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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Eskom's Sikonathi Mantshantsha, energy expert Ted Blom on SA load shedding, Langa Madonko on the sale of Burger King, Kevin Lings, Mike Schussler and Steven Nathan provide insight into Q1 GDP figures 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 Steven Nathan, Eskom's Sikonathi Mantshantsha, energy expert Ted Blom on SA load shedding, Langa Madonko on the sale of Burger King, Kevin Lings, Mike Schussler and Steven Nathan provide insight into Q1 GDP figures and the BizNews Power Hour team.

Economists Kevin Lings and Mike Schussler together with 10X founder Steven Nathan give insights into the better-than-expected GDP figures which were released earlier today. Although domestic consumption was the driving factor behind this surprise, the experts say the lack of fixed capital investment - the main driver behind long-term economic growth - is concerning. Steven Nathan unpacks the parallels, or lack thereof, between the economy and the stock market.

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Economists Kevin Lings and Mike Schussler together with 10X founder Steven Nathan give insights into the better-than-expected GDP figures which were released earlier today. Although domestic consumption was the driving factor behind this surprise, the experts say the lack of fixed capital investment - the main driver behind long-term economic growth - is concerning. Steven Nathan unpacks the parallels, or lack thereof, between the economy and the stock market.

Energy expert and mining consultant Ted Blom is never one to shirk from controversy and hasn't been doing so recently. While South African's shudder at the thought of load shedding, Blom reckons that Eskom isn't telling us the entire truth. He spoke to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the reality of load shedding in SA. Blom tweeted earlier in the week that there was a shortfall of 5,136 megawatts. Blom says this would require Level 6 load-shedding to handle this.

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Energy expert and mining consultant Ted Blom is never one to shirk from controversy and hasn't been doing so recently. While South African's shudder at the thought of load shedding, Blom reckons that Eskom isn't telling us the entire truth. He spoke to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the reality of load shedding in SA. Blom tweeted earlier in the week that there was a shortfall of 5,136 megawatts. Blom says this would require Level 6 load-shedding to handle this.

Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity ("SAVCA") director Langa Madonko unpacked the adverse ruling handed down by the Competition Commission on Grande Parade's sale of Burger King to private equity buyer Emerging Capital Partners ("ECP"). The transaction was blocked due to concerns related to the BEE credentials of the the private equity fund. Grande Parade, listed on the local bourse, had obtained shareholder approval for the sale of the fast-food outlet. The ruling was not blocked on the basis of anti-competitive practices. All things considered, Grande Parade shareholders should feel aggrieved. This is also a concerning precedent going forward for similar type transactions.

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Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity ("SAVCA") director Langa Madonko unpacked the adverse ruling handed down by the Competition Commission on Grande Parade's sale of Burger King to private equity buyer Emerging Capital Partners ("ECP"). The transaction was blocked due to concerns related to the BEE credentials of the the private equity fund. Grande Parade, listed on the local bourse, had obtained shareholder approval for the sale of the fast-food outlet. The ruling was not blocked on the basis of anti-competitive practices. All things considered, Grande Parade shareholders should feel aggrieved. This is also a concerning precedent going forward for similar type transactions.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on FNB's booming update, Thungela CEO July Ndlovu on new JSE listing, William Saunderson-Meyer on Zweli Mkhize's options 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, Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on FNB's booming update, Thungela CEO July Ndlovu on new JSE listing, William Saunderson-Meyer on Zweli Mkhize's options and the BizNews Power Hour team.