Best Barclays Money Plan Podcasts (2025)

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Barclays push for SA and Africa growth 50:53

20d ago50:53

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Barclays strategy to growth in SA’s corporate and high net worth banking market in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Amol Prabhu, CEO for South Africa and Africa market head at Barclays. Topics of discussion include: Barclays value compared to rival lenders; the attractiveness of Africa as a …

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SA’s deskless workforce in focus 33:03

22d ago33:03

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The challenges and rewards of diskless work in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Caroline van der Merwe, co-founder and chief product officer at Jem HR. Topics of discussion include: the state of diskless work in SA; findings from Jem’s latest study on deskless work trends; challenges faced b…

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The rise of The Mortgage Mum 20:16

25d ago20:16

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The Mortgage Mum is a business that has achieved impressive growth by embracing open dialogue, fostering an inclusive culture, leveraging flexible working, and adopting an innovative social media approach. In this episode of the Mortgage Insider Podcast, Sarah Tucker, founder and CEO of The Mortgage Mum, joins host and property expert Phil Spencer …

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Cyber threats costing SA economy, Check Point says 22:43

25d ago22:43

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The impact and cost of cyber attacks on SA’s economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined byHendrik de Bruin, head of SADC security consulting at Check Point Software Technologies. Through the discussion, the expert outlines his firm’s latest findings on the economic impact of cyber attacks; ways in w…

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Challenges in building on of SA’s largest solar plants 40:51

29d ago40:51

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The growth of solar infrastructure projects in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris Haw, co-founder and executive director at SOLA Group. Through the discussion, the team highlights Sola’s business model; the realities of developing solar projects in SA; attitudes around financing; and out…

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Naspers/Prosus unpacks plans for growth and returns 26:21

1M ago26:21

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Naspers strategy to keep growing as one of the world’s largest technology investors is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Naspers and Prosus. Topics of discussion include: the group’s strategy in areas such as artificial intelligence; capital deployment; scaling up its busine…

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Revenue assurance player hints at bigger earnings for mobile operators 29:59

1M ago29:59

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Boosting revenues for mobile operators, through revenue assurance, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from ReveNet, Johnny Robinson, chief commercial development officer, and Chris Hunter, . Through the discussion, the team highlights ReveNet’s business model; opportunities revenue assur…

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Banking sector’s role in pushing SA’s economic growth and 2025 outlook 39:36

1M ago39:36

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The banking sector’s role in pushing SA’s economic growth and 2025 outlook is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners. Through the discussion, Kubheka outlines the banking sector's role in SA's structural reform agenda; performance of local banks thr…

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Africa Data Centres digital infrastructure push 18:33

1M ago18:33

18:33

The growth in data centres as an area of infrastructure investment is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Finhai Munzara, interim CEO of Africa Data Centres (ADC), a unit of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies group. Through the discussion, Munzara highlights the growth of d…

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New laws to cut unwanted marketing calls 40:55

1M ago40:55

40:55

Government’s move to reduce unsolicited marketing communications in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ashlin Perumall, partner in the mergers and acquisitions department at law firm Baker McKenzie SA. Through the discussion, Perumall outlines the proposed changes to the Consumer Protection Ac…

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Weathering US market volatility for SA investors, post Trump victory 34:54

1M ago34:54

34:54

Investment options available for local investors to hedge against market volatility following the US election, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justine Brophy, the CEO of AnBro. Through the discussion, Brophy gives a view of how local investors could look at US markets; impact of US elections o…

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Telkom’s hunt for growth and dominance in SA telecoms 51:01

1M ago51:01

51:01

Telkom push to dominate SA’s telecoms sector, using its infrastructure assets, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Serame Taukobong, CEO at Telkom. Through the discussion, Taukobong highlights Telkom’s strategy; current financial performance; capital allocation decisions; importance of infrastruct…

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The UK housing market in 2024: key trends and future forecasts 19:32

2M ago19:32

19:32

The performance of the UK housing market in 2024 has largely exceeded many people's expectations, although challenges remain for first-time buyers due to house prices increasing and a testing rental market for many. Regional disparities, such as the North-South divide, also continue to influence housing accessibility and affordability for many buye…

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Nedbank’s strategy for sustainability investing in small businesses 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

Nedbank’s strategy for sustainability investing in small businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank. Through the discussion, Netshaulu highlights Nedbank’s corporate social investment strategy; the…

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Liquid pushes public broadband access with Western Cape 17:44

2M ago17:44

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Liquid’s fibre expansion, in partnership with provincial authorities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa (Liquid SA) Through the discussion, Geyser outlines the importance of public private partnerships (PPPs); the Western Cape broad…

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Jumo’s push to boost lending amongst Africa’s unbanked 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Jumo’s plan to grow its lending business in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bradwin Roper, Chief of Payments Partnerships at Jumo. Through the discussion, Roper outlines Jumo’s business model; use of AI in scoring customers; role of fintech in pushing financial inclusion; ways in which …

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Uber’s keeps plans alive for electric vehicles in SA 20:28

2M ago20:28

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Uber’s investment in sustainable mobility and electrification in the markets in which it operates is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Frans Hiemstra, Uber’s GM for the Middle East and Africa. Through the discussion, Hiemstra outlines Uber’s sustainability efforts; partnership with Prince William’s…

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Household’s guide to financial resilience post-MTBPS 38:31

2M ago38:31

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The impact of the recent mid term budget on ordinary South Africans is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bertie Nel, head of financial planning and advice at Momentum. Through the discussion, Nel underscores the importance of understanding the MTBPS for effective household financial planning; ongoi…

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Flexclub’s plant to grow pay-as-you-go car subscriptions in SA 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

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The emergence of pay-as-you-go vehicle access in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from FlexClub: Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO; Idan Jaan, co-founder and COO; and Howard Sommerfeld, co-founder and CTO. Through the discussion, the team outlines FlexClub’s business model; the par…

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Capitec’s history and growth unpacked 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

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An examination of Capitec’s founding, business model and strategy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by financial journalist, TJ Strydom. Through the discussion, the panel examines Capitec’s history; business model; evolving product suite; market force; competitive landscape; and potential for the f…

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Payfast’s push to win over SA’s merchants 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

Network International’s plan to grow digital payments use in SA is the focus of this edition of 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: the future of payments in South Africa; Network by Payfast’s strategy; competition; and…

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Ashburton bullish about SA equities 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Opportunities for investment in SA equities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Charl de Villiers, head of equities at Ashburton Investments Through the discussion, De Villiers outlines their equities fund performance; outlook on the SA economy; opportunities for investors in local equities; and f…

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Telkom’s strategy to grow venture capital portfolio 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Telkom efforts to grow its venture capital portfolio in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepo Phetla, head of business development at Telkom Through the discussion, Phetla highlights ⁠Telkom’s investment in startups; investment focus; case studies and success stories in the portfolio; fund…

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The case for corporate/small business partnerships in SA 43:26

2M ago43:26

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The value corporate support for small business business growth is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za Through the discussion, Venter unpacks OneDayOnly’s business model; ways in which large corporates can help to grow small business; the take up of e…

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Unlocking the value and growth of SA’s township economy 55:33

3M ago55:33

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The value and growth of SA’s township economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bulelani Balabala, founder of The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA). Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of the informal sector; the country’s relationship to townships; opportunities for small busin…

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Impact of quality education on the SA economy 45:21

3M ago45:21

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The state of SA’s education systems and impact to the economy thereof is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Corrin Varady, education analyst and CEO of IDEA. Topics of discussion include: the main challenges affecting SA’s education sector; addressing access to quality education; economic impact …

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Allyship in action 21:56

3M ago21:56

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Allyship is a vital component in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts, as it involves using our privilege to support underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those within the neurodiversity spectrum. By actively participating in DEI initiatives and mentoring, allies help normalise conversations around representation while prov…

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Absa’s strategy to lead in retail banking tech 39:22

3M ago39:22

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Absa’s strategy to lead in technology use amongst SA’s retail bank is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thato Matolong is managing executive for technology and operations at Absa Everyday Banking. Through the discussion, the banker explains Absa’s tech focus; investment in improving customer satisf…

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Alcohol industry contributes R226.3bn, about 3.6%, to SA’s GDP 33:33

3M ago33:33

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The alcohol industry’s contribution to SA's economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA). Topics of discussion include: how the full alcohol value chain contributes to the economy; employment; opportunities for a…

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Tetra Pak’s SA investment plans in focus 39:01

3M ago39:01

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Tetra Pak’s push to grow its packaging business in SA, while investing in sustainable products, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Klaus Plenge, Tetra Pak’s MD for Southern Africa. Through the discussion, Plenge outlines his company’s business model; efforts to modernise; sustainability in manufa…

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Advancements in digital payments unpacked by ACI Worldwide 44:20

3M ago44:20

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The grow of digital payments software and systems is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide. Through the discussion, Warsop unpacks the state of digital payments in different parts of the world; ACI Worldwide’s business model; payments advancements on th…

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Co-operatives may be the answer for small business growth in SA 47:19

3M ago47:19

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The use of co-operatives as a strategy to grow SA’s small business sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from X-Source: Mbulelo Singapi and Manfred Hintermair. Through the discussion, the team highlights the tenets of co-operative governance in business; history of such structures in…

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Talk360’s strategy to win 7 million customers by 2025 39:24

3M ago39:24

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Talk360’s strategy to grow in a seemingly crowded international phone calls market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Hiine, co-founder and MD for Africa at Talk360. Through the discussion, Hiine outlines Talk360’s business model; the company’s recent capital raise; funding requirements for …

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Tackling the growing cybercrime for SA’s government 36:16

3M ago36:16

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Effects ways for SA’s new government to tackle growing cybercrime is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gugu Nyanda, lead for health and public sector in Africa at Accenture. Through the discussion, Nyanda outlines issues facing SA’s government in terms of cybersecurity; solutions for dealing with g…

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Opportunities for investment in Botswana 37:08

3M ago37:08

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Efforts to draw in investment and boost Botswana’s economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Omphitlhetse Bobo Senosi, director at the Botswana Investment & Trade Centre, and Taona Kokera, director at Forvis Mazars Through the discussion, the pair highlights opportunities for investment in the …

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Vodacom’s strategy to grow remittances in Africa 31:46

3M ago31:46

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Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittances offering is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stephen Chege, group chief regulatory and external affairs officer for Vodacom. Through the discussion, the maturity of mobile money systems is highlighted, together with possible areas of improvement; and Voda…

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Daniel Levy: Entrepreneurial lessons from the trenches 36:09

3M ago36:09

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The mindset needed for business owners to grow and succeed is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel Levy, co-Founder and co-CEO of Flow. Topics of discussion include: various mental tools that can used when growing in the business world; his own entrepreneurship; and the place of uncertainty in …

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Opportunities for people looking to business in Saudi Arabia 29:35

4M ago29:35

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Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Leon Ayo, co-founder of Sterling Bell. Through the discussion, Ayo outlines the opportunities available to people looking to do business or have a career in Saudi Arabia; sectors and industries most receptive to people from the region; Saudi Arabia’s economic make up and growth opportunities.…

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Cloud23’s plan to dominate Salesforce market in Africa 38:03

4M ago38:03

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Cloud23’s ambition to dominate the enterprise cloud market in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ram Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO of Cloud23. Topics of discussion include: Ramakrishnan outlines Cloud23’s business model; grow of cloud technology; opportunities associated with Salesforce; a…

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What’s shaping the UK economy in the next six months? 23:05

4M ago23:05

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With a new Labour government in place, an autumn budget and the US election fast approaching, the old suspects of inflation and tax rises still generating much debate, there’s plenty to discuss from an economic standpoint. To help break down this complex economic landscape and explore its implications for the intermediary mortgage market, by popula…

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Hive Group looks for growth in SA through market data 36:50

4M ago36:50

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Effort to increase the use data and market insights for businesses in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of The Hive Group. Through the discussion, Dwomoh outlines Hive’s business model; importance of data and market insights for enterprises; challenges in acquiring relevan…

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The fight to reduce physical cash in SA wages on 31:38

4M ago31:38

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The opportunity to grow digital payments amongst small merchants in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Anthony Usmar, head of acceptance at Nedbank. The banker highlights efforts to increase digital payments for SMEs; reasons why cash is still dominant in SA; benefits and drawbacks of cash use…

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COOi Studios push for local tech dominance 39:10

4M ago39:10

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The move to grow one of Johannesburg’s boutique consulting firms into a large player is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandiso Sibisi, founder and CEO of COOi Studios. Topics of discussion: COOi’s business model; performance since launch; trends in technology innovation; acquiring customers; and…

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Everyday items prove popular for Amazon in SA 14:40

4M ago14:40

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Amazon’s progress in SA launching in May is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Koen, MD of Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: an outline of performance since launch; trends in consumer spending; what is proving popular; and effort to increase the range of items available fo…

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Bob Group founder unpacks plans for local e-commerce growth 41:15

4M ago41:15

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Bob Group’s strategy to grow in SA’s e-commerce market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Higgins, MD of Bob Group. Topics of discussion include: Bob Group’s business model; history; areas of growth; local e-commerce trends; factors driving adoption; and the company’s smart locker ambitions.…

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Mukuru’s strategy to extend technology lead in payments 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Mukuru’s ongoing efforts to push financial inclusion through technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandy Rheeder, Mukuru’s chief information officer (CIO). Through the discussion, Rheeder highlights Mukuru’s business model; gaining market share in African payments; the company’s technolog…

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Sasol CEO Baloyi pushes for greater spending amid energy shift 49:12

4M ago49:12

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In this episode of the Business Day Spotlight podcast, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is in conversation with CEO of Sasol, Simon Baloyi. The newly appointed CEO is preparing to jack up the amount of money the energy giant spends towards its future, saying R1bn annual spending simply won’t cut it in a world increasingly shunning fos…

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KWV’s plan to drive growth in brandy 31:02

4M ago31:02

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KWV’s strategy to grow its brandy business is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loomes, CEO at KWV. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of KWV's operation; competitive advantages accruing to the company; size of the global brandy market; KWV’s share; and growth strategy. Business …

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Closing the gap between green businesses and the growth finance 31:00

4M ago31:00

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Efforts to increase funding for sustainable business models in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, founder and CEO of Fetola, together with Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank. Through the discussion, the team expl…

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The economic reality of professional sport in SA 32:56

4M ago32:56

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The economic reality of professional sport in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Booth Africa, Bongani Mthombeni and Matthew Booth. Through the discussion, the team highlights, Booth Africa’s business model; areas of improvement in the local football ecosystem; the financial plig…

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