamk talks about the Chinese Yuan coming to South Africa and Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street – Author, Motivational Speaker and former white collar criminal share his experience. 23 September 2010 The Rand dipped below R7-to-the-dollar and Sanlam’s Alwyn van der Merwe looks at the global environment. 22 September 2010 Cashbuild reports a 4% rise in earnings. And the ANC aims to implement a National Health Insurance by 2012. 21 September 2010 President Jacob Zuma addresses the economy at the ANC conference. And Raymond Ackerman talks about his latest book. 20 September 2010 20 September 2010 Several questions remain about Kalahari Resources’ hijacking through the CIPRO despite the mining company’s directors being reinstated. And Stephen Grootes previews the ANC’s national general council next week. 17 September 2010 Investec is expecting higher earnings in the next six months despite a tough economic environment. And Spur’s hoping new restaurants in rural towns will boost growth. 16 September 2010 Aspen Pharmacare reported a 24% rise in profit, boosted by its South African unit. And Clem Sunter says the country has reached a fork in the road and its economic future depends on decisions taken now. 16 September 2010 Comair reported an operating profit for a 65th straight year. And First Rand’s share price down despite reporting a 39% increase in earnings. 14 September 2010 Sasol reported a 5% increase in revenue but is cautious on its outlook. While national carrier SAA reported a 15% rise in profits. 13 September 2010 CIPRO is investigating the hijacking of the Kalahari Resources’ board of directors. And Paulo Senatore looks at Food Security. 10 September 2010 The Reserve Bank has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 6%. The Prime Lending rate is now at 9.5%. And Sanlam profits have dipped slightly. 09 September 2010 Cannon Asset Managers CIO Dr Adrian Saville explores the debate surrounding the weakening of the Rand. And Aveng profits drop by 8% 08 September 2010 Steinhoff profits were dented by the stronger Rand and subdued consumer spending. And SA and India talk over a trade pact. 07 September 2010 Construction giant Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon put out a good set of results, benefitting from World Cup projects. And the Public Servants strike is over for now but the unions have not accepted government’s latest offer of 7.5% 06 September 2010 Listed property company Bonatla is planning on acquiring several properties from Sharemax, which has been the subject of much controversy. 03 September 2010 Discovery posted a profit of 36% and Woolworths is ending its franchise businesses. The Engen stores however will continue operating. 02 September 2010 The JSE says 18% of ownership of listed companies are in the hands of BEE shareholders. And Metropolitan's last set of results before it falls under the MMI Holdings umbrella. 02 September 2010 The JSE says 18% of ownership on the JSE is in the hands of BEE Shareholders. And Metropolitan’s last results before it falls under the MMI Holdings umbrella. 01 September 2010 Union members are still mulling over government’s revised offer of 7.5%. And cellphone payments system M-Pesa has been launched in South Africa. 31 August 2010 Bidvest’s revenue drops 2.3% on the back of a disappointing World Cup. Government and unions meet at the Bargaining council in the hope of a resolution to the public servants strike. 30 August 2010 1time reported a 6% rise in earnings and Denel may need another bailout as the arms manufacturer reported a R246m loss. 27 August 2010 Bruce speaks to CEOs of Massmart, Woolies and Impala Plats. And he chats to Minister Rob Davies in Shanghai. 26 August 2010 A surprise lower-than-expected inflation rate has increased the chances of another rate cut. And results from Murray & Roberts, Imperial, Growthpoint and Distell. 25 August 2010 Retailing giant Shoprite has managed to grow its trade margins after implementing strict cost control measures. And Telkom shareholders have taken a swing at the board over corporate governance issues. 24 August 2010 It may be long road of negotiations between Old Mutual and HSBC for the sale of Nedbank. 23 August 2010 Private hospitals have stepped in to help as the public servants’ strike leave government facilities crippled. And National Credit Regulator Gabriel Davel has announced his resignation. 20 August 2010 Truworths’ outook cautious, MTN spending pays off and Italtile earnings slowly tick up. 19 August 2010 Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has announced a six month moratorium on all mining rights’ applications. And the JSE’s profits up 8% on volatility. 17 August 2010 Aspen has finalised a deal with Australian drug company Sigma. And Acsa reports a 12% rise in earnings. 16 August 2010 Former deputy DG in the Department of Mineral Resources Jacinto Rocha talks about Kumba’s “underhandedness” in the steel supply dispute with ArcelorMittal. And Absa’s customer fees remains the same for 2010. 13 August 2010 Standard Bank reported an 11% rise in earnings. And, lower costs and higher production boosts AngloGold Ashanti’s profits. 12 August 2010 The markets took a pounding as the UK and US revised forecasts downwards and the Chinese economy slowed. 11 August 2010 ArcelorMittal SA will buy Imperial Crown Trading. Imperial acquired the rights to the 21.4% stake in Sishen Iron Ore which is at the centre of the steelmaker's dispute with Kumba Iron Ore. And Famous Brands buys the Keg and McGinty’s chains. 10 August 2010 Old Mutual CEO Julian Roberts refuses to be drawn on Nedbank sale speculation. And Finweek's investigation into investing in Sharemax. 06 August 2010 Absa has launched an investigation after its results were released a day before they were due. And Liberty flips the coin from a R1.2 billion loss last year to a profit of almost R1bn in the first half of 2010. 05 August 2010 Absa’s share trade was temporarily halted after its results were leaked a day early. And Primedia Broadcasting’s call on South Africans to stand up and lead the way to the future. 04 August 2010 There’s been several warnings that a proposed Rand Tax will hinder foreign investment. And international property group Redefine Properties International will list on the JSE at the end of August. 03 August 2010 Nedbank saw just an 8% increase in earnings and Famous Brands buys Giramundo, a flamed-grilled, peri-peri chicken business with just three stores in Johannesburg. 02 August 2010 Anglo American will start paying out dividends. It stopped payments during the global financial crisis. 30 July 2010 Economist Chris Hart looked at the week’s economic data and the souvenir and craft sector has a phenomenal World Cup performance. 29 July 2010 Economist Chris Hart looked at the week’s economic data and the souvenir and craft sector has a phenomenal World Cup performance. 29 July 2010 CPI beat expectations coming in at 4.2%, raising the possibility of a rate cut before the end of the year. And ArcelorMittal SA says steel consumers are not bound to buy its steel. 28 July 2010 Trading was halted for most of the day as the JSE experienced problems for the second time in three weeks. And 61 000 jobs were lost in the first half of this year. 27 July 2010 An interim price agreement between Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal will see steel prices rise. And BP CEO Tony Hayward is expected to step down with an $18.5m golden handshake. 26 July 2010 De Beers has made a turnaround from the slump of the recession. But CEO Gareth Penny has stepped down saying it's the right time to do so. 23 July 2010 Governor Gill Marcus has kept the interest rate steady at 6.5%. Kumba Iron Ore and Arcelor Mittal have finally agreed on an interim steel price agreement after a dispute lasting several months. 22 July 2010 An agreement is expected to be reached on the Arcelor-Kumba supply price battle. And the outlook is bleak for the property market. 22 July 2010 SAA is suing former CEO Khaya Ngqula for R31m, and Nassim Taleb will be in South Africa for the Discovery Invest Leadership Summit. 20 July 2010 Government has intervened in the supply battle between Kumba Iron Ore and Arcelor Mittal. And Famous brands sees a 24% boost in profit during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. 19 July 2010 Another fund manager leaves the Stanlib nest. And Minister Rob Davies to intervene in the Kumba-Arcelor supply debacle. 16 July 2010 Dimension Data has been sold for R24bn to Japanese company, NTT. And Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan talks about the legacy of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. 15 July 2010 Stephen Dubner will be one of the keynote speakers at the Discovery Leadership Summit next momth. And Naspers increases its stake in Russia’s Digital Sky. 14 July 2010 Telkom Chief Financial Officer Peter Nelso has quit the company and Imperial makes an offer for CIC in Namibia. 13 July 2010 Connectivity problems at the JSE delayed the opening of markets and how can South Africa capitalise on the momentum of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. 12 July 2010 Investigative reporter Andrew Jennings talks about the dark side of Fifa. And what will the World Cup leave behind? 09 July 2010 Hundreds of fans were not able to attend the Germany-Spain World Cup semi-final because there was not enough space for planes to land at King Shaka. And house prices aren’t expected to rise significantly for the rest of 2010. 08 July 2010 Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has lashed out at high executive pay bonuses and the outlook for the construction sector looks bleak as the World Cup draws to a close. 07 July 2010 What’s in store for SA after the World Cup and Undersea cable fault felt by many service providers in SA. 06 July 2010 Sasol reaches an agreement regarding collusion in the fertiliser industry. And 1time is now playing in the big league. 05 July 2010 Pick ‘n Pay has sold its Australian business Franklins and SARS warns that salaries will be attached if taxpayers aren’t compliant. 01 July 2010 Minister Susan Shabangu has announced a revised mining charter. And Pan African Resources finds new gold enriched area at its Royal Sheba project. 30 June 2010 Naspers profits rose by 10% driven by its internet business. And former Chairman and CEO of Coca Cola in SA for the global forum. 29 June 2010 Bruce speaks to Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese and the Competition Commission refers its findings on collusion in the cycling industry to the Tribunal. 28 June 2010 Government proposes compulsory 3rd party insurance. And lowering wages might be a step to economic growth. 25 June 2010 The 2010 Fifa World Cup has not lived up to business expectations and Adcock does a five-year deal with a German drug company. 24 June 2010 CPI has remained within the Reserve Bank target range of 3% - 6%. And the Chinese Government tightening laws on foreign ownership could have an impact on Naspers’ stake in Tencent. 23 June 2010 Despite Telkom’s earnings taking a 92% dive, the company has still paid out a dividend. And FNB has added BJM to its offerings. 21 June 2010 BP CEO Tony Hayward faces a grilling from US Congress and global business heavyweights to attend Fortune 500 Conference next week in Cape Town. 18 June 2010 Retail sales are continuing an upward trend and Brian Dames takes over as the new CEO of Eskom. 17 June 2010 Hotel Groups are saying they are fairly full during the World Cup, especially on matchdays. And Blue CEO Dave van Niekerk has denied reports saying he has stepped down. 15 June 2010 Avusa grows with R925m deal and WiCount a new concept in bargain buying. 14 June 2010 Transnet reported a rise in earnings and McDonalds Corp. to open 100 new stores in SA. 10 June 2010 Sanlam is facing huge claims for grabbing at various surpluses, including its own staff retirement fund. 09 June 2010 Bruce explored the suggestion that the world is in a double-dip recession. And Sanlam Private Investments looks at a porfolio of investments and their performance in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup. 08 June 2010 European markets were shaken on concerns that the debt crisis may spread to other countries. And Investec economist forecasts a 0.5% rate cut next month. 07 June 2010 Telkom CEO Reuben September will step down in November. And Randgold returns to the JSE. 04 June 2010 The Sovereign debt crisis has boosted the demand for Kruger Rands and The Economists, Diana Geddes writes a special report on South Africa 03 June 2010 The country's power utility has returned to profitability with a R3.6bn profit. And new car sales continue to climb. 02 June 2010 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has called for cheaper and easier banking and the CIPRO deadline has been extended from the end of April to the 15th of July. 01 June 2010 The country’s trade deficit rose to R1.9bn in April and still no consumer credit appetite. 31 May 2010 Thousands of angry fans went home empty-handed as FIFA's ticketing system crashed again. And do public sector wage settlements undermine good economic figures? 28 May 2010 Richemont showed a drop in profits but will pay a dividend to shareholders and Standard Bank Chairman Derek Cooper leaves with a R7.5m golden handshake. 27 May 2010 CPI came in lower than expected at 4.8%, following yesterday's surprise GDP figure of 4.6%. And Mr Price steals market share from upmarket, food and clothing retailer Woolworths. 26 May 2010 Adcock showed and 11% increase in profit and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan cautiously optimistic about healthy GDP figure. 26 May 2010 Eskom promises to keep the lights on for the football World Cup and African Bank’s banking operations outperforms the furniture business. 24 May 2010 It was another jittery day on the markets with concerns driven by the Euro debt crisis, the US jobs data and US bank system overhaul. And Utata signs wage deal but Satawu rejects Transnet’s 11% offer. 21 May 2010 The Rand weakened briefly to R8-to-the-dollar. Investec’s asset management business give it a boost and SABMiller still struggling in some markets. 20 May 2010 There was turmoil on the markets as the Euro slumped to a four-year low when Germany announce a trade ban on certain speculative investments. 19 May 2010 Tiger Brands is to expand its business in Africa and Sanyati’s order book looking healthy. 18 May 2010 A mixed bag of results for SA companies. And Kelly predicts bleek outlook for the job market. 17 May 2010 Puma CEO Jochen Zeitz on the company’s stake in the luxury safari brand and his thoughts on the 2010 Fifa World Cup. 14 May 2010 Gill Marcus has kept the interest rate unchanged at 6.5%. And Old Mutual maintains "no comment" status on Nedbank buyout speculation. 13 May 2010 Spar shows pleasing growth and Dr Joe Grand, from hacker to cyber crime security expert. 12 May 2010 Discovery buys Standard Life Healtcare, the fourth largest medical insurer in the UK. And Famous Brands shows a 27% boost in profits. 11 May 2010 Markets were up following last week's jitters over the sovereign crisis. And Barloworld confident of a return to profitability. 10 May 2010 Sappi shows a turnaround in its results. International operations boost AngloGold’s performance but Gold Fields shows an 11.7% drop in profit. 07 May 2010 Fears of contagion from the Greek economy continue to plague the global economy. And Coronation profits soar in recession aftermath. 06 May 2010 The Rand spent most of the day around R7.60 to the dollar. And Softline acquires Netcash. 05 May 2010 Chief economist at Stanlib Kevin Lings talked Bruce through the latest car sales figures and suggested that innovative ideas are needed in the job market. 04 May 2010 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan tells Bruce that one of the objectives of the bill was to stop people from circumventing the law's current limitations of a maximum of 10 000 shares per shareholder. 03 May 2010 Stanlib CEO Thabo Dloti says he’s not too concerned about people leaving the organisation. Bobby Godsell and Cyril Ramaphosa appointed to the National Planning Commission. 30 April 2010 Aurora signs a massive funding deal and ArcelorMittal’s results shine despite ongoing supply agreement dispute with Kumba. 29 April 2010 Inflation at its lowest in three years. And Greece debt crisis sends shockwaves through global economy. 28 April 2010 Ahead of the one day break for the local market Bruce reviews the markets with commentator Liston Meintjies, gets an update on the Aurora saga, and Ian Mann has the latest in business books. 27 April 2010 MTN is eyeing Egypt's Orascom Telecom and hopes to sign a few deals soon. And Life Healthcare has announced it's intention to list on the JSE. 23 April 2010 Clicks’ beauty business has boosted the group’s earnings to almost 25%. And Governor Gill Marcus says the interest rate will probably remain flat in the short term. 22 April 2010 Pick 'n Pay showed a marginal increase in headline earnings. And three die in a Rovos Rail crash in Pretoria. 21 April 2010 Hitachi says it did not know that Chancellor House was linked to the ANC when the deal was done. 20 April 2010 A combination of the Goldman Sachs fraud charge and airline disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcano cloud over Europe, has sent jitters through global markets. 19 April 2010 The Rand comes under pressure as the Reserve Bank relaxes currency risk controls. And 3700 people lose their jobs as Harmony closes three Virginia shafts. 16 April 2010 Icasa wants interconnect rates to drop to 40c by 2012. And thousands of fans go home empty-handed as Fifa ticketing systems crash. 15 April 2010 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says he may be forced to hike taxes if the economy doesn’t strengthen sufficiently. And retail sales still down despite expectations of a turnaround. 14 April 2010 There's conflicting reports over the sale of the Chancellor House stake in Hitachi and beveraged industry to pick up in 2010. 13 April 2010 The European markets lifted today on the news the Greek bailout. And CIPRO says it’s working through its registration problems. 12 April 2010 The World Bank has granted Eskom a loan of $3.75bn to build Medupi Power Station. And MTN and Standard Bank face lawsuit over cell phone banking technology. 09 April 2010 The country waits in anticipation for the World Bank announcement on the Eskom loan. And Wilderness Holdings lists of the Johannesburg and Botswana stock exchanges. 08 April 2010 The country awaits in anticipation of the World Bank’s announcement on whether it will grant Eskom a loan of $3.75bn. And Vodacom’s Congo battle goes to international arbitration. 07 April 2010 Eskom has amended its pricing structure for mining giant BHP Billiton. And SAA, Mango offices raided by Competition Commission for withholding information in World Cup price-fixing investigation. 06 April 2010 SARS tax collection was R8bn more than anticipated and private equity firm, Brait offers R1.7bn to buy shares it doesn’t already own in Freeworld Coatings. 01 April 2010 Capitec continues to put up a strong performance and, Metropolitan and Momentum merge to form the country’s third-biggest insurance company. 31 March 2010 ArcelorMittal has slapped a surcharge onto the price of steel while it’s trying to resolve a supply agreement with Kumba Iron Ore. 30 March 2010 Pioneer gets a new board with KK Combi as the new chairman and McDonalds will not supply food and drink at 2010 venues. 29 March 2010 FNB closes some of its offices in the Northern Cape and Free State. And a Public Protector reported shows that former Eskom Chairman Valli Moosa's awarding of the Hitachi tender for the Medupi Power Station was a “conflict of interest”. 26 March 2010 The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 6.5%. The prime lending rate is 10%. And FNB brings the online payment system PayPal to SA. 25 March 2010 Four companies including Pioneer have resigned from the Chamber of Milling as the Competition Commission price-fixing probe continues. And baboons preferred choice in grapes is Pinot Noir. 24 March 2010 CIPRO says it has managed to get through some registrations despite having serious problems with its website. And ETFs performed better over the last five years compared to Unit Trusts. 23 March 2010 Minister Rob Davies promises to get to the bottom of CIPRO problems. And kulula.com ruffles FIFA’s feathers with “this is not a 2010 World Cup ad”. 19 March 2010 MWEB changes the face of broadband internet access by offering unlimited broadband packages. And Sake24 takes Eskom to court for refusing to reveal BHP Billiton’s price structure. 18 March 2010 Aveng profits have slumped but its order book is still healthy. And CIPRO’s registration process and website access hit a wobble. 17 March 2010 The recession has dented both Cashbuild and Iliad’s earnings but the property market is preparing for a boom. 16 March 2010 Experts say the Rand will strengthen further as a result of the World Cup. And,Clover and HCI split ways. 15 March 2010 Group Economist at Citi SA Jean Francois-Mercier,cautions South African businesses to remember that hosting a major sporting event accounts for only a small share of an economy's total activity. 12 March 2010 Bowcalf CEO Mike Brain is outraged at Eskom's pricing policy for industrial clients, and Old Mutual CEO Julian Roberts announces the group's strategy to reduce debt. 11 March 2010 Gareth Ackerman steps up to the plate as Raymond Ackerman steps down. And consumer defaults and cancelled policies dent Metropolitan’s profits. 10 March 2010 The Competition Commission finds evidence collusion into the milling industry and refers it to the Tribunal. And Liberty International splits its portfolio into two new companies. 09 March 2010 Sasol’s future performance relies on the Rand as profits halve and the JSE boosted by renewed investor confidence. 08 March 2010 Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel is looking at ways of using public and private retirement funds to in development projects. Bad debts still plague consumers. 05 March 2010 Standard Bank wants to become more profitable in 2010. And Group Five to look overseas as local construction projects slow down. 04 March 2010 ArcelorMittal’s share price was hammered, dropping by 23% when it resumed trading today following a supply agreement spat with Kumba. And South Africa boosts Aspens results. 03 March 2010 The car market is performing well after being hard-hit during the recession and furniture group, Steinhoff International reports a 4% drop in revenue. 02 March 2010 Bidvest has admitted that its 2nd half performance was below expectation and Phutuma Nhleko decides it’s time to move on. 01 March 2010 Sun International profits have dropped by 18%. And Sishen, a subsidiary of Kumba has cancelled its legacy, “cost + 3%, supply agreement with ArcelorMittal, opting to supply iron ore at a commercial rate to the steel giant. 26 February 2010 SA's largest food and goods wholesaler Massmart has seen a 20% drop in profits. And Nedbank CEO Tom Boardman steps down after seven years at the helm. 25 February 2010 Eskom tariffs will rise by 24.8%, 25.8% and 25.9% over the next three years and SA companies report a mixed bag of results. 24 February 2010 WBHO has reported strong results despite its order book dropping. And Shoprite puts up an exceptional performance in the recession. 23 February 2010 The country waits in anticipation for Nersa’s decision on Eskom’s three-year tariff hike application and there’s still plenty of accommodation leading up to, during and after the 2010 World Cup. 22 February 2010 Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll says the mining giant will hold back on further capital investments until government can guarantee electricity supply. 19 February 2010 Bruce got a detailed view from the retail, mining and hotel industries on their performance as he spoke to among others – Woolworths, City Lodge and Kumba Iron Ore. 18 February 2010 Bruce spoke to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on his first budget and he got expert opinion and analysis on what it means for the country. 17 February 2010 Absa show’s a 23.5% slump in profits and, Comair and kulula.com explore more African routes. 16 February 2010 What will be in Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget and Hulamin struggles in the recession. 15 February 2010 Bruce gets expert opinion from the some of the country’s top economists on the inflation target range. 12 February 2010 Diamond giant De Beers had a very difficult year last year. The company experienced a significant sales slump but is expecting a better 2010. 11 February 2010 BHP Billiton has beaten market expectations, more than doubling its profits to $6.1bn and ArcelorMittal posts a profit despite difficult trading conditions. 10 February 2010 1time airline goes to the Competition Tribunal over kulula.com’s exclusive rights to use Lanseria Airport. And was Pinnacle Point a bad deal for Absa? 09 February 2010 Harmony Gold reported reduced production but its profits were helped by a higher rand-gold price. And Anglo Plats share price up on R12.5bn rights offer. 08 February 2010 Global markets have taken a beating following investors concerns about Eastern Europe debt. And are cell phone companies taking the interconnect fee fight to Icasa? 05 February 2010 Gold Fields has missed its target for the last quarter but it is taking measures, including looking at an extra work day to increase production. Toyota SA has admitted that the global car manufacturer has made a few mistakes in dealing with its world-wide recall of millions of cars for faulty breaks. 04 February 2010 Pioneer Foods has been fined R195m for bread price-fixing and Toyota’s imaged damaged. The car manufacturer had to recall millions of cars around the globe for faulty accelerators. 03 February 2010 Mining Minister Susan Shabangu says mines will not be nationalized. And have you checked your bank statement lately? You could be getting charged for additional insurance you didn’t ask for. 02 February 2010 Copper prices are forecast to reach record highs over the next few years with supply being limited and increased demand from China. And Patrick O’ Sullivan talks about being in the hot seat at Old Mutual. 01 February 2010 The Competition Commission is investigating the possible collusion of the country’s airlines over 2010 ticket prices. And the new Heineken Brewery in Sedibeng prepares for launch. 28 January 2010 The Registrar of Medical Schemes applies for Bonitas to be placed under curatorship. And 1time loses two executives but adds Mozambique to its destinations. 27 January 2010 Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has kept the repo rate steady at 7%. The prime lending rate stays at 10.5%. And Harmony’s power bill to more than triple if Eskom has its way. 26 January 2010 The World Economic Forum, where the top business minds meet, gets underway in Davos, Switzerland this week. And, Dr Adrian Saville says South Africa is performing well against the global economic backdrop. 25 January 2010 US Banks restricted from proprietary trading and will the creation of a power market alleviate high electricity tariffs? 22 January 2010 Business Unity SA says if the proposed 35%-a-year hike, over the next three years is approved, the country could lose hundreds of thousands of jobs. And going cashless challenging but not too difficult. 21 January 2010 BHP Billiton booms despite the recession and China leads the way in the consumer and commodities markets. 20 January 2010 The battle lines are drawn as Heineken enters the local market and despite the recession non-exec directors are still earning well. 19 January 2010 Vodacom says allegations were investigated and settled before the company listed. And Absa Property Analyst Jacques Du Toit says it’s not the time to sell! 18 January 2010 Professor Richard Grant says a weaker Rand won’t necessarily be good for the economy. And, merger and acquisition activity plummets 61%. 15 January 2010 The retail sector is still feeling the strain of the recession as consumers hold on tightly to their wallets. And First Rand and Standard Bank testing Nigerian soil. 14 January 2010 Global gold production grew by 6% to a six-year high last year but South African production dropped by 5%. And SA Tourism going all out for 2010. 13 January 2010 Antique sales are still slightly subdued after the recession but art is taking off significantly. And the chicken sales were not as good as expected over the festive season. 12 January 2010 Chris Hart takes a look at what’s in store for 2010 and Orange Ink fights to keep its name against French telecommunications giant, Orange. 12 January 2010 Bruce looked at investing in 2010 and got the views of the Undercover Economist about solving everyday problems, economically. 18 December 2009 There’s been another board overhaul at Wesizwe Platinum in just four months. And Mark Mobius says Dubai is shaping up and should overcome its debt crisis. 17 December 2009 Inflation comes in better-than-expected at 5.8%. And IATA says the airline industry stands to lose $5.6bn next year. 15 December 2009 Investec Director Jeremy Gardiner says despite the world talking about an economic recovery, we should be cautious as we head into 2010. And PNC measure the cost of the 12 days of Christmas. 14 December 2009 The freight industry has ground to a halt as KZN traffic authorities get tough and interim board appointed at Simmers. 11 December 2009 Thabo Dloti, who was the Omigsa chief executive has joined Liberty and will be heading up Stanlib and the group’s other asset management companies. And, Groot Constantia, Boschendal and Blaauwklippen all claim to be SA’s longest running. 10 December 2009 Retail sales came in worse-than-expected, falling by 6.5% in October. And despite the recession the world can be glad it didn’t slip into depression. 09 December 2009 Netcare is planning to list the operations of its UK healthcare business on the LSE and the NCR getting help to deal with increasing debt review applications 08 December 2009 The building industry continues to feel the impact of tough economic conditions and SA Airlink’s string of badluck continues as one of its planes crash lands in George. 07 December 2009 While the 2010 World Cup is not expected to bring long term economic benefits, it will give the country the necessary boost and infrastructure injection. 04 December 2009 The Competition Commission has recommended that construction companies which include Avenge and Murray & Roberts, involved in the mesh wire cartel should be fined 10% of their turnover. Gold continues its unprecedented run while Platinum prices are also rising. 03 December 2009 The recovery in the new car market proceeds at a painstakingly slow pace. And 2010 recovery will be driven from the Asia. 02 December 2009 Pioneer Foods has weathered the recession but Omnia, Remgro and Blue still struggling. 30 November 2009 Experts say that the proposed debt moratorium for Dubai World could cause a setback in the global recovery and will probably cause profit taking from emerging markets. 27 November 2009 CPI has dropped within the Reserve Bank’s target range for the first time in more than two years. And, Murray & Roberts in talks with government to have Gautrain’s, Sandton-OR Tambo line ready for the 2010 World Cup. 25 November 2009 Consumer goods giant, Tiger Brands and pharmaceutical company Adcock Ingram have come out of the recession with solid performances. But recruitment agency, Kelly has certainly felt the pinch. 24 November 2009 Netcare has reported a 27.2% increase in revenue and African Bank says bad debts caused by the recessionary climate has hurt its business. 23 November 2009 Mike Wills (standing in for Bruce) looked at the Avusa results, examined growth prospects for the country and looked at how we can all make money from 2010. 20 November 2009 Bruce spoke to SABMiller CFO Malcolm Wyman about the beer market, got the latest on the financial markets from Investec CEO Stephen Koseff and looked at how junior miner Simmer & Jack is resolving its board conflicts. 20 November 2009 Bruce gets analysis on the September retail sales figures, Dimension Data Chairman Jeremy Ord takes us through the group's results, and Alan Demby of The South African Gold Coin Exchange explains why the company has decided to open a SCoin shop in London. Today's market commentator is Chris Steward of Investec Asset Management. 19 November 2009 Bruce Whitfield gets reaction and analysis to new Governor Gill Marcus's decision to leave interest rates on hold. The programme also includes a focus on the expected growth in platinum demand for the jewelery market, and Freeworld Coatings' annual results 18 November 2009 Bruce talked to the CEOs of Barloworld, JD Group and Astral about the various companies results. He also talked to Vulisango about their call for a new board at Simmer & Jack. 17 November 2009 Old Mutual defends its long-standing, Zimbabwean investments and trading EFTs online. 13 November 2009 Spar defies recession and puts up a good performance. And Professor Nouriel Roubini’s RGE expects the global economic recovery to be sluggish. 11 November 2009 The future of power utility giant, Eskom is still shrouded in uncertainty a day after Chairman Bobby Godsell resigned. Vytjie says Eskom should clarify what's happening at the parastatal. 10 November 2009 Eskom Chairman Bobby Godsell has resigned following a week of uncertainty over Jacob Maroga’s future at the parastatal. Maroga continues as CEO of Eskom. And a An arbitrator finds against six employees at Adcorp who made allegations of financial irregularities and racism, recommending they be fired. 09 November 2009 The last-ever edition of the Weekender will be printed this weekend as the paper closes down. And communication problems between retail pay points and banks leave customers empty-handed. 06 November 2009 Late on Thursday there was still no clarity on the future of Eskom boss Jacob Maroga. Sources inside the parastatal claim that Maroga had tendered his resignation. A planned Eskom conference had been cancelled earlier in the day and there has been no statement since from the power utility. ANC Youth League President Julius Malema however denied that Maroga had resigned. 05 November 2009 Gold soared to a record high of over $1090, prompted by the IMF selling 200 metric tons of the precious metal to India. And Toyota continues the exodus of big car manufacturers as it pulls out of Formula 1. 04 November 2009 The Rand has weakened towards the R8-to-the-dollar mark since Minister Pravin Gordhan's medium term budget last week. And new vehicle sales are still down but have shown a slight improvement coming in better than last month. 03 November 2009 Signs of recovery grows as PMI improves and AngloGold cuts it full-year production targets. 02 November 2009 Signs of recovery grows as PMI improves and AngloGold cuts it full-year production targets. 02 November 2009 Sumitra talked to Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings about South Africa’s trade account which recorded a surplus of R3.87 billion, and Jim Owens CEO of Caterpillar shared his optimism about the global economy. 02 November 2009 Bruce talked to the Head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit at the NPA Willie Hofmeyr about how investigations into Tannenbaum’s reported Ponzi scheme are going and Goldfields CEO Nick Holland expressed his concerns about the Eskom price hikes. 30 October 2009 Inflation has dropped significantly coming in year-on-year at 6.1% from 6.4% last month. This is just outside the Reserve Bank’s target range of 3% to 6%. And, the Competition Commission has recommended that Telkom be fined 10% of its turnover for abusing its market position for providing internet services. 28 October 2009 Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his first budget speech and Cynthia Carroll speaks about restructuring at Anglo American. 27 October 2009 Famous Brands strong despite tough conditions for Wimpy in the UK. And allegations of financial irregularities and racism fly at Adcorp. 26 October 2009 MTN and Vodacom have agreed to drop interconnection fees and luxury goods maker, Faberge goes online. 23 October 2009 Governor Tito Mboweni kept the rate steady at 7%. And Anglo-American announces its restructuring and disvestment plan. 22 October 2009 Raymond Ackerman steps down as Pick ‘n Pay Chairman from March next year. The company also release results yesterday and says smaller quantity products are performing better in the recession. 21 October 2009 Combined Motor Holding says while trading conditions are still tough, its cost-saving measures are paying off. And Construction confidence has dropped sharply in the third quarter. 20 October 2009 The Competition Commission is investigating possible price manipulation by cell phone operators and Christmas shopping may be subdued. 19 October 2009 The interconnect fees debate continues and global coal demand increases. 16 October 2009 Cell C could be the worst-affected of the mobile operators if the interconnect tariff drops to the suggested 60c. And SABMiller still feeling the effects of the global downturn. 15 October 2009 SARS has warned taxpayers that there will be stiff penalties if they do not comply. And Alan Knott-Craig's book on the cellular industry. 14 October 2009 Eskom has applied for a 45% tariff hike every year for the next three years, but this will still leaved the utility giant R30bn short of funding. And Reuters are opening more bureaus in Africa. The news agency has been on the country for at least a hundred years. 13 October 2009 Bruce spoke to the dti Minister Rob Davies, looked at results from packaging company Astrapak and reviewed a business book with Ian Mann. 13 October 2009 UK Telecomms company Orange has sent letters to several SA companies who bear the word “orange” in their names. The telecoms giant is requesting they change their names. 09 October 2009 Simmers expects an increase in production and the Rand Rallies on the Gold Price. 08 October 2009 MTN, BHP Billiton, Sasol, and Bidvest have all featured among the global Top 40 businesses for 2009. And FNB CEO Michael Jordaan says sorry to his customers for internet problems over the last few days. 07 October 2009 There seems to be some tension surrounding the re-election of the President of the Black Management Forum and Gold clocks in at a fresh high of $1040. 06 October 2009 AngloGold Ashanti and De Beers have teamed up in a marine exploration venture and the National Credit Regulator accuses the banks of hampering the Debt Review Process. 05 October 2009 SAA has a new board and Cheryl Carolus is at the helm. And Dr Mark Mobius positive about emerging markets. 02 October 2009 The Purchase Manager's Index breathes life from the recession and Nestle stops buying its milk from seized dairy farms owned by Grace Mugabe. 01 October 2009 Bharti has called off talks for a possible merger because the South African Government will not allow the deal to go through. And credit demand is at its lowest level since 1966. 30 September 2009 Capitec Bank will be looking to attract higher-income earners. Its prime target market so far has been low-income clients. And despite an increase in revenue, the Post Office reports a decline in pre-tax profit. 29 September 2009 The Pension Fund Adjudicator announces the best and worst in 2009 and SAA makes a turnaround to report a profit in its financial results. 28 September 2009 Planning Minister Trevor Manuel says the country's budget deficit is expected to be 6% of GDP. And grain farmers looking forward to a great harvest. 25 September 2009 De Beers defends a scathing attack on its operations in Botswana and Dis-Chem to open its first franchise store in East London. 23 September 2009 Inflation came in at 6.4% year-on-year. Governor Tito Mboweni kept the repo rate flat at 7% and in the latest crime stats to be released, business robberies have soared by 40%. 22 September 2009 Retail sales figures are down 3.9% year-on-year in July but are an improvement from June. And Simmer and Jack, Vulisango dispute heats up as five directors quit. 21 September 2009 National carrier SAA is expected to report a loss for a third consecutive year when its results are released later this month. And, Coco Cola has topped the Interbrand Sampson, Global Brands Survey. 18 September 2009 Investec says it will become more aggressive after adopting a defensive strategy during the trying economic times of the last two years. And Governor Tito Mboweni prepares for his last MPC meeting. 17 September 2009 Jannie van Zyl, CEO of iBurst says there’s no truth to speculation that iBurst’s having financial problems. And the Competition Commission is investigating complaints into ArcelorMittal’s steel prices. The commission has however decided not to pursue a case settled by Harmony and DRD Gold brought against the steel giant because the issue of excessive prices is being addressed in their current investigations, which is independent of the case. 16 September 2009 First Rand, the last of the big banks to report and Comair flies high 15 September 2009 ArcelorMittal price complaint has been settled with Harmony and DRD Gold in confidence and Sasol takes a knock in the recession. 14 September 2009 It’s almost a year since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the start of the worst global recession since the 1930s. Signs of a recovery are however starting to appear. 11 September 2009 The Spur Corporation is looking to open stores in smaller villages in South Africa and intenationally, it's eyeing Scotland. And, changes in management for insurance broker Glenrand has turned its business profitable. 10 September 2009 Aveng has been criticised for a lower-than-expected dividend payment despite being in a strong cash position. The Rand closed at around R7.50 after reaching a 13-month high of R7.39-to-the Dollar. 09 September 2009 Aspen’s forecast for the next six months is hugely positive in South Africa and abroad. Banking group Sasfin makes a 32% leap in headline earnings and enters into a partnership with empowerment company Circle Capital Ventures. 08 September 2009 Leon von Zeuner has been appointed Absa's new deputy and WBHO beats market expectations. 07 September 2009 A Finweek investigation has revealed that bank charges have gone up 16% in the last 12 months. 04 September 2009 A tough second half lies ahead. 03 September 2009 Bruce discussed Discovery results with CEO, Adrian Gore; Bernard Hotz from Werkmans Attoneys gave advice on what the law stipulates with regards to the Post office strike and consumer responsibility in paying their bills. 03 September 2009 Standard Bank is the first of the country's four major banks to relax its lending criteria. This means if you're buying a house for up to R1.5m, you no longer need a deposit. Tiger Brands is opening up an additional 10% of its shares to black ownership. 01 September 2009 1time makes a turnaround and Bidvest stable in turbulent times. 31 August 2009 Verimark’s court application to buy out minority shareholders and de-list has been dismissed. 28 August 2009 Despite a R9.7bn loss, Eskom says supply will not be affected. Massmart falls prey to recession crime and MTN’s global ventures pays off. 27 August 2009 Companies across different industries stay firmly rooted in the global recession. 26 August 2009 Shoprite has remained strong, managing to capitalise in the recession recession, giving Pick ‘n Pay a run for its money. 25 August 2009 Kuben Pillay has taken over the reigns from William Kirsch as the new CEO of Primedia. And Advtech leaves its competitors, Kelly and the Workforce gasping for breath. 24 August 2009 Debt review process to be quicker and, customers and airlines to pay for Acsa's expansion. 21 August 2009 Despite a drop-off in passenger numbers, Acsa has reported a 13% rise in revenue from its other businesses. And shipping giant Grindrod takes a 56% knock in profits. 20 August 2009 Truworths reported a 14% increase in headline earnings and Central Banks around the world are upping their Gold reserves. 19 August 2009 GDP was down three percent from the first quarter of 2009 and the housing market set to make a recovery. 18 August 2009 Land Bank’s profits are up and Harmony Gold pays first dividend in five years. 17 August 2009 Imperial Bank will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nedbank once the deal goes through. And the Sugar price soars to 30-year highs. 14 August 2009 Governor Tito Mboweni dropped the interest rate by half a percent and Standard Bank eyes emerging markets. 13 August 2009 BHP Billiton’s profits drop for the first time since the merger in 2001 and Anglo American continues the sale of its non-core assets. 12 August 2009 Bruce discussed the of the construction sector in the current economic climate focusing on Group 5 and Bell Equipment; GianPaolo Ravazzotti unpacked the Italtile results; and the winner of the Traders Trophy, Declan Berndt, shared his joy. 12 August 2009 The first of the construction giants will release its results today and has the property market bottomed out? 07 August 2009 Liberty suffered a major loss in its results but is optimistic it will bounce back. Gold Fields shows improved results but its costs are rising fast. 06 August 2009 Xstrata is not yet giving up on a merger with Anglo and Trident Capital sells 50 percent of Lions of Africa. 04 August 2009 Absa earnings have dropped but the bank say consumer debt is coming under control. And Tongaat Hulett doing well despite the global recession. 03 August 2009 Absa’s results expected to be down. Anglo American has a tough quarter and AngloGold Ashanti performs well. 31 July 2009 Acting Commissioner Oupa Magashula was appointed SARS head today. And sick leave and bunking costs the country R19bn. 30 July 2009 Acting Commissioner Oupa Magashula was appointed SARS head today. And sick leave and bunking costs the country R19bn. 30 July 2009 Inflation came in ahead of expectations but that does not necessarily translate into an interest rate cut and Arcelor Mittal seeing signs of a turnaround. 29 July 2009 John Stopford from Investec Asset Management explains why Investec thinks that the Consumer Price Index will drop from 8% to 7.2%; Graeme Edwards takes us through the financial results of AECI; Martin Westcott reveals pay gap of South Africans; Victor Kgomoeswana discusses the latest African business news. 29 July 2009 Mugg & Bean has sold its local and African operations but it has kept its business in the UK and Middle East and is heading for the US. Anglo Platinum takes measure to curb debt and depleted profits. 27 July 2009 De Beers sales plummet and used car sales soar in credit crunch. 24 July 2009 De Beers sales plummet and used car sales soar in credit crunch. 24 July 2009 Eskom dragging its feet on independent power contract and are executive salaries still to high. 23 July 2009 The much-anticipated undersea cable, which his hoped to revolutionise the use of internet in South Africa, goes into operation. And a new immigration process may make life a little simpler in 2010. 22 July 2009 John Cairns, a currency strategist, gives insight in the Rand’s value as measured by the Big Mac Index; James van Vught explains the move by Oxygen Medical Aid to become part of Medscheme. Simon Gibb, the general manager from Pam Golding International, discusses the pros and cons of investing in London property; and Victor Kgomoeswana gives us the latest African business news. 21 July 2009 Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni will hand over the reigns to Gill Marcus in November. 20 July 2009 Governments must pay more attention to cyber security and is investing in art a good option. 17 July 2009 Kuseni Dlamini, former head of Anglo American SA joins Old Mutual, South Africa up in Moodys ratings and Standard Bank moving forward. 16 July 2009 Amplats profits tank. China slashes iron ore prices. Anglo Coal to supply Eskom from 2012. And New World vs Old World wine producers. 15 July 2009 NYSE furious about use of its images on a prison consultancy website and Aurora buys Zambian timber business. 14 July 2009 Uncertainty around independent power producers damage SA’s investor relations and NUM says nationalising the country’s mines is not necessarily a good route to go. 13 July 2009 Sir John Parker has been appointed the new chairman of mining giant, Anglo American and world-renowned Business Author, Malcolm joins top business minds for the Leadership Summit later this month. 10 July 2009 Government intervenes in an attempt to stop that strike that threatens 2010. Investec defends massive charges hike and leaders gather for the G8. 09 July 2009 Mondi is restructuring as a result of the recession and Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Founder of Grameen Bank delivers annual Nelson Mandela Lecture. 08 July 2009 Bruce asks if its a good option to invest in tracker and Michael Jackson's sales rocket after his death. 07 July 2009 The oil price dropped to a five-week low and a prolonged stadium strike could hamper 2010 preparations. 06 July 2009 The country’s looking at a negative GDP figure and inflation targetting will remain between 3% and 6%. 03 July 2009 SARS has proposed new laws that will tighten the screws on taxpayers and the IDC receives R2bn in financial assistance requests. 02 July 2009 Interest rates remained flat, while the petrol and power prices have both been hiked but the Rand has stayed strong. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson succumbs to heart failure ahead of his comeback tour. 02 July 2009 Elna Moolman discusses South Africa’s economic outlook for the rest of the year; SAB's Norman Adami explained the intricacies of their BEE deal; RMB's Evan Walker explained why retail shares keep going up in spite of the current economic and regulatory environment. 02 July 2009 Dr. Cees Bruggemans explains the latest upsurge in consumer confidence, Koos Bekker unpacks the Naspers Results and Victor Kgomoeswana gives us the latest African Business News 01 July 2009 Thembinkosi Bonakele and Anthony Norton discuss the Competition Commission to probe the supermarket industry; Dr Steve Lennon from Eskom gives background to independent power producers. Steven Powell and Magnus Heystek explained Bernard Madoff sentencing in a New York court and how ordinary people can avoid being caught in Ponzi and pyramid schemes. 30 June 2009 Governor Tito Mboweni has kept the repo rate at 7.5% with the prime lending rate remaining at 11%. The National Energy Regulator approves a 31.3% increase in tariffs for Eskom. 25 June 2009 Transnet are preparing for a challenging few years and CPI still sticky. 25 June 2009 First Rand and ABSA have both issued profit warnings saying the trading environment is tougher than expected. Standard Bank issued a similar warning a few weeks ago. 23 June 2009 Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll is expected to oppose the proposal to merge with rival Xstrata and Telkom profits down 29.6%. 22 June 2009 Cullinan reported profits down and Sasol also expects gloomy results. 19 June 2009 KFC plans to create at least 9 000 jobs in the next five years by opening around 300 new outlets. 18 June 2009 The South African assets of alleged Ponzi Scheme mastermind Barry Tannenbaum have been seized. And Sir Richard Branson will be in the country next month for a leadership summit. 17 June 2009 Australian journalist tracks down Tannenbaum and investigation into his alleged Ponzi Scheme heats up. 15 June 2009 Advocate Anton Katz spoke about Barry Tannenbaum’s possible extradition from Australia and advice on how to identify a Ponzi Scheme. 12 June 2009 Barry Tannenbaum tracked to St Ives in Sydney and Manchester United star striker Ronaldo sold to Spanish giants, Real Madrid for £80m. 12 June 2009 Sean Summers is one of several millionaires caught by a Pyramid Scheme and is there trouble on the horizon for McDonalds. 10 June 2009 First Rand appoints Black Chief Executive, it’s a first for the country’s banks. And Business Confidence Index still down. 10 June 2009 IATA says airlines are expecting huge losses and Standard Chartered remains strong in recession. 10 June 2009 Famous Brands reported an increase in figures and the Competition Commission says there may be more collusion at Sasol. 20 May 2009 Newly-listed Vodacom will focus on beefing up infrastructure and Sasol slapped with an increased fine of R250m for anti-competitive behaviour. 19 May 2009 The Vodacom listing went ahead today. A court ruling on Sunday ruled out Icasa's last-minute bid to stop it. And Netcare is walking tall in the global market - the private healthcare group reported strong results. 18 May 2009 AngloGold missed its target in the first quarter but delivered a solid performance and Liberty makes a short-term profit sacrifice to reduce risk exposure. 15 May 2009 Waterford Estate has won a 10-year battle to register the name Waterford Stellenbosch as a trademark for its wines, and SABMiller stroked with mixed fortunes. 14 May 2009 Astral Foods has made a recovery in profitability despite increased feed costs. And, the auction of the Ernie-Els designed Highland Golf and Trout Estate was abandoned after failing to fetch a single bid. 13 May 2009 Aspen has acquired the rights to market, sell and distribute selected GSK pharmaceutical products in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa and PPC showed a 12% increase in revenue. 12 May 2009 Barloworld and JD Group both report a decline in earnings and Protech doing well despite Readymix acquisition not yet baring fruit. And the economic sector gives President Zuma’s cabinet a thumbs up! 11 May 2009 Food prices are unable to come down despite a healthy agricultural sector. And Harmony Gold results show an improvement. 08 May 2009 Gold Fields remains positive about achieving goal of producing one million ounces of gold per quarter and Kelly’s results lag behind Adcorp and Advtech but have positive impact on the markets. 07 May 2009 Sasol was slapped with a multi-million rand fine for anti-competitive practices. FNB ventures into foreign territory and Brett Kebble’s private art collection consisting of 133 works goes under the hammer. 06 May 2009 Vehicle sales down for the fourth time in as many months and Sappi hoping for a turnaround after recording its worst results. 05 May 2009 Nersa dropped the price of transporting petroleum through Transnet pipelines by more than 10%. And SA Coal Mining Holdings suspended by the JSE. 04 May 2009 Governor Tito Mboweni dropped the interest rate by 100 basis points bringing the cumulative rate cut since December to 350 basis points. And New Clicks Holdings who reported a healthy performance plan to open more pharmacies. 30 April 2009 Inflation came in marginally lower at 8.5% year-on-year. The Rand breaks through the R8.50-to-the-Dollar mark. And a rare blue diamond found at the Cullinan Mine in Pretoria, is being shown off in London before it goes on sale in Geneva next month. 29 April 2009 OMIGSA looks at the global economic climate and the way forward. And Liberty International raises proceeds of approximately £500-600m by means of a firm placing and, a placing and open offer of new ordinary shares. 28 April 2009 Investors are anxiously awaiting Zuma’s decisions on who will be in his cabinet when he takes over the reigns. 24 April 2009 Pamodzi Gold’s assets have finally been placed under provisional liquidation and iBurst MD Alan Knott Craig Jnr throws in the towel to be with his family. 24 April 2009 CMH Holdings' earnings took a 25% knock and retail giant Pick 'n Pay are performing well despite the recession. 23 April 2009 Bruce looked at the impact of the elections on South Africa’s business ratings and economy. 21 April 2009 Global markets pulled back sharply today and the Rand weakened marginally ahead of the election, before bouncing back. PSG profit takes a knock. 20 April 2009 Steven Ambrose spoke about the Communications Ministry after Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri. Sir David Tweedie, the world’s most influential accountant, spoke about globalizing and simplifying accounting standards in light of the global economic crisis and how SA’s SME industry is being used as a model for the rest of the world. 17 April 2009 The Rand performed wel today hovering around the R9-to-the-dollar mark. And SAB miller has a marginal drop in beer sales, but can it be sustained. 16 April 2009 Retail Sales Figures went down 4.5%. And Simmer & Jack are looking at the viability of buying Pamodzi's Orkney operations. 15 April 2009 General Motors SA has predicted that new car prices will rise by at least 20% in the next year. And Protea Hotels now proudly South African. 14 April 2009 Adcock Ingram has made a R2.1bn bid for Cipla Medpro and Seardel to cut 1 400 jobs. 09 April 2009 CGAP, a microfinance group based at the World Bank, is supporting WIZZIT Bank to deliver banking services to poor people in South Africa’s small towns and rural areas. And, the West Africa Cable System will link several countries in Africa and Europe with high capacity international bandwith. The cable is to be laid under the sea. 08 April 2009 The markets remain unmoved despite the NPA’s decision to drop charges against ANC President Jacob Zuma and banking confidence continues on the downward trend. 06 April 2009 The Competition Commission says it cannot force banks to lower their rates because there are too many roleplayers that regulate banks. And, if you are a recruitment agency, are you using the internet effectively? 03 April 2009 Vehicle sales were slightly up since last month, but the industry outlook still remains bleek and how does SA rate in the franchising industry. 02 April 2009 . The Revenue Service released its latest tax collection figures today which showed that it collected R625.57bn, just 0.34% off from their revised target and the impending transport strike could bring crippling fuel shortages. 01 April 2009 Chris spoke about the impact of the trade deficit, got results from Pallinghurst and looked at the latest property index. 31 March 2009 What is the Eskom tariff hike likely to be and should companies be opting for Single Stock Futures. 30 March 2009 PSG Online hit by fraud perpetrated by one of its own traders and Chris talks franchising becoming a popular choice in the current economic climate. 27 March 2009 PPI came in at 7.3% today and Standard Bank apologised for increasing credit card limits without permission of its customers. 26 March 2009 Bruce takes a look at the inflation hike and Standard Bank's contravention of the National Credit Act. 25 March 2009 Bruce focused on the interest rate cut and spoke to Investment Solutions' Chris Hart and Futuregrowth's chief investment officer Andrew Canter. 25 March 2009 SIM’s Kookie Kooyman talked to Bruce about the US’s latest bank rescue plan. Bruce also looked at the oil price with Coronation’s Henk Groenewald and results from Advtech. 23 March 2009 Bruce tackled the issue of pensions with the Association for Savings and Investment. He also got to the bottom of the Pamodzi Gold drama with CEO Peter Steenkamp. 21 March 2009 Bruce found out why Ben Bernanke's bond purchase put a rocket under the markets. He also talked to Investec CEO Stephen Koseff about how the bank is doing. There was also a look at the new Tourvest and building confidence. 19 March 2009 Bruce looked at the decision by the Reserve Bank to hold an MPC meeting on Monday and Tuesday. He also looked at how the rand reacted to the news as well as examined retail sales released by Stats SA. 19 March 2009 Bruce talked to Nedbank CEO designate Mike Brown about his position, looked at results from Cashbuild, analysed the property with Erwin Rode and chatted to Victor Kgomoeswana about business on the African continent. 17 March 2009 Bruce talks to communication specialist Clive Simpkins about the media’s role in the credit crunch. He also talks to Mondi CEO David Hawthorn about where the paper industry is headed, find out more about offshore gambling and got results from Gold Reef Resorts. 17 March 2009 Finance Minister Trevor Manuel spoke to Bruce from London where he is attending the G20 meeting. The Minister gave his thoughts on the current economic crisis as well as the impact on South Africa. 13 March 2009 Bruce talked to the MTN CEO Phuthuma Nhleko about the telecoms firm's results and prospects going forward. He also looked at the disappointing manufacturing data with Sanlam's group economist Jac Laubscher. 13 March 2009 Old Mutual CEO Julian Roberts was in studio to talk about the insurer's strategy into the future. There was also results from Metropolitan and Aveng. 12 March 2009 Bruce talked to FirstRand CEO Paul Harris about the banking group's disappointing results, Credit Guarantee's senior economist Luke Doig explained the pressures the South African consumer is under, and SA Flyer's Guy Leitch looked at the demise of SAA CEO. 11 March 2009 Bruce talked to Sasol CEO Pat Davies about how the multinational is dealing with the economic crisis as it released solid results. He also talked to the CEOs of the JSE, AVI and Iliad about their respective results. 10 March 2009 Bruce talked to the South African Institute of International Affairs' Peter Draper about how South Africa is faring, in terms of trade in the current economic climate. Also he found out where executive remuneration is headed. 08 March 2009 Bruce talked to Standard Bank CEO Jacko Maree, Sanlam CEO Dr Johan van Zyl and Aspen's CEO Stephen Saad about their respective results. Then he chatted to the Competition Commission about an investigation into alledged collusion in the bicycle industry. 05 March 2009 Bruce talked to Old Mutual CEO Julian Roberts about the giant insurer is coping with the economic slowdown and its plans for the future. He also asked Tiger Brands CEO Peter Matlare why the group has pulled out of talks to take over AVI 04 March 2009 Bruce talked to McCarthy’s Brand Pretorius and Nedbank chief economist Dennis Dykes about the state of South Africa’s motor industry. This against a background of falling vehicle sales and international bailouts. Bruce also looked at the future of the dividend. 03 March 2009 Bruce tries to find out if extreme pessimism provides a buying opportunity, talks to Bidvest CEO Brian Joffe about how his company is dealing with the economic crisis and gets to the bottom of the rumours that Old Mutual may be selling Nedbank. 02 March 2009 Banking Associations of SA’s Stuart Grobler and Absa’s Louis von Zeuner discuss SA bank’s preparedness for any strike by cash in transit unions while Investment Solutions Glenn Silverman talks about the changing attitudes of people towards money after being hit by global financial crisis. Independent Investment Advisor William Bowler analyses the day’s market performance. 27 February 2009 Today more than nine JSE listed companies published their financial results. Nedbank’s Tom Boardman, Liberty’s Bruce Hemphill, Grindrod’s Alan Olivier and Massmart’s Grant Pattison take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 26 February 2009 Chief executives of Imperial Holdings’ Hubert Brody and Murray & Roberts’ Brian Bruce take Bruce through their respective companies’ results while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. StatsSA’s Patrick Kelly discusses the impact of financial services firms’ fee increases on the new inflation figures after Investec’s Andre Roux analyses the inflation numbers for Bruce. 25 February 2009 Exxaro’s Sipho Nkosi, Santam’s Ian Kirk and AECI’s Graham Edwards take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results before MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates him on the top business news of the week on the African continent. RMB’s Andrew Vincent analyses the day’s market performance while Standard Bank’s Goolam Ballim discusses the latest GDP figures. 24 February 2009 Tongaat Hulett’s Peter Staude takes Bruce through his company’s financial results before Bowman Gilfillan’s Adam Harris discusses the latest liquidation and insolvencies released by Stats SA. Old Mutual’s Tracy Brodziak’s analyses the day’s market performance while the new head of Alternative Investment Management Association talks the regulation of hedge funds. 24 February 2009 Cadiz’s Peter Major and Anglo American’s Kuseni Dlamini discuss Anglo American financial results - Anglo American suspended dividends for the first time since the outbreak of World War II, halted share buybacks and announced 19,000 job cuts after metals prices collapsed. Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s market performance before Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 20 February 2009 Woolworths’ Simon Susman, Discovery’s Adrian Gore, Implat’s David Brown and Mvela Resources’ Pine Pienaar takes Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 19 February 2009 Distell’s Jan Scannell; Shoprite’s Whitey Basson and Truworths’ Michael Mark take Bruce through their respective firms financial results before Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 18 February 2009 Comair’s Erik Venter takes Bruce though his company’s financial results after SARS’ Rudolph Mastenbroek discusses the arrest of a VAT fraud syndicate while Jawitz Properties’ Herschel Jawitz talks about the new sales method they are about to introduce to the local market. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on the top African business stories of the week after RMB’s Iain Power analysis of the market performance. 17 February 2009 Group 5’s Mike Upton and Kumba Iron Ore’s Chris Griffith takes Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while JSE’s Leanne Parsons explains why the bourse had some technical glitches today. Eyewitness’ Stephen Grootes updates Bruce of the fraud court case against Alexander Forbes’ former employee while Yale’s Prof. Robert Shiller discusses the effect of US’ stimulus packages on the money markets. Old Mutual’s Feroz Basa analyses the day’s market performance. 16 February 2009 Eyewitness’ Stephen Grootes updates Bruce on the ANC’s decision on Carl Niehaus after he was exposed for being corrupt. Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs’ Steven Powell talks about whether corruption is rampant in the country’s business community. Gateways’ Ian Mann reviews a business - True North by Bill George before Aveng’s Roger Jardine talks about being fined for collusion. Sanlam’s Garth Curry analyses the day’s market performance. 13 February 2009 City Lodge’s Clifford Ross takes Bruce through his company results before Kelly Group’s Grenville Wilson updates him on how his company is performing in the current market conditions. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance before Frontier Advisory’s Martyn Davies talks about China’s future as the next economic power-house. 12 February 2009 Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, Deneys Reitz’s Ernie Lai King, Stanlib’s Kevin Lings and Grant Thorton’s Christel di Prezz discuss this year’s budget. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 11 February 2009 Economist.co.za’s Mike Schussler discusses the impact of another non-working day in April while RMB’s Patrick Mathidi analyses the day’s market performance. Deloitte’s Billy Joubert and Old Mutual’s Johann Els discuss what is expected in the in the finance minister’s 2009 budget speech before Hulamin’s Alan Fourie takes Bruce through his company’s financial results. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on the top business stories on the African continent. 10 February 2009 Absa’s Steve Booysen and Anglo Platinum’s Neville Nicollau take Bruce through their respective company’s financial results while Absa’s Jeff Gable and PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Mark Badenhorst discuss what can be expected from the finance minister’s budget speech this week. Fin24’s David McKay updates Bruce on the opening of the 2009 Mining Indaba. Old Mutual’s Richard Hasson analyses the day’s market performance. 09 February 2009 Telkom’s Peter Nelson explains why they fired their chief of operations while Harmony’s Graham Briggs and Mutual & Federal’s Keith Kennedy take Bruce through their respective firms’ financial results. Bruce plays the notorious biz quiz after Sanlam’s David Peacock’s analysis of markets performance. 06 February 2009 Standard Chartered Bank’s Razia Khan, Ginsburg Asset Consulting’s Martin Jankelowitz, The Efficient Group’s Dawie Roodt and Integer’s Simon Stockley discusses the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to slash rates. FNB’s Michael Jordaan takes Bruce through the bank’s decision to cut its lending rate three days later before PSG Konsult’s Willem Theron talks about his firm’s acquisition of T-sec. BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 05 February 2009 Pick n Pay’s Nick Badminton updates Bruce on his firm’s meeting with its suppliers before HIS Global Insight’s Ronel Oberholzer discusses the revising of the 2008 trade deficit by SARS. Cadiz’s Peter Major analyses BHP Billiton’s financial results while Investec’s Chris Steward wraps up the day’s market performance. Mweb’s Rudi Jansen and Ananzi’s Mark Buwalda discuss the IT sector’s restructuring and retrenchments. 04 February 2009 B&M Analysts’ Justin Barnes discusses the vehicles sales figures after Eyewitness News’ Many Wiener reports on the ANC’s take on the economic policy. Investec’s Andre Roux and Stats SA’s Patrick Kelly talk about the new inflation basket before Webber Wentzel’s Peter Leon chat about the country’s mining safety report. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on the biggest business stories on the African continent while RMB’s Wayne McCurrie analyses the day’s market performance. 03 February 2009 Vestact’s Paul Theron and JSE’s Alan Thompson discuss the pros and cons of trading in single stock futures before Sappi’s Ralph Boetger takes Bruce through his company results. Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke analyses the day’s market performance while Tariff & Trade Intelligence Riaan de Lange talks about the SARS anomaly. 02 February 2009 Harvard’s Niall Ferguson discusses the history of money and its rise after, Anglo American’s Kuseni Dlamini talks about the impact of global crisis on commodities. Bruce plays the biz quiz with listeners, after Sanlam’s Greg Katzenellenbogen’s analysis of the markets. 30 January 2009 FirstRand’s Paul Harris discusses sentiment at the World Economic Forum in Davos before Gold Fields’ Nick Holland takes Bruce through his company’s interim results. SA’s finance minister Trevor Manuel talks about the global markets impact on South Africa while SARS commissioner Pravin Gordhan talks about the receiver’s new accord with the banking sector. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 29 January 2009 PricewaterhouseCoopers James du Preez talks about the world economic forum in Davos while Barnard Jacobs Mellet’s Elna Moolman discuses the latest inflation figures. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance before AngloGold’d Mark Cutifani tells Bruce about the company’s strategy and sale of a stake of one their mines. 28 January 2009 Investment Solutions’ Chris Hart discusses the impact of bad debt on the country’s economy before World Wide Worx’s Steven Ambrose discusses the telecoms industry and Vodacom’s trading update. FNB Africa has been granted a banking license in Zambia - it CEO Jabu Khethe talks about the firm’s strategy going forward while Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on other big business stories of the week on the African continent. RMB’s Norman Mackechnie analyses the day’s market performance. 27 January 2009 Rogers Holdings and Quantum Fund’s Jim Rogers discusses the current state of global financial markets. He reckons we are still in trouble. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Chris Bredenhann discusses the oil price’s volatility while Old Mutual Denzil Burger analyses the day’s market performance. Pick n Pay’s Nick Badminton talks about how food prices should be adjusted. 26 January 2009 The DTI’s Christiaan Saaiman responds to the Wines of South Africa’s claims that the department is lacking in assisting the wine industry while Interger’s Simon Stockley discusses the changing face of the mortgage originators. David Bullard and Bruce debate whether bankers that never played enough or too much of monopoly as children are to blame for the credit crush. Sanlam’s David Peacock analyses the day’s market performance before Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 23 January 2009 Cadiz’s Peter Major analyses BHP Billiton’s trading update before OUTsurance’s Willem Roos talks about launching his company in Australia. Institute of Directors’ Lindie Engelbrecht talks to Bruce about the number of female directors on the JSE’s top 40 listed companies while Investec’s Chris Steward evaluates the day’s market performance. 21 January 2009 RMBH’s Peter Cooper talks to Bruce about his company’s decision to sell Glenrand MIB before Ellies’ Wayne discusses his company’s financial results. RMB’s Iain Power analyses the day’s market performance on the bourse. 20 January 2009 Sasol’s Pat Davies discusses the leniency application they submitted for with the Competition Commission while Coronation’s Pallavi Ambekar talks about Richemont’s trading update. Old Mutual’s Neil Brown analyses the day’s market performance before Cashbuild’s Pat Goldrick talks Bruce through his company’s second quarter operational statement. Sanlam’s Kokkie Kooyman and Citadel’s Neil Brown talk the global crisis and South African companies’ exposure. 19 January 2009 Investec’s Andre Roux discusses the latest PMI figures before Redefine’s Brian Azizollahoff talks about buying out its competitors while Absa’s Chris Gilmour analyses SABMiller’s trading update and strategies. MTN’s Tim Lowry discusses the company’s deal with Neotel on building a fibre optic network together while Standard Financial Market’s Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. Mining and gold production stats come out today – Cadiz Peter Major takes Chris through these. 15 January 2009 Ernst & Young’s Emilio Pera discusses the banking index while Frost & Sullivan’s Wonder Nyanjowa talks about the failed buy out of Mvela and Northam Platinum. Competition Commission’s Maarten van Hoven takes Chris through their decision making on blocking the merger of road companies before The Efficient Group’s Dawie Roodt talks about South Africa’s economic image in the world. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 14 January 2009 JSE’s Noah Greenhill discusses how he views the markets might perform this year while UNISA’s Carel Van Aardt talks about South Africans salary increases. Cape Town Tourism’s Mariette Du Toit takes Chris through the December’s tourism figures. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up all the major business stories of the week in Africa after RMB’s Andrew Vintcent analysis of the day’s market performance. SA CCI’s takes Chris through the business confidence figures. 13 January 2009 Yale’s Prof. Robert Giles discusses how he predicted the credit crisis and answers questions on whether we are near the end while RMB’s John Cairns analyses the rand’s performance. Just Money’s Andy Gilder talks about the research they conducted on how South Africans’ financial confidence. Hay Group’s Giles Robinson talks about the pay gap report after Old Mutual’s Tracy Brodziak analysis of the day’s market performance. 12 January 2009 Brenthurst Wealth Management’ Magnus Heystek discusses the Bernie Madoff’s scheme’s link to South Africans while independent financial advisor William Bowler analyses the day’s market performance. Bruce plays the final Biz Quiz of the year with listeners after Gateway’s Ian Mann’s talk on the best business books of the year. 29 December 2008 Brenthurst Wealth Management’ Magnus Heystek discusses the Bernie Madoff’s scheme’s link to South Africans while independent financial advisor William Bowler analyses the day’s market performance. Bruce plays the final Biz Quiz of the year with listeners after Gateway’s Ian Mann’s talk on the best business books of the year. 19 December 2008 Business Day’ Peter Bruce and Fin24.com’s David McKay discuss top business stories of the year while BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. Dykes van Heerden Attorney’s Johan van Heerden talks about the impact of the National Credit Act has on bonds after FNB’s Cees Bruggemans analysis of the producer price index figures. 18 December 2008 RMB’s Paulo Sanatore and Free Market Foundation’s Leon Louw discuss the 2008 and 2009’s economy before Cadiz’s Rajay Ambekar talks about the MTN’s BEE deal. Old Mutual’s Feroz Basa analyses the day’s market performance while Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana discusses top business stories on the African continent. 17 December 2008 Deloitte’s Duane Newman discusses the US’s automotive industry while Competition Commission’s Shan Ramburuth talks about the commission’s technical report on the banking inquiry. Sanlam’s Greg Katzenellenbogen analyses the day’s market performance then Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 12 December 2008 Standard Chartered Bank’s Razia Kahn, the Efficient Group’s Dawie Roodt; Absa’s Marcel de Klerk and Jawitz Properties’ Herschel Jawitz discuss the central bank’s decision to slash by half a percent. They talk about the impact of this decision on the economy, vehicle and property sales. 11 December 2008 Neotel’s Ajay Pandey discusses the capital raised for his company while the JSE’s Nicky Newtown-King and BESA’s Garth Greubel talk their firms’ business integration. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s markets performance before PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Tom Winterboer talks about what it takes to get through the financial crisis. 10 December 2008 FNB’s Cees Bruggemans and Stanlib’s Kevin Lings discusses the latest consumer confidence figures as well as those of the widening current account deficit. Nedbank’s Graham Dempster talks about their alliance with Ecobank before MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana discusses Africa’s top business stories of the week. RMB’s Andrew Vintcent analyses the day’s market performance. 09 December 2008 Cadiz’s Peter Major discusses Anglo America’s decision to cut its capex before Murray & Roberts’ Brian Bruce talks about the firm’s business dealings in Dubai. Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke analyses the day’s markets performance while Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs’ Steven Powell talk about the increase of white collar crime. 08 December 2008 Investec’s Peter Eerdmans and Investment Solutions Chris Hart discuss the emerging markets’ economic growth while Sanlam’s David Peacock analyses the day’s market performance before Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with the listeners. 05 December 2008 London School of Economics’ Prof. David Webb discusses the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates while Standard Chartered’s Helen Henton talks about the oil price dropping to lower levels. BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance before Standard & Poor’s Konrad Reuss foretells of tough economic conditions in 2009. 04 December 2008 Sanlam’s Johan van Zyl discusses his firm’s trading update statement while the Center of Chinese Studies’ Martin Davies looks at how the Chinese economy is facing the current global economic market turmoil. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance and company announcements after FNB’s Cees Bruggemans concludes his talk on the possibility of an interest rate cut. 04 December 2008 Adcock’s Jonathan Louw takes Bruce thought his company’s financial results while FirstRand’s Paul Harris warns that his firm’s profit might fall by between 18 percent and 26 percent. McCarthy’s Brand Pretorius discusses the latest vehicles sales figures before MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana talks about the top business stories on the African continent. RMB’s Iain Power analyses the day’s market performance and company announcements. 03 December 2008 Investec’s Mokgatla Madisha discusses the latest PMI figures while Independent labour analyst Gavin Brown talks about looming job cuts. Pioneer Foods’ Andre Hanekom takes Bruce through his company’s financial results before Absa’s Jacques Du Toit analyses on the housing figures. Old Mutual’s Denzil Burger looks at the day’s market performance and company announcements. 01 December 2008 Stanlib’s Kevin Lings analyses the latest deficit and the country’s credit growth before Deloitte’s Nick Icely’s discussion on executives’ remuneration. Sanlam’s Greg Katzenellenbogen analyses the day’s market performance while the Alliance Group’s Rael Levitt talks about the controversial auction of a Sandhurst mansion. Chamber of mines’ France Barker discusses the impact of the new safety bill The Chris plays the Biz Quiz with the listeners. 28 November 2008 Ernst & Young’s Derek Engelbrecht discusses the company’s retail survey over the Christmas season while Nedbank’s Nicky Weimar analyses the latest PPI figures after Mutual & Federal’s Keith Kennedy’s chat about Old Mutual’s decision not to sell the general insurance firm. TriAlpha’s Cobus Kruger talks about the current global markets before AIG’s Peter Flint discusses the country’s economic growth. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 27 November 2008 Omnia’s Rod Humphris, Naspers Koos Bekker and Kelly Group’s Grenville Wilson take Chris through their companies financial results while RMB’s Rudolf Gouws and BJM’s Elna Moolman discuss inflation and the latest business confidence figures. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 26 November 2008 Tiger Brands’ Peter Matlare and Remgro’s Thys Visser take Chris Gibbons through their companies’ financial results before RMB’s Patrick Mathidi analyses the day’s market performance. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana discusses top business stories of week on the African continent after Nedbank’s Dennis Dykes analyses of the South Africa’s latest economic growth figures. 25 November 2008 Netcare’s Richard Friedland, Abil’s Leon Kirkinis, Vukile’s Gerhard vanZ yl and Alexander Forbes’ Bruce Campbell take Chris Gibbons through their respective companies’ financial results while 702’s Stephen Grootes discusses the manner at which information on ABSA’s incoming CEO, Maria Ramos was handled. Old Mutual’s Tracy Brodziak analyses the day’s market performance. 24 November 2008 Absa’s Gill Marcus, Maria Ramos and Sanlam’s Kokkie Kooyman talk about management changes at Absa while. Nampak’s John Bortolan discusses his company’s results and his replacement by Oceana’s Andrew Marshall. Sanlam’s Garth Curry analyses the day’s markets performance and company news then Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with the listeners. 21 November 2008 Sanlam’s Barend Ritter discusses the performance of the platinum sector while Avusa’s Prakash Desai takes Bruce through his company’s financial results. Aflease’s Neal Froneman discusses the proposed merger with Australia’s mining company, BMA Gold after Liberty’s Russell Harte takes Bruce through his company’s nine month trading update. BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 20 November 2008 Vox telecoms’ Tony van Marken and Austro Group’s Robert Friese take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results before MTN’s Tim Lowry discusses the latest developments in the telecoms industry. FNB’s John Loos talks about the strains that the property and construction sectors seem to be suffering while Investec Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 19 November 2008 Freeworld Coatings’ Andre Lamprecht and Lonmin’s Ian Farmer take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana discusses Africa’s top business stories of the week. RMB’s Wayne McCurrie analyses the day’s market performance before Oasis Group’s Adam Ebrahim talks about the reasons why his company is against Tiger Brands’ bid for AVI. 18 November 2008 JD Group’s David Sussman and Barloworld’s Clive Thompson take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Tiger Brands’ Peter Matlare talks about his company’s bid to buy its competitor, AVI. Old Mutual’s Richard Hasson analyses company news and the day’s market performance. 17 November 2008 Astral Foods’ Nick Wentzel takes Bruce through his company’s results while Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s market performance. Gateway’s Ian Mann reviews a business book: The Game Changer by A.G Lafley and R. Charan before Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 14 November 2008 Investec’s Stephen Koseff, SABMIller’s Malcolm Wyman, Oceana’s Andrew Marshall and Illovo’s Don Macleod take Bruce through their respective company results while Rudi analyses the day’s market performance. 13 November 2008 Chief executives of retailers Mr Price and Spar Group and technology company DiData’s Brett Dawson take Bruce through their respective company results. Deloitte’s Rodger George discusses the Deloitte Year-end Holiday Survey 2008 while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 12 November 2008 PPC’s John Gommersall, Coronation Fund’s Hugo Nelson take Bruce through their respective company results while Banking Association Cas Coovadia responds to Fitch’s downgrading of SA Banks. RMB’s Norman Mackechnie analyses the day’s market performance then Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana discusses top business stories on the African continent. 11 November 2008 Lewis Group’s Alan Smart and Raubex Group’s Francois Diedrechsen take Bruce though their respective companies’ financial results while WorldWideWorx’s Steve Ambrose’s discusses the sale of Mweb’s sub-Saharan business to Telkom. Old Mutual’s Denzil Burger analyses the day’s market performance. 10 November 2008 NedGroup’s Syd Vianello answer’s the question on whether African Bank over-paid when buying Ellerines then British Airways’ Lin Glass looks the her company’s results and the impact on South African routes. Sanlam’s Kim Kritzeinger analyses the day’s market performance. 07 November 2008 Old Mutual’s Julian Roberts, Sappi’s Ralph Boettger take Bruce through their companies’ respective results while Investec’s Russell Silberston discusses The Bank of England’s rate cut. Telkom’s Rueben September and Vodafone’s Bob Collymore talk about the sales of Vodacom’s stake to Vodafone then BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market news. 06 November 2008 ArcelorMittal’s Nonkululeko Nyebedza-Heita, Medi-Clinic’s Edwin Hertzog and Esor’s Bernie Krone take Bruce through their companies’ financial results while Wesizwe Platinum’s Mike Solomon discusses the company’s trading update. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 05 November 2008 Nedbank’s Tom Boardman discusses his company’s third quarter trading statement while Dave king and SARS’ Logan Wort debate the tax evasion charges against King. RMB’s Andrew Vintcent analyses the day’s market performance before Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up with top business stories of the week in Africa. 05 November 2008 Stanford University’s Paul Romer discusses ways of achieving faster and more job-intensive growth before Ashburton’s Jonathan Schiessl talks about investment opportunities in the east. Old Mutual’s Neil Brown analyses the day’s market performance while Protech Khuthele’s Gerald Chapman takes Bruce through the company results. 03 November 2008 Brait’s Anthony Ball, Harmony Gold’s Graham Briggs take Bruce through their respective companies’ results while Altech’s Craig Venter discusses their court case against the communications ministry. Sanlam’s David Peacock analyses the day’s market performance while Jac Laubscher – then Bruce plays the Biz quiz with the listeners. 31 October 2008 AngloGold’s Mark Cutifani, Foschini’s Doug Murray take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Cannon Asset Management’s Dr. Adrian Saville analyses the latest producer price index figures right after Bond Exchanges Garth Greubel’s response on the JSE bid for them. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 30 October 2008 Gold Fields’ Nick Holland take Bruce through the company result before Citi Bank’s Gordon Rogers answers questions on wealth creation in the current global markets. Stanlib’s Kevin Lings analyses the latest CPIX and SA Credit growth figures while African Bank’s Nithia Nalliah talks about the reopening of the Masonge share offer. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 29 October 2008 Transnet’s Maria Ramos takes Bruce through the company’s interim results while Warren Buffet’s expert, Robert Miles talks about the legendary investor’s methodology of reading and playing markets. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana wraps ups the week’s top business stories in Africa right after Vox Telecoms’ Tony van Marken’s discussion with Bruce on their trading update. 29 October 2008 Bruce finds out more about the JSE's offer to purchase the Bond Exchange of South Africa, learns about how the role of PE ratios is changing and looks at results from Famous Brands. 28 October 2008 Bruce talked to Prof Daniel Diermeier about how this crisis could be better managed and then talked to Liston Meintjes who has 30 years of experience on the markets. He asked Liston for some pointers on how to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 25 October 2008 Standard Bank CEO Jacko Maree gave Bruce his perspective on the global economic crisis as well as how the bank is dealing with the credit crunch. Bruce also looked at results from New Clicks and the construction industry with Group Five. 24 October 2008 Bruce talked to precious metals analyst Paul van Eeden about his views on gold and platinum. Global Trader dealer Tapiwa Karoro looked at the state of the rand. 23 October 2008 Bruce talks to Finance Minister Trevor Manuel about his ‘mini’ budget delivered earlier today. He also talks to Pick n Pay CEO Nick Badminton about the retailer’s results and their new partnership with BP. 22 October 2008 Bruce talks to Reg Rumney, director at the Centre for Economic Journalism at Rhodes University, about the chances of South Africa’s economy swinging to the left as well as what the Finance Minister will say in his Medium Term Budget Policy Statement. There’s also Mondi’s trading statement and results from Blue Financial Services. 21 October 2008 BOE’s Garth Mckenzie and Investec’s Jeremy Gardiner discuss the week’s market performance and whether it is a good idea to invest in the current status of global markets while Achelon’s Shawn Stockight and JSE’s Noah Greenhill talks about listing on the JSE and investing in small caps. 17 October 2008 RMB’s Brigid Taylor and FNB’s Cees Bruggemans discuss the performance of the currency before T-Sec’s Mike Schussler looks at the reasons why the oil reaching new lows. Delloite’s Greg Benjamin talks to Bruce about investor confidence while ASISA’s Di Turpin discusses the money market funds. Standard financial markets Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 16 October 2008 Absa’s Gavin Opperman clarifies the confusion over the bank’s FlexiReserve facility just before Stanlib’s Kevin Lings takes Bruce through the latest SA retail sales figures. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance while Foord Assets Management’s Darron West talks about why bear markets are great. 15 October 2008 Macquarie FirstSouth Securities’ Julian Wentzel discusses trading warning from brewer SABMiller, while Ernst & Young’s Emilio Pera talks about the banking index. RMB’s Patrick Mathidi analyses the day’s market performance before Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up the week’s top business stories in Africa. 15 October 2008 Bruce spoke to TriAlpha's Jeff Keen and Investec CEO Stephen Koseff about the state of global markets and the direction they are headed in. He also looked at gold coins and bullion as an investment in difficult economic times. 14 October 2008 Finance Minister Trevor Manuel chatted to Bruce from the IMF meeting in Washington about the current global crisis. Bruce also got market analysis from First South’s Imtiaz Ahmed and RE:CM’s Piet Viljoen. 10 October 2008 CITI”s Jean-Francois Mercier, Econometrix’s George Glynos discuss the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates while Centre for Economics Journalism in Africa’s Reg Rumney talks about how the credit crisis will affect SA policy options. Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 09 October 2008 Sanlam’s Patrice Rassou, Charles Stanley’s Jeremy Batstone discuss the UK’s banks’ bail out and the rates cuts by central banks while Nedbank’s Dave Gracey looks at the performance of local and global currencies. Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc’s Serge Belamant talks about his company’s return to the JSE just after Investec’s analysis of the markets performance. 08 October 2008 Altron’s Robbie Venter takes Bruce through his company’s interim results just after Investment Solutions’ Chris Hart discussion on inflation and deflation. Talk Radio’s Kevin Garber talks about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate cut. RMB’s Norman Mackechnie’s analyses the day’s market performance before Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana takes Bruce through the top business stories of the week on the African continent. 08 October 2008 London School of Economics’ Prof. David Webb, Metropolitan’s Rejane Woodruffe, Brenthurst Wealth’s Magnus Heystek and Old Mutual’s Denzil Burger dissect the status of the global financial markets and the proposed bail-out plans. 06 October 2008 Sasol’s Pat Davies discusses the implications of his company being fined by the EU while Investec’s Michael Power talks about equities performance in light of the financial crisis. Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s market performance before Thinkmoney.co.za’s Mike Kann talks about his research into the cheapest credit card on the market. 03 October 2008 Implats’ David Brown discusses his mining firm’s bid for Mvela and Northam platinum just after McCarthy’s Brand Pretorius analyses the latest car figures with Bruce. RMB’s Brigid Taylor looks the rand’s performance against international currencies while Columbia Business School’s David Beim discusses the implications of the US’s $700 billion rescue plan to financial institutions. Standard Financial Markets analyses the day’s market performance. 02 October 2008 Capitec Bank’s Riaan Stassen takes Bruce through his company’s interim financial results just before Lion of Africa’s Liston Meintjies discusses platinum’s performance on the global markets. Deloitte’s David Conradie discusses the company’s survey on the best company to work for while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 01 October 2008 Templeton Asset Management’s Mark Mobius discusses the US’s congresses financial sector rescue plan while The Don Group’s Thabiso Tlelai takes Bruce through his company’s financial results. Right after Mabili Reward’s Laurence Grubb talks to Bruce about his company’s Directors Remuneration Report for 2008 – Bruce chats to Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana about Africa’s top business stories of the week. RMB’s Evan Walker analyses the day’s market performance. 01 October 2008 Sanlam’s Kokkie Kooyman discusses the global markets’ meltdown while Sappi’s Ralph Boettger talks about their recent acquisition of M-real’s business. Oasis’ Ridwan Kajee updates Bruce on the Bidvest share bid for Nampak before Phumelela’s Rina Du Plessis takes Bruce through his company’s financial results. Webber Wentzel’s Anthony Norton discusses how the law is clamping down on cartels while Old Mutual’s Fereoz Basa analyses the day’s market performance on the main bourse. 29 September 2008 Charles Stanley’s Jeremy Batstone discusses Henry Paulson’s $700 Billion bail-out proposal while Investments Solutions Chris Hart talks about South Africa’s credit growth forecast. Economic analyst JP Landman talks about the SACP’s call for economic policies’ overhaul then Sanlam’s David Peacock unravels the day’s market performance. Show ends with Chris playing the Biz Quiz with the listeners. 26 September 2008 RMB’s Alan Pullinger and PSG Online’s John Vorster discuss problems at Dealstream while Barnard Jacobs Mellet’s Elna Moolman talks about the latest PPI figures. Independent scenario planner, Clem Sunter and Stephen Grootes analyse the installing of Kgalema Motlanthe as the new president of South Africa. BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 25 September 2008 Department of Finance’s Lesetja Kganyago discusses the resignation of finance minister, Trevor Manuel while Absa Capital’s Jeff Gable analyses the latest CPIX figures. Ernst & Young’s Philip Hourquebie talks about the company’s involvement with online trading company, Dealstream. Absa’s Louis von Zeuner takes Bruce through the firm’s planned retrenchments then Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana focuses on top business stories on the continent. RMB’s Patrick Mathidi analyses the day’s market performance. 24 September 2008 Business Unity SA’s Vic van Vuuren and independent political analyst Nic Borain discuss the ANC’s change of leadership and what it means to the business community while the JSE’s Allan Thompson and Global Trader’s Charles Savage discuss trading online and troubles Dealstream is undergoing. Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke’s analyses the day’s market performance. 22 September 2008 RMB’s Paulo Senatori and Sanlam’s David Peacock analyses this week’s market performance while Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. Eyewitness News’ Stephen updates Bruce on the developments on ANC’s National Executive Committee’s decision on Mbeki’s future. 19 September 2008 Investec’s Max King, Sanlam’s Alwyn van der Merwe and Ginsburgh Asset Consulting’s, Martin Jankelowitz discuss how the current global financial turmoil should be handled while Neotel’s Wandile Zote talks about the resignation on the company’s financial director. Standard financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 18 September 2008 Comair’s Erik Venter and York Timbers’ Lance Cooper take Bruce through their companies’ results while Federated Investors Inc.’s Deborah Cunningham and Sanlam’s Arthur Kamp discuss the recent market turmoil. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 17 September 2008 FirstRands’s Paul Harris, Cashbuild’s Pat Goldrick and Aspen’s Stephen Saad take Bruce through their companies’ financial results while RMB’s Andrew Victcent analyses the day’s market performance. Redefine Income Fund’s Brian Azizollahoff discusses how his company is linked to Lehman Brothers. 17 September 2008 Sanlam’s Kokkie Kooyman and London banker, Dave discuss the impact of Lehman Brothers bankruptcy on South Africans and the state of the global banking sector while Econometrix’s Tony Twine analyses the latest oil prices figures. Fin24’s Rikus Delport talks about the life and times of South Africa’s top financial journalist Deon Basson. Old Mutual’s Tracy Brodziak unravels the day’s market performance then Medscheme’s Kevin Aron talks about the how the health industry is performing in the current economic pressures. 15 September 2008 Queensgate’s Andrew Hubbard talks to Bruce about his company’s listing on the Altx while Standard Bank’s Wlater De Wet discusses the performance of the base metals. Independent financial advisor, William Bowler analyses the day’s market performance then Investec’s Roelof Horne looks that at the impact of Zimbabwe settlement and Zuma’s court case judgment. 13 September 2008 Spur’s Pierre van Tonder discusses his company’s financial results while Wizzit Bank’s Brian Richardson talks about his firm’s business joint venture with Royal Bafokeng. RMB’s Brigid Taylor analyses the local currency’s performance, then BJM’s Mark Appleton looks at the commodities and resources’ melt-downs. BOE’s Graeme Korner unravels the day’s market performance of the bourse. 11 September 2008 Old Mutual’s Julian Roberts discuses the firm’s further write downs in the US and resignation of Jim Sutcliffe while Comair’s Gidon Novick updates Bruce of their business dealings with Malawi Air. RMB’s Rudolf Gouws analyses the latest business confidence figures while Investec’s chris Steward unpacks the day’s the market performance on the main bourse. 10 September 2008 Steinhoff’s Markus Jooste and Ceramic Industries’ Nick Booth take Bruce through their companies’ financial results while Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates him on this week’s top business stories through out Africa. RMB’s Wayne McCurrie analyses the day’s market performance. 09 September 2008 Sasol’s Pat Davies, Aveng’s Roger Jardine take Bruce through their companies’ financial results while the JSE’s Leanne Parsons and Vestact’s Paul Theron discuss in the impact and causes of the glitches the Johannesburg’s and London’s stock markets. Old Mutual’s Richard Hasson analyses the day’s market performance. 08 September 2008 Oasis’ Ridwan Kajee gives Bruce why they are rejecting Bidvest bid for Nampak’s percentage while Stenham Advisors’ Kevin Arenson discusses the global markets. Fedusa’s Dennis George talks about the Reserve Bank’s governor’s salary increase while Sanlam’s Gerhard Lampen analyses the day’s market performance. 05 September 2008 Sanlam’s Johan van Zyl discusses his firm’s financial results while the Reserve Bank’s Thandi Orleyn and PE Corporate Services’ Martin Wescott talk about the Reserve Bank governor’s salary increase. Chamber of Mines’ Roger Baxter discusses the latest gold production figures while Standard Chartered Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 05 September 2008 Discovery’s Adrian Gore, Metropolitan’s Wilhelm van Zyl take Bruce through their company results while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. Werkmans Attorney’s Paul Winer discusses the government’s business rescue plan. 03 September 2008 Shoprite’s Whitey Basson discusses his company’s financial results with Bruce while Sasol’s Jacqui O’Sullivan explains why some of the Sasol Inzalo applicants have received their money back. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana takes Bruce through the top business stories of the week on the African continent while Retail Motor Industry Association’s Jeff Osborne analyses the latest vehicles sales figures. 03 September 2008 Bidvest’s Brian Joffe, Iliad Africa’s Ralph Patmore and WBHO’s Mike Wylie take Brue through their respective company’s financial results while Investec’s Andre Roux discusses the latest purchasing managers index. Old Mutual’s Denzil Burger analyses the day’s market performance. 01 September 2008 Vodacom’s Pieter Uys discusses the company’s acquisition of Gateway while FinWeek’s Belinda Anderson analyses Altech’s court case against Icasa. Sanlam’s William Rabie wraps up the day’s market performance while Gateway’s Ian Mann review a business book titled “What were they thinking” by Jefrrey Pfeffer. 29 August 2008 Sun International’s David Coutts-Trotter, MTN’s Phuthuma Nhleko, Impala Platinum’s David Brown take Bruce through their company results while BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 28 August 2008 Murray & Roberts’ Brian Bruce, Imperial Holdings Hubert Brody, Santam’s Ian Kirk and Growth Properties’s Nobert Sasse take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Vernon Bricknell Trust’s attorney discusses nationwide Airlines liquidation. Vesact’s Paul Theron analyses the day’s market performance. 27 August 2008 SA Post Office’s Motshoanetsi Lefoka , Eqstra’s Walter Hill and Dawn Group’s Derek Tod take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Glyn & Murray Attorneys’ Harron Laher updates Bruce on the Nationwide Airlines’ liquidation process. RMB’s Andrew Vintcent analyses the day’s market performance. 26 August 2008 Transnet’s Maria Ramos talks about Sunday Times’ allegations that the parastatal made a secret sale of Cape Town coastal land and sea area while AdvTech’s Frank Thompson takes Bruce through his company results. Old Mutual’s Tracey Brodziak analyses the day’s market performance while Adcock Ingram’s Jonathan Louw talks about their listing on the main bourse. 26 August 2008 Cadiz’s Peter Major discusses Gold Fields’ summons by Randgold & Exploration while Ernst & Young Derek Engelbrecht talks to Bruce about retail industry’s outlook. Bruce then plays the Biz Quiz with listeners just after Sanlam’s David Peacock analysis on the day’s market performance. 22 August 2008 Massmart’s Grant Pattison, Woolworths’ Simon Susman and Afrox’s Tjaart Krugertake Bruce through their respective company’s financial results while Standard Financial Markets’s Rudi van der Merwe analyses th e day’s market performance. 21 August 2008 Distell’s Jan Scanell, Truworth’s Michael Mark, Grindrod’s Alan Olivier take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Pallinhurst’s Brian Gilbertson talks about his new firm’s listing on the Johannesburg’s main bourse. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 20 August 2008 Citi Group’s Jean Francois Mercier analyses the latest GDP figures while Investec’s Jeremy Gardiner looks at economic environment that the world is in at the moment. RMB’s Saul Miller analyses the day’s market performance while Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on the top business stories on the continent. 20 August 2008 Horwath Forensics’ Terence Hatzkilson discusses the 2008 bank charges report while Sanlam’s Barend Ritter analyses the BHP Billiton’s financial results. Sasfin’s Roland Sassoon and PE Corporate Services Martin Westcott talk about skilled executives leaving the country. 18 August 2008 Harmony’s Graham Briggs takes Bruce through the company’s fourth quarter results while KPMG’s Camilla Singh talks about fraud in the medical schemes industry. Sanlam’s Gerhard Lampen analyses the day’s market performance then Bruce plays the brutal Biz Quiz with the listeners. 15 August 2008 Investment Solutions’ Chris Hart and Investec’s Annabel Bishop’s discuss the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on interest rates while executives of mining company Exxaro and hotel company, City Lodge take Bruce though their company results. Lion of Africa Fund Managers’s Liston Meintjies analyses the day’s market performance. 14 August 2008 Standard Bank’s Jacko Maree discusses the bank’s financial results while World Gold Council’s Jill Leyland talks about gold’s demand dropping. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 13 August 2008 JSE’s Russell Loubser, Italtile’s Gian-Paolo Ravazzotti and Bell Equipment’s Gary Bell take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while FNB’s Michael Jordaan discusses the outcome of the bank’s meeting with the Banking ombudsman. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on Africa’s top business news of the week then RMB’s Iain Power analyses the day’s market performance. 12 August 2008 Group Five’s Mike Upton takes Bruce through his company results while CorpCapital’s former director – Nic Frangos updates Bruce of the latest developments of CorpCapital’s saga. Old Mutual’s Feroz Basa analyses the day’s market performance while Nedbank’s Clive van Horen tells Bruce why they are integrating Go Banking into Nedbank. 11 August 2008 Rengro’s Thys Visser discusses the proposed terms to separate its tobacco interests from its other business interests while Rand Merchant Bank’s Brigid Taylor discusses the rand’s weakness. Sanlam’s David Peacock analyses the day’s market performance then Bruce plays the biz quiz with listeners. 08 August 2008 Absa’s Steve Booysen takes Bruce through his company’s financial results while FNB’s Jan Kleynhans discusses the reasons why the bank is not approving some home loans. Basil Read’s Marius Heyns goes through his company results with Bruce while Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. Werkmans Attorneys’ Eric Levenstein discusses the consumer protection bill. 07 August 2008 Mutual & Federal’s Keith Kennedy takes Bruce through his company’s financial results while Barloworld’s Clive Thompson talks about the repricing of their BEE deal. Absa’s Andrew Dewar talks about their equity deal with EnviroServ while RMB’s Wayne McCurrie analyses the day’s markets performance. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana takes Bruce through Africa’s top business stories of the week. 06 August 2008 Tongaat Hullet’s Peter Staude takes Bruce through his company’s financial results while Absa’s Chris Gilmour discusses SABMiller’s senior management changes. Johnson Matthey’s Peter Duncan analyses platinum’s new levels while Neil Brown unpacks the markets performance. 04 August 2008 Gold Field’s Nick Holland takes Bruce through his company’s financial results while the Dti’s Tshediso Matona talks about Section 157 act of the companies act which restricts companies’ ability to communicate BEE deals to the broader market. Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s market performance then Bruce plays the brutal biz quiz with listeners. 01 August 2008 Sappi’s Ralph Boettger, AngloGold Ashanti’s Venkat Srinivasan take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. Banking Association’ Cas Coovadia discusses the reasons for walking out of negotiations with Cosatu on the Financial Sector Charter. The DTI’s Tshediso Matona talks about section 157 of the companies act which restricts companies ability to communicate BEE deals to the broader market. 31 July 2008 ArcelorMittal’s Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita and Mondi’s David Hathorn take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Stanlib’s Kevin Lings discuses the latest CPIX figures. Stanford Graduate School of Business’ Myron Scholes discusses global markets while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 30 July 2008 AECI’s Graham Edwards takes Bruce through his company’s financial results while Vodacom’s Alan Knott-Craig talks about the black empowerment share scheme. Registrar of Banks, Errol Kruger unpacks the Bank Supervision Department’s annual report while RMB’s Norman MacKechnie analyses the day’s market performance. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana highlights the top Africa business news. 30 July 2008 Anglo Platinum’s Neville Nicolau takes Chris through his company financial results while BNA’s Dan Pruzin and SA Institute of International Affairs’ Peter Draper discuss the WTO negotiations. Absa’s Jeff Gable talks to Chris about the inflation targeting while Mettle’s Friedrich Esterhuyse discusses their buy-out from Hosken Consolidated Investments. Old Mutual’s Feroz Basa analyses the day’s market performance. 28 July 2008 Sanlam’s Humphrey Price analyses the day’s market performance while Transnet’s Maria Ramos discusses her future with the parastatal. 25 July 2008 Kumba’s Chris Griffith takes Bruce through his company results while Vodacom’s Dot Field discusses Vodacom’s BEE shares scheme. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 24 July 2008 De Beers’ Nicky Oppenheimer takes Bruce through his company’s interim results while Investec’s Stephen Koseff and Solidarity Union’s Dirk Herman discusses the reason’s why Investec will be investigated by Financial Services Board over inflation figures data. Vestact’s Paul Theron analyses the day’s markets performance. 23 July 2008 Hulamin’s Alan Fourie takes Bruce through his company’s financial results while Landelahni’s Sandra Burmeister discusses the latest mining survey on skilled personnel. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on Africa’s top business stories of the week while RMB’s Wayne McCurrie analyses the day’s market performance. 23 July 2008 JSE’s Noah Greenhill, Academy of Financial Market’s David Wilson and PSG’s Shaun van den Berg discuss the share trading courses offered by private companies, while BlueBay Asset Management’s Neil Phillips talk to Bruce about Investec’s timing of their report inflation. Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke analyses the day’s market performance. 22 July 2008 Nedbank’s Dennis Dykes discusses the inflation data reporting figures while Africa Analysis’ Dobek Pater talks about MTN deal with Reliance Communications. Sanlam’s Gerhard Lampen analyses the day’s performance on the markets then Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 22 July 2008 Eskom’s Bongani Nqwababa takes Bruce through the parastatal’s annual results while 1Time Holdings and Comair’s Gidon Novick discuss SAA financial results. The Reserve Bank’s Governor Tito Mboweni and Econometrix’s Azar Jammine discuss Investec’s report on inflation while BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the day’s market performance. 17 July 2008 SAA’s Khaya Ngqula takes Stephen Grootes through the company’s financial results while RMB’s Evan Walker discusses the latest retail figures. Wesbank’s Brian Riley looks at the vehicle confidence figures while Vestact’s Paul Theron analyses the day’s market performance. Stats SA’s Patrick Kelly talks about how they calculate the CPI. 16 July 2008 Investec’s Andre Roux and Stats SA’s Rashad Cassim discuss whether inflation is overstated while FinWeek’s Belinda Anderson updates Bruce on the state of SA’s telecoms industry. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana looks at all the top business stories in Africa, while RMB’s Iain Power analyses the day’s market performance. 16 July 2008 JSE’s Russell Loubser discusses the reasons why the bourse opened late today while Gidon Novick talked about the challenges facing the airline industry. AngloGold Ashanti’s Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan discussed slashed its decision to reposition its gold hedge while Macquarie FirstSouth Securities’ Julian Wentzel took Bruce through the impact of the Inbev and Anheuser-Busch merger. Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke analysed the day’s market performance. 14 July 2008 Absa’s Venete Klein and Meeg Bank’s Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu discuss the feud between them while Vodaom’s Pieter Uys talks about talking on the CEO post. Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s market performance while Bruce plays the Biz quiz with the listeners. 11 July 2008 Standard Chartered’s Dan Smith discusses the latest gold production figures while Nando’s Paul Appleton talks about the company launching their first restaurant in the US. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance while Life Offices’ Association talks about how the tackle fraudulent claims. 10 July 2008 Treasury Department’s Lesetja Kganyago disputes claims by Moody’s rating agency that South Africa will head into a recession by the end of this year while New Clicks’ David Kneale talks about court’s decision on Musica selling counterfeit products. Ernst & Young’s Toby Stokes discusses the airline industry’s tough business conditions while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 09 July 2008 Independent labour analyst Gavin Brown discusses the reasons why South African companies are restructuring while PAG’s Lawrence Wordon talks about the benefits of interim management. FNB’s Cees Bruggemans discusses the latest building confidence index while Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana updates Bruce on the latest top business news on the continent. RMB’s Patrick Mathidi analyses the day’s market performance. 08 July 2008 Rand Merchant Bank’s John Cairns discusses the currency volatility while FinWeek’s Belinda Anderson updates Bruce on the MTN/ Reliance Communications deal. Absa Capital’s Sollie Nortje talks about buying Gautrain’s shares. Ernst & Young’s Emilio Pera takes Bruce through the latest retail banking confidence figures while Ooba’s Kay Geldenhuys discusses the housing market. Old Mutual’s Tracy Brodziak analyses the day’s market performance. 07 July 2008 University of Zimbabwe’s Tony Hawkins; Standard Bank’s Clive Tasker; Murray & Roberts’ Brian Bruce, Eyewitness News JJ Cornish discuss implications of economic sanctions on Zimbabwe while Sanlam’s David Peacock analyses the market performance. Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with the listeners. 04 July 2008 Absa’s Louis von Zuener; Mutual and Federal’s Keith Kennedy discuss their companies’ restructuring and strategy while Sasol’s Nolitha Fakude; SA Post Office’s Totsi Namela-Kambule and Brenthurst Wealth’s talk to Bruce about some the problems Sasol Inzalo shares applicants came across when trying to apply for them. Shaun Katz from Lentus Asset Management analyses the day’s market performance. 04 July 2008 Bruce discusses the latest vehicles sales figures with Toyota SA’s Johan van Zyl; Chrysler SA’s David Elmore; Eyewitness News’ Gia Nicolaides; Mercedes Benz’s Reandren Thukanam; Blue Chip Auto’s Mike Bradshaw and Absa’s Marcel de Klerk. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance while Famous Brands’ Kevin Heddewick talks about their new unusual acquisition. 02 July 2008 Investec’s Andre Roux discusses the latest Purchasing Managers Index while Ernst & Young’s Dave Thayser updates Bruce on their mergers and acquisitions survey. Moneybiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana takes Bruce through Africa’s top business news of the week while RMB Andrew Vintcent analyses the day’s performance on the markets. 01 July 2008 Aspen’s Stephen Saad takes Bruce through their deal with GlaxoSmithKline while Transnet Maria Ramos discusses the parastatals annual financial results. Huge Group’s James Herbst talks about why they are against the MTN’s deal with iTalk Cellular while IPSA’s Peter Earl discusses this company’s interim results. Old Mutual’s Richard Hasson analyses the day’s performance on the bourse. 30 June 2008 Kruger International’s Ulrich Joubert talks about the oil’s new high while Wizzit Bank’s Brian Richardson discusses the banking charges inquiry’s impact on the smaller banks. Vestact’s Paul Theron analyses the day’s market performance on the bourse, then Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 27 June 2008 Standard Chartered’s Razia Kahn and Ginsburg Asset Consulting’s Martin Jankelowitz discuss the latest PPI figures while Aspen’s Stephen Saad talks about his company winning the anti-retroviral tender. Banking Association of SA’s Cas Coovadia talks about the associations’ members response to the banking charges inquiry report while Standard Financial market’s Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s performance on the bourse. 26 June 2008 Absa Capital’s Jeff Gable discusses the latest CPIX figures while the Competition Commission’s Shan Ramburuth unravels the commission’s findings on bank’s charges. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s performance on the bourse while Naspers’ Koos Bekker discusses his company’s results. 25 June 2008 Anglo American’s Clem Sunter and Eyewitness News’ Stephen Grootes discusses The Age of Turbulence conference with former Federal Reserve Bank’s Allan Greenspan while RMB’s Patrick Mathidi analyses company announcements and the day’s market performance. MoneyBiz’s Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up all the Africa top business news of the week. 24 June 2008 Competition Commission’s Nompucuko Ntombana discusses their investigation on the steel industry while Ehlobo’s Alistair Ruiters discusses the BEE share scam in which he is apparently involved. Dis-Chem’s Stan Goetsch discusses the company’s new strategy on going the franchise route and Alexander Forbes’ Gari Dombo analyses the insurance sector’s inflation. Old Mutual’s Feroz Basa analyses the day’s market performance. 23 June 2008 Merrill Lynch’s John Morris discusses the fund managers’ survey while Gateway’s Ian Mann reviews a business book. Instituto de Empresa’s Monika Hamori looks how top people become CEOs of their companies while Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s market performance. Bruce plays the Biz Quiz with listeners. 20 June 2008 Investment Solutions’ Chris Hart discusses the country’s current account deficit while Chamber of Mines Roger Baxter looks at the impact of the electricity tariff hike on mining houses. Multichoice’s Graham Pfuhl talks to Bruce about their reaction to FNB’s print ad on DSTV being a waste on money while marketing and communications strategist, Clive Simpkins gives an overview on the feud between the two corporates. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day performance on the bourse. 19 June 2008 Chief executives of Remgro and Omnia Holdings, Thys Visser and Rod Humphris take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results while Standard and Poor’s Konrad Reuss discusses Eskom’s ranking and tariff hike. BOE’s Graeme Korner analyses the markets’ performance on the bourse while Deneys Reitz’s Ernie Lai King talks about the Chinese community qualifying for BEE, EE deals. 18 June 2008 FNB’s Cees Bruggemans discusses the recent market crisis the world has been through while PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Chantal Marais looks at mining industry challenges. JSE’s Warren Geers takes Bruce the success of the future’s currency market while Victor Kgomoeswana rounds-up all major Africa business news of the week. RMB’s Norman Mackechnie analyses the day’s performance on the main bourse. 17 June 2008 Rand Merchant Bank’s Brigid Taylor analyses the currency’s lower trades while Absa’s Jeff Gable looks at oil performance and whether demand of it might decline next year. Sanlam’s Gerhard Lampen analyses the day’s performance on the bourse. 14 June 2008 Barnard Jacobs’s Mellet’s Elna Moolman and Absa’s Gavin Opperman discuss the interest rates hike while COSATU’s Patrick Craven talks about the union’s planned mass action against the reserve bank’s decision. Barloworld’s Clive Thompson talks about the firm’s BEE deal. Absa’s Chris Gilmour looks at InBev bid for Anheuser-Brusch while Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s market performance. 12 June 2008 Stanlib’s Kevin Lings discusses the science behind inflation targeting while Barclays’ Robert McAdie analyses the recent credit crisis cycle. RMB’s Ettienne Le Roux looks at the latest business confidence figures. Frost and Sullivan’s Spiwe Chireka talks about the telecoms industry while Old Mutual’s Craig Aichison focuses on the pension fund survey. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 12 June 2008 Stanlib’s Kevin Lings discusses the science behind inflation targeting while Barclays’ Robert McAdie analyses the recent credit crisis cycle. RMB’s Ettienne Le Roux looks at the latest business confidence figures. Frost and Sullivan’s Spiwe Chireka talks about the telecoms industry while Old Mutual’s Craig Aichison focuses on the pension fund survey. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s market performance. 11 June 2008 Absa’s Chris Gilmour analyses SABMiller strategy in Russia while Finweek’s Belinda Anderson focuses on MTN’s deal in India. Cannon Asset Management’s Adrian Saville discusses which JSE sectors are past their sell-by date. British Airways’ Lin Glass announces additional flights into South Africa. RMB’s Evan Walker analyses markets performance while Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up all the top Africa business stories of the week. 10 June 2008 Chief executives of Telkom and Vodacom take Chris through their respective companies’ financial results while Standard Chartered’s Helen Henton analyses the oil’s unprecedented highs. Seeff’s Ian Slot talks about how they closed the R110 million property deal. Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke wraps up the day’s performance on the bourse. 09 June 2008 Investment Solutions’ Chris Hart discusses the implications of cutting tax on the fuel price while Financial Mail’s Duncan McLeod looks at Vodacom’s future without Alan Knott-Craig. GIBS’s Nick Binedell talks to Chris Gibbons about leadership qualities in Africa while Grand Parade Investments’ Hassen Adams discusses the company’s listing on the JSE. Sanlam’s Gerhard Lampen analyses the day’s trading. Then Chris plays The Buiz Quiz with the listeners. 09 June 2008 FinWeek’s Troye Lund updates Chris Gibbons on the latest news from the World Economic Forum while SACCI’s Richard Downing analyses the business confidence index. Comair’s Gidon Novick talks to Chris about the company’s new deal with Air Botswana. Absa’s Jacques Du Tiot and Investec’s Mokgatla Madisha discuss the latest house price figures and whether people should fix their bonds or not. Independent Researcher, Rob Rusconi looks at the exchange traded funds while BOE’s Graeme Korner wraps up the day that was on the markets. 05 June 2008 Sanlam’s Jac Loubscher discusses the interest rates hike while The Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Former President in Ghana looks at corporate fraud. Absa Capital’s Leslie Maasdorp updates Chris Gibbons on the World Economic Forum. Delta Air Lines’ Jimmy Eichelgruen discusses the company’s first direct flights between Cape Town and New York while Delta Parners’ Kristoff Puelinckx talks about the telecoms industry. Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s trading. 04 June 2008 Investec’s Andre Roux discusses the latest PMI figures, FinWeek’s Belinda Anderson analyses Mvelaphanda’s take over bid of Telkom. Alexander Forbes’ Bruce Campbell takes Chris Gibbons though the company’s results and Sasol’s Christine Ramon talks about Sasol Inzalo’s share invitation. Old Mutual’s Neil Brown analyses the day’s trading on the markets. 03 June 2008 Brait’s Anthony Ball takes Bruce through the company’s results, SAPIA’s Avhapfani Tshifularo discusses the fuel price while Sanlam’s William Rabie analyses the day’s trading. Bruce plays The Biz Quiz with the listeners. 31 May 2008 Alliance Group’s Rael Levitt discusses the impact of interest rates hike on the property market. Foschini’s Doug Murray takes Bruce through the company’s results while Pan African Investments’ Dr. Iraj Abedian tackles the issue of a 2 percent interest rate hike. Standard Financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day’s trading. 29 May 2008 FNB’s Cees Bruggemans analyses the latest inflation figures and their impact on the economy. Shareholder activist, Roy MacAlpine focuses on Standard Bank’s offer to buy Liberty Holdings’ shares. Mr. Price’s Alastair McArthur takes Bruce through the company’s financial results. Kumba Iron Ore’s Ras Myburgh and Chris Griffith discuss the management’s management new structure. Eyewitness News’ Stephen Grootes reports back on Governor Tito Mboweni’s briefing while Vestact’ Paul Theron analyses the day’s trading on the main bourse. 29 May 2008 Standard Bank’s Jacko Maree talks about the firms future dealings with Liberty Holdings. Stanlib’s Kevin Lings and Chamber of Mines’ Roger Baxter discuss the country’s GDP. Pioneer Foods’ Andre Hanekom takes Bruce through the company’s results. RMB Asset Management’s Norman Mackechnie analyses the day’s trading on the markets while Victor Kgomoeswana focuses on Africa’s top business stories. 27 May 2008 JD Group’s David Susman and African Bank Leon Kirkinis take Bruce though their company results. FinWeek’s Belinda Anderson discusses MTN’s business deals while Old Mutual’s Patrick Ntshalintshali analyses the day’s market trading. 26 May 2008 Chamber of Mines’ Dick Kruger and Eyewitness News’ Liezl Thom discuss Eskom’s tariff hike proposal while Cape Venture Partners’ David Murray talks to Bruce about venture capital funds created to assist technology companies. Sanlam Private Investments’ David Peacock analyses the day’s market trading. 25 May 2008 Nedbank’s June Tudhope discusses the bank’s discovery of accounting irregularities in law firm trust account while Freeworld Coating’s Andre Lamprecht; Nampak’s John Bortolan and Blue Financial Services’ Dave van Niekerk take Bruce through their respective companies’ financial results. BOE Private Clients’ Graeme Korner analyses the day’s trading on the stock markets. 22 May 2008 South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Trevor Manuel discusses the commission for global growth and development’s report. Illovo’s Don MacLeod; WG Wearne’s John Wearne and Esor’s Bernie Krone take Bruce through their respective companies’ published results while Investec’s Chris Steward analyses the day’s trading on the stock markets. 22 May 2008 Astral Food’s Nick Wentzel, Sanyati’s Rick Jackson talk to Bruce about their companies’ financial results. Ashburton’s Peter Lucas discusses global markets’ anticipated market movements and trends. Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up the top business stories of the week on the Africa Business Report while RMB Asset Management’s Patrick Mathidi discusses the day’s trading. 20 May 2008 Famous Brands’ Kevin Hedderwick, Netcare’s Richard Friedland and Tiger Brands’ Peter Matlare take Bruce through their companies’ published financial results while Old Mutual’s Peter Brooke wraps up the markets’ trading performance on the main bourse. 19 May 2008 Investec’s Bernard Kantor and SABMiler’s Malcom Wyman take Bruce through their respective companies’ preliminary results for the year ended in March 2008. Delloite’s Billy Joubert discusses SARS’ personal tax income new changes while Standard financial Markets’ Rudi van der Merwe analyses the day that was on the stock markets. 15 May 2008 Spar Group’s Wayne Hook and ArcelorMittal’s Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita discuss their respective companies’ published results. Ernst & Young’s Sharon van Rooyen talks about their recent survey on business bribery while Investec’s Chris Steward wraps up the day’s trading performance on the stock exchange. 15 May 2008 Astrapak’s Ray Crewe-Brown takes Bruce through the company’s annual financial results and Nedbank’s former CEO, Richard Laubscher challenges Nedbank’s new board at the AGM. Victor Kgomoeswana wraps up a week’s top business news in Africa while Patrick Mathidi from RMB Asset Management analysed the day’s trading on the main bourse. 14 May 2008 01 January 1900