BizNews A-Plus Show - Ep 3 - From Elon Musk to Zuma; KZN floods, Capitec, Bosasa & more

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In episode 3 of the newest BizNews offering, editor Alec Hogg and deputy Michael Appel share insights into the news you need to know from the week that was - Hogg on business and investments, Appel on news and politics. In focus this episode is Elon Musk's latest bid to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share; President Cyril Ramaphosa is in KwaZulu-Natal following deadly flooding that killed over 300 people; Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie and their exponential journey that keeps on delivering; Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen battle it out in France's presidential elections on 24 April; unpacking the results of Purple Group; Jacob Zuma's corruption trial has been postponed again; Bosasa explainer piece discussed in the wake of the release of the third tranche coming out of the State Capture Inquiry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Apr 2022 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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