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Putin's BRICS dream, Ramaphosa's nuke nightmare, Wagner's new leader and the long war...
Russian President Vladimir Putin “really wanted to show up” at the BRICS Summit in South Africa next month - “and he really wanted to show the world that the rules imposed by the international community, as he perceives it, don't apply to him because that's what he does; he always…
Why the ANC wants spooks to vet churches, security companies and NGOs
There’s alarm about a new intelligence bill that targets religious institutions, private security companies and non-governmental organisations for vetting in a way that could possibly be unconstitutional. If the bill became law, those wishing to establish and operate a new non-governmental or religious organisation, or establish a private security company,…
Anthea Jeffery: ANC’s blind pursuit of the Soviet-era NDR pushes SA into death spiral
In her new book “Countdown to Socialism”, Anthea Jeffery removes scales from the eyes of those who have ignored the ANC’s pursuit of a blueprint for SA economic disaster - the National Democratic Revolution plan devised by Soviet Union bureaucrats in the 1950s. Jeffrey, head of policy research at the…
Decaying Infrastructure and Failing Service Delivery: A Grave Threat to Local Businesses
In this insightful discussion, three business leaders share their perspectives on the critical need for radical collaboration to address the challenges of local government infrastructure in South Africa. Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Richard Gayba, Chair of the Makana Business Forum, and Ken…
How bad cops go after good cops
Crooked South African Police Service (SAPS) members are “filling up” court rooms with malicious prosecutions to silence their competent colleagues who are investigating politically sensitive cases - as well as the honest ones who are trying to expose corruption. Long-time violence- and police monitor Mary De Haas - who has…
SA startup Excel@Uni is solving the problem of alarming student dropout rates
Less than half of South African university students complete their degrees, a stark contrast to the 30% rate seen in OECD countries. However, Excel@Uni, a pioneering South African startup, is determined to change this trend. Focused on keeping students on track throughout their academic journey and preparing them for the…
Downing: Reaping rewards from LSE-listed Investment Trusts - offshore assets at big discounts
Veteran money manager Nick Downing specialises in a highly profitable niche - carefully selected global investment trusts from hundreds whose equity is listed on London Stock Exchange. In this fascinating interview, the co-founder of Overberg Asset Management explains his process, and how he can regularly acquire offshore assets at significant…
When Eskom wobbles, demand for Gosolr surges - and SA’s home-solar leader gets a new convert
BizNews founder Alec Hogg put Gosolr to the ultimate test - and says SA’s leading provider of residential renewable energy solutions passed with distinction. In this interview, Gosolr CEO Andrew Middleton, a qualified actuary, explains how the mushrooming company's business model is built on a discipline of a simply month-by-month…
FFM podcast ep12: SA inc rotation; share buybacks; Watch those insurers
Volatility is still the name of the Fantasy Fund Manager game, as Richemont and Pick n Pay are down more than 10 percent for the week. But what is this signalling? On the Fantasy Fund Manager podcast, BizNews' Stuart Lowman was joined by Corion Capital's Garreth Montano and Dylan Bradfield,…
The Eskom Roots Of The Construction Mafia
The roots of South Africa’s Construction Mafia reach all the way back to the extensive site disruptions around payment issues at the Madupi and Kusile projects for ESKOM. This emerges from an interview with Construction lawyer Euan Massey who says regulations released in 2017 opened up a door for illicit…
Not so fast, Dr Crisp - FMF’s Michael Settas takes on bureaucrat who is driving SA’s proposed NHI project
Michael Settas, chairman of the Free Market Foundation’s Health Policy Unit, sheds more light on the National Health Insurance (NHI) project in South Africa raising widely held concerns. Settas says universal health coverage already exists in the country, emphasizing the need to address issues of cost and quality rather than…
DA celebrates two by-election wins - reports PA’s vote-buying dirty tricks
A two seat gain by the Democratic Alliance in yesterday’s by-elections has given the party an outright majority in the George municipality, which is currently runs in coalition with Moonshot Pact partner, FF+. But there celebrations had a hard edge as the DA Western Cape leader Tertius Simmers explains in…
Anil Govind: Innovate, Opportunity, Outperform - the story of SA’s leading Alternative Investment firm
For six years, a couple of entrepreneurially seasoned CAs trading have been delivering Alternative Investment goods for clients. Their firm, Innovate Alternative Investments and Assets, uses its independence effectively by spreading clients’ funds among the most appealing private equity, venture capital, 12J and other alternative investment classes. In this interview,…
South Africa’s Economic Growth Strategy Needs a U.S. Makeover, not an Asian One – Moeletsi Mbeki
Asia's economic success stories have been extensively documented in numerous books, attracting a steady stream of visitors to countries like China, Singapore, Vietnam, and South Korea who seek to witness their remarkable growth. Naturally, this prompts the question: What lessons can Africa learn from these experiences, and who should serve…
What Oberholzer told Cachalia about Eskom exit
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Ghaleb Cachalia, shares the details of a conversation he had with former ESKOM COO Mr Jan Oberholzer following his sudden departure from the beleaguered power utility. And he gives his very frank verdict on the move. He also hails the…
NHI debate: PPP model that works for 250m Indonesians - template for SA?
Judging by the vociferous comments on social media after my interview with Dr Nicholas Crisp, middle-class South Africans are almost universally camped against the concept of national health insurance. But most South Africans DO agree the status quo is disastrous. While corruption, cadre deployment and incompetence are blamed, deep structural…
Crime Intelligence “Sleeping”…Crime barons looting…
The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Crime Intelligence section is “sleeping” while transnational organised crime syndicates loot billions - and rampant lawlessness sabotages the economy. This has emerged from a BizNews interview with veteran crime fighter Yusuf Abramjee, who is also the founder of Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA). Every day,…
As load-shedding escalates, some SA investors panic - but not JSE-bull Andrew Vintcent. Here’s why.
Dive into an insightful discussion with Andrew Vintcent of ClucasGray about the current volatile landscape of South African stocks. Andrew defies the bearish outlook by advocating for JSE-listed stocks, offering an intriguing take on investing in a South African-only balanced fund. The conversation delves deep into key issues like load…
Transnet’s arch critic heralds its Durban Port’s Filipino partner as “best in world”
Francois Nortje, director of NT55 Investments and developer of the Port of Gauteng, unpacks the watershed public-private partnership deal announced yesterday by Transnet. Nortje, the parastatal’s most vocal critic, is full of enthusiasm lauding Transnet’s selection of ICTSI, a reputable Filipino company which is one of the world’s leaders in…
DA’s drive to secure extra parliamentary seats from South Africans overseas - Ludré Steven
The 2024 national and provincial elections are seen as a realistic opportunity for opposition parties to wrest power away from the ruling ANC. With every single vote making a difference, the DA is gearing up to woo overseas voters who have in the past overwhelmingly voted for the party. The…