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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Director’s Cut: Eskom’s smelter lifeline – Agnes Mlambo on saving 15,000 SA jobs
Eskom Distribution boss Agnes Mlambo joins Alec Hogg to explain the emergency power deal with Glencore, Samancor and Merafe that halted mass retrenchments, the brutal economics behind smelter shutdowns, the tense negotiations with Nersa, and why this high-stakes rescue could become a new template for keeping heavy industry alive in…
BizNews Briefing: Kokkie Kooymans’ global warning, Mr Price’s R10bn gamble and Glencore saves jobs
Fund manager Kokkie Kooymans warns of looming global market risks as Mr Price places a bold R9.6bn offshore bet, Eskom’s last-minute deal with Glencore saves 15,000 smelter jobs, Grindrod surges as a Transnet alternative, HCI buys back R650m of its shares, Uzbekistan’s SOE playbook raises eyebrows, and thousands of SA…
The Editor's Desk - Wed 10 Dec 2025: Eskom’s smelter lifeline — and the ideology holding SA back
Eskom’s talks with Glencore point to a new path for SA industry — but ideology still threatens growth. I unpack what it means for your money.
2025 ETF surge sets stage for more runway ahead - Nerina Visser, etfSA
South Africa’s exchange‑traded fund (ETF) industry has just marked its 25th anniversary, with assets under management climbing from R165 billion at the end of 2024 to R285 billion by September 2025 - a surge of more than 70% in nine months. Nerina Visser, co‑owner of ETFSA and South Africa’s leading ETF strategist,…
BizNews Daybreak Wednesday 10th December - SpaceX worth $1.5trn?; Aussie TikTok ban; Fed nerves grip markets
Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features an early morning crossing to Rory Steyn in Brisbane who has big social media news; the freshest overnight developments…
Director’s Cut: SPAR’s brutal reset - CEO Angelo Swartz on losses, debt and the fight back
SPAR CEO Angelo Swartz joins Alec Hogg to explain the R4.8bn write-down, the exit from Europe, sharp debt reduction, the renewed focus on SA independents, and how SPAR’s “2.0 strategy” aims to rebuild growth in one of the world’s toughest grocery markets.
BizNews Briefing: Glencore saves jobs, Famous Brands expands & Spar takes a hit
Eskom’s deal with Glencore halts ferrochrome retrenchments, Famous Brands targets Malaysia growth, Spar swallows a R4.8bn European exit, Thungela beats coal guidance, MultiChoice completes its JSE delisting, and the BIS raises fresh bubble warnings over gold and US stocks.
The Editor's Desk - Tuesday 9 December 2025: The R915 wake-up call - Why I’m rethinking long-term contracts
My insurance quote dropped 56% with one call - and it sparked a deeper look at what complacency costs us in business and investing.
Director’s Cut: Terry Boardman – SA franchising champion Famous Brands takes Steers, Debonairs to Malaysia
BizNews editor Alec Hogg speaks to Terry Boardman, Famous Brands’ head of QSR, about the group’s strategic leap into Malaysia with Steers and Debonairs, why the right local partner matters, lessons learned from past international setbacks, and what Famous Brands’ sales data reveals about green shoots — and ongoing pressure…
BizNews Daybreak Tuesday 9th December - Warner takeover goes hostile; Nvidia, Absa, Amazon in SA and more
Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features the odds on Paramount's fresh $108bn hostile bid for Warner Brothers beating Netflix's board-supported $82bn offer; Nvidia securing a…
Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major on Glencore’s big bets, copper hype and gold’s reality check
Veteran mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack Glencore’s aggressive JV spree, why copper may be running ahead of fundamentals, what’s driving asset sales at Robex, Tungela and Aveng, and why he’s sticking with gold ETFs but staying cautious on mining shares at current prices.
Director’s Cut: Amazon SA boss Robert Koen – Why online retail has “knocked it out the park”
Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa head Robert Koen tells Alec Hogg how the company’s South African launch has exceeded expectations, how nationwide delivery is working even into remote towns, why customer obsession beats competitor watching, and why he’s bullish on SA’s long-term retail growth despite political noise.
BizNews Briefing: Amazon booms in SA, banks see green shoots & Dalio’s gold warning
Amazon SA boss Robert Koen says online retail has “knocked it out the park,” Absa confirms economic green shoots as bad debts ease, MTN Zakhele collapses toward zero, Spar posts a R4.8bn loss, G20 gains scrutiny from Michael Louis, and Ray Dalio warns global debt is driving investors back to…
Jonathan Deal - Witness D: Dying for the truth in a “predatory” State
In his latest interview with BizNews, Safe Citizen Founder Jonathan Deal tells Chris Steyn that the assassination of Madlanga Commission Witness D is “a perfect illustration of where on the one hand the government has completely and utterly lost control of the security environment in which South Africans must live…
The Editor's Desk - Monday 8 December 2025
Here’s my take on why I’m not returning to Davos after 19 years, what it signals about the new WEF era, and the investment insights that matter today.
BizNews Daybreak Monday 8th December - Trump threatens Netflix/Discovery; MTN Zakhele disaster; SpaceX
Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features the latest in the Netflix takeover for Warner Brothers Discovery (Trump isn't a fan); European kickback to the US…
The NdB Sunday Show: Dr Michael Louis - Witness D assassinated amid plot to oust Cyril…
In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts Dr. Michael Louis, the Chairman of the Independent Candidates Association and close friend of the late Neil De Beer. They talk about the shock assassination of Witness D, Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, who had delivered such damning…
The Editor's Desk - Friday 5 December 2025
Insights from my exclusive interviews with the local heads of Amazon and Walmart on why "customer obsession" trumps competitor focus. Plus, we analyze Meta’s stock surge, Aveng’s confusing restructuring, and the facts behind John Steenhuisen’s background.
BN Briefing: Vodacom's big telecom move, FirstRand CEO on SA economy, Springbok star's business play
Vodacom heats up the African telecoms battle with the acquisition of an additional 20% of Safaricom for over R30 billion, aiming to consolidate the major Kenyan operator and M-Pesa. Meanwhile, FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi encourages businesses to look past headlines, citing constructive signs like corporate-led credit expansion and structural reforms…
Bok talent just the tip of the iceberg – ex-Springbok turned business strategist Flip van der Merwe
Former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has taken the lessons of high‑performance rugby into the boardroom, now working as a strategy consultant for business leaders. Living in Biarritz, France, he is also a co‑founder of the Lekker Network, which connects South Africans wherever they are. In an interview with…