Izan De Bruin on today's markets

In today's BizNews Briefing, Mark Carney's Davos message to “middle powers”: the old rules-based order is fracturing, and countries like South Africa need strategic autonomy without retreating into fortresses. Locally, a reported letter linked to former President Jacob Zuma raises fresh questions about South Africans recruited for “training” in Russia…

Gold is surging past historic extremes, silver is back in the conversation, and Donald Trump is reshaping global power plays. Peter Major unpacks what the boom really means for investors, why South Africa risks squandering a once-in-a-generation mining windfall, and where real value may still be hiding.

There have been dramatic scenes in Parliament where the Ad Hoc Committee has resumed hearing testimony of police and political capture. In her latest interview with BizNews, Juanita du Preez of Action Society speaks to Chris Steyn about Crime Intelligence (CI) Chief General Dumisani Khumalo’s warning that criminal organisations survive…

In today’s analysis, we explore Mark Carney’s powerful address at the World Economic Forum, where he urges middle-ground nations like South Africa to "name reality" and act together against the rivalry of global giants. We also examine why right-wing parties in France and Germany are increasingly distancing themselves from Donald…

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg breaks down the context you need to win the day: Markets in Turmoil: US tech stocks take a hit with Nvidia and Tesla down 4%, while Gold roars to a fresh record of over $4,800/oz. Trump vs. The World: Investor sentiment sours…