Boxer’s R22.5bn Turnover signals retail Boom; Nobel prize sparks new wave in economic innovation

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Oct 13, 2025

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Adrian Saville, a Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, discusses the impact of the 2025 Nobel Prize winners and how innovation drives economic growth through creative destruction. Craig Comrie, Principal officer of the ProfMed medical scheme, highlights the consequences of removing medical tax credits and its effects on affordability in the face of NHI funding. Bob Stark, an executive and author, shares insights on CEO development, outlining the stages of effective leadership and what truly defines a successful chief executive.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Boxer's Strong Half-Year Results and Growth Drivers

04:31 • 6min

Lucky Montana's SARS Dispute and Legal Stakes

10:24 • 6min

Boxer’s Market Position, Dividends and Balance Sheet

16:41 • 1min

Recent Oil Price Drivers and Consumer Impact

18:05 • 5min

Nobel Prize: How Innovation Drives Growth

23:29 • 8min

US-China Tensions, Rare Earths and Global Supply Risks

31:17 • 6min

Medical Aid Tax Credits and NHI Funding Debate

37:46 • 11min

What Makes an Effective CEO Over Time

49:13 • 8min

Running a Successful Design Business from Market Stall to Exports

56:52 • 20min

Market Reaction to Tariff Threats and Gold Price Movements

01:17:02 • 44sec

Outro

01:17:46 • 1sec

Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO, Marek Masojada about the retailer’s robust financial performance, marked by a 13.9% rise in turnover to R22.5 billion, strong trading profit growth, and strategic expansion — all driven by operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and a relentless focus on delivering value.

In other interviews, Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, talks about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking research on how innovation and “creative destruction” fuel economic growth. Their work shows how new technologies replace the old, boosting living standards, health, and quality of life around the world.

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