Steven Hurwitz on Naspers CEO's 100-day report: AI, investments, and challenges amid global shifts

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In this morning's episode of the BizNews Briefing podcast with Alec Hogg, Steven Hurwitz of 36One Asset Management weighs in on Naspers' new CEO Fabricio Bloisi’s 100-day statement. While AI-driven innovations and improved profitability are promising, Hurwitz emphasizes that Naspers' performance remains heavily dependent on its largest asset, Tencent.

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