In a heartfelt letter from Zimbabwe, Cathy Buckle paints a vivid picture of a nation on the brink. With staggering numbers showcasing a plunging economy and escalating political tensions, the signs of a country in distress are all too apparent.
June 9th, 2023
So if investors want to avoid walking into a metaphorical tree today, I would suggest they should think about at least five issues that have often been excluded from models and balance sheets before: tech change, the environment, war, health and the political culture of business. All now matter.
June 9th, 2023
Seasoned journalist, Dale Granger presents a 10-point PR plan aimed at regaining the respect of the people, peers, and the press. From managing media relationships to reframing narratives, each point offers insights and recommendations for Harry’s path to redemption.
June 9th, 2023
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as Pretoria considers switching the venue of an upcoming BRICS summit to avoid having to execute an international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attends.
June 9th, 2023
In a promising turn of events, Frank Chikane, a seasoned ANC veteran, assumes the role of chair of the Integrity Committee, signaling a potential shift towards combating corruption within the party.
June 9th, 2023
Big money managers missed out on the rally in Nvidia and spent the past two weeks catching up, racing to amass shares of the US company that has become a go-to bet on artificial intelligence.
June 9th, 2023
BizNews community member Garth Brook writes a ‘quick note’ thanking Chris Steyn for her positive impact on the town of Clarens.
June 9th, 2023
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is wheeling people to buy electricity from each other. Every roof becomes a micro-power station, a micro-enterprise.
June 9th, 2023
SAPS reported a total of 5,119 car hijackings during a 3-month period, which translates to approximately 57 cars stolen daily.
June 8th, 2023
The extraordinary tale of two visionary property entrepreneurs, EasyProperty’s Rupert Finnemore and BlackBrick’s Jonathan Liebman, is covered in this interview, exploring their latest partnership and the profound impact they are having on the real estate industry.
June 8th, 2023
Fantasy Fund Manager winner for the month of May, Angela Walton, joined BizNews’ Stuart Lowman and Corion Capital’s Garreth Montano in studio.
June 8th, 2023
The illicit trade in copper has unleashed a staggering burden on South Africa’s economy. With global demand for copper reaching new heights, the prospect of criminal gangs relinquishing their activities seems increasingly unlikely. Despite a previous six-month moratorium on copper exports imposed by the government, no new regulations have emerged since its expiration.
June 8th, 2023
Martin van Staden highlights the country’s economic malaise and the government’s adoption of racial quotas in employment and nationalisation of private healthcare. The dominant party status of the African National Congress (ANC) is under threat, as it is projected to lose its parliamentary majority in the upcoming election.
June 8th, 2023
We are almost at the end of an era. Quite clearly, the entire African nationalist project has failed. Nobody in government says this, of course, but the truth must be as obvious to ministers and civil servants as it is to the rest of us.
June 8th, 2023