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"Who wouldn't want the Naspers top job?" Steven Nathan
10x founder Steven Nathan dives into the market action for us on Tuesday, speaking to BizNews editor-at-large Jackie Cameron. Steven's in depth understanding of businesses, both locally and abroad, always makes for intriguing listening. Given the 'fasten your seatbelt' period markets find themselves in, Steven gives a rational perspective into…
JSE threatens to suspend Labat over missed deadline - CEO Brian van Rooyen explains
Labat Africa, a JSE-listed company, missed its deadline for submitting financial results for the six months to the end of February. Last week, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange announced that the company is under threat of suspension. CEO Brian van Rooyen joined the BizNews Power Hour, telling Jackie Cameron what's happening…
Flash Briefing: Covid slashes SA retirement fund savings; Dimension Data exodus; Omnia; rare diamond on sale for crypto
*A yearly analysis of the SA retirement fund industry, shows that retirement fund members suspended their contributions for an average of four-and-a-half months in 2020 because of Covid-related lockdowns. * There is an exodus of senior staff at IT services company Dimension Data, with senior executives leaving the company at…
Discovery joins up with Goldman Sachs to create new global investment fund
Craig Sher, head of product and development at Discovery Invest, joined Alec Hogg to unpack Discovery's latest fund in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management - the Global Megatrends Fund. The fund focuses on four main themes that are shaping the world - healthcare provision, technology, environment and sustainability, and…
"I'm not a great value investor - but these are areas you simply cannot ignore" David Shapiro
As is customary for a Monday, veteran analyst David Shapiro was the co-host for the BizNews Power Hour sharing his insights and expertise on a few long-standing JSE listed counters, many of which are showing signs of recovery following years of free-fall. Shapiro, who's 'takeover portfolio' has performed magnificently over…
Charl Botha gesels met Chris Hattingh van die Vrye Mark Stigting
In die potgooi het ek met Chris Hattingh - adjunk direkteur van die Vrye Mark Stigting - gesels oor die waarde van 'n vrye mark stelsel. Ek het hom ook gevra wat ons as landsburgers kan doen om vrye mark beginsels en projekte in Suid Afrika te bevorder. Ons het…
Flash Briefing: SA looks to China, Russia for Covid vaccine help; Gauteng Covid spike hits world headlines; Naspers; US
* China’s Covid-19 vaccine by Sinovac Biotech is set to be approved in South Africa soon, says The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. * This news comes as world media outlets report on how South Africa, the worst-hit country in the continent, has reported a doubling of new daily…
BizNews Power Hour 21 June 2021. Shapiro co-host; Prosus & PPC CEOs; Rand weakness
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; the chief executive of Naspers and Prosus Bob Van Dijk; PPC CEO Ronald van Wijnen; TreasuryONE currency strategist Andre Cilliers and the BizNews Power Hour Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PPC CEO Roland van Wijnen on financial results, DRC debt
Roland van Wijnen, CEO of cement company PPC, joined host Alec Hogg and market commentator David Shapiro on the BizNews Power Hour. The trio discussed PPC's results - released June 21st - and what happened to the share price in the past. In 2018, the share price was R9 and…
'We should worry about the inflation in the American economy, we are directly affected' - Andre Cilliers
TreasuryONE currency strategist, Andre Cilliers joined Alec Hogg and the BizNews Power Hour team to let us in on what the US inflation means for the rand and offshore investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Van Dijk unpacks Naspers/Prosus results in detail with Alec Hogg
Under-fire chief executive Bob Van Dijk was the flagship guest for Monday's BizNews Power Hour with the Dutchman unpacking Naspers and Prosus encouraging results with BizNews founder, Alec Hogg. Van Dijk, who has come under scrutiny in recent years regarding his inability to unlock value for shareholders, gave fascinating insights…
Tackling 4,852 potholes with a do-it-yourself attitude – Barend la Grange
Many of South Africa’s rural towns are a sorry sight. Thousands of potholes and infrastructure that is falling apart are the order of the day, with poor municipal services to boot. But a fresh breeze is blowing through many towns, as citizens from across the political spectrum are tired of…
'Investing in residential property in SA doesn't make sense' - Piet Viljoen
BizNews editor-at-large Jackie Cameron had a fantastic interview with Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen today, in which they went back to basics. With many of us paying - perhaps - too much attention to Mr Market’s movements, it is refreshing to get Viljoen’s perspective on everything from the fundamentals…
Flash Briefing: Tributes pour in for Jabu Mabuza, AngloGold bottom of the lot, gold dives below $1,800
In today's headlines: *Former Eskom board chair and businessman Jabu Mabuza passed away on Wednesday night due to Covid-19 complications. *AngloGold Ashanti has had a bad year, with the company’s lack of a permanent chief executive officer and a suspension of its Ghana mine operations weighing on the stock. *Gold declined…
BizNews Power Hour - 17 June 2021. Piet Viljoen co-host; Mashaba on ANC; Sanlam CEO; New World Wealth report
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Jackie Cameron is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Sanlam CEO Paul Hanratty; former Johannesburg Major Herman Mashaba; Andrew Amoils of the New World Wealth and the BizNews Power Hour Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SA dominates list of top 10 lifestyle estates in the world for 2021 - New World Wealth
Andrew Amoils, an analyst at New World Wealth, specialises in keeping a close eye on how the world's wealthiest people spend their money. He joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the report he's just compiled on the top 10 lifestyle estates in the world for 2021. No less than…
How to liberate SA? "Destroy this virus called the ANC," says Herman Mashaba
Herman Mashaba, the former Johannesburg mayor, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss some of his plans for the coming elections. Mashaba is the leader of Action SA, a political party he launched in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'This has nothing to do with an old boys' network' - Sanlam CEO Paul Hanratty on Alexander Forbes; ARC
Listed insurance company Sanlam recently bought Alexander Forbes’ life business (with an insurance premium income of R1bn) for R100m. Sanlam CEO Paul Hanratty joined the BizNews Power Hour to shed some light on the deal, on having close ties with African Rainbow Capital, and the recent string of resignations of…
Delphine Govender on the battle between Naspers and its shareholders
A number of South Africa’s top asset managers recently teamed together against the complex shareholding structure and lack of management alignment in South Africa’s two largest businesses – Naspers and Prosus. The Naspers executive team, led by chief executive Bob van Dijk, has been under scrutiny by market participants for…
BizNews Power Hour - 15 June 2021. Steven Nathan co-host; Battle between shareholders, Naspers; Manuel's wise words
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Jackie Cameron is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Perpetua's Delphine Govender on the war between Naspers and its shareholders; former finance minister Trevor Manuel on a decade lost of SA economy and the BizNews Power Hour Team. Learn more about your ad…