Business Day Spotlight

A remote workforce is possible, but employers need to want it

The case for more remote work in a post-Covid-19 world is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Liam Martin, author of the book ‘Running Remote’, from Montreal, Canada. Topics of discussion include: Martin’s journey as a remote worker over…

2 Mar 2022 31 min

Subscription transport and its potential in SA

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO of FlexClub, a car subscription platform. Topics of discussion include: FlexClub’s business model; the rationale behind people subscribing to a car; shifting consumer behaviour; challenges of car ownership and financing for consumers; the technology behind the platform; and…

28 Feb 2022 47 min

A “good news budget”

SA’s national budget for 2022 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec; and Dawie Roodt, chief economist at Efficient Group for a comprehensive examination of the speech. Topics of discussion include: highlights from…

25 Feb 2022 36 min

Becoming David Shapiro

Investment veteran David Shapiro’s career is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Shapiro, Sasfin’s chief global equity strategist. The discussion focuses on lessons learned along the way, key themes that have shaped SA’s equities markets and his expectations…

23 Feb 2022 35 min

2022 consumer trends that businesses need to keep a close eye on

Consumer trends that businesses should be paying attention to is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Makovah, founder and CEO of Mr Mak Learning, a business education platform. Topics of discussion include: trends in the property market for…

21 Feb 2022 37 min

Financial markets as SA prepares for budget 2022

The state of financial markets as SA prepares for the 2022 national budget at the end of February is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Terence Hove, a financial markets analyst at international multi asset brokerage firm, Exness. Topics…

18 Feb 2022 33 min

MTN gears up to launch its aYo platform in SA

SA’s micro-insurance market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, as MTN gears up to launch its aYo platform in the country. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Marius Botha, CEO of aYo Holdings, MTN’s insurance technology unit. Topics of discussion include: aYo’s business model;…

16 Feb 2022 35 min

A plea to the private sector, but was Ramaphosa’s Sona enough?​

The economic implications of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sixth state of the nation address (Sona) is the focus in this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Yolandi Esterhuizen, a registered tax practitioner and director for product compliance in Africa and the Middle East at accounting…

11 Feb 2022 40 min

The rationale behind investing in the circular economy

The business opportunity that lies in taking out waste from business processes as part of the growing environment, social and governance (ESG) trend, is the focus on this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola, a small business specialist…

9 Feb 2022 38 min

The rise of apart hotels

The rise of a new trend that brings traditional hotel services and rental properties together is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Rogers, CEO of Indalo Hotel & Leisure Management. Topics of discussion include: Indalo’s business model; state…

17 Dec 2021 41 min

The state of venture capital in SA from the standpoint of an institutional investor 

The state of venture capital in SA, as 2021 closes out, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nchaupe Khaole, chief investment officer at the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC). Topics of discussion include: MIC’s business model; the rationale for…

15 Dec 2021 42 min

Educational technology in a world of hybrid working

Educational technology in a world of hybrid working is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louise Schoonwinkel, managing director at Optimi Home. Topics of discussion include: Optimi Home’s business model; ways in which the company has differentiated itself from…

13 Dec 2021 40 min

Understanding the potential of cyptocurrency as part of an investment portfolio

Cryptocurrency as part of an investment portfolio is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nico Katzke, head of portfolio solutions at Satrix Investments. Topics of discussion include: evolution of cryptocurrencies over time; shifts in mindset by institutional investors; trends…

10 Dec 2021 45 min

Cloud computing trends in SA

Cloud computing trends in SA are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ria Pinto, acting general manager at IBM Southern Africa. Topics of discussion include: data from IBM’s recent cloud computing study; cloud services that IBM provides; the company’s…

8 Dec 2021 40 min

Corporate capture and its impact on SMME funding in SA

Corporate capture is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justin Rovian Naidoo, chief investment officer at MyGrowthFund Venture Partners. Topics of discussion include: corporate capture defined; problems around enterprise supplier development; ways in which to improve the current status…

6 Dec 2021 38 min

Unpacking this year's Black Friday data with PayU SA

Black Friday transaction data is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Karen Nadasen, CEO of fintech company PayU SA. She is also the chair of the Ecommerce Forum of SA. Topics of discussion include: transaction data for Black Friday…

3 Dec 2021 29 min

Google ads for boosting growth in small businesses

Google advertising as a growth driver for small businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michelle Geere, CEO of Adbot.  Adbot is a Google marketing and online advertising platform for owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. Geere…

2 Dec 2021 41 min

Momentum Investments weighs in on SA's economic status

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sanisha Packirisamy, an economist at Momentum Investments. Topics of discussion include: local and international inflationary pressures; how the Reserve Bank is aiming to limit inflation risk through interest rates; the regulatory crackdown in China; the recently presented mid term budget; and local government…

29 Nov 2021 34 min

Global coal body urges SA to invest in clean technologies

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michelle Manook, CEO of the World Coal Association, which represents the global coal industry. Manook says diversification will be key in the long transition from reliance on coal. According to the department of mineral resources & energy, about 77% of SA’s primary energy…

25 Nov 2021 44 min

MultiChoice fights to hold onto South Africa's pay TV market

MultiChoice’s investment customer service and experience to grow and hold on to its position in SA’s pay TV market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nyiko Shiburi, CEO of MultiChoice SA. Topics of discussion include: what is customer…

25 Nov 2021 47 min