Business Day Spotlight

Midlife financial planning in SA

Financial planning advice for South Africans in their mid-30s to 50s is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jodi Suchard, advisory partner at wealth management firm, Citadel. Topics of discussion include: financial planning tools to maximise earnings in the core working years; estate planning; and…

6 Jun 2025 47 min

Absa’s strategy for Africa tech dominance

Absa’s strategy to win over customers across Africa with its technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johnson Idesoh, group chief information and technology and officer at Absa. Topics of discussion include: investment in customer experience; relationship with global tech companies; the place of AI…

4 Jun 2025 47 min

Charles Molapisi on SA telecoms in 2025

The state of MTN’s business in SA and plan for expansion is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN SA.  Topics of discussion include: the potential entry of Starling in SA; satellite versus mobile and fibre technology; bringing cheap…

2 Jun 2025 25 min

Bitcoin marker surge in focus

The current rally in the Bitcoin market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Christo de Wit, country manager for SA at cryptocurrency exchange Luno.  Topics of discussion include: the recent bitcoin market rally and what it means for investors, the growth of…

29 May 2025 45 min

Can Kenny Fihla build on Charles Russon’s hard work at Absa?

In this episode of Business Day Spotlight, outgoing interim CEO Charles Russon reflects on his tenure at Absa and the strategic foundations he’s laid for the future. Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Russon shares why he believes incoming CEO Kenny Fihla is well-positioned to build on this…

29 May 2025 29 min

New Uber GM outlines plans for growth in SA

Uber’s strategy to maintain growth in SA, and the rest of the continent, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deepesh Thomas, general manager for Uber Sub Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: state of Uber in SA; the new GM’s vision…

28 May 2025 39 min

Shell bullish about SA agriculture

Shell’s outlook around agriculture an energy provider is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Aluwani Museisi, country chair of Shell Downstream SA. Topics of discussion include: Shell’s business in SA; the company’s involvement in agriculture; efforts to bring more people into farming; and…

26 May 2025 37 min

Stadio's strategy for AI use in HR

The impact of artificial intelligence on the Human Resources profession is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sheryll Kisten, head of human resources (HR) at StadioHigherEducation.  Topics of discussion include: evolution of the HR profession and processes; incorporation of AI into HR courses; the company’s own…

21 May 2025 38 min

CCI's ambitions for growth in SA's competitive BPO market

SA’s effort to grow its place as a hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) for international businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mithum Singh, chief services officer at CCI South Africa. Topics of discussion include: CCI’s history and business…

19 May 2025 39 min

Tackling water, energy and food security through tech in SA

Technology driven solutions for water, energy, and food security is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deerosh Maharaj, executive head for energy, infrastructure and mining at Standard Bank SA’s business and commercial banking unit. Topics of discussion include: the nexus of…

16 May 2025 42 min

Disruption in SA’s mover logistics industry

One company’s effort to change how people in SA move homes and furniture is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chante Venter, founder and CEO of Wise Move. Topics of discussion include: Wise Move’s founding and business model; competition; size of…

14 May 2025 41 min

Unpacking the commerce media trend

The use data and technology to increase return from advertising spend is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques;…

12 May 2025 47 min

Improving economic picture for SA households on shaky ground

The improving economic picture for SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results;…

9 May 2025 29 min

Tech marketing and PR in focus

The evolution of public relations in the technology sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications. Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity…

7 May 2025 43 min

Peach Payments and PayDunya unpack their business tie up

Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth…

5 May 2025 34 min

Peach Payments and PayDunya unpack their business tie up

Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth…

5 May 2025 34 min

Lisa Raleigh's take on fitness and wellness boom

The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group). Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product…

2 May 2025 1 hr 20 min

Lisa Raleigh's take on fitness and wellness boom

The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group). Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product…

2 May 2025 1 hr 20 min

The reality of creating African solutions

Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool. Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their…

30 Apr 2025 40 min

The reality of creating African solutions

Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool. Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their…

30 Apr 2025 40 min