Business Day Spotlight

New study shows short-term credit extensions are down 20%

The drop in short-term credit extension is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron Fintech, together with Keith Lockwood, an independent economic consultant and faculty member at business school GIBS. Topics of discussion include: how…

22 Sep 2021 27 min

The stick or the carrot - what vaccination strategy should SA be using?

Mandatory vaccination and its economic implications are the focus on this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Prof Keymanthri Moodley, director at The Centre for Medical Ethics & Law at Stellenbosch University. Topics of discussion include: the prevalence of vaccine mandates for diseases…

20 Sep 2021 36 min

Sustainable investing is moving from a niche to a norm

Sustainability in the world of investments and capital allocation is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Katherine Davidson, portfolio manager for the Schroders ISF Sustainable Growth fund, from London. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of the…

17 Sep 2021 35 min

70% of South African's do not have a will, but stand to lose a lot as a result

Wills and estate planning are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight podcast. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zale Hechter, CEO of Cliqtech, a firm that operates estate planning platform, SmartWill. Topics of discussion include: the rationale behind National Wills Week; SmartWill’s business model; the…

15 Sep 2021 27 min

Pick n Pay Clothing debuts on ecommerce fashion outlet, Zando

Pick n Pay and its growing investment in retail online channels for its clothing division are in focus for this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Hazel Pillay, general manager of Pick n Pay Clothing. Topics of discussion include: the size of Pick…

13 Sep 2021 38 min

The bitcoin flash crash and what it means for cryptocurrencies

We review this week’s Bitcoin market crash - its causes, implications and outlook - in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Marius Reitz, GM for Africa at crytocurrency exchange Luno. Topics of discussion include: the recent Bitcoin market crash and what it…

10 Sep 2021 24 min

SA's unemployment and GDP growth prospects

Unemployment and GDP growth prospects are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by interview with Thanda Sithole, a senior economist at FNB. Topics of discussion include: GDP growth through 2021; what has been driving the economy; sectors that are yet…

8 Sep 2021 29 min

Study shows only one-in-five business owners in SA are women

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the progress, and lack thereof, of women led businesses in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nontando Mthethwa, head of public affairs and communications at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. Topics of discussion include: the work of…

6 Sep 2021 29 min

We do we stand with the rand?

The Rand is in focus, in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Terence Hove, a financial markets analyst at currency trading firm, Exness. Topics of discussion include: performance of the Rand so far the year; is the current Rand strength sustainable or…

3 Sep 2021 33 min

JSE CEO flags outflow from SA as her major concern

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is front and centre in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Leila Fourie, group CEO of the JSE. Topics of discussion include: how the exchange views the balance between new listings and delistings; does the JSE still…

1 Sep 2021 35 min

The unexpected cybersecurity threat of posting Covid-19 vaccination cards online

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the potential cybersecurity risks of posting Covid-19 vaccination cards and information online. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast, a cybersecurity firm that specialises in email communication. Topics of this discussion include: the…

30 Aug 2021 34 min

New comprehensive index released on the ability of households to take on and manage debt

The ability of households to take on and manage debt is the central focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron Fintech, together with Dr Roelof Botha, economic advisor to Optimum Investment Group. Topics of discussion include:…

27 Aug 2021 30 min

The state of post-Covid advertising in SA

The advertising industry - its make up, relevance and evolution over time - is in focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, group CEO of Avatar Agency Group. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Avatar’s business;…

25 Aug 2021 41 min

48% of South African's report being unable to save

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the potential for financial literacy to increase consumer savings. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Farzana Botha, segment solutions manager at Sanlam Savings. Topics of discussion include: how the financial literacy gap amongst South Africans can be addressed;…

23 Aug 2021 32 min

Is it time to start regulating cryptocurrency?

With governments looking to put rules and regulations around the trading of cryptocurrency, we look at the implications of such developments in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Saliegh Salaam, a senior portfolio manager at Old Mutual Investment Group. Topics of discussion…

20 Aug 2021 40 min

In conversation with SA's first unicorn

Online education is in focus on this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, as we talk to SA’s first technology startup to be valued at $1bn (R15bn). Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Melvyn Lubega, co-founder of online education business, Go1. Topics of discussion include: background and history to…

18 Aug 2021 33 min

Unpacking SA's consumer savings and investment with Schroders

Consumer savings and investment are in focus for this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kondi Nkosi, country head for SA at Schroders, a global asset manager with more than $800bn (R11.8-trillion) under management. Topics of discussion include: the aim of Schroders’ global…

16 Aug 2021 29 min

Critical, but stable: unpacking SA's precarious energy situation

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we discuss what the recent explosion at the Medupi power station means for SA’s electricity generation. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Jarrad Wright, principal engineer at the CSIR, to discuss the implications. Topics of discussion include: how the explosion…

13 Aug 2021 25 min

Fiber connectivity and the SA consumer

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s fibre internet connectivity market, with a focus on customer service. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simon Swanepoel, CEO of RocketNet, a local internet service provider that specialises in fibre. Topics of discussion include:…

11 Aug 2021 43 min

First of its kind R350 million debt fund launches to rebuild SA's SMMEEs

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the ways in which businesses affected by the recent violence and looting in SA can be helped to get back on their feet. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vusi Thembekwayo, CEO MyGrowthFund Venture Partners. Discussion points include…

9 Aug 2021 35 min