SA Homeowner growth steady, report finds

Data from TransUnion shows that South African credit usage has shown tentative recovery to a more broad-based recovery, with first-time buyers now accounting for just over half of financed purchases. Ayeshaa Hatea, from TransUnion South Africa, explains these findings and more.

Today on Pivot Point, we spotlight a leader whose work sits at the intersection of science, industrialization, and national security. Dr. Morena Makhoana, the CEO of Biovac, has spent two decades shaping South Africa’s vaccine manufacturing landscape and unpacks that journey.

The South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee earlier decided – in a unanimous decision – to keep rates unchanged at 6.75%. To discuss the implications for local consumers, we’re joined by Tshiamo Masike, Economist, Momentum Investments

Data from Standard Bank signalled significant growth in intra-African trade in the past year, showing positive moment towards the continent achieving a successful AfCFTA. However, that picture could be complicated by recent tensions in the Middle East. For more on this let’s listen in to, Philip Myburgh, Head: Trade for…

Lunga Ntuli, founder of LN Watches joins us on today’s feature of Ekasimoics to discuss his journey in building a proudly African luxury watch brand. His journey captures the realities local entrepreneurs face: navigating limited resources, building a market from scratch, and turning culture into commercial value.