Business Day Spotlight (new)

Ramakrishnan on Cloud23 growth in 2025

The performance and strategic shifts of Cloud23, a South African IT consulting firm, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ram Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO of Cloud23. Topics of discussion include: the company's evolution; being a software engineering partner; growth metrics; and adoption…

1 Apr 37 min

Harambee’s take on SA youth unemployment solutions

Efforts to reduce South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kasthuri Soni, the CEO of the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. Topics of discussion include: issues affecting local employment; stats around youth unemployment; efforts by Harambe to fix the…

20 Mar 50 min

LIV Golf’s expansion into South Africa

LIV Golf’s expansion into South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Scott O'Neil, the CEO of LIV Golf at Steyn City in Johannesburg.  The discussion outlines the growth of LIV since 2021; rationale for coming to SA; growth of golf globally; differentiation…

18 Mar 18 min

SA economic outlook as geopolitical tensions rise globally

SA’s economic outlook as geopolitical tensions rise globally is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual, and Isaac Matshego, senior economist at Nedbank Through the discussion, the experts outline the state of the SA…

13 Mar 48 min

State of jobs in South Africa's hotel industry unpacked

The current state of jobs in South Africa's hotel industry is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Anton Gillis, CEO of Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC). Topics of discussion include: employment in the sector; financial strain on the sector; ways in which businesses can…

6 Mar 33 min

Chapu’s expansion beyond traditional audit

Chapu’s strategy to move beyond traditional audit is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by executives from Chapu Chartered Accountants: Ncumisa Saba-Mkunqwana, the firm’s CEO, and Rhangani Mbhalati, founder and chairman.  Topics of discussion include: Chapu’s growth over 11 years; transition…

4 Mar 53 min

Capitec’s investment in bank branches and tech

Capitec’s technology strategy and investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Blessing Mgaga, executive head of retail client experience delivery at Capitec,  Topics of discussion include: the bank’s approach to tech; the value of self service; investment in bank branches; and…

2 Mar 24 min

Investec’s approach to technology investment and AI

Investec’s ongoing technology investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lyndon Subroyen, Investec’s global head of digital and tech. Topics of discussion include: Investec’s approach to technology investment; the role of AI in banking; regulation across jurisdictions; and outlook…

25 Feb 25 min

Msimanga on Dis-Chem’s AI and personalisation strategy

Dis-Chem’s stratgey around AI and personalisation is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thabiso Msimanga, head of customer at Dis-Chem’s X, Bigly Labs. Topics of discussion include:  Dis-Chem’s AI strategy; the group’s approach to loyalty; the value of personalisation; and Capitec partnership.  Producer:…

23 Feb 30 min

Hospitality’s solution to youth unemployment

Hospitality being well placed to help solve South Africa’s high youth unemployment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandra Kneubuhler to Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by…

20 Feb 27 min

Marketer’s journey: Mdikane on branding at Momentum

The life of a marketer at one of SA’s largest financial firms is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Qhawekazi Mdikane, executive head of brand at Momentum. Mdikane outlines Momentum’s approach to marketing; her career as a marketer; mentorship; and advice for young people…

18 Feb 48 min

Mali celebrates profits at Leseka, positive about full year performance

Lesaka Technologies’ financial performance in the first half of the 2026 financial year is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali. Mali also speaks on business unit performance, investment in cryptocurrency, opportunities in remittances, and progress in acquiring Bank…

13 Feb 28 min

Stadio’s push for rapid expansion by 2030

The strategy for Stadio’s rapid expansion by 2030  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stan du Plessis, principle and of CEO of Studio Higher Education.  Topics of discussion include: Stadio’s current make up; plans for growth; investment in education; and…

9 Feb 44 min

Roche’s approach to glucose monitoring using AI

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the treatment of diabetes is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Susan Snell, near patient sub-chapter lead at Roche Diagnostics. Topics of discussion include: a picture of diabetic care in SA; gaps in…

6 Feb 21 min

Allan Gray Orbis finds the 14 core skills for entrepreneurs in SA

The core skills for entrepreneurial success in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Carl Herman, head of impact assurance at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, and Professor Melodi Botha, a researcher in entrepreneurship at the University of Pretoria (UP).  Topics of…

4 Feb 22 min

Visa unpacks consumer spending trends for 2025 festive season

Consumer spending insights from the 2025 festive season is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandy Samaan, head of consulting and analytics at Visa for Southern, East, West and Central Africa Topics of discussion include: spending patterns during the festive period; growth of…

2 Feb 22 min

Cisco’s Diedrich on the impact of AI on individual wellness

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on individual wellness is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Guy Diedrich, senior vice president and global innovation officer at Cisco.  Topics of discussion include:  findings of OECD study; impact of AI on wellness;  factors holding back adoption…

28 Jan 49 min

De Lille’s plan to increase visitors to SA in 2026

Tourism’s growing contribution to South Africa’s economy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Patricia de Lille, minister of tourism for South Africa, from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Topics of discussion include: efforts to increase international arrivals; tourism’s…

26 Jan 28 min

Anthem’s 11 GW project pipeline unpacked

Anthem’s plans to growth its piece of the African energy market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ryan Hammond, COO at Anthem.  Topics of discussion include: the inception of Anthem; track of energy projects; plans for growth; funding for the entity; and…

21 Jan 36 min

Opportunities for investment in Africa’s fintech ecosystem

Opportunities for investment in Africa’s fintech ecosystem is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Antonia Bothner, capital markets lead at Endeavor South Africa Topics of discussion include: the investment landscape for fintech; exit trends; international capital flows; and Endeavour’s strategy. …

16 Jan 30 min