The Next Level!

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is launching the next level of their marketing campaign as they experience continuous growth.

Executive of Marketing and Communications at SAIPA, Mr Zobuzwe Ngobese joins me to explain what we should expect on the next phase of growth.

A business leader in Africa should and must have different some traits and characteristics that are uniquely African and specific to their country of operation. Africa is a mix of 54 countries, each with different needs. For this conversation, we speak to Mr Bonang Mohale, VP Upstream & Chairman of Shell South Africa.
We talk about to him about "The African Business Leader - what does it take to stand above the rest". What do we as Africa need to reach THAT level of leadership excellence.

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Edition - 29.05.2017

A brief Business Round-Up on the major stories on the African Continent, brought to us by Dipolelo Moime, the CEO of Legato Risk Consultancy.

He also presents the Africa Business Report show, every Friday between 18h00 and 19h00 CAT live on Africa Business Radio (www.africabusinessradio.com).

The Consequences of Flexible Working Hours.
That is the topic of my conversation with Associate Professor at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, Ms Anita Bosch on what exactly are the consequences, if any, of flexible working hours.
This is one headache for managers and company owners on how to treat requests from employees and the affects of it on business.
Take a listen to this interesting discussion.

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In conversation with Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli on this Alternative Business Monday episode of #BTiA.
A professional seasoned photographer; we talk all things about photography, from the business end of it, the evolution and current trends of photography.

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As an alternative to our regular SAIPA feature, we speak to the CEO of the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), Mr Vickson Ncube. We speak to him about the mandate and role of PAFA in the accounting profession in Africa, what do they stand for and how they aim to keep accountants in check on the continent.

In the spirit of the day which is "International Accounting Day" on 22.05.2017 and in keeping with the mantra of the station (Towards a Profitable Africa), we talk to Matthew Chauke. He is a newly qualified Professional Accountant (SA), & has recently incorporated an accounting practice, Rock Solid Partners.

We talk to him about his reason for choosing this profession as a career, his journey into entrepreneurship and all things related.

What is happening within the ruling political party in South Africa, the African National Congress? The divisions are too big to ignore. Is this indicating their end? Or is it because it's elections year within the party?

Renowned Political Analyst, Ralph Mathekga of MISTRA (Mapungubwe Institute of Strategic Reflection) joins me to talk about some of these points.

The African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki was invited to the US for a meeting by the Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, only to be dropped at the last minute when the AU Chair was already in the US. This move is one that has been that has not been well received, and is perceived to be a loaded one, attracting some comments around the world.

Academic and Political Commentator, Dr Tshepo T. Gee Gwatiwa penned an interesting piece entitled "America's snub of the African Union Should Spur Regional Powers into Action".

We talk to him about it.

Today (22.05.2017) is "International Accounting Day".

Who better to talk to than the CE of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), Mr Bongani Coka.

We discuss the history of the profession and what the futures holds for accountants, amongst other matters.