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Exciting morning for us – the launch of our first breakfast podcast, the BizNews Bulletin. Please have a listen: click here. .Since ending the commercially unsuccessful (thus unsustainable) BizNews Power Hour in February, we've been toying with an alternative. After Lucy Ferreira re-joined us, this time as the executive producer, things started to fall in place. .Our approach is influenced by the late Bill Lynch, SA's only winner of EY's World Entrepreneur of the Year, who advised an approach of 'just do it'. So be kind to us for jumping in with Episode One. I'm really proud of our new-born, but then again which father isn't? .___STEADY_PAYWALL___.Please drop me a line with your comments (alec@biznews.com) esp. on what you think about the new service – and particularly inclusion of the FT's morning report. .Also, remember to join me at noon for the monthly webinar updating the BizNews portfolio. Will be introducing new stocks. It's for Premium members only – here's the link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7995493949841928719 .WATCH: In September last year, global entrepreneur Rob Hersov rocked South Africa with a hard hitting speech at the BizNews Conference – accusing Corporate SA of being complicit in ANC criminality and incompetence. In this follow up, Hersov says despite the flack he has taken, he stands by every word in that presentation. But says there are some bright lights on the horizon as the country heads towards an ANC-free government in 2024, naming Gayton McKenzie, Herman Mashaba and Chris Pappas among the rising stars..More for you to read today:.Sanctions Push Russia to First Foreign Default Since Bolshevik Revolution. A debt default has been long in coming since Western sanctions created payment obstacles Moscow couldn't overcome.Credit Suisse Found Guilty in Money-Laundering Case Tied to Cocaine Ring. Swiss bank said it would appeal the criminal court's findings that it didn't do enough to monitor accounts used by a Bulgarian crime ring.What's Holding Back Boeing's 787 Dreamliner? Production defects and regulatory issues have largely halted deliveries of new Dreamliners to airlines for nearly two years.After Nearly Quitting Tennis, Rafael Nadal Takes His Shot at a Grand Slam. The 36-year-old had never won the opening two majors of a season before this year. At his first Wimbledon since 2019, he hopes to make it three in a row..NB FOR YOUR WALL STREET JOURNAL ACCESS….As a Premium subscriber you are entitled to full membership of wsj.com (normal price $29 a month). Be sure to action your access through the Premium link on the BizNews website. Because of The Wall Street Journal's credential requirements, be sure to create a password which has at least 8 characters and includes at least one letter and one number – NB it MAY NOT contain any special characters (ie #, !, @ etc). To maintain access to WSJ.com, you MUST enter our partner's website via Biznews Premium at least once a month. A final PS, if you had previously signed up for WSJ you'll need to clear the cookies from your device. Our helpdesk can assist – support@biznews.com

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