Business Bagel
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 Membership War Changing How South Africans Shop - Episode #250
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa's biggest businesses are increasingly asking customers to pay monthly subscriptions, but behind the promise of saving shoppers money is a much bigger battle for their spending. Meanwhile, Dis-Chem's loyalty programme is driving sales, even as rising costs eat into profits and Shoprite emerges as an unexpected threat. Plus, South Africa's economy is sudde
Why South Africa’s Elections Have Investors On Edge - Episode #249
In Today’s Roundup:In our very first Investors’ Corner, a monthly edition brought to you by our flagship partner, All Weather Capital, we unpack what their investment team is watching across South Africa and global markets. With South Africans heading to the polls, investors are looking beyond the local election results to what they could mean for the Government of National Unity, and ultimately t
South Africa Defies A Global Decline In Alcohol Consumption - Episode #248
In Today’s Roundup:The world is drinking less alcohol, but South Africa is bucking the trend. Two of the world’s biggest brewers have just reported exceptionally strong sales here, even though South Africans say they want to cut back on drinking. Meanwhile, Pick n Pay’s clothing business is growing faster than the country’s established clothing retailers, despite a difficult market. Plus, Bidvest
Morocco Has Just Overtaken South Africa, And Here’s How - Episode #247
In Today’s Roundup:Morocco has just overtaken South Africa in a major investment ranking, and its economy is growing more than four times faster than ours. But there’s another side to the numbers that’s worth paying attention to. Meanwhile, businesses are discovering the hidden costs of AI, with some already cancelling projects because of their bills. Plus, a South African mining giant is betting
South Africans Are Discovering The Problem With Chinese Cars - Episode #246
In Today’s Roundup:Chinese cars have taken South Africa by storm, but some owners are getting a nasty surprise when it’s time to trade them in. But there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Meanwhile, a clever South African start-up wants to use your neighbours to help millions access credit, and the world’s biggest technology companies are facing growing questions about their AI spending. Pl
Government’s New Plan For South Africa’s Offshore Money - Episode #245
In Today’s Roundup:South Africans have as much as R10 trillion invested overseas, and government has a new plan to bring some of the business managing that money back home. But will it be enough to convince financial firms to return? Plus, Treasury is rewriting its controversial crypto rules, Sanlam is making a R21 billion move to take full control of Santam, and Sygnia shareholders have approved
Is This The Start of Pick n Pay’s Big Comeback? - Episode #244
In Today’s Roundup:Pick n Pay’s shares have jumped nearly 10% after the struggling retailer revealed some surprisingly good news about its turnaround. But there’s still a long way to go before its supermarkets return to profitability. Plus, Shoprite is reportedly exploring a banking partnership with Investec, Clicks has crossed R50 billion in annual sales, and DStv’s decline is finally showing sig
South Africa’s Latest Budget Had Some Big Surprises - Episode #243
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa’s government debt has finally stopped growing faster than the economy for the first time in almost 20 years, while Treasury has found another R10 billion to help motorists deal with rising fuel prices. But there are still some big challenges ahead. Plus, the Reserve Bank has a plan that could bring R10 trillion in offshore investment management back home, Advtech is
South Africa’s Biggest Fast-Food Group Is Changing Direction - Episode #242
In Today’s Roundup:The company behind Steers, Wimpy and Debonairs is changing its strategy as South Africans rethink how they buy fast food. Meanwhile, Cartrack is signing up record numbers of subscribers despite South Africans supposedly disliking subscriptions. Plus, Datatec is keeping billions it promised shareholders, Satrix is attracting billions from investors, and Elon Musk wants to merge T
The Billion-Rand Bet On South Africa’s Homes - Episode #241
In Today’s Roundup:A state-owned investment giant has bought nearly half of Balwin Properties, one of South Africa’s biggest home builders, in a R1.1 billion deal it believes was a bargain. Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa is planning a trip to Silicon Valley to learn about AI. Plus, Sygnia wants to give employees shares for 1 cent, COSATU wants Shein and Temu banned, and Nedbank is expanding into E
Why South Africa’s Food Prices Aren’t Following the Rest of the World - Episode #240
In Today’s Roundup:Global food prices have reached their highest level in almost 4 years, but South Africa is experiencing a very different trend. Meanwhile, Vodacom is making a major move into artificial intelligence, although South Africa is last in line. Plus, Chinese exports to South Africa have more than doubled since 2020, Investec believes the country could escape junk status by 2028, and o
South Africa’s R10 Billion Plan To Tackle Its Fuel Crisis - Episode #239
In Today’s Roundup:Petrol has climbed above R30 a litre, and government is proposing a R10 billion intervention to soften the blow. Meanwhile, Sanlam is making a major move into banking, with plans to attract millions of customers. Plus, the Reserve Bank wants to change how South Africa’s 30,000 ATMs work, Discovery wins a major court battle against the Road Accident Fund, and Eskom explores some
Is The AI Industry Heading For A Financial Crisis? - Episode #238
In Today’s Roundup:The world is preparing to spend trillions building artificial intelligence infrastructure, but one of the most respected technology research firms believes the numbers simply don’t add up. Meanwhile, Discovery Bank is attracting customers from its biggest rivals. Plus, 2 of South Africa’s wealthiest families are fighting over a mining company, American inflation is putting press
South Africa’s Gambling Giants Are Writing Their Own Rules - Episode #237
In Today’s Roundup:South Africans wagered R1.5 trillion last year, and government is considering a new 20% tax on online betting to tackle the country’s growing gambling problem. Now, one of the country’s biggest gambling companies is introducing its own restrictions. Meanwhile, South Africa’s economy is growing slower than expected, but soaring gold prices are helping keep government’s finances a
South Africa’s Petrol Stations Are Changing, And Here’s Why - Episode #236
In Today’s Roundup:While food prices are rising across South Africa, Boxer is cutting its own prices and somehow making more money. The discount retailer has also announced a new CEO as it prepares to open another 60 stores. Meanwhile, South Africa risks losing preferential access to the American market, potentially putting thousands of jobs under pressure. Plus, the state-owned bank behind social
How Boxer Is Making More Money While Charging Customers Less - Episode #235
In Today’s Roundup:While food prices are rising across South Africa, Boxer is cutting its own prices and somehow making more money. The discount retailer has also announced a new CEO as it prepares to open another 60 stores. Meanwhile, South Africa risks losing preferential access to the American market, potentially putting thousands of jobs under pressure. Plus, the state-owned bank behind social
Two South African Siblings Are Taking On America’s Healthcare Industry - Episode #234
In Today’s Roundup:Two siblings from Bloemfontein have raised $38 million from some of Silicon Valley’s biggest investors for an AI healthcare startup now used in more than 50 American hospitals. Meanwhile, the founders of LekkeSlaap have sold their business after building it from just R12,000. Plus, Standard Bank is preparing a $200 million investment in a Nigerian payments company, Woolworths ha
Airlink Reveals Its Next Big Move After Viral Stadium Flyover - Episode #233
In Today’s Roundup:Five weeks after Airlink flew 2 passenger jets less than 15 metres above a packed stadium, the airline has revealed plans for its next phase of expansion across Africa. Meanwhile, Vodacom wants to help put up to 55,000 new cars onto Uber and Bolt. Plus, Premier is fighting regulators over an RFG factory closure, Afrimat has swung to a loss, South Africa’s mines are making far mo
South Africa Has Too Much Electricity, And It’s Costing Billions - Episode #232
In Today’s Roundup:After years of load shedding, South Africa suddenly has more electricity than it can use at certain times of day, and paying producers to switch off could cost billions. Meanwhile, Africa is launching its own credit rating agency to challenge Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. Plus, South Africa is heading for its smallest wheat harvest in 8 years, Nvidia is carrying Wall Street to new
Could Government Knock R3 Off South Africa’s Petrol Price Again? - Episode #231
In Today’s Roundup:Petrol has crossed R30 a litre in Gauteng, and there are growing calls for government to temporarily cut R3 from the fuel levy to ease the pressure. Meanwhile, Sanlam wants to take Santam off the JSE in a multibillion-rand buyout. Plus, OUTsurance insiders are sitting on a stake worth R10.2 billion, Sasol has become one of the developing world’s best-performing stocks, and the r
South Africans Are Moving Back To Gauteng In Growing Numbers - Episode #230
In Today’s Roundup:South Africans are starting to move back to Gauteng in growing numbers, with cheaper housing helping pull people inland even as the coast remains the bigger overall draw. Meanwhile, one of Durban’s oldest factories is now producing 80% of the world’s Vaseline. Plus, using ChatGPT at work could land employers in legal trouble, Durban’s container terminal is battling delays, and s
South Africa Could Face Its Strongest El Niño In Living Memory - Episode #229
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa could be heading into its strongest El Niño in living memory, but with dams more than 95% full, the bigger risk could be the infrastructure carrying that water to homes and businesses. Meanwhile, Shoprite’s clothing chain UNIQ has reached 50 stores as the retailer pushes further beyond groceries. Plus, South Africa’s fibre networks are eyeing more deals, factories a
South Africa’s Medical Aid Increases Are Getting Hard To Explain - Episode #228
In Today’s Roundup:Medical aid could get a lot more expensive next year, with some of South Africa’s first proposed increases coming in at roughly double what the regulator recommended. Meanwhile, MTN wants to spend billions buying the company that owns thousands of the towers it uses. Plus, Woolworths’ new CEO has R51 million riding on its share price, Gautrain is getting more trains, and South A
The Way South Africans Eat Is Changing Faster Than You Think - Episode #227
In Today’s Roundup:The way South Africans eat is changing, and Spur has a plan to take its restaurants to where customers already are. Meanwhile, Capitec’s latest results reveal why it recently dropped “Bank” from its name. Plus, Shein’s famously cheap clothing model is coming under pressure, South Africa’s foreign investment boom comes with a pretty big catch, and record tourism numbers are still
The Real Reason Starlink Is Still Stuck In South Africa - Episode #226
In Today’s Roundup:Starlink has a potential way into South Africa that wouldn’t require it to sell any shares, so why is it still not here? Anthropic has made its latest Claude model faster and cheaper to run without actually cutting the price. Plus, Clicks is spending R507 million to take control of ARC, South Africa is carrying Burstone’s property portfolio, and Sibanye-Stillwater is joining A2X
The New Tool That Will Help South Africans Spot Scams - Episode #225
In Today’s Roundup:One of the biggest threats to your bank account might not be a hacker, but someone convincing you to hand over the keys yourself. South Africans lost R2.4 billion to digital banking crime last year, and Truecaller is now turning years of scam data into a free tool for checking suspicious numbers, messages and links. Plus, Cape Town’s famous Ritz could be coming back to life, Gol
Why Retiring At 60 Is Disappearing In South Africa - Episode #224
In Today’s Roundup:Retiring at 60 is starting to look a little less certain in South Africa. Momentum has pushed its retirement age to 63, while Standard Bank has also changed its rules as companies try to hold onto experienced employees for longer. But there’s a catch: when people at the top stay in their jobs for another few years, everyone waiting below them can end up waiting longer too. We un
The Reality Of Starting A Business In South Africa - Episode #223
In Today’s Roundup:We’re doing things a little differently today. The Shoprite Group’s new State of the SMME 2026 report gives us a fascinating look at what it actually takes to start and build a business in South Africa. From where founders get their money and how long it takes to become profitable, to why some businesses survive for decades but never get much bigger, we unpack the numbers behind
An AI App That Does Things For You Just Overtook ChatGPT - Episode #222
In Today’s Roundup:A new AI app has overtaken ChatGPT to become America’s most downloaded free app, and it works very differently. Instead of simply answering questions, you can give it a job and let it open websites, fill in forms, negotiate and even shop on your behalf. Meanwhile, Bank Zero has turned its first monthly profit while charging customers almost nothing. Plus, Vumatel’s owner has swu
The List That Forces Billions Into South African Companies - Episode #221
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Gold Boom Is Breathing New Life Into South Africa’s Mines - Episode #210
In Today’s Roundup:A South African gold mine abandoned more than a decade ago is coming back to life, as record gold prices make Sibanye-Stillwater’s old Burnstone project worth another look. Meanwhile, online shopping is expected to reach 10% of South Africa’s retail market for the first time. Plus, the Competition Commission is questioning the gap between farm and supermarket prices, Implats is
The best thing you can do is be bad at something
On today’s episode of Coffee with Christian, we talk about the importance of being proactive, and how easy it is to spend your days simply reacting to whatever happens around you. From your business and career to your relationships, health and everything in between, I get into how a simple daily list can help you take back some control, make more deliberate decisions, and ultimately change the dir
An Army Of Bread Sellers Is Being Assembled Across South Africa - Episode #209
In Today’s Roundup:Tiger Brands wants to grow its network of pavement bread stands from more than 800 to 3,000, creating thousands of small selling opportunities while finding new ways to get Albany bread into South African households. Meanwhile, Discovery Bank has finally turned a full-year profit after billions spent building it - but the bank itself may only be part of the plan. Plus, Aspen mak
Sasol’s CEO Explains What’s Really Happening Inside The Business - CEO's Corner #1
In Today's EpisodeBusiness Bagel’s CEO's Corner series sits down with the CEOs of JSE-listed companies around the release of their financial results, for a quick conversation about the numbers, the business behind them, and what comes next.For our first episode, Christian Maidman sits down with Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi for 15 minutes to unpack the company’s latest financial performance and s
DStv Looks Set To Launch A Standalone Sports Package In South Africa - Episode #208
In Today’s Roundup:DStv looks to be preparing a dedicated sports package, potentially giving South Africans a new way to pay specifically for the sport they want to watch. Meanwhile, Shoprite delivered another huge year, with Sixty60 adding a record R6.6 billion in new sales. Plus, Motus is cashing in on South Africa’s appetite for Chinese cars, Apple has a new CEO, and Goldman Sachs thinks South
South Africa’s Biggest Retailer Just Bought One Of The Biggest Coffee Chains - Episode #207
In Today’s Roundup:Shoprite is buying Vida e Caffè, giving South Africa’s biggest retailer roughly 400 coffee shops across 8 African countries as it pushes further beyond supermarkets. Meanwhile, higher oil prices helped Sasol deliver its best production year in 5 years, but shareholders are still getting no dividend. Plus, petrol and diesel prices are jumping, Eskom’s finance chief is retiring, a
An Entire African District Is Being Given Free Money To See What Happens - #206
In Today's RoundupA charity is testing what happens when you give thousands of people in one Malawian district roughly a year’s worth of household spending money, with no conditions attached. Meanwhile, Eskom has made R30.3 billion in profit but is still owed R119 billion by municipalities. Plus, Scooters Pizza is making a comeback, Cape Town businesses say regulation is holding back growth, a
Europe’s Defence Spending Boom Has Opened A Massive Market For South Africa - Episode #205
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa’s Paramount is pushing deeper into NATO markets, building armoured vehicles in Ukraine and expanding production in Europe as defence spending surges across the alliance. Meanwhile, South Africa’s gold and platinum miners just had their best month in at least 20 years, Labat Africa has been suspended from the JSE after failing to pay its first-ever dividend, and Koeb
The list that could change the direction of your life - Coffee with Christian Ep. 3
On today’s episode of Coffee with Christian, we talk about the importance of being proactive, and how easy it is to spend your days simply reacting to whatever happens around you. I get into the role a simple daily list can play in changing that, the difference between being proactive and reactive in different areas of your life, and how small decisions made deliberately can completely change wher
South Africa’s Busiest Airport Is Suddenly Running Short Of Jet Fuel - Episode #204
In Today’s Roundup:A breakdown at one of South Africa’s only 2 working oil refineries has left OR Tambo short of jet fuel - and a rule dating back to 1964 is making the problem harder to solve. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s enormous AI boom keeps getting bigger, Naspers’ controversial voting structure survives another shareholder revolt, Eskom could take over electricity distribution in 14 municipalities, a
Why 65 Million South Africans Go Through 300 Million SIM Cards A Year - Episode #203
In Today’s Roundup:MTN was advancing South Africans as much as R800 million in airtime every month, until roughly half of its borrowers stopped paying it back. Now repayment rates have recovered and MTN is ready to start pushing the service again. Meanwhile, Bidcorp is taking a break from its acquisition spree, Northam Platinum has gone from buyer to takeover target, Naspers is facing another figh
South Africa’s Townships Are Attracting A New Multi-Billion-Rand Bet - Episode #203
In Today’s Roundup:Frogfoot and Vox have secured new backing for a major fibre push into South Africa’s townships, where denser neighbourhoods could actually make connecting homes cheaper than in the suburbs. Meanwhile, Shein is heading for a Hong Kong listing at a fraction of its 2022 valuation. Plus, Datatec is handing over R7 billion back to shareholders, Advtech’s fastest growth is coming from
South Africa’s Shell Petrol Stations Are Being Sold To Abu Dhabi - Episode #202
In Today’s Roundup:Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC is buying Shell’s South African fuel business for about $1 billion, and it has now named the local partner that will help run its 580 petrol stations. Meanwhile, TFG is consulting on retrenchments and closing stores as Bash becomes an increasingly important part of its future. Plus, Eskom has slashed its diesel bill by 83%, MTN is spending R6 billion buying bac
One Of Asia’s Biggest Retailers Is Making A Big Push Into South Africa - Episode #201
In Today’s Roundup:A Malaysian retail giant worth more than Woolworths or Mr Price is expanding across South Africa, with Mr DIY opening its 9th store and importing most of what it sells. Meanwhile, a US government bond decision helped send Bitcoin soaring and briefly pushed the rand below R16 to the dollar. Plus, Spur is shrinking John Dory’s, Volkswagen’s Kariega factory just broke a production
Why everyone feels so lost right now - Coffee with Christian Ep. 2
On today’s episode of Coffee with Christian, we talk about why doing less might actually help you figure out what you want next. I get into limiting your inputs, spending more time alone with your own thoughts, and the effect social media has on how we think about our lives. And ultimately, how to make sure the direction you’re heading in is actually one you chose for yourself.Side note: Apologies
A New 5G Network Is Taking Shape Across South Africa - Episode #200
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa has a new 5G network, but the company building it will never sell you an internet connection. Comsol’s network already covers more than 1 million Gauteng households, with internet providers set to use its infrastructure to sell connections under their own brands. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is about to start charging businesses for customer replies, DRDGold has made record
SARS Wants To Completely Change How VAT Works In South Africa - Episode #199
In Today’s Roundup:SARS wants to completely overhaul how VAT works in South Africa, with a system that could eventually calculate what businesses owe automatically - although full implementation may only arrive around 2033. Meanwhile, South Africa is changing how electricity is priced for the first time since 2008, after tariffs climbed 907% since 2007. Plus, another global oil giant is moving int
A Food Giant Has Found A Way To Make Billions From Weight-Loss Drugs - Episode #198
In Today’s Roundup:Weight-loss drugs were supposed to be bad news for Nestlé, but the food giant is now building products around the nutritional problems rapid weight loss can create. Meanwhile, South African coal miner Thungela has turned mines once expected to last around 8 years into a multidecade business. Plus, CemAir is fighting the sale of FlySafair, Absa’s South African business is carryin
Something Strange Is Going On At One Of South Africa’s Biggest Retailers - Episode #197
In Today’s Roundup:Spar’s chairman has suddenly resigned just 3 months after the board publicly backed him against calls from store owners for his removal, with the deputy chair leaving alongside him. Meanwhile, the Post Office wants to leave business rescue after cutting its debts from R8.7 billion to R440 million - although its own boss says it’s still in “high care.” Plus, Blue Label is blaming
Shell’s 12-Year Hunt For Oil In South Africa Just Got Shut Down - Episode #196
In Today’s Roundup:One of Shoprite’s fastest-growing businesses is now doing R25.5 billion in annual sales, with Sixty60 growing almost 5 times faster than the supermarkets it runs off. Meanwhile, the rand has hit its strongest level in months as foreign investors pile into South African bonds - although the reason has more to do with America than us. Plus, Claude has started watermarking its AI-g
Let’s Talk About Business, Side Hustles, & Rock Bottom | Coffee with Christian Ep. 1
Welcome to the very first episode of Coffee with Christian, a new weekly video series dedicated to talking about business, side hustles, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Every Friday morning, I’m putting aside time for a casual one-on-one with you to build a community where we can share practical advice, discuss business books, and figure out next steps together. This series
The Shoprite Business Growing 5 Times Faster Than Its Own Stores - Episode #195
In Today’s Roundup:One of Shoprite’s fastest-growing businesses is now doing R25.5 billion in annual sales, with Sixty60 growing almost 5 times faster than the supermarkets it runs off. Meanwhile, the rand has hit its strongest level in months as foreign investors pile into South African bonds - although the reason has more to do with America than us. Plus, Claude has started watermarking its AI-g
The Private University Boom Taking Off In South Africa - Episode #194
In Today’s Roundup:MTN’s business is booming across Africa, with profits jumping 71% in Nigeria, but its shares still fell nearly 6% as an old investment in Iran came back to haunt it. Meanwhile, the owner of Varsity College and Vega is expanding its private education empire with new campuses and a mega-campus on the way. Plus, Shoprite opened more stores than three of its biggest rivals combined,
How Traders Are Gaming South Africa’s Stock Market - Episode #193
In Today’s Roundup:The JSE is having a bumper year as South Africans pile into the market, with profits jumping nearly 17% as trading activity surges. Meanwhile, the financial regulator is investigating a strange scheme where tiny trades in barely-traded shares can allegedly be used to make much bigger profits elsewhere. Plus, eNCA could retrench more than half its newsroom, one JSE-listed company
Why Netcare Wants AI Watching Its Hospital Patients - Episode #192
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa’s biggest hospital group wants to use AI to spot when patients are in trouble hours before doctors can, while Spur has been hit with a R130 million charge over a dispute involving - of all things - ribs. Warren Buffett’s company is finally putting some of its enormous cash pile to work, as a Saudi ports giant takes a closer look at Cape Town’s struggling harbour. Pl
The Appeal That Is Keeping Malema Out Of Prison - Episode #191
In Today's Weekly Roundup: South Africa’s biggest political story didn’t end with a sentence - it kicked off a legal battle that could decide whether Julius Malema keeps his seat in Parliament. At the same time, Ramaphosa has turned to a familiar negotiator to steady relations with the US, while whispers of a cabinet reshuffle grow louder behind the scenes. In business, a brief wave of petrol rel
South Africa Is Redefining Who Can Live In The Country - Episode #190
In Today's Weekly Roundup: South Africa is moving toward a stricter definition of who gets to live and work in the country, as government backs a sweeping overhaul of immigration rules. At the same time, diplomatic signals suggest tensions with the US may be easing - quietly reopening a relationship that’s already shown cracks through trade pressure. Closer to home, election season is getting
Why South Africa Is Returning Land To Its Citizens - Episode #188
In Today's Weekly Roundup: South Africa’s land reform debate is back in motion - this time with more than 17,000 hectares in KZN handed back to communities nearly three decades after they were removed, raising the same unresolved question: how do you know when restitution is actually done? That tension carries through elsewhere. Government’s lifestyle audits are getting better at spotting off
South Africa’s Post Office May Finally Shut Down - Episode #187
In Today's Weekly Roundup: South Africa’s Post Office is edging closer to collapse, with liquidation now openly on the table after years of failed rescues. At the same time, government is quietly testing whether high-speed rail could ever work here - even as the current network struggles to stay on track. In business, the Showmax shutdown is raising regulatory eyebrows, while households are i
🇿🇦 Why We’re Ending The Daily Bagel Show - Episode #186
In Today's Show: After nine months of producing the Daily Bagel show every single day, we’re stepping into the next chapter of Daily Bagel. In this video, we explain why we’re ending the daily show and what this shift allows us to build next. Daily Bagel isn’t going anywhere - if anything, it’s the start of something bigger. This is where the next phase begins.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel Y
How The New AI Wave Could Affect South African Jobs - Episode #185
In Today's Show: Artificial intelligence is quietly moving from answering questions to doing the work itself - with a new generation of “AI agents” now scheduling meetings, organising files, and triggering a surge in tech stocks that’s even lifting South Africa’s Naspers and Prosus. Meanwhile, fuel price panic is spreading online as early projections suggest petrol could rise by more than R3
Brazil Warns South Africa Of An Invasion - Episode #184
In Today's Show: Brazil’s president has issued a blunt warning to South Africa: in an increasingly unstable world, countries that neglect their defence could one day find themselves exposed. Meanwhile, South Africa’s democracy may be getting crowded - with a record 508 political parties now registered ahead of the next local elections, raising concerns voters could face ballot papers long eno
How Trillions Of Rands Just Vanished From South Africa - Episode #183
In Today's Show: More than R2 trillion was wiped off the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in a single week as global tensions spooked investors and sent money fleeing emerging markets. South Africa is also quietly revisiting nuclear power, with plans that could reshape the country’s electricity mix for decades if the costs can be managed. In retail, Walmart has begun converting struggling Game sto
South Africa Is Betting On A Controversial New Industry - Episode #182
In Today's Show: South Africa is trying to pull a R36 billion cannabis economy out of the shadows and into a regulated industry - a move that could eventually turn hemp into a multibillion-dollar export. Meanwhile, a new study is raising uncomfortable questions about chemicals found in everyday sanitary products, though scientists say the evidence is far from settled. In business, the World B
South African TV May Never Be The Same Again - Episode #181
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How Uber And Bolt Are Changing In South Africa - Episode #180
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Why South Africa Still Pays Kings And Queens - Episode #179
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