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Most new businesses fail: Annie McWalter - avoiding the pitfalls
Most new businesses fail - and that's just as true in the United States as it is in South Africa. The difference is that in the US, failure is not regarded as something to be ashamed of. That may be slowly changing in South Africa. What is clear is that…
Bernard Kantor: The Investec story - a long way from Mooi St to St Paul's
Here's an interview I've wanted to do for some years. It has been a privilege to have a front row seat to Investec's development, watching it develop into a multinational powerhouse from a tiny start 35 years ago. Co-founder Bernard Kantor works in the block the group's offices occupy near…
Vavi on SA: 'A kleptocracy led by thieves' - corruption cost R700b in 20yrs
Zwelinzima Vavi tells Tim Modise that corruption poses the biggest threat to South Africa’s democracy. In a scathing interview, Vavi says the current rate of corruption and the disregard for the Public Protector’s findings on Nkandla show that South Africa is on a march to ‘kleptocracy led by thieves’. He…
The Capitalist Crusader - Herman Mashaba going legal on Labour Laws
Prominent businessman Herman Mashaba says South Africa should do away with race based transformation to allow the economy to grow. Mashaba argues that the country should pursue free market policies to create opportunities for the majority of black South Africans. He says the current policies pursued by the government promote…
Obed Bapela on Dual Citizenship, ‘Imperialism’ & why the ANC's not naive
Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister in the SA Presidency tells Tim Modise that Israel is an apartheid state that oppresses the Palestinians. He says this is why South Africa discourages dual citizenship of the local Jewish community. Bapela says the ANC is opposed to the imperialist agenda of the US and…
What is credit as an asset class?
The South African credit market is a growing and vibrant part of the resource allocation process within asset management as well as private and governmental funding. More and more entities are looking for funding which requires a level of expertise on the part of the funder to assess the potential…
South African Infrastructure Spend - who drives the process?
Infrastructure spend can be a big driver of economic development and growth in any country. Most emerging markets have understood the importance of this driver and have used it to their advantage in recent times. South Africa, however is sadly lacking which is a frustrating situation to be as we…
Rick Samans, World Economic Forum
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Leslie Maasdorp: Chinese market slump won’t influence BRICS bank commitment
Leslie Maasdorp says the recent developments in Chinese financial markets will not affect their commitment to the BRICS Bank. He says China may reduce investments in the emerging economies. Maasdorp tells Tim Modise that other BRICS members are going through a variety of economic challenges, and China remains the main…
Wikus Furstenberg: Global equity market volatility MEETS the SA bond market - Buy
No one is surprised at the current global equity market volatility and some might even argue that a contraction was always on the cards as valuations had become stretched while supporting economic data was looking less than commensurate. Traditionally at times like these, fixed interest assets become a safe haven…
The Bidvest story with Brian Joffe
One of South Africa's great entrepreneurs, Brian Joffe, tells the story of his Bidvest from its 1988 founding to the R200bn, 145 000 employee multinational group it has become. Joffe shares what he has learnt from operating in the global arena, making acquisitions and teaching his colleagues about business. Some…
Blade Nzimande criticises Business - too greedy
SACP General Secretary Blade Nzimande tells Tim Modise that some high profile politicians in the ANC are promoting factionalism by buying votes of delegates to conferences. He also criticizes business for being greedy and uncaring during this difficult economic time. He says South Africa must intensify industrialization through beneficiation of…
Unpacking US market's wild ride this week: Value offered, value grabbed
Ginsglobal Index Funds MD, California-based Anthony Ginsberg, talks to Biznews.com's Alec Hogg about a week in which US equities rebounded strongly after being hit by the Chinese stock market meltdown. It was a week in which some US Blue Chips were briefly available at bargain prices - but if you…
Who wants to be a millionaire, erm, entrepreneur? Here's your User's Guide.
Are entrepreneurs born or made? How do you recognise a true entrepreneur? What is the best strategy for those wanting to start their own business? Who should they approach for money? What is a bank looking for before lending to them? Mercantile Bank CEO Karl Kumbier has invested his career…
Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana: "I'm innocent"
A feisty Lucky Montana insists he is going to have the Public Protector’s report on Prasa reviewed as it contained serious false allegations against him and the previous board. He is very critical of political parties, including the ANC for criticizing him personally, and for some who've laid criminal charges…
Barry Sergeant: Roger Kebble suicide - he was trying to make a statement
In this Biznews Special Podcast, Barry Sergeant shares his encyclopedic knowledge of the family which once ruled South Africa's mining roost, to explain what was behind the suicide two days ago of family patriarch Roger Kebble. Sergeant, an author who was previously an investment analyst and investigative journalist, first met…
Caiphus Semenya turns 76, talks lasting legacies, exile & Miriam Makeba
Musician Caiphus Semenya tells Tim Modise that at 76 he is involved in various projects that include building a Performing Arts Academy in Gauteng. He relives his memories of days in exile, relationships with Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba as well as friendship and collaborations with legendary Quincy Jones. Reflecting…
Manyi: 'White-Owned' business has betrayed Mandela's reconciliation legacy
Mzwanele Manyi, President of Progressive Professionals Forum, tells Tim Modise that Affirmative Action policies should be revised to exclude white women ,and Indian men and women, as they/re already empowered. He says both coloured and black women need to be prioritized. Manyi says government should be stricter in enforcing the…
Biznews’ Global Share Portfolio for July –Apple, Berkshire, IBM underperform
In this month’s instalment of the Biznews.com Global Share Portfolio Webinar, Alec Hogg once again takes us through the performance and current position of the long-term portfolio, which is proving to be highly successful indeed. If you’ve just joined in on this journey, not to worry. Hogg provides a comprehensive…
Dawie Roodt: Govt's 'confused ideology' fuelling crime, unemployment
Economist Dawie Roodt tells Tim Modise that South Africa still has the capacity and goodwill to turn back the tide of crime and high unemployment. Reflecting on his recent experience of violent crime, Roodt says to save the young, unemployable and sometimes violent South Africans, the government needs to resolve…