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Portugal Golden Visa: 'To account for logistics, applications should be in in 3 weeks' - Andrew Rissik
The appeal of a life abroad has increased for many South Africans whose faith in a prosperous future for our country has steadily waned in recent years. In this sponsored interview with Andrew Rissik, Managing Director of FX and Investment Migration at Sable International, Rissik outlines the long-anticipated changes coming…
Evergrande contagion fears are over exaggerated - Steven Nathan
10x founder Steven Nathan joins the BizNews Power Hour to share his insights on the latest developments happening in global markets. China's second largest property developer, Evergrande, has been the major talking point in global markets due to potential knock-on effects of financial contagion given the real estate behemoth's $3oobn…
BizNews Power Hour - 21 Sep. Steven Nathan on China; PowerPulse podcast; Francois Nortje on Transnet; week of shame
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by Steven Nathan speaking on China; a throw back to the week of shame with Exemplar CEO Jason McCormick; Director of Distribution Junxion at Port of Gauteng Francois Nortje unpacks the flaws inherent in the freight transport section;…
Flash Briefing: SA's emergency power program delayed; US opens to vaccinated SA's; white rhino population dwindles
News headlines: *A court case filed by a losing bidder in South Africa’s emergency power program threatens to delay the provision of the electricity by months as banks balk at providing funding because of the risk of an adverse judgment. *The US will soon allow entry to most foreign air…
'If you allow yourself to feel it, you can't go on working' - Dr Caroline Lee on healthcare workers & burnout
Dr Caroline Lee, a Gauteng anaesthetist, joined healthcare journalist Chris Bateman of BizNews to discuss burnout and the mental health issues faced by healthcare workers in South Africa. Dr Lee is the co-founder of the Healthcare Workers Care Network, an eight-year-old burnout and mental distress support group for medical professionals…
The freight transport section of the National Development Plan 2050 is nothing short of a disgrace - Francois Nortje
Director of Distribution Junxion at Port of Gauteng Francois Nortje joins the BizNews Power to unpack the flaws inherent in the freight transport section of the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 that was gazetted on the 10th of August. 'This plan is totally flawed, extremely arrogant, written to benefit Transnet only…
'There was definitely a massive criminal element' - Jason McCormick on July riots
In July, violent riots and looting sprees ripped through South Africa - devastating KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng and further dismantling our already enfeebled economy. Our country’s week of shame came at a colossal cost of R50bn in lost output, together with the destruction of over 3,000 shops and the…
PowerPulse matches solar power demand with supply - Standard Bank's Kevin Ssemwogerere
In this episode of the PowerPulse podcast series, Kevin Ssemwogerere, Corporate Venturing Lead in Wholesale Clients Digital for the Standard Bank PowerPulse platform, joins Alec Hogg to provide more detail on how PowerPulse works. PowerPulse is a new digital platform introduced by Standard Bank that provides alternative energy solutions for…
'If Madiba were alive today, he would vote DA' - Rob Hersov
Very few people ascend to that point in life where their independence affords them unqualified freedom to speak their minds without fear of retribution or ramification. Billionaire Rob Hersov, by all accounts, is one such individual. After three decades abroad - during which he worked under the direct tutelage of…
BizNews Power Hour - 20 Sep. David Shapiro as co-host; Rob Hersov on SA's drain brain; Martin Freeman
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by an optimistic David Shapiro; excerpts from the BizNews spring investment conference as Martin Freeman talks about his business journey and Rob Hersov on SA's brain drain, and the BizNews Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Flash Briefing: ANC factionalism at 'epidemic levels'; Zuma grasps at straws; ANC permitted to register candidates
News headlines: *South Africa’s Constitutional Court backed the electoral authority’s decision to allow political parties more time to register candidates for municipal elections. *The ANC is riven by factionalism and “thugs and gangsters” have infiltrated the process for selecting electoral candidates, according to an internal report cited by the City…
Serial entrepreneur Martin Freeman on his journey to New York
South African entrepreneur and OrbVest co-founder Martin Freeman talks about his business journey to Alec Hogg at the BizNews spring investment conference, which was recently held at the Champagne Sports Resort in the midst of the Drakensberg mountains. Freeman, a Harvard graduate, has been involved in a number of successful…
"I remain optimistic on equity markets" - David Shapiro
Our Monday market commentator, David Shapiro, joins BizNews to discuss equity markets which, says Shapiro, he remains optimistic about. Together with Bronwyn Nielsen, the duo also discuss the tech stocks in the US, the South African economy and Chinese markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charl Botha gesêls met Jan Meintjes van Denker Capital oor Lewis Group
In ons derde in 'n reeks van drie gesprekke gesêls ek met Jan Meintjes van Denker Capital oor Lewis Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BizNews Power Hour - 16 Sep. Piet Viljoen co-host; Shyft money app; Prof Dhai on vaccines; SATSA’s CEO David Frost
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Piet Viljoen ringing the alarm bells investing in China; Co-founder and head of Shyft at Standard Bank Arno von Helden; vice-chair on the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Covid-19 vaccines Professor Ames Dhai; SATSA’s CEO David Frost on…
Flash Briefing: SAA needs modern fleet to be competitive; Pepkor on refurb spree after July riots; upcoming elections
News headlines: *South African Airways will need a more modern fleet to be competitive on routes outside its home continent following the Covid-19 crisis, according to interim Chief Executive Officer Thomas Kgokolo. *Pepkor Holdings Ltd. is rapidly reopening stores after violent unrest in South Africa in July caused as much…
'When communists are around there is never a bargain' - Piet Viljoen on China
Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen joins BizNews founder Alec Hogg as Thursday's Power Hour co-host, with the veteran money manager ringing the alarm bells about investing in China. Evergrande, one of the largest property developers in China, is facing a liquidity crunch that could potentially cause financial contagion in…
Standard Bank's Shyft digital wallet offers unique share trading experience
Co-founder and head of Shyft at Standard Bank, Arno von Helden, joined Alec Hogg to discuss the various benefits of the bank's digital wallet offering. The app, which enables you to buy or exchange forex, shop online securely, and make payments across the globe, now also includes a share trading…
You have a better chance getting Covid in Cornwall than Cape Town – SATSA’s CEO David Frost tells UK government
The United Kingdom is set to review their 'red list' of countries, which South Africa has been on since December last year - and there is optimism that the gates could be opened soon. Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor has lobbied British cabinet ministers and Business Leadership South Africa…
BizNews Power Hour - 15 Sep. Heystek on a decade lost; mandatory vaccines; CT mayor Dan Plato; Peter Major
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Magnus Heystek on the lost decade of wealth evaporated; Dr Carmichael on his mandatory vaccines article; CPT mayor Dan Plato unpacks the latest on Amazon; Mergence's Peter Major as commodity cycle turns and the BizNews Team. Learn…