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'Greatest Showman’ alcohol market booms as SAns embrace going out– Lifa Bakana from Glenfiddich
A recent study by CGA by NIQ reveals that South Africans enjoy dining out, with 87% of those surveyed visiting bars or restaurants at least once a month. The study also highlights a growing preference for cocktails, with 60% of drinkers choosing them, and an increasing demand for premium beverages…
BizNews Briefing: Trump v Harris, Mozambique mayhem, and Ramaphosa's Putin pal-ship
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg speaks to David Shapiro, Makone Maja and Rob Futter to provide context on major developments in the investment field, politics and energy. The conversations range from Trump v Harris through to Mozambique’s contested election; Ramaphosa’s bromance with Putin and FirstRand’s…
Mozambique: Growing unrest amid claims of a stolen election & assassinations…
Controversy is raging over the credibility of the national election results in neighbouring Mozambique where Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo won by over 70% of the vote. In this in-depth interview with BizNews, Tertius Jacobs, the Mozambique analyst for the private risk management company Focus Group takes viewers through the results; the…
De Beer: Corruption “hostages”, “Chameleon” Steenhuisen on the ANC Smartie Box - and Gayton as CR’s “apple-bearer….”
In this week’s episode of the Sunday Show, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer talks about the possibility of the African National Congress (ANC) regaining a majority in 2028 by taking credit for the good work being done in the Government of National Unity (GNU) by ministers, mostly…
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.
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.
From riverbeds to remedy: South African innovators use mushrooms to filter contaminated water
In recent years, there have been numerous reports about the degradation of river systems in South Africa, largely linked to municipalities’ inability to effectively treat wastewater, which has far-reaching implications for human and environmental health. These challenges are the driving force behind the research by Professor Patricks Voua Otomo and…
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…
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…
NewsWrap: Hersov slams SARU; Breytenbach: Simelane must go; Tesla results; and Putin's message to the West
In today’s BizNews NewsWrap, we cover the most talked-about stories. Rob Hersov shares his unfiltered views on the controversial Springbok private equity deal. Advocate Glynis Breytenbach calls for Justice Minister Tembi Simelane's resignation amid VBS Mutual Bank scrutiny. We dive into Tesla's impressive earnings report, with Bloomberg and Seth Goldstein…
Glynnis Breytenbach slams justice minister Simelane’s VBS scandal
In a hard-hitting interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, DA spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development, Glynnis Breytenbach, exposes the questionable financial dealings of Justice Minister Thembi Simelane during her time as Polokwane mayor. Breytenbach highlights a conflict of interest involving a shady loan connected to the VBS Mutual Bank…
Rob Hersov: North Korea, Russia and the Springbok rugby deal crisis
In a revealing interview, Rob Hersov discusses the alarming involvement of North Korean troops in the Ukraine conflict and its potential to galvanize Western support for Ukraine. He critiques the recent Springbok rugby partnership deal with Ackerley Sports Group, calling it poorly constructed and highlighting the incompetence within the South…
BRICS’ Russia Summit message to the West: “We are here. You have to listen.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin - who is hosting the latest BRICS Summit - has managed to demonstrate to the world that he is not isolated at all - and that - together with China - he leads the Global South. So says Russian historian, Professor Irina Filatova. In this interview…
North Korean troops to join Russia in Ukraine war: FT, Bloomberg and Rob Hersov unpack
In a startling development, reports suggest that North Korean soldiers are being deployed to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Satellite images from South Korea reveal troops being prepped in Russia's Far East, raising concerns about global conflict escalation. This alliance signals a broader internationalization of the war, as…
Results Wrap: Tesla; EOH; Famous Brands - navigating recovery and growth amid market shifts
Major companies like EOH, Tesla, and Famous Brands are all facing unique challenges and opportunities. EOH is restructuring after corruption scandals, Tesla is seeing soaring demand and cost reductions, while Famous Brands recovers post-COVID. Strategic pivots and market resilience are key themes driving these corporate stories forward.
BizNews Briefing: Hersov on Springbok deal; EOH; Famous Brands; Glynnis Breytenbach; Jailed SA engineers
In this episode of BizNews Briefing where host Alec Hogg gets context from those who know on big SA stories of the moment including the incompetent SARU sale of the Springboks; Dodging Justice Minister Thembi Simelane; SA Parliament getting involved in Equitorial Guinea’s jailing of two SA engineers on trumped…
NewsWrap: Cilliers on China, Russia; WeBuyCars; Kokkie Kooyman on Sasfin; and Zelt Marais on SA Rugby
In this episode of NewsWrap, Jakkie Cilliers, Chairman of the Institute of Security Studies and globally renowned futurist, says South Africa needs to stop being played by its BRICS counterparts, Russia and China; WeBuyCars co-founder and Chief Executive Faan van der Walt discusses the company's financial results for 2024 and…
Faan van der Walt on Webuycars' 21% growth, R40M listing costs, and future ambitions
In a recent interview on BizNews, Alec Hogg spoke with Faan van der Walt, CEO and co-founder of Webuycars, about the company’s impressive growth, challenges of going public, and its future outlook. Webuycars, now listed on the JSE, has experienced strong top-line growth of over 20%, though it faced a…
SA must put own interests first, stop being ‘played’ by Russia, China - Cilliers
A massive, multi-year research project by the Institute for Security Studies reached a jarring conclusion - South Africa’s economic stagnation directly results from ideology trumping pragmatism. ISS chairman Jakkie Cilliers, a globally celebrated futurist, says SA’s leaders know exactly what to do to put the nation onto the path to…
Zelt Marais calls for transparency in SA rugby amid financial mismanagement allegations
Zelt Marais, president of Western Province Rugby, has raised concerns about financial mismanagement in South African rugby. In an interview, he criticized SARU’s undervalued equity deal and lack of transparency, while calling for government intervention to protect community clubs and ensure the sport’s sustainable future.