Business Day Spotlight

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, boosting return on investment for taxi owners and operators, using technology, is the focus.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mbavhalelo Mabogo, founder and CEO of Quickloc8, a Cape Town business specialising in technology for the taxi industry.

The discussion focuses on Quickloc8’s business model; the products and services offered by the company; challenges and opportunities for the use of technology in the tax industry; the company’s expansion plans; and thoughts around artificial intelligence.

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Saving and investing for ordinary people is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix, one of SA’s biggest providers of index-tracking investment solutions.

This discussion touches on SA’s savings culture; Mbhokota’s career journey; ways in which investing for ordinary people can growth in the country; and the value of finance or accounting background in one’s career.

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Strategies around banking technology are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eshmael Mpabanga, senior manager within the financial services practice at Accenture Africa.

The discussion examines some of the fundamental shifts banks can take towards servicing customers better; ways in which finance houses can make use of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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Career guidance through mentorship takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Cheryl Reddy, CEO of Eclipse Communications.

Reddy explores the role of mentorship in guiding the growth trajectory of young professionals; how young people conduct themselves in the workplace; setting goals for career aspiration and how to how to network effectively.

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we explore how rising interest rates directly affect consumer finances.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thabani Ndwandwe, chief risk officer at Standard Bank SA.

Topics of discussion include: explaining the impact of interest rates on consumer pockets; the risks that come with interest rate hikes for different groups in the economy, including a bank; inflation trends; and an outlook for the coming year.

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MTN’s mobile money strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bradwin Roper, CEO of MTN SA’s financial services business.

Topics of discussion include: an exploration of MTN’s mobile money business in SA; the operator’s various attempts to succeed in the local market; disrupting traditional financial services mobiles; and the ongoing fight against physical cash by fintech players.

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

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tendai Tizirai, market development manager at Mukuru.

The discussion focuses on the current state of remittances on the continent; regulations and the way that money is flowing in Africa; the importance of financial inclusivity; exploring Mukuru’s new Naira bank top-up feature; benefits of simplifying money transfers process; understanding

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Buying and selling trends in SA’s used car market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mark Ridgway, chief technical director at getWorth.

Discussion points include: getWorth’s business model; evolution of the used car market following the Covid-19 pandemic; buying patterns amongst consumers; the rise in consumers buying cars that have not test driven yet; and an outlook for the sector going forward.

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The plight of unsupported small businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thuli Phiri, founder of The African Storyteller, a business communications and stakeholder relations management agency that operates across Africa.

Topics of discussion include: the crisis of small businesses in SA and other parts of Africa; contribution of the sector to economic development; and The African Storyteller’s business model.

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Carbon credits as a form of everyday currency is focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Paul Rowett, co-founder and CEO of Toco.

Topics of discussion include: an explanation of carbon credits and trading; differentiator of Toco; business model for platform; and how it is set to be used in SA.

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