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It's common cause that many of the world's systems are antiquated with their shortcoming badly exposed in this Information Age. But during a period of supposed enlightenment, why has so much of humanity regressing? And why have great nations elected populist leaders who quite obviously put their own interests ahead of those who gave them their power? Dr Claudius van Wyk picks up the challenge of addressing this and reaches conclusions that will come as a pleasant surprise for many. Mankind, he reckons, is going through a period of creative destruction. It is tough to live with it, but what will emerge is a new kind of leadership that is fit for purpose for the new era. - Alec Hogg

Former Springbok scrumhalf Dan van Zyl is an much admired rugby coach in Ireland, a country whose team massively outperforms on the global stage. He says Ireland's ability to teams with vastly superior resources is no fluke, and in this fascinating interview with former teammate (and opponent) Bob Skinstad, shares insights into a national structure that consistently delivers the goods. Huge lessons for those running the show in the former Springbok captain Skinstad's home country.

Until his retirement, former FNB chief executive Michael Jordaan was the king of SA banking innovation. That crown has moved across to Barclays Capital CEO Stephen van Coller, who showed his passion for change last year by bringing faculty of Silicon Valley’s Singularity University to Johannesburg. The impact of co-founders Peter Diamandes, Salim Ismail and their team was enormous. Indeed, they introduced South Africans to the concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution seven months before the World Economic Forum themed and popularised it. Biznews.com’s Alec Hogg, one of the Singularity University converts, caught up with Van Coller in Davos to get his thoughts on the WEF’s 46th annual meeting.

Martin Wolf warns SA; Putin outrages at Turkey by Biznews.com

Dow Theory, AGMs and Nando's in the headlines by Biznews.com

South America dumps socialism, ANC continues regardless by Biznews.com

SA Govt's inability to execute, Rand, ISIS funding in today's headlines by Biznews.com

Wylie lays into Competition Commission, plus Faure, Rupert and Jones make news by Biznews.com

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The imminent death of BRICS by Biznews.com

SA's implications from China's sea of troubles by Biznews.com

Futuregrowth Asset Management has not done enough to let South Africa know about the far reaching and high impact work it does in communities all around our country whilst still delivering competitive and sustainable returns to investors. Smital Rambhai, product manager of their Community Property Fund is passionate and engaged with the pervasive impact his fund has on underserviced communities. This 20 year old fund has specifically focused on providing retail facilities to previously disadvantaged communities, especially in areas characterised by a lack of infrastructure and services. And in the process has created both short and long-term employment as well as being a springboard for ancillary and complementary industries to develop in the same areas.

Human behavioural specialist and wealth psychologist Ilze Alberts on how to enrich your life on all levels

Accenture's Peter Lacy talks Leapfrog opportunities in Africa by Biznews.com

Alec Hogg speaks to Stephen van Coller about why he brought the Singularity University founders so far from home.

In this special podcast, Gareth Stobie of Coreshares explains what investment experts mean when they talk about alpha and beta - and explains to Alec Hogg why the cost advantages of Smart Beta are only part of the reason why it is becoming such a popular alternative to traditional active managers.

Rational Perspective 8.4.2015 by Biznews.com

Today's markets with David Shapiro

David Shapiro of Sasfin came to the Biznews.com studio today to talk about stock market booms and his favourite shares.

Isaac Mophatlane discuses Business Connexion full year results

Alec Hogg speaks with Richard Hurst, Senior Analyst of Enterprise at Ovum.

Expert analysis of Woolies' earning results

With 40 000 shareholders converging on the CenturyLink Centre in Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway AGM, it is a great place to be heard - at least that's what the disgruntled pilot's union at BRK subsidiary NetJets believes. Alec Hogg asked the union president John Malmberg to explain what the protest was all about. As you'll hear, it's not exactly AMCU-like.

Like the rest of the South African contingent, top SA money managers Kokkie Kooyman and David Shapiro got an early start to Berkshire Hathaway AGM day. Here they, and some of the other members in the group, explain what why they're so excited about the next 12 or so hours.

Alec Hogg talks to Dragon's Den member James Caan about how South Africa can learn from the UK's experience where the Government funded, Caan-driven project is creating 40 companies a day.