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PowerPulse matches solar power demand with supply - Standard Bank's Kevin Ssemwogerere
In this episode of the PowerPulse podcast series, Kevin Ssemwogerere, Corporate Venturing Lead in Wholesale Clients Digital for the Standard Bank PowerPulse platform, joins Alec Hogg to provide more detail on how PowerPulse works. PowerPulse is a new digital platform introduced by Standard Bank that provides alternative energy solutions for…
'If Madiba were alive today, he would vote DA' - Rob Hersov
Very few people ascend to that point in life where their independence affords them unqualified freedom to speak their minds without fear of retribution or ramification. Billionaire Rob Hersov, by all accounts, is one such individual. After three decades abroad - during which he worked under the direct tutelage of…
BizNews Power Hour - 20 Sep. David Shapiro as co-host; Rob Hersov on SA's drain brain; Martin Freeman
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by an optimistic David Shapiro; excerpts from the BizNews spring investment conference as Martin Freeman talks about his business journey and Rob Hersov on SA's brain drain, and the BizNews Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Flash Briefing: ANC factionalism at 'epidemic levels'; Zuma grasps at straws; ANC permitted to register candidates
News headlines: *South Africa’s Constitutional Court backed the electoral authority’s decision to allow political parties more time to register candidates for municipal elections. *The ANC is riven by factionalism and “thugs and gangsters” have infiltrated the process for selecting electoral candidates, according to an internal report cited by the City…
Serial entrepreneur Martin Freeman on his journey to New York
South African entrepreneur and OrbVest co-founder Martin Freeman talks about his business journey to Alec Hogg at the BizNews spring investment conference, which was recently held at the Champagne Sports Resort in the midst of the Drakensberg mountains. Freeman, a Harvard graduate, has been involved in a number of successful…
"I remain optimistic on equity markets" - David Shapiro
Our Monday market commentator, David Shapiro, joins BizNews to discuss equity markets which, says Shapiro, he remains optimistic about. Together with Bronwyn Nielsen, the duo also discuss the tech stocks in the US, the South African economy and Chinese markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charl Botha gesêls met Jan Meintjes van Denker Capital oor Lewis Group
In ons derde in 'n reeks van drie gesprekke gesêls ek met Jan Meintjes van Denker Capital oor Lewis Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BizNews Power Hour - 16 Sep. Piet Viljoen co-host; Shyft money app; Prof Dhai on vaccines; SATSA’s CEO David Frost
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Piet Viljoen ringing the alarm bells investing in China; Co-founder and head of Shyft at Standard Bank Arno von Helden; vice-chair on the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Covid-19 vaccines Professor Ames Dhai; SATSA’s CEO David Frost on…
Flash Briefing: SAA needs modern fleet to be competitive; Pepkor on refurb spree after July riots; upcoming elections
News headlines: *South African Airways will need a more modern fleet to be competitive on routes outside its home continent following the Covid-19 crisis, according to interim Chief Executive Officer Thomas Kgokolo. *Pepkor Holdings Ltd. is rapidly reopening stores after violent unrest in South Africa in July caused as much…
'When communists are around there is never a bargain' - Piet Viljoen on China
Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen joins BizNews founder Alec Hogg as Thursday's Power Hour co-host, with the veteran money manager ringing the alarm bells about investing in China. Evergrande, one of the largest property developers in China, is facing a liquidity crunch that could potentially cause financial contagion in…
Standard Bank's Shyft digital wallet offers unique share trading experience
Co-founder and head of Shyft at Standard Bank, Arno von Helden, joined Alec Hogg to discuss the various benefits of the bank's digital wallet offering. The app, which enables you to buy or exchange forex, shop online securely, and make payments across the globe, now also includes a share trading…
You have a better chance getting Covid in Cornwall than Cape Town – SATSA’s CEO David Frost tells UK government
The United Kingdom is set to review their 'red list' of countries, which South Africa has been on since December last year - and there is optimism that the gates could be opened soon. Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor has lobbied British cabinet ministers and Business Leadership South Africa…
BizNews Power Hour - 15 Sep. Heystek on a decade lost; mandatory vaccines; CT mayor Dan Plato; Peter Major
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Magnus Heystek on the lost decade of wealth evaporated; Dr Carmichael on his mandatory vaccines article; CPT mayor Dan Plato unpacks the latest on Amazon; Mergence's Peter Major as commodity cycle turns and the BizNews Team. Learn…
Flash Briefing: HIV epidemic threatens SA Covid recovery; Emigration 'red flag'; SA fights to get off UK 'red list'
News headlines: *The world’s biggest number of HIV cases is complicating South Africa’s efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, raising the risk of more mutated versions emerging and spreading across the globe. *South Africa and a host of other countries could soon be taken off the UK’s travel ‘red list’,…
The lost decade and how your wealth has evaporated - Magnus Heystek
Magnus Heystek joins the BizNews Power Hour as co-host to talk us through the details of his article 'The lost decade and how your wealth has evaporated' which is one of the best read pieces on BizNews.com this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone would love to have Amazon in their backyard - CT mayor Dan Plato
Earlier in the year, it was reported that Amazon would be setting up shop in the Mother City. Serving as their African headquarters, the Seattle-based multinational would be based at a proposed development at the River Club, Observatory. The redevelopment of the land will create much-needed work in Cape Town,…
'Vaccine deaths are being hidden, suppressed and falsely recorded' - Dr Herman Edeling
In August, Dr Herman Edeling wrote an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Health in which he addressed the health and economic crises that we are facing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a neurosurgeon specialising in medico-legal practice, Dr Edeling is particularly qualified…
'AngloGold shareholders are some of the most patient on the JSE' - Peter Major as commodity cycle turns
The go-to man when it comes to the resource counters, Peter Major shares his insights on the commodity downturn of recent weeks. Iron Ore and the precious metals basket have nosedived since its highs in recent months, with many of South Africa's mining giants feeling the pain. Major has been…
Let's get vaccinated and open up our stagnant economy - Piet Mouton on his open letter to all South Africans
PSG chief executive Piet Mouton has gone out on a limb, putting pen to paper on one of the more controversial issues of 2021, vaccinations. Mouton's message is simple - vaccinations are the only solution to getting the economy up and running again. He outlines that those not willing to…
BizNews Power Hour - 14 Sep. Nathan co-host; Piet Mouton on economy vs vaccines; Helen Suzman's Matthew Kruger
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan on markets movements; Matthew Kruger unpacking the constitutionality of mandatory vaccines; PSG's Piet Mouton on his open letter on those who shun vaccinations and the BizNews Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…