Only defence against cost overruns of proposed $100bn nuclear fleet
Alec Hogg says the only defence against cost overruns is not to sign the contract in the first place. But if you must, then insist on total transparency.
Undictated
Alec Hogg’s regular column covering investment, economics, moneycraft and, occasionally, something very personal.
Strategy for Millennials: First a degree; then borrow to buy a Lexus, Jag
Millennials are developing a taste for expensive — and even luxury — automobiles and taking out cheap leases so they can afford them.
Sometimes it’s best to put ego in your pocket and walk away
Alec Hogg says sometimes the rational approach is to put ego in your pocket and walk away, after talking to Curro CEO Chris van der Merwe on potentially going hostile over Advtech.
Cyril hints at new approach to ownership of Eskom, SAA and other SOEs
Following Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent trip to China, Alec Hogg wonders if government will introduce strategic investors and list some SOEs in capital markets.
Alec Hogg: Cheap is expensive – revisiting the windscreen experience
Alec Hogg’s windscreen experience has reminded him that with very few exceptions, you get what you pay for.
Alec Hogg: Expecting to profit from trading shares? Forget it.
Alec Hogg says Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, fast and slow” contains a section from Chapter 20 that should be prescribed reading for private investors.
Love this CEO: “Great product takes precedence over hitting numbers.”
Alec Hogg says he is thoroughly enjoying Ashlee Vance’s inspiring biography of Elon Musk. And as in awe of his drive, ambition and vision.
The ultimate free market which can teach us so much
Alec Hogg says football is the ultimate free market. A place where the allocation of resources determines winners and losers.
Here’s your 15% discount on my book – How to Invest on the JSE like Warren Buffett
Last night Alec Hogg launched his book How to Invest on the JSE like Warren Buffett, the product of decades spent studying the world’s greatest investor.
Happy birthday Biznews.com – we’re two years old today
On 4 August 2013, Biznewz.biz made its quiet entrance, the mission to convert South Africa’s news consumers one mouse click at a time. Today Alec Hogg and the team celebrate Biznews’ second birthday.