Business Day Spotlight

Recent changes to the structure of FNB’s eBucks loyalty program are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Pieter Woodhatch, FNB of eBucks. 

Topics of discussion include: the rationale for the changes; elements that the bank is looking to bolster; evolution of the programme; and future plans.  

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Old Mutual Insure’s mergers and acquisitions strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined byJerry Anthonyrajah, chief commercial officer at Old Mutual Insure. 

Topics of dicusssion include the insurer's portfolio growth strategy; the state of local insurance; opportunities for deals; and integration. 

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The move towards greater personalisation in payments is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mpho Sadiki, group MD for merchant solutions in Africa at Network International. 

Topics of discussion include: opportunities for businesses using data and tech; strategies for greater digital payments adoption; and impact of AI on payments. 

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The future of Britehouse’s business beyond NTT Data is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Graham Parker, executive chair at Britehouse. 

Topics of discussion include:rationale for the deal; operating structure going forward; plans for growth; and management team. 

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The SABC fight to make a profit after years of losses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tendai Matore, acting CFO at the SABC. 

The top three expense drivers are content, labour and employee costs, and signal distribution.

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Optasia's planned R6.3bn JSE listing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Salvador Anglada,CEO of Optasia.

Topics of discussion include: the decision to list the company; the JSE as a listing destination; history of the group; and partnerships driving its operations.

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The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on brand visibility online is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Sauce Advertising: Kwezi Ngcukana, senior digital strategist and Leanne

Topics of discussion includes: ways in which brand can stay visible in the AI world; shifts in consumer online behaviour; and a look at possible realities that new technology may bring.

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Lesaka Technologies' financial performance in the 2025 financial year is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka.

Through the discussion, Mali outlines the group’s growth strategy for its three businesses; strategy around acquiring a bank; and integrating various businesses post-acquisition.

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Cell C’s strategy in SA’s competitive mobile phone market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rachael Ayo-Oladejo, chief of staff, strategy and business transformation at Cell C.

Through the discussion, Ayo-Oladejo outlines Cell C’s current strategy; the work of formulating a credible strategy; issues around prepaid in SA; and an outlook for the business.

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The dark web and the escalating role of AI in African cybersecurity landscape is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. 

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eli Smadja, global research group manager at cybersecurity firm Check Point. 

Through the discussion, Smadja outlines evolution of cyber security in Africa; the threats brought by AI platforms; trends in cyber attacks; and investment by organisations to protect themselves. 

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