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Omaha 2014: Kooyman and Shapiro at 5:45am on AGM Day - what to expect today from Warren Buffett
May 03, 2014 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBLike the rest of the South African contingent, top SA money managers Kokkie Kooyman and David Shapiro got an early start to Berkshire Hathaway AGM day. Here they, and some of the other members in the group, explain what why they're so excited about the next 12 or so hours.
Omaha 2014: Alec's Diary - 4am start for my 7th Berkshire AGM; fracking, QE and more
May 03, 2014 10:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAlec Hogg's diary entry for the morning of Saturday, May 3rd - the Berkshire Hathaway AGM in Omaha. Pictured here with Theo Voster of Galileo Capital, he is one of 40 000 pilgrims who have travelled to Warren Buffett's home town for the grand occasion. In this entry Alec also summarises the highlights of Friday's Value Investor Conference - Fracking, the results of QE and the sharing of insights from a money manager who worked closely with the legendary Sir John Templeton; Julian Robertson an...
Omaha 2014: David Shapiro gets Fracking lesson, leaves wanting to buy more Sasol shares
May 03, 2014 02:57 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBAlec Hogg catches up with Sasfin duo David Shapiro and Duncan Studer after the conclusion of the 2014 Value Investor Conference in Omaha. They get an insight into how Shale gas is transforming the USA; why Sasol is so well positioned to benefit; and reflect on the Three Golden Rules of investing.
Quantitative Easing's end game: US guru strips away facade to expose ugly inflation lurking
May 03, 2014 02:16 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBAlec Hogg talks to top fund manager Kokkie Kooyman about some scary analysis to emerge from the 2014 Value Investor conference in Omaha. If inflation re-emerges as a result of QE, which US guru Arnold vd Berg warns is possible, some very big international bankruptcies are probable. With Japanese banks heading the queue.
BizNews Radio - Friday 2 May
May 02, 2014 12:06 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBUnintended consequences of BEE
Alec's Omaha diary - NFM, Gorat's, SA features at Value Investor Conference and Howard Buffett
May 02, 2014 11:49 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAlec Hogg takes us on a visit to the biggest furniture store in the world, Warren Buffett's house, a great T-Bone at Buffett's favourite steakhouse Gorat's; and the opening session at the Value Investor Conference where Bidvest's Brian Joffe, SA retailers and PSG got honourable mentions.
SIM Global's Kokkie Kooyman on his 14th attendance of the Berkshire AGM
May 02, 2014 03:08 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBBerkshire Hathaway AGM veteran Kokkie Kooyman tells Alec Hogg (on an Omaha bus) the reason for bringing 54 clients to hear Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger - and why he keeps coming back every year.
BizNews Radio - Thursday 1 May
May 01, 2014 14:44 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBBizNews Radio - Thursday 1 May by Biznews.com
Alec Hogg's Berkshire diary: After 30 hours getting here, Omaha is a welcome surprise
May 01, 2014 12:14 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBThe first entry in Alec Hogg's audio diary from his 2014 visit to Warren Buffett chaired Berkshire Hathaway AGM in Omaha. A description of the trip, the city and a welcome surprise on arrival.
Biznews Radio Wednesday 30 April
April 30, 2014 11:27 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBBiznews Radio Wednesday 30 April by Biznews.com
25 April Powerlunch interview - Kimon Boyiatjis
April 30, 2014 09:58 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBPower Lunch interview with Kimon Boyiatjis - Trident Capital
Full audio interview with Dragon's Den mentor - James Caan
April 30, 2014 08:25 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDownloadable podcast of Alec Hogg's interview with James Caan on business and how to promote entrepreneurship.
Biznews Radio Tuesday April 29 - Special interview with James Caan
April 29, 2014 14:39 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBAlec Hogg talks to Dragon's Den member James Caan about how South Africa can learn from the UK's experience where the Government funded, Caan-driven project is creating 40 companies a day.
Biznews Radio Friday 25th April - Advanced Health up 36%; GS's Coleman on FT OpEd; Eskom's future
April 25, 2014 15:24 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this pre-long weekend edition of Biznews Radio Alec Hogg and Lucy Ferreira talk about today's market-moving news, hear from Carl Grillenberger on his JSE debutant Advanced Health which rewarded stags with a 36% return; talk to Goldan Sach MD Colin Coleman about his OpEd in today's Financial Times newspaper; and get insight from energy expert Lee Swan on the future of electricity, Eskom and the opportunity for the private sector in the State-monopolised sector.
Carl Grillenberger: Strong debut, big plans for his Advanced Health, today's new JSE listing
April 25, 2014 08:21 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBCarl Grillenberger's Advanced Health enjoyed a strong debut on the JSE this morning with stags reaping an immediate 25% profit (some up to 35%) with strong volumes traded. For Grillenberger, it's second time around. after a series of acquisitions and significant value added to the share price, his 1986 listing Presmed was eventually sold to Afrox Health. Investors are betting Grillenberger will do it again.
Biznews Radio Thurs 24 April - Rebosis, Thembeka and improving your memory
April 24, 2014 15:28 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this edition of Biznews Radio, Alec Hogg and Lucy Ferreira bring you the latest news from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and a taster of interviews and articles on Biznews.com including the rise of Rebosis; the Thembeka Capital bonanza and Marika Sboros on how to eat right to improve your memory.
Meintjies: Update shows Cutifani is getting Anglo back on track
April 24, 2014 11:56 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBMeintjies: Update shows Cutifani is getting Anglo back on track by Biznews.com
Biznews Radio Wed 23rd April - Sanlam, e-tolls and Discovery
April 23, 2014 15:39 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this edition of Biznews radio Alec Hogg and Lucy Ferreira provide an update on the markets and interviews focusing on Sanlam's R1.25bn investment into Malaysia; why SANRAL expects a lot more Gautengers to start paying the e-tolls; and how Discovery Insure is changing driving habits through incentives (and is now targeting 18 to 25 year olds)
Thembeka Capital shoots the lights out, doubles dividend
April 23, 2014 14:32 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBBiznews.com's go-to man on BEE shares, chartered accountant Riaz Gardee, provides background on the big news in the OTC market this week - the doubling by Thembeka Capital's dividend payout
Eskom monopoly ending as SA electricity firmly on the road to privatisation
April 23, 2014 14:21 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBEnergy specialist Lee Swan of Cygnet Consulting discusses the low profile ISMO Bill which is due for passing by South Africa's Parliament after the May 7 Election. She explains why it will change the county's energy equation, ending Eskom's energy supply monopoly and opening up opportunities for many new players.
Disruption Discovery Style - changing car insurance one incentive at a time
April 23, 2014 08:28 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAs you'll hear in this Podcast, SA's fastest growing financial services group Discovery has an in-built belief that incentives change behaviour. Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip says offering rewards for better driving is not only saving clients money, but his user base's road accident fatality rate is a third of the national average. An interview that will appear to entrepreneurs, drivers - and those who fascinating by human behaviour.
Biznews Radio - What SA's super rich are thinking and FlySafair goes for Jhb/CPT route
April 22, 2014 15:17 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBAlec Hogg presents a wrap of the South African markets and provides a taster of what you can find on Biznews.com - in this edition an interview with Johan van Zyl on what the Super Rich are thinking ahead of SA's Election; and FlySafair's aggressive entry into the discount airline market.
What South Africa's Super Rich (R200m-plus)are thinking
April 22, 2014 13:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBStonehage is an investment business which serves Ultra High Net Worth families and entrepreneurs. With a minimum asset base of $20m required, operating at this level gives CEO Johan van Zyl a unique insight into how South Africa's seriously rich are thinking. The May 7 Election, not surprisingly, is on their minds.
Unleashing human potential in South Africa - John Mauldin and Andy Andrews
April 11, 2014 12:36 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBGlobal financial guru John Mauldin and leading academic and thinker Prof Andy Andrews grace the Biznews studio to chat to Alec Hogg about ways to catapult the South African economy onto the fast track. The conversation ranges from role models to common sense; from new ideas to implementing tried and trusted tools. Applicable for any company, and country, anywhere.
Phumelela share price hits new record on good profits and bookies coming to Tellytrack party
April 11, 2014 11:42 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBPhumelela's chief executive Rian du Plessis unpacks the horse racing and betting company's fight with bookmakers over the provision of its Tellytrack channel in betting shops. Profits for the first half of the financial year continue to rise, driving the share price to a record high which Du Plessis believes is fully justified.
Transaction Capital's new CEO: Great market niche and R750m in the bank for new acquisitions
April 11, 2014 08:13 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBDavid Hurwitz, the new CEO of Transaction Capital, dispelled perceptions that the JSE-listed company would be rolled up after selling two major assets and returning chunks of capital to shareholders. With plenty of cash in the bank, he's all geared up to drive more deeply into the niches the group focuses on - including the financing of taxis.
Michael Jordaan on the week in Silicon Valley that changed his life, Mxit, FNB and more.
April 10, 2014 16:52 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBMichael Jordaan, the former chief executive of FNB, talks to Alec Hogg about life after banking, the week in Silicon Valley that changed his life, and how he's finding innovative start-ups for his venture capital investments.
Sol Kerner - personal insights from the former CEO of Sun International, David Coutts-Trotter
April 08, 2014 11:43 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBDavid Coutts-Trotter first started working with Sol Kerzner two decades back. In this interview, the former CEO of Sun International explains why Kerzner's legacy will last.
Peter Sullivan on the Ultimate Political Tour, and why the EFF will kill Zuma's Presidency
April 08, 2014 08:45 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFormer Editor in Chief of Independent Newspapers, Peter Sullivan, is the doyen of South African political journalists. And one of the great story-tellers. He popped around to the Biznews studio at the JSE to talk about his Political Tour, the 40 seats he expects the EFF to win in the Election - and why this could end Jacob Zuma's Presidency.
Today's new listing Safari - shunned two takeover approaches ahead of its JSE debut
April 07, 2014 08:17 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBSafari Property, whose shares listed on the JSE today, pioneered shopping centres in formerly Black-only townships. Founder Francois Marais takes us through the company's tough early days establishing its Mamelodi project and its aggressive future plans, which include new developments in Bushbuckridge and Rustenburg.
Blackrock director Marilyn Watson - bullish on Sterling, the SARB, holding SA bonds
April 07, 2014 07:04 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBMarilyn Watson, Blackrock director, fixed interest specialist, a Cambridge Blue in tennis and former Bank of England economist, visited the Biznews.com studio this morning. She shared Blackrock's view on the UK economy (bullish), Pound Sterling (very bullish), management at the SA Reserve Bank (highly complimentary) and South African bonds which the huge money manager holds in its portfolios.
Absa's ETF Tzar Vladimir Nedeljkovic on rationale behind the launch of the new Palladium ETF
March 31, 2014 07:46 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBAbsa has launched its third precious metals Exchange Traded Fund after the hugely successful gold and platinum offerings which have attracted over R32bn from investors.
Inside the social media phenomenon around the Pistorius murder trial and how it's changing media
March 27, 2014 08:22 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSocial media and mobile specialist Gustav Praekelt talks to Biznews.com's Alec Hogg about results from monitoring of the unprecedented social media interest in a court case - and how it signals a significant change in the way we consume information.
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie on the disruptive bank that keeps eating the Big Five's lunch
March 26, 2014 11:41 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSouth Africa's banking disruptor, Capitec, continues to power ahead. In this relaxed interview CEO Gerrie Fourie (white shirt - right) talks to Biznews.com's Alec Hogg about the business model, client growth and financial results to end February 2014.
Alan Hilburg: MH 370 - How NOT to handle a communications crisis
March 25, 2014 13:25 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBGlobal crisis communications specialist Alan Hilberg talks to Biznews.com about the "shameful" management of MH370 - the Malaysian Airlines flight which disappeared. Hilburg, the brains behind the successful management of J&J's Tylenol Crisis and has been involved in three similar airline disasters, says this is a textbook case for students on how NOT to handle a communications crisis.
Azar Jammine debunks 500 000 new jobs myth - more credible Stats SA survey says 30 000
March 24, 2014 15:27 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBAzar Jammine of Econometrix explains why two surveys from Stats come to very different conclusions on the number of new jobs created last year, saying the one that reflects 30 000 growth is credible; the one claiming 507 000, not so.
Most profitable BEE share transaction ever? Sanlam makes billions for Patrice Motsepe and partners
March 24, 2014 14:11 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBBiznews.com's BEE shares specialist Riaz Gardee unpacks the hugely successful Sanlam BEE transaction which added billions more to billionaire Patrice Motsepe's net worth - turning his R200m investment into an R8bn pot of gold.
Thembeka attracts savvy Black buyers - discounted way into Curro, Capitec and others
March 24, 2014 14:02 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBIn his regular wrap of the latest trading action on the BEE share market, Equity Express director Etienne Nel focuses on the deep discount being offered to qualifying shareholders by Thembeka Capital and the appeal of the Multichoice Phutuma Nathi shares.
SA's shale gas shocker - Luke Havemann explains the SA Government's "nationalisation by stealth"
March 13, 2014 12:52 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBDr. Luke Havemann is a senior associate at ENSafrica who specialises in oil and gas law and is the only practising attorney in South Africa who holds a PhD in the field, which he received from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and where he was awarded the CB Davidson scholarship. Prior to joining ENSafrica, he founded the only Southern African law firm that was geared exclusively towards providing legal advice to the energy industry. Luke explains the "catastrophic" implications on the pr...
Peter Major: Digging for ten baggers and other golden opportunities that abound in SA mining
March 04, 2014 14:29 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBPeter Major is the pre-eminent mining investor in South Africa. In this Biznews Podcast he talks to Alec Hogg about what he does for a living - looking for mining opportunities where returns start at 100% and run to generating 10 times the initial investment.