Best EV Resource Podcasts (2024)

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Impactful EV Event Strategy 53:20

2h ago53:20

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The problem with the way we've been doing EV outreach at and with events is wrong! It’s expected, unoriginal, and easily forgettable. And at the end of the day, how much impact will talking to 30 people (who don’t really care what you have to say and only approached out of curiosity), really make? Not that much. And, if you or your organization put…

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Joseph Klatt - Marble Plastics and the Art of Recycled Goods 21:20

1h ago21:20

21:20

Do you know what happens to those bread tags or misprinted 3D models? What if they could be transformed into beautiful, functional furniture? Joseph Klatt, the founder of Marble Plastics, is on a mission to revolutionize the furniture industry. His company is transforming discarded plastic – from bread tags to 3D printer waste – into durable and be…

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Energy vs Climate Promo 1:16

6h ago1:16

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David Shapiro forecasts resource revival and bond market surge 20:25

1h ago20:25

20:25

In an interview with BizNews, David Shapiro, a renowned market analyst from Sasfin Securities, shared insights on the potential resurgence of resource stocks amid global economic shifts. He highlighted optimism around platinum investments and discussed the evolving dynamics in luxury brands like Hermes and Ferrari. Shapiro also delved into the bond…

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Cadre deployment, cross-border crime - and a R6-million funeral, but there’s hope in the Free State… 20:11

1h ago20:11

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In this interview with BizNews, Roy Jankielsohn, the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the Free State, gives an update on political developments in the province. He expresses the hope that with the arrest - and impending extradition from the US - of Ace Magashule’s former PA, that there will be convictions for corruption. He also details the findi…

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EP 449: Fly Fishing Heals with Beau Beasley 34:47

1h ago34:47

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In Episode 449 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back author and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Beau Beasley. Beau discusses his new book Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Beau Beasley's Website Healing Waters Book Project Healing Waters Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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AGOA & Trump, the GNU & foreign policy - Colonel Chris Wyatt 19:50

14h ago19:50

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The United States House of Representatives has voted for a full review of US-SA relations, but retired Colonel Chris Wyatt, the former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, says he does not believe the US will remove South Africa from AGOA because it is really just a “soft power foreign policy tool to win us good favour, give us a…

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The shot that could seal a Trump presidency… 5:46

12m ago5:46

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Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt, the former Director of African Studies at the U.S. Army War College, has called for heads to roll following the failed assassination attempt on former US President and Presidential hopeful Donald Trump. “The Secret Service has failed in epic proportions…if not for windage, if not for the president turning his head at a …

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DE BEER: Trump, Malema, Zuma - what's next… 26:25

1h ago26:25

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In this interview with BizNews, Neil de Beer, President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), speaks about the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump and the iconic photo of him pumping his fist with blood streaming down his face and the US flag fluttering behind him. “…this scenario, I can tell you now, is going to play of…

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Magda Uncut: Zille should go, ESG meaningless, SA’s irrelevance and more 40:13

1d ago40:13

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In a riveting interview, Sygnia Limited CEO Magda Wierzycka discusses her controversial views on ESG investing, emphasising the need for genuine impact investing. She highlights the importance of tackling global issues like food security, renewable energy, and healthcare innovation, particularly through ventures emerging from Oxford University. She…

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Five years later, looking back at the Berkeley gas ban 26:04

1d ago26:04

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall is joined by Tom Dichristopher, senior reporter at S&P Global Commodity Insights, to discuss the movement to ban new gas hookups and require all-electric construction for new buildings. In 2023, a court struck down a gas ban in Berkeley, California, which was the first of its kind in the n…

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SA Online tool StudyStar guides on their education journey towards jobs Sou 18:52

2d ago18:52

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SA Online tool StudyStart holds students hands on their education journey towards jobs South Africa faces a significant skills mismatch. The graduate unemployment rate continues to rise, reaching 11.8% in the first quarter of this year, according to Statistics South Africa—an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the fourth quarter of 2023. Despit…

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Ian Cameron vows accountability and hope as new Police Committee Chair 18:51

2d ago18:51

18:51

Iconic crime fighter and MP Ian Cameron - who was elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament - tells BizNews viewers how the committee will function to ensure accountability, and lists his priorities as chairperson. Cameron - who had a very hostile relationship with former Police Minister Bheki Cele - also h…

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Sharing in the Benefits of Distributed Energy Resources 21:27

2d ago21:27

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Ed Cullinan, from Nova Scotia Power, discusses the Smart Grid Nova Scotia project and its goal of integrating distributed energy resources into the energy system. The project included pilot programs such as battery storage, community solar gardens, and EV smart charging. The key findings, which showed that distributed energy resources can improve a…

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HPQ Silicon Signs LOI With Evonik - World’s Largest Fumed Silica Producer 36:04

3d ago36:04

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Following HPQ Silicon’s stock halting announcement today, CEO Bernard Tourillon goes Beyond The Press Release with George Tsiolis of AGORACOM to discuss the implications of the Company’s LOI with Evonik, the global powerhouse specialty chemicals company that actually invented Fumed Silica WHO IS EVONIK? Evonik Industries AG is a publicly-listed Ger…

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Legal challenge to MK MP Hlophe’s JSC appointment … 11:09

3d ago11:09

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There has been outrage in some circles over the National Assembly’s decision to designate as members of the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission, MPs “who have previously been found guilty of misconduct or have been criticised by courts for ethical breaches, such as Dr John Hlophe and Ms Faith Muthambi”. In this interview with Biz…

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Joseph Klatt - Closing the Loop on Plastic Waste 22:26

4d ago22:26

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Did you know that plastics are as different from each other as paper is from metal? Joseph Klatt, founder of Marble Plastics, dives into the complex world of polymer types and how they impact our efforts to recycle plastic waste. Joseph’s passion for sustainability was sparked by an unlikely source - a college job collecting recycling by bicycle. T…

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Jean Pierre Verster drives investment insight: Bullish on EVs and tech titans 21:23

4d ago21:23

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Explore the dynamic world of investment through the keen insights of Jean Pierre Verster, founder and CEO of Protea Capital Management. From navigating the evolving landscape of global tech giants like Nvidia and Tencent to uncovering opportunities in luxury goods and traditional industries such as Trigano, Verster's perspective offers a unique ble…

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Magnus Heystek: Why I am investing in South Africa again 11:53

4d ago11:53

11:53

Investment strategist, Magnus Heystek, who is well known for his brutally straight forward views on the economy, has become a cautiously optimistic man. In this interview with BizNews, he shares the positive signs he has picked up from following all the economic indicators - and lists the priorities that remain to prevent a return to the edge of th…

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Russia-SA: Prigozhin’s son, influence ops… & Yevgeny going from “traitor” to “hero” 27:47

5d ago27:47

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Pavel Prigozhin , the son and heir of the late Wagner Group founder, apparently has South Africa on his radar. In this interview with BizNews, SA-Russia expert Professor Irina Filatova says “he's particularly interested in the political side of the affairs…the elections in South Africa, in Namibia, in Mozambique and Botswana.” And using private net…

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EP 448: Yellowstone Returns & Big Game Academy with Aaron Schmaus 22:29

5d ago22:29

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In Episode 448 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aaron Schmaus - outdoor entrepreneur, host of the Primitive Republic Podcast, and co-creator of the forthcoming Big Game Academy program. Formerly an extra on Yellowstone TV on Paramount, Aaron discusses the final upcoming episodes and if Kevin Costner's absence will take away from…

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DE BEER:GNU - The rocky pillar is… the ANC 30:08

6d ago30:08

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The nation has lived through another week of alliance and dis-alliance politics in South Africa. In this interview with BizNews, Neil de Beer, President of the United Independent Movement, warns that “the biggest and largest instability within the GNU” is the African National Congress (ANC) that has cracked into three factions: that of President Cy…

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ConnectHub: Teaching school pupils entrepreneurship and community self-reliance - Thebolo Motshegare 13:26

9d ago13:26

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Thebolo Motshegare is a teacher at the prestigious St Stithians College in Johannesburg. Noticing the differences in how pupils view entrepreneurship to where he hails from, Bafukeng near Rustenburg, he decided to start a non-profit organisation, Connect Hub that created a 10-week entrepreneurship programme for high school pupils. Motshegare told B…

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So you want to buy an EV: Moving past adoption barriers 17:29

8d ago17:29

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Electric vehicles are growing in popularity in the US, but purchasing one can come with a host of hurdles to navigate, from tax credits to charger availability. In this episode of Energy Evolution, correspondent Camellia Moors interviews Bryan Birsic, CEO of Motor, about the challenges faced by EV drivers and headwinds to wider EV adoption. Backed …

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SA’s fresh voices: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh - the cage-rattling sceptic SA so badly needs 21:37

9d ago21:37

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Prepare to be uplifted by this interview with Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, a fresh voice whose direct questioning and articulate commentary consistently ruffles the feathers of SA’s rich and powerful. An Oxford doctorate, award-winning book author, activist, rapper, university lecturer, potential soccer star, now trainee lawyer - creator of the mushrooming n…

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Mashaba on being outside the GNU; his Joburg Mayoral predecessor, SA's new T&I boss Tao 20:46

9d ago20:46

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Self-made entrepreneur turned politician Herman Mashaba shares some uber truths in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg - including deep concerns about his predecessor as Joburg Mayor taking over the key Trade & Industry portfolio. The way Mashaba sees it, the T&I job is way beyond the competency of ANC stalwart Parks Tao whose mess Mashaba…

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“Black Suit” hackers hold SA’s Health Service hostage: Lives on the line 11:45

9d ago11:45

11:45

A ransomware attack on South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is delaying the processing of millions of blood tests and imperiling the lives of an untold number of people. BizNews speaks to Chris Bateman, a former long-time News Editor of the South African Medical Journal - after he was contacted by the Eastern European-sounding m…

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Charging Your EV: What You Need To Know 31:50

10d ago31:50

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Buying an EV is one thing, but how can you be sure that there’s the infrastructure to support your charging? On this episode of the Reimagined Energy podcast, Maria McGowan has a conversation with Mark Marmer from Signature Electric. Mark shares his insights on a wide range of electric vehicle topics, including the industry's evolution, charging in…

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Canada vs Climate: Federal Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson 58:53

10d ago58:53

58:53

David, Sara, and Ed talk to Canada's Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson. Show Notes: (02:57) Powering Canada Forward (04:24) Modernizing the energy sector (06:28) Powering Canada (07:46) Canada’s Electric Reliability Framework (11:30) Canadian Climate Institute (12:17) Mohawk Council of Kahnawake inks deal with Hydro-Québec …

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Helen Zille: DA won’t prop up ANC in Gauteng - ‘play fair or we’re out’ 20:22

10d ago20:22

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Freshly returned from another bout of high pressure-negotiating, DA Federal Council chair Helen Zille unpacks what’s been going on in negotiations with the ANC on forming a provincial government in Gauteng. In brief: the ANC needs cabinet seats to satisfy its various factions, but the DA refuses to “help the Gauteng ANC fix its own problems” so is …

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“Smaller acts of sabotage” by Zuma’s MK Party can’t be ruled out - Langelihle Malimela, S&P Global Risk 20:40

10d ago20:40

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As President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet finds its feet, the question now is how it will navigate power-sharing dynamics after losing its parliamentary majority. Langelihle Malimela from S&P Global Risk told Biznews that he thinks President Ramaphosa is going to get “a lot of support” from opposition political parties for his economic policies. “…

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Bacher on June’s market drivers - locally all about GNU; Trump Trade on Wall Street 24:49

11d ago24:49

24:49

Dramatic news flow at home and abroad had a significant impact on asset prices in the month just past as we hear from Corion Capital’s founder David Bacher. He explains why this was the kind of month that could make or break a money manager’s career. Bacher spoke to BizNews editor Alec HoggBy BizNews

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Aryeh Alex - Creating Green Jobs from Food Scraps 29:45

11d ago29:45

29:45

Did you know that Columbus, Ohio generates a staggering one million pounds of food waste per day? But the city taking concrete steps towards sustainability, and Aryeh Alex, its Sustainability Manager, is leading the charge. The city's ambitious Climate Action Plan has already seen success with its weekly recycling program. The new food scrap drop-o…

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Hard Truths: The GNU, Shell’s exit, corruption & ethics-Professor Bonang Mohale 23:02

11d ago23:02

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South Africa urgently needs ethical leadership to heal a divided nation. That has been the call from business icon Professor Bonang Mohale, who is on an international list of the 100 most reputable Africans. In this interview with BizNews, Professor Mohale warns the new Government of National Unity (GNU) that leadership is “not an opportunity for e…

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SA’s fresh voices: Gareth Cliff - entrepreneur, iconoclast, thinker explains why SA a good place to be right now 24:57

11d ago24:57

24:57

As the country enters its new political era, Gareth Cliff’s authentic voice is deservedly attracting deserved recognition. A straight-talking media version of rabidly independent financial advisor Magnus Heystek, Cliff’s decade-old self-built canoe is steaming ahead, supporting the thesis that independent thought trumps commercially driven narrativ…

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SA’s fresh voices: Phumlani Majozi - writer, author, pundit; endorser of free enterprise 21:53

15d ago21:53

21:53

Freshly returned from participating in annual Aspen Ideas Festival, Phumlani Majozi is delighted at how Election’24 and its aftermath has worked out. A prolific columnist, author and vlogger, the 35 year old from Stanger shares the story of his personal development and enthusiasm for promoting the contestation of ideas. He spoke to BizNews editor A…

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EP 447: Overturning Chevron Doctrine Won't Ruin Conservation (ft. Luke Hilgemann) 26:42

11d ago26:42

26:42

In Episode 467 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Luke Hilgemann from International Order of T. Roosevelt to discuss how Chevron Doctrine being overturned is actually a good thing for conservation and our sporting way of life. Plus, the latest of wolf reintroduction and Florida's Yes on 2 ballot measure. Tune in to learn more! SHO…

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Paul Theron reveals hot stocks amid South African government shifts 27:44

12d ago27:44

27:44

In an engaging discussion, Bronwyn Nielsen and Paul Theron, CEO of Vestact, explore the latest trends in government policies and their impact on hot stocks. Theron provides keen insights into how regulatory changes and economic strategies are influencing market dynamics, highlighting key sectors poised for growth. With a focus on navigating the com…

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EP 446: Hunter & Gun Owner GOTV Efforts (ft. Baker Leavitt) 36:29

12d ago36:29

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In Episode 446 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Baker Leavitt - CEO of Digital Mongoose. Baker also works with Black Rifle Coffee Company and the Hunter Recruitment Project. Baker joins the program to discuss why hunters and gun owners don't vote and how to drive them to the polls, especially with their rights and access on the lin…

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Cabinet GNU: The strengths, the weaknesses — Ray Hartley 15:06

13d ago15:06

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There are some big surprises and disappointments in the first Cabinet of South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU). In this interview with BizNews, Ray Hartley of The Brenthurst Foundation looks at how well matched the new Cabinet is to deal with the country’s priorities over the next five years. He says it is “clearly not a proportiona…

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DE BEER: GNU - The End Game 26:00

14d ago26:00

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With South Africa at “boiling point” and running gun battles on the Cape Flats, negotiations for the country’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) took some dramatic turns this week as more parties (including the EFF and BOSA) entered into coalition talks with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) while the Democratic Alliance (DA) teetered…

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HPQ Silicon Goes "Beyond The AGM" With AGORACOM 51:52

16d ago51:52

51:52

Following the Company's 2024 AGM today, CEO Bernard Tourillon goes Beyond The AGM with George Tsiolis of AGORACOM to present the Company's latest Power Point Presentation.

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Van der Molen: Safair ignores SA ownership laws and heavily subsidised by Irish parent 19:50

16d ago19:50

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Accounts publicly available in in Ireland’s Companies Office show that since 2019, SA’s dominant domestic airline, Safair, has been 75% owned by European operator ASL Holdings - contravening South African regulations stipulating a 25% foreign limit. Cemair founder and CEO Miles van der Molen believes sine May last year its Irish parent has been sub…

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As the EU cracks down on 'forever chemicals,' is the energy sector prepared? 28:21

16d ago28:21

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Also known as 'forever chemicals', PFAS materials can be found in frying pans and rain coats, but also in hydrogen electrolyzers and batteries. After a group of countries proposed a ban on PFAS chemicals in the EU in 2023, legislators are expected to restrict their use. On this episode, correspondent Camilla Naschert hears from scientists Christina…

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Stellenbosch University joins anti-corruption drive, Koogan Pillay eyes GNU boost 15:18

17d ago15:18

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Stellenbosch University (SU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of South Africa - the country’s anti-corruption unit - to find new approaches and strategies in the fight against corruption. South Africa ranks 83 out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (…

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David Shapiro predicts strong rand surge amid global market optimism 19:01

17d ago19:01

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In a dynamic interview with Bronwyn Nielsen, David Shapiro forecasts a potential strengthening of the rand, anticipating significant movements below 17.50. Emphasizing both local initiatives and global economic trends, Shapiro discusses promising sectors like weight loss pharmaceuticals, highlighting Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as key players. His i…

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Taking the Risk Out of High-Risk Energy Decisions 18:33

18d ago18:33

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Choosing a sustainable energy model is a big decision with many moving parts. But Terri-Lynn Duque from Ignite Energy Solutions has all the answers to dissolve lingering apprehension about renewable energy and dispel common myths. Terri-Lynn discusses her work in helping clients build strategies for Net Zero electricity systems that focus on their …

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HPQ Silicon Applauds Canadian Government For Adding Silicon To Country's Critical Minerals List 34:02

17d ago34:02

34:02

On June 10th, Canada added silicon metal to its critical minerals list. The Canadian Minister of Natural Resources emphasized the significance of critical minerals as the building blocks for the green and digital economy. There is no energy transition without critical minerals: no batteries, no electric cars, no wind turbines, and no solar panels. …

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Stellenbosch University’s ’’Nagligte” Saga - Wilgenhof Alumni welcomes suspension of residence closure 28:51

21d ago28:51

28:51

Allegations of institutionalised racism and abuse of younger students at the Wilgenhof residence of Stellenbosch University created a media storm. The university established a three-person panel headed by Adv NC de Jager to investigate. It recommended that the 121-year-old residence for around 200 students in the heart of the campus be closed at th…

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Aryeh Alex - Leveling up from Console to Conservation 28:21

18d ago28:21

28:21

Can a childhood of playing video games lead to a passion for protecting the planet? Aryeh Alex, the Executive Director of Keep Columbus Beautiful and Sustainability Manager for the city of Columbus, shares his unlikely path from an indoorsy kid who dreaded nature camps to a passionate environmental advocate. Aryeh's transformative experience at Yos…

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