Business Day Spotlight

Government’s move to reduce unsolicited marketing communications in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ashlin Perumall, partner in the mergers and acquisitions department at law firm Baker McKenzie SA.

Through the discussion, Perumall outlines the proposed changes to the Consumer Protection Act; possible impact on businesses; marketing practices that have necessitated the move; and advice for possible compliance when the changes come into effect.

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Investment options available for local investors to hedge against market volatility following the US election, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justine Brophy, the CEO of AnBro.

Through the discussion, Brophy gives a view of how local investors could look at US markets; impact of US elections on global markets; opportunities in SA; opportunities elsewhere in the world; and options for investors who want to mitigate possible volatility.

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Telkom push to dominate SA’s telecoms sector, using its infrastructure assets, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Serame Taukobong, CEO at Telkom.

Through the discussion, Taukobong highlights Telkom’s strategy; current financial performance; capital allocation decisions; importance of infrastructure to the group’s efficiency; growth of mobile; direction of SA’s telecoms industry; and efforts to overcome negative market perceptions.

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Nedbank’s strategy for sustainability investing in small businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank.

Through the discussion, Netshaulu highlights Nedbank’s corporate social investment strategy; the bank’s criteria for investing; the types of businesses invested in; various ways in which small businesses can used sustainability to improve their businesses.

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Liquid’s fibre expansion, in partnership with provincial authorities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa (Liquid SA)

Through the discussion, Geyser outlines the importance of public private partnerships (PPPs); the Western Cape broadband access project; parallels with a similar project in the Eastern Cape; investment in broadband infrastructure; and ways in which the digital divide can be reduced.

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Jumo’s plan to grow its lending business in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bradwin Roper, Chief of Payments Partnerships at Jumo.

Through the discussion, Roper outlines Jumo’s business model; use of AI in scoring customers; role of fintech in pushing financial inclusion; ways in which the company has been able to have a low default rate; and opportunities for growth.

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Uber’s investment in sustainable mobility and electrification in the markets in which it operates is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Frans Hiemstra, Uber’s GM for the Middle East and Africa.

Through the discussion, Hiemstra outlines Uber’s sustainability efforts; partnership with Prince William’s Earthshot Prize; electrification goals; how such plans are being implemented in various countries; and challenges holding back progress in different countries.

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The impact of the recent mid term budget on ordinary South Africans is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bertie Nel, head of financial planning and advice at Momentum.

Through the discussion, Nel underscores the importance of understanding the MTBPS for effective household financial planning; ongoing consumer pressure in the country; the impact of rising living costs and borrowing costs on decision making; and importance of financial advice.

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The emergence of pay-as-you-go vehicle access in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from FlexClub: Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO; Idan Jaan, co-founder and COO; and Howard Sommerfeld, co-founder and CTO.

Through the discussion, the team outlines FlexClub’s business model; the partnership with Zeda; evolution to prepaid or pay-as-you-go vehicle access; and technology powering the platform.

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An examination of Capitec’s founding, business model and strategy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by financial journalist, TJ Strydom.

Through the discussion, the panel examines Capitec’s history; business model; evolving product suite; market force; competitive landscape; and potential for the future.

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