Business Day Spotlight

Unearthing Sportingbet’s formula to SA’s online betting market

The economics of online sports betting in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sportingbet’s Retief Uys. Topics of discussion include: Sportingbet’s business; growth of online betting in SA; use of data to increase consumer participation; popular sports; responsible…

14 Jun 2024 44 min

Unearthing Sportingbet’s formula to SA’s online betting market

The economics of online sports betting in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sportingbet’s Retief Uys. Topics of discussion include: Sportingbet’s business; growth of online betting in SA; use of data to increase consumer participation; popular sports; responsible…

14 Jun 2024 44 min

Call termination rules will unfairly favour big operators, says Cell C boss

Efforts to reduce communication cost in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jorge Mendes, CEO at Cell C. Topics of discussion include: the purpose of call termination rates and the new proposals; impacts on the local industry; whether…

12 Jun 2024 26 min

Call termination rules will unfairly favour big operators, says Cell C boss

Efforts to reduce communication cost in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jorge Mendes, CEO at Cell C. Topics of discussion include: the purpose of call termination rates and the new proposals; impacts on the local industry; whether…

12 Jun 2024 26 min

iStore push to dethrone PCs in corporate SA

iStore’s push to increase adoption of Mac computers in businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sudesh Pillay, executive head of iStore Business, the enterprise unit for one of SA’s top Apple retailers. Topics of discussion include: growth in…

10 Jun 2024 44 min

iStore push to dethrone PCs in corporate SA

iStore’s push to increase adoption of Mac computers in businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sudesh Pillay, executive head of iStore Business, the enterprise unit for one of SA’s top Apple retailers. Topics of discussion include: growth in…

10 Jun 2024 44 min

Economics of micro lending in SA, according to EasyPay

The economics of micro lending in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simphiwe Phakathi, executive head of sales and distribution at EasyPay Everywhere. Topics of discussion include: increased demand for micro lending in SA; EasyPay’s plan to capture…

7 Jun 2024 26 min

Economics of micro lending in SA, according to EasyPay

The economics of micro lending in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simphiwe Phakathi, executive head of sales and distribution at EasyPay Everywhere. Topics of discussion include: increased demand for micro lending in SA; EasyPay’s plan to capture…

7 Jun 2024 26 min

Subscriptions taking over consumer electronics in SA

Ongoing consumer shifts towards usage as opposed to ownership of electronics is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mishaan Ratan, co-founder and chief marketing officer at Rentoza, a subscription based e-commerce platform in SA.  The discussion include: Rentoza’s business model; growth of e-commerce…

5 Jun 2024 31 min

Subscriptions taking over consumer electronics in SA

Ongoing consumer shifts towards usage as opposed to ownership of electronics is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mishaan Ratan, co-founder and chief marketing officer at Rentoza, a subscription based e-commerce platform in SA.  The discussion include: Rentoza’s business model; growth of e-commerce…

5 Jun 2024 31 min

Economics of digital infrastructure in SA according to Teraco

The economics of digital infrastructure, specifically data centres, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jan Hnizdo, CEO of Teraco Data Environments. The discussion include: Teraco’s business mode; linvestment case for digital infrastructure; technologies driving data centre development; investor interest…

31 May 2024 57 min

Economics of digital infrastructure in SA according to Teraco

The economics of digital infrastructure, specifically data centres, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jan Hnizdo, CEO of Teraco Data Environments. The discussion include: Teraco’s business mode; linvestment case for digital infrastructure; technologies driving data centre development; investor interest…

31 May 2024 57 min

SA economic snpashot heading into 2024 election

Key economic factors ahead of SA’s May 29 general elections is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners. The discussion include: economic considerations ahead of local elections; importance of the US election; monetary…

27 May 2024 32 min

SA economic snpashot heading into 2024 election

Key economic factors ahead of SA’s May 29 general elections is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners. The discussion include: economic considerations ahead of local elections; importance of the US election; monetary…

27 May 2024 32 min

Talent10’s hunt for returns in SA’s creative industry

Opportunities in SA’s creative industries, specifically film, television and gaming, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Micky Wostenholm, director at Talent10 Holdings. The discussion include: Talent10 ambitions in film, gaming and television; opportunities in the creative sector; the investment…

24 May 2024 48 min

Talent10’s hunt for returns in SA’s creative industry

Opportunities in SA’s creative industries, specifically film, television and gaming, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Micky Wostenholm, director at Talent10 Holdings. The discussion include: Talent10 ambitions in film, gaming and television; opportunities in the creative sector; the investment…

24 May 2024 48 min

Independent telecom tower companies growth unpacked

The growth of independent telecom tower companies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Raul Katz, a researcher and president of consulting firm Telecom Advisory Services. The discussion include: the business of independent tower companies; history of telecoms infrastructure strategies;…

22 May 2024 41 min

Independent telecom tower companies growth unpacked

The growth of independent telecom tower companies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Raul Katz, a researcher and president of consulting firm Telecom Advisory Services. The discussion include: the business of independent tower companies; history of telecoms infrastructure strategies;…

22 May 2024 41 min

Growth of SA’s junior mining sector in focus

The Junior Indaba is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mihlali Sitefane, founder of law firm, Sitef & Co. The discussion include: distinguishing between the Mining Indaba and the Junior Indaba; Sitef & Co’s business model; opportunities for mining in…

20 May 2024 36 min

Growth of SA’s junior mining sector in focus

The Junior Indaba is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mihlali Sitefane, founder of law firm, Sitef & Co. The discussion include: distinguishing between the Mining Indaba and the Junior Indaba; Sitef & Co’s business model; opportunities for mining in…

20 May 2024 36 min