Recently, Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman put out an invitation to AngloGold and Gold Fields to merge, in what he said would be 'in the national interest'. Piet Viljoen, fund manager of the Counterpoint value fund, weighs in on Froneman's statement. Sibanye and AngloGold are both in the Top 10 holdings of Viljoen's fund.

When asked whether a merger would be in the interest of investors, he said 'I think shareholders should sit back and see what happens'.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of FNB Private bank Eric Enslin, CEO of Stadio Chris Vorster, CIO of Perpetua investment managers Delphine Govender, Dr. Tess Lawrie and the BizNews team.

Mr Price will acquire Yuppiechef, broadening its customer base to higher-income shoppers. Absa and Sun International struggle during the lockdown, while AdvTech expects positive results. The Namibian Competition Commission cracks down on price-fixing among insurers

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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.