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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Jean-Pierre Verster as co-host, Theus Du Buisson, Solidarity Research Institute: Economics Researcher on the relationship between SA and Cuba. Jon Ovadia, CEO of OVEX on the FSCA announcing that the group is not regulated to give financial advice, Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye Stillwater on the bumper quarter 1 update and Kevin Wakeford, whistleblower at the Zondo commission.

* ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is shocked and dismayed by a letter from ANC secretary general Ace Magashule who made an unauthorised attempt to suspend Ramaphosa as party president, says Eyewitness News.

* Eskom doesn’t want to buy electricity from the company that won most of a government emergency-power tender because it’s concerned about the cost and length of the contract, says Bloomberg.

* Zimbabwe plans to list a bond on the local exchange for the first time in 20 years to raise funds for the expansion and upgrade of a main highway that links the country to its largest trading partner, South Africa.

* Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against the coronavirus than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two weeks as infections surge.

* South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday posted a 78% increase in first-quarter core profit, driven by higher metals prices and improved operational performance, reports Bloomberg.

* ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is shocked and dismayed by a letter from ANC secretary general Ace Magashule who made an unauthorised attempt to suspend Ramaphosa as party president, says Eyewitness News.

* Eskom doesn’t want to buy electricity from the company that won most of a government emergency-power tender because it’s concerned about the cost and length of the contract, says Bloomberg.

* Zimbabwe plans to list a bond on the local exchange for the first time in 20 years to raise funds for the expansion and upgrade of a main highway that links the country to its largest trading partner, South Africa.

* Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against the coronavirus than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two weeks as infections surge.

* South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday posted a 78% increase in first-quarter core profit, driven by higher metals prices and improved operational performance, reports Bloomberg.

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Revego Africa Energy, which is looking to invest in renewable energy projects, will not be listing on the JSE. Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth Management was on the BizNews Power Hour to share his wisdom on commodity super-cycle and Counterpoint Value Fund, he said the excitement on emerging markets has died down.

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Revego Africa Energy, which is looking to invest in renewable energy projects, will not be listing on the JSE. Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth Management was on the BizNews Power Hour to share his wisdom on commodity super-cycle and Counterpoint Value Fund, he said the excitement on emerging markets has died down.

The High Court in Johannesburg has issued an order to seize assets worth R1.4bn of Eskom executives found guilty of corruption. Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha joined the BizNews Power Hour. He's confident in the leadership of Eskom as they have the best interest of South Africans at heart but says the turnaround is under attack.

The High Court in Johannesburg has issued an order to seize assets worth R1.4bn of Eskom executives found guilty of corruption. Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha joined the BizNews Power Hour. He's confident in the leadership of Eskom as they have the best interest of South Africans at heart but says the turnaround is under attack.

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SAA and Mango have been bailed out with taxpayer money... again. Is this fair competition for others? The CEO of Cemair - Miles Van Der Molen - joined the BizNews Power Hour to share what it's like to be in the midst of this saga. Miles also said he could build a new, impressive airline with the R800m that is going into Mango.

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SAA and Mango have been bailed out with taxpayer money... again. Is this fair competition for others? The CEO of Cemair - Miles Van Der Molen - joined the BizNews Power Hour to share what it's like to be in the midst of this saga. Miles also said he could build a new, impressive airline with the R800m that is going into Mango.

The ugly truth about Covid-19 and lockdowns video of Nick Hudson almost broke the internet over a month ago when BizNews published it on YouTube. It was subsequently banned after topping half a million views, attracting all sorts of attention, and walks of life. Nick made it on international news off the back of it and today stands defending the Panda name, as well as his. Hudson spent a good 25 minutes with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, quelling the 'anti-vaxxer' rumour, telling tales of the past few weeks whirlwind and touching on the much anticipated third Covid-19 wave.

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