David Shapiro: Unpacking Steinhoff; Naspers in New York; and prospects for 2018

In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt gives his take on why President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Apartheid-era politician Roelf Meyer as US ambassador. He slams US President Donald Trump’s utterances that have offended both Christians and Muslims, as well as his attacks…

Roubini Macro Associates Chairman & CEO Nouriel Roubini talks about ending the Iran war through escalation and regime change, why he doesn't predict a US and global recession and the "tug-of-war" between stagflationary events and growth from the global tech boom. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Ingles at the Greenwich…

In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg details how President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s envoy to Washington is one of the smartest decisions of his presidency. Hogg says Meyer’s credibility, history and stature could help thaw a badly damaged US-SA relationship, ease pressure around…

In today's BizNews Daybreak, we dive into the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the looming threat of renewed trade tariffs. We explore massive tech moves, from Meta’s multi-billion-dollar AI chip partnership with Broadcom to Amazon’s $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar. Locally, we hear from DA leader…

Newly-elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has warned that the ANC’s looming leadership battle could destabilise both South Africa and the Government of National Unity. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche, he argues that bitter factional infighting inside the ruling party poses a major threat to reform, while also outlining…