Why Lockdown In Africa Doesn’t Work As A First Covid-19 Pandemic Response

GUEST – Dashni Vilakazi, MD of The MediaShop JHB The influencer economy has skyrocketed in recent years, turning social media personalities into powerful marketing tools. This business model is built on the ability to connect with and influence a large audience. Once a niche marketing strategy, teaming up with social…

GUEST - Francois Prinsloo, PwC Africa’s Banking and Capital Markets Leader SA’s major banks demonstrate a durable financial performance in the first half of 2024 against complex operating conditions and elevated levels of uncertainty. The banks reported a combined headline earnings growth of 2.5% against 1H23 to R56.8bn, and a…

GUEST - Odwa Nweba, Legal Practitioner at the Stellenbosch University Law Clinic and one of the Co-authors of the report Since the 1990s, South Africans (both in and out of work) have been borrowing extensively to meet their own and their dependents’ needs and expectations, leaving the country with unsustainable…

GUEST – David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited As South Africa continues to navigate the outcomes of a significant election, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience, maintaining confidence in their future despite persistent challenges and uncertainty. This is one of the key…

GUEST - Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa Chairperson of the SA Medical Association With President Cyril Ramaphosa confirming that he will meet with business organisations in the coming days to discuss their objections to the NHI, we speak to a representative of the medical practitioners who will be responsible for the operational…