BNIC#1 Don Ncube: SA's gas treasure, a game-changer for energy and economy

Loading player...

Don Ncube reflects on South Africa's untapped gas potential, discovered in Mpumalanga, KZN, and Free State. This resource could address load shedding and transform the energy sector. Environmentally conscious extraction methods and strategic partnerships aim to boost jobs, economic growth, and energy security for the nation.

3 Oct 2024 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

Other recent episodes

Emerging sector champions Gerrie Fourie, GG Alcock answer the hand-wringing “30% unemployment” question

Derangement describes the detached armchair observers who judge those in the arena. Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie and Kasinomics author GG Alcock have had their fill of these critics - and explain why to BizNews editor Alec Hogg in this forthright interview about the unappreciated slug of South Africa’s economy. The…

9 Jul 8AM 28 min

Bheki Mahlobo: SA is an ‘own goal specialist’ losing 10-0 - can win just by copying India, not Iran.

Evidence-based insights into the latest Trump Tariffs from California-based Bheki Mahlobo, economist and partner at Frans Cronjé Private Clients. His conclusion: South Africa is a mountain of missed opportunities, the result of own goals scored through poor decisions. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

9 Jul 6AM 21 min

BN Briefing: Trump's peace pipe, 'Deep State' uncorked, new patronage networks, Tesla, Meta, Apple

In today's BizNews Briefing, Donald Trump earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his peacemaking efforts as the Israel-Hamas truce talks progressed. In South Africa, Aubrey Matshiqi exposes a “deep state” of rogue politicians and business figures looting the nation. Sakeliga’s Piet le Roux critiques…

9 Jul 6AM 25 min

Wandile Sihlobo: China is no replacement for the US in SA agri

The primary focus for South African trade this week is on United States policy and tariffs. In this interview with BIzNews, Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), warns that South Africa “cannot just substitute the US” and that “it's really about listening…

8 Jul 7AM 18 min

BN Briefing: SA’s White House flop - 30% tariff set, Mkhwanazi opens Pandora's box, Musk vs Trump

In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa faces a 30% US tariff, among 14 countries, despite President Ramaphosa’s claims of a successful White House meeting. Plus a potential BRICS surcharge. Joel Pollak told BizNews’ Alec Hogg that tensions stem from South Africa’s land reform policies and its ICJ case against Israel,…

8 Jul 7AM 19 min

All episodes