BizNews A-Plus Show - Ep 4 - From Netflix to Naspers; Cyril's KZN promise, Paul O'Sullivan & more

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In episode 4 of the newest BizNews offering, editor Alec Hogg and deputy Michael Appel share insights into the news you need to know from the week that was - Hogg on business and investments, Appel on news and politics. In focus this episode, the latest on Netflix's torrid quarterly results, as well as the Naspers/Prosus discount closing strategy that keeps on failing; a story of triumph for small community radio station Pretoria FM over Primedia Broadcasting; President Cyril Ramaphosa seeks to allay the country's fears that relief funds meant for KZN will be looted; Cape Independence advocate Phil Craig on the prospect of a Western Cape breakaway; Forensic Investigator Paul O' Sullivan has launched his new book Stop Me If You Can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Apr 2022 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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