Contributing bloggers to BizNews
One of my better moves at Moneyweb was linking up with the brilliant Dr James Myburgh and veteran political journalist Stanley Uys in helping them create Politicsweb.co.za. The site has mushroomed into an online giant, the go-to site for South Africans interested in this emotive subject. And aren’t we all? During my semi-sabbatical, Moneyweb reversed … Read more
If you manage a business, you are inevitably managing change of some kind, emphasises Marita Fridjhon, a South African executive coaching specialist with an international mentor coaching practice. In this thought-provoking blog, she shares some ways of understanding different types of people, and organisations, with a view to understanding how you can manage this change … Read more
The pay-out ratio of companies listed on Johannesburg’s stock exchange has been rising steadily, with roughly half of company earnings being declared as dividends, notes investment expert Ian de Lange of Seed Investments. But he asks whether this is a good thing. After all, this could be an indication companies are finding fewer opportunities for business … Read more
The fight against e-tolling suffered a setback when the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance lost in the Supreme Court of Appeals and decided not to appeal that decision. But according to OUTA’s Wayne Duvenhage, the fight isn’t over. Instead, says Duvenhage, it will now shift to a citizens’ fight. Although OUTA has denied urging civil … Read more
Executive coach Dale Williams loves to play with words as a way to drive home important business lessons. Take “assume”. Do this in business and  you could make *an-ass-of-u-and-me*, he says in his latest blog published on Biznewz.com. Dale explains how making assumptions is the reason for many business failures. He offers up the cautionary … Read more
South Africa’s thoroughbred industry has lost its First Lady with the passing of Bridget Oppenheimer (92). The widow of long-time Anglo American CEO and chairman Harry, who in turn succeeded his father Sir Ernest, her passing closes a chapter in SA business. The last time I had the pleasure of engaging with Mrs O as … Read more
When Esorfranki CEO Bernie Krone left the CNBC Africa studio after his recent interview, he grumbled about civil disobedience to Gauteng’s tolling of the upgraded highways. Krone proudly told us that he has bought a bunch of e-tags for family members and urged us to follow suit. Part of his irritation came from hearing my … Read more
Thinking of investing in Pick ‘n Pay? Or unloading it from your share portfolio? Cor van Deventer of Seed Investments has put together this general primer for stock market investors who have their eye on this household name. Cor reckons that, with a new CEO at the helm, things should be looking up for the supermarket chain. However, … Read more
Pick n Pay’s share price has surged 18% in the past two weeks, most of it coming after the retailer published its interim results yesterday morning. Highlight of the numbers was a 35% jump in pro-forma (like-for-like) earnings. Trouble is those earnings were based on two extra days’ gross profit with none of the associated … Read more
When you decide to go it alone in business, paperwork – particularly tax filings – can be a minefield. Instead of hiring an expensive tax consultant to sort out your documents, consider following this practical advice from Johannesburg entrepreneur Irvine Green. In his latest blog, he offers a handy summary of the expenses you can … Read more