Business Day Spotlight

TymeBank eyes listing as valuation nears R20bn

TymeBank, SA’s first fully digital bank, may list on a major stock exchange in the next four to five years, as its valuation approaches R20bn, its co-founder and CEO Coen Jonker says. Speaking to Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Jonker said the bank, which launched in 2018 and has…

5 Dec 26 min

Mainstream adoption of tokenisation starting to take hold

Mainstream adoption of tokenisation, underpinned by blockchain technology, is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Connie Bloem, co-founder and executive head at Mesh.Trade. Topics of discussion include: Mesh.Trade’s business model; the rationale for tokenisation; how tokens are being applied…

4 Dec 41 min

The right time to get into fixed income for SA investors?

Fixed income as an area of investment is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Attila Kadikoy, managing partner of Levantine & Co Wealth Managers. The discussion includes the state of fixed income; reasons for growth in this asset class;…

1 Dec 31 min

Mukuru’s plan to stay ahead in Africa’s cross-border payments market

Mukuru’s strategy in Africa’s growing cross-border money transfer market is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Jury, CEO of Mukuru. The discussion includes the state of remittances on the continent; regulations and how money is flowing in Africa;…

29 Nov 42 min

The big picture for Vodacom Financial Services

Vodacom’s financial services strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mariam Cassim, CEO of Vodacom Financial Services. Topics of discussion include: Vodacom's strategy for growth in mobile payments; plans to grow remittances; importance of partnerships; and plans for…

27 Nov 29 min

Consumers seeking out value on Black Friday, Absa says

Black Friday through the lens of transaction data is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshipi Alexander, head of card Issuing at Absa Everyday Banking and Vish Chetty, executive for payments acceptance at Absa Relationship Banking. Topics of discussion…

24 Nov 27 min

Chapu rethinks audit in SA

A consulting approach to audit is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rhangani Mbhalati, MD of Chapu Chartered Accountants. Mbhalati outlines their focus on helping clients with supply chain management; the consulting approach to audit; investing in experienced executives;…

22 Nov 42 min

Avis’ plan to conquer car subscription market in SA

The growth of car subscriptions in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tlhabi Ntlha, COO at Avis Budget Southern Africa. Ntlha outlines Avis’ strategy in car subscriptions; outlines the differences between car rental, subscription and lease services;…

20 Nov 46 min

Economics of philanthropy according to Jonathan Oppenheimer

Philanthropy and the economics behind it is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jonathan Oppenheimer, South African businessman and conservationist. The discussion reflects on the state of philanthropy in the world; the role capitalism in helping to address the…

17 Nov 43 min

The future of cloud in Africa, according to Liquid and Google

A new partnership between Liquid and Google is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Oswald Jumira, CEO of Liquid C2 and Umesh Vemuri, VP of Strategic Pursuits at Google Cloud. The discussion reflects on Liquid and Google’s new cloud…

15 Nov 21 min

Visa’s push for digital payments with SME’s

Visa’s push to get more small businesses to transact digitally is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Enoch Malisa,Head Merchant Sales & Acquiring Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. The discussion reflects on Visa’s offering as a payments provider; challenges in…

13 Nov 33 min

Accessing healthcare in a tough SA economy

Economic considerations around healthcare access and affordability is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deon Kotze, chief product officer at Discovery Health. The discussion reflects on the affordability of healthcare in SA; the impact of an economic downturn on…

10 Nov 36 min

Uber execs unpack 10 years in SA

Uber’s strategy for growth in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Uber executives Kagiso Khaole and Nakampe Molewa. The discussion reflects on Uber SA’s first 10 years in SA; Uber Eats’ expansion beyond food delivery; electric mobility;…

9 Nov 39 min

Dismantling SA’s complex housing crisis

Housing challenges in SA are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ben Kollenberg, architect and director at Urban-Think Tank Empower (UTTE). The discussion outlines SA’s housing crisis; factors that have contributed to the current status quo; shortcomings of the…

6 Nov 41 min

Electricity takeaways from Gondogwana’s mini budget

The medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) is the focus In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chantal Marx, head of investment research at FNB Wealth and Investments, and Johan Werth, franchise principal and financial adviser at Consult by Momentum. The discussion gives…

3 Nov 20 min

Standard Bank’s plan to keep tech current

The evolution of banking technology is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Belinda Rathogwa, head of digital and eCommerce at Standard Bank SA. The discussion examines some of the fundamental shifts banks can take towards servicing customers better; ways…

1 Nov 37 min

Whelan unpacks new Discovery Health app

Shifts in SA’s healthcare and treatment landscape are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ronald Whelan, deputy CEO at Discovery Health. Topics of discussion include: the state of digital health care in SA; improvements to Discovery Health’s platform; and…

30 Oct 15 min

Slow economy to keep consumer finances fragile, says Momentum-Unisa index

Consumer vulnerability is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johann Van Tonder, economist and researcher at Momentum. Topics of discussion include: the state of consumer vulnerability according to Momentum-Unisa’s index; how the index is constituted; issues affecting the economy;…

27 Oct 33 min

Paystack’s plan to dominate SA payments

Payments technology success in the SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Joel Bronkowski, Country Lead South Africa at Paystack. Topics of discussion include: Paystack’s business model; strategy for growth in the SA market; evolution of fintech in…

25 Oct 30 min

Millions stream to Viu in SA

Streaming service Viu now has an average of 4-million customers use its platform each month in SA. The company’s growth in SA competitive market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rohit D’Silva, chief business officer for the Middle…

23 Oct 43 min