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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
BizNews Briefing: Loadshedding; Tshwane; PWC; Lomas; Perplexity
In this episode of the daily BizNews programme, editor Alec Hogg taps into the hottest stories of the moment from an end date for loadshedding through to how former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas got sucked into corruption; plus the inevitability of the Big Four accounting firms splitting their businesses;…
BNIC#1 redux - Eskom chair Mteto Nyati: Q&A with the tribe covering loadshedding, and past, present and future.
In this Q&A session with the BizNews tribe, Eskom chair Mteto Nyati addressed critical issues surrounding South Africa's energy crisis, particularly focusing on the ongoing challenges of loadshedding. He reflected on the company's past struggles, emphasizing the need for a data-driven approach to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. Nyati…
BNIC#1 redux - Eskom chair Mteto Nyati: Addressing corruption, costs, stakeholders - and De Ruyter
Mteto Nyati, Eskom chairman, discusses the challenges South Africa's power utility, has faced in addressing corruption, inefficiencies, and energy security. Nyati explains the steps Eskom has taken under the new board’s leadership, including the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to monitor and manage both internal operations and external…
Boost to SA’s circular economy…
South Africa’s efforts to build a circular economy for post-consumer packaging are in the spotlight with the country’s most experienced producer responsibility organisation, Petco, and recycling partner Extrupet’s new PET processing facility that represents a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa. When it comes on stream in 2025, the facility housing the…
De Beer: Economic terrorism, a new faceless war & the last Waltz in Tshwane
In his latest “Sunday Show” with BizNews, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer names the Flop of the Week & the Hero of the Week; tells viewers why Angie Motshekga is not competent to be Minister of Defence; hails the extradition of Mike Lomas on graft charges; previews…
Paul O’Sullivan: Once respected CEO Mike Lomas back in SA to ’fess up on R1.4bn Eskom fraud
Ace forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has landed another big fish in a six year investigation into a R1.4bn Eskom fraud. One of the key facilitators of the heist, former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas, today landed at OR Tambo after losing his case against extradition from the UK. Lomas’s return…
Ian Cameron goes after “porn” General
In this interview with BizNews Ian Cameron, the Chair of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, lists the reason why he has written to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to ask for a review of the appointment of Major General Patrick Mbotho as Divisional Commissioner: National Priority Offences in the Directorate for…
BizNews Briefing - Rate cut joy; immature politicians; Remgro v Discovery; Exploding pagers
In the last episode of its first week, BizNews Briefing covers today’s news that matters, ranging from how the Israelis created exploding pagers used by its enemies through to politics and business. The Briefing is hosted by BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Sean Peche - Praising Mteto; comparing Discovery and Remgro; and stocks after rate cut
Ranmore founder Sean Peche specialises in finding cheap shares, often among the neglected small and medium-sized listed companies. He pays little attention to the ‘big news’ like the surprise 50 basis point rate cut from the US Fed, preferring to focus on areas where he can see opportunities to buy…
Groundbreaking SA platform AI Farmer harnesses AI to empower small farmers - Francois Rossouw, CEO SAAI
Farmers in Southern Africa face numerous challenges, including water scarcity, climate change, fluctuating commodity prices, and pest management. To tackle these issues, the Southern African Agricultural Initiative (SAAI) has introduced AI Farmer, an innovative AI platform designed specifically for family farmers. This world-first, WhatsApp-based platform leverages vast amounts of data…
Why a surprise US rate cut is good news for SA stocks, economic growth – Kevin Lings
Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings says he now spends at least half his time researching what’s happening in the US - that’s how important the world’s biggest economy is for South African investment markets. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, he unpacks why last night’s bigger-that-expected US rate…
BNIC#1 Cy Jacobs: SA's election outcome, Eskom’s improvements, and the evolving financial market
At the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, Cy Jacobs, CEO of 36One Asset Managers, painted a promising picture for South Africa’s investment landscape. Emphasizing the country's renewed potential for growth, Jacobs highlighted key factors including government initiatives like Operation Vulindlela, Eskom’s improvements, and the evolving financial market. While cautioning against pessimistic…
BizNews Briefing - SA’s Lollapalooza; NHI; Solar boost from BP; Rate cuts - and David Bacher.
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
BUSA's Khulekani Mathe on NHI: Collaboration, not conflict, is key to progress
In a candid conversation with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, incoming BUSA CEO Khulekani Mathe discussed the recent breakthrough in talks with President Ramaphosa on National Health Insurance (NHI). While legal challenges loom, Mathe emphasised the importance of constructive dialogue and presented business-driven solutions aimed at bridging gaps and advancing universal…
BNIC#1 Piet Viljoen: "Lollapalooza" outcomes, ridiculously bad investments and strategic insights
In his keynote session at BNIC#1 in Hermanus, Piet Viljoen reflected on both good and bad investments, emphasising how bad investments can cause significant losses, while "Lollapalooza" outcomes—extremely profitable investments—are rare but attainable. He suggested inverting investment strategies, avoiding bad decisions, and seeking undervalued opportunities like energy stocks or South…
BizNews Briefing Ep 2: Kokkie Kooyman, Frans Cronje keynote, Mashaba on Tshwane, AI and more
In this second edition of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg takes us through the business news of the day, markets and contributions from Kokkie Kooyman, Frans Cronje, Herman Mashaba and more
Kokkie Kooyman reveals FirstRand's next big move and market boom ahead!
In this insightful interview, Kokkie Kooyman, a leading investment expert, offers a deep dive into the latest market trends and financial developments. From discussing FirstRand's robust performance and strategic moves to evaluating the impact of global and local economic shifts, Kooyman provides valuable perspectives on key investment opportunities. He highlights…
Herman Mashaba: Negotiations for the soul of SA’s capital…
ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba is set to enter negotiations for an alternative municipal coalition government in the capital Tshwane - after leaving the Multi-Party Coalition with the Democratic Alliance. In this interview with BizNews, Mashaba states: “The only thing that is now left is whether ActionSA will be able to…
BNIC#1 Frans Cronje: South Africa's path forward - GNU's strengths, risks, and future
In a compelling keynote session at the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, Dr Frans Cronje offered a deep dive into South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), unravelling its strategic importance and potential pitfalls. Cronje emphasized that the GNU’s strength lies in its coalition between the ANC and DA, aligning the…
Three-Month Delay for implementation of Bela Bill but legal action still considered – Theuns Eloff
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela Bill) into law, which proposes various amendments, including giving provincial Heads of Departments greater control over schools’ language and admission policies. The Bill removes some decision-making powers from school governing bodies and is seen as a direct attack…