Business Day Spotlight

Investment in satellite communication is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications.

Topics of discussion include: the development of satellite technology over 25 years; the growing popularity of low orbiting satellites; partnerships with telecoms operators; and drivers of investment in telecommunications infrastructure.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Digital protections for SA’s small business sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reabetswe Motsamai, marketing and communications manager at MakwaIT Technologies.

Motsamai outlines the economic impact of South Africa's high cyber exposure; why SMEs are vulnerable to cyber threats and the resulting operational impacts; how business owners can implement proactive cybersecurity measures.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

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 trends in raising capital; challenges in finding capital; evolution of VC investing; the value of VC to SA’s economy; how to grow SA’s technology ecosystems; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

New IT governance laws set to come into later in 2024 are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Guy Krige, Executive Risk Consultant at Escrowsure.

Topics of discussion include: an outlining new IT laws that will soon affect SA’s financial services industry; the mechanics of software escrow services; challenges in becoming compliant; and possible impact on procurement practices.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Effort to grow small businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director of SME at Old Mutual.

Topics of discussion include: challenges faced by small businesses in the country; pushing SME growth and profitability; and the significance of supporting SMEs owned by marginalized groups.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The economics of sports and entertainment in 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tony Simpson, partner and global head of sport at Oliver Wyman.

Topics of discussion include: value of sport to an economy; broadcast rights; growth of sports streaming; the place of soccer in global sport; and shortcomings of Africa soccer industry.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer Demi Buzo.

Sony’s premium consumer electronics business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jobin Joejoe, MD for Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Topics of discussion include: Sony’s business in the region; pricing strategies; SA as a market for consumer electronics; and technologies that Sony is investing in.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Planet42’s ongoing push to dominate vehicle subscriptions is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eerik Oja, CEO and co-founder of car subscription service Planet42. Oja outlines his company’s funding and strategy.

Topics of discussion include: Planet42 funding efforts; the evolution of vehicle subscriptions in SA; opening a physical car shop; competition; and the company’s investment technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Telkom’s research and development (R&D) strategy takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tsabi Molapo, executive for research and innovation at Telkom, one of SA’s largest telecoms operators. Topics of discussion include: Telkom strategy around R&D; the company’s method for solving its own challenges through technology; emerging technologies; and building commercial models. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Artificial intelligence use in corporates and large businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ria Pinto, country manager and technology lead for SA at IBM.

Topics of discussion include: defining AI in 2024; data from IBM’s recent AI computing study; use cases for AI in corporates; and the talent shift needed to make the most of the technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.