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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
995 Episodes
60 – 80

Cash remains a staple for South African economy, PayInc reports

The continued dominance of cash use in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Elize Kruger, an independent economist Topics of discussion include: the new PayInc Cash Index; cash use trends; reflections on the economy in 2025; and SA economy.  Business…
10 Nov 2025 18 min

In Conversation with Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane

Business Day's Tiisetso Motsoeneng is joined by Eskom group chief executive Dan Marokane who reflected on what it takes to lead SA's most scrutinised institution, and one that carries the weight of the nation’s economic stability.  He discussed efforts to rebuild trust in an organisation that was demoralised by years…
6 Nov 2025 48 min

Onafriq boss on Africa’s mobile payments growth

Onafriq's 15 year journey in business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dare Okoudjou, CEO of Onafriq.  Topics of discussion include: Onafriq’s journey; the company’s efforts to increase mobile money penetration in Africa; challenges faced by Africans using mobile money to transact online;…
5 Nov 2025 1 hr 03 min

Zoho’s push’s to win over SA’s solopreneurs

Zoho’s push to win market share in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Bourne, Zoho’s regional head for Africa.  Through the discussion, the technology executive outlines Zoho’s performance in SA; Zoho Solo; a review of what worked in 2024; the company’s product set;…
3 Nov 2025 36 min

Binance strategy to win customers in SA

Binance consumer payments strategy for SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.   Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Larry Cooke, head of legal for Africa.  Topics of discussion include: Binance’s model for SA; growth of consumer payments; the place of blockchain in African payments; and outlook.    Business Day…
31 Oct 2025 33 min

TC Ralebitso details plans to grow Zutari’s Africa operations

Zutari’s plans for growth on the African continent is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tlhabeli Christopher Ralebitso, CEO of Zutari Africa.  Topics of discussion include: the history of Zutari; make up of the business; expansion into Africa; and the opportunity for…
22 Oct 2025 40 min

FNB eBucks boss details new changes

Recent changes to the structure of FNB’s eBucks loyalty program are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Pieter Woodhatch, FNB of eBucks.  Topics of discussion include: the rationale for the changes; elements that the bank is looking to bolster; evolution of the programme;…
20 Oct 2025 33 min

A deep dive into Old Mutual Insure’s M&A strategy

Old Mutual Insure’s mergers and acquisitions strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined byJerry Anthonyrajah, chief commercial officer at Old Mutual Insure.  Topics of dicusssion include the insurer's portfolio growth strategy; the state of local insurance; opportunities for deals; and integration.  Business Day…
17 Oct 2025 37 min

The case for greater payments personalisation in SA

The move towards greater personalisation in payments is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mpho Sadiki, group MD for merchant solutions in Africa at Network International.  Topics of discussion include: opportunities for businesses using data and tech; strategies for greater digital…
16 Oct 2025 28 min

Parker details Britehouse management buyout

The future of Britehouse’s business beyond NTT Data is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Graham Parker, executive chair at Britehouse.  Topics of discussion include:rationale for the deal; operating structure going forward; plans for growth; and management team.  Business Day Spotlight is an…
13 Oct 2025 35 min

SABC’s push to make a profit

The SABC fight to make a profit after years of losses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tendai Matore, acting CFO at the SABC.  The top three expense drivers are content, labour and employee costs, and signal distribution. Business Day…
10 Oct 2025 41 min

Optasia CEO unpacks planned R6.3bn JSE IPO

Optasia's planned R6.3bn JSE listing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Salvador Anglada,CEO of Optasia. Topics of discussion include: the decision to list the company; the JSE as a listing destination; history of the group; and partnerships driving its operations…
8 Oct 2025 22 min

Sauce’s playbook for protecting brand visibility online

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on brand visibility online is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Sauce Advertising: Kwezi Ngcukana, senior digital strategist and Leanne Topics of discussion includes: ways in which brand can stay visible in…
6 Oct 2025 37 min

Lincoln Mali on building a completive fintech platform

Lesaka Technologies' financial performance in the 2025 financial year is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka. Through the discussion, Mali outlines the group’s growth strategy for its three businesses; strategy around acquiring a bank; and integrating…
3 Oct 2025 43 min

Cell C strategy chief unpacks company turnaround

Cell C’s strategy in SA’s competitive mobile phone market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rachael Ayo-Oladejo, chief of staff, strategy and business transformation at Cell C. Through the discussion, Ayo-Oladejo outlines Cell C’s current strategy; the work of formulating…
1 Oct 2025 32 min

Check Point warns of growing cyber criminal activity in Africa

The dark web and the escalating role of AI in African cybersecurity landscape is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eli Smadja, global research group manager at cybersecurity firm Check Point.  Through the discussion, Smadja outlines evolution of cyber security in Africa; the threats…
29 Sep 2025 37 min

Discovery Bank’s road to profits

Discovery Bank’s financial performance is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank. Through the discussion, Kallner highlights the bank’s financial performance; road to profitability; use of artificial intelligence; home loans; benefits of the Discovery ecosystem; and strategy for…
26 Sep 2025 28 min

Human touch still importance in SA commerce, says new report

The importance human connection in an increasingly digitalised economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by  Amanda Reekie, founding director at ovatoyou.  Topics of discussion include: findings of their new report; the balance that businesses need to strike between online and offline channels;…
23 Sep 2025 31 min

Ashburton’s case for catalytic capital in local job creation

The use of catalytic capital as a means to create employment in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Nagel, credit portfolio manager Ashburton Investments.  Topics of discussion include: the case for using catalytic capital in SA in job creation; Ashburton’s…
19 Sep 2025 31 min
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