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The OFM Business Hour

The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
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Free State place to go to, not go through, this summer

OFM presenter, Ashmund Martin, spoke to the Free State MEC for Finance, Tourism and Economic Development, Moses Ketso Makume, during the recent Reconciliation Day celebrations at Gariep Dam. The conversation focused on unlocking the Free State's hidden gems, the role of tourism in the province’s economic growth, and the goals…
19 Dec 11AM 6 min

What is a Tax Control Framework?

Walter Blake, Regional Leader of Forvis Mazars in the Central Region, gets into what a Tax Control Framework is and why it is important for your business.
27 Nov 1AM 6 min

Retirement Property 101: Expert Advice to Invest Wisely

Are you thinking about investing in retirement property? Charl van Niekerk from Central Developments Property Group joins the OFM Business Hour to share invaluable advice. He walks you through the critical dos and don’ts to help you make smart, informed decisions.
18 Nov 12PM 8 min

AfCFTA and Africa’s infrastructure challenge - bridging the divide

International trade law specialist Adv. Liteboho Mphoso recently authored an article titled The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) versus Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit, soon to be featured in the Afronomics academic forum. She joined the OFM Business Hour to shed light on the agreement’s goals and the major challenges it…
6 Nov 8AM 9 min

Inwoners van Clarens paniekerig oor watervoorsiening

Die impak van beplande instandhoudingswerk aan die Lesotho-hooglandwaterprojek-tonnel sou na verwagting geringe impak op watervoorsiening hê. Kommer neem egter toe onder inwoners van Clarens in die Oos-Vrystaat, met die dorp se eie waterreserwes wat vinnig leegloop. “Ons gemeenskap staar ‘n reuse uitdaging in die gesig.” Inwoner en lid van die…
6 Nov 6AM 4 min

Department of Employment and Labour supports FS youth in finding jobs

The Department of Employment and Labour recently held a jobs training and skills development fair in Bloemfontein. Emily Maneli, Chief Director of Provincial Operations for the Free State, discussed the event on the OFM Business Hour and how it's intended to create work opportunities for job seekers in the Free…
31 Oct 10AM 7 min

Standard Bank backs Best of Bloem Awards Ceremony

After more than a month of public voting for the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards, the winners will be revealed on the evening of Wednesday, 23 October 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at Monte Bello Estate just outside Bloemfontein, is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank. Kevin de Beer,…
23 Oct 7AM 4 min

Reflecting on Tito Mboweni’s contributions to South Africa

We discuss the legacy and impact of former Reserve Bank Governor, Labour Minister, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on South Africa’s economy and big business with Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Mboweni passed away this weekend after a brief illness.
16 Oct 10AM 6 min

Elevate your management and business skills with UFS Business School in 2025

Do you want to advance your management and business education in 2025? Well, look no further than the esteemed University of the Free State (UFS) Business School. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss the numerous offerings at the UFS Business School which can help advance your…
15 Oct 9AM 7 min

Bruce Whitfield’s Departure from the Money Show Opens New Opportunities

Acclaimed financial journalist, business writer, and speaker Bruce Whitfield regards his recent exit from the beloved Money Show on 702/CapeTalk as a fitting conclusion that has broadened his horizons to exciting new projects and opportunities. Among these highly anticipated endeavors is his upcoming book, The One Thing: Small Ideas, Big…
11 Oct 9AM 8 min

Wat presies het die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika vertraag?

Die minister van kommunikasie, Solly Malatsi, het 'n plan aangekondig wat die deur vir Elon Musk se SpaceX sal oopmaak om sy satelliet-breëbanddiens, Starlink, in Suid-Afrika te loods. Jan Vermeulen, redakteur van MyBroadband, sluit by die OFM Besigheidsuur aan om hierdie ontwikkeling te bespreek en verduidelik watter regulatoriese uitdagings die…
11 Oct 6AM 7 min

Regulations on Companies Amendment Act will improve understanding and implementation

We continue discussing the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). He says government needs to publish the implementation dates of the changes in the act and publish regulations accompanying some of those changes which will aid understanding…
17 Sep 7AM 5 min

Virseker bekroon as beste korttermynversekeraar

In 'n onlangse prestasie het Virseker die gesogte toekenning as beste korttermynversekeraar in die Ask Afrika Orange Index® verower. Hierdie toekenning, wat al 23 jaar lank 'n toonaangewende maatstaf is van uitnemendheid in kliëntediens, dek 26 industrieë en 200 handelsmerke. Meer as 48 000 kliënte se terugvoer word in ag…
11 Sep 12PM 5 min
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