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BizNews Power Hour - 10 Aug. Nathan co-host; Cape secession with Peter Hain and Roelf Meyer; Ivermectin in the mix
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Cape secession views with Lord Peter Hain and ANC stalwart Roelf Meyer; Ivermectin as a covid option is discussed by Dr Mdladla, Dr Ngcakani and prof Colleen Aldous and the BizNews Power Hour team…
Ivermectin: facts and science are in its favour - Dr Nathi Mdladla, Dr Pinky Dr Ngcakani and Professor Colleen Aldous
In July, BizNews founder Alec Hogg spoke to Professor Colleen Aldous - an Associate Professor and Clinical Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal who has boldly spoken out in favour of Ivermectin. Aldous stated clearly that she does not believe that Ivermectin is a 'miracle drug', but that there is…
I don't support Cape secession any more than I support secession by Scotland - Lord Peter Hain
South African anti-apartheid activist Lord Peter Hain joins the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the release of his memoir, A Pretoria Boy: The Story of South Africa’s ‘Public Enemy Number One’, and what it was like growing up in Pretoria with activist parents. Hain reflects on what is happening in South…
Charl Botha gesels met Etienne Roux van Truffle Batebestuur oor Pepkor
In my eerste van twee gesprekke met Etienne Roux van Truffle Batebestuur gesels ons oor Pepkor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roelf Meyer torpedoes idea of Western Cape secession
Voices from some quarters in the Western Cape including the United Liberty Alliance and the Greater Cape Town Civic Alliance that the province should become an independent territory have grown louder. They claim that they could get the necessary votes in a referendum in the province. Roelf Meyer who was…
Expert analyst Kokkie Kooyman provides insight on China, Sasria's capacity and Nedbank
Denker Capital’s Kokkie Kooyman, an expert banking analyst and one of South Africa’s top investment specialists, joined the BizNews Power Hour to weigh in on the repercussions of the events that transpired in the last month. Kooyman delivered some valuable insights and bittersweet news regarding the burden that state-owned insurer…
BizNews Power Hour - 5 Aug 2021. Shapiro co-host; China showing who's boss - IRR CEO; Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank, Sasria
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; IRR's new CEO Dr John Endres on China showing capitalism who the boss is; Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank's trading statement and how the week of shame may hit insurance companies; and the…
Flash Briefing: Deputy President Mabuza is back; Eskom seeks R33bn; R350 basic income grants to roll out by month-end
News headlines: *Deputy President David Mabuza is back in the country after his trip to Russia where he sought medical treatment. *Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is in talks to raise about R33 billion from at least five development finance institutions to help fund its partial exit from coal-fired power generation…
"We need to roll out the red carpet to investment." - David Shapiro
Seasoned analyst and market commentator David Shapiro of Sasfin joins the BizNews Power Hour as co-host for another interesting discussion on movements in the market. Speaking from New York, Shapiro gives insight into how Covid has battered tourism and the retail market in the US, while residential property prices are…
Facebook: The Investment Case
Paul Whitburn of Rozendal Partners unpacks the investment case for Facebook with BizNews contributor Charl Botha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"China is not a country governed by the rule of law, rules change drastically" - Dr Endres
The Institute of Race Relations John Endres sits down with BizNews founder Alec Hogg to discuss the craziness happening in Beijing as communist China looks to take control of a booming economy. The regulatory crackdown in China is predominately on Big Tech and educational companies that operate within the informational…
What's being pushed now is totally unnecessary - Bernard Tuffin on EWC and Custodianship
Bernard Tuffin of Family Action South Africa joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss Expropriation without Compensation (EWC) and land reform. According to its website, Family South Africa is "an organisation of lay Catholics concerned about the moral crisis shaking the foundations of our societies." Tuffin explains why this nonprofit…
BizNews Power Hour - 4 Aug 2021. Viljoen co-host; vaccination questions answered; EWC; BizNews turns 8
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Family Action South Africa's Bernard Tuffin expands EWC and custodianship; Dr Duncan Carmichael addresses concerns that many have had regarding the Covid-19 vaccine and the BizNews Power Hour team celebrates turning 8 years old…
'Tencent has a huge effect on South African retirement savings' - Piet Viljoen
Value fund manager and regular BizNews co-host Piet Viljoen voices his reasoning for ringing the alarm bells on Tencent as the Chinese government and regulatory authorities continue to clamp down on Big Tech and related industries. Piet unpacks what this means for South African savers and investors, with Naspers and…
Covid-19 vaccination – yes or no? Dr Duncan Carmichael answers
The subject of Covid-19 vaccination has become so acutely sensitive that media publications which have published articles which simply explore its efficacy have been slammed for irresponsible journalism. Professionals from all over the world – both medical and otherwise – have understandably been drawn to the subject, with many offering…
Flash Briefing: Third wave shifts to Cpt; IEC plans to delay Oct. 27 elections; Zuma to attend trial in person
News headlines: *The epicenter of a third wave of coronavirus cases in South Africa that’s being driven by the highly infectious delta variant has shifted from the economic hub of Gauteng to Cape Town and the surrounding Western Cape province, where hospitals are at risk of being overwhelmed. *South Africa’s…
"The Chinese government is speaking to the market in codes" - Magnus Heystek
Brenthurst Wealth Management's Magnus Heystek sits down with BizNews founder Alec Hogg as our regular market co-host to delve into the complexities of what is happening in China, as well as touching on the issue of Cape Independence. Magnus being an investment strategist has been flooded with questions from his…
Cape independence resolve absolutely strengthened by July riots - Patrick Melly
In June, the possibility of Cape independence becoming a reality once day was said to depend largely on growing levels of dissatisfaction amongst the residents of the Western Cape in the state of South Africa. The deadly riots and looting that shook the country, which took place in KwaZulu-Natal and…
BizNews Power Hour - 3 Aug 2021. Magnus Heystek co-host; Curro vs ADvTECH; Capitec's loyalty program; Cape Independence
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie expands on the group's loyalty program and how the riots impacted the bank; Curro's earnings with analyst Anthony Clark and why ADvTECH is better; the Western Cape seems to be…
Curro is a good company but Advtech is better - Anthony Clark
Veteran JSE small and mid cap analyst Anthony Clark, better known on social media as Small Talk Daily, dissects higher education provider Curro's earnings guidance announced this morning. Clark has vast experience in the education sector, having covered Curro, Advtech and Stadio since their respective listings. His understanding of Curro's…