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PANDA's Nick Hudson on his shot to fame; and the real concern behind YouTube's censorship
Last week YouTube removed the video of PANDA co-founder Nick Hudson’s keynote at last month’s BizNews Investment conference because it “explicitly disputes WHO guidelines on social distancing and self-isolation”. This action has suddenly seen Hudson gain fame with Fox TV’s Ingraham Angle one of many inundating him for interviews. In…
Flash Briefing: SA seals deal for Pfizer Covid-19 shots; Old Mutual backs LNG; China; Suez Canal
South Africa has signed a long-delayed deal with Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines, arriving this month. Old Mutual African Infrastructure Investment Managers is betting on natural gas in SA's transition away from coal. China has created a digital Yuan to be controlled by its central bank. Learn more about…
'I was horrified when SA didn't use the AstraZeneca vaccine' - Wendy Appelbaum
Wendy Appelbaum is one of SA's richest women. The philanthropist and business leader joined the BizNews Power Hour to talk about the wine industry with Carrie Adams. Before that, however, she weighed in on the vaccine fiasco currently gripping South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's Corner: 'What the government is doing to the wine industry is absolutely unacceptable' - Wendy Appelbaum
Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner is Wendy Appelbaum, a prominent South African businesswoman and chair of DeMorgenzon wine estate. The generous philanthropist weighs in on the massive impact the various alcohol bans have had on the alcohol industry in SA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Purchasing property for the first time – On the Money with Jarryd Neves
BizNews editor at large Jackie Cameron spoke with journalist Jarryd Neves about buying property for the first time, what it entails and the things that first time buyers need to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drive Time with Jarryd Neves: Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,4 Trendline
BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves slides in behind the wheel of Volkswagen’s budget offering, the Polo Vivo Trendline – a perennial favourite of South African consumers. He told editor at large Jackie Cameron about the popular hatchback from VW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: J&J #COVID vaccines approved for use in SA; Sarb confiscates Gupta cash in Nedbank account; GoldFields
* J&J Covid-19 vaccines have been approved for use in South Africa, Janssen Pharmaceuticals has announced. * The South African Reserve Bank has finally confiscated R20m from the Nedbank account of Sahara Computers - the Gupta family business that hired two of former president Jacob Zuma's children, reports MyBroadband.co.za. *…
SAA pilots demand to be retrenched - head of SAA Pilot's Association Grant Back
It is turbulent times as SAA pilots demand to be retrenched. The head of SAA Pilot's Association Grant Back told the BizNews Pour Hour that they have not been paid in a year and are proceeding with their uncommon strike. Grant is joined in conversation by Leon Louw of the…
Inside Covid-19: More bad news for AstraZeneca; vaccine for dogs; #Covid in your eyes, ears; SA vaccine roll-out latest
In this episode of the BizNews podcast dedicated to uncovering all the important news and views on the biggest public health crisis in living memory, we hear from Dr Simone Donati, who is among a team of scientists in Italy, about what medical experts have discovered on how the coronavirus…
Reviewing the first quarter investment world with EasyEquities' Lesedi Mfolo
In his interview with the founder of the BizNews, Alec Hogg, the brand manager of Easy Equities Lesedi Mflo lets us in on the unfolding of the first quarter of the investment year. Sasol being at the top of the JSE chart followed by Sibanye Stillwater and Steinhoff, with regards…
No such thing as easy money! Piet Viljoen - Counterpoint value fund manager - on Ascendis and Balwin
Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen, spoke on the BizNews Pour Hour giving his wisdom on stocks. "There are good stock circles and bad circles". With a particular focus on JSE listed Ascendis and Balwin Properties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The UGLY truth about the Covid-19 lockdowns - Part 2: Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA
Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA, gave the keynote address at the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference in March 2021. After his presentation, BizNews founder Alec Hogg interviewed him and the floor was opened to conference delegates for questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie’s Corner: Karl Lambour of Tokara, a national treasure of the wine industry
Karl Lambour is no stranger to the winelands. After studying viticulture - among other things - at Stellenbosch university, Lambour worked in a number of wine institutions before ending up at Tokara. He is the general manager of what Carrie Adams describes as a ‘much-loved national treasure of the wine…
BPH: Piet Viljoen; Easy Equities; Free Market Foundation; Head of SAA Pilot Association
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by fund manager Piet Viljoen, Lesedi Mfolo from Easy Equities, Leon Louw from the Free Market Foundation, Grant Back Head of the SAA Pilot Association and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: Covid-19 roll-out is a farce - politicians; petrol price hike looms; interest rate risk; MTN, Vodacom
* The ANC government is trying to spin it otherwise, but there is no national rollout by government, says Steenhuisen. The only roll out so far has been the expansion of the Johnson & Johnson trials, run by trial scientists around existing trial sites, using other countries’ leftover J&J trial…
China tech stocks Tencent, Alibaba in govt crosshairs; lessons for investors - China expert Professor Michele Geraci
China's tech giants - including Tencent - are coming under increasing pressure from regulators worried about their growing influence. China's President Xi Jinping has ordered regulators to step up their oversight of internet companies, crack down on monopolies and promote fair competition.What's behind these developments and what are the consequences…
Cy Jacobs; co-founder of 36ONE Asset Management on the collapse of Archegos and why he is not a believer in crypto
Cy Jacobs; co-founder of 36ONE Asset Management shares his views on what caused the collapse of Archegos Capital Management. Archegos is the family investment business owned by Mr. Hwang that caused commotion in the stock market last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transaction Capital CEO David Hurwitz on WeBuyCars acquisition
David Hurwitz, CEO of Transaction Capital gives his insights on the company's R1.8bn acquisition of WeBuyCars for a 49.9% stake in the business, valuing the business at close to R4bn. Value investor Piet Viljoen outlined his investment thesis at the BizNews investment conference, where he compared the lofty valuations of…
Ace Magashule does not have the JZ 'charisma' - Nic Borain
Nic Borain - an independent political and financial analyst on Ace Magashule discarded. Nic pulled an all-nighter putting together an article of the national executive meeting of the ANC, straight after President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement late Monday night. ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has been given 30 days to step aside…
New ways to take up life insurance with CEO of BrightRock - Schalk Malan
Schalk Malan, CEO of BrightRock, told the BIzNews Pour Hour that they now have 25 distribution hubs and 2 administration offices around SA, making a real different in the life insurance industry. He shared his thoughts on the highs and lows of being in the insurance space during a global…