BizNews Power Hour - 10 June 2021. Covid 3rd wave; Green light for private power plants; WW2 hero recognition

Download and read the BNC#8 post-conference PDF here: https://bit.ly/4eB6uCi In a candid address to the Hermanus Rotary Club, BizNews editor Alec Hogg reflects on the key takeaways from BizNews Conference 8, unpacking South Africa’s economic stagnation, governance failures, and the growing realisation that “Pretoria will not provide.” Drawing on insights…

DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke slams the ANC’s procurement reforms as costly, restrictive and ripe for corruption. He warns taxpayers will pay more for fewer services as competition shrinks and politically connected elites benefit. With legal challenges looming and public frustration rising, the battle over state spending could shape South…

In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global energy markets are on edge as Iranian minelaying in the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension drive crude oil prices above $105. While the South African Reserve Bank warns of fuel and food inflation, Sasol’s stock has tripled by securing domestic supply…

In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks Tesla’s shift into AI and robotics, Sasol’s resilience amid oil shocks, and Teledyne’s disciplined growth — highlighting how each plays a role in a rational, diversified portfolio.

In today's BizNews Daybreak, we examine South Africa’s legislative shift toward a merit-based public service to combat state capture and political patronage. Globally, we cover Tesla’s massive $25 billion AI investment and the escalating naval conflict between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, we analyse Capitec’s…