Standard Bank boss’ big finale. Plus: glow-in-the-dark cows

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In this episode, Bruce Whitfield interviews Sim Tshabalala, Chief Executive of the Standard Bank Group, who has an ambitious to-do list for his remaining two years at the helm. Tshabalala says he will step down to make room for younger colleagues. Bruce talks markets with Zwelakhe Mnguni, Chief Investment Officer and co-founder of Benguela Global Fund Managers. Then, find out more about how a young entrepreneur is making cows glow in the dark to keep motorists safe on rural roads. Certified financial planner Warren Ingram shares practical tips on building wealth. The podcast is sponsored by Capitec. To catch every episode of Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, click the follow and subscribe buttons on News24’s Spotify, Apple and YouTube podcast channels.
14 Aug English South Africa Business · News

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