Investment options available for local investors to hedge against market volatility following the US election, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justine Brophy, the CEO of AnBro. Through the discussion, Brophy gives a view of how local investors could look at US markets; impact of US elections on global markets; opportunities in SA; opportunities elsewhere in the world; and options for investors who want to mitigate possible...

Telkom push to dominate SA’s telecoms sector, using its infrastructure assets, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Serame Taukobong, CEO at Telkom. Through the discussion, Taukobong highlights Telkom’s strategy; current financial performance; capital allocation decisions; importance of infrastructure to the group’s efficiency; growth of mobile; direction of SA’s telecoms industry; and efforts to overcome negative market perceptions....

Nedbank’s strategy for sustainability investing in small businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank. Through the discussion, Netshaulu highlights Nedbank’s corporate social investment strategy; the bank’s criteria for investing; the types of businesses invested in; various ways in which small businesses can used sustainability to improve...

Liquid’s fibre expansion, in partnership with provincial authorities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa (Liquid SA) Through the discussion, Geyser outlines the importance of public private partnerships (PPPs); the Western Cape broadband access project; parallels with a similar project in the Eastern Cape; investment in broadband infrastructure; and ways in which the digital...

Jumo’s plan to grow its lending business in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bradwin Roper, Chief of Payments Partnerships at Jumo. Through the discussion, Roper outlines Jumo’s business model; use of AI in scoring customers; role of fintech in pushing financial inclusion; ways in which the company has been able to have a low default rate; and opportunities for growth. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Uber’s investment in sustainable mobility and electrification in the markets in which it operates is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Frans Hiemstra, Uber’s GM for the Middle East and Africa. Through the discussion, Hiemstra outlines Uber’s sustainability efforts; partnership with Prince William’s Earthshot Prize; electrification goals; how such plans are being implemented in various countries; and challenges holding back progress in...

The impact of the recent mid term budget on ordinary South Africans is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bertie Nel, head of financial planning and advice at Momentum. Through the discussion, Nel underscores the importance of understanding the MTBPS for effective household financial planning; ongoing consumer pressure in the country; the impact of rising living costs and borrowing costs on decision making; and importance of financial...

The emergence of pay-as-you-go vehicle access in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from FlexClub: Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO; Idan Jaan, co-founder and COO; and Howard Sommerfeld, co-founder and CTO. Through the discussion, the team outlines FlexClub’s business model; the partnership with Zeda; evolution to prepaid or pay-as-you-go vehicle access; and technology powering the platform. Business Day Spotlight is a...

An examination of Capitec’s founding, business model and strategy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by financial journalist, TJ Strydom. Through the discussion, the panel examines Capitec’s history; business model; evolving product suite; market force; competitive landscape; and potential for the future. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Network International’s plan to grow digital payments use in SA is the focus of this edition of 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: the future of payments in South Africa; Network by Payfast’s strategy; competition; and the company’s fee structure. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Opportunities for investment in SA equities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Charl de Villiers, head of equities at Ashburton Investments Through the discussion, De Villiers outlines their equities fund performance; outlook on the SA economy; opportunities for investors in local equities; and factors driving the fund managers’ optimism. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Telkom efforts to grow its venture capital portfolio in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepo Phetla, head of business development at Telkom Through the discussion, Phetla highlights ⁠Telkom’s investment in startups; investment focus; case studies and success stories in the portfolio; fund structure; and plans for the future. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The value corporate support for small business business growth is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za Through the discussion, Venter unpacks OneDayOnly’s business model; ways in which large corporates can help to grow small business; the take up of e-commerce amongst SMEs in SA; the platform’s sales strategy; and trends in the sector. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production....

The value and growth of SA’s township economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bulelani Balabala, founder of The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA). Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of the informal sector; the country’s relationship to townships; opportunities for small businesses; ways in which consumers and corporates can show support; and the place of alternative finance models. Business Day Spotlight is a...

The state of SA’s education systems and impact to the economy thereof is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Corrin Varady, education analyst and CEO of IDEA. Topics of discussion include: the main challenges affecting SA’s education sector; addressing access to quality education; economic impact of a poor education system; and the place of technology in plugging the gaps. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer...

Absa’s strategy to lead in technology use amongst SA’s retail bank is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thato Matolong is managing executive for technology and operations at Absa Everyday Banking. Through the discussion, the banker explains Absa’s tech focus; investment in improving customer satisfaction; relationship with Salesforce; place of AI in banking; and trends from the bank’s data. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE...

The alcohol industry’s contribution to SA's economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA). Topics of discussion include: how the full alcohol value chain contributes to the economy; employment; opportunities for alcohol producers; tax contributions; growth over time; and efforts to encourage responsible drinking. Business Day Spotlight is a...

Tetra Pak’s push to grow its packaging business in SA, while investing in sustainable products, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Klaus Plenge, Tetra Pak’s MD for Southern Africa. Through the discussion, Plenge outlines his company’s business model; efforts to modernise; sustainability in manufacturing; the company product making process; and trends in the sector. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. 

The grow of digital payments software and systems is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide. Through the discussion, Warsop unpacks the state of digital payments in different parts of the world; ACI Worldwide’s business model; payments advancements on the Africa continent versus other areas; and ideas on how the landscape will develop over time. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE...

The use of co-operatives as a strategy to grow SA’s small business sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from X-Source: Mbulelo Singapi and Manfred Hintermair. Through the discussion, the team highlights the tenets of co-operative governance in business; history of such structures in SA; success seen in other markets; challenges in making such structures more widespread; and efforts to change the status quo. Business Day...

Talk360’s strategy to grow in a seemingly crowded international phone calls market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Hiine, co-founder and MD for Africa at Talk360. Through the discussion, Hiine outlines Talk360’s business model; the company’s recent capital raise; funding requirements for the business; strategy for growth; and trends in the sector. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Effects ways for SA’s new government to tackle growing cybercrime is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gugu Nyanda, lead for health and public sector in Africa at Accenture. Through the discussion, Nyanda outlines issues facing SA’s government in terms of cybersecurity; solutions for dealing with growing cybercrime; challenges holding back better protection; and lessons on how large organisations can effectively deal with change projects....

Efforts to draw in investment and boost Botswana’s economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Omphitlhetse Bobo Senosi, director at the Botswana Investment & Trade Centre, and Taona Kokera, director at Forvis Mazars Through the discussion, the pair highlights opportunities for investment in the country; ease of doing business; attractive industries; government policy to attract investment; and effort to grow Botswana’s brand...

Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittances offering is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stephen Chege, group chief regulatory and external affairs officer for Vodacom. Through the discussion, the maturity of mobile money systems is highlighted, together with possible areas of improvement; and Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittance business. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.