Bizskoops - 23 May 2024

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On the show today … Healthcare activists claim that the National Health Insurance (NHI) could cost the government over a trillion rand.
We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the state of the economy.
In international business news… the IMF recommends that the UK cuts interest rates.
In investment-news… Microsoft has announced a deal with the South African Government that will help black-owned businesses.
And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about the rise in support for the ANC ahead of the elections.
23 May English South Africa Business News · Business

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