Business Day Spotlight

Water management through technology, according to Siemens

Water management through technology is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO of Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: how digital solutions can be used to address water challenges in SA; the group of internet of…

16 Oct 2023 44 min

Big opportunity for SA airlines through intra Africa low cost air travel

The opportunity to connect more African cities, thereby pushing up trade, through low cost travel is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Paul Calvey, partner and market lead for SA at Oliver Wyman. Topics of discussion include local aviation…

13 Oct 2023 35 min

Peach Payments founder outlines plans for Africa expansion

Peach Payments’ plans following a large capital raise is focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments. Topics of discussion include: Peach’s business model, founding and growth story; the value of having a management…

12 Oct 2023 42 min

E-Wash pushes for disruptive lean car washing model

Environmentally friendly car washing is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Brighton Chidoma, founder of E-Wash, a local car washing service. Topics of discussion include: E-Wash’s business model; facts, figures and metrics around car washing in SA; the growing…

9 Oct 2023 27 min

Better quality money conversations for the modern age

Dismantling a culture and mindset that finds it difficult to discussion finances is a complex task. How this can be done is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daryl Coker, advisory partner at Citadel, a specialist wealth management company providing…

4 Oct 2023 50 min

Unpacking Liberty’s structured investments product strategy

Hedging an portfolio for growth with investment structures from a professional financial services provider is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Luvhani Makoni, Liberty’s senior specialist for technical investment communications. Makoni shares insights on the performance of Liberty structures…

2 Oct 2023 29 min

Satrix CEO breaks down three decades of ETF growth

The growth of exchange traded funds (ETFs) in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fikile Mbhokota CEO of Satrix, one of SA’s biggest providers of index-tracking investment solutions. Topics of discussion include: Satrix’s business model; growth of…

29 Sep 2023 31 min

Navigating fixed income with PSG

Fixed income investments are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lyle Sankar, head of fixed Income at PSG Asset Management. Topics of discussion include: money market versus longer-dated bonds; the returns that government bonds can deliver for investors; and…

22 Sep 2023 27 min

Zoho’s push to dominate enterprise software in Africa

Enterprise software development is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Bourne, Zoho’s regional head for Africa. Topics of discussion include: history of the Zoho business; developments in the enterprise software industry; Zoho’s strategy in SA; and outlook for…

18 Sep 2023 42 min

Jawitz Properties unpacks economic pressures on the property market

Interest rates, property and SA economic pressure is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties. Topics of discussion include: history of the Jawitz business; effect of interest rates on SA’s property market; buying versus…

8 Sep 2023 31 min

Impact of Zim election on SA and SADC countries

The impact of recent elections in Zimbabwe on the Southern Africa region is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louw Nel, senior political analyst at Oxford Economics. Topics of discussion include: results of the recent Zimbabwe election; SA’s response…

6 Sep 2023 44 min

Vodacom boss unpacks network resilience strategy

Efforts to keep local telecoms networks powered according to SA’s largest player is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA. Topics of discussion include: investment for network power; trends in the local telecoms sector…

4 Sep 2023 32 min

Telkom’s hunting for future revenue through innovation

Telkom’s use of innovation in strengthening its business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Mmaki Janties, group executive for innovation and transformation at Telkom. Topics of discussion include: Telkom’s strategy around innovation; artificial intelligence; evolving business models…

30 Aug 2023 48 min

Effective cyber security strategies for organisations

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about strategies that companies can use to better protect their digital environments and systems. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Russell Young, cloud solution architect at Trend Micro. Topics of discussion include: Trend Micro’s business model; effective posture management;…

28 Aug 2023 37 min

Poor skills development dragging down BEE scores for businesses

The risks associated with poorly planned and managed attempts to increase BEE scores using skills development is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deirdre Mitchell, MD at Honeycomb BEE Ratings. Topics of discussion include: Honeycomb history and business model;…

25 Aug 2023 38 min

Liquid’s David Eurin weighs in on effective telecoms infrastructure strategy

Developments in satellite internet access are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Eurin, CEO of Liquid Dataport. Topics of discussion include: Liquid Dataport’s business model; the group’s telecoms infrastructure and capital allocation strategy; and developments in the satellite…

23 Aug 2023 42 min

MultiChoice local content strategy in focus

Local film and television content production is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shirley Adonisi, M-Net's director of local entertainment channels. Topics of discussion include: how MultiChoice decides on what content to put out; budgeting and profit considerations for…

21 Aug 2023 46 min

Impact investing made difficult in Africa

The difficulty faced by impact investors in accessing funds in Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bernard Chidzero, senior advisor to The Bridgespan Group. Topics of discussion include: Bridgespan’s business model; challenges facing Africa-based fund managers in…

18 Aug 2023 35 min

ICT firms need a wholistic approach digital transformation

A rethink of digital transformation in information communication technology (ICT) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nitesh Singh, MD of the communication, media and technology practice at Accenture Africa. The discussion touches on digital transformation; trends in the…

16 Aug 2023 47 min

Telkom’s Lunga Siyo on telecoms opportunity in SA

Effective telecoms strategy is the focus the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom’s consumer business that houses the mobile division. This discussion touches on Telkom’s mobile performance; network expansion plans; capital allocation; how to compete in the SA market; network sharing;…

14 Aug 2023 30 min