Investec Focus Radio SA
Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.
Future Impact ep6: Facing up to SA's human trafficking problem
Human trafficking in South Africa involves the exploitation of vulnerable children, women and men for the purposes of sex and slave-like labour. Learn how victims fall, why they stay and what banks and other organisations are doing to combat the scourge.
NOW ep33: Are central bank fears more inflated than prices?
There are signs that global inflation is peaking, but central banks continue to raise rates. Experts ask why in the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, and look at what to expect from the South African Reserve Bank.
Future Impact ep5: Net zero: Renewables can't go it alone
Consensus is we need more than renewables to reach net zero. So what does SA’s future energy mix look like? Experts from Investec, and the CEO of Nala Renewables shed some light on a hotly debated topic.
NOW ep32: A global energy crisis: tripping from bad to worse
As costs of energy in Europe skyrocket against the threat of a full shutdown of Russia gas supplies, our SA and UK chief economists measure the local and global impact.
NOW ep31: How SA businesses are navigating global supply chain disruptions
While global supply chains are showing some signs of stabilising, risks remain. In the latest episode of Investec’s No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, we focus on how SA businesses can weather the storm.
Future Impact ep4: Reimagining education in rural SA
For decades, rural children in South Africa have suffered a debilitating condition: an estrangement from learning that causes a lifetime of struggle. One NPO, Good Work Foundation based in Mpumulanga, is providing an antidote. By combining digital learning tools and an appreciation for the realities of rural life, they are…
Unpacking Wealth Creation S2 Ep2: Is cash a good asset class alternative?
Is cash really king? Ayabonga Cawe is joined by Fund Analyst, Bronwen Trower and Portfolio Manager, Glen Copans from Investec Wealth & Investment and they unpack what you, as an aspiring investor, should consider when incorporating cash as an asset class in your investment portfolio.
NOW ep30: Ramaphosa’s power plan: will it work?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the most comprehensive package of energy reforms in two decades. But we’ve seen plenty plans in the past that have amounted to no more than words. Will this one be different? In this episode, Investec experts unpack the president’s plan.
Building the future: Tackling the youth employment crisis
With an unemployment rate higher than the national average, the youth of South Africa need an opportunity to turn the tide. The Youth Employment Service (YES), has taken on this crisis alongside industry leaders such as Investec to support our youth better. So, what is the status, and where do…
Unpacking wealth creation s2 ep1: ESG vs Impact Investing
Do you sacrifice returns by investing in sustainable funds? In the first episode of the second season of the wealth creation podcast series, Ayabonga Cawe is joined by Investec Wealth & Investment’s portfolio managers, Boipelo Rabothata and Barry Shamley as they unpack what ESG really is and what implications it…
Future Impact ep3 | Greenlighting power
The World Economic Forum expects the annual issuance of green bonds to exceed $1trillion in 2023, double 2021’s figure. But what are they, and can they help solve SA’s power crisis? Experts from Investec, Kathu Solar Park explain.
NOW ep29: Riding the inflation wave
Instead of hiking interest rates so aggressively, central banks should ride out the inflation storm that is forecast to subside by next year, say experts on this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday with Jeremy Maggs
A view from Investec's UK FX desk | Bye bye Boris
After one of the most dramatic periods in modern UK politics, Investec spot trader Chris Brand and economist Ryan Djajasaputra examine what happens next in the contest to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson and what that might mean for government policy and currency markets.
Future Impact ep2 | Conservation, communities and the rhino crisis
Journey to Mpumulanga to hear from the largest rhino sanctuary in the world on how they're "saving rhinos, to save people, to save tomorrow".
NOW ep28: Stage 6 leaves the SA economy powerless
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha in conversation with Investec's Tertia Jacobs and Bernard Geldenhuys about the power crisis and its impact on the economy; and whether renewables can plug the gap.
Future Impact ep1: Demystifying sustainable investing
What’s the difference between ESG, sustainable and impact investing? Experts unpack the buzz words in this new 8-part podcast. Get insights from Investec, hydrogen-focused VC firm AP Ventures, the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship and social enterprise Kusini Water.
NOW ep27: Solving SA’s tech talent crisis
With only 121,000 software developers in South Africa and almost 40% of them working for international companies, there's a critical shortage of tech talent in the country. How did we get here? And what are we doing to address the crisis?
What does legacy mean to you?
While legacy may mean different things to different people across the generations, it definitely holds meaning for every individual and family. Clement Manyathela hosts Aisha Pandor, Terry Pheto, Dr Hanan Bushkin and Melvyn Lubega to discuss this important topic.
NOW ep26: Fuel price: how high can it go?
In this episode, host Jeremy Maggs and guests, Investec Equity Analyst Herbert Kharivhe and Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, discuss the impact of the oil price on fuel, electricity and food.
NOW ep25: Insights from Davos: the rise of the industrial metaverse
From The Great Resignation to The Great Regret | The rise of the industrial metaverse | Soft skills will be the new hard skills. In this No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Jeremy Maggs brings you the latest insights from Investec experts in Davos, Lourens van Rensburg, Head of Corporate and Institutional…