Business Day Spotlight

Episodes

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  SPONSORED | Standard Bank on the race to modernise payments 20.10.2026 30m

  How can banks stay ahead in the technology race? Richard de Roos, Standard Bank group head of Payments, highlights the importance of leading from a client point of view. He discusses modernising legacy systems, changing client expectations, fintech challengers and emerging payment technologies. Listen now.
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  Markus Thill details Bosch’s 60 years in SA 05.10.2026 54m

  Bosch’s six decade journey in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Markus Thill, president of Bosch Africa. Topics of discussion include: Bosch’s strategy in SA; areas of focus; economic outlook; technology trends that the company is looking to capitalise on. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela. Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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  SPONSORED | Why Standard Bank sees ethics as an AI accelerator, not a roadblock 21.09.2026 33m
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  SPONSORED | The reality of healthcare reform in South Africa 21.09.2026 21m
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  SPONSORED | How AI is reshaping product development at Standard Bank 15.09.2026 33m
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  SPONSORED | Top executives signal positive outlook about business in Africa, Forvis Mazars reports 07.09.2026 42m

  The mood amongst local top executives is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sebastien de Place, partner at Forvis Mazars. Topics of discussion include: impact of AI on local business; geopolitics; navigating complex supply chains; outsourcing; and foreign investor perspectives. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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  SPONSORED | FNB referral arrangement set to fuel growth in Sourcefin’s SME funding business 02.09.2026 54m

  Fintech platform Sourcefin is using its new partnership with FNB to grow its alternative lending business in South Africa. Founded in 2020, Sourcefin specialises in alternative funding and supply chain support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs). The company is looking to capitalise on lending to small businesses that would otherwise not be able to access financing from traditional banks and lenders, where applications for funding are declined based on history, or a lack thereof. Such companies, including the likes of Jumo, Retail Capital and Lula, usually make use of different criteria, compared to traditional institutions, to make lending decisions.
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  The new frontier of bank fraud and scams 01.09.2026 30m
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  SPONSORED | What does it take to service SME banking needs in 2026? 28.08.2026 35m
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  Izinga pushes digital verification for local non-profits 27.08.2026 38m
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  Shoprite pushes technology strategy through its Foundation 19.08.2026 31m
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  Old Mutual Insure’s new boss details growth strategy 17.08.2026 46m

  Old Mutual Insure strategy for growth is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Soul Abraham, CEO of Old Mutual Insure. Topics of discussion include: the business’s performance; state of the industry; opportunities for growth; points of improvement; and were AI streamline operations.
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  The cost of forex for local businesses 12.08.2026 41m
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  Anglada details Optasia’s emerging market expansion strategy 05.08.2026 29m
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  Why are SA employers slow to implement effective workplace safety and injury prevention? 03.08.2026 28m
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  SPONSORED | African Bank’s approach to long term sustainability 29.07.2026 41m
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  AI cybersecurity realities for SA corporates 27.07.2026 30m
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  SPONSORED | The case for SADC regional integration 24.07.2026 28m

  The critical role of regional integration is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Topics of discussion include: the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week; importance of regional integration; harmonising policies; and mobilising regional capital to build infrastructure. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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  Mistry details Standard Bank Connect’s eSIM strategy 20.07.2026 44m
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  Cloete on BBC Studio’s growth in Africa tough television market 17.07.2026 59m

  Developments in South Africa’s television landscape are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Pierre Cloete, vice-president for Africa at BBC Studios. Topics of discussion include: BBC Studios operations in Africa; viewership growth in South Africa; development of programming; and the economic pressures facing the television industry. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.