Business Day Spotlight

Flexclub’s plant to grow pay-as-you-go car subscriptions in SA

The emergence of pay-as-you-go vehicle access in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from FlexClub: Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO; Idan Jaan, co-founder and COO; and Howard Sommerfeld, co-founder and CTO. Through the discussion, the team outlines…

6 Nov 2024 1 hr 19 min

Flexclub’s plant to grow pay-as-you-go car subscriptions in SA

The emergence of pay-as-you-go vehicle access in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from FlexClub: Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO; Idan Jaan, co-founder and COO; and Howard Sommerfeld, co-founder and CTO. Through the discussion, the team outlines…

6 Nov 2024 1 hr 19 min

Capitec’s history and growth unpacked

An examination of Capitec’s founding, business model and strategy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by financial journalist, TJ Strydom. Through the discussion, the panel examines Capitec’s history; business model; evolving product suite; market force; competitive landscape; and potential for the…

1 Nov 2024 1 hr 07 min

Capitec’s history and growth unpacked

An examination of Capitec’s founding, business model and strategy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by financial journalist, TJ Strydom. Through the discussion, the panel examines Capitec’s history; business model; evolving product suite; market force; competitive landscape; and potential for the…

1 Nov 2024 1 hr 07 min

Payfast’s push to win over SA’s merchants

Network International’s plan to grow digital payments use in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mpho Sadiki, group MD for merchant solutions in Africa at Network International. Topics of discussion include: the future of payments in South Africa; Network…

30 Oct 2024 46 min

Payfast’s push to win over SA’s merchants

Network International’s plan to grow digital payments use in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mpho Sadiki, group MD for merchant solutions in Africa at Network International. Topics of discussion include: the future of payments in South Africa; Network…

30 Oct 2024 46 min

Ashburton bullish about SA equities

Opportunities for investment in SA equities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Charl de Villiers, head of equities at Ashburton Investments Through the discussion, De Villiers outlines their equities fund performance; outlook on the SA economy; opportunities for investors in…

25 Oct 2024 34 min

Ashburton bullish about SA equities

Opportunities for investment in SA equities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Charl de Villiers, head of equities at Ashburton Investments Through the discussion, De Villiers outlines their equities fund performance; outlook on the SA economy; opportunities for investors in…

25 Oct 2024 34 min

Telkom’s strategy to grow venture capital portfolio

Telkom efforts to grow its venture capital portfolio in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepo Phetla, head of business development at Telkom Through the discussion, Phetla highlights ⁠Telkom’s investment in startups; investment focus; case studies and success stories…

23 Oct 2024 38 min

Telkom’s strategy to grow venture capital portfolio

Telkom efforts to grow its venture capital portfolio in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepo Phetla, head of business development at Telkom Through the discussion, Phetla highlights ⁠Telkom’s investment in startups; investment focus; case studies and success stories…

23 Oct 2024 38 min

The case for corporate/small business partnerships in SA

The value corporate support for small business business growth is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za Through the discussion, Venter unpacks OneDayOnly’s business model; ways in which large corporates can help to grow small business;…

21 Oct 2024 43 min

The case for corporate/small business partnerships in SA

The value corporate support for small business business growth is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za Through the discussion, Venter unpacks OneDayOnly’s business model; ways in which large corporates can help to grow small business;…

21 Oct 2024 43 min

Unlocking the value and growth of SA’s township economy

The value and growth of SA’s township economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bulelani Balabala, founder of The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA). Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of the informal sector; the country’s relationship to townships;…

18 Oct 2024 55 min

Unlocking the value and growth of SA’s township economy

The value and growth of SA’s township economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bulelani Balabala, founder of The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA). Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of the informal sector; the country’s relationship to townships;…

18 Oct 2024 55 min

 Impact of quality education on the SA economy

The state of SA’s education systems and impact to the economy thereof is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Corrin Varady, education analyst and CEO of IDEA. Topics of discussion include: the main challenges affecting SA’s education sector; addressing access…

16 Oct 2024 45 min

Impact of quality education on the SA economy

The state of SA’s education systems and impact to the economy thereof is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Corrin Varady, education analyst and CEO of IDEA. Topics of discussion include: the main challenges affecting SA’s education sector; addressing access…

16 Oct 2024 45 min

Absa’s strategy to lead in retail banking tech

Absa’s strategy to lead in technology use amongst SA’s retail bank is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thato Matolong is managing executive for technology and operations at Absa Everyday Banking. Through the discussion, the banker explains Absa’s tech focus; investment…

14 Oct 2024 39 min

Absa’s strategy to lead in retail banking tech

Absa’s strategy to lead in technology use amongst SA’s retail bank is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thato Matolong is managing executive for technology and operations at Absa Everyday Banking. Through the discussion, the banker explains Absa’s tech focus; investment…

14 Oct 2024 39 min

Alcohol industry contributes R226.3bn, about 3.6%, to SA’s GDP

The alcohol industry’s contribution to SA's economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA). Topics of discussion include: how the full alcohol value chain contributes to the…

11 Oct 2024 33 min

Alcohol industry contributes R226.3bn, about 3.6%, to SA’s GDP

The alcohol industry’s contribution to SA's economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA). Topics of discussion include: how the full alcohol value chain contributes to the…

11 Oct 2024 33 min