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Heystek, Viljoen weigh in on Naspers 2% reduction in Tencent
South African multinational Naspers is planning to sell a further 2% of its Tencent shareholding. According to The Wall Street Journal, this will drop their stake from 30.9% to 28.9%. The planned sale sparked a debate on the BizNews Power Hour, with Piet Viljoen concluding that 'a 5% Naspers share…
BPH: Heystek, Viljoen on Naspers, Prosus; Gidon Novick on airline industry; Grant Pattison; Plett rate payers
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek, fund manager Piet Viljoen, Lift founder and serial entrepreneur Gidon Novick, ex-Massmart and Edcon CEO Grant Pattison and Chairman of the Plett Rate Payers Association Peter Gaylard, and the BizNews team. Learn more about…
Flash Briefing: Prosus to sell Tencent shares; IMF optimistic; SA business confidence; Norway's clean energy investment
Prosus intends to sell some of its Tencent shares, to the value of around $14.6bn. The International Monetary Fund revised growth predictions upward while local business confidence slid in March. The world's largest sovereign wealth fund in Norway has bought into clean energy infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices…
The UGLY truth about the Covid-19 lockdowns, Part 3 – Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA
PANDA (Pandemics – data and analysis) has been outspoken with regards to the policy-makers’ reaction to Covid-19, lockdowns and other approaches to the virus. Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA, spoke at the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference in March 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Property market boom as 'Zoom homes' gain popularity, says Pam Golding Chief Executive
Chief Executive of real estate giant Pam Golding Properties, Andrew Golding, told BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg about the increase in purchases of second properties by consumers. 'Post lockdown, the market has taken all of us by surprise. We were expecting there to be some pent up demand and…
Archegos and Greensill: Who is at fault? Kokkie Kooyman weighs in
Kokkie Kooyman is banking and insurance analyst at Denker Capital. He joined the BizNews Power Hour, talking to host Alec Hogg and Steven Nathan about the disasters that have struck Archegos and Greensill - both of which had strong ties to Credit Suisse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
'We're up 6000%', says DCX Capital CEO Earle Loxton
Earle Loxton, CEO of DCX Capital, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the company’s application for an ETF. According to BizNews financial journalist Justin Rowe-Roberts, ‘it basically tracks ten of the best performing - or biggest - cryptocurrencies out there. It’s come to light that there have been a…
BPH: Steven Nathan; Earle Loxton; Jon Ovadia; Kookie Kooyman; Nick Hudson; Andrew Golding
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by CEO of DCX Capital Earle Loxton, CEO of Ovex Jon Ovadia, banking analyst Kokkie Kooyman, PANDA CEO Nick Hudson, CEO of Pam Golding, Andrew Golding and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PANDA's Nick Hudson on his shot to fame; and the real concern behind YouTube's censorship
Last week YouTube removed the video of PANDA co-founder Nick Hudson’s keynote at last month’s BizNews Investment conference because it “explicitly disputes WHO guidelines on social distancing and self-isolation”. This action has suddenly seen Hudson gain fame with Fox TV’s Ingraham Angle one of many inundating him for interviews. In…
Flash Briefing: SA seals deal for Pfizer Covid-19 shots; Old Mutual backs LNG; China; Suez Canal
South Africa has signed a long-delayed deal with Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines, arriving this month. Old Mutual African Infrastructure Investment Managers is betting on natural gas in SA's transition away from coal. China has created a digital Yuan to be controlled by its central bank. Learn more about…
'I was horrified when SA didn't use the AstraZeneca vaccine' - Wendy Appelbaum
Wendy Appelbaum is one of SA's richest women. The philanthropist and business leader joined the BizNews Power Hour to talk about the wine industry with Carrie Adams. Before that, however, she weighed in on the vaccine fiasco currently gripping South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's Corner: 'What the government is doing to the wine industry is absolutely unacceptable' - Wendy Appelbaum
Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner is Wendy Appelbaum, a prominent South African businesswoman and chair of DeMorgenzon wine estate. The generous philanthropist weighs in on the massive impact the various alcohol bans have had on the alcohol industry in SA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Purchasing property for the first time – On the Money with Jarryd Neves
BizNews editor at large Jackie Cameron spoke with journalist Jarryd Neves about buying property for the first time, what it entails and the things that first time buyers need to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drive Time with Jarryd Neves: Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,4 Trendline
BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves slides in behind the wheel of Volkswagen’s budget offering, the Polo Vivo Trendline – a perennial favourite of South African consumers. He told editor at large Jackie Cameron about the popular hatchback from VW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: J&J #COVID vaccines approved for use in SA; Sarb confiscates Gupta cash in Nedbank account; GoldFields
* J&J Covid-19 vaccines have been approved for use in South Africa, Janssen Pharmaceuticals has announced. * The South African Reserve Bank has finally confiscated R20m from the Nedbank account of Sahara Computers - the Gupta family business that hired two of former president Jacob Zuma's children, reports MyBroadband.co.za. *…
SAA pilots demand to be retrenched - head of SAA Pilot's Association Grant Back
It is turbulent times as SAA pilots demand to be retrenched. The head of SAA Pilot's Association Grant Back told the BizNews Pour Hour that they have not been paid in a year and are proceeding with their uncommon strike. Grant is joined in conversation by Leon Louw of the…
Inside Covid-19: More bad news for AstraZeneca; vaccine for dogs; #Covid in your eyes, ears; SA vaccine roll-out latest
In this episode of the BizNews podcast dedicated to uncovering all the important news and views on the biggest public health crisis in living memory, we hear from Dr Simone Donati, who is among a team of scientists in Italy, about what medical experts have discovered on how the coronavirus…
Reviewing the first quarter investment world with EasyEquities' Lesedi Mfolo
In his interview with the founder of the BizNews, Alec Hogg, the brand manager of Easy Equities Lesedi Mflo lets us in on the unfolding of the first quarter of the investment year. Sasol being at the top of the JSE chart followed by Sibanye Stillwater and Steinhoff, with regards…
No such thing as easy money! Piet Viljoen - Counterpoint value fund manager - on Ascendis and Balwin
Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen, spoke on the BizNews Pour Hour giving his wisdom on stocks. "There are good stock circles and bad circles". With a particular focus on JSE listed Ascendis and Balwin Properties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The UGLY truth about the Covid-19 lockdowns - Part 2: Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA
Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA, gave the keynote address at the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference in March 2021. After his presentation, BizNews founder Alec Hogg interviewed him and the floor was opened to conference delegates for questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices