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Cameron v/s Cele – facts v/s insults…

Police Minister Bheki Cele hurled personal insults at crime fighter-turned-politician Ian Cameron at a heated community meeting in gang-infested Hanover Park this week.

April 18th, 2024

Chris Pappas: Would-be Premier’s message of hope for embattled KZN

Chris Pappas offers thoughts on the issues which will determine how votes are cast on May 29 – and shares his own message of hope for those in the embattled province.

April 18th, 2024

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Cameron v/s Cele – facts v/s insults…

Police Minister Bheki Cele hurled personal insults at crime fighter-turned-politician Ian Cameron at a heated community meeting in gang-infested Hanover Park this week.

April 18th, 2024

Chris Pappas: Would-be Premier’s message of hope for embattled KZN

Chris Pappas offers thoughts on the issues which will determine how votes are cast on May 29 – and shares his own message of hope for those in the embattled province.

April 18th, 2024

MAILBOX: ANC doesn’t focus on growth anymore, only consuming

In this Mailbox critique, the author, writing under a pseudonym, likens the behaviour of SA’s political parties, to scavenging animals feasting on a carcass.

April 18th, 2024

MAILBOX: Amandla mag might be dreary to RW, but why don’t you have another look?

It was immediately clear to me that you hadn’t seen Amandla magazine recently when you labelled it “dreary” in a recent article.

April 18th, 2024

BNC#6: Savage & Masie Q&A – Bullish on Bitcoin but cautious on altcoins, tech innovation, investment risks and more

Purple Group CEO Charles Savage and tech guru Stafford Masie teamed up for a Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus.

April 18th, 2024

BNC#6: Ansara Q&A – Property rights, corporatism critiques, Argentina’s Milei experiment and more

In a Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara discussed the intricacies of South Africa…

April 18th, 2024

🔒 Wildfires are exposing some of Wall Street’s safest bets: Utility stocks

As wildfires ravage landscapes and amplify financial risks, utility stocks are revealing their vulnerability to climate-induced disasters.

April 18th, 2024

Cathy Buckle: Zimbabwe’s ZiG – From childhood songs to chaotic realities

In Cathy Buckle’s nostalgic reverie, the echoes of a childhood song mingle with the chaos of present-day Zimbabwe.

April 18th, 2024

🔒 Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot is automating the coding industry

With capabilities extending from autocompleting code to translating programming languages, Copilot’s appeal has broadened.

April 18th, 2024

Netanyahu’s crossroads: Clap back at Iran or heed allies’ calls for restraint

In a harrowing echo of history, Iran’s recent missile barrage on Israel marks a pivotal moment reminiscent of the Gulf War era.

April 18th, 2024

🔒 Elon Musk seeks Tesla shareholder approval for $56bn pay package

In a bold move, Tesla Inc. seeks shareholder approval for a previously voided $56 billion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk.

April 18th, 2024

Africa’s millionaire exodus: Wealth eroded by currency depreciation

In the past decade, Africa has seen a significant dip in its millionaire population, with many departing or witnessing their wealth dwindle due to currency devaluations.

April 18th, 2024

🔒 MIT study reveals how AI can be used to combat conspiracy theories: Parmy Olson

In groundbreaking research by MIT, AI’s potential for good shines as it can successfully challenge conspiracy theory beliefs.

April 18th, 2024

Eskom report says SA’s rooftop solar generation doubled in two years

Eskom’s recent Generation Adequacy Report showcases a remarkable surge in rooftop solar energy across South Africa.

April 18th, 2024

Unravelling Dubai’s flood crisis: Cloud seeding or climate change?

In a week of surreal scenes in the UAE, blaming weather modification for the havoc in neighbouring Oman seems misguided.

April 18th, 2024

🔒 Understanding China’s magical 5.3% economic growth: Shuli Ren

China’s reported first-quarter growth of 5.3% appears strong, but underlying data tells a more troubled story.

April 18th, 2024

Saudi Arabia and UAE urge restraint amidst Middle East tensions

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have jointly called for restraint in the Middle East amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s attacks on Israel.

April 18th, 2024

🔒 Zimbabwe’s gold-backed ZiG currency: A symbol of economic desperation – Justice Malala

In this piece from Justice Malala, Zimbabwe’s relentless cycle of economic mishaps is scrutinised through its latest monetary experiment: the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).

April 18th, 2024

Section 12J – How to reduce your exit tax

Maximize tax benefits: Section 12B solar investment to reduce exit tax on Section 12J investments dramatically.

April 18th, 2024

BNC#6: Sean Peche Q&A – Value, buybacks, China, AI and the risks facing passive investors

During his Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Sean Peche emphasised the importance of investing in growing businesses without overpaying.

April 17th, 2024

How Rupert fought with PW & Verwoerd over Apartheid

Dr Ebbe Dommisse author of Anton Rupert: The Life of a Business Icon reveals what Dr Rupert would have made of SA’s current leaders.

April 17th, 2024

Campaign for Home Rule: Advocating for provincial autonomy in SA – Woode-Smith

The Free Market Foundation’s Campaign for Home Rule in South Africa advocates for provincial autonomy, citing the benefits of decentralised governance.

April 17th, 2024

Volvo EX30 lands in South Africa

Volvo’s EX30 arrived in South Africa recently, so the BizNews Motoring team went to see how it stacks up in the compact SUV EV segment.

April 17th, 2024

Time for UCT alumni to step up and save the institution: Richard Wilkinson

With twenty contenders vying for four seats on the esteemed UCT governance body, The Council, the stakes are high.

April 17th, 2024

How poor governance has caused SA’s unemployment crisis: Ann Bernstein

As South Africa grapples with staggering unemployment figures, a closer look reveals a stark divergence between the Western Cape and Gauteng.

April 17th, 2024

BNC#6: Phil Craig Q&A – Cape Independence movement is gaining momentum

In a Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Alec Hogg and Phil Craig discussed the potential for Cape Independence within South Africa.

April 17th, 2024

🔒 OpenAI hostages: AI bulls concerned over ChatGPT dependency – Paul J. Davies

The dependency on a few dominant AI models raises concerns about potential lock-in scenarios, similar to those experienced with cloud services.

April 17th, 2024

How empowering women entrepreneurs in the Global South could make the world $6tn richer

In the Global South, women entrepreneurs face daunting barriers to accessing capital, hindering their businesses and economic potential.

April 17th, 2024

🔒 Ludwig von Mises is now Latin America’s favourite economist: Tyler Cowen

Ludwig von Mises, a once marginal Austrian economist, is experiencing a resurgence, particularly in Latin America.

April 17th, 2024

Migration has become an election issue in SA and across the globe

As nations confront economic and political fallout, these Bloomberg case studies illuminate the intricate dynamics shaping our world.

April 17th, 2024

🔒 US investment banks see uneven recovery in dealmaking despite strong start to 2024

Dealmaking in US investment banking is showing signs of revival, with the big five banks reporting a 27% increase in first-quarter fees…

April 17th, 2024

Cape Town to Tunisia: What running the length of Africa did to Russ ‘Hardest Geezer’ Cook’s body

In a remarkable display of human endurance, 27-year-old Russ Cook from Worthing, West Sussex, has completed a staggering 16,000km run spanning the length of Africa.

April 17th, 2024

🔒 The West’s disparity in support for Israel compared to Ukraine – Marc Champion

In this sharp analysis from Marc Champion, the stark disparities in support for Ukraine compared to Israel are laid bare.

April 17th, 2024

Election’24: Is the ANC-MPC coalition the “least worst option”? – Katzenellenbogen

With the ANC’s power waning and internal strife looming, the MPC faces critical decisions that could shape the nation’s political future.

April 17th, 2024

🔒 Economic sanctions don’t work: How the West needs to rethink their approach – Lionel Laurent

Lionel Laurent explores the historical inefficiency of economic sanctions to and provides new methods of approach for the West to consider.

April 17th, 2024

Churchill’s most-hated portrait is up for auction, set to fetch up to £800k

Unveiled amidst historical intrigue, a poignant relic from the annals of art and politics emerges: Graham Sutherland’s intimate study of Sir Winston Churchill.

April 17th, 2024

🔒 John Micklethwait: Why this is SA’s most important election since Apartheid

In 2024, around 40% of the world’s population will vote, yet it’s South Africa’s election that may prove historic.

April 17th, 2024

RW Johnson: Amandla – meet Zuma’s Russian-funded media business

The popularity of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party is being fuelled by a well resourced, SA-based Russian-backed media operation called Amandla.

April 17th, 2024

Helen Zille on how DA selects MPs; Zuma, coalitions, Western Cape and McKenzie

In this interview with DA Federal Council chair Helen Zille, she explains how meritocracy is applied inside SA’s official opposition.

April 16th, 2024

BNC#6: Duvenage Q&A – Holding government accountable, fixing SA’s broken system

Wayne Duvenage emphasised the power of collective action in driving change and suggested alternative methods for funding activism.

April 16th, 2024

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Section 12J – How to reduce your exit tax

Maximize tax benefits: Section 12B solar investment to reduce exit tax on Section 12J investments dramatically.

April 18th, 2024

Purple Group CEO Charles Savage foresees a bright future after transformative interims

In an interview with BizNews, Purple Group CEO Charles Savage discussed the company’s impressive interim results, marking a significant turnaround.

April 16th, 2024

Early bird webinar: Section 12B solar tax incentive round two

Unlock Jaltech’s exclusive section 12B solar investment: Get up to 90% back in year 1. Join the webinar now.

April 10th, 2024

A workplace shift: Office redesign, mental wellness and the growing preference for office return – Anne Rutledge

Many South African companies are re-evaluating their remote work policies, favouring a return-to-office approach.

April 4th, 2024

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South Africa’s special investigation unit urges treasury to blacklist Oracle over flawed tender

SA’s Special Investigation Unit asked the National Treasury to bar Oracle Corp. from doing business with the government because of what it says was a flawed tender.

April 1st, 2024

Eskom challenges Greenpeace report on world’s worst air polluters

Eskom disputed the findings of a Greenpeace report that it operates many of the world’s worst emission sites.

April 1st, 2024

Gauteng could face water crisis until 2029 due to project delays

Gauteng Province will be short of water until a cross-border supply expansion is completed in about 2029, a government official said.

March 28th, 2024

ANC sees IFP as top rival, shrugs off Zuma’s party

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress sees the rival Inkatha Freedom Party as a bigger electoral threat

March 28th, 2024

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