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Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.

  1. Macro Monday Ep104: When AI becomes a risk

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    Macro Monday Ep104: When AI becomes a risk

    While US earnings have been strong, more and more companies are seeing artificial intelligence (AI) as a risk, rather than an opportunity, notes Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, that while there’s been a selloff in sectors likely to be disrupted by increased AI deployment. Investec Focus Radio SA

    13 min
  2. NOW Ep121: Budget Speech 2026| What’s at stake?

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    NOW Ep121: Budget Speech 2026| What’s at stake?

    South Africa’s 2026 Budget arrives at a pivotal moment. Debt is hovering near 78% of GDP. Growth is forecast at just 1.5%. Debt-servicing costs absorb around 5% of GDP. And yet, bond yields have fallen, sentiment has improved and S&P maintains a positive outlook. Is this genuine fiscal stabilisation or simply a window of opportunity? In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs sits down with Investec’s Chief Economist Annabel Bishop and Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs to unpack: • Whether debt has truly peaked • How meaningful the commodity revenue windfall is • The risk of further “stealth” tax pressure on households • Municipal reform and infrastructure momentum • What it would take to secure a credit-rating upgrade Read more on www.investec.com/now Investec Focus Radio SA

    24 min
  3. Art in Focus series 2 | Ep 4: Art in nurturing identity and heritage

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    Art in Focus series 2 | Ep 4: Art in nurturing identity and heritage

    From stitched fabrics and beaded surfaces to gel capsules and monumental sculptures, this episode of Art in Focus explores how personal memory becomes cultural narrative. Mary Sibande, Sahlah Davids and Leila Abrahams join Tristanne Farrell to talk identity, heritage, healing and how artists transform lived experience into work that resonates locally and globally. KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Meet the guests: Mary, Leila and Sahlah 01:51 Making meaning from heritage and identity 06:08 The creative process, materials and making 08:08 Colour, symbolism and meaning 13:55 Growth, influence and change 19:43 Support, belief and opportunity 21:54 Responsibility, reach and return 28:54 Aspirational acquisitions 30:05 Conclusion Series page for Art in Focus on Investec website · Investec Focus Radio SA

    32 min
  4. Everything Counts | Episode 41: Global Shopping for South Africans

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    Everything Counts | Episode 41: Global Shopping for South Africans

    Earning, spending, investing and shopping overseas has never been easier, but it has never been more complex either. If your money is constantly moving between currencies, countries, and platforms, it can feel like you’re doing everything right on paper while still losing value through fees, exchange rates and timing. In this episode of Everything Counts, Motheo Khoaripe explores what it really means to live a global financial life. He’s joined by Dan Buntman, Product Lead for International Banking at Investec, and Bonnie Dalglish, Private Banking Forex Lead, to unpack how South Africans are spending, earning and investing in an increasingly borderless world. The conversation dives into the explosive growth of online and global shopping, the rise of multicurrency lifestyles, and why so many people feel their money is harder to track than ever before. From foreign income and international subscriptions to offshore investing, travel, and digital nomad life, the episode highlights the hidden costs and blind spots that can quietly erode your finances. You’ll learn how exchange rates, fees, and payment timing impact your money, why separating currency conversion from spending can be a game changer, and how new banking technology is simplifying global payments behind the scenes. The experts also explain how multicurrency accounts and intelligent routing can help reduce friction, avoid unnecessary conversions, and give you more control when your life stretches across borders. If your lifestyle, income, or investments are international (or heading that way) this episode will help you understand how to make your global money work harder for you, with less stress and more control. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 How popular is online shopping? 04:00 How are South Africans online shopping overseas? 05:10 Banking allows global shopping 06:10 How are South Africans living and spending across borders? 09:00 What to consider when it comes to multi currency spending 09:30 Buying foreign currency vs global spending 11:00 How banking innovations make international spending easier 12:00 What is a multi currency account? 13:00 The technology behind multi currency accounts 15:15 Benefits of a multi currency account 17:05 How many people are using multi currency accounts? 19:30 Key takeaways for international spending 21:00 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA

    21 min
  5. Macro Monday Ep103: PMI numbers point to solid global growth this year

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    Macro Monday Ep103: PMI numbers point to solid global growth this year

    The world economy appears to be in good shape. Global composite purchasing managers index numbers are on the rise, with US manufacturing enjoying a significant uptick in January, and Germany’s factory orders have risen strongly too. All in all, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, the numbers support expectations of global GDP growth of 3% this year. Investec Focus Radio SA

    13 min
  6. What next? | Young divided and under pressure

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    What next? | Young divided and under pressure

    For years, we’ve comforted ourselves with the idea that young people will “save the world.” But is that hope realistic - or an unfair projection? Many young people care deeply about climate, justice and inequality, yet face economic precarity, political disillusionment and shrinking civic space. How can youth today find real agency and meaningful work amid systemic barriers and concentrated power? Hosts Lindsay Hooper and Marc Kahn are joined by: • Clover Hogan — climate activist and founder of Force of Nature, helping young people turn climate anxiety into action. • Ravi Naidoo — CEO of the Youth Employment Service (YES) in South Africa, the world’s largest private-sector-funded youth internship programme. Together, they explore what leadership looks like for a new generation, the myths and realities of youth activism, and how today’s leaders can support young people not just to inherit the future, but to shape it. Investec Focus Radio SA

    1 hr
  7. Art in Focus Series 2 | Ep 3: Whose art is it anyway?

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    Art in Focus Series 2 | Ep 3: Whose art is it anyway?

    When ideas meet machines and many hands shape one work, where does creativity begin? In episode 3 of Art in Focus series 2, Investec’s Tristanne Farrell invites curator Antonia Strauss, artist Aaron Philander and gallerist Brett Bellairs to unpack how technology is transforming not just into how art is made and sold, but how it’s experienced and valued. From AI to VR, African artists are engaging with tech and repurposing in new ways, challenging traditional notions of originality and artistic value. KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Meet the Guests: Antonia, Aaron, and Brett 01:27 Personal journeys into the art world 06:37 Artistic voice, collectors and emerging practice 09:58 Challenges and opportunities for young artists 11:40 The Role of AI and technology in contemporary art 13:11 What makes an artwork an original? 16:25 The Ship of Theseus and art restoration 18:05 Conceptual art and temporal nature 19:24 The Lost Leonardo and authorship 21:30 Found objects and personal narratives 23:47 The future of digital and AI art 25:20 Protecting artists' intellectual property 26:08 Trends and movements in the art market 28:15 Encouraging young collectors 30:28 Dream art collections 32:30 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA

    34 min
  8. NOW Ep 120 | Water risk is business risk

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    NOW Ep 120 | Water risk is business risk

    Water scarcity is no longer a future risk. It is already reshaping how businesses operate, invest and grow in South Africa. With water demand in Gauteng at record levels and ageing infrastructure under strain, water has become a material constraint on business continuity, supply chains and long-term competitiveness. For many companies, water security is now as critical as energy security. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, recorded after an Investec and Proparco water-resilience event, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation; Helen Hulett, water-security advisor; and Melanie Humphries, Head of Sustainable Solutions at Investec. Together, they discuss how water risk is moving from the margins of ESG into core business strategy, and what practical resilience looks like for South African companies navigating a water-stressed economy. Key podcast moments: 01:55 - Why Gauteng’s water demand is reaching critical levels 02:57 – Why government is calling for a 40% reduction in water use 04:20 – How municipalities can fund infrastructure amid high non-revenue water 07:44 – How business understanding of water risk has evolved 09:07 – How South African businesses are responding to water risk 10:50 – What Gauteng’s realistic interim water plan looks like 14:21 – What data companies need to invest smartly in water resilience 15:44 – How companies can understand where their water comes from 16:38 – How businesses should think about the return on resilience investment 17:20 – What water solutions businesses are pursuing and where gaps remain 19:16 – How Investec supports technical partnerships on water resilience 19:59 – Where private sector involvement adds the most value 22:38 – What CEOs should stop and start doing about water risk 23:42 – What government needs most from business in the next five years 24:31 – Closing reflections on partnership and opportunity Read more on www.investec.com/now Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business, and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business. Investec Focus Radio SA

    26 min
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Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.

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  • Creator
    Investec
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Investec
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    Investec Focus Radio SA

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