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Hydrogen fuel cells work to power the future: Mining giants Peter Major and Bernard Swanepoel unpack this for us
Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to reinvent the cars we drive and how we power cities across the globe to name a few, to unpack this new technology medium Peter Major, a veteran mining engineer, and Bernard Swanepoel the CEO of Harmony let's us in on what exactly…
BPH: Festive Friday with Carrie Adams, Peter Major, Bernard Swanepoel, Tinashe Ruzane and Gary Hollywood
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by veteran mining engineer Peter Major, non- executive director Bernard Swanepoel, Tinashe Ruzane the CEO and co-founder of FlexClub, wine guru Carrie Adams, restauranteur Gary Hollywood and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: SA slammed for selling Covid-19 jabs to AU; electricity ships to cost SA R220bn; Suez ships head for SA
* The South African government’s decision to sell 1 million coronavirus vaccines developed by AstraZeneca Plc to other African nations raises deep ethical concerns. That's according to six of South Africa’s leading medical scientists. * Karpowership, a unit of the Turkish Karadeniz Energy Group, is on track for its longest…
Must listen: Ace corruption-buster Paul O'Sullivan dissects SA crime stats; compares to 'scary' UK picture
It's not all roses elsewhere, says Forensics for Justice founder Paul O'Sullivan, who compares SA crime solving to the picture in the UK - a popular destination for SA emigrants. O'Sullivan, who has been shot at many times in SA for his role in fighting the crooked and corrupt, told…
SA investment industry powerhouse Magda Wierzycka steps away from Sygnia
Magda Wierzycka, founder of Sygnia Asset Management, has stepped away from the company. Wierzycka talks about her future involvement with Sygnia, knowing when to let go and her plans to travel to the 'bleeding edge'. Magda also drops some pearls of wisdom for entrepreneurs and investors. Learn more about your…
Prof. Alan Whiteside's views on the AstraZeneca vaccine
Prof. Alan Whiteside is a South African academic, researcher and professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview with the founder of BizNews, Alec Hogg, he lets us know his thoughts on the AstraZeneca vaccine. Learn more about your…
David Shapiro's ventilator portfolio
The deputy chairman of Sasfin, David Shapiro has what he calls a ventilator portfolio, in this clip he explains what it is and shares wisdom for young investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's Corner: 'Mr Chenin Blanc', Ken Forrester
In the early nineties, Ken Forrester and his family settled into a rundown farm in the Stellenbosch area. He and his wife, Teresa, renovated the Chenin farm, transforming it into what it is today. When asked why Chenin, Forrester replies 'It was well-established. I'd been to France and I'd seen…
Pearls of wisdom from Christo Wiese
In this succinct (but profound) clip, Christo Wiese shares his wealth of wisdom, explaining to the BizNews Power Hour how he dealt with the massive financial blow the Steinhoff fraud dealt him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BPH: David Shapiro's ventilator portfolio; Sygnia's Magda Wierzycka; Piet Viljoen; Nick Hudson
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Alec Hogg is joined Magda Wierzycka the founder of Sygnia, guest co-host David Shapiro of Sasfin, Piet Viljoen from Counterpoint, Nick Hudson the co-founder of Panda and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is a hedge fund and should you invest? In-depth insights on what hedge fund managers do with your money
South African investors have been moving into hedge funds as their providers lower minimum investment sums to broaden their reach. With the risks high and the structures opaque, these financial products were once the preserve of sophisticated investors - who could afford to lose huge sums. So should hard-working South…
Flash Briefing: Eskom's bloated labour force wants 10% pay rise; tighter Covid-19 restrictions for Easter?
* The biggest union at South Africa’s loss-making power utility Eskom is considering demanding pay increases of as much as 10% ahead of negotiations scheduled next month. * South Africa’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate for a fourth straight meeting, with its projection model showing it could hike…
Nick Hudson co-founder of Panda speaks on the AstraZeneca vaccine and the sudden resignation of Salim Karim
In this interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Nick Hudson, the co-founder of Panda, gives his thoughts on the resignation of Professor Salim Karim as government advisor and what he thinks of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life after Jooste, Christo Wiese opens up
Once one of the richest men in South Africa, Christo Wiese lost a large chunk of his fortune following the corporate fraud at Steinhoff. The company was a hugely popular stock with investors, with thousands (including Wiese) losing out. Wiese joined the BizNews Power Hour for a special 30 minute…
Flash Briefing: SAA rescue costs R8bn; World Bank bond to save rhinos; Botswana trophy hunting; Bitcoin buys Tesla
* SAA business rescue has cost taxpayers about R8bn in the past year; * The World Bank is to issue a bond to help save rhinos, with the first beneficiaries wildlife sanctuaries in the Eastern Cape; * Botswana has issued licences to trophy hunters to kill elephants, leopards and other…
BPH: ex-chairman of Steinhoff Christo Wiese, Magnus Heystek, Bob Skinstad
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Alec Hogg is joined by ex-chairman of Steinhoff Christo Wieste, Director of Brenthurst Wealth Magnus Heystek, former Springbok Bob Skinstad, Dr Shiksha Gallow and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Medical cannabis shows great promise in treating cancer, auto-immune diseases - SA research
Dr Shiksha Gallow is a medical scientist and doctor in clinical pathology. She is also medical director for JSE-listed Labat's Biodata - a division which is undertaking groundbreaking research on the use of medical cannabis to treat serious illnesses ranging from cancer to autoimmune diseases. She spoke to Jackie Cameron…
Bobby Skinstad on the Lions Tour, Sabvest and Net1
Former Springbok rugby captain Bobby Skinstad told BizNews about the Lions Tour, which is set to come to South Africa this year. The international rugby tour could bring with it great things for the SA economy and its battered tourism industry, but the reality of Covid-19 may still put a…
Mulling over private education company results with Ari Katz and David Shapiro
Ari Katz, CEO of Boston City Campus, joined BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg to look at the situation listed education companies find themselves in. With ADvTECH recently releasing results, Katz gives a different perspective into these companies, based on his experience. While he doesn't analyse the results, he notes…
Flash Briefing: Insurers pay up for Steinhoff directors in balance sheet fraud; Old Mutual; Northam Platinum; China risk
* Steinhoff said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with certain insurance companies underwriting the group’s directors and officers insurance policy to contribute up to 78.1 million euros ($93 million) to help settle claims. * Old Mutual returned to paying dividends on Tuesday after reporting an annual loss but…