The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
TLU SA Kongres kyk na oplossings vir landbou-uitdagings
Die TLU SA se 2023-kongres se fokus was om oplossings vir die landbousektor se huidige uitdagings te kry. Die hoofbestuurder Bennie van Zyl deel met OFM Sakeuur die hoogtepunte van verlede week se kongres. Die tema was Vier Seisoene van Landbou.
'Business should work in tandem with local chambers' – NOCCI
The Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) urges local business to not work in isolation to fight soaring electricity prices and service delivery challenges. NOCCI CEO, Sharon Steyn, tells the OFM Business Hour that it is better to work in tandem with local chambers when tackling issues of…
'More SA entrepreneurs need to be nurtured to reach Raymond Ackerman’s calibre' - SACCI
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), Alan Mukoki was on the OFM Business Hour to celebrate the legacy and entrepreneurial contributions of Raymoond Ackerman whose passing at the age of 92 was announced by Pick n Pay on Thursday, 7 September…
Artists condemn copyright and performers' protection bill backlash
South Africa’s performing artists are continuing to rally behind the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers' Protection Amendment Bill condemning backlash directed at the bills. Jack Devnarain, the Chairman of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) was on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the bills themselves and to unpack…
Henk Weideman vertel wat omskakelaar vir hom beteken
Henk Weideman, een van die wenners van die FNB-kompetisie waar tien omskakelaars op die spel was, verduidelik wat die prys vir sy besigheid beteken.
Steinheist director weighs in on historic Sanlam Group Financial Journalist of the Year win
At the beginning of the month Richard Finn Gregory and Elle Oosthuizen, the producers of Steinheist on Showmax, were announced as the winners of the Sanlam Group Financial Journalist of the Year for 2022, becoming the first TV journalists to win the esteemed prize in nearly a decade. Richard shares…
Free State Legislature Public Hearings on Bills by the Economic development committe
The Free State Legislature has kicked off their Public Hearing phase on two bills they are set to amend. Tonight we will be hearing from the chairperson of the portfolio committee on Economic development, Thembeni Nxangisa. The two bills are National Veld, and Forest Fire Amendment Bill and Free State…
SA’s beer market still vibrant despite loadshedding and input costs toll
South Africa’s beer industry continues to be vibrant, despite rolling blackouts and soaring input costs. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Beer Association of South Africa, Patricia Pillay, was on the OFM Business Hour to provide insight into the state of beer brewing in the country at the moment…
Interview with Chairperson of Housing Committee, Sarah Malitaba Moleleki on Free State Legislature
OFM News conducts an interview with the Free State Legislature Chairperson of the Housing Committee, Sarah Malitaba Moleki.
'FNB a trusted business partner at every stage' - Louise Roux
Louise Roux, Product Head Transact Pillar at FNB Commercial returns to the OFM Business Hour to explore the lending/financing solutions they offer to SMEs in South Africa. Roux says FNB aims to support businesses at varied stages.
'SA's business schools have great potential' - Prof Barkhuizen (UFS)
South Africa's business schools have great potential and can compete globally in terms of offerings in executive education. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, the newly appointed Director of the University of the Free State's (UFS') Business School tells the OFM Business Hour that SA's business schools need to be agile, adapt to…
Auction of Georgiou’s 26 properties 'not a complete disinvestment' from BFN – Galetti CEO
The upcoming auction of 26 Bloemfontein commercial, industrial and hospitality properties belonging to the well-known Georgiou family is not a complete disinvestment from the ‘City of Roses’ by the family. John Jack, the CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate, tells the OFM Business Hour that the Georgiou family still owns…
'Opposition parties need to put forward a compelling alternative to the ANC' - DA
The onus is now on opposition parties in South Africa to put forward a compelling alternative to the ANC. DA Leader, John Steenhuisen, tells the OFM Business Hour that it's no longer enough to find fault in what the ruling party does, being solution driven is the only thing that…
A good relationship with your bank is crucial to business success - Manaka Coffee
Having a good relationship with your bank is crucial to a business’ success. This is evidenced in the growth trajectory of the popular Manaka Coffee brand. Manaka co-founder Neo Moleko joined us on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the expansion of the company’s offerings to beyond coffee and of…
'Free State full of hope despite challenges' - John Steenhuisen (DA)
The Free State is a province full of hope, despite numerous service delivery challenges and local governance failures. John Steenhuisen the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) told the OFM Business Hour this during his recent visit to the Free State.
Respected FS cardiothoracic expresses concern over contentious NHI Bill
Revered Free State Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Johann (Joe) Pretorius shares his views on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on the OFM Business Hour, after he wrote a scathing letter in the Sunday Times directed at the national health department. Dr Pretorius says the bill is unfeasible, especially when taking…
How FNB can help your business with the right finance solutions
It's Women's Day and Louise Roux, Product Head, Transact Pillar at FNB Commercial is back on The Business Hour to talk about SMEs, funding options and tailor-made solutions from FNB.
Over 12 000 comments received on racialised water use license regulations
Janse Rabie, legal and policy executive at Agri SA discusses objections to racialised water use license regulations that they say could bring commercial farming in SA to its needs on the OFM Business Hour. At this stage over 12 000 public comments have been received on the matter.
FNB pivotal to Kamers/Makers’ winning strategy
Jeremy Doveton-Helps, the Brand Engineer & Events Director for the popular Kamers/Makers outlines the history of the travelling artisan market and gets into how instrumental FNB is to the team’s ongoing strategy. FNB understands the unique challenges faced within import and export businesses, therefor their Trade Finance offers are structured…
CIPC and SARS align to eradicate non-compliance at all levels
Jashwin Baijoo, Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting SA joins us on the OFM Business Hour to discuss how the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is ensuring compliance alongside the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) with respect to beneficial ownership in businesses.