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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by fund manager Piet Viljoen, Lesedi Mfolo from Easy Equities, Leon Louw from the Free Market Foundation, Grant Back Head of the SAA Pilot Association and the BizNews team.

* The ANC government is trying to spin it otherwise, but there is no national rollout by government, says Steenhuisen. The only roll out so far has been the expansion of the Johnson & Johnson trials, run by trial scientists around existing trial sites, using other countries’ leftover J&J trial vaccines, he says.

* Coca-Cola is weighing options for its bottling business in Africa, including a sale or initial public offering, reports Bloomberg.

* South Africa’s rising long term bond yields and the related cost of government borrowing remain a concern, ratings firm S&P Global said in its second quarter economic outlook for emerging markets.

* The Automobile Association (AA) says it expects a further hefty hike in fuel prices in April with 95 ULP heading into record territory when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy makes the official adjustment next Wednesday.

* South Africa opened up a telecommunications contract to supply 1.2 million government employees, allowing arch rivals MTN Group Ltd. and Vodacom Group Ltd. to share in the state business, says Bloomberg

* South Africa’s trade surplus widened to about R29 billion rand in February from a revised surplus of about R12.5 billion in January, data from the revenue service showed on Wednesday.

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* The ANC government is trying to spin it otherwise, but there is no national rollout by government, says Steenhuisen. The only roll out so far has been the expansion of the Johnson & Johnson trials, run by trial scientists around existing trial sites, using other countries’ leftover J&J trial vaccines, he says.

* Coca-Cola is weighing options for its bottling business in Africa, including a sale or initial public offering, reports Bloomberg.

* South Africa’s rising long term bond yields and the related cost of government borrowing remain a concern, ratings firm S&P Global said in its second quarter economic outlook for emerging markets.

* The Automobile Association (AA) says it expects a further hefty hike in fuel prices in April with 95 ULP heading into record territory when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy makes the official adjustment next Wednesday.

* South Africa opened up a telecommunications contract to supply 1.2 million government employees, allowing arch rivals MTN Group Ltd. and Vodacom Group Ltd. to share in the state business, says Bloomberg

* South Africa’s trade surplus widened to about R29 billion rand in February from a revised surplus of about R12.5 billion in January, data from the revenue service showed on Wednesday.

China's tech giants - including Tencent - are coming under increasing pressure from regulators worried about their growing influence. China's President Xi Jinping has ordered regulators to step up their oversight of internet companies, crack down on monopolies and promote fair competition.What's behind these developments and what are the consequences for investors with exposure to Chinese tech stocks? Unpacking developments for the BizNews community is China financial markets and economy expert Professor Michele Geraci, of the University of Nottingham, who spoke to BizNews editor at large Jackie Cameron. #China #Tencent #Alibaba

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China's tech giants - including Tencent - are coming under increasing pressure from regulators worried about their growing influence. China's President Xi Jinping has ordered regulators to step up their oversight of internet companies, crack down on monopolies and promote fair competition.What's behind these developments and what are the consequences for investors with exposure to Chinese tech stocks? Unpacking developments for the BizNews community is China financial markets and economy expert Professor Michele Geraci, of the University of Nottingham, who spoke to BizNews editor at large Jackie Cameron. #China #Tencent #Alibaba

Cy Jacobs; co-founder of 36ONE Asset Management shares his views on what caused the collapse of Archegos Capital Management. Archegos is the family investment business owned by Mr. Hwang that caused commotion in the stock market last week.

Cy Jacobs; co-founder of 36ONE Asset Management shares his views on what caused the collapse of Archegos Capital Management. Archegos is the family investment business owned by Mr. Hwang that caused commotion in the stock market last week.

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David Hurwitz, CEO of Transaction Capital gives his insights on the company's R1.8bn acquisition of WeBuyCars for a 49.9% stake in the business, valuing the business at close to R4bn. Value investor Piet Viljoen outlined his investment thesis at the BizNews investment conference, where he compared the lofty valuations of international peers to the deep value inherent in WeBuyCars.

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David Hurwitz, CEO of Transaction Capital gives his insights on the company's R1.8bn acquisition of WeBuyCars for a 49.9% stake in the business, valuing the business at close to R4bn. Value investor Piet Viljoen outlined his investment thesis at the BizNews investment conference, where he compared the lofty valuations of international peers to the deep value inherent in WeBuyCars.

Nic Borain - an independent political and financial analyst on Ace Magashule discarded. Nic pulled an all-nighter putting together an article of the national executive meeting of the ANC, straight after President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement late Monday night. ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has been given 30 days to step aside from his role - or face suspension and disciplinary action by the party.