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Trump’s tariffs and energy orders: What they mean for SA’s economy - Kevin Lings
Trump’s tariffs and energy policies reshape global markets, posing challenges and opportunities for South Africa's economy and industries.
BN Briefing: US energy emergency, SA’s R100bn transformation fund, and Netflix subscribers hit 300M.
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks the biggest stories of the day. US President Trump proposes a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, fuelling trade tensions. Tech giants dominate discussions at the US inauguration, sparking ethical debates. In South Africa, turmoil in crime intelligence and controversy…
Ian Cameron opens the can of worms at Crime Intelligence…
The South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence Division has been hit by one scandal after another. In this interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, talks about the second sacking of the former Head of Crime Intelligence in the Western Cape; the luxury hotel…
Sakeliga ramps up legal fight against BEE "extortion," targeting NHI, Employment Equity, and more.
With Sakeliga’s launch of a critical legal challenge to reverse harmful state overreach and BEE in the property sector, its CEO Piet Le Roux warns that the business interest group will have “more and more concurrent cases on these critical matters, not only on BEE in the property sector, but BEE in competition law, BEE…
Corruption busting, cost-cutting & construction building a better KZN
The “Build KZN Better” summit will be held in Durban next week to bring key stakeholders under one roof to find solutions to issues around the built environment. In this interview with BizNews, KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer gives an update on what has already been achieved…
BN Briefing: Trump’s bold inauguration, crypto surge, and Cape Town’s global triumph
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US president sparks crypto euphoria and bold trade promises, while Cape Town claims the title of “Best City in the World.” Also in focus: the KZN construction mafia, local market movers like MTN and Gold Fields, and insights from Davos on SA Reserve Bank…
Bitcoin buzz: Melania Trump, crypto craze, and a market on the move
Bronwyn Nielsen interviews James Caw of SimplB to explore the forces driving Bitcoin's recent rally. From Melania Trump's rumoured crypto ventures to Donald Trump's potential strategic reserve, the conversation dives into the euphoria, pullbacks, and the ongoing Bitcoin vs. altcoin debate. Is this the beginning of an exponential rise or…
Happy Capetonians propel the Mother City to World’s Best City status – Time Out’s Andrew Hallett
Each year, Time Out surveys thousands of city dwellers across the globe to compile their annual ranking of the world’s best cities. For 2025, Cape Town, South Africa, has been crowned the world’s best city. While many might assume this accolade is due solely to its natural beauty and the…
Trump's bold plans: Kevin Lings explains the global ripple effects for South Africa
Trump's bold policies spark global shifts, with economic opportunities and risks for South Africa amid trade tensions and alliances. Bronwyn Nielsen spoke to Stanlib's Kevin Lings. Main topics: Trump's executive orders prioritize deregulation and US economic growth. Global trade tensions risk disrupting South Africa's vulnerable economy. Political neutrality is key…
BN Briefing: Trump's inauguration sparks global speculation on trade, tech, and market reforms
Today’s focus is on Donald Trump’s inauguration as he takes over from Biden. With dozens of executive orders expected, trade and tech deregulation are key themes. Experts weigh in on potential U.S. tax reforms, global market impacts, and South Africa’s strategic positioning. Catch insights from Bloomberg, Kevin Lings, and Alec…
Neil de Beer lambasts “insulting & idiocractic” SA politicians…
Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), turned up to the latest recording of the Sunday Show to deny a viral voice note announcing that he had died at 10pm last night. He goes on, in his customary irrepressible fashion, to lambast top African National Congress…
Sharks in the hunt, Stormers must conquer France: Key weekend ahead in Investec champions cup
In a lively discussion on the Investec Champions Cup, Alec Hogg and Rory Steyn analyze the crucial weekend ahead for South African teams. The Sharks have a solid chance of advancing, while the Stormers face a tough away game against Racing 92. The Bulls, however, are largely out of contention.
How the DA & IFP can survive a Mugabe-style GNU
David Coltart, a former minister in Robert Mugabe's Government of National Unity (GNU), shares some of the hard lessons learned in Zimbabwe where Zanu-PF used the GNU to hollow out the opposition and become stronger than ever. “.. applying that to South Africa, the DA, the IFP, they need to…
BN Briefing: Zimbabwe coalition warnings; SA airline controversy; US bank profits
Dive into today’s top stories on the BizNews Briefing: David Coltart warns South Africa about coalition governance pitfalls, FlySafair faces backlash over overbooking claims, US banks report stellar Q4 earnings, and Richemont shines on the JSE. Plus, Action SA’s political alliances, Amazon Alexa’s AI upgrade, and a push to end…
FlySafair's claim all SA airlines overbook like them is rubbish - Miles vd Molen
Miles Van Der Molen, CEO of CemAir, discusses the controversy surrounding FlySafair's admission of overbooking flights in South Africa, which he claims violates local laws. He explains that overbooking is a common international practice but illegal here due to consumer protection regulations. The issue raises questions about industry ethics and…
Phil Craig: “Watershed” Anti-Racialism Bill to test former opposition parties in the GNU…
A Bill to bring an end to all race-based policy and legislation in South Africa has been launched. But Phil Craig, whose Referendum Party is behind the Bill, says while it is getting strong support from the public, the support from the established political parties has been “disappointing” thus far…
Mashaba merger moves for 2026 municipal elections…
ActionSA has made the first move to unite the opposition ahead of municipal elections next year. Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA party has merged with The Forum 4 Service Delivery, and he has confirmed that it is also in informal talks with BOSA and Rize Mzansi. “…and we've agreed to let us…
From $5 to $750 million: LIFE Healthcare's bold gamble pays off with massive return on alzheimer's diagnostic sale
Life Healthcare’s bold $5 acquisition of a pioneering Alzheimer’s diagnostic company has led to a stunning $750 million payoff. CEO Peter Wharton-Hood reflects on the strategic risks and rewards, highlighting the company’s focused future in Southern Africa’s healthcare sector, while navigating challenges like National Health Insurance.
BN Briefing: 2018's $5 bet yields $750m; Arrest warrant for Bristow; Musk for TikTok
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Life Healthcare’s CEO Peter Wharton-Hood shares how the company hit the jackpot with Life Molecular Imaging, a research business with one of the world’s top Alzheimer drugs; We also hear from our partners at The Economist (good news for Prosus); the Financial Times…
BizNews Briefing: ArcelorMittal; Mozambique unrest; TikTok US sale; WEF preview
In today's BizNews Briefing, Rob Hersov and Gerhard Papenfus discuss the intricacies of the ArcelorMittal tragedy and what it means for South Africa with a focus on Newcastle (KZN); Tertius Jacobs offers insight into the economic impact of the political unrest in Mozambique; Beijing hopes to sell TikTok USA to…