The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Hoekom gebruik beleggers BBP om besluite te maak
Daar word gereëld van BBP of Bruto Binnelandse Produk gepraat, maar wat presies is dit en hoe word dit bepaal. Ekonoom, Renier van Zyl, vat jou deur die verskeie aspekte wat BBP opmaak en verduidelik hoe dit deur beleggers gebruik word om in lande te belê.
Hunger impoverishes us all
Hunger is something that affects all of us, either directly or indirectly. It has always been a problem, although covid-19 has brought new focus on a problem that can bring a country to its knees. Christopher Palm, Chief Risk Advisor of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), discusses…
I’ve received money erroneously, now what?
Am I allowed to use money that has been mistakenly paid into my bank account? If I do use money mistakenly paid into my bank account, can the person or company who paid the money claim it back? These are just some of the questions answered by Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Attorney…
The magic of biltong
Adèl Botham from Carve Biltong Workshop, tells us how biltong became a South African favourite and such a special part of our South African heritage. She also shares what the difference is between Beef Jerky and Biltong, what the best meat is to use and how to store this tasty…
Time running out for UIF/TERS applications
The latest media statement by the UIF indicates that final date for new applications is 25 September 2020. Jaco Spies, Labour expert, explains what this mean to all stakeholders involved. He also shares what an employee can do if they have not yet received their TERS pay-out from April.
Tourism spots open in the Northern Cape
Sharon Steyn, the CEO of Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discusses some of the problems they as a chamber are facing in the Northern Cape. She also shares some good news about the tourist attractions in the Northern Cape.
Die rol van die Reserwebank
As jy nog altyd gewonder het wat die doel van die Reserwebank is en waar dit alles begin het, stel ek voor jy luister na hierdie gesprek met Dawie Roodt. In die gesprek, deel hy ook sy opinie oor wat hy dink die toekoms van handel gaan wees.
Traveling on a budget
According to Farirai Sanyika from Gophari, more people are traveling locally due to covid-19 and the international travel restrictions. She also takes the time to share some tips on how you can travel locally on a tight budget.
Enslins: Nog ‘n deel van ons erfenis
Enslins met takke reg oor die land en in Britanje, vorm so groot deel van ons erfenis, dat die kennis wat Marinus Hoek, vennoot van die Bloemfontein tak, werklik tydloos is. Hy deel ook raad aan jong entrepreneurs wat hulle eie besigheid wil begin.
Why the emotional wellbeing of teachers matter
Globally, teaching is a highly demanding profession that involves a high amount of emotional labour; simply put, the job does not end once the final bell rings. In South Africa - a country where many teachers are worried about whether their pupils are getting enough to eat or if they…
When to use electronic signatures
Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Attorney and founder of The Legal Affair, explains what the difference is between a wet and electronic signature. One would think that every document entered into legally may be signed digitally, but there are exceptions.
VKB: 101 jaar deel van erfenis
Uitvoerende Hoof van aankope en korporatiewe bemarking, vertel van die onstaan van VKB en die pad wat hulle tot nou toe gestap het. Na 101 jaar glo hulle steeds dat vertroue en etiese praktyke waardes is wat hulle as kultuur kweek en as waardes aanhang.
Level 1 is good news for tourism
Looking at the past few months of the national lockdown, Marisa Jacobs the Director at Xpatweb, discusses how important it is that we will soon be allowed to travel internationally again. Travelers from countries with high infection rates might still be restricted from entering South Africa.
Free State tourism optimistic
Khotso Tau, spokesperson for tourism, economic development and environmental affairs in the Free State, discusses how the national lockdown has impacted the tourism sector. He also shares some of the major challenges that are laying ahead for the tourism sector on its path to recovery.
Increase in cyber attacks and data breaches
The past couple of months should lay to rest any doubt over whether South African organisations are under sustained attack from cyber criminals. Over the past three months we’ve seen well-known local healthcare and financial organisations falling victim to cyber attacks and data breaches, and in some cases being forced…
Social media etiquette
According to Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Attorney and founder of The Legal Affair, companies should consider putting in place a social media policy for their employees. Employees must also be aware that they can be dismissed by their employers because of the content they post on social media.
Tourism industry recovering slowly
As we continue to celebrate Tourism Month, safari.com has seen a new buzz to the tourism sector post the heavy restrictions of the national lockdown, this according to CEO of Safari.com, Nicholas Wright. The industry is now hoping for the international borders to be opened when we move to level…
Complacency’s impact on the Northern Cape
Most industries are still struggling in the Northern Cape due to Covid-19 and not necessarily due to the restrictions, but mostly due to negligence to comply with the lockdown rules and regulations. CEO of the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sharon Steyn, says that the region will definitely…
Critical Skills Survey
The 2019/20 Critical Skills Survey specifically tracked the impact of immigration across various sectors within South Africa’s economy and Marisa Jacobs, Director at Xpatweb discusses the results. The purpose was to highlight which skills employers find most difficult to recruit locally and as such provide input to the much-anticipated new…
Advantages of a good risk management system
Only by building risk intelligent organisations will leaders be able to overcome six distinct global threats identified by the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA). This is according to Christopher Palm, IRMSA’s Chief Risk Advisor. “Leaders at the highest levels of the private and public sectors must embrace an…