Taking Care of Business on RISE fm

Ferroalloys sector on proposed electricity tariff increase

The National Energy Regulator of SA has until the 25th of February to decide whether to approve Eskom’s proposed 20.5% tariff which if approved will be implemented from the 1st of April. The Ferro Alloys Producers Association’s Chair, Nellis Bester, explains how the proposed increase could affect the sector.

22 Feb 2022 6 min

In conversation with FRESH4U owner Thabsile Ranape

FRESH4U owner Thabsile Ranape shares parts of her entrepreneurial journey, in the food industry. FRESH4U is an Emalahleni based company which provides fresh and ready to eat food to various retailers.

3 Feb 2022 15 min

How the New Minimum Wage Bill will affect domestic workers and employers

In 2022, The Employment and Labour Department is scheduled to update the minimum wage to 100% of the National Minimum Wage. This would raise the salary of a full-time domestic workers from R19.09 to R23 per hour. Gumtree's Brand Marketing Manager Estelle Nagel takes us through some of the key…

27 Jan 2022 6 min

Mpumalanga's Fourth Industrial Revolution Incubator Digital Hub launch

Mpumalanga's Fourth Industrial Revolution Digital Hub (4IRI Digital Hub) was launched in Mbombela. The Hub was established in response to the government’s request to create an inclusive digital economy. 4IRI's Funding Manager Sivuyile Zwedala and Technical Manager David Malematsa explain the aim of the programme.

27 Jan 2022 15 min

RISE fm Interview by Zingisa Chirwa - The IDC on the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package's Social Stimulus Fund

The Industrial Development Corporation's Social Employment Fund Project Manager, Bhavanesh Parbhoo, tells us about the Social Stimulus Fund which forms part of the 2nd phase of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package.

25 Nov 2021 9 min

DEDET on the Mpumalanga Green Economy Development Plan

Mpumalanga’s Economic Development, Environment & Tourism Department’s Senior Manager of Economic Policy & Planning, Nathi Nkonyane, tells us about the Mpumalanga Green Development Economy Plan.

24 Nov 2021 17 min

Impact of covid-19 on tourism businesses

University of Mpumalanga Lecturer Dr Julia Giddy shares insights on her research into the severity of the impact of Covid-19 on tourism businesses.

16 Nov 2021 12 min

Alcohol abuse in the workplace

There's a major focus on how alcohol abuse can affect one's personal life however not much is said on how it could impact the workforce or what steps employers can take as remedial action. Labour Analyst Bukani Mngoma takes us through how alcohol abuse could possibly be dealt with in…

16 Nov 2021 17 min

MTPA chair on his public support for Mpumalanga artists

The Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency's board chairperson, Victor Mashego, tells Taking Care of Business why he believes Mpumalanga artists should benefit from the provincial government.

14 Nov 2021 21 min

The Art of Business Networking

Financial advisor and Entrepreneur, Wandile Mazibuko, shares some pointers on the art of Business Networking.

5 Nov 2021 17 min

Exxaro on their Enterprise and Supplier Development programme

Exxaro’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Manager, Lusapho Njenge, talks to us about their partnership with SAICA ED which is aimed at enhancing small enterprises' financial management systems

5 Nov 2021 10 min

Safcol shares insights on community upliftment programmes in Mpumalanga.

Safcol Executive for Strategy, Commercial and Business Development, Vishal Harichund, talks to us about some of the community programmes the parastatal’s undertaking in the province.

5 Nov 2021 19 min

Mpumalanga Legislature's Voter Education Programme

Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature’s speaker, Makhosazane Masilela, speaks on the legislature's Voter Education Programme

29 Oct 2021 9 min

Browns Foods CEO on launching Corn Dogs in Southern Africa Region

Browns Foods CEO Mabel Akinlabi shares her story about launching Corn Dogs on the continent.

28 Oct 2021 18 min

Constantia Client on cancellation of his life policy

Former Constantia Insurance client, Eddie Naidu, talks us through his experience after finding out his policy is among more than 5,000 life covers, cancelled by the service provider.

19 Oct 2021 15 min

SASOL Mining VP shares insights post Jo'burg Indaba

Sasol Mining Senior Vice President Lucky Kgatle shares his views on the 2-day virtual Jo'burg Indaba which was held on the 6th & 7th of October 2021.

8 Oct 2021 8 min

Unpacking Defamation

The Taking Care of Business team discusses defamation and the kinds of harm that can result from defamatory statements.

5 Oct 2021 17 min

Sasol Secunda Plant Shutdown Outcome

Sasol’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Mashudu Ndou, gives feedback on the outcome of the month-long operation shutdown at the petrochemical giant's Secunda plant.

1 Oct 2021 10 min

Mpumalanga's Finance, Economic Development & Tourism MEC on his SMME Roadshow

MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Vusi Mkhatshwa, talks to us about his roadshow, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by the province's SMMEs.