Business Day Spotlight

Temporary and seasonal employment strategies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Quintus Sliep, MD of Worldwide Staffing. 

Sliep explains the strategies that companies use to expand capacity; employment trends in SA; the impact of technology on hiring decisions; and the place of permanent employment in the current environment. 

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Honor’s business strategy in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Fred Zhou, general manager for Honor SA.

Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Honor’s business; strategy for SA; the company’s local product range; and challenges faced by the business.

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Advertising business, Avatar Agency Group is helping to position and grow Absa’s business. In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk to the man at forefront of making this happen.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, co-founder of Avatar and executive chair at M&N Brands.

Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Avatar’s business; the role of technology and AI in storytelling; the state of advertising in SA during the pandemic; the place of radio, television and print advertising in a digital economy; and challenges faced by creative businesses.

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

Trading in local BEE share schemes is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Anthony Wilmot, founder of The Integrated Exchange (I-Ex).

Topic of discussion include: I-Ex’s history’s and strategy; trade in local BEE schemes; MultiChoice’s Phutuma Nathi; and I-Ex’s expanded offering.

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

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in market research is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Mike Abel, non-executive chair of Sens.

Topic of discussion include: Sens’s business model; the concept of behaviour tech; opportunities for market research; and plans to grow the platform locally and internationally;

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

Barriers keeping more people in SA from owning a home is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to SA Home Loans COO, Zakheni Dlamini.

Topic of discussion include: the latest in home loan trends; barriers to entry for South Africans looking to own property; outlook for 2024; together with advice for current and prospective homeowners.

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

Samsung SA’s consumer electronics strategy for 2024 takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Samsung SA’s vice-president for consumer electronics, Michael van Lier, at the company’s office in Johannesburg.

Topic of discussion include: Samsung’s consumer electronics strategy for 2024; the impact of the economic downturn on consumers; trends in TV technology; artificial intelligence; and .

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Short term and contract work trends are the the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree.

Topic of discussion include: One Degree’s business model; the trend towards contract work; dynamics affecting permanent work; and strategies for making use of short term contracts.

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

State of local venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepiso Kobile, CEO of the South Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA).

Topic of discussion include: what is the difference between PE and VC in SA; trends shaping the market; the level of deal flow in SA; and the ease of Why are so many founders having to leave SA access funding?

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Seacom’s strategy to win in the IT services arena and evolution of telecoms infrastructure is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alpheus Mangale, Seacom’s group CEO.

Topic of discussion include: Seacom’s shift in business strategy; the company’s plan to acquire businesses; what it takes to compete in the managed IT services market; and how the group is funding its growth.

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