Business Day Spotlight

Naked Insurance’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alex Thomson, co-founder of Naked Insurance

Through the discussion, the tech founder highlights Naked’s AI strategy; differentiation in the market; and plans for the company’s recently raised funds.

Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela

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Old Mutual investment in one of South Africa’s largest technology events is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Celiwe Ross, group chief human capital and corporate affairs officer at Old Mutual. 

Topics include Old Mutual’s transition timeline for AI adoption; structural framework for the hybrid workforce; and the company’s various technology initiatives.

Producer: Demi Buzo

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The governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in organisations is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shane Cooper, head of digital advisory at Forvis Mazars in South Africa.

The discussion notes the evolution of AI use across public and private sector institutions; what boards should test for; frameworks for AI governance; and what it means to be “AI ready.”

Producer: Demi Buzo

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The legal implication of artificial intelligence (AI) use in business  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Darren Olivier, a partner at law firm Adams & Adams.  

The discussion provides expert insights on the legal implications of AI in business, particularly regarding IP and governance.

Producer: Demi Buzo

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The role of surveillance and AI in monitoring in securing data centres is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications.

The highlights the smart technologies that exist to secure data centre facilities; application of smart surveillance in critical infrastructure secure; the rise of AI; and deriving maximum benefits from video surveillance systems.

Producer: Demi Buzo

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The upcoming Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels (CCCCH).

The discussion highlights Johannesburg’s competitive conferencing market; rationale for investing in Waterfall City; CCCCH’s business model; and an outlook for the sector. 

Producer: Demi Buzo

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The state of education in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Linda Meyer, MD at IIE Rosebank College

Topics of discussion include: the state of SA’s education system; growth of private education; issues around access; and the case for public-private partnerships in the space. 

Producer: Demi Buzo

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The ongoing shift of traditional finance to blockchain based platforms is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Callan Richardson, head of growth for Africa at Bitget.  

Topics of discussion include: Bitget’s strategy for Africa; the push to tokenise traditional finance instruments; and shifting mindsets of businesses, consumers and regulators.

Producer: Demi Buzo

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FNB’s push to reinvent the Speedpoint platform  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Mlangeni, the CEO of Merchant Services at FNB.

Topics of discussion include: FNB’s strategy around merchant payments in SA; building a multi purpose platform; merchant pain points; and growth driver for the future. 

Producer: Demi Buzo

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Capitec’s technology strategy and investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Blessing Mgaga, executive head of retail client experience delivery at Capitec, 

Topics of discussion include: the bank’s approach to tech; the value of self service; investment in bank branches; and use of AI. 

Producer: Demi Buzo

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