Business Day Spotlight (new)

Midlife financial planning in SA

Financial planning advice for South Africans in their mid-30s to 50s is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jodi Suchard, advisory partner at wealth management firm, Citadel. Topics of discussion include: financial planning tools to maximise earnings in the core working years; estate planning; and…

6 Jun 2025 47 min

Absa’s strategy for Africa tech dominance

Absa’s strategy to win over customers across Africa with its technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johnson Idesoh, group chief information and technology and officer at Absa. Topics of discussion include: investment in customer experience; relationship with global tech companies; the place of AI…

4 Jun 2025 47 min

Bitcoin marker surge in focus

The current rally in the Bitcoin market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Christo de Wit, country manager for SA at cryptocurrency exchange Luno.  Topics of discussion include: the recent bitcoin market rally and what it means for investors, the growth of…

29 May 2025 45 min

Can Kenny Fihla build on Charles Russon’s hard work at Absa?

In this episode of Business Day Spotlight, outgoing interim CEO Charles Russon reflects on his tenure at Absa and the strategic foundations he’s laid for the future. Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Russon shares why he believes incoming CEO Kenny Fihla is well-positioned to build on this…

29 May 2025 29 min

New Uber GM outlines plans for growth in SA

Uber’s strategy to maintain growth in SA, and the rest of the continent, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deepesh Thomas, general manager for Uber Sub Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: state of Uber in SA; the new GM’s vision…

28 May 2025 39 min

Shell bullish about SA agriculture

Shell’s outlook around agriculture an energy provider is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Aluwani Museisi, country chair of Shell Downstream SA. Topics of discussion include: Shell’s business in SA; the company’s involvement in agriculture; efforts to bring more people into farming; and…

26 May 2025 37 min

Stadio's strategy for AI use in HR

The impact of artificial intelligence on the Human Resources profession is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sheryll Kisten, head of human resources (HR) at StadioHigherEducation.  Topics of discussion include: evolution of the HR profession and processes; incorporation of AI into HR courses; the company’s own…

21 May 2025 38 min

Peach Payments and PayDunya unpack their business tie up

Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth…

5 May 2025 34 min

The reality of creating African solutions

Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool. Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their…

30 Apr 2025 40 min

Unpacking cold storage in Cameroon agriculture

Bringing cold storage services to farmers in West Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Afopezi Moses from AgricFresh. Topics of discussion include: challenge of doing business in Cameroon; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans. Business Day Spotlight…

30 Apr 2025 20 min

Navigating trading in 2025: Forex, AI and the psychology of smart investing

Octa analyst MJ Givens Kgasi shares insights to help online traders position themselves and adapt their strategies for success in a volatile market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Apr 2025 41 min

Standard Bank’s take on digital banking investment

Standard Bank’s investment in technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khomotso Molabe, group chief information officer (CIO) for Standard Bank’s retail operations. Topics of discussion include: the use of technology to improve customer experience; growth of AI; product development…

23 Apr 2025 51 min

Experience versus theory in the tech job hunt

The value of practical experience in technology learning is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. Topics of discussion include: redAcademy’s business model; value of practical experience versus theory; expectations from employers; and effort to secure employment…

16 Apr 2025 32 min

TymeBank’s Cheslyn Jacobs slams fee-heavy banking model

TymeBank Chief Commercial Officer Cheslyn Jacobs has criticised South African lenders for their continued reliance on banking fees, arguing that the model is unsustainable in the long term. Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Jacobs positioned the app-only, Patrice Motsepe-backed bank as a challenger to the status quo…

10 Apr 2025 52 min

BlueApp cutting recruitment times and processes using AI

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline recruitment and human resourcing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sai Govender, founder and CEO of Blue Pearl, with Nicole Adriaans, business executive for data and analytics at iOCO. Topics of discussion…

9 Apr 2025 40 min

Discovery Health CEO on personal health pathways using AI

Discovery’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Ron Whelan, CEO of Discovery Health. Topics of discussion include: Discovery’s implementation of AI in healthcare; ways in which data can be used to shift…

7 Apr 2025 24 min

Flow48 pushing for expansion in SA’s SME lending sector

The growth of alternative lending for SA’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs) is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Altesh Baijoo, MD of Flow48 SA. Topics of discussion include: Flow48’s business model; recent fund raising activities; funds committed to SA; trends…

2 Apr 2025 49 min

How relevant are IT certifications in an AI dominated world?

The relevance of professional learning programs in IT is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Cisco’s team: Dave Mallory, senior director for learning certifications, and Ryan Rose, director of product and development. Through the session, the team explains the utility of…

31 Mar 2025 52 min

Micros SA plan to dominate hospitality software market

Adapt IT's push to growth its place in the hospitality software market, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reginald Sibeko, MD of Micros SA, a unit of Adapt IT. Topics of discussion include: Omegro’s acquisition of Spa Guru; the rationale…

26 Mar 2025 41 min

BankservAfrica data showing lower economic activity in February

National transaction data, showing a dip in economic activity, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Elize Kruger, an independent economist. Through the discussion, Kruger shares: BankservAfrica’s recent transaction reports; a view of the recently tabled national budget for 2025; and…

24 Mar 2025 24 min