Business Day Spotlight

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Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom. An Arena Holdings production Keywords: BDSpotlight, industry, markets, South Africa, news and views, money, success, entrepreneur, corporation, podcast

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    Cisco’s place as a network company in the world of AI

    Cisco’s place as a network company in the world of AI is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Meads, senior vice president for Middle East, Africa, and central Asia at Cisco. Topics of discussion includes: Cisco’s AI strategy; trends driving AI adoption; regional differences; and AI readiness amongst corporates.  Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min

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    Festive Scams and Cyber Grinches - How to Keep Your Guard Up This Holiday Season

    The holidays bring joy and shopping sprees but also a massive spike in cybercrime. Old Mutual’s Head of Cyber Security, Preston Soobramoney, joins us to unpack why your guard is down just as scammers are gearing up. From smishing to fake marketplaces and AI-driven deception, we explore the tricks cybercriminals are using — and the human errors they exploit. Learn how to build your own “human firewall,” strengthen your digital hygiene, and keep the cheer in your festive season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min

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    Massive export cuts for SA businesses because of Trump tariffs, TUNL reports

    The impact of US tariffs on local exports is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Craig Lowman, CEO and co-founder at TUNL, and Aretha Cooper, the company’s COO.  Topics of discussion include: the impact of US tariffs on SA’s export businesses; how local operators are responding; options for alternative export countries; and expectations going forward.  Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

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    ATE’s for greater for greater intra-Africa trade

    Efforts to grow and overcome the challenges associated with intra-Africa trade is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Adam Molai, chairman of Africa Trade Engine (ATE). Topics of discussion include: the decision to create ATE; the market opportunity for manufacturing locally; what it takes to move goods between African countries; and funding requirements.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min

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    Stats SA draws the line on population after new headcount challenge

    In this episode, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng speaks to data expert Magnus Rademeyer about the growing debate over South Africa’s true population size. Following Fibretime’s challenge to Stats SA’s latest headcount figures, Rademeyer unpacks why their modelling suggests a much larger population — and what this could mean for planning, resources and the credibility of official statistics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min

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    Jarana on Startup20 work, findings and recommendations

    The Startup20’s work, findings and recommendations is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vuyani Jarana, CEO of Ilitha Telecommunications and chairperson of SA’s StartUp20 under the G20 Presidency.  Topics of discussion include: the mission of the Startup20; work done under the group; recommendations; realities of starting a business in SA; and the value of connectivity.  Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min

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    What will it take to grow South Africa’s e-commerce pie?

    The development of e-commerce amongst South Africa’s small businesses in  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sarah Holloway, COO at BoxCommerce.  Topics of discussion include: the growth of e-commerce in SA; BoxCommerce’s business model; the competitive landscape; and importance of localisation.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

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    ⁠Impact of G20 on South Africa investor perceptions

    The importance of SA’s G20 presidency on improving investment flows to the regionis the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Romeo Kumalo, co-founder of LLH Capital.  Topics of discussion include: the G20 opportunity; shifting perceptions around Africa; tech investment in the region; and an outlook for 2026.  Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
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Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom. An Arena Holdings production Keywords: BDSpotlight, industry, markets, South Africa, news and views, money, success, entrepreneur, corporation, podcast

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    TimesLIVE Podcasts
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    TimesLIVE Podcasts
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    233
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