Wits Radio Academy Business Buzz

Business Buzz

Business Buzz is a weekly business show aimed at educating and enlightening young adults on financial literacy, with regular updates and interviews on business and entrepreneurship topics. The topics are tailored to resonate with young adults providing simplified answers to complex questions of the business world.

The show is presented by Mudiwa “Mobb Justice” Gavaza and produced by Glory Mabuza, Slindele Msibi and Ntando Ximba. Simbarashe “Simba” Honde is the executive producer, with Kutlwano “Gwinch” Serame as the Technical Producer.

Furthermore, Business Buzz is proudly produced under The Wits Radio Academy, for VOW FM and also syndicated to 5 other community and campus radio stations across the country. It is also podcast on www.wits.journalism.co.za/business
Weekly English South Africa Business · Business News Narrated by Glory Mabuza, Simbarashe Honde and Kutlwano Gwinch Serame
110 Episodes
68 – 88

Business Buzz - Brand New Heavy - Daluxolo Jalmeni

On the latest business news, we talk about the new Discovery Bank and Moody’s rating decision. Strategy and Mangement consultant, Lebo Pasha gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we have a Brand New Heavy feature with a young person in SA below 35 year’s…
29 Mar 2019 48 min

Business Buzz - Digital Media For Your Business

We talk to Zanele Kunene on the latest business news on The Business Wrap. Later on in the show, we talk about the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and its impact on modern day businesses. Taking us through the business of social media and the #woolieswaterchallenge is Conrad Travis David, the…
15 Mar 2019 53 min

Business Buzz - Female Entrepreneurs

We talk about Eskom’s recent announcement of an increased risk in loadshedding, the prices of Tesla Model 3 dropping again and President Donald Trump missing his GDP growth target. Strategy and Mangement consultant, Lebo Pasha gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. In celebration of International women’s day, we…
8 Mar 2019 45 min

Business Buzz - Ethics in Business

Big companies are often been accused of bullying tactics in handling claims. In today’s show, we unpack business ethics in disputes and look into the topical issue of the #PleaseCallMeSaga and how it has played out over the years. To this effect, Hlengiwe Zondo, the presenter, spoke to Nkosana Makate,…
18 Feb 2019 52 min

Business Buzz - Brand New heavy - Tebogo Malope

Our Brand New Heavy for November is award-winning director Tebogo Tebza Malope. He shares his creative and professional journey with us. In the Buffalo Index we give you the basics of how to start your filming career. Our financial news for this week is with Ken Swettenham. The Business Buzz…
4 Dec 2018 52 min

Business Buzz - Big Decisions

We all need to make some big money decisions in our lives. In our Buffalo index you'll get some practical examples of how to educate yourself about personal finances. Thandeka Nxumalo from 2-Tone Recruitment explains how to negotiate your first salary. Ester Ochse from FNB Wealth and Investments helps you…
16 Nov 2018 54 min

Business Buzz - Informal Trading

Today's show unpacks the business of informal trading. We start with the buffalo index explores the state of your R100 and what a start-up kit for trading informally looks like. Our conversation with the South African Informal Traders Forum reveals the conditions of traders in the city and unpacks some…
9 Nov 2018 44 min

Business Buzz - Freelancing

If you've ever considered going at it alone, this episode of the Business Buzz will tell you all the financial secrets of freelancing. We hear from freelancers as well as speaking to Thabiso Tshabalala from SA Freelancers Association and money coach Busi Selesho. The Business Wrap is with Zanele Kunene…
1 Nov 2018 50 min

Business Buzz - Brand New Heavy - Tumi Phake

This month's Brand New Heavy interview features Tumi Phake, CEO and Founder of Zenzele Fitness, a fitness company that provides wellness solutions to corporations, government institutions, universities and commercial institutions. In this episodes Tumi shares his entrepreneurial journey – from how he started the business in the fitness industry, to…
26 Oct 2018 52 min

Business Buzz - Pitch Your Business

Everyone who starts a business can do with a cash injection and a strong pitch to investors is key. In our Buffalo Index we look at what you can win at some pitching competitions. Justin Cohen ‏is the author of Pitch To Win and he shares his secrets for a…
25 Oct 2018 56 min

Business Buzz - App Development

Ever had a great idea for an app and hoped it would make you rich? Our Buffalo Index breaks down what it would cost to learn how to develop an app. Joggie Meyburgh from Dragonfly Marketing tells us if developing an app is feasible, before Lynette Hundermark from Useful &…
12 Oct 2018 52 min

Business Buzz - Intellectual Property

Your ideas, designs and inventions should be protected, so we find out the business of intellectual property. In our Buffalo Index you'll find out the what patents and trademarks cost. Tuelo Nguyuza explains how this works in the fashion industry. Kgali Kedijang from the Creative Bar tells you the legal…
5 Oct 2018 52 min

Business Buzz - Brand New Heavy - Brand Kynoch

This episode of Business Buzz features a Brand New Heavy Interview 17-Year-Old South African Wonder-kid's Mobile Game entrepreneur Brandon Kynoch. We talk to Brandon about his journey to entrepreneurship at such an early age, work-life balance and other themes. Brandon's mother is also in studio to talk about realising her…
1 Oct 2018 48 min

Business Buzz - Stokvels

Today's Business focused on the business of stokvels and the prevalence of the money flowing through them and how they can better contribute to the economy. The buffalo index looks at how far your R100 can go towards joining or starting a stokvel, We also talk to Ntuthunko Shezi from…
21 Sep 2018 52 min

Business Buzz - Emigration

If you've ever considered moving to other another country, this week's show is all about how to do that well financially. Our Buffalo Index breaks it down to the numbers. Deanne Acres-Lanes from Canada Abroad breaks down why the country is so popular for South Africans and what it would…
14 Sep 2018 51 min

Business Buzz - Franchise business

Opening a franchise could be a business option for you. Melissa Eva at Franchising Plus explains how to get into it. Hear the franchisor perspective with Jo-Ann de Wet from McDonald's. Later we hear the incredible story of Engen franchisee Lydia Ramatisa who started as an entry level employee. In…
7 Sep 2018 52 min

Business Buzz - Brand New Heavy - Anelisa Tuswa

Anelisa Tuswa is our Brand New Heavy this month, telling us all about her journey and career. She is a business news writer, blogger, and PR &brand strategist. In our Buffalo Index we tell you how to stay informed with the latest in business using financial books, book clubs and…
31 Aug 2018 46 min

Business Buzz - Recycling

With mandatory recycling now implemented in some parts of Johannesburg, we explore the business and economical side of going green with our trash. In our Buffalo Index we separation bins and waste digesters. Then hear from consulting engineer and landfill designer Jan Palm and marketing manager at My Waste South…
24 Aug 2018 48 min

Business Buzz - Automation

This week, find out how artificial intelligence and automation are changing the future. Our Buffalo Index gives you some options of bringing AI into your home from security robots to product delivery buttons. We speak to Rob Jardine from the NeuroLeadership Institute South Africa about the benefits and threats of…
17 Aug 2018 46 min

Business Buzz - Rebranding

Brands need a makeover every now and then. If you'd want to be an expert in reputation management our #BuffaloIndex finds you're going to need R2.500 for a short course on this or over R300k for a specialized MBA. Absa head of marketing, David Wingfield, explains the process behind their…
2 Aug 2018 48 min
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