Business Day Spotlight

Health tech promises new twist to prescriptions

The use of technology to change how medical prescriptions are administered in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by co-founders at EMGuidance: Dr Mohammed Dalwai and Dr. Yaseen Khan. The team details their plans for growth; its business…

26 Jun 2023 47 min

FlySafair eyes growth in turbulent economy

The recovery of low cost air travel amidst a economic downturn is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer at FlySafair. Key points include an understanding of what domestic air travel sector can tell us…

23 Jun 2023 45 min

The case for cash back and rewards programs in tough economy

The growing use of cash back and reward programs by cash strapped South Africans is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dov Slowatek, CEO and founder of SavvySaver. The discussion explores SavvySaver’s business model; the place of ‘cash’ in…

21 Jun 2023 34 min

The effects of Covid-19 pandemic are still impacting the health of South Africans, according to data from Discovery

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza joins by said Gareth Friedlander, deputy CEO at Discovery Life. Friedlander explains what these stats say about the health of SA consumers; dynamics around the type of claims being made; comparisons with the prior year; detailing what if the effects of Covid have completely disappeared; and…

19 Jun 2023 37 min

Slikour pushes collective fund for creatives with new fintech platform

Pushing local artists to become a large financial force in the economy is hip-hop artist Slikour’s aim with his entry into financial technology (fintech). Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Slikour - real name Siyabonga Metane - in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Topics of discussion include:…

15 Jun 2023 57 min

TV market dynamics according to Samsung

The state of the television sales market in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza joins by Michael van Lier, vice-president for consumer electronics at Samsung SA. Topics of discussion include: the state of SA’s television market; Samsung’s share of sale…

12 Jun 2023 29 min

Infra Impact chases opportunity in SA’s rural connectivity

The growing importance of rural connectivity to SA’s economy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mark van Wyk and Morné Edas, co-managing partners of Infra Impact Investment Managers. Topics of discussion include: Infra Impact’s business model; Infra Impact’s…

9 Jun 2023 37 min

Imizizi bets on venture building model to stand out in a crowded market

Business development support for women owned businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mponeng Seshea, CEO and co-founder of Imizizi Evolution (IE). Topics of discussion include: IE’s business model; how much does the fund have to…

7 Jun 2023 39 min

Rise Mzansi's Songezo Zibi says SA is ready for a new dawn

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight host Hajra Omarjee is joined by Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi. "National unity is a big deal for people, non racialism and no one talks about it anymore. This idea that we can unite South Africans to use their skills, experience and…

4 Jun 2023 16 min

The case for heating up SA’s homes with LP gas

Making gas cheaper and more accessible as a source of energy, helping to reduce the impact of load shedding for households, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thiru Govender, head of LPG Southern Africa at Ducat Trading SA…

2 Jun 2023 38 min

Health and fitness spending is now a bigger priority, says Virgin Active

Fitness and health spending in an economic downturn is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Kowarski, Virgin Active group CEO. Topics of discussion include: the group’s strategy for growth, business performance, ways in which competition has evolved in…

31 May 2023 26 min

Keeping computer data safe during load shedding

IT system disaster recovery amidst increasing power uncertainty is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Steve Porter, MD of IronTree. Topics of discussion include: what is disaster recovery; impact of load shedding on keeping data and other sensitive information…

29 May 2023 37 min

Full effects of interest hikes on property will take time to be felt, says FNB

The full effects of ongoing interest hikes on SA’s property sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loos, property economist in FNB’s commercial property finance unit. Topics of discussion include: reaction to the May 25 interest hike…

26 May 2023 28 min

Small to mid caps doing well in a tough economy, says Sanlam

This edition of the Business Day Spotlight focus the growth and outperformance of smaller JSE listed stocks outside of the Top 40. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vanessa van Vuuren, portfolio manager for the SIM Small-Cap Fund at Sanlam Investments. Topics of discussion include: Sanlam’s small cap investment…

24 May 2023 33 min

Managing consumer credit in uncertain times

Managing credit in a high interest rate economic environment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Magauta Mphahlele, the executive director for the South African Credit and Risk Reporting Association (SACRRA). Topics of discussion include: pressure being felt by…

22 May 2023 26 min

SA future international trade future amidst Pretoria-Washington tensions

SA’s future in international trade, as the US accuses government of assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louw Nel, senior political analyst at Oxford Economics. Topics of discussion include: trade relations…

19 May 2023 29 min

Yellow Door Energy plan to spend close to $1bn on renewable projects in SA

The growing opportunity for independent power producers to help alleviate SA’s ongoing electricity crisis is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mohamed Madhi, Country Director: South Africa at Yellow Door Energy (YDE). Topics of discussion include: YDE’s business model;…

17 May 2023 18 min

Unpacking Liberty’s claim stats for 2022

What can insurance claims data tell us about the health of the SA economy? That is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by: Dr Dominique Stott, Liberty's chief medical officer; Tom Crotty, lead specialist in technical marketing for risk proposition…

15 May 2023 35 min

Unpacking the online trading boom

The growth of online financial markets trading is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Damian Bunce, chief customer officer at international multi-asset brokerage firm Exness. Topics of discussion include: the growth of online trading; Exness’s business model; attitudes around…

12 May 2023 28 min

Makosi pushes on-demand accounting service for audit firms

Efforts to address an apparent shortage in accounting professionals is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Darren Isaacs, founder and CEO of Makosi. Topics of discussion include: Makosi’s business model; the state of the accounting profession; efforts around staffing…

10 May 2023 28 min