Business Buzz

On the Business Wrap, Lebo Phasha, general manager for Southern Africa at the African Management Institute, gives the week’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the winter clothing market.

On the main topic, we talk about e-commerce and adapting business models to the new operating environment brought on by Covid-19. To help us navigate this topic, we talk to Mathebe Molise, a chartered accountant and founder of Beauty on TApp who tells us about her e-commerce business. We then speak to Arthur Goldstuck, an information and communications technology analyst about the state of the local and international online retail space. wits.journalism.co.za

On the Business Wrap our financial expert, Ken Swettenham, gives the week’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the cigarette market.

On the main topic, we talk about the effect of Covid-19 on the property market, considering that the economic decline and reduced occupancy rate has meant many tenants are no longer able to pay rent. To help us navigate this topic, we talk to Kaone Ntlamelle, a real estate investment banker & co-founder of New Era Property Investments; and Keillen Ndlovu, the head of Stanlib Listed Property funds, about the current outlook of the property market and the debate around rentals. wits.journalism.co.za

On The Business Wrap our host Mudiwa ‘MobbJustice’ Gavaza gives today’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.

On the main topic, we talk about Covid-19 economics in our first show since the start of the lockdown. To help us navigate this topic, we talk to economist Mackson Tshehla about the governments stimulus, Petri Redelinghys, Financial Analyst at Herenya Capital Advisors and founder of Say Siyabonga which is helping small businesses to cope with the lockdown; and Dr. Bob Wekesa, Deputy Director at the The Africa Centre for the Study of the US at Wits University helps us to compare and contrast the policy responses between the US and SA. wits.journalism.co.za

We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news.

The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.

On the main topic, we talk about the changes in consumer behavior in light of the global coronavirus pandemic. To help navigate the topic, we talk to Dhashni Naidoo, a Programme Manager at FNB and Wendy Knowler, a 702 consumer journalist about some of the principles consumers should be mindful of during the COVID-19 outbreak. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about the Budget Speech, South Africa slipping into a technical recession and the effect of the Coronavirus on the economy. Lebo Phasha, our financial expert gives us more insight on the Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.

On the main topic we talk about student entrepreneurship and what it means for students to have a side hustle that could potentially become a big business one day. We talk to the founders of “Find A Funder”, Karabo Petja and Philip Ndlovu about their crowdfunding platform. We also talk to Sphiwe Blom, the MD of Convenience Group, who gives us more insight on his journey as a student entrepreneur and opening his first store in the heart of Braamfontein. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we discuss the 2020 National Budget presented by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni earlier in the week. Of particular interest is the lack of taxes increases, raised excise duties or “sin taxes” and possible reaction from international ratings agencies. The coronavirus comes into focus yet again as local markets reacted negatively during the week to the increased threat of the disease. Ken Swettenham, our financial expert, helps us to unpack the issues on The Business Wrap.

The Buffalo Index looks at what R100 can do for those looking to improve their public speaking skills with a Toastmasters membership or private classes.

The last Thursday of the month is when we take time to celebrate a young person in SA, 35 years and below doing great things in their industry, business or profession.

This February we have Wits University alumni, Bongani Frank Masilela, who calls himself an entrepreneur, casual traveller and backpacker. He is also a founder of Tshimong, a social enterprise that specializes in debating, public speaking, consulting and leadership training. He talks to us about his journey in public speaking and debate, upbringing, origins of Tshimong, the circle he keeps around him, his desire to help young people and what he wants his legacy to be. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about what issues are likely to be raised by finance minister Tito Mboweni in his National Budget set for release next week and discuss items like state owned enterprises, public sector wages and possible tax increases which may be on the cards. Zanele Kunene, our financial expert from BDO Wealth Advisors, helps us to unpack the issues on The Business Wrap.

The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can do you at one of the many spaza shops across the country by going through a list of commonly bought items.

On the main topic, we look at the role of financial technology (fin-tech) in the informal sector to drive business growth.

Felix Kamenga, the Chief Officer for Financial Services at MTN SA joins us on the line to talk about MTN’s mobile money solution “MoMo” and its applications for the SME and informal sector. Tina Mason, Chief Operating Officer of A2Pay, a fintech business providing trade financing and point of sale technology to spaza shop owners, talks about changing behaviour of small business owners using technology. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about what economic issues are likely to be raised in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address and discuss how retailers may be affected by the Valentines Day season given lower than expected activity during the recent festive season. Lebo Phasha, our financial expert, helps us to unpack the issues on The Business Wrap.

The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get for those looking to impress their significant others during Valentines by listing some of the priciest rose options on offer in SA.

Valentine’s day is around the corner and as such, businesses are preparing their campaigns to reach their marketing goals. On the main topic, we look into some of the businesses and ventures that may benefit from the day of love.

Mahlatse Mashao, founder of Dipalesa Flowas gives a look into what it means to run a flower business, particularly at such a busy time of year. Patience Manaba, co-founder and CEO of Ance AirBnB Property Management then takes us into the world of running rental properties for those looking for romantic getaways. The show ends with Joseph Hlongwane, senior product manager at GFK South Africa, sharing his years of experience in marketing to give insight into how businesses can craft effective advertising campaigns around Valentines. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about the effect of the coronavirus on global markets and its impact on the SA economy, an update on state owned enterprises like SAA which recently went into business rescue, together with predictions about what factors will likely shape the upcoming national budget later in February. Ken Swettenham, our financial expert, gives us more insight on The Business Wrap.

The Buffalo Index looks at your R100 can get when looking the best business advice to get your business off the ground.

On the main topic, we look into entrepreneurial communities and their significance in supporting entrepreneurs and startups. Nadine Chetty, co-founder of Ecomm Accounting Solutions and a QuickBooks trainer talks to us about the importance of small businesses keeping financial records and how their firm has been able to build a community around its clients. Mahlatse Tolamo, an Ecosystem Enabler at 22 On Sloane then speaks about entrepreneurship communities and an upcoming event called The StartUp Huddle, taking place in February aimed at educating and connecting business owners.

The show ends with one of our executive producers, Glory Mabuza, coming in to share lessons on how she has been able to leverage communities in her own business. wits.journalism.co.za

We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news.

On the main topic, we have Bright Khumalo, an analyst and portfolio manager at Vestact Asset Management who talks to us about his money-saving philosophies and 10c challenge.

Later on, we talk to Irvin Tshimane, New Strategic Markets Manager at Liberty, about some money saving strategies for the upcoming Black Friday and holiday season. wits.journalism.co.za