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OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage warns of "death spiral" for Eskom amid 66% rate hike demand
South Africa’s ongoing electricity and water crises have once again taken center stage, with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), shedding light on the root causes and potential solutions. In a recent conversation with Alec Hogg, Duvenage emphasized the critical role of government responsibility, efficiency, and…
The “Crime-Fighting” Cameras that are saving lives…
The Gauteng Provincial Government has been tapping into a vast CCTV camera network to fight the high levels of crime in the province. In this interview with BizNews, Michael Varney, the Chief Commercial Officer of Vumacam, details the size of the network which has spread throughout Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Mogale…
Sibanye's challenges and South Africa’s gold future: insights from Peter Major
Peter Major, Director of Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, discusses challenges facing South Africa’s mining industry. He highlights political volatility in the U.S., Sibanye’s financial performance, and South Africa’s dwindling gold production due to high costs and regulatory burdens. Major urges regulatory reform to attract investment and sustain the sector.
Tshwane: The ESKOM debt, the water crisis, the new Mayor’s 100-Day Action Plan…
The new Mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, is faced with debt of over R11 billion, while creditors owe the City over R28 billion. In this interview with BizNews, Dr Moya details her 100-day action plan to save the Metro; gives viewers the low-down on behind-the-scenes talks on a payment…
David Shapiro on US Election Market Jitters and SA’s Construction Crisis
In this morning's BizNews Briefing with Alec Hogg, David Shapiro shares his take on Trump’s polarizing influence on markets and the fallout for US bonds. Closer to home, Shapiro discusses the struggles of South African construction giants like Murray & Roberts, now mere shadows of their former selves amid a…
SA’s top-performing stock for 2024 (so far) - Altron CEO Kapp explains why
Altron has been in a two-horse race with WeBuyCars for the title of the JSE’s best-performing stock of the year. Both are the creations by entrepreneurs who kept them family controlled for much of the business’s lives. After the release of interim results at the end of August, however, Altron…
BizNews Briefing - US Election; Sibanye surges; Eskom price hike; Water crisis; Altron top SA stock
This morning's BizNews Briefing, on air here from 7am, featured the latest on the US Presidential Election where Donald Trump is edging ahead; and live contributions from David Shapiro, Peter Major and Wayne Duvenage.
NewsWrap: SA on the global stage - trade; security; and top cop corruption showdowns
In today’s episode of NewsWrap, we tackle South Africa’s pivotal role in global and domestic issues. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield shares progress on trade ties with the US, while Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson discusses the potential impact of South Africa’s upcoming G20 presidency. Protea…
Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson: Optimism for SA, Old Mutual Bank, and G20 presidency
In a recent interview with BizNews Briefing host and Nielsen Network CEO Bronwyn Nielsen, Iain Williamson - CEO of Old Mutual - shared an optimistic outlook on South Africa’s economic prospects, the upcoming launch of Old Mutual Bank, and the nation’s forthcoming G20 presidency. The conversation highlighted a noticeable momentum…
SAPS “Mafia”: The “biggest gang” in the country - charges laid against top cops…
A member of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police has laid charges against four top members of the South African Police Force. He is Fadiel Adams, who is also the Leader of the National Coloured Congress (NCC]. The officers include Crime Intelligence Head Major General Dumisani Khumalo. In this interview with…
BizNews Briefing - US Election; Kerri-Ann Sattary - Cogence; Iain Williamson - Old Mutual CEO & more
In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen is joined in studio by portfolio specialist Kerry-Ann Sattary, Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson, and Protea Capital Management founder Jean-Pierre Verster to discuss the ripple effects of the US election on markets and economic policy. As Sattary breaks down potential election outcomes and Fed…
Deputy Trade Minister Whitfield: Strengthening US relations; supporting small businesses in SA; GNU progress and more..
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield emphasised the South African government’s efforts to support small businesses, strengthen US relations, and address unemployment through policy reforms. By focusing on infrastructure, market access, and responsive support, the DTIC aims to foster economic growth and create jobs amid the country’s…
FW de Klerk Foundation urges Ramaphosa to be consistent in his message of peace - Christo van der Rheede
The FW de Klerk Foundation has welcomed the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors. This movement has been honoured for using the testimony of the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to advocate against the use of nuclear weapons ever again…
NewsWrap: US election update; SAPS; Gauteng water crisis; Maimane on GNU; De Beer on Mashatile; Summers on Pick 'n Pay
In this edition of NewsWrap from BizNews, we delve into critical updates on the US elections and expose troubling political interference within the South African Police Service, alongside urgent insights into Johannesburg’s declining infrastructure. Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane critiques the DA-ANC coalition for missed reform opportunities, while UIM President…
SA politics at a crossroads: Maja and Maimane speak out on ANC’s decline and failing municipalities
In a candid discussion on the BizNews Briefing podcast, Makone Maja of the Institute for Race Relations and Mmusi Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa, addressed South Africa’s political crisis. They discussed the fallout from ANC’s governance challenges, the Democratic Alliance’s controversial coalition, and the deteriorating state of Johannesburg…
Investor Insights: David Shapiro on the impact of the US election on global markets and more...
In an interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, market expert David Shapiro discussed critical issues affecting the South African cement industry and the implications of the upcoming US presidential election. He expressed concerns about the cement industry's future amid a shift towards alternative materials…
CEO Summers discusses Pick 'n Pay turnaround, eBucks partnership, and the path forward
Speaking to BizNews editor Alec Hogg on the BizNews Briefing podcast this morning, Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers discussed the company’s strategic turnaround, highlighted by a new partnership with FNB’s eBucks program. Despite challenges, Summers is optimistic about the company’s future, aiming to reinvest in stores, leverage Boxer’s success,…
BizNews Briefing - David Shapiro; Sean Summers; Makone Maja; Mmusi Maimane - and more
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg discusses the eBucks deal; Boxer listing and progress on the turnaround with Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers; gets context from David Shapiro and Makone Maja about the freshest investment and political news; and celebrates a triumph of democracy in…
De Beer: Mashatile the Dodger; Kodwa & Co - the Protected; Mashaba & Majozi; the Race Card; & Zille bombshell loading…
On this edition of the Sunday Show on BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile - who has reaffirmed government's commitment to expropriation of land without compensation - should be hauled before court on “terrible” charges of corruption; examines the possible…
Corion Report - Interest rate bump, shares fall on risky US candidate
Corion’s David Bacher shares his team’s monthly report-back on investment market performance, reflecting on a soggy October when a good start deteriorated into a poor ending. US inflation edged higher, causing an unexpected bump in interest rates and weaker share prices worldwide. Bacher explains that investors worry that no matter…