Business Day Spotlight

We do we stand with the rand?

The Rand is in focus, in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Terence Hove, a financial markets analyst at currency trading firm, Exness. Topics of discussion include: performance of the Rand so far the year; is the current Rand strength sustainable or…

3 Sep 2021 33 min

JSE CEO flags outflow from SA as her major concern

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is front and centre in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Leila Fourie, group CEO of the JSE. Topics of discussion include: how the exchange views the balance between new listings and delistings; does the JSE still…

1 Sep 2021 35 min

The unexpected cybersecurity threat of posting Covid-19 vaccination cards online

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the potential cybersecurity risks of posting Covid-19 vaccination cards and information online. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast, a cybersecurity firm that specialises in email communication. Topics of this discussion include: the…

30 Aug 2021 34 min

New comprehensive index released on the ability of households to take on and manage debt

The ability of households to take on and manage debt is the central focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron Fintech, together with Dr Roelof Botha, economic advisor to Optimum Investment Group. Topics of discussion include:…

27 Aug 2021 30 min

The state of post-Covid advertising in SA

The advertising industry - its make up, relevance and evolution over time - is in focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, group CEO of Avatar Agency Group. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Avatar’s business;…

25 Aug 2021 41 min

48% of South African's report being unable to save

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the potential for financial literacy to increase consumer savings. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Farzana Botha, segment solutions manager at Sanlam Savings. Topics of discussion include: how the financial literacy gap amongst South Africans can be addressed;…

23 Aug 2021 32 min

Is it time to start regulating cryptocurrency?

With governments looking to put rules and regulations around the trading of cryptocurrency, we look at the implications of such developments in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Saliegh Salaam, a senior portfolio manager at Old Mutual Investment Group. Topics of discussion…

20 Aug 2021 40 min

In conversation with SA's first unicorn

Online education is in focus on this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, as we talk to SA’s first technology startup to be valued at $1bn (R15bn). Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Melvyn Lubega, co-founder of online education business, Go1. Topics of discussion include: background and history to…

18 Aug 2021 33 min

Unpacking SA's consumer savings and investment with Schroders

Consumer savings and investment are in focus for this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kondi Nkosi, country head for SA at Schroders, a global asset manager with more than $800bn (R11.8-trillion) under management. Topics of discussion include: the aim of Schroders’ global…

16 Aug 2021 29 min

Critical, but stable: unpacking SA's precarious energy situation

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we discuss what the recent explosion at the Medupi power station means for SA’s electricity generation. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Jarrad Wright, principal engineer at the CSIR, to discuss the implications. Topics of discussion include: how the explosion…

13 Aug 2021 25 min

Fiber connectivity and the SA consumer

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s fibre internet connectivity market, with a focus on customer service. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simon Swanepoel, CEO of RocketNet, a local internet service provider that specialises in fibre. Topics of discussion include:…

11 Aug 2021 43 min

First of its kind R350 million debt fund launches to rebuild SA's SMMEEs

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the ways in which businesses affected by the recent violence and looting in SA can be helped to get back on their feet. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vusi Thembekwayo, CEO MyGrowthFund Venture Partners. Discussion points include…

9 Aug 2021 35 min

Unpacking the reshuffle and what is will mean for SA and its economy

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the economic impact of this week’s cabinet reshuffle. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris Hattingh, deputy director at the Free Market Foundation, an economic research and policy think tank. Discussion points include: background on the Free Market…

6 Aug 2021 37 min

SA's first CBD smokables are expected to be released in August

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s cannabis market. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Theo Botha and Alwyn Marais, directors of natural supplement specialist company, Ailon Naturals. Discussion points include Ailon Naturals business model; current state of the canaibis market…

4 Aug 2021 34 min

FNB CEO outlines response to aid consumers and businesses rebuilding after the unrest

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the effects of recent unrest on banking giant, FNB’s operations and efforts by corporates in SA to help consumers and businesses cope with the resulting fallout. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Celliers, FNB’s CEO to discuss…

2 Aug 2021 30 min

BankservAfrica’s retail transaction data and what it means for the economy

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we explore what retail transaction data can tell us about the health of SA’s economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shergeran Naidoo, head of stakeholder engagement at BankservAfrica, the largest automated payments clearing house on the continent. The discussion explores…

30 Jul 2021 29 min

One man's trash is another man's SMME

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the growth of the recycling industry in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Matthieu de Gaudemar, co-founder and CEO of Kudoti. The discussion focuses on Kudoti’s origins; the company’s business model; trends in the waste management sector;…

28 Jul 2021 41 min

The latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index indicates that SA's consumers are in a dire situation

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the vulnerability of consumers in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johann van Tonder, an economist and researcher from Momentum. The discussion focuses on the results of the latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index done by Momentum and…

26 Jul 2021 36 min

SA's investment case: it's time to stop scoring own goals

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how SA’s economy is currently stacking up against its emerging market counterparts, following the unrest seen last week in Gauteng and KZN. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth. The discussion…

23 Jul 2021 38 min

SA's looting crisis: the consumer fallout

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the impact of recent unrest in Gauteng and KZN on consumer confidence in SA and the wider economy. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by George Kershoff, deputy director at the Bureau of Economic Research (BER), to discuss the…

22 Jul 2021 36 min