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Business Bagel

Bagel Media 207 Episodes Sep 22, 2026

Business Bagel is a South African business news podcast that breaks down the biggest local business stories, market moves, money trends, and major developments shaping the country. The show aims to keep listeners informed and entertained with the most important news. It also encourages audiences to follow it on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook to stay ahead of the news.

Episodes

The List That Forces Billions Into South African Companies - Episode #221
The List That Forces Billions Into South African Companies - Episode #221 Sep 22, 2026 00:07:06 In Today’s Roundup:Stadio’s share price jumped 23% on Friday despite the company announcing no results, deals or major news. The reason was much stranger: it had just been added to the JSE All Share Index, forcing funds that track the index to buy its shares. Meanwhile, Eskom electricity is heading towards 10 times what it cost in 2008, and Lucky Star cannot get enough fish to fill its tins. Plus,
South Africa Is Starting To Fuel Planes With Used Cooking Oil - Episode #220
South Africa Is Starting To Fuel Planes With Used Cooking Oil - Episode #220 Sep 21, 2026 00:06:49 In Today’s Roundup:Sasol is turning used cooking oil into jet fuel, with a luxury expedition company flying from Cape Town to Antarctica becoming its first commercial customer. Meanwhile, SPAR’s independent retailers have picked the man they want as the group’s next chairman, and Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital is increasing its stake in Alexforbes. Plus, Chery is doubling down on South
America’s Latest Move Created A Problem For South Africa - Episode #219
America’s Latest Move Created A Problem For South Africa - Episode #219 Sep 18, 2026 00:05:38 In Today’s Roundup:America has raised interest rates, putting pressure on the rand and making next week’s Reserve Bank decision a lot more complicated. Meanwhile, Momentum has hit its R7 billion earnings target a year early, and one measure of South Africa’s economic activity is pointing to growth. Plus, another petrol hike could threaten that recovery, government has backed 6 green hydrogen proje
Why Every Big South African Company Suddenly Wants To Be A Bank - Episode #218
Why Every Big South African Company Suddenly Wants To Be A Bank - Episode #218 Sep 17, 2026 00:06:22 In Today’s Roundup:Today’s show is a little different. We’re spending the full episode on one question: why are so many of South Africa’s biggest companies getting into banking? Pepkor is building PlusB, Old Mutual has launched OM Bank, Sanlam is entering through GoTyme and MTN is considering licences of its own. There are 4 big reasons behind the rush.More From Us:⁠Whatsapp Channel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠
What’s Really Going On At African Bank? - Episode #217
What’s Really Going On At African Bank? - Episode #217 Sep 16, 2026 00:05:18 In Today’s Roundup:More than a decade after the Reserve Bank stepped in to rescue African Bank, its long-awaited return to the JSE keeps moving further away. Meanwhile, Pepkor is building its new bank for less than R1 billion. Plus, Omnia is leaving the JSE in a R21.8 billion deal, Shoprite has handed R115 million worth of shares to 13 executives, and Attacq has delivered a standout year.More From
A Massive Data Breach Has Hit Customers At Five South African Companies - Episode #216
A Massive Data Breach Has Hit Customers At Five South African Companies - Episode #216 Sep 15, 2026 00:06:09 In Today’s Roundup:Customers at EasyEquities, Satrix, Cell C Fibre, Bidvest Bank and Peregrine Capital have been caught up in the same cyber incident after hackers targeted the third-party company they use for identity checks. Meanwhile, Capitec has been fined over failures in its financial-crime controls. Plus, private trains are finally coming to Transnet’s rail network, FirstRand is increasing
Africa’s Richest Man Just Opened His Biggest Business To The Public - Episode #215
Africa’s Richest Man Just Opened His Biggest Business To The Public - Episode #215 Sep 14, 2026 00:05:57 In Today’s Roundup:Africa’s richest man is opening his massive Dangote refinery to ordinary investors, with roughly R63 enough to buy 10 shares in what is now valued at around $49 billion. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola’s African bottling giant has been cleared for a $2.6 billion sale to a Swiss company. Plus, Sanlam is getting into banking through GoTyme, WesBank is feeling the pressure from cheaper Chines
The question you should ask yourself at the end of every workday
The question you should ask yourself at the end of every workday Sep 13, 2026 00:09:26 In Today's EpisodeOn today’s episode of Coffee with Christian, we talk about what it actually means to give something your best - especially when you’re building a business and have no idea how things are going to turn out.From a conversation with a founder struggling with the fear of failure to a lesson from The Four Agreements, I get into why your best won’t look the same every day, and the
South Africa’s Petrol Price Could Hit A New Record Next Month - Episode #214
South Africa’s Petrol Price Could Hit A New Record Next Month - Episode #214 Sep 11, 2026 00:06:37 In Today’s Roundup:South African motorists could be heading for another record petrol price, with early data pointing to an increase of around R2 a litre in October as Brent crude climbs back above $100. Meanwhile, Apple has unveiled its new iPhones just as an AI-driven component shortage pushes smartphone prices higher. Plus, Eskom has changed the rules for rooftop solar, FirstRand is paying for
The South African Company Building The Backbone Of Africa’s Digital Governments - Episode #213
The South African Company Building The Backbone Of Africa’s Digital Governments - Episode #213 Sep 10, 2026 00:06:38 In Today’s Roundup:A South African company has built the security infrastructure behind Zambia’s push to move more government services online, and it sees the project as a first step towards doing the same across Africa. Meanwhile, the V&A Waterfront is pulling far more than its weight for Growthpoint, with tenants paying nearly 3 times the group’s South African average per square metre. Plus,
South Africa’s Newest Bank Is Moving Into The Next Phase Of Its Plan - Episode #212
South Africa’s Newest Bank Is Moving Into The Next Phase Of Its Plan - Episode #212 Sep 9, 2026 00:05:58 In Today’s Roundup:South Africa’s newest bank already has 742,000 customers and R1.4 billion in deposits, but Old Mutual is only now ramping up the lending that could turn those deposits into income. Meanwhile, DStv has split its sports offering, with Springbok rugby staying behind Premium’s paywall. Plus, South African farms just had their best second quarter on record, Old Mutual’s earnings fell
Why Is South Africa Still Struggling With Expensive Data? - Episode #211
Why Is South Africa Still Struggling With Expensive Data? - Episode #211 Sep 8, 2026 00:06:15 In Today’s Roundup:Four years after South Africa auctioned off more spectrum partly to help bring data prices down, Icasa is asking whether South Africans can actually afford to get online. Meanwhile, Hilton is opening its first hotel in Zimbabwe, with a South African developer behind the project. Plus, Sun International is entering retrenchment talks, questions are being asked about foot-and-mout

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