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Trump’s re-election is fuelling Bitcoin surge: Insights from Jaltech’s Jason Welz
Jason Welz, Head of Digital Assets at Jaltech, discusses Bitcoin's recent surge, attributing it partly to Trump’s re-election, which may lead to relaxed crypto regulations. Institutional interest is also driving Bitcoin’s appeal as a “trustless” asset. While optimistic, Welz advises cautious investment, suggesting a portfolio allocation of 2–5% for average…
BizNews Briefing - Trump Bump; Bitcoin above $80,000; MKP founder; Rupert batting for SA
We have introduced a streamlined format for the daily BizNews Briefing, making consumption easier for those interested in business, investments and the political economy. In this episode host Alec Hogg has live guests to provide context on the Trump Bump on Wall Street, and Bitcoin’s surge above $80 000, with…
De Beer: The Bermuda Triangle of politics & the dark underworld of assassinations…
On this edition of the Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), says South Africans have lost political decorum. He slams the “everlasting circus that is being played by the ANC, the GNU partnership” - and calls it “a tremendous play of…
Jabulani Khumalo: A “lying” Mpofu, a “bitter” Zuma - and a “joke” GNU
In his second interview with BizNews, the real founder of uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Jabulani Khumalo, bluntly calls Advocate Dali Mpofu a liar for claiming that he secretly set up MKP with former President Jacob Zuma. However, he says Mpofu was part of a plot to hijack the party he…
Rory Steyn’s mission to secure a lasting legacy for the Comrades Marathon
In this BizNews Briefing interview Rory Steyn, a member of the Comrades Marathon Board of Trustees and former security chief for Nelson Mandela, discussing his role in safeguarding the legacy and spirit of the Comrades Marathon. Steyn talks passionately about the race's unique cultural and historical significance in South Africa,…
Eskom threatens total power cut to Johannesburg over R5bn debt - with OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage
Eskom is threatening to cut off Johannesburg’s electricity due to the city’s mounting debt, now at R5 billion. Speaking to BizNews editor Alec Hogg on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage highlighted a growing crisis of municipal mismanagement and warned of severe consequences if leadership doesn’t change…
Anthony Ginsberg: US stock’s Trump bump is just the beginning
California-based Anthony Ginsberg of ETF house GinsGlobal has been on the money in his insights ahead of and after the US presidential election. In this upbeat interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, he explains why it is not too late for laggards to participate in the fresh bull run for…
BizNews Briefing: Eskom v Jhb; Trump stock bump; Sappi; Truworths; Comrades; SA v Scotland
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg provides context on stories of the moment with guests (in order of appearance) Wayne Duvenage (OUTA); Magnus Heystek (Brenthurst); Steve Binnie (Sappi); Anthony Ginsberg (GinsGlobal); Lord Mayor of London Prof Michael Mainelli; and Rory Steyn on the Comrades Collective and…
Truworths CEO Michael Mark explains why GNU mood hasn’t reached Main St - yet
The Truworths share price dropped sharply after a business update disclosed sales in the fashion retailer’s 802 South African stores were flat for the four months to end October. CEO Michael Mark, in the Truworths hot seat for some 36 years, shares insights on where we are in the retailing cycle,…
NewsWrap: Trump election victory - Hersov, Kooyman, Cilliers react; Gauteng’s high-tech crime-fighting; Sappi
In today’s episode of NewsWrap, Kamala Harris concedes the US election. Business leader and ‘capitalist activist’ Rob Hersov, Denker Capital Director Kokkie Kooyman, and futurist Jakkie Cilliers react to Donald Trump’s election victory. Chris Steyn sits down with Gauteng MEC for e-Government, Bonginkosi Dhlamini who highlights the province’s recent achievements…
What Trump’s presidency could mean for SA: Insights from Jakkie Cilliers
In the wake of Donald Trump’s latest election victory, Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security Studies, shares his concerns about Trump’s transactional approach to international relations and what it could spell for South Africa. From trade to climate commitments, Alec Hogg of BizNews delves into how Trump’s policies…
Gauteng’s high-tech fight against crime…
In this interview with BizNews, the Gauteng MEC for e-Government, Bonginkosi Dhlamini, highlights recent achievements in crime-fighting over the first 100 days in office. He describes how the use of innovative technology - including a vast network of CCTV cameras - is shaping safer communities by tracking suspicious activity and…
Rob Hersov on Trump’s win: A new path for the US and lessons for South Africa
In this morning's BizNews Briefing with Alec Hogg, Rob Hersov discusses Donald Trump’s recent election victory, highlighting its potential impact on global politics and South Africa’s future. Hersov shares insights on the shift towards Trump among business leaders, and urges South Africa to reflect on economic policies and political alignment…
Sappi share price jumps 9% - CEO Binnie on today’s positive earnings surprise
South African-based multinational Sappi delivered far more robust results than anticipated during its final quarter, catching investors by surprise with the full-year results to end September released today. CEO Steve Binnie chats to BizNews editor Alec Hogg about the R32bn wood-fibre group’s transformation into global leadership in a new area…
Investment sector sees surge as Trump policies fuel optimism - Kokkie Kooyman
Investment manager Kokkie Kooyman discusses how Trump’s pro-growth policies are driving financial stocks higher, with relaxed regulations and tariff protections boosting banks. He also highlights South Africa's economic challenges, citing corruption and bureaucracy as key barriers to growth, though recent reforms show some promise for recovery.
BizNews Briefing - US Election Shifts, Trump’s Return, and Global Ripples: Implications for South Africa
In this morning's BizNews Briefing, industry experts weigh in on the shifting political and economic landscape, from the U.S. election results to South Africa’s response to rising fraud and systemic corruption. While optimism grows over Trump’s return and its potential business-friendly effects, concerns emerge about South Africa’s position in a…
NewsWrap: What Trump’s election win means; new Tshwane Mayor’s action plan; OUTA v ESKOM; SA’s top-performing stock
In today’s episode of NewsWrap, Donald Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election, our partners at Bloomberg report on his victory; Sasfin Wealth’s Chief Investment Strategist David Shapiro unpacks why Trump is so popular to voters in the US, and Mining Maven Peter Major discusses what a second Trump…
OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage warns of "death spiral" for Eskom amid 66% rate hike demand
South Africa’s ongoing electricity and water crises have once again taken center stage, with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), shedding light on the root causes and potential solutions. In a recent conversation with Alec Hogg, Duvenage emphasized the critical role of government responsibility, efficiency, and…
The “Crime-Fighting” Cameras that are saving lives…
The Gauteng Provincial Government has been tapping into a vast CCTV camera network to fight the high levels of crime in the province. In this interview with BizNews, Michael Varney, the Chief Commercial Officer of Vumacam, details the size of the network which has spread throughout Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Mogale…
Sibanye's challenges and South Africa’s gold future: insights from Peter Major
Peter Major, Director of Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, discusses challenges facing South Africa’s mining industry. He highlights political volatility in the U.S., Sibanye’s financial performance, and South Africa’s dwindling gold production due to high costs and regulatory burdens. Major urges regulatory reform to attract investment and sustain the sector.