BizNews Power Hour

The BizNews Power Hour, anchored by top financial journalist Alec Hogg, covers all the business news that matters. The program features contributions from the BizNews team, South Africa's independent and highly disruptive business media company. The format is conversational, fun and engaging with the team drawing on deep knowledge of the subject, providing the Rational Perspective.

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209 Episodes

160 – 180

Jean-Pierre Verster co-host; Brian Joffe; Tekkie Town dispute with Steinhoff; PostNet CEO

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Jean-Pierre Verster as co-host, Brian Joffe on Long 4 Life results and prospects going forward, Tekkie Town co-founder Bernard Mostert on their dispute with Steinhoff, PostNet CEO Chris Wheeler on the battle with the SOPO and…

13 May 2021 11AM 1 hour

Piet Viljoen co-host; Ascendis CEO Mark Sardi and Activists; Transaction Capital CEO on interims and WeBuyCars

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen as co-host, Ascendis CEO Mark Sardi and activist Harry Smit, Transaction Capital CEO David Hurwitz on its interim results and increasing its stake in WeBuyCars to c.75%, Prosus/Naspers corporate action and the BizNews team.

12 May 2021 12PM 1 hour

Steven Nathan co-host; Sygnia founder Magda Wierzycka on 4IR and taking on ARK Innovation; Adamus Stemmet on the PIC

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Magda Wierzycka on the 4IR ETF, new emerging market ETF, reducing money market fees and Vaccitech IPO, Adamus Stemmet on the PIC's mishaps and the BizNews team.

11 May 2021 12PM 1 hr 01 min

Shapiro co-host; Anglo American spin-off Thungela Resources CEO; Raubex CEO; Irnest Kaplan on Adapt IT

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, Anglo American spin-off Tungela Resources CEO July Ndlovu, Raubex CEO Rudolf Fourie on its results and prospects, Irnest Kaplan on Adapt IT and US tech valuations the BizNews team.

10 May 2021 12PM 1 hour

Dr Richard Smith on US markets; Andre Celliers on currencies; Nadya Swart; Jeremy Sampson on Carrie's Corner

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by the Chairman of the Study of Cycles Dr Richard Smith on the US markets and cryptos, Andre Celliers on the Rand/Dollar, Carrie's Corner with her guest Jeremy Sampson on business and wine and the BizNews team.

7 May 2021 12PM 1 hr 01 min

Jean-Pierre co-host; Theuns Du Buisson; Jon Ovadia; Neal Froneman on Sibanye update; Kevin Wakeford

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Jean-Pierre Verster as co-host, Theus Du Buisson, Solidarity Research Institute: Economics Researcher on the relationship between SA and Cuba. Jon Ovadia, CEO of OVEX on the FSCA announcing that the group is not regulated to give financial…

6 May 2021 7PM 1 hour

Magnus Heystek co-host; CemAir CEO on SAA bailouts; Sikonathi Mantshasha on Eskom; Revego listing

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Magnus Heystek as co-host, CEO of CemAir Miles Van Der Molen on SAA bailouts, Sikonathi Mantshasha on Eskom corruption scandals, Reyburn Hendricks CEO of Revego Africa on its cancelled listing and the BizNews team.

5 May 2021 12PM 1 hour

Steven Nathan co-host; Equites Property Fund; Eskom corruption; Berkshire AGM key takeaways

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Steven Nathan as co-host, CEO of Equites Property Fund Andrea Taverna-Turisan, Chris Yellend and Paul O'Sullivan on Eskom executives corruption saga, Charles Savage boxing for the retail traders vs Buffet and Munger, Kokkie Kooyman on Greg Abel…

4 May 2021 12PM 1 hr 02 min

Shapiro co-host; Berkshire AGM takeaways; Imps capital raise; powership corruption; Mozam update

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by David Shapiro as co-host, Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, Clive Nates on Lincoln City's capital raise, Aldworth Mbalati on the energy corruption saga, Stephen Buchanan-Clarke on Mozambique and the BizNews team.

3 May 2021 10AM 1 hour

Kokkie Kooyman; Carly Barnes; Anton Ossip; My Octopus Teacher; Drive Time

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by banking oracle Kokkie Kooyman on Remgro selling 40 million FirstRand shares, Carly Barnes from Easy Equities on JSE and US price action, CEO of Discovery Insure Anton Ossip on fixing potholes, Kyle Stroebel on My Octopus Teacher,…

30 Apr 2021 12PM 57 min

David Shapiro co-host; Helen Zille; Anthony Butler; Kevin Brady; Gidon Novick

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, Helen Zille and Anthony Butler on the South African political landscape and its complexities, Kevin Brady CEO of the A2X on stock exchanges, Lift founder Gidon Novick on Mango's demise and the BizNews team.

29 Apr 2021 1PM 1 hour

Chris Logan co-host; Irnest Kaplan on US tech earnings; Paul O'Sullivan on Mike Lomas; Reyburn Hedricks on Revego IPO

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Chris Logan, Irnest Kaplan on US tech earnings, Paul O'Sullivan on Mike Lomas arrest, Reyburn Hendricks on Revego IPO, Brad Barrit on life after rugby and the BizNews team.

28 Apr 2021 12PM 1 hour

Marius Reitz GM of Luno; ex-Protea Clive Eksteen; Drive Time with Jarryd Neves; wine guru Carrie Adams with Jonah Naidoo

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Marius Reitz GM of Luno on cryptos, ex-Protea Clive Eksteen, Drive Time with Jarryd Neves, wine guru Carrie Adams with her guest Jonah Naidoo and the BizNews team.

23 Apr 2021 11AM 1 hr 02 min

Magnus Heystek co-host; Eddie Cross on Zimbabwe; Judge Kriegler on John Hlophe; Vida e Caffe CEO

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek, Eddie Cross on the state of the Zimbabwean economy, Judge Kriegler on John Hlophe, Vida e Caffe CEO Darren Levy on pivoting through Covid-19 and the BizNews team.

22 Apr 2021 11AM 1 hr 01 min

Sean Peche co-host; Zak Calisto; Chris Logan; Jean-Pierre Verster on food retailers; Kevin Lings on inflation

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Sean Peche, CEO of Karooooo Zak Calisto, CEO of Opportune Investments Chris Logan, Jean-Pierre Verster on JSE food retailers, Stanlib's chief economist Kevin Lings on inflation and the BizNews team.

21 Apr 2021 11AM 1 hour

Steven Nathan co-host; Kokkie Kooyman on ABSA; Piet Viljoen; Piet Mouton PSG CEO; UCT Head of Libraries

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Kokkie Kooyman on ABSA CEO departure, Piet Viljoen on RECM and Astoria, Piet Mouton on PSG's results, Head of UCT Libraries Ujala Satgoor on lost literature as a result of the Cape Town fires…

20 Apr 2021 10AM 1 hr 02 min

David Shapiro co-host; Spear CEO Quintin Rossi; Chris Logan on Cartrack; Rob Hersov; Syd Vianello on Steinhoff

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, CEO of Spear REIT Quintin Rossi, CEO of MAS Real Estate Martin Slabbert, Rob Hersov's new NFT venture, Chris Logan on Cartrack's growth story, Syd Vianello on Steinhoff's prospective listing of Pepco and and…

19 Apr 2021 11AM 1 hr 01 min

Trillion whistleblowers Mosilo Mothepu and Bianca Goodson; Carrie's Corner with Andrew Gunn of Iona wines; Drive Time

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by ex-Trillian executives Mosilo Mothepu and Bianca Goodson, Carrie Adams with her guest Andrew Gunn of Iona wines, Drive Time with Jarryd Neves and the BizNews team.

16 Apr 2021 11AM 1 hour

Piet Viljoen co-host; Pranita Daya on Growthpoint; Andrew Rissik on rand strength; Evan Walker; Coinbase; Mozambique

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen, Pranita Daya of Anchor Stockbrokers on Growthpoint, Sable International director Andrew Rissik on rand strength, Evan Walker of 36One Asset Management on doing business in Nigeria and the BizNews team.

15 Apr 2021 10AM 1 hour

Delphine Govender co-host; Stefano Marani; Helena Conradie; Stephen Van Coller; Cryptos

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Delphine Govender, Renergen CEO Stefano Marani, CEO of Satrix Helena Conradie, EOH CEO Stephen Van Coller on the company's interims and legacy issues, Paul Hoffman on Judge Hlope and Sean Saunders on cryptos and Coinbase IPO…

14 Apr 2021 12PM 1 hr 02 min