"South Africans have got this can-do attitude, they've got the ability to deliver in difficult circumstances-- that's what's ahead for us in the foreseeable future". Ian phones-in to discuss the economic impact of Covid-19, globally and in Sout

Be Prepared for Tough Times

Apr 3rd, 2020 9m 15s

Ian phones-in to give insights into the dramatic economic contraction and job destruction in the wake of our first week of lockdown as well as unpacking the implications of global recession.

When New York Sneezes...

Mar 13th, 2020 7m 13s

The fragility of the US economy, in the context of Corona, makes a SA economic comeback more difficult. Ian discusses how this will affect South African young people coming into the job market, the government and infrastructure.

Negative corporate outlook driving activity decline

Mar 12th, 2020 9m 52s

In Sandton CBD, 450 000 square meters of office space is empty-- that's 22.5% of Sandton's CBD office space indicating a lack of growing or new business in South Africa's financial hub.

SA Economy faces serious long-term decline

Mar 11th, 2020 10m 22s

Business confidence survey confirms no early pick-up in activity, the rand drastically lowers but gold represents future investment potential.

Global recession fears

Mar 10th, 2020 8m 34s

Ian talks about global recession fears following panic in the financial markets as well as the negative activity caused by Coronavirus.

When in Doubt Stay-Out

Mar 9th, 2020 7m 58s

Moody's has down-graded SA-- Ian discusses this as well as the global commodities price meltdown, Sasol's dropped share price in the wake of the Lake Charles explosion and answers the question "what does this mean to us?"

SA Economy negatively impacted by Corona Risk

Mar 6th, 2020 9m 26s

Ian discusses COVID-19 examining whether or not its risk is being over-anticipated in the business world. He also talks about electricity production, gives a small bright note on South African business confidence and talks about the demand for

Results determine Reward

Mar 5th, 2020 8m 28s

Ian talks about what's going on with Eskom, how the Public Sector must conduct itself during the recession we are in and what each of us can do to preserve our financial situations as times get tougher.

Still bad news, but potential growth in the informal sector

Mar 4th, 2020 7m 48s

Ian talks about decreasing GDP, the lack of fixed capital investment and what this means to us as well as talking about what the informal sector could achieve if not over-regulated.

SA's economy is grinding to a halt

Mar 3rd, 2020 7m 32s

Ian discusses the GDP's continued shrinkage and the negative effect this has on the economy. He ends off with tips on how you can navigate through it.We apologize for the poor audio quality.

Motor vehicle sales and current economic data confirms bearish outlook

Mar 2nd, 2020 7m 32s

Ian talks about the current economic data and speaks about how motor vehicle sales indicate grim economic prospects. He also touches a bit on the coronavirus and its potential economic impact on South Africa.

Ian visits African Rainbow Minerals

Feb 28th, 2020 7m 32s

Ian talks about his visit to African Rainbow Minerals and his encounter with Patrice Motsepe.

Budget Review

Feb 27th, 2020 9m 23s

Ian reviews the budget speech for us. he points out what is being done wrong with the economy and also what can be done differently to improve the state of the economy.

Budget Speech Expectations

Feb 26th, 2020 6m 38s

Ian talks about South African financial markets being very nervous about the budget speech expectations.

What are the financial markets telling us?

Feb 25th, 2020 7m 55s

Ian talks on the nervousness of our financial markets.

Budget snippet

Feb 25th, 2020 6m 32s

Ian gives us a brief summary of what we are looking to get out of the 2020 budget speech.

What could happen if we try step out of line with mainstream world economy?

Feb 21st, 2020 7m 16s

On this episode Ian talks on the risk of what could happen if we step out of mainstream world economy and he answers a question from a listener.

What influences South Africa's growth or shrinkage

Feb 20th, 2020 5m 51s

Ian on this show talks about South Africa's growth rate and he gives us a brief analysis about his attendance at the Discovery Holdings presentation.

Inflation reflects declining consumer demand

Feb 19th, 2020 8m 32s

On this episode Ian talks on high inflation and CIP (consumer price index), he explains what it means to us to have inflation go up from 4% to 4.5%.

What is a 'Soverign Wealth Fund'? What is a 'State Bank'? What explains our unemployment level?

Feb 18th, 2020 7m 46s

It's a jam packed show today as Ian unpacks what's on everyones mind - sovereign wealth fund and state banks. He also explains SA's unemployment levels.

Electrical manufacturing business shrinks

Feb 17th, 2020 6m 59s

Ian talks on ARB Electrical Wholesalers and the importance of retaining existing employment.

SONA: Ramaphosa has no idea what to do for economic growth

Feb 14th, 2020 11m 12s

Ian breaks down last night's uninspiring SONA - little is changing and what is changing is at a snail's pace with only a few fundamental changes proposed.Have any feedback or topics you would like us to cover? Contact Ian via email, ian@cra-s