The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Matjhabeng-gemeenskap moet deel in planne vir Welkom-lughawe
Die gemeenskap van Welkom en omliggende gebiede behoort ingesluit te word by planne om die Phakisa-renbaan en lughawe te laat herleef. Die president van die Vrystaatse Goudveldsakekamer, Lisette du Plessis, sê aan die OFM Business Hour, dat hulle met betrekking tot die lughaweprojek lugvaartkundiges in die gebied het, soos Brian…
NWK slaggereed vir stroopseisoen
Dis stroopseisoen en produsente is hard aan die werk om die vrug van hul arbeid te pluk. OFM Inhoudsbestuurder gesels met Jaco du Randt, senior bestuurder van Graan by NWK om meer uit te vind.
Pluimpie vir NWK Meganisasie
Suid-Afrika se oudste landboumaatskappy NWK se Meganisasie-afdeling is ʼn inspirerende suksesverhaal. In slegs vier jaar het dit uit die stof herrys deurdat dit van ʼn verliesmakende bedryf omgedraai het na ʼn volhoubare en winsgewende handelsegment binne NWK. OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, gesels met Johan Jansen van Rensburg, operasionele bestuurder van…
Strategic partnerships central to Pacofs’ turnaround strategy
Strategic partnerships are central to turning the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (Pacofs) in Bloemfontein around. Pacofs CEO, Themba Dlamini, stresses the importance of corporate partnerships in advancing the arts during his discussion with the OFM Business Hour.
NWU's innovateHER programme transforms African women's lives
Prof Leenta Grobler of the North-West University (NWU) Business School, talks about innovateHER, a youth innovation program that's transforming the lives of young women across Africa.
Eduvos to introduce experiential and virtual learning
Eduvos has partnered with EON technology which will introduce experiential and virtual learning at the institution from October 2023. Eduvos CEO, Siegie Brownlee tells the OFM Business Hour more about the private higher education institution which has 12 campuses spread across the country.
Wees 'solar-slim' met Nashua
Of jy 'n besigheidseienaar, 'n boer, of ‘n huiseienaar is, Nashua Vrystaat, Noord-Kaap en Lesotho het 'n energie-oplossing vir jou! OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, gesels met Rikus Kruger om uit te vind watter opsies beskikbaar is veral as dit kom by sonkrag.
SA’s sugar mill crisis hinders the diversification of the industry – SA Canegrowers
The continued financial instability at South Africa’s sugar mills is hindering the diversification of the industry to renewable energy. This is according to the Chairman of SA Canegrowers, Andrew Russell, who was on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the recent 8% reduction in canegrowers' revenue due to Tongaat Hulett’s…
NWK ploeg terug in gemeenskappe
Korporatiewe Maatskaplike Verantwoordelikheid is iets wat NWK na aan die hart lê, veral wanneer dit kom by die opheffing van die jeug. OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, gesels nou met Johan Bezuidenhout, groepbestuurder van Korporatiewe Bemarking en Kommunikasie by NWK, om meer uit te vind.
To TikTok or not to TikTok?
Sharon Knowles, the CEO of Da Vinci Forensics and Cybersecurity, weighs in on the TikTok bans you’ve been hearing about in the media space of late on the OFM Business Hour.
Cargo airport, Special Economic Zone on the cards for Matjhabeng – Destea
A Special Economic Zone (SEZ), cargo airport and the revitalisation of the Phakisa Raceway are all on the cards for the Matjhabeng Local Municipality under which Welkom, Odendaalsrus and Virginina fall. This is according to the Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea) led…
How often are you revisiting your business' internal controls?
In the age of hybrid working, it’s never been more important to revisit your business' internal controls. So how often are you, as a business leader doing this? Partner at Mazars South Africa, Marc Edelberg, tells the OFM Business Hour, that the heads of organisations need to conduct regular check-ups…
The Social Employment Fund and ASSITEJ SA empower NC youth via art
The Social Employment Fund is creating opportunities and enriching lives in the performing and creative arts movements. They are doing this work via varied organisations and entities like ASSITEJ SA (the national centre of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People). The OFM Business Hour sat down…
Agri Farmacy SA - your one-stop solution for animal health
Corne Kleynhans from Agri Farmacy SA tells the OFM Business Hour about the history of the three-tiered family business which is aimed at safeguarding animal health in central South Africa.
Executive Education can help you get ahead of the curve in corporate SA - NWU
Dr Joseph Sekhampu, the incumbent Chief Director of the North-West University Business School, delves into the importance of Executive Education in closing the skills gap in SA's unique economy. Sekhampu tells the OFM Business Hour Executive Education plays a critical role in the development of the country.
SA vraghouer-huismark groei sterk
Suid-Afrika het dalk laat by die vraghouer-huispartytjie aangesluit, maar die mark beleef nou 'n oplewing. Dit word bewys in die groei van Container Home SA wat deur die Kaapstadse inwoner, Deon van Deventer, besit word. Van Deventer vertel aan die OFM Business Hour dat hy en sy span daagliks met…
OFM School of Podcasting opens up the playing field
Are you thinking of joining the world of podcasting? If you are, let the OFM School of Podcasting help bring your audio content ideas to fruition. Nick Efstathiou, the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Media Group (CMG) under which OFM falls says “it seems the belief is that experts,…
No more Jazz on the Lawn, but it was a great run
The founder of Jazz on the Lawn in Bloemfontein, Free State, Lesley Jennings, says she had a great and smooth run during her days planning and producing the outdoor event. Jazz on the Lawn, which came to an end in 2021 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According…
Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering - a class act
Did you know that the largest, single-source supplier of auto-electrical, heavy-duty components, collision avoidance systems and associated technical services in Southern Africa is right here in our own backyard in Central South Africa? I’m speaking about Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering in Kathu of course. Eddie Smith, CEO, Trysome Auto…
‘Honour contracts to the very end’ – PH Attorneys
The termination of contracts can often times be made out of haste, leaving disgruntled parties vulnerable to the fine print. “Honour contracts to the very end” warns Millisanté de Wee, an Associate in the Commercial department at PH Attorneys formerly known as Phatshoane Henney Attorneys. She tells the OFM Business…