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Biznews global share portfolio 24.6.2015
Alec Hogg gives a monthly update on the Biznews Global Share Portfolio, which saw Apple being added to the mix.
Paul Kaplan: Share ownership - even more conservative than Buffett
Head of Morningstar Canada's research team, Dr Paul Kaplan, is in South Africa to address an investment conference. Alec Hogg of Biznews used the opportunity to chat about the best way to structure a global investment portfolio - and discovered that when it comes to the right time horizon for…
Xolani Qubeka: new BEE codes will compel private sector to transform faster
The new Small Business Ministry is already making a difference in developing emerging small businesses, according Xolani Qubeka, CEO of the small business institute and secretary general of the Black Business Council. He says the new Black Economic empowerment codes will compel the private sector to transform at a much…
Marika Sboros speaks to Dr Sam Thandar on lasers and dentistry in the 21st century
Lasers are replacing conventional dental drills and the need for mouth- and tongue-numbing local anaesthetics. Johannesburg dentist Dr Sam Thandar is revolutionising the practice of dentistry in the 21st Century.
Marika Sboros speaks to Dr Sam Thandar on art and science in dentistry
Dr Sam Thandar is making innovative use of computer aided design and algorithms to take fear out of dentistry and help to give patients back their perfect smile.
Fatima Vawda: slow paced JSE transformation a ticking time bomb
The slow pace of transformation within JSE listed companies is a ticking time bomb for South Africa, according to Fatima Vawda in an interview with Tim Modise. The founder and CEO of 274 investment managers says blacks own or have direct influence of 3% of the R12 trillion invested on…
The psychology of wealth and health with Ilze Alberts
Human behavioural specialist and wealth psychologist Ilze Alberts on how to enrich your life on all levels
Benchmarks Foundation Researcher Hassan Lorgat on FIFA’s systemic corruption
Benchmarks Foundation Researcher Hassan Lorgat says South Africa should not be blamed for the systemic corruption within FIFA. He says the US has no moral standing to pronounce on South Africa as it is using unfair means to create advantages for American companies around the globe. He also says ‘transfer…
Healthy earth, healthy people: Miss Earth SA regional finalist
Johannesburg physiotherapist Tamlin-Jade Johnson is a regional finalist in the Miss Earth SA competition. She talks to Marika Sboros about why we all need to keep our earth healthy for our health's sake.
Fight fatigue and feel fabulous: Celynn Erasmus and Joni Peddie
The authors of a fabulous new book, The Fab Quotient, teach you simple, effective ways to recharge body and mind.
Meikles – Zim icon ready to apply hard learnt lessons into Africa
The Zimbabwe based Meikles group has aired its grievance with the government but says there are still difficulties over the debt that is owed. Talking to Alec Hogg at the World Economic Forum for Africa, the group’s top duo, John Moxon and Thabani Mpofu, also said they are looking to…
Futuregrowth Good News : home loans to low income, first-time buyers
South Africa is in urgent need of some inspiring good news and Futuregrowth Asset Managers are the team to help us out. Their impressive work in the debt and equity markets is well respected always making sure that there is a social upliftment or development angle to their much needed…
Transnet Acting CEO Siyabonga Gama on the developmental role of State Owned Enterprises
Transnet Acting CEO Siyabonga Gama tells Tim Modise that Black Economic Empowerment is an imperative for the growth and future of South Africa’s economy. He says the R30 billion loan from China is going to be used to build locomotives that will generate 55 000 new jobs. He says Transnet…
Julius Malema and Tim Modise: Why global business is ready for a radical change to SA economy
Julius Malema says the compromises at the CODESA talks set the economic empowerment of black South Africans back in the rush to obtain political freedom. He says the state is competent enough to run national banks and mining companies, citing China as an example. He says the DA’s Mmusi Maimane…
Alec speaks with FK Day, World Bicycle Relief
Alec speaks with FK Day, World Bicycle Relief by Biznews.com
Hanneli Rupert: WEF Young Global Leader, fashion entrepreneur
The South African contingent among the WEF's Young Global Leaders programme has some auspicious graduates, JSE chief executive Nicky Newton King, global social entrepreneur Taddy Blacher and sought-after analyst Martyn Davies among them. The latest intake includes Hanneli Rupert, scion of SA's most powerful business family. As you'll hear in…
Luke McKend on Google's 'Project Loon'
Luke McKend on Google's 'Project Loon' by Biznews.com
Karen Harris of Bain & Company on the new 'Economics of Distance'
Karen Harris of Bain & Company on the new 'Economics of Distance' by Biznews.com
Lewis Pugh: Stop eating fish to save the oceans
Lewis Pugh: Stop eating fish to save the oceans by Biznews.com
Alec speaks with Peter Attard Montalto of Nomura
Alec speaks with Peter Attard Montalto of Nomura by Biznews.com