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BizNews.com is a disruptive internet publishing business which was founded in August 2013. It embraces Jeff Bezos’s Day One philosophy of using software instead of people wherever possible, thus freeing its brainpower to focus on fulfilling an obsessive customer focus. It is a fully remote business, has no physical head office and a team spread across the world. With hubs in Hermanus, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and London, BizNews is uniquely positioned to serve South Africans with a global mindset through independent reporting and commentary on local and global issues that affect their lives. The subscription service, BizNews Premium, features member-only access to articles from The Economist and the FT; an exclusive daily newsletter from editor Alec Hogg; a monthly investment webinar; interview transcripts and interactive WhatsApp channels. The free-to-air service includes the Daily Insider newsletter, access to all interviews and a vibrant news service - go to BizNews.com.

Recent podcast episodes

BNC#7: Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi - Corporate resilience; oil and gas opportunities; BEE; energy transition; and more

At BNC#7 in Hermanus, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi delivered a keynote speech that underscored the company’s deep-rooted history, corporate resilience, and strategic vision for the future. Baloyi highlighted Sasol’s role in South Africa’s economic landscape, its commitment to innovation, and the pragmatic approach required for a sustainable energy transition. Emphasising…
20 Mar 10AM 1 hr 01 min

Tony Leon warns: SA's aggressive stance risks financial and diplomatic fallout with US

In an insightful interview, former South African ambassador Tony Leon critiques the country's handling of its tense relationship with the United States. He highlights the weak response to the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, the potential economic fallout from escalating tensions, and the risks of provoking a global superpower. Leon emphasises…
20 Mar 7AM 15 min

BN Briefing: ANC’s Sandton rename stirs US fury; Leon flags IMF, World Bank risks

In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen delves into the debate over renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khalid Drive. Former DA leader Tony Leon and political scientist Dr. Frans Cronje warn of serious consequences for South Africa’s ties with the US if tensions persist. Hudson Institute’s Josh Meservey offers a Washington…
20 Mar 5AM 26 min