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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Mulling over private education company results with Ari Katz and David Shapiro
Ari Katz, CEO of Boston City Campus, joined BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg to look at the situation listed education companies find themselves in. With ADvTECH recently releasing results, Katz gives a different perspective into these companies, based on his experience. While he doesn't analyse the results, he notes…
Flash Briefing: Insurers pay up for Steinhoff directors in balance sheet fraud; Old Mutual; Northam Platinum; China risk
* Steinhoff said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with certain insurance companies underwriting the group’s directors and officers insurance policy to contribute up to 78.1 million euros ($93 million) to help settle claims. * Old Mutual returned to paying dividends on Tuesday after reporting an annual loss but…
BPH: David Shapiro on markets, impact investing, Ari Katz, Easy Equities and Capitec
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Alec Hogg is joined by Sasfin's David Shapiro, Boston City Campus CEO Ari Katz, Riscura MD Malcolm Fair, Kisby Fund's Warren Wheatley and Sean Emery, Easy Equities CEO Charles Savage and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Piet Viljoen: Finding the hidden gems on the JSE
In this interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen explains the concept of value investing and where pockets of opportunity can be found on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is nothing wrong with SA that cannot be fixed. What is wrong is our politics and govt - Herman Mashaba
Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba was one of many distinguished speakers at the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference. The founder of ActionSA addressed myriad delegates, discussing the state South Africa finds itself in - and what needs to be done to restore the country and its economy once more. Learn more…
Carrie's Corner: Andrea Mullineux, international winemaker of the year
At the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference, wine expert Carrie Adams was on-hand to entertain and educate delegates about wine and all that goes with it. One of the wines that was showcased was Andrea Mullineux's Kloof Street Chenin Blanc. Award-winning Andrea joined the BizNews Power Hour, chatting to Adams about…
Looking back on the BizNews Investment Conference
Head of Commercial at BizNews, Clive Eksteen, shared snippets from the BizNews Investment Conference with Power Hour host Jackie Cameron. The conference - which took place at the gorgeous Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg - had a number of exciting and influential speakers, including Piet Viljoen, Herman Mashaba, Charles…
Carrie's Corner: SA will always be our primary market - Schalk-Willem Joubert
After serving as CEO of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, Schalk-Willem Joubert took over the reigns at Pink Valley. The farm is unique, in that it's the only farm in the Cape that just makes rosé. Joubert sits down with resident wine expert Carrie Adams to talk about what's happening in…
BPH: Festive Friday with Derrick Carolin, Dr Semete-Makokotlela and Carrie Adams
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO and Founder of Crayon Derrick Carolin, CEO of the South African health product regulatory authority Dr Semete-Makokotlela, Wine guru Carrie Adams and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drive Time with Jarryd Neves: Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design
BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves shares his thoughts on the stylish Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design, a midsized luxury offering that does everything you can expect of a premium SUV, but goes one step further. 'The wonderful interior, elegant styling and "want-one" factor makes it an object of desire'. Learn more…
There's still insufficient data for us to authorise ivermectin - SAHPRA CEO
Earlier this week, the African Christian Democratic Party announced that it had achieved a legal victory in the fight to secure wide-spread use of ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment. Ivermectin is largely used in South Africa as a veterinarian anti-parasitic. But there is a growing group of medical experts around the…
Flash Briefing: Eskom announces emergency power suppliers; Biovac to make US vaccines; China wary of Tesla cars
Eskom announces emergency power suppliers who will add about 2000 megawatts to the grid through R45bn of private-sector investment. SA’s Biovac will manufacture US company ImmunityBio’s Covid-19 shot, once it gets approval. The founder of Greensill’s taste for risky investments was the red flag that caught the eye of investors,…
Coal mining company Exxaro delivers strong results amid difficult circumstances
Exxaro Resources recently released results, with group revenue up at least 12% and headline earning per share up by 26%, at just under R30. CEO Mxolisi Mgojo joined BizNews Power Hour host Jackie Cameron to detail how the company did this amid very difficult circumstances. Mgojo also sketches out the…
Inside Covid-19: Deep insights on how people have battled Covid-19 demons; Ivermectin SA legal battle - behind-the-scene
When the Covid-19 pandemic first swept across the globe and governments instituted lockdowns, many people thought the crisis would be over in a few months. But a year later, many countries are still under lockdown rules, even as vaccinations are rolled out. In a powerful, in-depth report from Bloomberg, we…
BPH: Exxaro and Renergen CEOs; Mia Kruger; Ascendis Activists; JP Morgan
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of Exxaro Resources Mxolisi Mgojo, CEO of Renergen Stefano Marani, fund manager Mia Kruger, Ascendis Activists and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: Exxaro announces buyback; Barak whistleblowers; Sinovac shots for SA
Exxaro Resources announced a share buyback and a special dividend after offloading its last shares in Tronox. Barak Fund whistleblowers warned of asset valuation and collateral issues, say insiders. ARC. Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cannabis is the fastest growing industry in the world, says Silverleaf Investments CEO
Pierre van der Hoven, joint CEO of Silverleaf Investments, joined the BizNews Power Hour to share his insights on the cannabis industry and possible opportunities for aspirant entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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…