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Since the emergence of Covid-19 over 18 months ago, we have been bombarded with a constant influx of information. This information, the nature of which has ranged from medical to political, has had one very significant thing in common; it has instilled a very real fear in most of us. This fear could explain why the imposition of lockdowns - a concept which previously would have been met with fierce resistance - was welcomed, even praised. On July 17, an international Lockdowns Summit was held during which professionals across the world came together - virtually, of course - to present their findings on the efficacy of lockdowns to prevent and contain the spread of Covid-19 as well the ways in which lockdowns have impacted society. The comprehensive exploration of lockdowns and its unintended consequences was astonishing. Of particular interest was the presentation by Professor Frank Furedi, an emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent and author of over 20 books - the most recent of which is titled How Fear Works - Culture of Fear in the Twenty-First Century. Furedi’s argument that one of the main drivers of the culture of fear is the unravelling of moral authority is beautifully addressed in his presentation and provides an entirely fresh perspective on the impact of lockdowns. Furedi unpacks the trade off between freedom and security that has become so perfunctory and challenges the new normal with profound insights.

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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers on the rand; strong mining commodity prices with Mergence's Peter Major; chief executive of the business chamber in Pietermaritzburg Melanie Veness updates us on life after the shame week and the BizNews Power Hour Team.

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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers on the rand; strong mining commodity prices with Mergence's Peter Major; chief executive of the business chamber in Pietermaritzburg Melanie Veness updates us on life after the shame week and the BizNews Power Hour Team.

In hierdie potgooi het ek met bekende portefeulje bestuurder Piet Viljoen van Counterpoint Batebestuur gesels oor Glencore, Uraan, ESG belegging, en meer.

In hierdie potgooi het ek met bekende portefeulje bestuurder Piet Viljoen van Counterpoint Batebestuur gesêls oor Glencore, Uraan, ESG belegging, en meer.

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It was during the height of the chaos in KwaZulu-Natal that BizNews last spoke with Melanie Veness, head of the Pietermaritzburg Business Chamber. Frightening for those affected, it now seems as if the worst might be behind for the city and other areas. But what about the cost? Veness told BizNews founder Alec Hogg that so far, the estimated cost to KZN alone is about R20 billion. "Some [business owners] have said they will start up again. Others have said, as soon as they get their payout, they're taking their money and leaving."

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It was during the height of the chaos in KwaZulu-Natal that BizNews last spoke with Melanie Veness, head of the Pietermaritzburg Business Chamber. Frightening for those affected, it now seems as if the worst might be behind for the city and other areas. But what about the cost? Veness told BizNews founder Alec Hogg that so far, the estimated cost to KZN alone is about R20 billion. "Some [business owners] have said they will start up again. Others have said, as soon as they get their payout, they're taking their money and leaving."

News headlines:

*South Africa should aim to re-prioritise its budget to offset the cost of relief measures for businesses and individuals affected by deadly riots and accelerate reforms to foster inclusive economic growth.

*An investigation into the social media campaign to incite violence and fuel the attempted insurrection this month has uncovered 12 Twitter accounts that were central to driving the unrest.

*South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare will release the first batch of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines on Monday. 

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News headlines:

*South Africa should aim to re-prioritise its budget to offset the cost of relief measures for businesses and individuals affected by deadly riots and accelerate reforms to foster inclusive economic growth.

*An investigation into the social media campaign to incite violence and fuel the attempted insurrection this month has uncovered 12 Twitter accounts that were central to driving the unrest.

*South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare will release the first batch of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines on Monday.

Mergence Corporate Solutions mining director Peter Major is the go-to man when it comes to the resource stocks. The mining industry has been South Africa's saving grace with commodity prices staying unbelievably strong over the past 24 months or so. The commodity counters are printing money and instead of chasing acquisitive growth, we are seeing large distributions to shareholders in the form of dividends.

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