Arena Podcast Network Business Day Spotlight (new)

Business Day Spotlight (new)

Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom.

An Arena Holdings production

Keywords: BDSpotlight, industry, markets, South Africa, news and views, money, success, entrepreneur, corporation, podcast
Occasionally English South Africa News
244 Episodes
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The new frontier of bank fraud and scams

The intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and financial crime is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by James Saunders, co-founder and CTO at anti-money laundering (AML) platform RelyComply.  Saunders details the AML threat landscape; ways in which banks are vulnerable currently; the impact of AI on…
1 Sep 30 min

SPONSORED | What does it take to service SME banking needs in 2026?

The shifting banking needs of small businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Norman Nyawo, head of merchant solutions for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank.   Topics of discussion include: shifting SME banking expectations; digital payments innovations; and pain points that…
28 Aug 35 min

SPONSORED | What does it take to service SME banking needs in 2026?

The shifting banking needs of small businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Norman Nyawo, head of merchant solutions for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank.   Topics of discussion include: shifting SME banking expectations; digital payments innovations; and pain points that…
28 Aug 35 min

Shoprite pushes technology strategy through its Foundation

Shoprite Foundation technology investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Maude Modise, director of the Shoprite Foundation. Topics of discussion include: the foundation’s expansion into technology; initiatives; funding; and tie in with the group’s broader strategy.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is…
19 Aug 31 min

Shoprite pushes technology strategy through its Foundation

Shoprite Foundation technology investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Maude Modise, director of the Shoprite Foundation. Topics of discussion include: the foundation’s expansion into technology; initiatives; funding; and tie in with the group’s broader strategy.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is…
19 Aug 31 min

The cost of forex for local businesses

The cost of foreign exchange (forex) for local businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex.  Topics of discussion include: Future Forex’s operating model; reality of moving money in African market versus overseas; standard practices and pricing of banks in this…
12 Aug 41 min

Anglada details Optasia’s emerging market expansion strategy

The intersection of the telecoms and fintech across emerging markets is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia.  Topics of discussion include: company’s performance; experience since listing on the JSE; diversification of the business; and compatibility across fintech systems.  Producer:…
5 Aug 29 min

Anglada details Optasia’s emerging market expansion strategy

The intersection of the telecoms and fintech across emerging markets is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia.  Topics of discussion include: company’s performance; experience since listing on the JSE; diversification of the business; and compatibility across fintech systems.  Producer:…
5 Aug 29 min

SPONSORED | African Bank’s approach to long term sustainability

African Bank's strategy for driving positive, sustainable impact in South African communities is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Edna Sathekga-Montse, group chief transformation and sustainability officer at African Bank.  Topics of discussion include: efforts around positive impact; gaining staff buy-in; importance of gender; and…
29 Jul 41 min

SPONSORED | African Bank’s approach to long term sustainability

African Bank's strategy for driving positive, sustainable impact in South African communities is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Edna Sathekga-Montse, group chief transformation and sustainability officer at African Bank.  Topics of discussion include: efforts around positive impact; gaining staff buy-in; importance of gender; and…
29 Jul 41 min

SPONSORED | The case for SADC regional integration

The critical role of regional integration is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Topics of discussion include: the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week; importance of regional integration; harmonising policies; and mobilising regional…
24 Jul 28 min

SPONSORED | The case for SADC regional integration

The critical role of regional integration is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Topics of discussion include: the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week; importance of regional integration; harmonising policies; and mobilising regional…
24 Jul 28 min

Mistry details Standard Bank Connect’s eSIM strategy

Standard Bank bets on eSIM for mobile market edge is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kartik Mistry, executive head for Standard Bank Connect.  Through the discussion, Mistry details the company's business model; customer growth; and the launch of their new eSIM capability.  Producer: Demi…
20 Jul 44 min

Mistry details Standard Bank Connect’s eSIM strategy

Standard Bank bets on eSIM for mobile market edge is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kartik Mistry, executive head for Standard Bank Connect.  Through the discussion, Mistry details the company's business model; customer growth; and the launch of their new eSIM capability.  Producer: Demi…
20 Jul 44 min

Cloete on BBC Studio’s growth in Africa tough television market

Developments in South Africa’s television landscape are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Pierre Cloete, vice-president for Africa at BBC Studios. Topics of discussion include: BBC Studios operations in Africa; viewership growth in South Africa; development of programming; and the…
17 Jul 59 min

Threat of AI-powered smart glasses in Africa

The privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory issues surrounding emerging AI-powered smart glasses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Allan Juma, lead cyber security engineer at ESET.  Topics of discussion include: the threats posed by smart glasses; risk of devices being hacked for corporate…
15 Jul 35 min

BMW servicing international tech operations through Pretoria

BMW’s technology investment in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jochen Goller, member of the board of management of BMW AG customer, brands, salesand Peter van Binsbergen, CEO of BMW Group South Africa The discussion highlights the investment into BMW’s IT…
3 Jul 18 min

BMW servicing international tech operations through Pretoria

BMW’s technology investment in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jochen Goller, member of the board of management of BMW AG customer, brands, salesand Peter van Binsbergen, CEO of BMW Group South Africa The discussion highlights the investment into BMW’s IT…
3 Jul 18 min
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