Is the wine industry scraping the bottom of the barrel

Loading player...
In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re taking a closer look at the economic impact of the national lockdown and Covid-19 on the local wine industry.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Francois Bezuidenhout, a longstanding Cape Wine Master, winemaker; and spirits and wine marketing analyst to discuss the issues.

As part of the national lockdown, government has taken a strong stance against the sale of alcohol in SA during this time.

The discussions also takes time to explore the possible impacts of Covid-19 on the whole wine value chain, how wine makers have adapted their businesses to aid in the production of sanitising products, opportunities in international markets, and the possible recovery that may come when consumers are allowed to make purchases freely again.
8 Apr 2020 English South Africa Business News · News

Other recent episodes

SPONSORED | Old Mutual tech chief calls for new approach to AI investment

Old Mutual’s technology investment strategy in the age of AI is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dhesen Ramsamy, group chief technology and data officer at Old Mutual. Through the discussion, Ramsamy details the company’s backing of the Singularity South…
20 Oct 27 min

SPONSORED | Standard Bank on the race to modernise payments

How can banks stay ahead in the technology race? Richard de Roos, Standard Bank group head of Payments, highlights the importance of leading from a client point of view. He discusses modernising legacy systems, changing client expectations, fintech challengers and emerging payment technologies. Listen now.
20 Oct 30 min

The case for modern payment systems in an “always on” economy

The value of the digital payments for South Africa’s economy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined Eshmael Mpabanga, regional head for Southern Africa and senior vice president Intellect Design Arena South Africa. The conversation centres on the modernisation of payment…
16 Oct 33 min

Plentify’s growth strategy in South Africa’s competitive energy market

Plentify’s growth strategy in South Africa’s competitive energy market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Plentify: Jon Kornik, co-founder and CEO, and Kailas Nair, co-founder and chief growth officer. Through the discussion, the founders highlight the…
13 Oct 52 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