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BizNews.com is a disruptive internet publishing business which was founded in August 2013. It embraces Jeff Bezos’s Day One philosophy of using software instead of people wherever possible, thus freeing its brainpower to focus on fulfilling an obsessive customer focus. It is a fully remote business, has no physical head office and a team spread across the world. With hubs in Hermanus, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and London, BizNews is uniquely positioned to serve South Africans with a global mindset through independent reporting and commentary on local and global issues that affect their lives. The subscription service, BizNews Premium, features member-only access to articles from The Economist and the FT; an exclusive daily newsletter from editor Alec Hogg; a monthly investment webinar; interview transcripts and interactive WhatsApp channels. The free-to-air service includes the Daily Insider newsletter, access to all interviews and a vibrant news service - go to BizNews.com.

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Frans Cronje Pt. 2 - South Africa's strategic shift: Aligning with East or West?

In a detailed interview, Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation discussed South Africa's shifting geopolitical alignment. With global powers vying for influence, public opinion leans towards Russia and China, though the West still dominates economic impact. Cronje warned of the dangers of misjudging the nation's strategic importance. Cronje spoke…
17 Oct 8AM 19 min

$4 billion legal battle between Turkcell & MTN over “bribes” to Iran

A Supreme Court of Appeal judgment is expected soon in the appeal of a Gauteng High Court decision that South Africans alleged to have bribed foreign government officials are immune from prosecution in South Africa. That court decision is part of an ongoing case between Turkcell and MTN in connection…
17 Oct 10AM 9 min

Springboks Sale Controversy: Altvest CEO Proposes Local Ownership

In a time when the sale of the Springboks to foreign investors has sparked outrage, Altvest’s Warren Wheatley suggests a bold alternative—democratizing ownership of South Africa's beloved rugby team. Through private equity for citizens, players, and fans, Wheatley envisions a deal that could preserve national pride while allowing local participation…
17 Oct 10AM 21 min
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