Business Day Spotlight
Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom. An Arena Holdings production Keywords: BDSpotlight, industry, markets, South Africa, news and views, money, success, entrepreneur, corporation, podcast
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May 19, 2025 • 39 mins
SA’s effort to grow its place as a hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) for international businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mithum Singh, chief services officer at CCI South Africa.
Topics of discussion include: CCI’s history and business model; evolution of BPO services in SA; growth expectations for the local industry; and technology investment.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mithum Singh, chief services officer at CCI South Africa.
Topics of discussion include: CCI’s history and business model; evolution of BPO services in SA; growth expectations for the local industry; and technology investment.
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May 16, 2025 • 42 mins
Technology driven solutions for water, energy, and food security is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deerosh Maharaj, executive head for energy, infrastructure and mining at Standard Bank SA’s business and commercial banking unit.
Topics of discussion include: the nexus of water-energy-food (WEF) security; issues affecting all three aspects; and Standard Bank’s client engageme...
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deerosh Maharaj, executive head for energy, infrastructure and mining at Standard Bank SA’s business and commercial banking unit.
Topics of discussion include: the nexus of water-energy-food (WEF) security; issues affecting all three aspects; and Standard Bank’s client engageme...
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May 14, 2025 • 41 mins
One company’s effort to change how people in SA move homes and furniture is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chante Venter, founder and CEO of Wise Move.
Topics of discussion include: Wise Move’s founding and business model; competition; size of the market; training; threat of disintermediation; and future prospects.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chante Venter, founder and CEO of Wise Move.
Topics of discussion include: Wise Move’s founding and business model; competition; size of the market; training; threat of disintermediation; and future prospects.
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May 12, 2025 • 47 mins
The use data and technology to increase return from advertising spend is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow.
Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques; potential of commerce media; and the returns profile.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow.
Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques; potential of commerce media; and the returns profile.
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May 9, 2025 • 29 mins
The improving economic picture for SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group.
Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of interest rates on the economy; and growth expectations for the year.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group.
Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of interest rates on the economy; and growth expectations for the year.
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May 7, 2025 • 43 mins
The evolution of public relations in the technology sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications.
Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity for doing international projects out of SA; and evolution of technology in the sector.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications.
Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity for doing international projects out of SA; and evolution of technology in the sector.
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May 5, 2025 • 34 mins
Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya.
Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a decade; and opportunities for payments in Africa.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya.
Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a decade; and opportunities for payments in Africa.
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May 2, 2025 • 80 mins
The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group).
Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group).
Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions
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April 30, 2025 • 40 mins
Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool.
Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their various countries; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool.
Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their various countries; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans.
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April 30, 2025 • 20 mins
Bringing cold storage services to farmers in West Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Afopezi Moses from AgricFresh. Topics of discussion include: challenge of doing business in Cameroon; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans.
Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Thabo Tshabalala.
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April 25, 2025 • 42 mins
Dis-Chem entry and investment in building an insurance unit is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Smith, CEO of Dis-Chem Life.
Topics of discussion include: the rationale for Dis-Chem entry into life insurance; the group’s financial services ambitions; making use of various distribution channels; and the importance of data for an insurer.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Smith, CEO of Dis-Chem Life.
Topics of discussion include: the rationale for Dis-Chem entry into life insurance; the group’s financial services ambitions; making use of various distribution channels; and the importance of data for an insurer.
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April 24, 2025 • 41 mins
Octa analyst MJ Givens Kgasi shares insights to help online traders position themselves and adapt their strategies for success in a volatile market.
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April 23, 2025 • 51 mins
Standard Bank’s investment in technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khomotso Molabe, group chief information officer (CIO) for Standard Bank’s retail operations.
Topics of discussion include: the use of technology to improve customer experience; growth of AI; product development cycles; and the place of bank branches.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khomotso Molabe, group chief information officer (CIO) for Standard Bank’s retail operations.
Topics of discussion include: the use of technology to improve customer experience; growth of AI; product development cycles; and the place of bank branches.
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April 16, 2025 • 32 mins
The value of practical experience in technology learning is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy.
Topics of discussion include: redAcademy’s business model; value of practical experience versus theory; expectations from employers; and effort to secure employment for learners.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy.
Topics of discussion include: redAcademy’s business model; value of practical experience versus theory; expectations from employers; and effort to secure employment for learners.
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April 14, 2025 • 47 mins
Government’s push to growth SA’s tech startup ecosystem is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vusi Skosana, head technology stations and manager of GCIP at TIA, and Mogale Maleka from AB Farms.
Topics of discussion include: government’s roles in growing SA’s tech ecosystem; structure of the GCIP-SA program; AB Farms’s business model; and issues holding back entrepreneurship in S...
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vusi Skosana, head technology stations and manager of GCIP at TIA, and Mogale Maleka from AB Farms.
Topics of discussion include: government’s roles in growing SA’s tech ecosystem; structure of the GCIP-SA program; AB Farms’s business model; and issues holding back entrepreneurship in S...
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April 10, 2025 • 52 mins
TymeBank Chief Commercial Officer Cheslyn Jacobs has criticised South African lenders for their continued reliance on banking fees, arguing that the model is unsustainable in the long term.
Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Jacobs positioned the app-only, Patrice Motsepe-backed bank as a challenger to the status quo.
Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE production. Produced by Demi Buzo.
Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Jacobs positioned the app-only, Patrice Motsepe-backed bank as a challenger to the status quo.
Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE production. Produced by Demi Buzo.
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April 9, 2025 • 40 mins
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline recruitment and human resourcing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sai Govender, founder and CEO of Blue Pearl, with Nicole Adriaans, business executive for data and analytics at iOCO.
Topics of discussion include: BlueApp’s model; development of AI in human resources; rationale for use IBM’s AI models; and outlook for th...
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sai Govender, founder and CEO of Blue Pearl, with Nicole Adriaans, business executive for data and analytics at iOCO.
Topics of discussion include: BlueApp’s model; development of AI in human resources; rationale for use IBM’s AI models; and outlook for th...
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April 7, 2025 • 24 mins
Discovery’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Ron Whelan, CEO of Discovery Health.
Topics of discussion include: Discovery’s implementation of AI in healthcare; ways in which data can be used to shift behaviour; strategy; and parallels with mapping systems.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Ron Whelan, CEO of Discovery Health.
Topics of discussion include: Discovery’s implementation of AI in healthcare; ways in which data can be used to shift behaviour; strategy; and parallels with mapping systems.
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April 4, 2025 • 36 mins
Dealing with a large number of investment products and options in financial market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel dos Passos, senior portfolio manager at FNB ETFs.
Topics of discussion include the paradox of choice in investments; active versus passive investment; impact on retail versus professional investors; FNB’s use of passive products; the state of the market, ...
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel dos Passos, senior portfolio manager at FNB ETFs.
Topics of discussion include the paradox of choice in investments; active versus passive investment; impact on retail versus professional investors; FNB’s use of passive products; the state of the market, ...
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April 2, 2025 • 49 mins
The growth of alternative lending for SA’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs) is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Altesh Baijoo, MD of Flow48 SA.
Topics of discussion include: Flow48’s business model; recent fund raising activities; funds committed to SA; trends in funding SA’s SME’s; and developments in alternative lending.
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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Altesh Baijoo, MD of Flow48 SA.
Topics of discussion include: Flow48’s business model; recent fund raising activities; funds committed to SA; trends in funding SA’s SME’s; and developments in alternative lending.
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