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Passive investing is the future - Steven Nathan
As is customary for a Tuesday, 10X founder Steven Nathan gives us the inside scoop of what is happening in local and international markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ARMOUR - ‘not just cleaning rivers, but creating relationships across the divides’
ARMOUR - Action for Responsible Management of OUR Rivers - is an organisation that was created in 2015 by a handful of concerned citizens who were alarmed to witness a major sewage spill into the Jukskei River in Johannesburg. Anthony and Helen Duigan - a couple in their late 70s…
'Sasol's management have been excellent' - David Shapiro
As is customary for a Monday, Sasfin Securities David Shapiro talks to the BizNews team about all the action taking place within global markets. The South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged was one of the main talking points, with Shapiro outlining the need for the policy makers…
BizNews Power Hour - 27 Sep. Shapiro co-host; Rob Hersov 2.0; currency focus; Cape Independence's referendum submission
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by David Shapiro speaking markets; Rob Hersov – unfettered and unafraid part two; co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group Phil Craig after formally handing over a request for a referendum today; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers unpacks local and…
SA interest rate won't increase until the end of Q1 in 2022 - TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers
In this episode of the Currency Focus podcast, Bronwyn Nielsen discusses the local unit's movements with currency expert Andre Cilliers of TreasuryONE. Cilliers says that while the Evergrande situation and electricity issues in the Northern hemisphere could create more volatility for the rand, it is also not quite a 'crisis'…
Flash Briefing: DG Buthelezi suspended over Digital Vibes scandal; another Treasury veteran resigns; SA climate change
News headlines: *Department of Health Director-General Dr Sandile Buthelezi has been suspended over his alleged role in the department’s Digital Vibes scandal. *The South African National Treasury’s succession planning is sufficient to ensure the exit of key personnel doesn’t disrupt plans to return public finances to a sustainable path, its…
Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA mayoral candidate: 'The Cape Independence movement is a huge compliment of the DA's track record'
On 23 August, Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen announced that Geordin Hill-Lewis would be the DA’s candidate for mayor of Cape Town in the upcoming local government elections. If elected, Hill-Lewis - aged 34 - will be the youngest mayor in Cape Town’s history. Hill-Lewis - who became a member…
Rob Hersov: This is our government. If they're destroying the country, vote them out
After a viral talk given by the outspoken businessman at the BizNews Investment Conference, Rob Hersov rejoins Alec Hogg to discuss the feedback he's received since his speech - which has garnered over 100,000 views on YouTube. "I've got thousands of messages - vast majority positive - and they've come…
Spotting ‘possible in disability’ in double Paralympic gold medalist Ntando Mahlangu – Johan Snyders
Ntando Mahlangu, a double amputee from Pretoria, became an international sensation when he won double gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Ntando stormed to the finish, clinching gold in the Men’s 200 T61 and then not only managed to win another gold medal for the T63 long jump;…
Rob Hersov - unfettered and unafraid at the BNIC#2 Q&A
Rob Hersov was one of the keynote speakers at the BizNews Investment Conference (BNIC#2) in the Drakensberg earlier this month. After his presentation, the wildly outspoken billionaire sat down with BizNews founder Alec Hogg for a Q&A. The discussion which followed - which included questions posed to Hersov by delegates…
Flash Briefing: Ramaphosa accuses developed nations of 'immorally' hoarding vaccines; Billionaire Soon-Shiong aids SA
News headlines: *South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused developed countries of acting immorally by hoarding vaccines needed in poorer nations. *South African-born biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong will announce a plan to transfer technology for the manufacture of Covid-19 and cancer vaccines to South Africa. *Mining companies in South Africa are…
"Any investor in China would have seen the signals coming" - Piet Viljoen
Our Thursday market commentator Piet Viljoen joins Bronwyn Nielsen to talk through a host of pressing investment topics. Viljoen touches on China, noting that there's a risk factor that bears watching. "They've been telegraphing that they want to change the way their economy works [and] that they want to change…
BizNews Power Hour - 23 Sep. Piet Viljoen co-host; Covid burnout; Sean Peche goes global; Golden Visa deadline
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by Piet Viljoen as co-host; Sable International's Andrew Rissik outlines the impending changes coming to Portugal’s Golden Visa programme; Ranmore Funds Sean Peche discusses a host of global investment themes; Dr Caroline Lee - an anaesthetist - discusses…
Evergrande, China, Fed meeting, Inflation - Sean Peche on developments in the global markets
Ranmore Fund Management founder Sean Peche discusses a host of topical investment themes playing out in the financial markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Japanese market offers value - Magnus Heystek
Brenthurst Wealth Management founder Magnus Heystek joins Bronwyn Nielsen to discuss a variety of topical investment themes playing out in the markets. The Evergrande saga turned sentiment negatively with global markets hitting a speed bump. Heystek advocates for the healthcare industry as an investment proposition as well as Japan. Lastly,…
BizNews Power Hour - 22 Sep. Magnus Heystek co-host; Remgro; Nuclear secrecy concerns; Re-designing Jozi
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by Magnus Heystek; Remgro CFO Neville Williams; OUTA's Liz McDaid on transparency in South Africa’s nuclear energy industry; Sumayya Vally on re-designing Jozi and the BizNews Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: SA Courts finds black ownership target, race-based Tourism Fund unconstitutional; Hlophe stalls
News headlines: *South Africa’s High Court struck down some changes to mining regulations that govern Black ownership targets, in a move that could potentially revive investor interest in the sector. *South Africa’s appeals court ruled the Department of Tourism’s focus on only Black businesses for payouts to overcome the coronavirus…
"If we needed to decommission Koeberg now, there would be no money" - OUTA's Liz McDaid
OUTA's Liz McDaid joined BizNews to discuss the issue around the National Nuclear Regulator of South Africa and transparency that OUTA (Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse) is calling out for. State-owned power generator Eskom is trying to expand the lifespan of Koeberg, a decision which the organisation is calling into question…
The pivot from traditional banking to technology - Remgro CFO Neville Williams
Chief financial officer of Remgro Neville Williams joined the BizNews Power Hour to shed light on the investment holding giant's performance for the 2021 financial year. After reporting its worst results on record in 2020, Remgro's investee companies for the large part have bounced back strongly. Despite Mediclinic, Remgro's largest…
Moving a mountain of salt to land US market - Oryx Desert Salt CEO Samantha Skyring
Local seasoning brand Oryx Desert Salt will soon be seen on the shelves of Whole Foods in the USA. It has joined a growing list of locally made products (like Rooibos) in accessing markets overseas. Samantha Skyring, CEO of Oryx Desert Salt has been grinding away to bring her range…