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Meet Stephen Saad, CEO Aspen Pharmacare: Behind-the-scenes on J&J Covid-19 vaccine delivery to SA, Africa
It's been a stressful period for the Aspen Pharmacare team as it moved at speed to deliver J&J vaccines for South Africa and the rest of Africa,knowing that every delay 'costs a life', says Stephen Saad, CEO of the only manufacturer in the southern hemisphere. 'People might dream of being…
CR turbocharges Covid-19 vaccine roll-out; new deals, new priorities for SA. LISTEN!
In a televised address, SA President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to speed up vaccine roll-out, including buying more vaccines - and fast - and setting up 2,000 vaccination sites at public and private facilities. There will be an electronic system to register and direct individuals to vaccination appointments and undocumented…
BPH: Schalk Malan; Stephen Saad; David Hurwitz; Nic Borain
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined CEO of BrightRock Schalk Malan, CEO of Aspen Stephen Saad, CEO of Transaction Capital David Hurwitz, political analyst Nic Borain and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: Ace runs out of luck as CR cracks his whip; PIC weighs in on gold mines' merger; FDI up; SA bonuses up
* ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has been given 30 days to step aside from his role or face suspension and disciplinary action by the party. * Africa’s biggest fund manager and a key investor in South African gold companies said any consolidation in the sector must benefit the country as…
The BizNews global share portfolio webinar: Heeding the warnings
The Biznews Share portfolio, launched in December 2014, has delivered spectacular returns for South African investors. Every month, Biznews founder Alec Hogg updates the latest developments at the companies whose stocks are held in the portfolio. Although the strategy has been to buy and hold, the portfolio has seen some…
Mark Barnes - executive chairman of Kisby Fund - on SA banks lending furore
Executive chairman of the Kisby Fund and Purple Group, Mark Barnes, told the BizNews Power Hour that "There is nothing more stupid than introducing cleverness to credit". He is joined by market commentator David Shapiro to discuss the ongoing SA banks lending furore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The entrepreneur tackling a huge load with dreams to develop SA’s first electric bakkie
To follow in the footsteps of Elon Musk and his successful venture into the electric vehicle (EV) market is not going to be easy for any entrepreneur with a passion to take a load off the planet. While he admits it's no easy task, young entrepreneur Nhlanhla Mazibuko is trying…
BPH: David Shapiro; Mark Barnes; Cy Jacobs; Mozambique crisis
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by ex-investment banker and former SA Post Office CEO Mark Barnes, market commentator David Shapiro, Co-founder of 360NE Cy Jacobs and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isis crisis in Mozambique & links to SA: Deep insights on the Islamist uprising in southern Africa
SA must send in troops to bring to an end the reign of terror by Islamic militants in Mozambique, say the DA, ActionSA and analysts. The risks are high for SA and range from a humanitarian and refugee crisis and the possibility Islamic cells are training in South Africa. In…
Flash Briefing: Mozambique ISIS crisis & links to SA; Covid-19 vaccine crisis; SA is 'pariah state' for travellers
* Opposition parties the Democratic Alliance and ActionSA are urging the South African govt to take action against Islamic insurgents in Mozambique and warn that the violence looks certain to become a refugee and security crisis in South Africa. * A recovery in the world’s second-largest economy may lend support…
The UGLY truth about the Covid-19 lockdowns - Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA
PANDA (Pandemics – data and analysis) has been outspoken with regards to the policy-makers' reaction to Covid-19, lockdowns and other approaches to the virus. Its viewpoints have ruffled feathers over the past year, with many in the establishment openly hostile towards the group of actuaries, accountants, economists and other professionals…
Unlocking flexible access to cars with the co-founder of Flexclub Tinashe Ruzane
After working for Uber for some years in Amsterdam, Tinashe had a brilliant idea to make car ownership more flexible. FlexClub is a car subscription platform, which allows you to earn credits that you can use to purchase their car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hydrogen fuel cells work to power the future: Mining giants Peter Major and Bernard Swanepoel unpack this for us
Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to reinvent the cars we drive and how we power cities across the globe to name a few, to unpack this new technology medium Peter Major, a veteran mining engineer, and Bernard Swanepoel the CEO of Harmony let's us in on what exactly…
BPH: Festive Friday with Carrie Adams, Peter Major, Bernard Swanepoel, Tinashe Ruzane and Gary Hollywood
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by veteran mining engineer Peter Major, non- executive director Bernard Swanepoel, Tinashe Ruzane the CEO and co-founder of FlexClub, wine guru Carrie Adams, restauranteur Gary Hollywood and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: SA slammed for selling Covid-19 jabs to AU; electricity ships to cost SA R220bn; Suez ships head for SA
* The South African government’s decision to sell 1 million coronavirus vaccines developed by AstraZeneca Plc to other African nations raises deep ethical concerns. That's according to six of South Africa’s leading medical scientists. * Karpowership, a unit of the Turkish Karadeniz Energy Group, is on track for its longest…
Must listen: Ace corruption-buster Paul O'Sullivan dissects SA crime stats; compares to 'scary' UK picture
It's not all roses elsewhere, says Forensics for Justice founder Paul O'Sullivan, who compares SA crime solving to the picture in the UK - a popular destination for SA emigrants. O'Sullivan, who has been shot at many times in SA for his role in fighting the crooked and corrupt, told…
SA investment industry powerhouse Magda Wierzycka steps away from Sygnia
Magda Wierzycka, founder of Sygnia Asset Management, has stepped away from the company. Wierzycka talks about her future involvement with Sygnia, knowing when to let go and her plans to travel to the 'bleeding edge'. Magda also drops some pearls of wisdom for entrepreneurs and investors. Learn more about your…
Prof. Alan Whiteside's views on the AstraZeneca vaccine
Prof. Alan Whiteside is a South African academic, researcher and professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview with the founder of BizNews, Alec Hogg, he lets us know his thoughts on the AstraZeneca vaccine. Learn more about your…
David Shapiro's ventilator portfolio
The deputy chairman of Sasfin, David Shapiro has what he calls a ventilator portfolio, in this clip he explains what it is and shares wisdom for young investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's Corner: 'Mr Chenin Blanc', Ken Forrester
In the early nineties, Ken Forrester and his family settled into a rundown farm in the Stellenbosch area. He and his wife, Teresa, renovated the Chenin farm, transforming it into what it is today. When asked why Chenin, Forrester replies 'It was well-established. I'd been to France and I'd seen…