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Flash Briefing: SA Covid-19 cases down to new low; new Delta variant in UK and US; Numsa strike
News headlines: * South Africa has recorded a daily average of just 637 new Covid-19 cases over the past week. The last time the country saw levels of infection this low was during the early stages of the pandemic in May 2020. * Scientists around the world are closely tracking…
Bernard Swanepoel is an astute addition to the Aveng board - Piet Viljoen
Counterpoint money manager Piet Viljoen talks us through what was a busy week for local and international markets. Viljoen – rational as always – talks highly of Bernard Swanepoel, a decorated mining executive who was recently appointed to the board of debt-laden construction company Aveng. He believes Swanepoel’s in-depth mining…
Jean-Pierre Verster on food retailers: Woolies, Pick n Pay, Shoprite and Spar
One of South Africa’s leading asset managers Jean-Pierre Verster shared insight into South Africa’s food retailers from an investment angle. The big four food retailers – Shoprite, Woolies, Spar and Pick n Pay – are some of the country’s most well-known brands. Pick n Pay was the first retailer to…
"We are serious about fighting corruption," says Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Moerane
Mayor Mpho Moerane has been in office since the beginning of October after the deaths of his predecessors Geoff Makhubo and Jolidee Matongo. The newly appointed mayor has been open about his wishes for the city of Johannesburg and as local government elections draw closer and closer, Moerane remains dedicated…
Looking to apply for British citizenship? This is what you can expect
Mishal Patel, Sable International's British and nationality expert, joins Bronwyn Nielsen of BizNews to shed light on the intricacies of obtaining British citizenship. Patel specialises in isolating claims to British nationality for those who have connections to former British Territories, those who are resident in the UK, and those adopted…
Magnus Heystek on Mauritius and contradictory data coming out of the local bond market
Brenthurst Wealth founder Magnus Heystek comes to us from Mauritius, a destination he believes provides an opportunity from an investment perspective. Much like South Africa, Mauritius is dependent on tourism and, as a result, the economy has suffered during the coronavirus pandemic. However, Heystek paints a picture of an economic…
Frans Cronje: KZN after the riots - new players take power as State's retreat a permanent fixture in small towns
Dr Frans Cronje, who recently retired after 18 years at the Institute for Race Relations, visited KZN last week to get a first hand look at what remains in the aftermath of July's riots. It confirmed his thesis that South Africa is breaking into smaller units. In the best cases,…
BizNews Power Hour 20 Oct: Heystek Mauritius; Frans Cronje visits KZN power vacuum; Jaltech offers regulated crypto
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, the IRR's former CEO Dr Frans Cronje reports back after a four day road trip through small town KZN which has changed drastically since the July riots; Magnus Heystek connects from Mauritius, seeing plenty of growth in his two year absence; Jaltech…
Flash Briefing: UCT to impose mandatory vaccination; IEC says vaccine not needed to vote; Evergrande deal on hold
News headlines: * The University of Cape Town (UCT) council has approved in principle a proposal to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for both staff and students. * The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has reiterated that voters will not be expected to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to…
Armoured vehicles: No longer for VIPs, private citizens are looking for alternative protection in SA
South Africa is known for sunny skies, glorious scenery…and as the hijacking capital of the world. As South Africans become wearisome, many are looking at alternative ways to protect themselves and their assets in crime-riddled SA. Once the reserve of VIPs and politicians, bulletproofing is slowly becoming mainstream. BizNews Motoring…
Smoke Screen Podcast: James Ball unpacks episode six, where things get deadly
The UK-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism has been looking into activity in the South African tobacco industry. In this interview, the Bureau's international editor James Ball joins Alec Hogg to unpack episode six of Smoke Screen, where the action turns deadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A regulated cryptocurrency product, a solution to the public – Jaltech’s Gaurav Nair
Jaltech co-founder Gaurav Nair shared his insight into regulated cryptocurrency products, the first of its kind in South Africa. It has been the Achilles heel of all financial advisers in recent months, with the rise in popularity of crypto. However, the financial services watchdog in South Africa – the FSCA…
BizNews Power Hour 19 Oct: Herman Mashaba breathing fire; Smoke Screen; Chinese Mafia takes over NW dorpies; Renergen
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Action SA's confident leader Herman Mashaba explains how his previous stint as Joburg's Mayor prepared him to identify and eject the Metro's ANC saboteurs; The Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s Global Editor James Ball unpacks episode 6 of Smoke Screen where the action…
Herman Mashaba: Breathing fire, preparing to incinerate Joburg Metro's ANC "snakes" who sabotaged him
In the 2016 local elections, successful entrepreneur Herman Mashaba was the surprise victor in the majoral race, after being drafted into politics on a Democratic Alliance ticket. On November 1, he swaps the DA's blue for Action SA's green - standing as the candidate for the political party he founded…
In NW, locals barely get micro business look-in as "Chinese Mafia"-funded Bangladeshi, Ethiopians dominate small towns
Conclusions reached in a report into small town business in the North West province should be sending shock waves through South African society. Officially sanctioned, it is authored by NW University's Prof Ronnie Lotriet and supported by the NW Chamber of Business and SA's Department of Economic Development. The report…
Renergen CEO Stefano Marani on the creation of a spot market for helium
Stefano Marani, CEO of emerging energy company Renergen, sheds light on the junior miner's R367m forward sale agreement with US company Argonon Helium, which is intended to bring price transparency to the currently opaque helium market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: First-ever bitcoin ETF on NYSE; Elon Musk 'world's richest' again; FlySafair wants longer weekends
News headlines: * In a watershed moment for crypto, the first-ever bitcoin-linked ETF will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. The exchange-traded fund - launched by ProShares - will invest primarily in bitcoin futures contracts, rather than bitcoin itself. * Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regained…
Martin Clunes on Manhunt; final Doc Martin series; turning 60; Covid's impact on actors; SA's Adrian Gardiner; and more
In this podcast, British actor Martin Clunes joins BizNews editor Alec Hogg for a wide ranging discussion which moves from the star's latest hit series where he plays DCI Colin Sutton in Manhunt; the 10th and final season of the iconic Doc Martin; his successful spousal business partnership with Philippa…
BizNews Power Hour 18 Oct: Focus on "Doc Martin" Clunes; David Shapiro; Linking economic/population growth; PowerPulse
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, legendary British actor Martin Clunes talks about South Africa, his industry and the "Doc Martin" star's latest role, the BritBox series Manhunt II: The Night Stalker; Sasfin Security's David Shapiro offers his unique market insights; The FT ponders the link between economic…
Insider trading is a huge problem on the JSE - David Shapiro
As is customary for a Monday, David Shapiro gives us his investment insights looking at what's happening in the markets both locally and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices