RISE fm Taking Care of Business on RISE fm

Taking Care of Business on RISE fm

Wandile Mazibuko hosts Mpumalanga's very own business show, focusing on the international trends, and the local impact.

17h00-17h30, Mon to Thurs
Occasionally English South Africa Business News
111 Episodes
24 – 44

The type of entrepreneur Africa needs

African industrialist & founder of TRT Investments Adam Molai shares his view on the type of entrepreneur the continent needs to thrive.
7 Sep 2022 11 min

Spotting Travel Scams

The Association Of Southern African Travel Agents' CEO Otto de Vries shares pointers on how to spot a travel scam.
7 Sep 2022 7 min

SAFCOL focuses on Women & Tourism

SAFCOL’s Senior Manager Marketing & Communication Nokuthula Makaringe shares insight on some of the initiatives the forestry company has undertaken.
1 Sep 2022 5 min

Exxaro on its community development initiatives

Exxaro's Community Development Manager Tebogo Leepile talks to us about the mining giant's community and socio-economic development initiatives in its operations in Mpumalanga, including Leeupan in Victor Khanye, Belfast in Emakhazeni, and Matla in Emalahleni.
18 Aug 2022 11 min

Mopani's Dispensary Executive on the pharmacy's growth and success

The 1st Mopani Pharmacy opened its doors in 1982 in Nelspruit (now Mbombela), under the leadership of pharmacist-turned-CEO Rob Gibbs. The store started with only five staff members and now employs over 300 people. Mopani Pharmacy's Dispensary Executive, Jaco Venter, takes us through the business journey.
5 Aug 2022 4 min

SASOL donates R7,5 million towards flood relief efforts in KZN

Sasol Vice President and Head of Corporate & Community Affairs for ROAS, Mining & Secunda, Mashudu Ndou talks to us about the petrochemical giant's donation to support emergency relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal, following the recent floods.
26 Apr 2022 9 min

Ferroalloys sector on proposed electricity tariff increase

The National Energy Regulator of SA has until the 25th of February to decide whether to approve Eskom’s proposed 20.5% tariff which if approved will be implemented from the 1st of April. The Ferro Alloys Producers Association’s Chair, Nellis Bester, explains how the proposed increase could affect the sector.
22 Feb 2022 6 min

In conversation with FRESH4U owner Thabsile Ranape

FRESH4U owner Thabsile Ranape shares parts of her entrepreneurial journey, in the food industry. FRESH4U is an Emalahleni based company which provides fresh and ready to eat food to various retailers.
3 Feb 2022 15 min

How the New Minimum Wage Bill will affect domestic workers and employers

In 2022, The Employment and Labour Department is scheduled to update the minimum wage to 100% of the National Minimum Wage. This would raise the salary of a full-time domestic workers from R19.09 to R23 per hour. Gumtree's Brand Marketing Manager Estelle Nagel takes us through some of the key…
27 Jan 2022 6 min

Mpumalanga's Fourth Industrial Revolution Incubator Digital Hub launch

Mpumalanga's Fourth Industrial Revolution Digital Hub (4IRI Digital Hub) was launched in Mbombela. The Hub was established in response to the government’s request to create an inclusive digital economy. 4IRI's Funding Manager Sivuyile Zwedala and Technical Manager David Malematsa explain the aim of the programme.
27 Jan 2022 15 min
24 – 44