Business Buzz

We talk to Ken Swettenham on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, we talk about the upcoming elections on the 8th of May. We talk to Paul Berkowitz an economist, researcher & consultant and also Mr Dawie Roodt who is an Economist and Director at Efficient Group about the possible effects that the elections will have on the economy and investments. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about SA’s elections, US-China Trade War and Business of Game of Thrones. Lebo Phasha gives us more insights on the news on The Business Wrap. Later on in the main topic, we talk about mobile data prices and regulations with Heather Robertson, the spokesperson of Awethu amandla.mobi and also Mr Paseka Maleka who is the spokesperson of ICASA. wits.journalism.co.za

We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. Later on in the main topic, we talk to Donald Mpholo who is a Regional Town planner and Ken Swettenham who is a Finance Analyst and finally Peter Nkhuna, a senior Assistant Ombudsman at the office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) about the economics and building perspective around home insurance.  wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about the fuel price hike, Eskom and the JSE first quarter results, Zanele Kunene gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we discuss bad customer experiences and how to navigate and ensure that your consumer rights are protected. We talk to Ouma Ramaru, a media liaison training and outreach manager from Consumer Goods & Services Ombud and Mr Akhona Nbetsu, a corporate legal attorney from Legal Aid SA. 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, Barnard Richmont, a car dealer from Nigeria who runs a car dealership business in Johannesburg where there was a spate of Xenophobic attacks and the looting of foreign-owned businesses shares his experience.

We also talk to Start-up and policy activist, Alesimo Mwanga who gives us insights into the state of the township economy. wits.journalism.co.za

We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. Later on, we talk to Shesnee Naidoo, a Graduate Manager at Werkmans Attorneys and Shiluva Mabunda from the Wits Graduate Recruitment Programme about job opportunities and preparing to get a job. wits.journalism.co.za

There are many funding initiatives in South Africa aimed at funding emerging entrepreneurs. But, how do entrepreneurs best prepare themselves to meet and pitch to potential investors?

In this week’s episode of Business Buzz, we chat with Clen Cook, an executive at The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, where he has led numerous entrepreneur development programmes. He spoke to us on how to put together a successful business pitch and investment. We also speak to Jason Pau, Jack Ma’s Chief of Staff and senior director at Alibaba, on the Africa NetPreneur Prize and how to pitch to investors.

In the Buffalo index, we touch on how much it costs to outsource business plans.

The Business buzz is proudly sponsored by ABSA. wits.journalism.co.za

At some point in our lives, we have wanted to return stuff back to where we bought them, or bought electronic appliances or gadgets, which do not work for an example. Do you know what rights you have as a consumer?

To help us better understand how as consumers the law protects us, we had a discussion with Ouma Ramaru, a media liaison training and outreach manager from Consumer Goods & Services Ombud who handle consumer disputes with manufactures and shop owners, and Mr Akhona Nbetsu, a corporate legal attorney from Legal Aid SA who will help unpack the Consumer Act.

In the Business Wrap, Zanele Kunene, talks about the fuel price hike, Eskom and JSE quarter results and how that all affects the economy and consumer prices.

The Business Buzz is proudly sponsored by ABSA. wits.journalism.co.za

On the latest business news, we talk about the new Discovery Bank and Moody’s rating decision. Strategy and Mangement consultant, Lebo Pasha gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we have a Brand New Heavy feature with a young person in SA below 35 year’s and doing the things in their industry. This March features Daluxolo Jalmeni, a radio personality, public speaker, upcoming author and founder of Jalmeni Digital Management who shares his journey. wits.journalism.co.za

We talk to Zanele Kunene on the latest business news on The Business Wrap. Later on in the show, we talk about the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and its impact on modern day businesses. Taking us through the business of social media and the #woolieswaterchallenge is Conrad Travis David, the Managing Director of HashTag South Africa. Tebatso Molapo, the Founder of Re Basadi chats to us about her business, influencer work and latest book called “A guide to Instagram”.

The Business Buzz is proudly sponsored by ABSA. wits.journalism.co.za