Best Beers And Boost Podcasts (2024)

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Why does LTIMindtree continue to struggle? 4:29

6m ago4:29

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, September 25, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Anura Dissanayake became Sri Lanka's new president this week. Leading a socialist alliance, he won on the back of an anti-corruption campaign. We i…

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Ramaphosa/Musk ‘Bromance’ confirmed in NY footage 12:02

24m ago12:02

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South Africa’s GCIS has released footage of an extremely friendly engagement in New York between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the world’s richest man, SA-born-and-bred super entrepreneur Elon Musk. BizNews UK correspondent Linda van Tilburg has been following the story and explaining its significance. She spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…

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Cheaper diamonds are here 4:09

41m ago4:09

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, September 24, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Banks are finding creative ways to attract new customers amid a deposit crunch. Smaller banks in particular are spicing up their offerings to stand o…

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Navigating Market Peaks: Insights on the U.S. Economy and Stock Trends- David Shapiro 21:19

1h ago21:19

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In a recent conversation, Alec Hogg interviews David Shapiro about the current optimism in American markets, where the S&P and Dow have reached record highs amid falling interest rates. Despite this bullish sentiment, David highlights lingering skepticism about the economy, driven by political narratives and the aftermath of COVID-19. He predicts t…

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BizNews Briefing: Loadshedding; Tshwane; PWC; Lomas; Perplexity 24:59

2h ago24:59

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In this episode of the daily BizNews programme, editor Alec Hogg taps into the hottest stories of the moment from an end date for loadshedding through to how former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas got sucked into corruption; plus the inevitability of the Big Four accounting firms splitting their businesses; to a potential nightmare for Google - and Neil …

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BNIC#1 redux - Eskom chair Mteto Nyati: Q&A with the tribe covering loadshedding, and past, present and future. 44:58

19h ago44:58

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In this Q&A session with the BizNews tribe, Eskom chair Mteto Nyati addressed critical issues surrounding South Africa's energy crisis, particularly focusing on the ongoing challenges of loadshedding. He reflected on the company's past struggles, emphasizing the need for a data-driven approach to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. Nya…

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BNIC#1 redux - Eskom chair Mteto Nyati: Addressing corruption, costs, stakeholders - and De Ruyter 14:50

2h ago14:50

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Mteto Nyati, Eskom chairman, discusses the challenges South Africa's power utility, has faced in addressing corruption, inefficiencies, and energy security. Nyati explains the steps Eskom has taken under the new board’s leadership, including the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to monitor and manage both internal operations …

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Boost to SA’s circular economy… 14:40

12h ago14:40

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South Africa’s efforts to build a circular economy for post-consumer packaging are in the spotlight with the country’s most experienced producer responsibility organisation, Petco, and recycling partner Extrupet’s new PET processing facility that represents a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa. When it comes on stream in 2025, the facility hou…

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Time to work from Dubai? 4:11

19m ago4:11

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, September 23, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Aswath Damodaran is known as the "dean of valuation". In a free-wheeling conversation with Abhishek Mukherjee, Damodaran talks about how he assesses c…

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De Beer: Economic terrorism, a new faceless war & the last Waltz in Tshwane 30:39

28m ago30:39

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In his latest “Sunday Show” with BizNews, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer names the Flop of the Week & the Hero of the Week; tells viewers why Angie Motshekga is not competent to be Minister of Defence; hails the extradition of Mike Lomas on graft charges; previews the looming vote for - or against - Tshwane Mayor Cilliers …

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Paul O’Sullivan: Once respected CEO Mike Lomas back in SA to ’fess up on R1.4bn Eskom fraud 25:19

3h ago25:19

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Ace forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has landed another big fish in a six year investigation into a R1.4bn Eskom fraud. One of the key facilitators of the heist, former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas, today landed at OR Tambo after losing his case against extradition from the UK. Lomas’s return to SA will accelerate the State’s criminal trial again…

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Adani readies $7 billion war chest 3:39

4d ago3:39

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, September 20, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. On Thursday, Indian equity markets hit another record high following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points—double…

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Ian Cameron goes after “porn” General 23:21

1h ago23:21

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In this interview with BizNews Ian Cameron, the Chair of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, lists the reason why he has written to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to ask for a review of the appointment of Major General Patrick Mbotho as Divisional Commissioner: National Priority Offences in the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. Am…

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BizNews Briefing - Rate cut joy; immature politicians; Remgro v Discovery; Exploding pagers 43:11

11h ago43:11

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In the last episode of its first week, BizNews Briefing covers today’s news that matters, ranging from how the Israelis created exploding pagers used by its enemies through to politics and business. The Briefing is hosted by BizNews editor Alec Hogg.By BizNews

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Sean Peche - Praising Mteto; comparing Discovery and Remgro; and stocks after rate cut 21:55

1h ago21:55

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Ranmore founder Sean Peche specialises in finding cheap shares, often among the neglected small and medium-sized listed companies. He pays little attention to the ‘big news’ like the surprise 50 basis point rate cut from the US Fed, preferring to focus on areas where he can see opportunities to buy low and sell high. Freshly returned to his UK base…

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Groundbreaking SA platform AI Farmer harnesses AI to empower small farmers - Francois Rossouw, CEO SAAI 18:02

22h ago18:02

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Farmers in Southern Africa face numerous challenges, including water scarcity, climate change, fluctuating commodity prices, and pest management. To tackle these issues, the Southern African Agricultural Initiative (SAAI) has introduced AI Farmer, an innovative AI platform designed specifically for family farmers. This world-first, WhatsApp-based p…

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Why a surprise US rate cut is good news for SA stocks, economic growth – Kevin Lings 21:24

6d ago21:24

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Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings says he now spends at least half his time researching what’s happening in the US - that’s how important the world’s biggest economy is for South African investment markets. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, he unpacks why last night’s bigger-that-expected US rate cut is excellent news for SA and, t…

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BNIC#1 Cy Jacobs: SA's election outcome, Eskom’s improvements, and the evolving financial market 58:19

4h ago58:19

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At the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, Cy Jacobs, CEO of 36One Asset Managers, painted a promising picture for South Africa’s investment landscape. Emphasizing the country's renewed potential for growth, Jacobs highlighted key factors including government initiatives like Operation Vulindlela, Eskom’s improvements, and the evolving financial …

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Be aware of the bull market’s investing myths 4:26

30m ago4:26

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, September 19, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. India’s frontline equity indices traded within a narrow range on Wednesday amid market volatility, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial…

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

1h ago44:53

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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

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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

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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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We ❤️ Flow (#41) 33:05

6h ago33:05

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News Introducing: Copilot Page in Power Platform Admin Center (Preview) by Caitlin Shaw Welcome to Episode 3 of #AIinAction: Building with Copilot Studio" with Elaiza Benitez on LinkedIn How to get the Dataverse Table’s first row from List Rows in Power Automate? By Arun Potti Jonas Rapp announced FetchXML Builder export to Excel on LinkedIn Human …

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Adani’s semiconductor play 4:20

32m ago4:20

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, 18 September 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Indian benchmark indices, the Nifty and the Sensex, saw a marginal rise on Tuesday as traders remained cautious ahead of US Fed’s policy decision. T…

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

2h ago44:10

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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

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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

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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

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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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Three-Month Delay for implementation of Bela Bill but legal action still considered – Theuns Eloff 12:39

2d ago12:39

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela Bill) into law, which proposes various amendments, including giving provincial Heads of Departments greater control over schools’ language and admission policies. The Bill removes some decision-making powers from school governing bodies and is seen as a direct…

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Govt boost for drone industry 3:47

26m ago3:47

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, September 17, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Indian frontline indices ended Monday's trading session with modest gains despite hitting fresh record highs intraday. The Nifty 50 ended the session…

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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

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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

3d ago19:16

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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

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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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Will this leap of ‘faith’ pay off? 4:07

35m ago4:07

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, September 16, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. India’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India, just made it easier for companies to get their hands on up to 25% of another company'…

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

1h ago24:38

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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

9d ago12:48

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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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Why did the markets hit record highs yesterday? 3:59

9d ago3:59

3:59

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, September 13, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. The Indian stock markets set new record highs yesterday. Nifty was up by 1.9 percent, while Sensex rose by 1.8 percent. But this time it wasn't just b…

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What's wrong with a millet burger bun? 3:45

12d ago3:45

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, September 12, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Bigbasket's quick commerce game is going strong — not just in big cities, but also in smaller towns. Customers from these cities are spending upward…

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Fighting Bheki Cele’s bloodbath legacy 20:34

1d ago20:34

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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

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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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Apple's new iPhone expected to sell well in India 4:47

2d ago4:47

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, September 11, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. The Indian equities markets rose for a second consecutive trading session yesterday. Both the Sensex and the Nifty rose by around 0.4 percent on Tu…

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#149- Becoming a Smarter Investor with Steve Foerster 1:09:14

8d ago1:09:14

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Stephen Foerster, a professor of finance at the Ivy Business School, discusses various topics related to investing, including the impact of election years on the markets, the importance of having an investment philosophy, and the role of bonds in a portfolio. Foerster shares his personal investment philosophy and highlights the challenges of trying…

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From pennies to billionaire, thanks to Adani 4:08

3d ago4:08

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, September 10, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Indian equity markets rose on Monday. Nifty was up by 0.34 percent, while Sensex increased by 0.46 percent. India Inc is tightening its employment co…

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

8d ago21:14

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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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Why are Indians buying fewer cars? 3:56

4d ago3:56

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, September 9, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. The Indian government is exploring the creation of its first sovereign wealth fund by pooling shares it owns in publicly traded companies. This propose…

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

11d ago22:59

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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

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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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The looming threat of a US recession 4:05

14d ago4:05

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, September 6, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Indian equity markets fell for a second consecutive day on Thursday. The benchmark Nifty index was down 0.21 percent, while Sensex dropped 0.18 percent…

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

8d ago21:49

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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

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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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