BizNews Radio
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Flash Briefing: SA's own Greensill implodes; Tencent troubles; Hammerson; Bolt
SA's Barak fund is collapsing, in a Greensill-like implosion. Giant Tencent has been fined by China's watchdog. Ant's CEO has resigned with immediate effect. Hammerson takes a beating from crashing rental income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's corner: Celebrating wine with Dan Nicholl
Described as 'a complete and utter asset to South Africa', Dan Nicholl joined our host and wine expert, Carrie Adams, to talk and celebrate all things wine. Born in Belfast and brought up in Zimbabwe, Nicholl worked as a sports commentator in South Africa, where his passion for wine grew…
Exploring the Drakensberg by mountain bike at Champagne Sports Resort
Kogin Naidoo of Champagne Sports Resort told BizNews about their adventurous cycling programme. Bikes can be hired at multiple places in the valley, with different courses to suit your biking experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BPH: Sanlam CEO; Kokkie Kooyman; Ascendis activism; Newcastle mining furore
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of Sanlam Paul Hanratty, Banking expert Kokkie Kooyman, Ascendis activist Harry Smit, Newcastle community member Nkanyiso Mthonbeni, Director of Mining at Ikwezi Bonani Ndlovu and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices…
Flash Briefing: Company results show pressures of the pandemic; Hollard Namibia refuses business interruption claims
Company updates from Sanlam, Standard Bank and Famous Brands reveal the impact of Covid-19 in Africa. Hollard Insurance in Namibia refuses to pay business interruption claims, despite the outcome of recent court battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'We think that fractional investing represents the future', says EasyEquities CEO Charles Savage
Charles Savage, CEO of PurpleGroup and EasyEquities joined the BizNews Power Hour to explain how easy it is to start investing on the EasyEquities platform. 'It really makes it easy for the man on the street - whether he's got R100 or R100,000 - to buy the stocks or ETFs…
Sygnia's thriving 4IR fund - 'It delivered 88% returns in dollar terms last year', says Magda Wierzycka
Magda Wierzycka, founder of Sygnia, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the company's Itrix 4th Industrial Revolution global equity ETF. The fund currently has about R2bn in assets under management, with 100% offshore equity. If you were to invest R100 in December 2017, it would be worth R250 just…
A golfing jewel in the crown of the Drakensberg mountains
General Manager of Champagne Sports Resort, Philip West, spoke to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the world-class golf course at the resort. The course boasts the longest hole in the country, measuring 605 metres. Surrounded by the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, the 6,100 metre course will provide a thrilling challenge…
BPH: Sygnia 4IR; Easy Equities; Capital markets; SA's fiscal vulnerability
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of Sygnia Magda Wierzycka, CEO of the Purple Group and Easy Equities Charles Savage, CEO of Overberg asset management Nick Downing, Chief economist at Stanlib Kevin Lings, Deputy Director of the Free Market Foundation…
Flash Briefing: Business confidence slides; Transnet cans contracts; SoftBank in deeper trouble with Greensill
Business confidence slides in South Africa. Transnet wants to set aside contracts worth billions of dollars and SoftBank is revealed to be even more heavily invested in Greensill than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prudential CEO Bernard Fick outlines ownership changes
Prudential CEO Bernard Fick joined the BizNews Power Hour, speaking to the team about big changes to one of the country’s largest investment managers. The company recently issued an announcement, outlining ownership changes and even the possibility of a name change. Fick summarised the details and also weighed in on…
'We treat conferences as an event, to bring happiness to attendees', says Kogin Naicker of Champagne Sports Resort
Kogin Naicker runs the world-class conferencing facilities at Champagne Sports Resort. He joined BizNews founder Alec Hogg to discuss the conferencing facilities in offer at the luxury resort. With up to 16 venues and boardrooms, the team is able to offer clients numerous possibilities, with the benefit of being cosseted…
Champagne Sports Resort - Looking back on an award-winning holiday destination
Philip West, of Champagne Sports Resort, joined BizNews founder Alec Hogg to take a walk down memory lane. Nestled in the heart of the Drakensberg, Champagne Sports Resort offers numerous amenities to guests, from a relaxing spa to a conference and exhibition centre. West delves into the history of the…
BPH: Hostile takeovers; Prudential merger; Offshore investments; Royal Bafokeng results; Retail trading
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO and founder of Adapt IT Sbu Shabalala, CEO of Prudential Investment managers Bernard Fick, Director of ABAX Investments Omri Thomas, Head of retail trading at Standard Bank Brett Duncan and the BizNews team. Learn…
Flash Briefing: SA crypto traders flee; Greensill Capital insolvent; GDP
South African cryptocurrency traders are leaving the country, frustrated by regulators. Greensill Capital has fallen into insolvency, causing massive losses for investors and depositors. SA GDP is better than expected and companies release results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Providing an online market-place for emerging farmers – Zamokhule Thwala, Agricool CEO
Learning from personal experience just how hard it is for a small-scale farmer to secure funding to start and grow a business in SA, Kwazulu-Natal based Zamokhuhle Thwala set up Agricool, an online market place that links smallholder farmers and buyers to markets. Thwala has just been awarded the joint…
Tax-free savings - the only 'free lunch' in the world of investing
Candice Paine, of PR Financial Services, explains the benefits of tax-free investments. 'The longer you save, the bigger the tax saving', says Paine. An individual can contribute a yearly amount of R36,000 - up to a lifetime maximum of R500,000. 'As the money grows, all the returns on that investment…
Sibanye CEO says gold merger will be in 'the national interest' - Mining expert Peter Major explains
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman was recently in the news headlines, calling on SA's gold miners to consolidate in order to create what Froneman describes as 'a world-champion gold business or risk being bought by foreign investors'. Veteran mining expert and fund manager Peter Major joined the BizNews Power Hour to…
You can imagine a man like Markus Jooste will use up every delay tactic available, says Hoffman
Paul Hoffman SC, director of Accountability Now, joined the BizNews Power Hour to weigh in on charges brought against Markus Jooste. The ex-Steinhoff CEO has been charged with fraud in Germany. Hoffman details how the extradition process would work, to see Jooste face his charges in Germany. Learn more about…
BPH: Jooste extradition; Sibanye M&A; CEO of Discovery Life; Tax free savings accounts
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the Director of Accountability Now Paul Hoffman, Mining guru Pete Major, CEO of Discovery Life Riaan Van Reenan, Independent financial advisor Candice Paine and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices