Business Day Spotlight

Mukuru’s strategy in Africa’s growing cross-border money transfer market is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Jury, CEO of Mukuru.

The discussion includes the state of remittances on the continent; regulations and how money is flowing in Africa; the importance of financial inclusivity; and the benefits of having more players in the money-transfers market.

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

Vodacom’s financial services strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mariam Cassim, CEO of Vodacom Financial Services.

Topics of discussion include: Vodacom's strategy for growth in mobile payments; plans to grow remittances; importance of partnerships; and plans for future product areas.

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

Black Friday through the lens of transaction data is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshipi Alexander, head of card Issuing at Absa Everyday Banking and Vish Chetty, executive for payments acceptance at Absa Relationship Banking.

Topics of discussion include: Black Friday transaction data from Absa; transaction data from Payfast; trends from the retail event; the growth of e-commerce in SA; consumers seeking out value; efforts to increase digital payments; and the outlook for the year ahead.

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

A consulting approach to audit is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rhangani Mbhalati, MD of Chapu Chartered Accountants.

Mbhalati outlines their focus on helping clients with supply chain management; the consulting approach to audit; investing in experienced executives; quality assurance; and building a strong network for the business.

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

The growth of car subscriptions in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tlhabi Ntlha, COO at Avis Budget Southern Africa.

Ntlha outlines Avis’ strategy in car subscriptions; outlines the differences between car rental, subscription and lease services; details vehicle ownership trends in SA; and plan for growing the unit over time.

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

Philanthropy and the economics behind it is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jonathan Oppenheimer, South African businessman and conservationist.

The discussion reflects on the state of philanthropy in the world; the role capitalism in helping to address the world’s challenges; importance of conservation; and issues of sustainability.

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

A new partnership between Liquid and Google is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Oswald Jumira, CEO of Liquid C2 and Umesh Vemuri, VP of Strategic Pursuits at Google Cloud.

The discussion reflects on Liquid and Google’s new cloud computing partnership; what it means to operate in a multi-cloud environment; and the place of cloud in a world of artificial intelligence (AI).

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

Visa’s push to get more small businesses to transact digitally is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Enoch Malisa,Head Merchant Sales & Acquiring Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa.

The discussion reflects on Visa’s offering as a payments provider; challenges in getting more people to use digital payments methods; and efforts being made bolster financial inclusion in SA.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Economic considerations around healthcare access and affordability is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deon Kotze, chief product officer at Discovery Health.

The discussion reflects on the affordability of healthcare in SA; the impact of an economic downturn on healthcare decision making; and trends around healthcare consumption.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Uber’s strategy for growth in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Uber executives Kagiso Khaole and Nakampe Molewa.

The discussion reflects on Uber SA’s first 10 years in SA; Uber Eats’ expansion beyond food delivery; electric mobility; and the company’s bet on subscription services.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.