Best BizNews Podcasts (2024)

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BizNews Briefing - SA’s Lollapalooza; NHI; Solar boost from BP; Rate cuts - and David Bacher. 44:53

1h ago44:53

44:53

Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.By BizNews

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BUSA's Khulekani Mathe on NHI: Collaboration, not conflict, is key to progress 10:51

2h ago10:51

10:51

In a candid conversation with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, incoming BUSA CEO Khulekani Mathe discussed the recent breakthrough in talks with President Ramaphosa on National Health Insurance (NHI). While legal challenges loom, Mathe emphasised the importance of constructive dialogue and presented business-driven solutions aimed at bridging gaps and adv…

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BNIC#1 Piet Viljoen: "Lollapalooza" outcomes, ridiculously bad investments and strategic insights 1:01:22

1h ago1:01:22

1:01:22

In his keynote session at BNIC#1 in Hermanus, Piet Viljoen reflected on both good and bad investments, emphasising how bad investments can cause significant losses, while "Lollapalooza" outcomes—extremely profitable investments—are rare but attainable. He suggested inverting investment strategies, avoiding bad decisions, and seeking undervalued opp…

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BizNews Briefing Ep 2: Kokkie Kooyman, Frans Cronje keynote, Mashaba on Tshwane, AI and more 44:10

2h ago44:10

44:10

In this second edition of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg takes us through the business news of the day, markets and contributions from Kokkie Kooyman, Frans Cronje, Herman Mashaba and moreBy BizNews

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Kokkie Kooyman reveals FirstRand's next big move and market boom ahead! 19:49

38m ago19:49

19:49

In this insightful interview, Kokkie Kooyman, a leading investment expert, offers a deep dive into the latest market trends and financial developments. From discussing FirstRand's robust performance and strategic moves to evaluating the impact of global and local economic shifts, Kooyman provides valuable perspectives on key investment opportunitie…

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Herman Mashaba: Negotiations for the soul of SA’s capital… 24:07

1h ago24:07

24:07

ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba is set to enter negotiations for an alternative municipal coalition government in the capital Tshwane - after leaving the Multi-Party Coalition with the Democratic Alliance. In this interview with BizNews, Mashaba states: “The only thing that is now left is whether ActionSA will be able to put together a new governmen…

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BNIC#1 Frans Cronje: South Africa's path forward - GNU's strengths, risks, and future 58:19

2h ago58:19

58:19

In a compelling keynote session at the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, Dr Frans Cronje offered a deep dive into South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), unravelling its strategic importance and potential pitfalls. Cronje emphasized that the GNU’s strength lies in its coalition between the ANC and DA, aligning the aspirant and establ…

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BizNews Briefing - David “Raging Bull”; Neil de Beer and Mteto Nyati; Rate cuts; Cyril and Elon. 48:38

2h ago48:38

48:38

In this debut edition of the BizNews Bulletin, host Alec Hogg takes us through the business news of the day, markets and contributions from David Shapiro, Mteto Nyati and more.By BizNews

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David Shapiro back into ‘Raging Bull’ mode on SA stocks - and globally. Here’s why. 19:16

2h ago19:16

19:16

Some 27 years after they introduced business radio to the country, South Africa’s favourite stockbroker, Sasfin Securities’ chief global equities strategist David Shapiro, reunites with Alec Hogg in the debut of the new BizNews Briefing. Here’s the full interview, where Shapiro explains why he aligns with BNIC#1 keynote speakers Piet Viljoen and Cy…

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Speedy SA bricklayers, who triple British output, now in high demand in the UK - Saskia Johnston 12:44

15h ago12:44

12:44

The skills shortage in the United Kingdom has created opportunities for South African businesses to hire and recruit staff locally and relocate them to the UK. According to Saskia Johnston from immigration specialists Sable International, the British government is particularly interested in entrepreneurs and tradespeople, especially bricklayers. “W…

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Neil de Beer - Days of Drama: Steenhuisen, Mashatile, Lesufi, Zuma, Malema & Gordhan 24:38

1h ago24:38

24:38

In his latest Sunday Show with BizNews, United Independent Movement President Neil de Beer gives his take on the political dramas of the past week: Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen’s failed blackmail attempt of President Cyril Ramaphosa over the signing of the BELA Bill, and having to get rid of his Chief of Staff; Deputy President Paul …

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Pravin Gordhan, a principled negotiator who understood compromise to reach the best solution – Theuns Eloff 12:48

2h ago12:48

12:48

Pravin Gordhan, who passed away this week, was a respected ANC Cabinet Minister renowned for his battle against state capture and his two terms as Finance Minister. Tributes have poured in, highlighting his pivotal role in strengthening the South African Revenue Service against state capture, with whistleblower Johann van Loggerenberg dubbing him a…

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Fighting Bheki Cele’s bloodbath legacy 20:34

1d ago20:34

20:34

Action Society, the former home of crime fighter Ian Cameron, who is now the Chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament, is continuing its fight for justice for victims and their families. In this interview with spokesperson Juanita du Preez, she describes how former Police Minister Bheki Cele was an “obstacle” in the fight against cr…

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Chilean Mining Co, ME Electmetal boosts SA’s investment potential with Benoni Prima Foundry acquisition – Eduardo Munoz 12:18

1d ago12:18

12:18

ME Electmetal, a global mining supply company based in Chile, has acquired the Prima Foundry located in Benoni, South Africa, recognising the country’s potential as an investment destination in the mining sector. Eduardo Munoz, the Group Head of International Business told Biznews in an interview that the acquisition aligns with ME Electmetal’s str…

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How OUTA exposed R898 million “tender manipulation” by French multinational 21:14

8d ago21:14

21:14

A French multinational company has become embroiled in a third tender controversy, this time to produce “smart driving licence cards” at an inflated cost of R898,597 million - nearly double the budget. In this interview with BizNews Wayne Duvenhage, the CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), describes how the findings of its investigatio…

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DE BEER: SA - The real pawn show 22:59

10d ago22:59

22:59

In this week’s Sunday Show with Neil de Beer, he dissects the coalition battles between the DA and ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba in Gauteng, where Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink is becoming “cannon fodder”, and between the FF Plus in the Western Cape where Corné Mulder “is not standing back and has decided to continue removing the DA out of power”. …

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Frans Cronjé: GNU is the real deal, could be generational - if ’26, ’27 speed bumps are avoided 24:53

7d ago24:53

24:53

Political scientist and chairman of the SRF, Dr Frans Cronjé, described SA’s post-election choices as taking the high road to prosperity or the Chernobyl Option. Three months on, the outcome most South Africans wanted is becoming ever more firmly entrenched. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Cronjé explains why the GNU is sustainable…

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David Shapiro reveals surprising market shifts: Telecom struggles & luxury boom! 21:49

8d ago21:49

21:49

In this BizNews interview, market expert David Shapiro breaks down the latest market trends, highlighting the surprising challenges faced by the telecommunications sector and the ongoing strength of luxury brands like Richemont. Shapiro shares key insights on why telecoms are struggling to maintain profits amid intense competition, while luxury goo…

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NewsWrap Ep6: Coalitions; NHI; Plunderers; Political mergers. 22:26

8d ago22:26

22:26

In Episode Five of the BizNews NewsWrap - a tale of two very different coalitions - Hersov on the GNU; Mayor Brink on Tshwane; plus Universal healthcare in SA IS affordable (Friedland); Political mergers (Zibi); Bringing plunderers to account (Trollip; De Beer); RIP Greg Krumbock; and the week’s news that matters.…

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Mayor Brink on his crumbling coalition - One man’s grievances threatens all of Tshwane’s progress 23:12

8d ago23:12

23:12

Not quite a year and a half into recovery, the Tshwane Metro is again on the brink of descending into chaos. In this interview, Tshwane’s executive mayor, Cilliers Brink, unpacks why this is happening. He says the national leaders of Action SA, specifically its founder/president Herman Mashaba, are imposing their will on the party’s members in the …

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MK: A Formidable Coalition of the Wounded… 30:58

8d ago30:58

30:58

Political activist and commentator Phapano Phasha worked on the election communication strategy for MKP after resigning from the African National Congress (ANC), but didn’t join the party. In this interview with BizNews, she says many of the people who have joined MK ”are wounded…are running to the next best thing”. However, it is a “formidable for…

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Glynnis Breytenbach: On Simelane, Hlophe, Corruption & the GNU 11:32

9d ago11:32

11:32

In her first chat with BizNews since the election, Democratic Alliance (DA) Justice spokesperson Glynnis Breytenbach comments on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane’s alleged links to the VBS Bank scandal, saying: “…the issue is that it's untenable for her to continue as the Minister of Justice if there is in fact a matter being investigated against h…

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Mashaba: I will not let the DA eliminate me! 11:31

9d ago11:31

11:31

ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba has the country talking as the residents of the capital Tshwane are anxiously awaiting his call on a possible coalition with the African National Congress (ANC) - after it entered into a working relationship with the ANC in Joburg, and is eyeing a similar deal in Ekurhuleni next. Speaking to BizNews from New York, Mas…

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Hersov: GNU longevity; McKenzie sparkling; DA in China; party mergers; and Tshwane 20:48

9d ago20:48

20:48

It’s been three months since entrepreneur and political activist Rob Hersov shared his perspectives with the BizNews tribe. He does so here with trademark frankness in a thoughtful interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg. The straight-shooting canary in SA’s political coal mine shares insights gleaned from his own experience and wide range of conta…

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Webinar: Discovering Mauritius' residency-by-investment program: Flexibility and lifestyle insights 48:09

9d ago48:09

48:09

Catch the recording of our recent discussion with Richard Haller from Sable International about Mauritius' residency-by-investment program as an alternative to Portugal's Golden Visa. Unlike Portugal, Mauritius requires a $375,000 property investment for residency, including the investor's spouse, children, and, recently, parents. The program offer…

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Maye Musk sponsors UFS scholarship to combat malnutrition in South African women and children 16:07

9d ago16:07

16:07

Maye Musk, the mother of South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk, has established a scholarship to support students pursuing Master's degree studies in nutrition and dietetics at the University of the Free State (UFS). The initiative, aimed at addressing the critical issue of malnutrition, will partly fund two full-time master’s students research…

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The Justice Minister & VBS: All the “Red Flags”… 21:16

10d ago21:16

21:16

South Africa's Justice Minister Thembi Simelane is expected to appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional development on Friday to be questioned over an alleged link to the VBS Bank scandal. In this interview with BizNews, ActionSA’s Parliamentary caucus leader Athol Trollip lists all the “red flags” in her case - …

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Netcare CEO argues NHI ‘Middle Way’ - affordable solution that was ANC policy 20:16

10d ago20:16

20:16

Netcare CEO Richard Friedland, a medical doctor himself, is urging the ANC to dust off its original Healthcare policy which was a workable alternative to a polarising and unaffordable NHI - which will cost the country an extra R500bn a year (21% VAT anyone?). In an address yesterday to the Hospitals Association of SA, Friedland reminded the nation …

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Meet RiseMzansi’s Songezo Zibi: Why media insiders (and Rebecca) love him - and rest of SA should too 32:54

15d ago32:54

32:54

The one-time editor turned corporate executive and now political player has been a welcome addition to SA’s body politic. Through circumstances which were unimaginable just three months ago, Songezo Zibi chairs one of Parliament’s most important Committees - responsible for monitoring the trillions spent annually by the State. He spoke to BizNews e…

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Bacher: Springbok mood spreads to SA asset prices - August’s rush the proof 22:30

11d ago22:30

22:30

Legendary British manager Bill Shankly famously told the world: “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.” For the South African nation, rugby plays an identical role. David Bacher proves the point in Corion’s analysis of investment markets in August - sharing a Bokke-based presentati…

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De Beer: Silence is treason 26:20

16d ago26:20

26:20

In his weekly Sunday show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), gives his analysis of a wide range of controversies: the VBS Bank scandal that has spread from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) - and by extension MK - to the African National Congress (ANC) Minister of Justice; the “Walking Dead” like S…

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Rhodes University Management march for water… 6:35

14d ago6:35

6:35

Rhodes University Management and the SRC today (Friday) marched on the Makana Municipality - as the university was forced to temporarily suspend part of its academic programme, including formal undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and practicals, amid severe disruptions to its municipal water supply. The campus has been without municipal water since …

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NewsWrap Ep5 - By-elections, Tshwane, Free speech, Mashatile, Sasol, AI and more 35:32

18d ago35:32

35:32

A bumper episode features a spread of news on the political economy and business, seeded with developments on AI and the free speech debate - plus a cameo with a windswept mayor of the best municipality in the Western Cape. This weekly show is produced by the BizNews team, and hosted by editor Alec Hogg.…

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Dr Corné Mulder: Making sense of SA’s coalition chaos and a path to stability 23:57

15d ago23:57

23:57

Among the 14 by-elections held on Wednesday, the DA won a critical vote in Tshwane’s Ward 92 thanks to support from partners in the Metro’s ruling coalition, which did not field vote-splitting candidates. But there was also a sharp warning for the Constitutionalists as the MK Party gave the ANC in Rustenberg Ward 45 - hundreds of kilometres away fr…

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Profile of South African migrants to the UK evolving as more businesses seek opportunities and expansion – JP Breytenbac 16:18

16d ago16:18

16:18

The United Kingdom has long been a favoured destination for South Africans seeking work or residency, thanks to shared language, time zones, and historical ties. However, according to JP Breytenbach from Breytenbach Immigration Consultants, the profile of South African migrants is evolving. “There is a significant increase in business migration, wi…

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FSU’s Sara Gon on how to cool SA’s heat generated by freedom of speech (especially on social media) 27:14

16d ago27:14

27:14

In this fascinating interview, the director of SA’s Free Speech Union Sara Gon examines examples of where applying that freedom landed protagonists in hot water - referencing Elon Musk and Pavel Durov and local examples Tim Noakes, Roman Cabanac, Chris Hart, Renaldo Gouws and Pretoria Girls High. Her suggestions are to identify yourself, take respo…

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Exposed: The modus operandi of SA’s cyber crime cartels… 30:22

16d ago30:22

30:22

The chilling methods of South Africa’s cyber crime cartels and cyber criminals are laid bare by Tiaan Lombard, a cybersecurity and intelligence expert. Speaking to BizNews, he says: “If I want to gain access to, let's call it a banking system or a judicial system, whatever the case may be, it's a matter of entering into the bank, leaving a flash dr…

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CEO Baloyi: New broom sprucing up Sasol for huge local opportunities 23:51

18d ago23:51

23:51

Chemical engineer Simon Baloyi has made the ultimate Sasol journey - from bursary student to CEO. In recent years, Baloyi was part of the executive team faced with a plunging share price (R300 to under R20 in first three months of 2020) and the subsequent forced sale of assets to slash its excessive debt. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec …

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SA’s Political Players - Mashatile’s strategic brilliance; Shivambu’s missing hatred for Zuma 25:15

18d ago25:15

25:15

With the Government of National Unity having been in power for over two months already, BizNews asked Dr. Ina Gouws of the Department of Political Studies and Governance at Free State University for her impressions. She dissects the early achievements of the GNU as well as the coalition chaos at provincial and municipal level. She doesn’t think the…

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Maximising returns with Westbrooke: A deep dive into the Yield Plus fund 22:25

18d ago22:25

22:25

Alec Hogg speaks with Dino Zuccollo, Director at Westbrook Alternative Asset Management, about their innovative Yield Plus fund. Discover how this fund offers attractive returns of 9% annually and the underlying mechanics that make it appealing, particularly for South African investors dealing with exchange control and currency fluctuations. Dino e…

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DE BEER: SA - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly… 28:39

19d ago28:39

28:39

In his latest weekly Sunday show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), talks about the looting that is being exposed by ministers in the Government of National Unity (GNU); and dissects the coalition battles on provincial and local level where, in some places, old foes of the African National Congress (…

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Last chance to get tax breaks with a 12BA investment 1:00:21

21d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Catch the recording of our recent discussion on the latest 12B investment in the market—Decentral Green Energy 12B. If you're in the 45% tax bracket, this opportunity could be particularly beneficial, as Decentral can save 100% tax on contributed capital. This translates to R100 returned via tax savings for every R100 invested, supported by the Nat…

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DiData to global fame: Meet David Frankel, tech luminary, investor extraordinaire 22:01

22d ago22:01

22:01

In this insightful interview, David Frankel, a renowned tech entrepreneur and managing partner of Founder Collective, delves into his journey from the early days of his career to his pivotal role in propelling companies like Uber to global fame. Frankel shares valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, the importance of timing, and the challenges of nav…

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Chaos returns to Comrades, CMA veterans want Gayton’s intervention 20:27

23d ago20:27

20:27

The battle for the soul of the Comrades Marathon is not over - despite the crushing victory which runners achieved at the recent Special General Meeting in Pietermaritzburg. Pressure from those resisting demands for a clean administration has resulted in four resignations from the CMA board, including its respected chair and vice chair. Veteran com…

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NewsWrap Ep4 - Khumalo, Johnson, De Beer on MK chaos, Shivambu; SA’s swimming superstar; McPherson; US tipping turmoil. 24:15

23d ago24:15

24:15

In this episode escalating chaos at the MK Party after its founder exposes the fraudulent actions of the Zuma family; questions over the motives behind EFF co-founder Floyd Shivambu’s resignation from the party; teaser from the in-depth interview with swimming superstar Tatjana Smith; and why Americans are tiring of having to pay brazenly demands f…

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Meet Tatjana Smith, SA’s home-grown superstar athlete 1:02:20

23d ago1:02:20

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SA’s home-grown global swimming champion Tatjana Smith was personally responsible for bringing home almost half the nation’s total medals won at the last two Olympic games, including both the golds. In this riveting interview, the just-retired 27-year-old reflects on a two-decade journey of commitment and focus, reflecting on what it takes to compe…

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McPherson on Construction Mafia - “siege raising starts with thugs in KZN 20:03

28d ago20:03

20:03

In this interview, Dean Macpherson, chairperson of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal and a minister in South Africa's government of national unity, discussed the significant challenges facing his department, particularly concerning ongoing corruption and organized crime, often referred to as the "construction mafia." This syndicate, which ha…

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RW Johnson: Nats on Apartheid mirrored by ANC on economic policy. Race-based idiocy 19:30

26d ago19:30

19:30

Political scientist RW Johnson exposes obvious parallels between the National Party’s Apartheid project and the ANC’s obsession with racially-based economic policies. Both had disastrous consequences - and required a radical re-think, fuelled by social unrest, before abandonment. The big question is whether Cyril Ramaphosa is able to adopt the radi…

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Changes to double taxation agreement, residency presence test could be on the horizon - William Louw Sable International 16:29

26d ago16:29

16:29

If you live overseas, earn income from South Africa, or reside locally while receiving funds from abroad, navigating taxation can be incredibly complex. William Louw, a tax specialist at Sable International, shared with BizNews that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is changing its approach—now requiring submissions of returns that were prev…

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111 Gaza hostages await the outcome of ceasefire talks… 23:29

30d ago23:29

23:29

After 10 months of war, ceasefire talks are on a knife edge in the Middle East, particularly with the heightened possibility of a regional war following the assassination of Hamas’ political leader in Iran. In this interview with BizNews, Israeli diplomat and international lawyer Daniel Taub says there are still 111 hostages in captivity in the Gaz…

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