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Although he has no interest in becoming a politician, SA-born global entrepreneur Rob Hersov continues to tap into the zeitgeist and attract massive public attention through outspoken statements on South African politics. His latest contribution, complete with fist-pumps and provocative words, was delivered yesterday from the podium outside of the ANC headquarters. After being handed the microphone, Hersov launched into the ANC, calling it a criminal organisation and demanding that SA's president and national cabinet members immediately resign. In this interview with Alec Hogg of BizNews, Hersov explains why he joined the march organised by the Democratic Alliance which attracted 4 500 people - and shares what he believes will happen next as the country heads for a watershed election in May 2024.

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BizNews founder Alec Hogg spoke to South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. Godongwana, who led the SA delegation in President Cyril Ramaphosa's absence, spoke about the issues our country faces that need to be addressed with collective efforts.

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Helium start-up Renergen has delivered its first gas, overcoming production problems which had knocked the confidence of investors. In this interview, CEO Stefano Marani explains why this is a game-changing for the company, potentially unlocking a $750m new plant for the JSE-listed company whose stock is much beloved by South African retail investors. However, he is unable to resist ranting against 'short-sighted' institutional investors. Marani, whose company has been awarded South Africa's first and to date only onshore petroleum production licence, also weighs in on the Karoo fracking debate, supporting the regulator's view that exploratory drilling needs to be conducted as soon as possible. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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Davos Direct with Absa Group Financial Director Jason Quinn. The cost of living crisis could pull attention from shared global risks such as climate change. The World Economic Forum's Global Risks report highlights that two out of three households in the US are battling to pay their bills every month.

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Nedbank CEO Mike Brown speaks to Bronwyn Nielsen on the ground at WEF 2023 in Davos, where he is attending his 10th WEF gathering. Brown explains how the focus has shifted from everything banking-related to ESG, sustainability and climate change.

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Bronwyn Nielsen caught up with Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson on the ground at the World Economic Forum 2023 in Davos. Williamson summarised the event from his perspective, focusing on how Africa and how this may be the continent's century stood out.

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Bronwyn Nielsen virtually spoke to Arvana Singh, who leads Sustainable Finance Solutions at Nedbank CIB and holds extensive investment banking and sustainable finance experience, at WEF 2023 in Davos. Arvana explains how sustainable finance solutions are playing a key role in mitigating climate change risks.

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MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita speaks to Bronwyn Nielsen at WEF 2023 in Davos about the respective challenges that markets in developed and developing countries will face in the short term and globalisation, which he believes is here.

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Bronwyn Nielsen and BizNews founder Alec Hogg look back at the week's meetings held at the 2023 World Economic Forum in Davos. The theme that keeps surfacing is that every country has its problems with solutions being hard to come by. Joining the dots, the duo says, is facilitated at the WEF gatherings in Davos.

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South Africa’s decision to welcome Russian and Chinese warships into its territorial waters for a naval exercise in February has been criticised both in South Africa and in Western countries. The Democratic Alliance’s international relations spokesperson, Darren Bergman said in a statement that, “It is becoming increasingly clear that the South African government was openly siding with Russia.” BBC’s foreign affairs veteran John Simpson also tweeted, “South Africa which says it remains neutral over Russia's invasion of Ukraine has announced it will welcome 2 Russian warships to Durban next month for a series of war games together with ships of the Chinese navy.' Foreign Affairs analyst and journalist, Peter Fabricius told Biznews the timing of the exercise is insensitive, to put it mildly, there is signs of wear-and-tear in South Africa’s diplomatic relations and investors may say, why would they invest in a country that’s so friendly with Russia.

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