Business Day Spotlight

Navigating fixed income with PSG

Fixed income investments are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lyle Sankar, head of fixed Income at PSG Asset Management. Topics of discussion include: money market versus longer-dated bonds; the returns that government bonds can deliver for investors; and…

22 Sep 27 min

Zoho’s push to dominate enterprise software in Africa

Enterprise software development is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Bourne, Zoho’s regional head for Africa. Topics of discussion include: history of the Zoho business; developments in the enterprise software industry; Zoho’s strategy in SA; and outlook for…

18 Sep 42 min

Jawitz Properties unpacks economic pressures on the property market

Interest rates, property and SA economic pressure is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties. Topics of discussion include: history of the Jawitz business; effect of interest rates on SA’s property market; buying versus…

8 Sep 31 min

Impact of Zim election on SA and SADC countries

The impact of recent elections in Zimbabwe on the Southern Africa region is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louw Nel, senior political analyst at Oxford Economics. Topics of discussion include: results of the recent Zimbabwe election; SA’s response…

6 Sep 44 min

Vodacom boss unpacks network resilience strategy

Efforts to keep local telecoms networks powered according to SA’s largest player is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA. Topics of discussion include: investment for network power; trends in the local telecoms sector…

4 Sep 32 min

Telkom’s hunting for future revenue through innovation

Telkom’s use of innovation in strengthening its business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Mmaki Janties, group executive for innovation and transformation at Telkom. Topics of discussion include: Telkom’s strategy around innovation; artificial intelligence; evolving business models…

30 Aug 48 min

Effective cyber security strategies for organisations

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about strategies that companies can use to better protect their digital environments and systems. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Russell Young, cloud solution architect at Trend Micro. Topics of discussion include: Trend Micro’s business model; effective posture management;…

28 Aug 37 min

Poor skills development dragging down BEE scores for businesses

The risks associated with poorly planned and managed attempts to increase BEE scores using skills development is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deirdre Mitchell, MD at Honeycomb BEE Ratings. Topics of discussion include: Honeycomb history and business model;…

25 Aug 38 min

Liquid’s David Eurin weighs in on effective telecoms infrastructure strategy

Developments in satellite internet access are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Eurin, CEO of Liquid Dataport. Topics of discussion include: Liquid Dataport’s business model; the group’s telecoms infrastructure and capital allocation strategy; and developments in the satellite…

23 Aug 42 min

MultiChoice local content strategy in focus

Local film and television content production is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shirley Adonisi, M-Net's director of local entertainment channels. Topics of discussion include: how MultiChoice decides on what content to put out; budgeting and profit considerations for…

21 Aug 46 min

Impact investing made difficult in Africa

The difficulty faced by impact investors in accessing funds in Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bernard Chidzero, senior advisor to The Bridgespan Group. Topics of discussion include: Bridgespan’s business model; challenges facing Africa-based fund managers in…

18 Aug 35 min

ICT firms need a wholistic approach digital transformation

A rethink of digital transformation in information communication technology (ICT) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nitesh Singh, MD of the communication, media and technology practice at Accenture Africa. The discussion touches on digital transformation; trends in the…

16 Aug 47 min

Telkom’s Lunga Siyo on telecoms opportunity in SA

Effective telecoms strategy is the focus the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom’s consumer business that houses the mobile division. This discussion touches on Telkom’s mobile performance; network expansion plans; capital allocation; how to compete in the SA market; network sharing;…

14 Aug 30 min

AfroCentric pushes for layered approach of AI in healthcare

The use of artificial intelligence systems to improve access to healthcare is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vukosi Sambo, head of data and insights at AfroCentric. This discussion touches on AfroCentric’s strategy around AI use; financial impact of…

11 Aug 38 min

SA taxi industry opening up to more tech

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, boosting return on investment for taxi owners and operators, using technology, is the focus. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mbavhalelo Mabogo, founder and CEO of Quickloc8, a Cape Town business specialising in technology for the taxi industry. The discussion focuses…

7 Aug 44 min

Satrix CEO encourages for more saving and investing in SA

Saving and investing for ordinary people is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix, one of SA’s biggest providers of index-tracking investment solutions. This discussion touches on SA’s savings culture; Mbhokota’s career journey; ways in…

4 Aug 33 min

Shifting banking tech strategies in 2023

Strategies around banking technology are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eshmael Mpabanga, senior manager within the financial services practice at Accenture Africa. The discussion examines some of the fundamental shifts banks can take towards servicing customers better; ways…

2 Aug 49 min

Finding the right mentor in business

Career guidance through mentorship takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Cheryl Reddy, CEO of Eclipse Communications. Reddy explores the role of mentorship in guiding the growth trajectory of young professionals; how young people conduct themselves in the workplace;…

24 Jul 40 min

Consumers interest rate risks explained

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we explore how rising interest rates directly affect consumer finances. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thabani Ndwandwe, chief risk officer at Standard Bank SA. Topics of discussion include: explaining the impact of interest rates on consumer pockets; the risks that…

21 Jul 33 min

MTN strategy to push up mobile money and reduce cash use in SA

MTN’s mobile money strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bradwin Roper, CEO of MTN SA’s financial services business. Topics of discussion include: an exploration of MTN’s mobile money business in SA; the operator’s various attempts to succeed…

14 Jul 30 min