Bizskoops - 13 August 2026

On this week's Bizskoops, South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6%, while the South African Reserve Bank is taking direct control of key regulatory and oversight functions in the country’s national payment system. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses parts of the economy that remain under pressure. In international business news, Nvidia has secured partnerships with major Wall Street investors to raise funds for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains what to do if you suspect you have been scammed by an investment opportunity. We conclude the programme with Shameela Soobramoney of the National Business Initiative, who discusses how South African businesses are responding to climate and sustainability pressures.