Premium: RW Johnson tackles Helen Zille over strategy presented at BNC#3

Last night, SA's peerless political commentator, former Oxford Don RW Johnson, confirmed he will join us at BNC#4. Johnson is a firm favourite among the BizNews community, ranking in the same category as Helen Zille who was such a hit at BNC#3 earlier this month..Zille, too, will be at BNC#4 – this time for one of two Fireside Chats (Paul O'Sullivan is the other). If you haven't booked yet, best to act quickly as we're expecting house full signs to be posted literally months ahead of the event. Click here for the booking form..___STEADY_PAYWALL___.The two political heavyweights are engaged in rather public debate right now after Johnson opined that Zille's strategy articulated at BNC#3 won't work (click here to read his analysis) Yesterday, also on Politicsweb, the DA's federal chair responded with an equally compelling argument, including how it's tough to unpack strategy when you're only allowed 20 minutes..Zille says it's much better to take in her full BNC#3 hour, which included 40 minutes of engagement with myself and the delegates. You can watch her presentation by clicking here, and Part One of the Q&A by clicking on the video link at the top of this page..More for you to read today:.Energy Stocks Are This Year's Hottest Trade. 'The new FANG is going to be fuel, agriculture, natural resources and gold,' one investor says of the energy sector's rallyAfter Walt Disney, Bob Iger Heads to the Metaverse. The former CEO and chairman has joined the board of a start-up that offers tools to create and sell virtual goodsWhy the Biden Laptop Matters Now. The New York Times rediscovers its seriousness in a serious time.Stocks Close Higher, Extending Last Week's Gains. Yield on 10-year Treasury note jumps after Fed chairman eyes quicker interest-rate rises if needed.* PS This month's update on the two BizNews share portfolios is tomorrow (Thurs 24th) at noon. Last month's Kipling-based advice to "keep your head when all about are losing theirs" is turning out well. These webinars are Premium-member-only events, but you do need to register beforehand. Click here to claim your seat..NB FOR YOUR WALL STREET JOURNAL ACCESS….As a Premium subscriber you are entitled to full membership of wsj.com (normal price $29 a month). Be sure to action your access through the Premium link on the BizNews website. Because of The Wall Street Journal's credential requirements, be sure to create a password which has at least 8 characters and includes at least one letter and one number – NB it MAY NOT contain any special characters (ie #, !, @ etc). To maintain access to WSJ.com, you MUST enter our partner's website via BizNews Premium at least once a month. A final PS, if you had previously signed up for WSJ you'll need to clear the cookies from your device. Our help desk can assist – support@biznews.com..If you'd like to help sustain our independent voice, why not share the love by making a gift that keeps giving? Click here to access the BizNews Premium subscription signup form, and be sure tick the relevant box. At R100 a month and inclusive of full membership of The Wall Street Journal, it's a mind-expanding gift at an incredibly modest price.