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The highest mortality rate for cancer in South African women remains breast cancer. Frustrated by this statistic - and the fact that there's an average six-month delay from eventual diagnosis and surgical treatment - Kathryn Malherbe decided to start a company which aims to speed up diagnosis. Medsol AI Solutions uses deep machine learning and AI software to identify, segment and predict breast cancer subtypes. She was one of the winners of grant funding and business development support of the SAB Foundation. Malherbe - who is also involved in a breast cancer support group - told BizNews that their product is 65% more cost-effective and boasts a 91% accuracy rate. As the software can run alongside remote connectivity units, it can also be used in rural areas.

Tina Joemat-Pettersson, chair of the police committee in parliament, is back in the spotlight in connection with irregular payments for state projects. Joemat-Pettersson is an ally of former president Jacob Zuma, who was at the centre of corruption allegations under his rule. Joemat-Pettersson is the former energy minister who pushed hard to implement the controversial R1 trillion nuclear deal with Russia. Recently, it emerged that she appears to be helping friends claim hundreds of millions of rands, in connection with the computer system that stores DNA samples and other important evidence for the South African police service. The DA is calling for a debate of national importance in parliament, because the information system has been offline since June last year. Also among those fighting back against Joemat-Pettersson is Paul O’Sullivan, founder of Forensics for Justice. O’Sullivan spoke to the BizNews Power Hour about the fiasco and what the next steps are.

A year ago, the coronavirus pandemic struck, turning people's lives upside down and transforming the way we work and do business. In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we'll hear from Discovery Insurance Chief operating officer Lana Ross about innovations in cover for restaurants - which have been hit particularly hard by lockdown measures. And, we hear insights on how Israel has had one of the world's most successful vaccination efforts yet. Plus, the Covid-19 news making world headlines.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by fund manager Piet Viljoen, Investigator Paul O'Sullivan, wine queen Carrie Adams and her guest Cathy Marshall, and the BizNews team.

SA's Barak fund is collapsing, in a Greensill-like implosion. Giant Tencent has been fined by China's watchdog. Ant's CEO has resigned with immediate effect. Hammerson takes a beating from crashing rental income.

Described as 'a complete and utter asset to South Africa', Dan Nicholl joined our host and wine expert, Carrie Adams, to talk and celebrate all things wine. Born in Belfast and brought up in Zimbabwe, Nicholl worked as a sports commentator in South Africa, where his passion for wine grew.

Kogin Naidoo of Champagne Sports Resort told BizNews about their adventurous cycling programme. Bikes can be hired at multiple places in the valley, with different courses to suit your biking experience.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of Sanlam Paul Hanratty, Banking expert Kokkie Kooyman, Ascendis activist Harry Smit, Newcastle community member Nkanyiso Mthonbeni, Director of Mining at Ikwezi Bonani Ndlovu and the BizNews team.

Company updates from Sanlam, Standard Bank and Famous Brands reveal the impact of Covid-19 in Africa. Hollard Insurance in Namibia refuses to pay business interruption claims, despite the outcome of recent court battles.

Charles Savage, CEO of PurpleGroup and EasyEquities joined the BizNews Power Hour to explain how easy it is to start investing on the EasyEquities platform. 'It really makes it easy for the man on the street - whether he's got R100 or R100,000 - to buy the stocks or ETFs that they love, essentially eliminating the barriers to market that were so prevalent in the market six years ago'. Savage will be one of the speakers at the inaugural BizNews Investor Conference taking place between 16-19 March.

Magda Wierzycka, founder of Sygnia, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the company's Itrix 4th Industrial Revolution global equity ETF. The fund currently has about R2bn in assets under management, with 100% offshore equity. If you were to invest R100 in December 2017, it would be worth R250 just three years later. But should you be concerned about tech stock? Various financial experts are warning that tech stocks are about to explode. Wierzycka says no. 'What people don't understand about the 4IR fund is that the fund has over 380 holdings in it. I think the largest holding in the fund is 2.8%. The 4IR fund invests in many digital themes. It has absolutely everything that underpins 4IR - VR, drones, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, genetics and more. There are so many different themes that underpin the fund, that we actually refer to it as a bit of a "market index of disruptive innovation" fund.'

General Manager of Champagne Sports Resort, Philip West, spoke to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the world-class golf course at the resort. The course boasts the longest hole in the country, measuring 605 metres. Surrounded by the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, the 6,100 metre course will provide a thrilling challenge with breathtaking views. It is rated as one of the top 30 golf courses in the country.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of Sygnia Magda Wierzycka, CEO of the Purple Group and Easy Equities Charles Savage, CEO of Overberg asset management Nick Downing, Chief economist at Stanlib Kevin Lings, Deputy Director of the Free Market Foundation Chris Hattingh and the BizNews team.

Business confidence slides in South Africa. Transnet wants to set aside contracts worth billions of dollars and SoftBank is revealed to be even more heavily invested in Greensill than previously thought.

Prudential CEO Bernard Fick joined the BizNews Power Hour, speaking to the team about big changes to one of the country’s largest investment managers. The company recently issued an announcement, outlining ownership changes and even the possibility of a name change. Fick summarised the details and also weighed in on Regulation 28.

Kogin Naicker runs the world-class conferencing facilities at Champagne Sports Resort. He joined BizNews founder Alec Hogg to discuss the conferencing facilities in offer at the luxury resort. With up to 16 venues and boardrooms, the team is able to offer clients numerous possibilities, with the benefit of being cosseted by the majestic Drakensberg mountains.

Philip West, of Champagne Sports Resort, joined BizNews founder Alec Hogg to take a walk down memory lane. Nestled in the heart of the Drakensberg, Champagne Sports Resort offers numerous amenities to guests, from a relaxing spa to a conference and exhibition centre. West delves into the history of the luxurious resort.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO and founder of Adapt IT Sbu Shabalala, CEO of Prudential Investment managers Bernard Fick, Director of ABAX Investments Omri Thomas, Head of retail trading at Standard Bank Brett Duncan and the BizNews team.

South African cryptocurrency traders are leaving the country, frustrated by regulators. Greensill Capital has fallen into insolvency, causing massive losses for investors and depositors. SA GDP is better than expected and companies release results.

Learning from personal experience just how hard it is for a small-scale farmer to secure funding to start and grow a business in SA, Kwazulu-Natal based Zamokhuhle Thwala set up Agricool, an online market place that links smallholder farmers and buyers to markets. Thwala has just been awarded the joint first prize in this year’s SAB Foundation Annual Social Innovation Awards, for which he received R1.3 million in grant funding and business support.  A total of R12.6 million was given away to 17 finalists. This is one of many prizes that Agricool has recently won, owing to the social impact of their business model. He told BizNews how the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns forced him to new thinking - opening new business avenues. Thwala also mentioned that he wanted to make farming cool to a new generation of farmers and that he thinks women make better farmers.

Candice Paine, of PR Financial Services, explains the benefits of tax-free investments. 'The longer you save, the bigger the tax saving', says Paine. An individual can contribute a yearly amount of R36,000 - up to a lifetime maximum of R500,000. 'As the money grows, all the returns on that investment are tax-free'.

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman was recently in the news headlines, calling on SA's gold miners to consolidate in order to create what Froneman describes as 'a world-champion gold business or risk being bought by foreign investors'. Veteran mining expert and fund manager Peter Major joined the BizNews Power Hour to unpack Froneman's statement, answering why this could be in the country's interest.

Paul Hoffman SC, director of Accountability Now, joined the BizNews Power Hour to weigh in on charges brought against Markus Jooste. The ex-Steinhoff CEO has been charged with fraud in Germany. Hoffman details how the extradition process would work, to see Jooste face his charges in Germany.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the Director of Accountability Now Paul Hoffman, Mining guru Pete Major, CEO of Discovery Life Riaan Van Reenan, Independent financial advisor Candice Paine and the BizNews team.