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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

Mining Sector Analysis: Peter Major talks growth, challenges, and market trends

Mining expert Peter Major discussed South Africa’s mining sector challenges and strengths, including Afrimat’s growth trajectory, Anglo American’s stability, and Kumba Iron Ore’s strategy for maximizing value despite infrastructure constraints. He also highlighted global economic impacts on commodities and the need for sustainable, well-managed mining operations amid geopolitical uncertainties.
25 Oct 6AM 14 min

Retail powerhouses face unprecedented competition as South African market shifts

Retail analyst Evan Walker discussed with BizNews host Alec Hogg the challenges facing South African retailer Pick n Pay, Shoprite's market dominance, and the success of Clicks' loyalty program. He also highlighted competition from Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and potential impacts of Amazon's arrival in the local market.
25 Oct 5AM 18 min

Wilgenhof: Agreement reached after litigation

The Association for the Advancement of Wilgenhof Residents (AWIR) and Stellenbosch University (‘SU’) have settled litigation concerning the SU Council’s decision to close the Wilgenhof residence in 2025. As part of the agreement, in the first semester, the 2025 Wilgenhof students, together with new first year students who will be…
24 Oct 10AM 9 min

BizNews Briefing: Retailing; Mining; Cape property; Russia ups war ante

Deep insights in this episode of the BizNews Briefing as top retail analyst Evan Walker of 36ONE explains what impact the annual financial results will have on the super-charged share price of Clicks and the sector generally in the context of the Takealot v Amazon v Temu; and mining guru…
25 Oct 2AM 1 hr 02 min