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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
532 – 552

Budget Review: What the budget means for ordinary people

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we review the recently announcement national budget for 2021, putting in practical terms what it may mean for ordinary South Africans. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by a team from professional services firm, PwC SA, comprising Lullu Krugel, the firm’s chief…
26 Feb 2021 34 min

Technology adoption and cloud computing shows rapid growth

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the growth of technology adoption and cloud computing around the world, driven in part, by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mick McNiel, vice president for global business development at Logicalis, a subsidiary of JSE…
24 Feb 2021 25 min

Budget preview: Who holds the purse strings?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about discuss the upcoming national budget speech set for this week. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johann van Tonder, an economist at Momentum Investments. The discussion centres around expectations for government revenues and shortfalls; thoughts around how the…
23 Feb 2021 24 min

Dirty politics and its impact on SA and the economy

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of governance in SA and possible for the implications for the country and economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Professor Lawrence Hamilton, Political Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), to discuss the issues…
19 Feb 2021 32 min

How AI can help SA navigate itself out of its energy crisis

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to solve SA’s current energy crisis. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Mark Nasila, chief analytics officer in FNB’s chief risk office, to discuss the issues. The discussion focuses on…
17 Feb 2021 28 min

The economic implications of SONA 2021

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the economic implications of the recently held State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec, together with Dawie Roodt, chief economist at Efficient Group…
12 Feb 2021 39 min

Increasing financial literacy in SA through fiction writing

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about one investment firm’s mission to increase financial literacy in SA through fiction. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Malcolm Fair, MD at global investment firm, RisCura, together with author, Angela Makholwa. The discussion also focuses on the importance…
10 Feb 2021 32 min

How AirFibre could change the face of connectivity

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about MTN’s effort to bring low cost “fibre quality” internet services to underserved areas of SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Calvin Collett, managing director of Supersonic, MTN SA’s internet service provider unit. Collett outlines MTN’s AirFibre service,…
8 Feb 2021 23 min

Here's how the Employment Equity Amendment Bill could affect your business

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we discuss the potential impact of the proposed changes outlined in the Employment Equity Amendment Bill. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lauren Salt, an executive in the employment department at law firm, ENSafrica. Salt explains the difference between “employment equity”…
5 Feb 2021 24 min

Evolution of online education in South Africa

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we look at the growth and evolution of online education in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Riaz Moola, founder and CEO of HyperionDev, an education technology firm. The conversation focuses on HyperionDev’s business model, the company’s scholarship program, career…
27 Jan 2021 37 min

Economic news of the week: Interest rates, inflation and the US presidency

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we look back at the week’s top economics news - focusing on interest rates, inflation and the US presidency. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Peter Bauer, a professor at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Economics. Bauer talks about the…
22 Jan 2021 34 min

2021 signals an increase in censor uses and a growing need for cybersecurity

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking at the technology trends that have shaped the last year and looking to those likely to take hold in 2021. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gordon Thomson, vice president of technology acceleration for Europe, Middle East, Africa and…
20 Jan 2021 32 min

Can technology help  save small hotels and guesthouses in SA?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking at ways in which technology can help to save small hotels and guesthouses in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Niels Verspui, Country Manager of RoomRaccoon, a hotel management software for independent hotels, guest houses and vacation rentals…
18 Jan 2021 31 min

The rise of cryptocurrencies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking at the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Richard de Sousa, CEO at AltCoinTrader, a local cryptocurrency exchange. The discussion also focuses on AltCoinTrader’s trading volumes, uptake of cryptocurrencies in…
13 Jan 2021 30 min

How to manage remote working more efficiently. 

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking back at how to manage remote teams more efficiently. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jared Whitaker chief operating officer of FlowState, a technology company. Whitaker discusses their business model, ways in which businesses can more manage remote teams…
12 Jan 2021 23 min
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