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Leslie Maasdorp: Chinese market slump won’t influence BRICS bank commitment
Leslie Maasdorp says the recent developments in Chinese financial markets will not affect their commitment to the BRICS Bank. He says China may reduce investments in the emerging economies. Maasdorp tells Tim Modise that other BRICS members are going through a variety of economic challenges, and China remains the main…
Wikus Furstenberg: Global equity market volatility MEETS the SA bond market - Buy
No one is surprised at the current global equity market volatility and some might even argue that a contraction was always on the cards as valuations had become stretched while supporting economic data was looking less than commensurate. Traditionally at times like these, fixed interest assets become a safe haven…
The Bidvest story with Brian Joffe
One of South Africa's great entrepreneurs, Brian Joffe, tells the story of his Bidvest from its 1988 founding to the R200bn, 145 000 employee multinational group it has become. Joffe shares what he has learnt from operating in the global arena, making acquisitions and teaching his colleagues about business. Some…
Blade Nzimande criticises Business - too greedy
SACP General Secretary Blade Nzimande tells Tim Modise that some high profile politicians in the ANC are promoting factionalism by buying votes of delegates to conferences. He also criticizes business for being greedy and uncaring during this difficult economic time. He says South Africa must intensify industrialization through beneficiation of…
Unpacking US market's wild ride this week: Value offered, value grabbed
Ginsglobal Index Funds MD, California-based Anthony Ginsberg, talks to Biznews.com's Alec Hogg about a week in which US equities rebounded strongly after being hit by the Chinese stock market meltdown. It was a week in which some US Blue Chips were briefly available at bargain prices - but if you…
Who wants to be a millionaire, erm, entrepreneur? Here's your User's Guide.
Are entrepreneurs born or made? How do you recognise a true entrepreneur? What is the best strategy for those wanting to start their own business? Who should they approach for money? What is a bank looking for before lending to them? Mercantile Bank CEO Karl Kumbier has invested his career…
Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana: "I'm innocent"
A feisty Lucky Montana insists he is going to have the Public Protector’s report on Prasa reviewed as it contained serious false allegations against him and the previous board. He is very critical of political parties, including the ANC for criticizing him personally, and for some who've laid criminal charges…
Barry Sergeant: Roger Kebble suicide - he was trying to make a statement
In this Biznews Special Podcast, Barry Sergeant shares his encyclopedic knowledge of the family which once ruled South Africa's mining roost, to explain what was behind the suicide two days ago of family patriarch Roger Kebble. Sergeant, an author who was previously an investment analyst and investigative journalist, first met…
Caiphus Semenya turns 76, talks lasting legacies, exile & Miriam Makeba
Musician Caiphus Semenya tells Tim Modise that at 76 he is involved in various projects that include building a Performing Arts Academy in Gauteng. He relives his memories of days in exile, relationships with Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba as well as friendship and collaborations with legendary Quincy Jones. Reflecting…
Manyi: 'White-Owned' business has betrayed Mandela's reconciliation legacy
Mzwanele Manyi, President of Progressive Professionals Forum, tells Tim Modise that Affirmative Action policies should be revised to exclude white women ,and Indian men and women, as they/re already empowered. He says both coloured and black women need to be prioritized. Manyi says government should be stricter in enforcing the…
Biznews’ Global Share Portfolio for July –Apple, Berkshire, IBM underperform
In this month’s instalment of the Biznews.com Global Share Portfolio Webinar, Alec Hogg once again takes us through the performance and current position of the long-term portfolio, which is proving to be highly successful indeed. If you’ve just joined in on this journey, not to worry. Hogg provides a comprehensive…
Dawie Roodt: Govt's 'confused ideology' fuelling crime, unemployment
Economist Dawie Roodt tells Tim Modise that South Africa still has the capacity and goodwill to turn back the tide of crime and high unemployment. Reflecting on his recent experience of violent crime, Roodt says to save the young, unemployable and sometimes violent South Africans, the government needs to resolve…
Securing payments from Africa and abroad - e-escrow moves north
Home grown online payments service e-escrow is expanding into Africa and India as demand for the service grows apace. In this special podcast, founder and CEO Llewellyn Morkel tells Alec Hogg about the progress - and uses a couple of examples to explain how e-escrow saved one business from a…
Outgoing SANRAL CEO Nazir Alli - 17 years, 14,000kms later (and e-tolls)
SANRAL CEO Nazir Alli tells Tim Modise that the decision to introduce e-tolls in Gauteng was taken by the provincial government itself. He reveals that his agency has built 14,000 kilometres of roads since 1998 and the quality of roads is ranked in the top 5 globally. He attributes proper…
ISS 2030 Scenario updated: Eskom problems puts 2% cap on economic growth - for years
Jakkie Cilliers, executive director of the Institute for Security Studies, updates his 2030 scenario first published early last year. Conditions have deteriorated in the last 18 months primarily as a result of electricity supply problems. Cilliers says this has put a cap of just 2% on economic growth until well…
MTN's Mteto Nyathi: SA lacks visionary leadership to take the next step
MTN SA CEO Mteto Nyati says his company is going to focus on people development and customer service to become the number one cellphone company for the first time. He tells Tim Modise that South Africa lacks visionary leadership to take the country forward. He says commitment to the education…
Mark Bussin: The man who sets Jacob Zuma's salary (and many JSE CEOs)
In this special podcast Alec Hogg talks to Mark Bussin, the founder and chairman of SA's dominant remuneration consultants, 21stCentury Pay Solutions Group. Bussin, who co-founded the company in 1996, has concluded a BBBEE transaction which sees 51% ownership of the business moving into Black hands. He talks about the…
Veteran journalist Benjamin Pogrund on Robert Sobukwe’s biography
Benjamin Pogrund tells Tim Modise about his friendship with South Africa’s ‘most feared’ struggle hero Robert Sobukwe. He laments the fact that Sobukwe has been airbrushed out of history in the New South Africa. Pogrund also reflects on press freedom and says the current government is failing to deliver on…
Runji: Nkandla excesses undermine ANC's positive impact
Author and journalist Nompumelelo Runji tells Tim Modise that South Africans are justified in holding President Jacob Zuma to account on the Nkandla excesses. Runji says the abuse of state resources undermines the positive impact of the ANC policies and may further divide the leadership from its support base. She…
Jessica Motaung: Kaizer Chiefs, family businesses & football in SA
Kaizer Chiefs Brand Manager Jessica Motaung talks to Tim Modise about the history of the Chiefs brand and the experience of being part of a family business. Motaung reckons the game has undergone changes and that the club has more engagements with supporters than ever before. She does say however…