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The pool of stocks available for investment on the Johannesburg stock exchange has been steadily shrinking over the past decade, with companies complaining about red tape, costs and illiquidity. A Dubai-based education company is bucking this trend. Joining Jackie Cameron, for BizNews, on the line from the UAE is Mr Radhakrishnan Nair, CEO of Athena Education, to talk about why his company is seeking a listing on the JSE and what shareholders might find attractive about the stock. He also provides hints that there are plans to take-over local schools that aren't performing optimally as Athena expands aggressively across SA, India and MENA.

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The pool of stocks available for investment on the Johannesburg stock exchange has been steadily shrinking over the past decade, with companies complaining about red tape, costs and illiquidity. A Dubai-based education company is bucking this trend. Joining Jackie Cameron, for BizNews, on the line from the UAE is Mr Radhakrishnan Nair, CEO of Athena Education, to talk about why his company is seeking a listing on the JSE and what shareholders might find attractive about the stock. He also provides hints that there are plans to take-over local schools that aren't performing optimally as Athena expands aggressively across SA, India and MENA.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Forensic for Justice's Paul O'Sullivan, popular columnist Simon Lincoln Reader and Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Forensic for Justice's Paul O'Sullivan, popular columnist Simon Lincoln Reader and Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux.

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* Eskom, the beleaguered South African state power utility, reduced its debt by almost a fifth.

* Professional services firm McKinsey, which played a central role in state capture and corruption in the Jacob Zuma era, has repaid R870m to parastatal Transnet.

* The South African Reserve Bank is studying the benefits of issuing a digital currency for general retail purposes.

* The DA has launched a petition against the Firearms Control Amendment Bill which proposes a ban on firearm ownership for self-defence by civilians.

* Absa, Investec and the Development Bank of Southern Africa indicated they could support a bid by a Turkish company to supply emergency power to South Africa.

* Eskom, the beleaguered South African state power utility, reduced its debt by almost a fifth.

* Professional services firm McKinsey, which played a central role in state capture and corruption in the Jacob Zuma era, has repaid R870m to parastatal Transnet.

* The South African Reserve Bank is studying the benefits of issuing a digital currency for general retail purposes.

* The DA has launched a petition against the Firearms Control Amendment Bill which proposes a ban on firearm ownership for self-defence by civilians.

* Absa, Investec and the Development Bank of Southern Africa indicated they could support a bid by a Turkish company to supply emergency power to South Africa.

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In this special podcast with Adrian Gardiner, the founder of global hospitality group Mantis explains why 12J qualifying Pearl Valley Hotel is able to offer such incredible value to investors. That includes a guaranteed 6% return for the first two years. And 10 nights of free use for each apartment which can also be swapped for nights at other Mantis resorts. Plus member's rights at SA's Number Two rated golf course. Reason? It's all about the entry price. Gardiner's group and partner Val de Vie bought the hotel in the trough after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This podcast is a must-listen for high income earners looking to take advantage of the 12J tax incentive window which closes on June 30. As Gardiner puts it, there's a painting that investors need to hang on the wall in the next month - or lose forever.

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In this special podcast with Adrian Gardiner, the founder of global hospitality group Mantis explains why 12J qualifying Pearl Valley Hotel is able to offer such incredible value to investors. That includes a guaranteed 6% return for the first two years. And 10 nights of free use for each apartment which can also be swapped for nights at other Mantis resorts. Plus member's rights at SA's Number Two rated golf course. Reason? It's all about the entry price. Gardiner's group and partner Val de Vie bought the hotel in the trough after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This podcast is a must-listen for high income earners looking to take advantage of the 12J tax incentive window which closes on June 30. As Gardiner puts it, there's a painting that investors need to hang on the wall in the next month - or lose forever.

HPCSA president Simon Nemutandani recently told parliament that ​National Health Insurance (NHI) should be the only funding for health in SA. The Free Market Foundation, which prides itself with furthering human rights and democracy, has announced their condemnation for this expropriation of medical aid funds. Chris Hattingh, Deputy Director of the FMF, joined the BizNews Power hour last night to discuss this matter.

HPCSA president Simon Nemutandani recently told parliament that ​National Health Insurance (NHI) should be the only funding for health in SA. The Free Market Foundation, which prides itself with furthering human rights and democracy, has announced their condemnation for this expropriation of medical aid funds. Chris Hattingh, Deputy Director of the FMF, joined the BizNews Power hour last night to discuss this matter.

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