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Inside Covid-19: Deep insights on pandemic, with Discovery Life CEO Riaan van Reenen, J&J CEO Alex Gorsky
South Africa was the first country to roll out the Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said 80,000 J&J vaccines have arrived as the mass vaccination programme gets underway. The single-dose vaccine has shown to be effective in preventing moderate and severe disease from South Africa's…
Flash Briefing: SA misses vaccination target; Ninety One dumps Tongaat Hulett; EOH; Nedbank
South Africa's government expects up to 7 million Covid-19 vaccines before June, but it is falling short of its current vaccination target. EOH has cancelled its AGM and asset manager Ninety One has sold its stake in Tongaat Hulett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BPH: Hostile takeovers; currency markets; FNB CEO; Ivermectin
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of the Huge Group James Herbst, Sable International director Andrew Rissik, CEO of First National Bank Jacques Celliers, Professor Eli Schwartz on Ivermectin and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Flash Briefing: Jooste charged in Germany; FirstRand dividend; Covid-19
Markus Jooste has been charged with accounting violations in Germany. FirstRand has declared the first dividend since the SARB lifted its suspension on payouts and scientists are using SA Covid-19 strain data to improve vaccine efficacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'There is proof of stage 4 cancer patients being healed' - Labat Africa CEO Brian Van Rooyen
Known for his involvement in South African rugby, the CEO of Labat Africa, Brian Van Rooyen is moving into the ever-growing cannabis industry. He told BizNews Power Hour anchor Jackie Cameron about plans to launch CBD-infused energy drinks. Speaking about the debated medicinal effects of cannabis, Van Rooyen told BizNews…
Emerging tech stocks - which ones are "frothy"? 'Look at stocks that are up 100s of percent', says Richard Smith
CEO of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, Dr Richard Smith, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss emerging tech stocks. Investment guru Ray Dalio has warned that some stocks are in ‘extreme bubbles – particularly emerging technology companies’. Dr Smith says 'I think Dalio is talking about smaller…
BPH: Tech bubble; SA hospitality industry; Cannabis; Hyprop CEO
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the Chairman of the Foundation of Cycles Dr Robert Smith, Ocean Basket CEO Grace Harding, independent analyst Chris Gilmour; CEO of Labat Africa Brian Van Rooyen, CEO of Hyprop Investments Morne Wilken and the BizNews team…
Flash Briefing: ARM earnings at record high; civil servants push increases; SA Covid-19 strain in NY
South African civil servants want increases of more than double the inflation rate while Kuben Naidoo says policy paralysis put SA in its longest slump since WWII. African Rainbow Minerals hits an earnings record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bullish on bitcoin? Financial advisor Dawn Ridler, OVEX CEO Jon Ovadia weigh in on cryptocurrencies
Dawn Ridler, of Kerenga Wealth Ecology, joined OVEX CEO Jon Ovadia to discuss the controversial cryptocurrency, bitcoin. Ridler notes that the cryptocurrency is to be regulated in South Africa, which means that financial advisors will be able to advise on bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BizNews Conference: Piet Viljoen - uncovering four of the JSE's hidden gems
Re:CM founder, deep value investor Piet Viljoen will be delivering a keynote address at the inaugural Biznews Investment Conference on March 16 to 19. In this podcast he provides perspective on Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders - and explains how he uses his insights to uncover undiscovered gems on…
'We understand the need for expropriation and land reform - but it needs to be done properly' - DA MP
DA MP Samantha Graham joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss expropriation without compensation. She told editor at large Jackie Cameron that the expropriation bill is being sold 'as a panacea to deal with the ill's of land reform - which is not the case' Graham also added that 'they…
Flash Briefing: WBHO turns a profit; Spur struggles; Hersov buys Cape airport
Company results reveal mixed fortunes for SA firms while Steinhoff works to settle lawsuits and Fissantekraal airport has new owners and a new name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BPH: Crypto currencies; Reg 28; Covid-19 and lockdown; EWC
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by independent financial advisor Dawn Ridler; Crypto currency executive Jon Ovadia; Samantha Graham of the DA; and author Brian Pottinger with contributions from Bill Gates, Nick Hudson, Anthea Jeffrey and the BizNews team. Learn more about your…
BizNews Conference: PANDA's Nick Hudson - unapologetic newsmaker, lockdown attacker
PANDA co-founder Nick Hudson is a keynote speaker at the 2021 Biznews Investment Conference from March 16th to 19th at Champagne Sports resort in the Central Drakensberg (more details here: https://www.biznews.com/biznews-investment-conference). He has also been in the news after an attack on him personally and PANDA as an organisation, published…
'We want to build the Lanseria Airport of Cape Town', says Rob Hersov
Joining the BizNews Power Hour was Rob Hersov, the South African businessman who is widely known for his outspoken views on South African politics. He spoke with Jackie Cameron and Alec Hogg, detailing his exciting SPAC that has been listed in the NYSE. In a BizNews exclusive, Hersov also revealed…
Gerrie Fourie, trailblazer of SA banking, celebrates Capitec Bank's 20th anniversary
Founded 20 years ago, the rate at which Capitec has grown beggars belief. The 1st of March saw the retail bank celebrate its 20th anniversary, and joining BizNews for an interview on this phenomenal achievement was Gerrie Fourie, CEO of the banking giant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
BPH: Heystek on Reg 28; Hersov on his SPAC; Capitec's 20th anniversary and Buffett's letter
In this, the inaugural episode of the Biznews Power Hour, anchor Jackie Cameron updates the day's business news with guests Magnus Heystek, Gerrie Fourie, Rob Hersov, Piet Viljoen, Kokkie Kooyman and the Biznews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: Sarkozy convicted of corruption; Bidvest delivers solid numbers; PMI; corruption plan
Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of corruption for bribing a magistrate. Bidvest releases strong numbers and SA PMI shows an uptick. President Ramaphosa announces policy plans to tackle corruption in public service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turning the lights on in Africa - Mike Heyink, CEO of Cape Town start-up, Yellow
Doing business in the countries north of our borders can sometimes be challenging. Unstable politics, a lack of infrastructure, skilled workers, and a low-income consumer base being just a few. These are some of the challenges that Cape Town online energy start-up platform faced when they tried to enter the…
CR kickstarts economy: Most Covid restrictions lifted immediately as SA moves to lockdown level 1
With the rate of Covid-19 infections plummeting, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the lifting of restrictions from level 3 to level 1. Gatherings of up to 100 will now be allowed indoors, alcohol sales are permitted - except in the early hours of the morning. Masks will remain compulsory as…