Business Day Spotlight

Opportunities for people looking to business in Saudi Arabia

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Leon Ayo, co-founder of Sterling Bell. Through the discussion, Ayo outlines the opportunities available to people looking to do business or have a career in Saudi Arabia; sectors and industries most receptive to people from the region; Saudi Arabia’s economic make up and growth…

20 Sep 2024 29 min

Cloud23’s plan to dominate Salesforce market in Africa

Cloud23’s ambition to dominate the enterprise cloud market in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ram Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO of Cloud23. Topics of discussion include: Ramakrishnan outlines Cloud23’s business model; grow of cloud technology; opportunities associated with Salesforce;…

18 Sep 2024 38 min

Cloud23’s plan to dominate Salesforce market in Africa

Cloud23’s ambition to dominate the enterprise cloud market in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ram Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO of Cloud23. Topics of discussion include: Ramakrishnan outlines Cloud23’s business model; grow of cloud technology; opportunities associated with Salesforce;…

18 Sep 2024 38 min

Hive Group looks for growth in SA through market data

Effort to increase the use data and market insights for businesses in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of The Hive Group. Through the discussion, Dwomoh outlines Hive’s business model; importance of data and market insights…

16 Sep 2024 36 min

Hive Group looks for growth in SA through market data

Effort to increase the use data and market insights for businesses in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of The Hive Group. Through the discussion, Dwomoh outlines Hive’s business model; importance of data and market insights…

16 Sep 2024 36 min

The fight to reduce physical cash in SA wages on

The opportunity to grow digital payments amongst small merchants in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Anthony Usmar, head of acceptance at Nedbank. The banker highlights efforts to increase digital payments for SMEs; reasons why cash is still dominant…

13 Sep 2024 31 min

The fight to reduce physical cash in SA wages on

The opportunity to grow digital payments amongst small merchants in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Anthony Usmar, head of acceptance at Nedbank. The banker highlights efforts to increase digital payments for SMEs; reasons why cash is still dominant…

13 Sep 2024 31 min

COOi Studios push for local tech dominance

The move to grow one of Johannesburg’s boutique consulting firms into a large player is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandiso Sibisi, founder and CEO of COOi Studios. Topics of discussion: COOi’s business model; performance since launch; trends in technology…

11 Sep 2024 39 min

COOi Studios push for local tech dominance

The move to grow one of Johannesburg’s boutique consulting firms into a large player is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandiso Sibisi, founder and CEO of COOi Studios. Topics of discussion: COOi’s business model; performance since launch; trends in technology…

11 Sep 2024 39 min

Everyday items prove popular for Amazon in SA

Amazon’s progress in SA launching in May is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Koen, MD of Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: an outline of performance since launch; trends in consumer spending; what is proving popular; and effort…

9 Sep 2024 14 min

Everyday items prove popular for Amazon in SA

Amazon’s progress in SA launching in May is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Koen, MD of Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: an outline of performance since launch; trends in consumer spending; what is proving popular; and effort…

9 Sep 2024 14 min

Bob Group founder unpacks plans for local e-commerce growth

Bob Group’s strategy to grow in SA’s e-commerce market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Higgins, MD of Bob Group. Topics of discussion include: Bob Group’s business model; history; areas of growth; local e-commerce trends; factors driving adoption; and…

6 Sep 2024 41 min

Bob Group founder unpacks plans for local e-commerce growth

Bob Group’s strategy to grow in SA’s e-commerce market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Higgins, MD of Bob Group. Topics of discussion include: Bob Group’s business model; history; areas of growth; local e-commerce trends; factors driving adoption; and…

6 Sep 2024 41 min

Mukuru’s strategy to extend technology lead in payments

Mukuru’s ongoing efforts to push financial inclusion through technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandy Rheeder, Mukuru’s chief information officer (CIO). Through the discussion, Rheeder highlights Mukuru’s business model; gaining market share in African payments; the company’s technology investment;…

4 Sep 2024 41 min

Mukuru’s strategy to extend technology lead in payments

Mukuru’s ongoing efforts to push financial inclusion through technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandy Rheeder, Mukuru’s chief information officer (CIO). Through the discussion, Rheeder highlights Mukuru’s business model; gaining market share in African payments; the company’s technology investment;…

4 Sep 2024 41 min

Sasol CEO Baloyi pushes for greater spending amid energy shift

In this episode of the Business Day Spotlight podcast, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is in conversation with CEO of Sasol, Simon Baloyi. The newly appointed CEO is preparing to jack up the amount of money the energy giant spends towards its future, saying R1bn annual spending simply won’t…

1 Sep 2024 49 min

Sasol CEO Baloyi pushes for greater spending amid energy shift

In this episode of the Business Day Spotlight podcast, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is in conversation with CEO of Sasol, Simon Baloyi. The newly appointed CEO is preparing to jack up the amount of money the energy giant spends towards its future, saying R1bn annual spending simply won’t…

1 Sep 2024 49 min

KWV’s plan to drive growth in brandy

KWV’s strategy to grow its brandy business is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loomes, CEO at KWV. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of KWV's operation; competitive advantages accruing to the company; size of the global brandy…

30 Aug 2024 31 min

KWV’s plan to drive growth in brandy

KWV’s strategy to grow its brandy business is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loomes, CEO at KWV. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of KWV's operation; competitive advantages accruing to the company; size of the global brandy…

30 Aug 2024 31 min

Closing the gap between green businesses and the growth finance

Efforts to increase funding for sustainable business models in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, founder and CEO of Fetola, together with Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank. Through the…

28 Aug 2024 31 min