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Magnus Heystek: Foreigners aren’t yet buying SA recovery story, but locals are starting to
For the past dozen years, Brenthurst Wealth founder Magnus Heystek has (correctly) been consistently bearish on South African assets. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he explains why things may be turning - explaining that the bullish mood among locals could spark global capital inflows.
BizNews Briefing - Wilgenhof; Cyril + Elon; SAB lives in Coors; Commodity boom?; China stimulus
This episode of the BizNews Briefing covers the major news events of the moment, moving from the impact of the Chinese stimulus package to surging SA commodity shares and continuing tensions over Stellenbosch University Council's decision to close the historic Wilgenhof residence. It is hosted by BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Wilgenhof residents & parents set to fight res closure in court….
Residents of Wilgenhof at Stellenbosch University are in “despair” following the decision to close down the residence following an investigation into two rooms used by an internal disciplinary committee. In this interview with BizNews, Nicola Theron, a spokesperson of the Association for the Advancement of Wilgenhof Residents, speaks about the…
BNIC#1 Sean Peche: Overvalued US stocks and hidden global investment opportunities
At the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, fund manager Sean Peche sounded the alarm on overvalued US stocks and revealed where smart investors like Warren Buffett are hedging their bets. Highlighting the excessive hype around companies like Nvidia and Apple, Peche emphasized the need to diversify into underappreciated sectors, from European…
Breakthrough on Starlink could open up Musk’s financial muscle in SA – Theo Venter
South Africa was abuzz yesterday following reports of a meeting between South African-born billionaire Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa in New York. Footage released by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) captured the two engaged in discussions in Ramaphosa’s hotel room during his attendance at the United Nations…
Ramaphosa/Musk ‘Bromance’ confirmed in NY footage
South Africa’s GCIS has released footage of an extremely friendly engagement in New York between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the world’s richest man, SA-born-and-bred super entrepreneur Elon Musk. BizNews UK correspondent Linda van Tilburg has been following the story and explaining its significance. She spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Navigating Market Peaks: Insights on the U.S. Economy and Stock Trends- David Shapiro
In a recent conversation, Alec Hogg interviews David Shapiro about the current optimism in American markets, where the S&P and Dow have reached record highs amid falling interest rates. Despite this bullish sentiment, David highlights lingering skepticism about the economy, driven by political narratives and the aftermath of COVID-19. He…
BizNews Briefing: Loadshedding; Tshwane; PWC; Lomas; Perplexity
In this episode of the daily BizNews programme, editor Alec Hogg taps into the hottest stories of the moment from an end date for loadshedding through to how former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas got sucked into corruption; plus the inevitability of the Big Four accounting firms splitting their businesses;…
BNIC#1 redux - Eskom chair Mteto Nyati: Q&A with the tribe covering loadshedding, and past, present and future.
In this Q&A session with the BizNews tribe, Eskom chair Mteto Nyati addressed critical issues surrounding South Africa's energy crisis, particularly focusing on the ongoing challenges of loadshedding. He reflected on the company's past struggles, emphasizing the need for a data-driven approach to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. Nyati…
BNIC#1 redux - Eskom chair Mteto Nyati: Addressing corruption, costs, stakeholders - and De Ruyter
Mteto Nyati, Eskom chairman, discusses the challenges South Africa's power utility, has faced in addressing corruption, inefficiencies, and energy security. Nyati explains the steps Eskom has taken under the new board’s leadership, including the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to monitor and manage both internal operations and external…
Boost to SA’s circular economy…
South Africa’s efforts to build a circular economy for post-consumer packaging are in the spotlight with the country’s most experienced producer responsibility organisation, Petco, and recycling partner Extrupet’s new PET processing facility that represents a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa. When it comes on stream in 2025, the facility housing the…
De Beer: Economic terrorism, a new faceless war & the last Waltz in Tshwane
In his latest “Sunday Show” with BizNews, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer names the Flop of the Week & the Hero of the Week; tells viewers why Angie Motshekga is not competent to be Minister of Defence; hails the extradition of Mike Lomas on graft charges; previews…
Paul O’Sullivan: Once respected CEO Mike Lomas back in SA to ’fess up on R1.4bn Eskom fraud
Ace forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has landed another big fish in a six year investigation into a R1.4bn Eskom fraud. One of the key facilitators of the heist, former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas, today landed at OR Tambo after losing his case against extradition from the UK. Lomas’s return…
Ian Cameron goes after “porn” General
In this interview with BizNews Ian Cameron, the Chair of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, lists the reason why he has written to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to ask for a review of the appointment of Major General Patrick Mbotho as Divisional Commissioner: National Priority Offences in the Directorate for…
BizNews Briefing - Rate cut joy; immature politicians; Remgro v Discovery; Exploding pagers
In the last episode of its first week, BizNews Briefing covers today’s news that matters, ranging from how the Israelis created exploding pagers used by its enemies through to politics and business. The Briefing is hosted by BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Sean Peche - Praising Mteto; comparing Discovery and Remgro; and stocks after rate cut
Ranmore founder Sean Peche specialises in finding cheap shares, often among the neglected small and medium-sized listed companies. He pays little attention to the ‘big news’ like the surprise 50 basis point rate cut from the US Fed, preferring to focus on areas where he can see opportunities to buy…
Groundbreaking SA platform AI Farmer harnesses AI to empower small farmers - Francois Rossouw, CEO SAAI
Farmers in Southern Africa face numerous challenges, including water scarcity, climate change, fluctuating commodity prices, and pest management. To tackle these issues, the Southern African Agricultural Initiative (SAAI) has introduced AI Farmer, an innovative AI platform designed specifically for family farmers. This world-first, WhatsApp-based platform leverages vast amounts of data…
Why a surprise US rate cut is good news for SA stocks, economic growth – Kevin Lings
Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings says he now spends at least half his time researching what’s happening in the US - that’s how important the world’s biggest economy is for South African investment markets. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, he unpacks why last night’s bigger-that-expected US rate…
BNIC#1 Cy Jacobs: SA's election outcome, Eskom’s improvements, and the evolving financial market
At the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, Cy Jacobs, CEO of 36One Asset Managers, painted a promising picture for South Africa’s investment landscape. Emphasizing the country's renewed potential for growth, Jacobs highlighted key factors including government initiatives like Operation Vulindlela, Eskom’s improvements, and the evolving financial market. While cautioning against pessimistic…
BizNews Briefing - SA’s Lollapalooza; NHI; Solar boost from BP; Rate cuts - and David Bacher.
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.