Business Day Spotlight (new)

Ntuli on digital transformation realities in SA

HPE’s growth strategy in South Africa competitive tech sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by President Ntuli, MD of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in South Africa. Topics of discussion include: the history of the company; current focus areas; strategy…

14 Jan 22 min

Bloisi on Naspers’ e-commerce growth in Europe, Latin America and India

Naspers’ e-commerce growth is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fabricio Bloisi, group CEO of Naspers and Prosus. Topics of discussion includes: plans for growth; financial performance; view on Europe, Latin America and India; importance of ecosystems; and growth of AI.  Producer: Demi…

12 Jan 17 min

B20 Spotlight: Bridging the gap between formal and informal economies through tech

The B20’s push to increase financial inclusion in the world, through technology, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tareq Muhmood, regional president for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) at Visa.  Topics of discussion include: Visa’s role in the B20;…

9 Jan 28 min

Cisco’s place as a network company in the world of AI

Cisco’s place as a network company in the world of AI is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Meads, senior vice president for Middle East, Africa, and central Asia at Cisco. Topics of discussion includes: Cisco’s AI strategy; trends driving AI…

12 Dec 2025 26 min

ATE’s for greater for greater intra-Africa trade

Efforts to grow and overcome the challenges associated with intra-Africa trade is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Adam Molai, chairman of Africa Trade Engine (ATE). Topics of discussion include: the decision to create ATE; the market opportunity for manufacturing locally; what it…

5 Dec 2025 50 min

Stats SA draws the line on population after new headcount challenge

In this episode, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng speaks to data expert Magnus Rademeyer about the growing debate over South Africa’s true population size. Following Fibretime’s challenge to Stats SA’s latest headcount figures, Rademeyer unpacks why their modelling suggests a much larger population — and what this could mean…

4 Dec 2025 20 min

Jarana on Startup20 work, findings and recommendations

The Startup20’s work, findings and recommendations is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vuyani Jarana, CEO of Ilitha Telecommunications and chairperson of SA’s StartUp20 under the G20 Presidency.  Topics of discussion include: the mission of the Startup20; work done under the group;…

3 Dec 2025 27 min

What will it take to grow South Africa’s e-commerce pie?

The development of e-commerce amongst South Africa’s small businesses in  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sarah Holloway, COO at BoxCommerce.  Topics of discussion include: the growth of e-commerce in SA; BoxCommerce’s business model; the competitive landscape; and importance of localisation.  Producer:…

1 Dec 2025 28 min

⁠Impact of G20 on South Africa investor perceptions

The importance of SA’s G20 presidency on improving investment flows to the regionis the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Romeo Kumalo, co-founder of LLH Capital.  Topics of discussion include: the G20 opportunity; shifting perceptions around Africa; tech investment in the region; and…

28 Nov 2025 31 min

Telkom’s interim financial performance in focus

Telkom’s ongoing growth in mobile is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Telkom group CEO Serame Taukobong at the JSE after the announcement of the group’s interim earnings to September.  Topics of discussion include: Telkom’s strategy; importance of infrastructure; current financial performance,…

24 Nov 2025 17 min

Discovery push to improve customer sleep scores unpacked

Discovery push to improve customer sleep is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dinesh Govender, CEO of Discovery Vitality.  Topics of discussion include: Discovery’s strategy of improving customer health; shift to sleep tracking; partnership with Oura; and Vitality’s growth over time.  Business…

19 Nov 2025 34 min

Lunga Siyo details Telkom’s growth in prepaid mobile

The continued growth of Telkom’s mobile division is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom Consumer.  Topics of discussion include: the growth of Telkom Mobile; prepaid strategy; economic reality of operating in SA; and use AI…

17 Nov 2025 52 min

Jury outlines Mukuru’s move offer loans in SA with Jumo

Mukuru’s foray into SA’s competitive lending market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Jury, CEO at Mukuru.  The payments executive outlines: the company’s new loans offering; partnership with Jumo; the state of remittances on the continent; regulations; and how money…

14 Nov 2025 34 min

Uber head on gig economy solutions to SA unemployment

Tackling young unemployment in SA through mobility is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deepesh Thomas, general manager for Uber Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: tackling young unemployment in SA; Uber’s partnership with Harambee; the relationship with drivers and riders;…

12 Nov 2025 42 min

Cash remains a staple for South African economy, PayInc reports

The continued dominance of cash use in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Elize Kruger, an independent economist Topics of discussion include: the new PayInc Cash Index; cash use trends; reflections on the economy in 2025; and SA economy.  Business…

10 Nov 2025 18 min

In Conversation with Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane

Business Day's Tiisetso Motsoeneng is joined by Eskom group chief executive Dan Marokane who reflected on what it takes to lead SA's most scrutinised institution, and one that carries the weight of the nation’s economic stability.  He discussed efforts to rebuild trust in an organisation that was demoralised by years…

6 Nov 2025 48 min

Onafriq boss on Africa’s mobile payments growth

Onafriq's 15 year journey in business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dare Okoudjou, CEO of Onafriq.  Topics of discussion include: Onafriq’s journey; the company’s efforts to increase mobile money penetration in Africa; challenges faced by Africans using mobile money to transact online;…

5 Nov 2025 1 hr 03 min

Zoho’s push’s to win over SA’s solopreneurs

Zoho’s push to win market share in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Bourne, Zoho’s regional head for Africa.  Through the discussion, the technology executive outlines Zoho’s performance in SA; Zoho Solo; a review of what worked in 2024; the company’s product set;…

3 Nov 2025 36 min

Diving into the Mineworkers Investment Company’s strategy for long term returns in a volatile market

The Mineworkers Investment Company’s strategy for sustainable returns is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Cynthia Pongweni, acting CEO of MIC.   Through the discussion, the businesswoman outlines MIC’s evolution; investment thesis; push to investment in women led businesses; and outlook for the SA…

29 Oct 2025 31 min

FNB eBucks boss details new changes

Recent changes to the structure of FNB’s eBucks loyalty program are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Pieter Woodhatch, FNB of eBucks.  Topics of discussion include: the rationale for the changes; elements that the bank is looking to bolster; evolution of the programme;…

20 Oct 2025 33 min