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Business Day Spotlight

Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom.

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Weekly English South Africa Business News · News
717 Episodes
564 – 584

The rise of Islamic Banking in SA

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking at the development of Islamic Banking in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Amman Muhammad, CEO of FNB Islamic Banking, to discuss the issues. The discussion touches on the history of Islamic banking, trends during the lockdown, size…
9 Nov 2020 35 min

Economic news of the week: Why should we care about elections in the USA

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking back the week’s top economics news. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Peter Bauer, a professor at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Economics, to discuss the issues. The discussion focuses on the possible of US election on SA,…
6 Nov 2020 24 min

Economic News of the week: Tax season will still be continuing as normal.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of local taxes as the government grapples with funding its activities in a contracting economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Keith Engel, CEO of the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT). Engel focuses on…
23 Oct 2020 33 min

How businesses have undergone a digital transformation

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the ways in which telecommunications is helping connect organisations and consumers to the digital economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vino Govender, executive for strategy, mergers and acquisition and innovation at Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). Govender talks…
21 Oct 2020 35 min

Developing infrastructure for connectivity in SA versus property rights

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the ongoing debate of developing infrastructure for connectivity in SA versus property rights. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dominic Cull, a regulatory specialist at consulting firm, Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions. The discussion focuses on a new draft policy…
12 Oct 2020 33 min

Economic news of the week: What is the effect of government stimulus on the Rand

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about the state of SA’s currency, the Rand. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bianca Botes, executive director at Peregrine Treasury Solutions, a foreign exchange and treasury specialist company. The discussion talks about the effect of government stimulus on…
9 Oct 2020 24 min

How small businesses can adapt to the "new normal"

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about how diversifying products, services and lines of business may be useful for business during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dov Girnun, CEO of alternative lending company, Merchant Capital. Girnun talks about Merchant Capital’s business…
7 Oct 2020 35 min

How personal and vehicle security have been affected by Covid-19

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about a new mobile application by Cartrack to address personal safety risk in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zak Calisto, founder and group CEO of JSE listed vehicle tracking specialist, Cartrack. The conversation focuses on Cartrack’s rationale…
5 Oct 2020 25 min

Lulapay to help small businesses get invoices paid faster

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about small business lending during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Trevor Gosling, co-founder of alternative small business lender, Lulalend. The discussion focuses on Lulalend’s business model; the impact of Covid-19 on lending practices and working…
30 Sep 2020 33 min

The residential property market is looking stronger

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about consumer trends in the residential property market. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Marcél du Toit, the CEO of residential property platform, Leadhome. The discussion focuses on Leadhome’s business model, work from home and online learning effects on…
28 Sep 2020 31 min

How has geopolitics begun to affect big tech players

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking Covid-19, disruption, technology and business with one of the country’s foremost technology executives. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Setumo Mohapi, chief go-to-market officer for technology firm, Dimension Data. The discussion touches on disruption to business caused by…
23 Sep 2020 37 min

How lockdown and 5G technology are shaping consumer trends in connectivity

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about the benefits and drawback of 5G technology from one of the local industry’s main players. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques du Toit, CEO at technology and telecommunications company, Vox. The discussion touches on Vox’s operations through…
21 Sep 2020 34 min
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