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Business Day Spotlight

Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom.

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Weekly English South Africa Business News · News
717 Episodes
472 – 492

Unpacking the reshuffle and what is will mean for SA and its economy

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the economic impact of this week’s cabinet reshuffle. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris Hattingh, deputy director at the Free Market Foundation, an economic research and policy think tank. Discussion points include: background on the Free Market…
6 Aug 2021 37 min

SA's first CBD smokables are expected to be released in August

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s cannabis market. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Theo Botha and Alwyn Marais, directors of natural supplement specialist company, Ailon Naturals. Discussion points include Ailon Naturals business model; current state of the canaibis market…
4 Aug 2021 34 min

BankservAfrica’s retail transaction data and what it means for the economy

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we explore what retail transaction data can tell us about the health of SA’s economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shergeran Naidoo, head of stakeholder engagement at BankservAfrica, the largest automated payments clearing house on the continent. The discussion explores…
30 Jul 2021 29 min

One man's trash is another man's SMME

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the growth of the recycling industry in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Matthieu de Gaudemar, co-founder and CEO of Kudoti. The discussion focuses on Kudoti’s origins; the company’s business model; trends in the waste management sector;…
28 Jul 2021 41 min

SA's investment case: it's time to stop scoring own goals

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how SA’s economy is currently stacking up against its emerging market counterparts, following the unrest seen last week in Gauteng and KZN. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth. The discussion…
23 Jul 2021 38 min

SA's looting crisis: the consumer fallout

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the impact of recent unrest in Gauteng and KZN on consumer confidence in SA and the wider economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by George Kershoff, deputy director at the Bureau of Economic Research (BER), to discuss the…
22 Jul 2021 36 min

New app could change the face of taxi fleet ownership in SA

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the use of technology in the taxi industry. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mbavhalelo Mabogo, Founder and CEO of Quickloc8, a startup, specialising in technology for the taxi industry. The discussion focuses on Quickloc8’s business model; the…
19 Jul 2021 47 min

What will is take for SA's businesses to recover?

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shawn Theunissen, president of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). The discussion focuses on the work of JCCI; the impact of unrest in Gauteng and KZN on SA’s economy; the importance of Johannesburg as an economic hub; stories of businesses that…
16 Jul 2021 37 min

Discovery Insure uses technology to standout

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how one of SA’s fastest growing insurance companies is using technology to stand out and achieve growth. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Anton Ossip, chief executive officer of Discovery Insure, to shed light on their business. The…
14 Jul 2021 43 min

How to handle cyber attacks on small businesses in SA

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the impact of cyber attacks on small businesses. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Neil Hare-Brown, CEO of STORM Guidance, a cybersecurity specialist firm. The discussion focuses on the rise in cyber attacks and in turn the growth…
12 Jul 2021 31 min

Progress made in implementing Cell C’s new network strategy

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the progress made in implementing Cell C’s new network strategy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Schalk Visser, chief technology officer at Cell C, together with Simo Mkhize, the mobile operator’s chief commercial officer. The discussion focuses on…
9 Jul 2021 39 min

State is doing its best with vaccine rollout despite problems, Ipasa says

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bada Pharasi, chief operations officer at The Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of SA (IPASA). The discussion focuses on the structure and operations of IPASA; the companies and organisations that make up IPASA; the effects of Covid-19 on the pharmaceutical industry; thoughts around SA’s vaccine…
7 Jul 2021 31 min

‘Radio isn't dead’ — Primedia Broadcasting

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s radio industry with one of the country’s most prominent broadcasters. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Trish Taylor, chief broadcasting officer at Primedia Broadcasting, operators of Radio 702, 947, Cape Talk and Kfm. The…
5 Jul 2021 35 min

Investment opportunities offered by JSE listed small to medium sized companies

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the investment opportunities offered by small to medium sized companies on the JSE. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vanessa van Vuuren, a portfolio manager and equity analyst at Sanlam Investments. The discussion focuses on the potential of…
2 Jul 2021 32 min

Operate a black, youth based IT firm in SA

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about what it means to operate a black information technology (IT) firm in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lethabo Mokone, CEO of Makwa IT. The discussion focuses on the founding on Makwa IT; what it means to…
30 Jun 2021 36 min

How sale of EOH’s Sybrin to 1K1V will help it lower debt

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about EOH’s recent sale of its Sybrin group of businesses, for R410m. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Marius Mare, Sybrin Group CEO and Hendrik Jordaan, CEO of One Thousand & One Voices Management (1K1V), to discuss the issues…
23 Jun 2021 27 min

Unpacking the African economy: A story of growth or decline?

n this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the outlook of business leaders in Africa about the economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC SA, to discuss the issues. The discussion focuses on GDP figures released earlier this week; President…
11 Jun 2021 35 min

Educate yourself before jumping into online trading in SA

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the use and growth of online investment trading platforms in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dany Mawas, regional director at Infinox, an online trading platform. The discussion focuses on the current online trading landscape in SA;…
9 Jun 2021 33 min
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