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Julian Kettle: 'Copper is at the nexus of the energy transition.'
Julian Kettle is the Senior Vice President, Vice Chair Metals and Mining of Wood Mackenzie and has 30 years of experience in the analysis of metals and mining. In his latest blog - 'Could soaring prices see copper fly too close to the sun?' (below) - Kettle argues that the…
Distell, Heineken talks 'enormous vote of confidence in SA' - Steven Nathan
Heineken NV, the world’s second-largest brewer, is in talks about a takeover of South African wine and spirits maker Distell Group. This potentially R35bn (plus) offer to buy Distell, which is the giant of South Africa's booze industry, was discussed on the BizNews Power Hour between BizNews founder Alec Hogg…
"We want answers" - Solidarity's Anton van der Bijl on taking government to court
Solidarity is a South African trade union that negotiates on behalf of its members and attempts to protect workers' rights. They are taking Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to court, amid the hiring of Cuban engineers to assist with our water infrastructure - while local engineers sit unemployed. The head of legal…
Kisby's Mark Barnes gets his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine
The chairman of Kisby, Mark Barnes, got his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. He joined the BizNews Power Hour to share his experience. Barnes took to social media about the experience, tweeting "Vaccinated! I got the SMS - get to Hillbrow CHC! System worked. Frontline medical staff wonderful -…
Get SA funds offshore now: It's a great time to take advantage of rand strength - TreasuryONE currency strategist
In this week’s episode of the Currency Focus Andre Cilliers, currency strategist at TreasuryONE, underscores the benefits of offshore diversification - and he says that it's a great time to take advantage of the rand's strength relative to major currencies. In this in-depth conversation with Jackie Cameron, for BizNews, the…
Flash Briefing: ANC to force transparency on pay; Heineken-Distell takeover; legal action to eject Cubans
* South Africa is finalising legislative changes that aim at narrowing the earnings gap between company executives and the lowest-paid workers, according to Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel. * Heineken, the world’s second-largest brewer, is in talks about a takeover of South African wine and spirits maker Distell Group…
BPH: Steven Nathan co-host, Mark Barnes the chairman of Kisby, Solidarity's Anton van der Bijl, Julian Kettle
In this episode of BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Mark Barnes the chairman of Kisby, Solidarity's Anton van der Bijl, Julian Kettle and the BizNews Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we in a commodities supercycle? - Peter Major explains
Veteran mining expert and fund manager Peter Major joined the BizNews Power Hour, to discuss whether we are indeed in a commodities supercycle. Major reckons that we are indeed, noting "I don't know what else you would call this. When we have prices that have exceeded any kind of price…
Interest rates keeping Balwin's Steve Brookes awake at night
Balwin Properties has a fairly simple business model - how many apartments they have sold and how many they are building. Chief executive Steve Brookes joined the BizNews Power Hour, to share their plans to build "green" and the benefits you may get from ABSA that come with this deal…
Redefine's revenue slashed by 30% and dividend deferred
Redefine, the country's second largest real-estate investment trust by market capitalisation, announced its interim results to February 28 2021 and there was very little to get excited about. The chief executive Andrew König, joined the BizNews Power Hour to talk about these results and prospects. "The vaccine roll-out will get…
BPH: Peter Major co-host; Redefine CEO Andrew Koning; Steve Brookers CEO of Balwin Properties; Huge IT
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Peter Major veteran mining engineer, CEO of Redefine - Andrew Koning- Balwin Properties’s Steve Brookers; James Herbst - CEO of Huge Group and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tax when you emigrate, work outside SA: Tips, traps, expert advice - William Louw, Sable International
If you are planning on leaving South Africa or have already left, there are key financial factors to consider to minimise tax liabilities. William Louw, South African tax director at emigration specialist Sable International speaks Jackie Cameron, for BizNews, about how to navigate South Africa’s tricky tax system. * This…
Flash Briefing: Ace joins Zuma as former president delays trial AGAIN; Naspers in market inquiry; Eskom
* The two-decades old corruption case against former South African President Jacob Zuma in connection with a $2 billion arms deal has been delayed yet again. * The DA is calling on Eskom to provide an urgent state-of-the-system update and explain how its loadshedding schedule will be managed to ensure…
White farmer murders, Cyril Ramaphosa - and the fake news narrative in SA: Terence Corrigan, IRR
Fake news poses a threat to free societies, distorting perceptions of what is true and false and corroding social and political interactions. So say Terrence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer, who have produced a new report by the Institute of Race Relations, entitled Fake News: A New Challenge to Human Rights? Terrence Corrigan…
CEO of Spear REIT - Quintin Rossi - on its results and prospects
Spear REIT Limited invest in high-quality income-generating real estate across all sectors within the Western Cape, they released their financial results and the CEO joined the BizNews Power Hour. Quintin Rossi explained how they managed to stay afloat during the pandemic, with hotels being totally empty. He said in May…
Crypto volatility and the Coinbase profits with Luno's Marius Reitz
Revenue in the period jumped to about $1.8 billion from $190.6 million in the same quarter a year earlier, Coinbase said in a press release, Luno's Marius Reitz joined the BizNews Power Hour to go through these numbers and the crazy volatile world of cryptocurrencies. Learn more about your ad…
Groot prentjie belegging met Alwyn Van Der Merwe
In hierdie potgooi het ek met Alwyn Van Der Merwe gesels oor hoe professionele beleggersmarksiklusse interpreteer, en dan portefeuljes met goeie vooruisigte saamstel gegewe hulleinterpretasies. Alwyn is hoofbeleggingsbeampte by Sanlam Private Welvaart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's Corner: Simonsig's Johan Malan on bubbly, the Wine Route and his pioneering father
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. In this episode of Carrie’s Corner, wine connoisseur Carrie Adams speaks to Johan Malan - the recipient of The 40th Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award…
Should you buy cryptocurrencies? Which ones? Expert insights - CEO, multinational investment firm
Are cryptocurrencies the new gold? Should you build a digital currency portfoliio and, if so, which ones should you choose? Kunal Sawhney, CEO of Kalkine Group - a multinational equity research firm - spoke to Jackie Cameron, for BizNews, from his headquarters in Sydney, Australia about Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies…
BPH: Festive Friday with Carrie Adams; Quintin Rossi; Marius Reitz; Jeremy Borge and Elunda Basson
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Carrie Adams; Luno's Marius Reitz; CEO of Spear REIT Quintin Rossi; Jeremy Borge; Elunda Basson and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices