Business Day Spotlight

Why are SA employers slow to implement effective workplace safety and injury prevention?

Workplace safety, injury prevention is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sanjay Munnoo, chief business development officer at the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM).  Topics of discussion include: the state of safety and injury prevention in local workplaces; FEM role in the ecosystem;…

3 Aug 28 min

AI cybersecurity realities for SA corporates

The growing importance of cybersecurity for company boards  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gareth Redelinghuys, country MD for TrendAI in Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: cybersecurity escalated to board level; navigating an AI arms race; and using advanced AI for rapid…

27 Jul 30 min

SPONSORED | The case for SADC regional integration

The critical role of regional integration is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Topics of discussion include: the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week; importance of regional integration; harmonising policies; and mobilising regional…

24 Jul 28 min

Mistry details Standard Bank Connect’s eSIM strategy

Standard Bank bets on eSIM for mobile market edge is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kartik Mistry, executive head for Standard Bank Connect.  Through the discussion, Mistry details the company's business model; customer growth; and the launch of their new eSIM capability.  Producer: Demi…

20 Jul 44 min

Threat of AI-powered smart glasses in Africa

The privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory issues surrounding emerging AI-powered smart glasses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Allan Juma, lead cyber security engineer at ESET.  Topics of discussion include: the threats posed by smart glasses; risk of devices being hacked for corporate…

15 Jul 35 min

John Kennedy on Citadel’s wealth management strategy

Citadel’s wealth management strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Kennedy, the newly appointed head of wealth management at Citadel.  The discussion focuses on Kennedy’s 25-year tenure at the firm; strategies for managing wealth during volatile times; and the future of…

6 Jul 39 min

Phetheni Nkuna on CDH’s growth and expansion strategy in uncertain times

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH)’s strategy for growthis the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Phetheni Nkuna, recently appointed COO at law firm CDH.  Topics of discussion include the professionalisation of modern legal operations; CDH’s footprint; the firm's strategic focus on innovation; and the…

26 Jun 1 hr 02 min

Naked’s ChatGPT strategy unpacked

Naked Insurance’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alex Thomson, co-founder of Naked Insurance Through the discussion, the tech founder highlights Naked’s AI strategy; differentiation in the market; and plans for the company’s recently raised…

25 Jun 22 min

Old Mutual HR chief on the hybrid human-AI workforce

Old Mutual investment in one of South Africa’s largest technology events is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Celiwe Ross, group chief human capital and corporate affairs officer at Old Mutual.  Topics include Old Mutual’s transition timeline for AI adoption; structural framework for…

17 Jun 24 min

AI: What boards should be testing for in 2026

The governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in organisations is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shane Cooper, head of digital advisory at Forvis Mazars in South Africa. The discussion notes the evolution of AI use across public and private sector institutions; what boards…

15 Jun 50 min

Legal implications of AI use: What SA businesses should know

The legal implication of artificial intelligence (AI) use in business  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Darren Olivier, a partner at law firm Adams & Adams.   The discussion provides expert insights on the legal implications of AI in business, particularly regarding…

21 May 37 min

Securing data centres through surveillance and AI

The role of surveillance and AI in monitoring in securing data centres is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications. The highlights the smart technologies that exist to secure data centre facilities; application of…

11 May 36 min

R750m Waterfall City conference centre and hotel in focus

The upcoming Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels (CCCCH). The discussion highlights Johannesburg’s competitive conferencing market; rationale for investing in Waterfall City; CCCCH’s business model; and an outlook for…

22 Apr 26 min

Meyer on the state of SA’s education system

The state of education in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Linda Meyer, MD at IIE Rosebank College Topics of discussion include: the state of SA’s education system; growth of private education; issues around access; and the case for public-private…

13 Apr 36 min

Bitget strategy as traditional financial Instruments get a blockchain upgrade

The ongoing shift of traditional finance to blockchain based platforms is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Callan Richardson, head of growth for Africa at Bitget.   Topics of discussion include: Bitget’s strategy for Africa; the push to tokenise traditional…

10 Apr 32 min

FNB pushes to reinvent Speedpoint platform

FNB’s push to reinvent the Speedpoint platform  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Mlangeni, the CEO of Merchant Services at FNB. Topics of discussion include: FNB’s strategy around merchant payments in SA; building a multi purpose platform; merchant pain points; and…

23 Mar 27 min

Capitec’s investment in bank branches and tech

Capitec’s technology strategy and investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Blessing Mgaga, executive head of retail client experience delivery at Capitec,  Topics of discussion include: the bank’s approach to tech; the value of self service; investment in bank branches; and…

2 Mar 24 min

SA’s automotive sector: What is the big picture?

The state of SA’s automotive sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Peter van Binsbergen, CEO of BMW Group South Africa. Topics of discussion include: the impact of cheap imports into SA; the state of local manufacturing; policy engagements with government;…

27 Feb 56 min

Investec’s approach to technology investment and AI

Investec’s ongoing technology investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lyndon Subroyen, Investec’s global head of digital and tech. Topics of discussion include: Investec’s approach to technology investment; the role of AI in banking; regulation across jurisdictions; and outlook…

25 Feb 25 min

Msimanga on Dis-Chem’s AI and personalisation strategy

Dis-Chem’s stratgey around AI and personalisation is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thabiso Msimanga, head of customer at Dis-Chem’s X, Bigly Labs. Topics of discussion include:  Dis-Chem’s AI strategy; the group’s approach to loyalty; the value of personalisation; and Capitec partnership.  Producer:…

23 Feb 30 min