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Bitcoin: Better than gold or, as Nouriel Roubini argues, worthless? Listen!
Bitcoin has been rewarding its supporters. And, previous sceptics are entering the arena as the cryptocurrency enters the mainstream. Should you get in now? A blockchain company boss says 'yes'; a world expert on asset bubbles, says 'no' - Bitcoin doesn't even qualify as an asset. Take a listen to…
Flash Briefing: Facebook caught cheating advertisers; GameStop's Roaring Kitty exposed; interest rates; Covid vaccines
* Inflationary pressures and currency weakness could force central banks in some key African economies to tighten monetary policy, even as the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines and new mutations of the disease pose risks to economic growth. * The South African government had been counting on the Pfizer shot,…
Medicine professor slams SA Ivermectin sceptics; many experts aren’t looking at the right data
A black market in Ivermectin has developed, with many South Africans opting for veterinary versions to ward off and stop Covid-19 from developing. Professor Colleen Aldous, a healthcare scientist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Medicine says there is compelling evidence that Ivermectin shows good promise in curing people…
Warning: Changes to employer-funded Occupational Injuries scheme will create havoc in healthcare system
Tim Hughes of the Injured Workers Action Group (IWAG) tells Jackie Cameron of BizNews why amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill will create chaos in the health system - and put healthcare out of reach for many. Also at stake is a sizeable pot of taxpayers’…
Inside Covid-19: Meet the 32-year-old SA lab assistant at global forefront of fight against virus
In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we speak to Sandile Cele, a 32-year-old researcher at the Durban-based African Health Research Institute who has made global headlines for an important breakthrough in the fight against Covid-19. Cele found a new way to grow the 501.V2 variant and in so doing, reports…
Bitcoin record price: This time it really is different; the cryptocurrency is becoming respectable
Bitcoin blew through another milestone, surging past $50,000 for the first time as the blistering rally in the largest cryptocurrency continues to captivate investors worldwide. Seth Ginns, Coinfund head of liquid investments, picks up on how Bitcoin is entering the mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drive Time with Jarryd Neves: BMW 320i Steptronic
BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves shares his thoughts on the impressive BMW 320i, a midsized premium saloon he describes as 'so accomplished that it justifies its price tag by being all the car one could ever need'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: CR leads the way as SA rolls out J&J Covid vaccine; Electricity price hikes; oil prices; Tiger Brands
* South Africa began administering its first coronavirus vaccines on Wednesday, dispensing Johnson & Johnson shots to health workers and top politicians . * South Africa’s High Court has ruled that Eskom can recover R10 billion ($681 million) from consumers, enabling the state power utility to raise electricity tariffs by…
Is ANC in its death throes? Big political changes loom, but first: get set for state capture round 2
Dr Frans Cronje, CEO of the IRR - the thinktank that played a key role in educating ANC leaders and the demise of apartheid - says the ANC is in the midst of an existential crisis. But, before it disappears, it will push through legislation that paves the way for…
The Alec Hogg Show: Back in airline industry he was born into, upLIFTing story of rejuvenated Gidon Novick
Now 51, Gidon Novick has packed more into his life than most do in three. An untraditional chartered accountant (and MBA), nine years after stepping down as CEO of Comair, he's jumped back into the industry he was born into. In this in-depth biographical podcast, the now 51 year old…
Flash Briefing: Taxpayers cough up another R5bn for SAA staff; Bitcoin reaches US$50,000; Glencore; Spar; Resilient
* Taxpayers have forked out another R5bn so that South African Airways can pay severance packages to staff laid off as part of its rescue plan. * Bitcoin topped $50,000 for the first time, doubling in less than two months as the digital currency continued its run higher. * Glencore reinstated…
SA start-up success: How the ‘uber’ of actuaries has developed into a R35m/year revenue business in 3 years
South African entrepreneur Adi Kaimowitz has developed a collaborative of actuaries in a business model that has been referred to as “the Uber of actuaries”. In this interview with Jackie Cameron of BizNews, he shares the details of his start-up success, with tips for other aspirant entrepreneurs, and he explains…
Carrie's Corner: Talking brandy with Cape winemaster, Winnie Bowman
In this episode, wine expert Carrie Adams sits down with Winnie Bowman, a renowned Cape wine master. The pair discuss the history of brandy in South Africa - and the importance the often overlooked liquor has to the local wine industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: KPMG throws in towel on consulting for JSE firms; Rand strength; Bitcoin could hit $80k - ARK
* KPMG South Africa, at the centre of the state capture scandal that shattered the SA economy in the Jacob Zuma era, will become the nation’s first major auditor to stop offering consulting services to listed clients. * The South African currency has gained 5% against the dollar this month,…
Chamath Palihapitiya, billionaire investor in his early 30s, the Buffett of the Reddit-era on Bitcoin, Tesla - and more
Chamath Palihapitiya, an early Facebook executive who cashed out in 2011 and is the founder and CEO of Social Capital, wants his firm to be the Berkshire Hathaway of the 21st century. He has also been described as the king of special purpose aquisitions companies - Spacs. In this interview,…
How to slash your tax bill, from RAs and 12J companies to tax harvesting - independent advisor Candice Paine
There are no tax loopholes in SA, but there are steps you can take to reduce your taxable income - and keep the difference to boost your own personal wealth. Independent financial advisor Candice Paine, of PR Financial Services, shares her top tips to cut your income tax bill -…
Flash Briefing: WCape secession - fresh call; Eskom in private property scandal; MK vets protect Zuma from arrest; Tesla
* The Cape Independency Advocacy Group has issued a statement urging public consultation in the Western Cape for secession of the province. * Eskom in private property scandal: MyBroadband cites the examples of a farm that was purchased for R87,000 and sold 12 years later for R12m and a portion…
After most expensive divorce settlement in history, from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Mackenzie Scott gives $6bn away
Mackenzie Scott - Jeff Bezos' ex-wife - is causing a stir through her giving. The woman who helped Bezos found Amazon has dished out billions of dollars. What does this mean for the Bezos fortunes? Will Jeff follow suit? Insights on philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How it all works - Bright Light Solar and the projected 19% after tax return
The SA Government offers attractive incentives to encourage the promotion of small businesses and increase clean energy production. Hedge fund pioneer Kevin Shames has applied his business skills and financial knowledge to combine these advantages to offer a projected 19% after tax return through his Section 12J company Bright Light…
Don't buy Bitcoin, says former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mastercard, BNY Mellon, Twitter are among the growing list of corporates starting to factor cryptocurrencies into their plans. Recently Tesla put US$1.5bn into Bitcoin? Should you buy Bitcoin? Former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sheila Bair was asked for her views on crypto currencies and told Bloomberg that…