Business Day Spotlight

What would a “passwordless” future look like for SA?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the drawbacks of passwords in the digital economy that has technology firms around the world considering a “passwordless” future. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Richard Archdeacon, who head’s up Cisco’s advisory chief information security officer organisation for…

10 May 2021 33 min

The future of healthcare in a digital world

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk to one of the country’s largest medical aid administrators about their investment in technology and the future of healthcare in a digital world. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ryan Noach, CEO of Discovery Health, to discuss the issues…

7 May 2021 33 min

FNB CEO unpacks company's recent tech investments

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk to one of the country’s largest banks - FNB - about their use of and investment in technology. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Celliers, FNB's CEO to discuss and shed light on the issues. The discussion focuses…

5 May 2021 36 min

PayU report shows shifts in online shopping trends

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the growth on e-commerce in SA based on new research from one of the country’s largest online payments providers. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Karen Nadasen, CEO of Prosus-backed fintech company, PayU SA, to discuss the issues…

3 May 2021 33 min

The risk of inflation ahead of the SARB’s monetary policy decision

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the risk of inflation ahead of the SA Reserve Bank (SARB)’s upcoming monetary policy decision. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec to discuss the issues. The discussion focuses on the recent interest…

30 Apr 2021 27 min

What is the impact of strike action on investor sentiment?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the possible effect of strike action on investor sentiment towards SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Duvenage, MD of NFB Private Wealth Management. The discussion focuses on the potential impact of strikes on investment sentiment; the…

28 Apr 2021 36 min

Medical cover shortfalls hurt consumers

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the medical cover shortfalls that are hurting consumers. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Travys Wilkins, chief executive guru of insurance comparison platform Compareguru. The discussion focuses on the importance of gap cover, the disparity between the amounts…

28 Apr 2021 32 min

Why do we think we can manage Covid-19 vaccination in just one year?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the economics of vaccinating the African population from Covid-19. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Ernest Darkoh, a founding partner of the BroadReach Group, a group of social impact businesses focused on public health issues. The discussion…

23 Apr 2021 34 min

Covid-19 highlights the importance of continuous learning within organisations

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the importance of continuous learning in organisations. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy to discuss the issues. The discussion focuses on the important of continuous learning by employees in corporate SA; the…

22 Apr 2021 24 min

The secret recipe for Nando's famous marketing

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about what it means to grow and maintain one of the country’s best known brands, Nando’s. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Doug Place is the chief marketing officer of Nando's business in India, Middle East and Africa. The…

16 Apr 2021 46 min

How ABSA uses cloud computing to improve its business and operations

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how one of the country’s largest banking groups is making use of cloud computing to improve its business and operations. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Baker, Absa’s group chief technology officer, to discuss the issues. The…

15 Apr 2021 27 min

How have Sadc and East Africa performed during Covid-19?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the performance of economies in the SADC and East African regions. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Nel, head of macro-economic research for Africa at NKC African Economics, to chat about the issues. The discussion focuses on…

12 Apr 2021 26 min

Digital banking and accounting services for SMME's 

n this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the use of digital banking and accounting services by small business owners in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Colin Timmis, country manager at Xero SA - a digital accounting software service; together with Alan Shannon, Nedbank’s…

9 Apr 2021 30 min

The impact of recent electricity tariffs hikes on consumer pockets

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the impact of recent electricity tariffs hikes on SA consumers. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Gwerengwe, CEO of the middle market segment at FNB. The discussion focuses on the effects of the recent 15% increase in…

7 Apr 2021 24 min

Starbucks: turning an international brand into a popular local brand

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the performance of global coffee company, Starbucks’ business in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Adrian Maizey, CEO of Starbucks Southern Africa and founder of the Rand Group. The discussion focuses on the Rand Group’s decision to…

31 Mar 2021 33 min

Consumers take to virtual financial advice

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how SA consumers have taken to virtual financial advice. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Hovgaard, divisional director of change, communication and trade marketing at Liberty, to discuss the issues. The discussion touches on how the shift…

29 Mar 2021 27 min

At current vaccine rollout rate it will take 17 years for SA to achieve herd immunity, says expert

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the logistics around SA’s vaccine rollout. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Professor Alex van den Heever from the Wits School of Governance. The discussion focuses on the state of vaccinations in SA, the economics of procuring doses,…

26 Mar 2021 34 min

Online platform aids access to international investment opportunities

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the use of online platforms to access international investment opportunities. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Scott Picken, CEO of Wealth Migrate, an investment technology platform. The discussion focuses on crowdfunding shares, the increasing power of retail investors…

24 Mar 2021 32 min

Customary Marriages Amendment Bill a game changer for SA's women

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the implications of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Thomson, Senior Legal Advisor at Sanlam Trust to discuss the proposed changes to the law. The discussion focuses on why the…

22 Mar 2021 32 min

SADC's vaccine rollout is just too slow

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s neighbouring economies as Covid-19 vaccination efforts get underway. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel Kavishe, an economist at investment bank, RMB, who specialises in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kavishe talks to us about the state…

19 Mar 2021 36 min