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BizNews.com is a disruptive internet publishing business which was founded in August 2013. It embraces Jeff Bezos's Day One philosophy of using software instead of people wherever possible, thus freeing its brainpower to focus on fulfilling an obsessive customer focus. It has a physical head office in Hermanus, Western Cape, and a team spread across the world. With hubs in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and London, BizNews is uniquely positioned to serve South Africans with a global mindset through independent reporting and commentary on local and global issues that affect their lives. The subscription service features bespoke commentary, exclusive WhatsApp and Twitter channels, and investment webinars.
To expose and communicate truth by tapping the minds of leaders and influencers, destroying corruption, and inspiring our community to help create a better world for everyone.
To contextualize the world's information for South Africans.
To promote democracy by supporting free enterprise.
Alec Hogg, media entrepreneur and BizNews.com founder, champions objective opportunities in media with an independent content approach. Inspired by Warren Buffett, he leads a committed team, creating live, unique premium newsletters, and engaging on social media. After a successful 12-year tenure at Moneyweb, Hogg sold his share in 2012, launching BizNews.com in 2013. The self-funded site, dedicated to a powerful and prosperous South Africa, reaches over a million people a month via three avenues – the website Biznews.com, the YouTube television BizNewsTV; and direct relationships with those who take daily newsletters, an annual BizNews Conference, social media posts, and podcasts. After globetrotting revenue streams in London from 2010 to 2013, Hogg returned to South Africa to drive the site’s independent news coverage as its editor.
A media professional and strategic leader, he has been joined by the “privilege” world of BizNews as General Manager. Having a passion for the media industry, his career has spanned almost two decades. This saw him emerge at BizNews, starting as Managing Editor. Since then, he has climbed the role of General Manager as seen his hybrid journalistic integrity with innovative business strategies. Previously, as Chief Editor at Bloomberg Africa TV and News Editor at CNBC Africa, Stuart honed his skills in crafting compelling narratives and leading diverse teams. His approach is about creating a narrative that resonates with and informs a global audience.
A qualified Commercial artist, a certified Life Coach, an author, and entrepreneur, I started my career lecturing in art and design at the Vaal Triangle Technikon. My passion for raw and authentic human beings stems from my love for teaching, nurtured in 2012. I started my own business where I honed my required skills. This helped uncover core human values. Through my teaching others, learning years later knowledge and market fit. I now serve as the cheerleader for the BizNews team. My mission is to inspire others to live BIG by being true to themselves and following their purpose.
I am a fighter for justice. The members of my constituency are victims, whistleblowers, and the poor. I give a voice to those who are not heard, seen, or respected. I am willing to be vilified for doing so, and I see paying the price for truth-telling as part of my calling as a journalist. I am also a horsewoman, a swordsman, and a collector of books. I am privileged to be the Investigative Reporter at BizNews, where independence enables me to hold even the most powerful to account.
Rooted in South Africa and the UK, I began as a senior political correspondent at the South African Broadcasting Corporation, covering political transition for over a decade, as Newcastle Editor at Johannesburg. I played a vital role in establishing the news team. I've worked as a South African political radio analyst, contributed to US publications, worked on CNBC Europe projects, and served as Newsreader Editor for a Radio4/Sunday Times initiative. I contribute regularly to BizNews, hosting remote interviews from London, and I covered the World Economic Forum in Davos for BizNews.
I graduated from Rhodes University with a Bachelor of Journalism, specializing in Television and Documentary. At 24 years of age, I hail from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and have been based in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and the Western Cape in the last five years. I have a particular claim to BizNews, as I work through multimedia content. I am sports-observant – cricket, football, and rugby – loving the actual analytical thrill of the ever-changing landscape of BizNews. I am inspired by truths and freedom of information, and thoroughly passionate to help meet every South African's right to that information.
I started my retail sales and marketing career in 2002, but my real passion and interest lie in business development, branding, and marketing. I love understanding the needs of every business I work with, helping to grow businesses organically and creatively, communicating with clients, and implementing strategy-driven success. I love being a part of the design and distribution team, creating new innovative opportunities for the long term. My personal growth is one of my top values, and it is what I love about working with BizNews. We are constantly learning and growing within the industry we serve, and I find a dose of humility extremely useful.
I am a young professional currently situated in the wonderful Western Cape. My passion for business and investing began only after high school when I started my own company. I decided to change the industry I was in to make better use of my skills and work in an ever-technology-driven environment that fuels my passion. I completed my BCom degree in Business and Marketing management and also SCRUM-certified project management. I am now the technical producer at BizNews and help to provide the best, unbiased information, giving South Africans and people of the world context on the latest news. Excited for the future and grateful for being alive now! I thrive on adrenaline, so you can catch me in the ocean surfing or on the mountain bike jumping through trails!
I studied a Bachelor of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University, specializing in television and documentary filmmaking. I was Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Rhodes University independent student press and worked on the campus radio throughout my time at Rhodes. I'm from Johannesburg but currently reside in Cape Town. I am driven by a curiosity about global markets and economic trends. In my role at the BizNews team, I am always seeking to deepen my understanding of the financial world. By staying informed about the latest market shifts and developments, I help ensure that the content we produce is accurate, timely, and relevant to our audience. Journalism is my passion—it's where my curiosity and drive to make a difference meet.
I graduated from UJSA with a degree in Public Relations and Digital Media and have worked as part of the BizNews production team for over a year and a half. As a video editor, I've grown passionate about film and media storytelling due to its ability to resonate emotionally with the audience and am constantly striving to learn and better myself in the world of digital information.
I am a recent high school graduate and currently a member of the BizNews production team. I plan to learn as much as possible from and absorb as much knowledge as possible during my journey with BizNews. My mission is to learn and grow, aiming to become an invaluable asset to those around me.
A member of the BizNews production team from Malawi, I strive to incorporate my passion for art into my work at BizNews. Despite lacking formal training and initially having a lower level of technological literacy than my colleagues, I have developed solid skills in my field. My life aim is to grow and enhance my abilities continually.
As the breadwinner at the age of 20, when my parents died, I took on various jobs to support my family. As the years went by, I upskilled from being a general worker on construction sites to becoming a housekeeper and an electrician's technician. Now, BizNews has allowed me to learn computer skills in their internship program. I have enjoyed the work environment and opportunities BizNews offers me. My values align with BizNews' core value of continuous learning, and this dynamic industry suits my need for mastery and variety.
I recently graduated from high school and initially started working in retail to gain some experience and financial independence. However, I was fortunate enough to be selected for the BizNews Internship program, which has truly been a turning point in my professional journey. I am currently working in the commercial department, and it has been incredibly empowering. I have learned so much about the industry, the importance of teamwork, and the dynamic nature of the BizNews environment. This experience has given me confidence in tackling new challenges and potential opportunities, and I am growing into a passionate businesswoman ready for the future. With this journey, my goal is to absorb as much knowledge as possible, grow both personally and professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success.