Business Day Spotlight

Economic impact of AI in the music business

The economic implications of artificial intelligence use in music is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chola Makgamathe, general manager for legal service at the SA Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). She also serves as chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of…

26 Apr 2024 45 min

Realities of AI for SA telecoms

Artificial intelligence (AI) development with a telecoms operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stefan Steffen, group head of data and AI at Telkom. He highlights what AI means for Telkom and the broader telecoms context industry; realities…

24 Apr 2024 42 min

Realities of AI for SA telecoms

Artificial intelligence (AI) development with a telecoms operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stefan Steffen, group head of data and AI at Telkom. He highlights what AI means for Telkom and the broader telecoms context industry; realities…

24 Apr 2024 42 min

New rules cutting SA’s competitiveness for international films

Cuts in tax incentives for foreign film and television projects is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nick Cloete, Animation SA’s head of policy and outgoing National chairperson; Paul Raleigh, director at Hollard Film Guarantors; and Ayanda Sibisi, interim…

22 Apr 2024 48 min

New rules cutting SA’s competitiveness for international films

Cuts in tax incentives for foreign film and television projects is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nick Cloete, Animation SA’s head of policy and outgoing National chairperson; Paul Raleigh, director at Hollard Film Guarantors; and Ayanda Sibisi, interim…

22 Apr 2024 48 min

SA’s property sector according to Redefine CEO

The state of SA’s property sector in the second quarter of 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties. Topics of discussion include: current state of the property sector; trends driving activity; impact…

19 Apr 2024 42 min

SA’s property sector according to Redefine CEO

The state of SA’s property sector in the second quarter of 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties. Topics of discussion include: current state of the property sector; trends driving activity; impact…

19 Apr 2024 42 min

25 years of satellite in Africa. What’s next?

Investment in satellite communication is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications. Topics of discussion include: the development of satellite technology over 25 years; the growing popularity of low orbiting satellites; partnerships with telecoms…

17 Apr 2024 38 min

25 years of satellite in Africa. What’s next?

Investment in satellite communication is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications. Topics of discussion include: the development of satellite technology over 25 years; the growing popularity of low orbiting satellites; partnerships with telecoms…

17 Apr 2024 38 min

Digital protections for SA’s small business

Digital protections for SA’s small business sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reabetswe Motsamai, marketing and communications manager at MakwaIT Technologies. Motsamai outlines the economic impact of South Africa's high cyber exposure; why SMEs are vulnerable to…

15 Apr 2024 21 min

Digital protections for SA’s small business

Digital protections for SA’s small business sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reabetswe Motsamai, marketing and communications manager at MakwaIT Technologies. Motsamai outlines the economic impact of South Africa's high cyber exposure; why SMEs are vulnerable to…

15 Apr 2024 21 min

Conducive Capital founders outline plans for R1bn fund

A new R1bn venture capital (VC) fund looking to shake up SA tech investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Conducive Capital founders Clive Butkow and Mitchan Adams. Topics include: developments in a number of areas such as…

12 Apr 2024 59 min

Conducive Capital founders outline plans for R1bn fund

A new R1bn venture capital (VC) fund looking to shake up SA tech investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Conducive Capital founders Clive Butkow and Mitchan Adams. Topics include: developments in a number of areas such as…

12 Apr 2024 59 min

The cost of IT noncompliance, a discussion

New IT governance laws set to come into later in 2024 are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Guy Krige, Executive Risk Consultant at Escrowsure. Topics of discussion include: an outlining new IT laws that will soon affect SA’s…

10 Apr 2024 30 min

The cost of IT noncompliance, a discussion

New IT governance laws set to come into later in 2024 are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Guy Krige, Executive Risk Consultant at Escrowsure. Topics of discussion include: an outlining new IT laws that will soon affect SA’s…

10 Apr 2024 30 min

Old Mutual’s push to grow SME unit

Effort to grow small businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director of SME at Old Mutual. Topics of discussion include: challenges faced by small businesses in the country; pushing SME growth and profitability;…

8 Apr 2024 26 min

Old Mutual’s push to grow SME unit

Effort to grow small businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director of SME at Old Mutual. Topics of discussion include: challenges faced by small businesses in the country; pushing SME growth and profitability;…

8 Apr 2024 26 min

How to grow soccer’s business in Africa

The economics of sports and entertainment in 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tony Simpson, partner and global head of sport at Oliver Wyman. Topics of discussion include: value of sport to an economy; broadcast rights; growth…

5 Apr 2024 44 min

Unpacking Sony’s premium consumer electronics business in Africa

Sony’s premium consumer electronics business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jobin Joejoe, MD for Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA). Topics of discussion include: Sony’s business in the region; pricing strategies; SA as a market for consumer…

3 Apr 2024 37 min

Planet42’s push to dominate vehicle subscriptions

Planet42’s ongoing push to dominate vehicle subscriptions is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eerik Oja, CEO and co-founder of car subscription service Planet42. Oja outlines his company’s funding and strategy. Topics of discussion include: Planet42 funding efforts; the…

27 Mar 2024 51 min