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Life after Jooste, Christo Wiese opens up
Once one of the richest men in South Africa, Christo Wiese lost a large chunk of his fortune following the corporate fraud at Steinhoff. The company was a hugely popular stock with investors, with thousands (including Wiese) losing out. Wiese joined the BizNews Power Hour for a special 30 minute…
Flash Briefing: SAA rescue costs R8bn; World Bank bond to save rhinos; Botswana trophy hunting; Bitcoin buys Tesla
* SAA business rescue has cost taxpayers about R8bn in the past year; * The World Bank is to issue a bond to help save rhinos, with the first beneficiaries wildlife sanctuaries in the Eastern Cape; * Botswana has issued licences to trophy hunters to kill elephants, leopards and other…
BPH: ex-chairman of Steinhoff Christo Wiese, Magnus Heystek, Bob Skinstad
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Alec Hogg is joined by ex-chairman of Steinhoff Christo Wieste, Director of Brenthurst Wealth Magnus Heystek, former Springbok Bob Skinstad, Dr Shiksha Gallow and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Medical cannabis shows great promise in treating cancer, auto-immune diseases - SA research
Dr Shiksha Gallow is a medical scientist and doctor in clinical pathology. She is also medical director for JSE-listed Labat's Biodata - a division which is undertaking groundbreaking research on the use of medical cannabis to treat serious illnesses ranging from cancer to autoimmune diseases. She spoke to Jackie Cameron…
Bobby Skinstad on the Lions Tour, Sabvest and Net1
Former Springbok rugby captain Bobby Skinstad told BizNews about the Lions Tour, which is set to come to South Africa this year. The international rugby tour could bring with it great things for the SA economy and its battered tourism industry, but the reality of Covid-19 may still put a…
Mulling over private education company results with Ari Katz and David Shapiro
Ari Katz, CEO of Boston City Campus, joined BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg to look at the situation listed education companies find themselves in. With ADvTECH recently releasing results, Katz gives a different perspective into these companies, based on his experience. While he doesn't analyse the results, he notes…
Flash Briefing: Insurers pay up for Steinhoff directors in balance sheet fraud; Old Mutual; Northam Platinum; China risk
* Steinhoff said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with certain insurance companies underwriting the group’s directors and officers insurance policy to contribute up to 78.1 million euros ($93 million) to help settle claims. * Old Mutual returned to paying dividends on Tuesday after reporting an annual loss but…
BPH: David Shapiro on markets, impact investing, Ari Katz, Easy Equities and Capitec
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Alec Hogg is joined by Sasfin's David Shapiro, Boston City Campus CEO Ari Katz, Riscura MD Malcolm Fair, Kisby Fund's Warren Wheatley and Sean Emery, Easy Equities CEO Charles Savage and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Piet Viljoen: Finding the hidden gems on the JSE
In this interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen explains the concept of value investing and where pockets of opportunity can be found on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is nothing wrong with SA that cannot be fixed. What is wrong is our politics and govt - Herman Mashaba
Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba was one of many distinguished speakers at the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference. The founder of ActionSA addressed myriad delegates, discussing the state South Africa finds itself in - and what needs to be done to restore the country and its economy once more. Learn more…
Carrie's Corner: Andrea Mullineux, international winemaker of the year
At the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference, wine expert Carrie Adams was on-hand to entertain and educate delegates about wine and all that goes with it. One of the wines that was showcased was Andrea Mullineux's Kloof Street Chenin Blanc. Award-winning Andrea joined the BizNews Power Hour, chatting to Adams about…
Looking back on the BizNews Investment Conference
Head of Commercial at BizNews, Clive Eksteen, shared snippets from the BizNews Investment Conference with Power Hour host Jackie Cameron. The conference - which took place at the gorgeous Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg - had a number of exciting and influential speakers, including Piet Viljoen, Herman Mashaba, Charles…
Carrie's Corner: SA will always be our primary market - Schalk-Willem Joubert
After serving as CEO of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, Schalk-Willem Joubert took over the reigns at Pink Valley. The farm is unique, in that it's the only farm in the Cape that just makes rosé. Joubert sits down with resident wine expert Carrie Adams to talk about what's happening in…
BPH: Festive Friday with Derrick Carolin, Dr Semete-Makokotlela and Carrie Adams
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO and Founder of Crayon Derrick Carolin, CEO of the South African health product regulatory authority Dr Semete-Makokotlela, Wine guru Carrie Adams and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drive Time with Jarryd Neves: Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design
BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves shares his thoughts on the stylish Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design, a midsized luxury offering that does everything you can expect of a premium SUV, but goes one step further. 'The wonderful interior, elegant styling and "want-one" factor makes it an object of desire'. Learn more…
There's still insufficient data for us to authorise ivermectin - SAHPRA CEO
Earlier this week, the African Christian Democratic Party announced that it had achieved a legal victory in the fight to secure wide-spread use of ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment. Ivermectin is largely used in South Africa as a veterinarian anti-parasitic. But there is a growing group of medical experts around the…
Flash Briefing: Eskom announces emergency power suppliers; Biovac to make US vaccines; China wary of Tesla cars
Eskom announces emergency power suppliers who will add about 2000 megawatts to the grid through R45bn of private-sector investment. SA’s Biovac will manufacture US company ImmunityBio’s Covid-19 shot, once it gets approval. The founder of Greensill’s taste for risky investments was the red flag that caught the eye of investors,…
Coal mining company Exxaro delivers strong results amid difficult circumstances
Exxaro Resources recently released results, with group revenue up at least 12% and headline earning per share up by 26%, at just under R30. CEO Mxolisi Mgojo joined BizNews Power Hour host Jackie Cameron to detail how the company did this amid very difficult circumstances. Mgojo also sketches out the…
Inside Covid-19: Deep insights on how people have battled Covid-19 demons; Ivermectin SA legal battle - behind-the-scene
When the Covid-19 pandemic first swept across the globe and governments instituted lockdowns, many people thought the crisis would be over in a few months. But a year later, many countries are still under lockdown rules, even as vaccinations are rolled out. In a powerful, in-depth report from Bloomberg, we…
BPH: Exxaro and Renergen CEOs; Mia Kruger; Ascendis Activists; JP Morgan
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of Exxaro Resources Mxolisi Mgojo, CEO of Renergen Stefano Marani, fund manager Mia Kruger, Ascendis Activists and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices