Business Day Spotlight

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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 30 min

Africa’s growing cross border fintech market

Africa’s growing cross border money transfer market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tendai Tizirai, market development manager at Mukuru. The discussion focuses on the current state of remittances on the continent; regulations and the way that money…

12 Jul 2023 36 min

Price-conscious car buyers drive up online use

Buying and selling trends in SA’s used car market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mark Ridgway, chief technical director at getWorth. Discussion points include: getWorth’s business model; evolution of the used car market following the Covid-19 pandemic;…

10 Jul 2023 35 min

Small business support should be more than a tick box exercise

The plight of unsupported small businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thuli Phiri, founder of The African Storyteller, a business communications and stakeholder relations management agency that operates across Africa. Topics of discussion include: the crisis of…

5 Jul 2023 27 min

Toco’s mission to turn carbon credits into an everyday currency

Carbon credits as a form of everyday currency is focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Paul Rowett, co-founder and CEO of Toco. Topics of discussion include: an explanation of carbon credits and trading; differentiator of Toco; business model for platform;…

3 Jul 2023 43 min

HR specialists take on tech in SA

The use of digital platforms to manage teams in organisations is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kiveshen Moodley, country manager for SA at Workday and Vinolia Singh, Adcorp’s chief people officer. Topics of discussion include: the growing use…

28 Jun 2023 30 min