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Ted Blom on Medupi blast: "I can guarantee you that we're going to have load-shedding"
Ted Blom has been following the Eskom saga intensively for the last 14 years. In light of the recent explosion at the Medupi Power Station, Blom joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss how the blast occurred. The Power Station - which was delayed and launched very recently - has…
'The SMME sector in South Africa is resilient but more support is needed from banks and government' - John Dludlu
Over half a million new businesses were registered in 2020, an increase of more than 30% from the previous year, according to Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) reports. This seems counterintuitive given the economic destruction that has been caused as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. John Dludlu, chief…
Flash Briefing: Eskom woes; SA business confidence slumps; another questionable move by the ANC
News headlines: *South Africa faces a record year for power outages after an explosion damaged one of the state-owned electricity utility’s newest coal-fired generation units. *South African business confidence fell to a nine-month low in July, after a week of deadly riots, looting and arson cost the economy R50 billion…
Charl Botha gesels met Etienne Roux van Truffle Batebestuur oor Cashbuild
In my opvolg gesprek met Etienne Roux van Truffle Batebestuur verduidelik hy hoekom hulle van Cashbuild hou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SOEs and government should play a much smaller role in the economy - Steven Nathan
Steven Nathan, founder of 10X Investments, joined the BizNews Power Hour as co-host for yet another fantastic discussion on what's been in the headlines. Nathan, a resident of the Western Cape, provided insight into the Western Cape’s ability to survive on its own economically - a concern voiced by Roelf…
Flash Briefing: Explosion at Eskom's Medupi; Zuma postpones trial AGAIN; Adapt IT CEO resigns
News headlines: *Power utility Eskom has confirmed that an explosion at unit 4 of Medupi power station on Sunday night caused "extensive damage" to the generator. *There has been yet another delay for Jacob Zuma’s appearance in court for corruption charges, with the former president’s legal team requesting a postponement…
BizNews Power Hour - 10 Aug. Nathan co-host; Cape secession with Peter Hain and Roelf Meyer; Ivermectin in the mix
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Cape secession views with Lord Peter Hain and ANC stalwart Roelf Meyer; Ivermectin as a covid option is discussed by Dr Mdladla, Dr Ngcakani and prof Colleen Aldous and the BizNews Power Hour team…
Ivermectin: facts and science are in its favour - Dr Nathi Mdladla, Dr Pinky Dr Ngcakani and Professor Colleen Aldous
In July, BizNews founder Alec Hogg spoke to Professor Colleen Aldous - an Associate Professor and Clinical Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal who has boldly spoken out in favour of Ivermectin. Aldous stated clearly that she does not believe that Ivermectin is a 'miracle drug', but that there is…
I don't support Cape secession any more than I support secession by Scotland - Lord Peter Hain
South African anti-apartheid activist Lord Peter Hain joins the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the release of his memoir, A Pretoria Boy: The Story of South Africa’s ‘Public Enemy Number One’, and what it was like growing up in Pretoria with activist parents. Hain reflects on what is happening in South…
Charl Botha gesels met Etienne Roux van Truffle Batebestuur oor Pepkor
In my eerste van twee gesprekke met Etienne Roux van Truffle Batebestuur gesels ons oor Pepkor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roelf Meyer torpedoes idea of Western Cape secession
Voices from some quarters in the Western Cape including the United Liberty Alliance and the Greater Cape Town Civic Alliance that the province should become an independent territory have grown louder. They claim that they could get the necessary votes in a referendum in the province. Roelf Meyer who was…
Expert analyst Kokkie Kooyman provides insight on China, Sasria's capacity and Nedbank
Denker Capital’s Kokkie Kooyman, an expert banking analyst and one of South Africa’s top investment specialists, joined the BizNews Power Hour to weigh in on the repercussions of the events that transpired in the last month. Kooyman delivered some valuable insights and bittersweet news regarding the burden that state-owned insurer…
BizNews Power Hour - 5 Aug 2021. Shapiro co-host; China showing who's boss - IRR CEO; Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank, Sasria
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; IRR's new CEO Dr John Endres on China showing capitalism who the boss is; Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank's trading statement and how the week of shame may hit insurance companies; and the…
Flash Briefing: Deputy President Mabuza is back; Eskom seeks R33bn; R350 basic income grants to roll out by month-end
News headlines: *Deputy President David Mabuza is back in the country after his trip to Russia where he sought medical treatment. *Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is in talks to raise about R33 billion from at least five development finance institutions to help fund its partial exit from coal-fired power generation…
"We need to roll out the red carpet to investment." - David Shapiro
Seasoned analyst and market commentator David Shapiro of Sasfin joins the BizNews Power Hour as co-host for another interesting discussion on movements in the market. Speaking from New York, Shapiro gives insight into how Covid has battered tourism and the retail market in the US, while residential property prices are…
Facebook: The Investment Case
Paul Whitburn of Rozendal Partners unpacks the investment case for Facebook with BizNews contributor Charl Botha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"China is not a country governed by the rule of law, rules change drastically" - Dr Endres
The Institute of Race Relations John Endres sits down with BizNews founder Alec Hogg to discuss the craziness happening in Beijing as communist China looks to take control of a booming economy. The regulatory crackdown in China is predominately on Big Tech and educational companies that operate within the informational…
What's being pushed now is totally unnecessary - Bernard Tuffin on EWC and Custodianship
Bernard Tuffin of Family Action South Africa joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss Expropriation without Compensation (EWC) and land reform. According to its website, Family South Africa is "an organisation of lay Catholics concerned about the moral crisis shaking the foundations of our societies." Tuffin explains why this nonprofit…
BizNews Power Hour - 4 Aug 2021. Viljoen co-host; vaccination questions answered; EWC; BizNews turns 8
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Family Action South Africa's Bernard Tuffin expands EWC and custodianship; Dr Duncan Carmichael addresses concerns that many have had regarding the Covid-19 vaccine and the BizNews Power Hour team celebrates turning 8 years old…
'Tencent has a huge effect on South African retirement savings' - Piet Viljoen
Value fund manager and regular BizNews co-host Piet Viljoen voices his reasoning for ringing the alarm bells on Tencent as the Chinese government and regulatory authorities continue to clamp down on Big Tech and related industries. Piet unpacks what this means for South African savers and investors, with Naspers and…