https://www.biznews.com/ Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe. Investing en Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:24:38 +0200 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.3.0 BizNews no Daily feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1500/logo_8218_20250908_210546_1400.jpeg https://www.biznews.com/ Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe. BizNews episodic BizNews alec@biznews.com false ZA https://iono.qa/e/1655039 https://iono.qa/e/1655039 Investing Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Roodt on SA's bloated public wages; MacKay on motor industry; Mideast crisis deepens 0 0 BizNews full 11:51 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1654761 https://iono.qa/e/1654761 Investing Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:56:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: Rob Hersov and Dawie Roodt at BNC#8; SPR oil release; Meta deploying AI chips 0 0 BizNews full 17:05 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1654625 https://iono.qa/e/1654625 Investing Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: US Ambassador Bozell's BNC#8 warning; Yardeni's $6,000 Gold call; Sean Peche's wealth-building wisdom 0 0 BizNews full 10:45 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1654336 https://iono.qa/e/1654336 Investing Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:40:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: Oil release; Bozell warns US patience is ‘running out’; Nyati on SA’s survival rate 0 0 BizNews full 18:15 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1654214 https://iono.qa/e/1654214 Investing Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Oil whipsaws on Trump comments, UBS on energy risk, and Cy Jacobs’ wealth building tip 0 0 BizNews full 10:36 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1654116 https://iono.qa/e/1654116 Investing Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0200 0 0 BNC#8: New US envoy Brent Bozell’s first public address in SA: Trade, trust and tough truths 0 0 BizNews full 33:17 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1653883 https://iono.qa/e/1653883
On the tech front, we dive into the unprecedented legal battle as Anthropic sues the US government over "supply chain risk" labels. Finally, Henry Blodget joins us to discuss the AI software selloff and whether OpenAI is facing its "Yahoo moment" as competitors like Google Gemini close the gap. ]]> Investing Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: Trump’s Iran strategy, NATO missile intercepts, and Anthropic’s legal war 0 0 BizNews full 20:17 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1653786 https://iono.qa/e/1653786 Investing Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Oil rallies past $100 as Hormuz tension persists; PA MP defends Normandien Farms 0 0 BizNews full 11:15 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1653481 https://iono.qa/e/1653481 Investing Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:48:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak - Mon 9 March: Oil Surges past $100; ANC under fire as US targets allies; SA factory chaos 0 0 BizNews full 27:50 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1653383 https://iono.qa/e/1653383 Investing Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0200 0 0 The NdB Sunday Show — (Ret.)Col Chris Wyatt: How Trump is taking the ANC's allies off the chess board... 0 0 BizNews full 22:54 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1653057 https://iono.qa/e/1653057 Investing Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0200 0 0 Patriotic Alliance MP speaks out on chaotic Normandien Farms oversight visit 0 0 BizNews full 17:24 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652931?v=2 https://iono.qa/e/1652931?v=2 The higher oil price - now above $80 a barrel from below $60 a week ago - is significantly impacting global inflation expectations, triggering nervous trading on Wall Street overnight.

Also in Today's Daybreak: Global and local markets are under pressure, with the JSE down 0.75%, mainly due to a 2.5% fall in resource stocks. The Rand opened at R16.60 against the US dollar. Gold and Bitcoin remain steady at $5,150 and $71,250, respectively.

SA's Geopolitical Tightrope: ANC Top Seven member Nomvula Mokonyane visited the Iranian Embassy in Pretoria to sign a condolence book for the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Professor Edward Minnie discusses how this brings South Africa's delicate position on the war into sharp focus.

Iranian Succession & Trump: Donald Trump is insisting on being involved in the selection of the new Iranian leader and strongly opposes a "North Korean style" succession by the Ayatollah's son. However, the FT's Tehran correspondent reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei has already emerged as the leading candidate in highly confidential initial voting.

Investment Strategy Insights: Piet Viljoen discusses his worldwide flexible 'Cockroach' fund. He shares his protective strategy of holding a high exposure to previously inexpensive energy assets to guard against unpredictable global events. He also unpacks Warren Buffett's approach to geopolitics and explains his allocation to cryptocurrency. ]]> Investing Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:14:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Fri 6 Mar: SA braces for R8/Litre petrol shock amid Iran Conflict; Plus Trump vs. Tehran Succession 0 0 BizNews full 22:19 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652863 https://iono.qa/e/1652863 Investing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Viljoen on SA asset resilience; Major on Iran's minerals market impact; Goldman Sachs CEO 0 0 BizNews full 12:27 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652794 https://iono.qa/e/1652794 Investing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0200 0 0 Director's Cut: Piet Viljoen — War, Bitcoin and why SA stocks may be the world’s best bargain. 0 0 BizNews full 26:19 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652709 https://iono.qa/e/1652709 Investing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Thu 5 March 2026: Debunking myths and navigating the fog of war 0 0 BizNews full 43:20 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652692 https://iono.qa/e/1652692 Investing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0200 0 0 Dr Edward Mienie - Trump’s war plans, the Epstein Files, and the ANC’s Motsepe Card… 0 0 BizNews full 26:29 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652473 https://iono.qa/e/1652473
In today's episode, we bring you the sharp, actionable news you need to stay ahead of the curve. Wall Street experienced a major rebound last night, driven largely by tech giants such as Palantir, Tesla, and Amazon. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues its massive rally, surging over 7% to $72,500—a spike reportedly fueled by Iranian citizens utilising the cryptocurrency as a safe haven amidst the escalating war.

Also in today’s episode:

Global Conflict: The U.S. Senate has voted down a resolution to halt President Trump's military campaign against Iran. We also share insights from Antony Blinken on how this sustained conflict could wear down America's munitions stockpiles.

A System in Crisis: Action Society unveils its first Criminal Justice Trust Indicator, revealing a dismal reality: a staggering 96% of South Africans no longer trust the country's criminal justice system.

Political Interference: We feature a shocking, firsthand account from the management at Normandien Farms, detailing how politicians and labour inspectors stormed their sawmill and shut down operations without providing proper documentation or valid hygiene reports.

Global & Local Investments: We cross over to Beijing for a breakdown of China’s 15th five-year plan and its adjusted economic growth targets. Plus, mining expert Peter Major weighs in on Anglo American's recent restructuring and discusses whether the stock is finally a buy.

Grab your coffee and tune in to get fully briefed for the day ahead! ]]> Investing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:10:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Thurs 5 Mar - Tech stocks, Bitcoin rally; Shocking Action Society crime survey; China’s new economic roadmap 0 0 BizNews full 24:11 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652421 https://iono.qa/e/1652421
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing opens with Normandien Farms’ Sean Hoatson, who describes what he says was an unlawful and intimidating incursion at the group’s Newcastle operations. We then move to a mixed JSE update, with Woolworths, Quilter and Cashbuild showing resilience while AfroCentric swings to a heavy loss. Dr Iraj Abedian follows with a sharp critique of MTN’s continued Iran exposure, before Bloomberg reports on President Trump’s plan to support tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. ]]> Investing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: MTN's Iran "complicity" - Dr Abedian; Normandien Farms CEO on parly "raid"; Trump and the Strait of Hormuz 0 0 BizNews full 10:52 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652368 https://iono.qa/e/1652368 Investing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0200 0 0 War, oil, and mining: How Middle East instability is redrawing the commodity map 0 0 BizNews full 26:02 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652305 https://iono.qa/e/1652305 Investing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0200 0 0 Juanita du Preez: SA’s criminal justice system scores 4 out 100 0 0 BizNews full 15:02 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652277 https://iono.qa/e/1652277
One month after a dramatic raid on Normandien Farms near Newcastle in northern KwaZulu-Natal, owner Sean Hoatson recounts how dozens of parliamentarians and officials allegedly stormed the property without following biosecurity protocols. Despite searching for labor and immigration violations, inspectors reportedly found no wrongdoing. Hoatson describes the incident as political overreach and intimidation, raising concerns about investor confidence, rural job security, and respect for lawful business operations. ]]> Investing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:44:00 +0200 0 0 Director's Cut: Normandien Farms CEO Hoatson weighs in on parliamentary raid debacle 0 0 BizNews full 20:10 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1652016 https://iono.qa/e/1652016 We cover the geopolitical fallout, including Trump's pledge to escort oil tankers in the Gulf (which helped markets recover from their worst levels), his sudden trade clash with Spain, and the anxiety gripping neighbouring Arab states.
Closer to home, we look into a deeply alarming incident in KwaZulu-Natal, where an armed mob of 50 people — including members of parliament and assault rifle-toting police — consciously trespassed and invaded the premises of Newcastle's largest employer, the supplier of national mineral water brand Thirsti and major commercial cattle farm. Finally, Wall Street veteran John Rogers shares his perspective on market concentration and why he expects a shift away from mega-cap tech stocks. ]]> Investing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:24:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Wed 4 Mar: Trump’s Iran strike rocks Rand; fallout grows from shocking armed business/farm invasion in KZN 0 0 BizNews full 26:30 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651944 https://iono.qa/e/1651944 Investing Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Middle East conflict rattles markets; SA banking and retail giants post strong growth 0 0 BizNews full 12:26 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651847?v=1 https://iono.qa/e/1651847?v=1 Investing Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0200 0 0 Col. Sarit Zehavi: China & Russia won't "sacrifice themselves for the ayatollahs" 0 0 BizNews full 15:55 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651838 https://iono.qa/e/1651838 Investing Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0200 0 0 Cy Jacobs - Israel-Iran war, market volatility, oil inflation risks, and SA’s investment resilience 0 0 BizNews full 24:59 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651817 https://iono.qa/e/1651817 Investing Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk: Tue 3 March 2026 - Parliamentary overreach in my home town and Iran’s chaos strategy 0 0 BizNews full 23:56 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651780 https://iono.qa/e/1651780 Investing Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0200 0 0 Parliamentary “raid” on Newcastle employer sparks outrage over abuse of power and investor fears 0 0 BizNews full 24:27 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651573 https://iono.qa/e/1651573
Key highlights from this episode:

Markets & Commodities: Brent crude oil has spiked $10 a barrel (a 16% jump in Rand terms) as the Strait of Hormuz faces potential closure, while gold has surged to an all-time high of over $5,380 an ounce.

Middle East Escalation: President Trump has vowed to continue the US military offensive to dismantle Iran's missile and naval capabilities, prompting JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to warn that the conflict could trigger an inflation-driven economic downturn.

SA's Stance on Iran: Dr Iraj Abedian heavily criticised the South African government for aligning with the Iranian regime, calling it a moral misjudgment and an endorsement of a dictatorship that is "butchering" its youth.

NHI Halted: Business group Sakeliga's CEO comments on its massive High Court victory against the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan, effectively halting its implementation. He urges private healthcare businesses to resist state co-option.

Market Shocks: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway suffered a rare 5% drop following unusually poor quarterly results, shaking investor confidence. ]]> Investing Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:12:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Tues 3 Mar: US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil Soaring; Pretoria on wrong side of history; Berkshire shock reverse 0 0 BizNews full 27:43 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651475 https://iono.qa/e/1651475 Investing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: What next for Iran?; Sakeliga halts NHI; how Mideast turmoil could hugely impact oil 0 0 BizNews full 12:09 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651391 https://iono.qa/e/1651391 Investing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:44:00 +0200 0 0 Piet le Roux: Fight harmful State schemes with "maximum appropriate non-cooperation"... 0 0 BizNews full 12:06 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651358 https://iono.qa/e/1651358 Investing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk — South Africa, Iran and the question nobody can answer: what comes next? 0 0 BizNews full 21:44 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651328 https://iono.qa/e/1651328 Investing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:05:00 +0200 0 0 Director's Cut: Dr Iraj Abedian — Pretoria on wrong side of history as Iran crisis enters decisive weeks 0 0 BizNews full 42:11 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651109 https://iono.qa/e/1651109
In this episode, we cover:

The Frontlines: The timeline of the rapid escalation, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Hezbollah's retaliatory missile strikes into Israel, and the barrage of US and Israeli strikes on Beirut.

Market Shockwaves: How global financial markets are aggressively de-risking. Asian and Australian markets opened broadly lower, while safe-haven assets are surging, with gold jumping $150 to $5,370 an ounce.

The Local Impact: What this means for South Africans, including warnings of skyrocketing fuel prices as crude oil surges 7% to over $70 a barrel, and the Rand weakening to over R16 against the US Dollar.

Regional Instability: The terrifying reality for civilians in the Gulf, as intercepted missile debris damages infrastructure in traditionally stable hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Looking Ahead: A preview of our upcoming interview with South African-Iranian economist Iraj Abedian, and an announcement regarding 50 newly released tickets for next week's BizNews Conference in Hermanus where the focus shifts to Opportunities in Dangerous Times. ]]> Investing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:07:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Mon 2 Mar: Global markets reel as US/Israel war against Iran escalates 0 0 BizNews full 21:13 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651051 https://iono.qa/e/1651051 Investing Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0200 0 0 SA leads on big solar; neighbours win on offgrid PayGo – Citi’s Amusin sees light in Africa’s energy future 0 0 BizNews full 14:13 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1650654 https://iono.qa/e/1650654 Investing Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk — Back from Budget: SA’s turning point, and Joburg’s mayoral race heats up 0 0 BizNews full 25:18 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1651001 https://iono.qa/e/1651001 Investing Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0200 0 0 Local AI BusinessinaBox startup NowNow takes aim at SA’s tender black hole 0 0 BizNews full 16:25 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1650465 https://iono.qa/e/1650465 Here is what is on the agenda for today:

Market Movements: The Rand is holding steady at R15.90 to the US Dollar, alongside a solid gold price, while Wall Street experienced a bumpy overnight session, with tech giants like Nvidia and ASML taking a hit.

Local Post-Budget Winners: Nedbank and Discovery shares jumped 8% following the budget, while traders also favoured HCI and Lewis.

Offshore Limits Doubled: Great news for offshore investors, as the budget revealed the single discretionary allowance has doubled to R2 million, allowing married couples to move R4 million abroad annually without SARS tax clearance delays.

Post-Budget Breakfast Insights: Alec shares exclusive audio from the Brand SA/Treasury breakfast featuring Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana discussing structural reforms and his take on "neo-liberals".

Netflix Surges: Netflix shares jumped 9% after hours following the company's decision to withdraw from its bid to acquire Warner Bros.

The Global Chip War: A deep dive into the semiconductor industry with Tufts University professor and Chip Wars author Chris Miller, exploring the world's heavy reliance on Taiwan.

Banking Red Flags: The FT News Briefing reveals how Deutsche Bank ignored glaring compliance issues to secure business from Jeffrey Epstein back in 2013. ]]> Investing Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:17:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Fri 27 Feb - Enoch attacks "neo-liberal" labellers; Chip Wars author on AI impact; Deutsche Epstein shame 0 0 BizNews full 22:29 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1650359 https://iono.qa/e/1650359 Investing Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: FinMin Godongwana on Treasury's growth plan; Budget reaction; Nvidia results; Anthropic 0 0 BizNews full 11:32 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1650333 https://iono.qa/e/1650333 Investing Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0200 0 0 National Treasury Post-Budget Breakfast: Godongwana defends growth plan as debt stabilises and tax hikes retreat 0 0 BizNews full 1:04:01 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1650073 https://iono.qa/e/1650073 Investing Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: Nvidia results; Budget breakdown; Epstein saga; Anthropic and AI safety; Kganyago 0 0 BizNews full 11:53 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1650002 https://iono.qa/e/1650002 Investing Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:19:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Alec Hogg breaks down 'good news' Budget; DepFinMin; Trump's SOTU; Dimon's warning 0 0 BizNews full 11:43 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649591 https://iono.qa/e/1649591
From there it’s all about Big Tech and the AI buildout: Meta is set to commit billions to AMD chips and AI systems over the next five years, underscoring the scale of the infrastructure race. In banking, JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns he’s seeing echoes of the pre-2008 rush for risky lending, calling out rivals for doing “dumb things”.

Back in South Africa, energy expert Thomas Garner unpacks Eskom’s warning that load-shedding could return in 2029 — and the political tug-of-war over an independent National Transmission Company. We close with economist Dawie Roodt’s Budget preview: a possible revenue overrun, the temptation to spend windfalls, and what government should prioritise instead. ]]> Investing Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:02:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: Trump’s SOTU; Budget preview; streaming wars; Meta’s AMD spend; Dimon’s warning; Eskom 0 0 BizNews full 12:53 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649520 https://iono.qa/e/1649520 Investing Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:23:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Load-shedding to return by 2029?; Nassim Taleb on AI risk; Dawie Roodt's Budget preview 0 0 BizNews full 10:42 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649344 https://iono.qa/e/1649344 Investing Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk — Budget lock-up beckons: SA’s bloated state, Trump’s Iran corner, and HRV 0 0 BizNews full 15:39 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649310 https://iono.qa/e/1649310 Investing Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:41:00 +0200 0 0 Thomas Garner - Why loadshedding could return by 2029 0 0 BizNews full 23:46 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649129 https://iono.qa/e/1649129
Global Tariffs & Geopolitics: The White House is preparing a formal directive to increase the global tariff rate to 15%. Additionally, tensions between the US and Iran remain high, with the primary risk being the potential blockage of oil delivery from the Gulf Coast, which could push oil prices to $100.

AI Disruptions & Market Moves: IBM shares tumbled 13% after Anthropic announced that its Claude code tool can modernize the Cobalt software language. This AI disruption led author Nassim Taleb to warn of impending software bankruptcies. On the M&A front, Paramount raised its all-cash bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to $30 a share.

Gold & Crypto: Gold surged 3% overnight to reach $5,250 an ounce. In contrast, Bitcoin lost 4%, dropping to $63,500.

UK Political Scandal: UK police arrested Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the US, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This arrest follows the release of emails allegedly showing him forwarding government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

South Africa's Budget Windfall: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the national budget with an estimated R50 billion windfall in additional revenue, driven by high gold and platinum commodity prices. Economist Dawie Roodt advises using these funds to cut corporate taxes and adjust personal income tax brackets, warning heavily against using the surplus to increase government spending.

Local Parliamentary Inquiries: The ad hoc committee investigating police and political capture has drawn heavy criticism. Ian Cameron expressed disappointment, stating the proceedings resembled a "soap opera" driven by TikTok likes instead of serious questioning. ]]> Investing Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:22:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Tues 24 Feb - Global Tariffs, AI Shockwaves, and SA’s R50bn Budget Windfall 0 0 BizNews full 22:07 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649077 https://iono.qa/e/1649077 Investing Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:26:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Dawie Roodt on Budget; Cameron defends firearm ownership; bringing F1 back to SA 0 0 BizNews full 13:40 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1649010 https://iono.qa/e/1649010 Investing Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: Dawie Roodt – R50bn windfall… will treasury cut taxes or feed the state? 0 0 BizNews full 24:48 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648924 https://iono.qa/e/1648924 Investing Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:33:00 +0200 0 0 Ian Cameron - When citizens are disarmed, State tyranny follows… 0 0 BizNews full 26:27 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648919 https://iono.qa/e/1648919 Investing Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Mon 23 Feb 2026: Oil premiums, Gold's new rules, and the battle for Jo'burg 0 0 BizNews full 23:11 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648702 https://iono.qa/e/1648702 Investing Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:07:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Mon 23 Feb: Impact on SA exporters after Trump’s Tariffs blocked; US v Iran latest; Warning for Ramaphosa 0 0 BizNews full 19:16 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648620 https://iono.qa/e/1648620 Investing Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:21:00 +0200 0 0 The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col. Chris Wyatt - “Pinnochio” Ramaphosa, “Prince” Andrew’s Epstein fall, Bozell’s SA missi 0 0 BizNews full 40:04 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648321 https://iono.qa/e/1648321 Investing Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:11:00 +0200 0 0 KZN student’s CityMenderSA app tracks SA’s infrastructure failures & uncovers Jozi’s hidden water losses – Keyuren Mahar 0 0 BizNews full 24:42 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648320 https://iono.qa/e/1648320 Investing Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:10:00 +0200 0 0 SA’s F1 return hopes will stall until Washington ties are fixed, and politicians step up - Anton Roux 0 0 BizNews full 20:14 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648150 https://iono.qa/e/1648150
Market Movements: Sasol shares surged 11% to R142. Meanwhile, profit-taking led to declines for companies such as Telkom, Sibanye, and MTN. On the global stage, Amazon officially dethroned Walmart as the world's largest company by revenue.

Geopolitics & Global News: US military forces are stationed in the Middle East as President Trump weighs a limited military strike on Iran. In the UK, the one-time royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was arrested in connection with his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

F1 in South Africa: Former FIA Senate member Anton Roux warns that strained political relationships with Washington, not the Kyalami track itself, are blocking Formula 1's return to South Africa. He also cautioned that Rwanda is actively competing to host the Grand Prix.

Wall Street Culture: A lawsuit by 21-year-old former Centerview banker Catherine Shiber, who was fired after presenting a medical note requesting 8-9 hours of sleep per night, is sparking a major debate over investment banking's gruelling 100-hour work weeks.

Apartheid-Era Justice: Retired Judge Chris Nicholson dropped a bombshell regarding the reopened inquest into the 1985 Cradock Four murders. He claims an "unholy pact" was formed between the senior leadership of the ANC and the old National Party to protect apartheid-era criminals from prosecution.

Mining Tribute: The episode features tributes by Peter Major to Clem Sunter and the late Jan Nelson, the visionary creator of the top-performing gold company Pan African. ]]> Investing Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:17:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Fri 20 Feb: Global Tensions, F1 Roadblocks, and 'Unholy Pact' Revealed 0 0 BizNews full 22:25 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648082 https://iono.qa/e/1648082 Investing Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0200 0 0 Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major — Gold’s new kings, Copper mania and why SA is losing to Zambia 0 0 BizNews full 29:04 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648069 https://iono.qa/e/1648069 Investing Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: China’s humanoid robots; Major on miners; solar tax incentives; and Gold Fields leads SENS 0 0 BizNews full 14:18 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1648018 https://iono.qa/e/1648018 Investing Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +0200 0 0 Chris Nicholson: The Unholy Pact between the ANC and the Nats 0 0 BizNews full 20:42 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647945 https://iono.qa/e/1647945 Investing Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Thu 19 Feb 2026: Patrice Motsepe’s presidential path and the global copper rush 0 0 BizNews full 20:14 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647734 https://iono.qa/e/1647734 In today's episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg pays tribute to Clem Sunter, the legendary futurist who mapped South Africa’s transition to democracy. We revisit a prescient warning he issued in 2020: that a developing nation cannot prioritize the "Green Flag" of climate change at the expense of its economic survival and entrepreneurs.
Also in this episode:
The Fed's Hawkish Reality Check: Global markets are on edge after the release of the Federal Reserve's January minutes. With the battle against inflation stalled, officials warn that interest rate cuts aren't guaranteed—and hikes might even be back on the table.
Social Media’s “Big Tobacco” Moment: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a watershed trial accused of designing platforms to addict children. Bloomberg’s Kurt Wagner explains why this legal battle is an existential threat to the tech giant's business model.
Challenging History: Political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki offers a provocative take on 1994, arguing that the real power shift wasn't to the ANC, but to an alliance of the African middle class and organized labor—who remain the state's true beneficiaries today. ]]> Investing Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:23:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Thurs 19 Feb: Vale Clem Sunter; Fed’s “Hawkish” Shock; Zuck on Trial; and Who Really Took Power in 1994 0 0 BizNews full 22:11 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647656 https://iono.qa/e/1647656 Investing Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:54:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Gauteng water wars, Blue Label’s energy play; AI market jitters; RIP Clem Sunter 0 0 BizNews full 16:27 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647641 https://iono.qa/e/1647641 Investing Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: Dylan Bradfield - Blue Label’s “electricity unicorn” and the next big SA breakout 0 0 BizNews full 16:10 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647559 https://iono.qa/e/1647559 Investing Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0200 0 0 Pangea Wealth unlocks R1bn of Section 12B tax deductions for HNWs 0 0 BizNews full 21:53 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647464 https://iono.qa/e/1647464 Investing Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Wed 18 Feb 2026: South Africa's shifting middle class and the "Republic of no consequences" 0 0 BizNews full 19:10 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647270 https://iono.qa/e/1647270 Investing Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:06:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Wed 18 Feb: Water wars, MTN’s $2.2bn mega-deal; Blue Label’s power play 0 0 BizNews full 22:18 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647145 https://iono.qa/e/1647145 Investing Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:19:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Inside look at Tongaat-Hulett; AI chip shortage; UK property; BHP, AfriMat, Blue Label 0 0 BizNews full 15:39 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647136 https://iono.qa/e/1647136 Investing Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: David Woollam – Inside the Tongaat collapse & the R4.5bn KZN sugar crisis 0 0 BizNews full 42:23 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647100 https://iono.qa/e/1647100 Investing Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0200 0 0 Stephen Moore: Water crisis could swing Local Government Elections 0 0 BizNews full 16:08 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1647079 https://iono.qa/e/1647079 Investing Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:24:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Tue 17 Feb 2026: Taxing the rich, the AI hysteria, and the end of the prime rate 0 0 BizNews full 16:25 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1646836 https://iono.qa/e/1646836 Investing Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:15:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Tues 17 Feb: DA’s “Perilous Moment”; Motsepe Steps Back; AI Panic Rattles Wall St 0 0 BizNews full 20:43 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1646757 https://iono.qa/e/1646757 Investing Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: SA-China trade doubts, AI cloud in space, Alphabet’s 100-year bond, and SA's teen Winter Olympian 0 0 BizNews full 12:34 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1646641 https://iono.qa/e/1646641 Investing Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:22:00 +0200 0 0 Jabulani Khumalo: Arrest the untouchable MKP “thugs”! 0 0 BizNews full 16:08 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1646600 https://iono.qa/e/1646600 Investing Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:52:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Mon 16 Jan 2026: Why South Africa is playing 2D chess in a 5D world 0 0 BizNews full 18:42 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1646411 https://iono.qa/e/1646411 Investing Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:12:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Mon 16 Feb: SANDF’s dangerous Cape Flats admission; China trade deal ‘nonsense’; Hungary sex tape blackmail 0 0 BizNews full 24:13 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645992 https://iono.qa/e/1645992 Investing Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:23:00 +0200 0 0 The NdB Sunday Show: Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - Cyril "Stalingrad Presidency", Steenhuisen’s "missed mission" - and refugee 0 0 BizNews full 26:39 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645950 https://iono.qa/e/1645950 Investing Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:26:00 +0200 0 0 Donald MacKay – SA’s China trade pivot makes no sense 0 0 BizNews full 23:51 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645700 https://iono.qa/e/1645700 Investing Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk: Fri 13 Feb 2026 - Mining, markets, and the Epstein "tentacles" 0 0 BizNews full 16:25 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645678 https://iono.qa/e/1645678 Investing Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:54:00 +0200 0 0 Teen snow star Thomas Weir hits the big runs for South Africa at the Winter Olympics 0 0 BizNews full 8:10 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645542?v=1 https://iono.qa/e/1645542?v=1 Plus:
Political Earthquake: The Patriotic Alliance surges in George, snatching a key stronghold by giving the Democratic Alliance another bruising, taking its head-to-head score to four from four in the by-elections.
School Scandal: An emotional David Shapiro weighs in on Roedean School's refusal to play tennis against its Jewish counterpart, King David, sparking fierce debate about antisemitism and politics in sport.
Market Moves: Gold breaks $5,000, the Rand strengthens, and Sasol jumps 7%. ]]> Investing Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:11:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Fri 13 Feb: SONA Reality Check on CR's Trillion Rand Promise; PA shocks DA; Shapiro on Roedean 0 0 BizNews full 20:58 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645499 https://iono.qa/e/1645499 Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:19:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Roedean row; Major from the Mining Indaba; Gauteng water politics; Siemens CEO 0 0 BizNews full 14:48 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645452 https://iono.qa/e/1645452 Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: Peter Major - Mining boom, policy bust and SA’s missed moment 0 0 BizNews full 33:43 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645374 https://iono.qa/e/1645374 Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0200 0 0 Roedean vs King David: David Shapiro on antisemitism in SA schools 0 0 BizNews full 30:21 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645352 https://iono.qa/e/1645352 Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0200 0 0 7-8% UK private credit returns with Westbrooke Yield Plus 0 0 BizNews full 20:30 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645320 https://iono.qa/e/1645320 Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:42:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk: Thu 12 Feb 2026 - Thoughtful patriots and political treason 0 0 BizNews full 17:14 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645269 https://iono.qa/e/1645269 Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:32:00 +0200 0 0 DA in deep trouble, PA on the rise, Lesufi’s hotel showers & Cyril’s SONA: The Electoral Roadshow 0 0 BizNews full 13:30 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1645093 https://iono.qa/e/1645093 Plus, we take you inside Parliament for a fiery showdown between EFF leader Julius Malema and forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, where accusations of espionage and fake qualifications flew across the committee room.
Also in this episode:
Gun Law Warning: Jonathan Deal of Safe Citizen explains why new legislation could leave vulnerable South Africans defenceless.
Market Wrap: Capitec’s muted reaction to strong numbers, Sasol’s rise, and why the US is cosying up to Venezuelan oil.
Global Shifts: Tension in Iran and a a boost for coal-based electicity production.
Listen now for the context you need to win the day. ]]> Investing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:23:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak 12 Feb 2026 - Malema v O'Sullivan; Great R300 FMD vaccine rip-off; Gun law warning 0 0 BizNews full 25:18 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644963 https://iono.qa/e/1644963 Investing Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:39:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: FMD — mismanagement or malice?; SA gun laws; social media on trial; Major on AfriMat 0 0 BizNews full 11:19 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644899 https://iono.qa/e/1644899 Investing Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:14:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: Theo de Jager – FMD fury as farmers accuse state of blocking life-saving vaccines 0 0 BizNews full 39:09 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644817 https://iono.qa/e/1644817 Investing Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0200 0 0 Jonathan Deal - The ANC’s “agenda” to disarm vulnerable citizens… 0 0 BizNews full 19:35 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644812 https://iono.qa/e/1644812 Investing Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Wed 11 Feb 2026: Unsung heroes, corporate truths, and rejecting intolerance 0 0 BizNews full 24:54 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644635?v=1 https://iono.qa/e/1644635?v=1
In this episode:
Gold Wars: Is market manipulation or Chinese demand driving volatility?
The 100-Year Bet: Why creditors see Alphabet’s debt as a "trophy" asset.
Spotify’s Comeback: Record user growth sends shares soaring 15%.
Robinhood’s Gamble: The trading app pivots to "prediction markets" (sports betting) to boost revenue.
Pharma Fight: Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat weight-loss drugs.
Xero vs. The Bots: Why the accounting giant says their data moat is AI-proof. ]]> Investing Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:14:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Wed 11 Feb: Today's big questions - is gold rigged, AI bubble, music doomed? 0 0 BizNews full 23:35 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644548 https://iono.qa/e/1644548 Investing Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:24:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: FlySafair deal; Macpherson's infrastructure plan; Alphabet bond sale; Jubilee Metals 0 0 BizNews full 15:08 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644445 https://iono.qa/e/1644445 Investing Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 DA fields Prof Theo Venter in local government power challenge 0 0 BizNews full 18:13 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644203 https://iono.qa/e/1644203 Investing Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:23:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: DA succession race, Epstein fallout, Alphabet’s 100-year bond, AI ad wars and Bitcoin volatility 0 0 BizNews full 14:16 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1644108 https://iono.qa/e/1644108 Investing Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:11:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: ANC-Iran backlash, SA security scrutiny, pressure on Starmer, and Orion's upside 0 0 BizNews full 17:35 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1643687 https://iono.qa/e/1643687 Investing Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:51:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak: One year of Afrikaner refugees in the US; Epstein tremors; Japan election; and gold 0 0 BizNews full 15:45 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1643654 https://iono.qa/e/1643654 Investing Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0200 0 0 (Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - The NdB Sunday Show :Time for “serious external look” at SA’s “cover-ups…” 0 0 BizNews full 30:07 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1643279 https://iono.qa/e/1643279 Investing Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0200 0 0 Pizza arrived faster than help in SA: AURA has been closing that gap - Justin Suttner 0 0 BizNews full 10:53 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1643135 https://iono.qa/e/1643135 Investing Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:18:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Friday 6 Feb: Bitcoin's crisis; US market hit hard; SA's Ozempic Generals; An Epstein "Black Hole" 0 0 BizNews full 26:31 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642992 https://iono.qa/e/1642992 Investing Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Metals shock, Trump-Xi thaw, SA emigration squeeze and Cathie Wood’s 2026 picks 0 0 BizNews full 14:30 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642950 https://iono.qa/e/1642950 Investing Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0200 0 0 Prof Theo Venter: Witness F, Sibiya & Mchunu - and the DA’s leadership race 0 0 BizNews full 28:16 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642855 https://iono.qa/e/1642855 Investing Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Thurs 5 Feb 2026: AI’s software apocalypse and the derangement of propaganda 0 0 BizNews full 20:40 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642687?v=1 https://iono.qa/e/1642687?v=1 Investing Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:18:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Thurs 5 Feb: Alphabet’s AI Splurge, Epstein, Crypto Crash,and Race to Replace Steenhuisen 0 0 BizNews full 23:54 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642610 https://iono.qa/e/1642610 Investing Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: SAA-CemAir join forces; lessons from Zim; SpaceX–xAI mega-merger; Cathie Wood on AI, jobs 0 0 BizNews full 13:16 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642596 https://iono.qa/e/1642596 Investing Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0200 0 0 MiningWeb Weekly: Peter Major unpacks the metals shock – and where smart money goes next 0 0 BizNews full 33:51 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642422 https://iono.qa/e/1642422 Investing Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Wed 4 Feb 2026: Steenhuisen bows out as the DA eyes the summit 0 0 BizNews full 20:23 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642374 https://iono.qa/e/1642374 Investing Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:14:00 +0200 0 0 More by-election blows for the ANC and Steenhuisen’s future… — The Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman 0 0 BizNews full 16:23 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642282 https://iono.qa/e/1642282 Investing Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:15:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Wed 4 Feb: US Navy engages Iran; SaaS Apocalypse on Wall St; SAA’s new wingman; Tax nightmare for expats 0 0 BizNews full 21:21 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642135 https://iono.qa/e/1642135 Investing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0200 0 0 CemAir at 20: The survivor airline now partnering SAA - Miles van der Molen 0 0 BizNews full 21:17 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642055 https://iono.qa/e/1642055 Investing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Tue 3 Feb 2026: Musk’s Trillion-Dollar merger and the precious metals meltdown 0 0 BizNews full 15:11 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1642062 https://iono.qa/e/1642062 Investing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0200 0 0 How the SARS–SARB–Treasury bureaucratic tangle turns SA emigration into a nightmare, accelerates capital flight and chok 0 0 BizNews full 15:51 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641928 https://iono.qa/e/1641928 Investing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:33:00 +0200 0 0 ASP Isotopes bets big on SA as critical minerals and nuclear demand surge 0 0 BizNews full 19:40 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641827 https://iono.qa/e/1641827
Top stories:

Musk’s New Titan: Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to create a "vertically integrated" tech giant valued at $1.25 trillion—essentially building data centres in orbit.

Palantir’s "Category of One": DA Davidson’s Gil Luria explains why Palantir has no competition, smashing the "Rule of 40" with a score of 127% and accelerating growth while peers slow down.

SA’s Tech Secret: ASP Isotopes CEO Paul Mann reveals how South Africa is producing the critical materials needed to keep Moore’s Law alive and power the next generation of semiconductors.

Local Industry Crisis: The DTIC runs out of funds for film incentives, leaving the local movie industry owed over R660m and facing a 50% contraction.

Markets: Gold stabilises after its collapse, the Rand holds at R16/$, and Bitcoin rebounds 5%.

Plus: A global backlash hits baby formula giants Nestle and Danone after a supply-chain toxin scare. ]]> Investing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:10:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Tues 3 Feb: Musk’s $1.25tn SpaceX-xAI Colossus; Palantir’s "N of 1" Surge; SA’s Secret Tech Weapon 0 0 BizNews full 25:40 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641725 https://iono.qa/e/1641725 Investing Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Zuma in Epstein emails; CapeNature v poachers; gold tumbles; ARK Invest's Cathie Wood 0 0 BizNews full 13:39 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641625 https://iono.qa/e/1641625 Investing Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:14:00 +0200 0 0 ASP Isotopes bets big on SA as critical minerals and nuclear demand surge 0 0 BizNews full 19:40 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641612 https://iono.qa/e/1641612 Investing Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Mon 2 Fed 2026: Shoprite’s avalanche, Mining optimism, and the AI threat to software 0 0 BizNews full 16:30 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641568 https://iono.qa/e/1641568 Investing Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:02:00 +0200 0 0 Toby Chance - Parks Tau summoned over industry in collapse 0 0 BizNews full 16:19 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641365 https://iono.qa/e/1641365 Investing Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:43:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Mon 2 Feb: Gold & Bitcoin crash; Col Wyatt on Goolam mystery; Musk’s mega-merger 0 0 BizNews full 18:53 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641326?v=1 https://iono.qa/e/1641326?v=1 Investing Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:24:00 +0200 0 0 The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret)  Col Chris Wyatt - Zuma & Epstein, Israel & SA , Trump & Iran - and Fikile’s “Cold War” 0 0 BizNews full 29:51 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1641318 https://iono.qa/e/1641318 Investing Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0200 0 0 Alec Hogg keynote to High School achievers: The Algebra of a Good Life 0 0 BizNews full 18:43 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640967 https://iono.qa/e/1640967 Investing Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:36:00 +0200 0 0 How CapeNature is pushing back the tide of syndicates targeting the Cape’s unique biodiversity - Pierre de Villiers 0 0 BizNews full 22:46 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640933?v=1 https://iono.qa/e/1640933?v=1 Investing Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:37:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Fri 30 Jan 2026: The Goolam DMs - A staged suicide, a clenched fist, and an alleged R1m bounty 0 0 BizNews full 13:39 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640775 https://iono.qa/e/1640775
Tech Giants Diverge:
Meta: Surged 10% after strong results, defying market expectations.
Microsoft: Plunged 10% in a single day, a massive move for the tech giant.

Apple: Reported record holiday sales driven by the iPhone 17 and a rebound in China, with revenue jumping 16%.

Crypto Slump: Bitcoin struggled, dropping 6% to trade around $83,500.

New Fed Chair: President Trump is expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jay Powell.

The "Taco" Trade: Financial Times columnist Rob Armstrong explains the "Taco" acronym ("Trump Always Chickens Out"), suggesting markets now bet that Trump will retreat from extreme policy threats (like 25% tariffs) once markets react negatively.

Local Movers: JSE miners like South32, Glencore, and BHP tracked commodity prices higher, while BizNews portfolio members Afrimat (+6%) and Sabvest (+5%) enjoyed significant gains.

AI and Jobs: Contrary to fears of mass unemployment, experts argue AI may increase the need for human workers to manage growing system complexity. ]]> Investing Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Fri 30 Jan: New Fed Governor named; Gold Swings; Meta + MSFT -; "TACO" Trade Explained 0 0 BizNews full 21:04 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640682 https://iono.qa/e/1640682 Investing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:43:00 +0200 0 0 Juanita du Preez: Cyril’s first Madlanga move & Goolam’s mysterious death 0 0 BizNews full 16:15 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640669 https://iono.qa/e/1640669 Investing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0200 0 0 Webinar: Section 12B Investment 0 0 BizNews full 26:57 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640563 https://iono.qa/e/1640563 Investing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:11:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: The Economist bullish on SA reforms, Gold hits $5,500, and the case for local assets 0 0 BizNews full 14:54 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640528 https://iono.qa/e/1640528 Investing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Thurs 29 Jan 2026: Gold’s record run and the looming Middle East storm 0 0 BizNews full 19:54 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640273?v=3 https://iono.qa/e/1640273?v=3
The "Fear & Greed" Trade: Gold has surged $300 to a record $5,566/oz, pulling JSE miners like Harmony Gold (+10%) and Gold Fields (+8%) skyward. The FT’s Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong argue this isn't just a safety play—it’s a "heady cocktail" of fear, greed, and naked speculation.

The "Permabear" Warning: Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham reveals a "dirty trick" he played at a 1990s conference, proving that 99% of Wall Street professionals knew the Dotcom crash was inevitable but refused to say so publicly due to career risk.

Fed vs. Trump: The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady, with Chair Jay Powell firmly asserting the central bank's independence amid pressure from the Trump White House.

Tech Earnings: Big beats from Tesla, Meta, and ASML have steadied Wall Street, with Elon Musk doubling down on investments in xAI despite scepticism.

Currency Check: The Rand has strengthened significantly, starting today below R15.70/$ amidst the Dollar's continued wobble. ]]> Investing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Thurs 29 Jan: Meta, Tesla, ASML shine; Gold jumps another $300 to $5,500; Grantham’s Bubble Truth 0 0 BizNews full 19:53 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640097 https://iono.qa/e/1640097 Investing Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0200 0 0 Miningweb Weekly: Gold at $5,000 – Major on the boom, the missed moment and SA’s mining blind spot 0 0 BizNews full 31:39 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1640019 https://iono.qa/e/1640019 Investing Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:41:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Gold & Silver surge, SA fiscal gains, and Steenhuisen’s Foot-and-Mouth vaccine "river" 0 0 BizNews full 15:38 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1639894 https://iono.qa/e/1639894 Investing Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:36:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Wed 28 Jan 2026: Gold’s relentless rally, the ASML AI surge, and O’Sullivan’s high-stakes shootout 0 0 BizNews full 19:55 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1639744 https://iono.qa/e/1639744
Key highlights include:
Dollar weakness or Rand strength? Analysts leave little doubt what's really behind the SA currency's recent surge.
Market Movers: Ahead of its results later today, ASML jumps 3%, but Tesla falls 1%. Overnight General Motors hits a new peak, but US health insurers UnitedHealth and Humana crash 20% on Medicare rate shocks - contamination fears for SA's Discovery?
The "River of Vaccines": Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen reveals a groundbreaking public-private partnership to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), aiming to vaccinate 14 million cattle and restore SA’s FMD-free status in under 10 years. ]]> Investing Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:14:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Wed 28 Jan: Dollar crashes, ZAR hits R15.88; Gold jumps $200; FMD attack will be via "river of vaccines" 0 0 BizNews full 17:34 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1639526 https://iono.qa/e/1639526 Investing Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Farmers v foot-and-mouth fallout; Musk's Davos debut; wrongfully convicted in Zimbabwe 0 0 BizNews full 15:05 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1639364 https://iono.qa/e/1639364 Investing Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Tue 27 Jan 2026: Rand strength, gold's surge, and the agriculture crisis 0 0 BizNews full 20:09 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1639073 https://iono.qa/e/1639073
Markets Rally: The Rand strengthens overnight below the critical R16/$ level, while Gold opens the day above a record $5,000/oz, driving massive gains for JSE miners.

The FMD Crisis: A dairy farmer and Sakeliga CEO, Piet le Roux, expose how the state is allegedly "blocking solutions" to the Foot-and-Mouth epidemic, forcing businesses to intervene in a "systemic failure."

Trump’s Trade War: The US President slaps surprise 25% tariffs on South Korea and makes a historic $1.6bn direct investment into Rare Earths to counter China.

Survival Story: Rusty Labuschagne recounts the harrowing nightmare of spending 10 years in Zimbabwean prisons for a crime he didn't commit.

Hosted by Alec Hogg. ]]> Investing Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:09:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Tues 27 Jan: Farmers, Sakeliga fight State on FMD; Trump’s new tariffs; Rand breaks below 16/$ 0 0 BizNews full 22:09 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638974 https://iono.qa/e/1638974 Investing Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Sakeliga’s foot-and-mouth court fight; Trump’s drug-price warning; gold breaks $5,000 0 0 BizNews full 14:01 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638942 https://iono.qa/e/1638942 Investing Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: Piet Le Roux - Why farmers may sue the state over foot-and-mouth chaos 0 0 BizNews full 42:34 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638841 https://iono.qa/e/1638841 Investing Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Mon 26 Jan 2026: Lessons from the Kaiser and the End of an Era for Barlows 0 0 BizNews full 17:12 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638626 https://iono.qa/e/1638626 Trump’s Board of Peace: The new US President unveils a controversial rival to the UN with a $1 billion entry fee—and South Africa is not on the guest list.
Valterra Platinum: The miner formerly known as Amplats flags a doubling in profits despite floods and cost-cutting, signalling a strong start for the rebranded giant.
Farewell, Barloworld: After over 80 years, the industrial titan “Barlows” (BAW) will delist from the JSE tomorrow, marking the end of an era for public investors.
Sasol’s Grit: The energy giant stabilises its engine room with a fatality-free quarter and a fix for its coal quality woes at Secunda.
SANDF Scandal: US intelligence analyst Chris Wyatt breaks down the shock promotion of a “murder-charged” General to lead SA’s Special Forces.
Plus: Gold through $5 000, market movers and commodities updates. Start your week with the context you need to win the day. ]]> Investing Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:20:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Monday 26 Jan: Trump’s Billion-Dollar Board of Peace, Valterra’s big debut and the end of Barlows 0 0 BizNews full 16:13 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638600 https://iono.qa/e/1638600 Investing Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0200 0 0 The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - Malema, Motsepe, Motshekga - and no seat for SA on Trump’s Peace Board… 0 0 BizNews full 36:25 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638221 https://iono.qa/e/1638221 Investing Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:13:00 +0200 0 0 10 years in a Zimbabwean prison – Rusty Labuschagne’s lessons in survival, now told in a book and upcoming film 0 0 BizNews full 25:41 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638167 https://iono.qa/e/1638167 Investing Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Fri 23 Jan 2026: Musk’s Davos debut, Trump’s pharma squeeze – and Africa’s election farce 0 0 BizNews full 34:16 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1638145 https://iono.qa/e/1638145 Investing Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:24:00 +0200 0 0 IN FULL: Elon Musk’s Davos debut: AI, robots, Mars, and the energy bottleneck 0 0 BizNews full 32:31 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637989 https://iono.qa/e/1637989 Musk at Davos: Despite past criticism, Elon Musk makes a surprise appearance at the World Economic Forum, declaring full self-driving a "solved problem."
Political Earthquakes: The Democratic Alliance faces shock by-election losses as the Patriotic Alliance surges in George and the Freedom Front Plus makes major gains in Tshwane.
Market Moves: Sasol jumps 14% on higher oil prices, Mr Price gets a vote of confidence from Allan Gray, and Investec continues its massive share buyback.
Tech & Trade: GinsGlobal's Anthony Ginsberg on the US tech rally and how South Africa can secure better trade deals with a booming American economy.
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Listen now for the full insights. ]]> Investing Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:17:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Fri 23 Jan: Musk’s Davos Debut; PA, FF Shock DA; Sasol, Truworth shine, Clicks dives 0 0 BizNews full 21:07 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637830 https://iono.qa/e/1637830 Investing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:36:00 +0200 0 0 BN Briefing: Trump disrupts Davos; Ginsberg on SA’s USA problem; Major flags a gold bubble; Heystek's tax-trap alert 0 0 BizNews full 16:37 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637809 https://iono.qa/e/1637809 Investing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:07:00 +0200 0 0 Director’s Cut: Trump’s chaos, Wall Street’s calm and SA’s policy hangover - Anthony Ginsberg 0 0 BizNews full 26:44 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637681 https://iono.qa/e/1637681 Investing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:29:00 +0200 0 0 IN FULL: Trump's WEF keynote - Tariffs, growth, NATO, Greenland, and 'America is back’ 0 0 BizNews full 1:13:12 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637674 https://iono.qa/e/1637674 Investing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:21:00 +0200 0 0 The Electoral Road Show: Wayne Sussman - PA and FF+ shock the DA 0 0 BizNews full 14:55 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637663 https://iono.qa/e/1637663 Investing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:04:00 +0200 0 0 The Editor's Desk - Thurs 22 Jan 2026: Energy suicide or economic realism? SA’s shift at the world stage 0 0 BizNews full 23:22 BizNews Radio https://iono.qa/e/1637473 https://iono.qa/e/1637473 Police Capture & The "Can of Worms": Following yesterday’s parliamentary drama, Juanita du Preez of Action Society discusses the Madlanga Commission. She weighs in on whether these new revelations of police corruption are just a "circus" or if they will finally deter the syndicates embedded within law enforcement.
Long-neglected mining sector is carrying the JSE (and the Rand): Veteran analyst Peter Major reveals that the mining sector now accounts for a massive 38% of the JSE All Share Index—a multi-decade high. He argues the sector is single-handedly pulling the SA economy forward and generating record tax revenues, despite government inefficiency.
Market Movers:
Teledyne Technologies surged 10% overnight after beating Q4 earnings estimates, driven by strong defence and aerospace sales.
Orion Minerals jumped another 10% (now 33 cents/share), with Peter Major noting that, despite copper price volatility, the counter offers significant value.
The Rand: Strengthening to R16.27/$, reflecting a 12% gain over the last year. ]]> Investing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0200 0 0 BN Daybreak Thurs 22 Jan: Trump’s "Golden Dome" & Greenland dreams; Police capture "can of worms"; plus Peter Major 0 0 BizNews full 19:04 BizNews Radio