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Staying afloat in the struggling hospitality industry - Sun International CEO
Iconic South African gaming and hospitality group Sun International has been smacked hard by Covid-19 containment measures. This week, it reported a loss of more than R1 billion for 2020. Like other companies in the hospitality sector, they were forced to shut operations for more than three months last year…
Carrie's Corner: Catherine Marshall, a jewel in the crown of SA winemaking
Renowned winemaker Catherine Marshall joined Carrie Adams for the BizNews festive Friday. After graduating, Marshall landed apprenticeships at a number of local cellars and obtained winemaking experience overseas, spending time in France and the US. She has received many awards - both locally and internationally - and has served as…
BPH: Sun International CEO; Cannabis; Tina Joemat-Pettersson; American markets
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of Sun International Anthony Leeming, Joint CEO Pierre van der Hoven of cannabis investment holding structure Silverleaf, DA representative Andrew Whitfield, billionaire investor Bill Gross and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices…
Flash Briefing: Nedbank cautious about Covid; Shoprite wants to buy vaccines; Sotheby's ventures into crypto
Nedbank has seen an earnings loss in 2020 and says it is cautious about Covid-19. Shoprite's CEO says the private sector should be allowed to buy vaccines. Curro Holdings sees an upswing in revenue and learner numbers. Sotheby's will follow Christie's into the world of digital currencies. Learn more about…
Jean Pierre Verster shares his insights on the hedge fund industry, frothy equity valuations, Tesla, Naspers vs Prosus
Jean Pierre Verster, a hedge fund manager that successfully shorted African Bank and Steinhoff, in this interview shares his insights on the hedge fund industry, frothy equity market valuations, the recent successes of his Tesla shorts and the Naspers vs Prosus debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Froneman on SA gold mining titan as deal-maker eyes Sibanye, Goldfields and AngloGold Ashanti merger
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman, renowned for his deal-making in the mining industry, has suggested that a merger of Sibanye, Goldfields and AngloGold Ashanti would be in the best interests of South Africa. In this interview, he outlines his investment thesis on the merger and the benefits of creating a mining…
BPH: Neal Froneman; Jean Pierre Verster; Bitcoin; Naspers & Prosus; Ivermectin
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater Neal Froneman, Hedge fund manager Jean Pierre Verster, Pieter Hundersmarck of Flagship asset management, Bongani Luthuli on Ivermectin and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The lawyer who won the Ivermectin battle for South Africans
Ivermectin, the cheap drug taking the fight to Covid-19, has been used across the world (for many decades) to fight ailments of all sorts - with excellent results. The drug has been banned in South Africa, despite many studies and plenty of evidence showing its effectiveness in curing patients with…
Flash Briefing: Shoprite focus on home market; more countries halt Astra vaccine; Astral sees slump; Eskom; Bitcoin
Shoprite is shifting its focus back to its home market. Astral predicts a slump in earnings. Eskom will continue maintenance amid power cuts. More European countries stop AstraZeneca vaccine rollouts over blood clot doubts. Bitcoin sinks back from record highs over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
SA’s pool of higher net worth individuals is shrinking
Covid-19 containment measures have hammered the South African economy, pushing many businesses to the brink of collapse and leading to widespread job losses. The problems have also been felt acutely amongst South Africa’s wealthiest citizens. BizNews spoke to Eric Enslin, CEO of FNB Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank. Learn…
Froneman is a smart guy, says Piet Viljoen. 'He's flying a kite to see what will happen'.
Recently, Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman put out an invitation to AngloGold and Gold Fields to merge, in what he said would be 'in the national interest'. Piet Viljoen, fund manager of the Counterpoint value fund, weighs in on Froneman's statement. Sibanye and AngloGold are both in the Top 10 holdings…
BPH: Absa results; FNB Private wealth CEO; Cathie Wood; Stadio CEO; Yuppie Mr Price; Ivermectin
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of FNB Private bank Eric Enslin, CEO of Stadio Chris Vorster, CIO of Perpetua investment managers Delphine Govender, Dr. Tess Lawrie and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: Mr Price buys Yuppiechef; Absa & Sun Intl. struggle; Namibian insurers fined
Mr Price will acquire Yuppiechef, broadening its customer base to higher-income shoppers. Absa and Sun International struggle during the lockdown, while AdvTech expects positive results. The Namibian Competition Commission cracks down on price-fixing among insurers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Exploring alternatives to the global equity markets that can still generate consistent returns
Worried about a correction in world equity markets? Are we in bubble terrain and are you over exposed to the markets? Want to know how you can preserve your capital offshore, in USD, in uniquely resilient assets and earn 8x the US 10 year bond yield, paid quarterly as dividends…
Adopting AI for faster diagnosis of breast cancer in SA
The highest mortality rate for cancer in South African women remains breast cancer. Frustrated by this statistic - and the fact that there's an average six-month delay from eventual diagnosis and surgical treatment - Kathryn Malherbe decided to start a company which aims to speed up diagnosis. Medsol AI Solutions uses…
Joemat-Pettersson has track history of abusing public funds - Paul O’Sullivan
Tina Joemat-Pettersson, chair of the police committee in parliament, is back in the spotlight in connection with irregular payments for state projects. Joemat-Pettersson is an ally of former president Jacob Zuma, who was at the centre of corruption allegations under his rule. Joemat-Pettersson is the former energy minister who pushed…
Inside Covid-19: Insurance extras to help restaurant owners survive tough times; what world can learn from Israel
A year ago, the coronavirus pandemic struck, turning people's lives upside down and transforming the way we work and do business. In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we'll hear from Discovery Insurance Chief operating officer Lana Ross about innovations in cover for restaurants - which have been hit particularly hard…
BPH: Festive Friday with Piet Viljoen, Paul O'Sullivan and Carrie Adams
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by fund manager Piet Viljoen, Investigator Paul O'Sullivan, wine queen Carrie Adams and her guest Cathy Marshall, and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: SA's own Greensill implodes; Tencent troubles; Hammerson; Bolt
SA's Barak fund is collapsing, in a Greensill-like implosion. Giant Tencent has been fined by China's watchdog. Ant's CEO has resigned with immediate effect. Hammerson takes a beating from crashing rental income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's corner: Celebrating wine with Dan Nicholl
Described as 'a complete and utter asset to South Africa', Dan Nicholl joined our host and wine expert, Carrie Adams, to talk and celebrate all things wine. Born in Belfast and brought up in Zimbabwe, Nicholl worked as a sports commentator in South Africa, where his passion for wine grew…