Episodes

  • In conversation with Dr Nandi Malumbazo

    In conversation with Dr Nandi Malumbazo
    Aug 25 2023
    Mudiwa is joined by Dr Nandi Malumbazo,a senior Lecturer and Researcher on Clean Coal Technology at the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand. as they discuss the role of coal as a primary source of energy and looking at the importance for women to take space in the energy sector. wits.journalism.co.za
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    20 mins
  • Business Buzz - Vehicle insurance

    Business Buzz - Vehicle insurance
    May 14 2021
    On the latest business news, we talk about the increased demand for the PlayStation 5, increased tensions in Gaza, and Pick n Pay owing up to R200 million to its loyalty shoppers. We talk to Lebo Phasha on The Business Wrap who gives us more insights on these latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in affordable car insurance for affordable vehicles.

    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week features Edwin Sibiya,the Group CEO of Lesira-Teq.

    On the main topic, we talk about affordable passenger vehicles and affordable insurance. We speak to Miranda Dlamini, personal finance enthusiast and online content creator who shares some of her knowledge when it comes to buying a car and the importance in getting an insurance when buying a car on bank finance. Later on, we speak to Ernest North, the co-founder of Naked Insurance, who talks about their unique car insurance offering and business model.

    Photo by Karolina Grabowska wits.journalism.co.za
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    53 mins
  • Business Buzz - Online scams

    Business Buzz - Online scams
    May 7 2021
    We talk to Ken Swettenham on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news.The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.

    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week features Tshepo Mokoena, founder of Tshepo Axe and Focus Street wear.

    On the main topic, we talk about Online scams. Patience Nyembe, a scam victim who talks more about how she was scammed into investing her money into Bitcoin, an online cryptocurrency.

    Photo by Pickawood wits.journalism.co.za
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    48 mins
  • Business Buzz - Brand New Heavy: Tinashe Ruzane (Flexclub)

    Business Buzz - Brand New Heavy: Tinashe Ruzane (Flexclub)
    Apr 30 2021
    We talk to Lebo Phasha on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news.The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.

    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week features Nolwazi Mkhize, the founder and director at Womandla Farming who chats to us more about running a farming business in a pandemic.

    The last Thursday of the month is when we take time to celebrate a young person in SA, 35 years and below doing great things in their industry, business or profession. Our Brand New Heavy for April 2021 is Tinashe Ruzane, the co-founder of Flexclub, a car rental platform for ride-hailing drivers that offers them a flexible path to car ownership. To acquire cars, the platform partners with people who own cars, or are looking to buy cars, with the intention of earning passive rental income from those cars. wits.journalism.co.za
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    54 mins
  • Business Buzz - Business of Vaccines

    Business Buzz - Business of Vaccines
    Apr 23 2021
    We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in vaccines from different manufacturers.

    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19 and this week,Tshegofatso Motswagae, the co-owner of Urbnature, a gift customising service business, speaks about running a business in a pandemic.

    On the main topic, we talk about The Business of Vaccines. Professor Jannie Rossouw from the school of Economics and Business Sciences at Wits University talks more about the pharmaceutical industry, the implications of vaccine rollout on the economy and the costs. Later on we speak to Philani Mhlongo, a 5th year medical student about his personal experience with receiving the vaccine jab as well as being a frontline worker in the age of the pandemic.

    Photo by Daniel Schludi wits.journalism.co.za
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    51 mins
  • Business Buzz - Pension Funds

    Business Buzz - Pension Funds
    Apr 9 2021
    We talk to Lebo Phasha on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news.

    The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in shares. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.
    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week features Katleho Don, the owner of 935 The Journey, a fast food restaurant based in Orlando, Soweto.

    On the main topic, we talk about Pension Funds and retirement planning. We speak to Omphemetse Masilo,financial advisor at Discovery, about pension planning, pension funds and the Pension Fund Act. Later on, we speak to Johann Peens, an Independent Consultant to the Umbra Pension and Provident Umbrella Fund, all about Pension Fund disputes and other means of preparing for retirement.

    Photo by Scott Graham wits.journalism.co.za
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    52 mins
  • Business Buzz - Investing Education

    Business Buzz - Investing Education
    Apr 2 2021
    On the latest business news, we talk about Eskom’s new Kusile power station, Tyme Bank signing it’s 3 millionth customer and the fall in Huawei’s Quarterly Sales.

    We talk to Lebo Phasha on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news.
    The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in shares.
    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week features Tatenda Chikombero, the founder of The Bottom Line Forum.

    On the main topic we talk about investment education, Ralph Speirs, who is a CSI officer and part of the JSE Investment Challenge team talks to us about the annual JSE Investment challenge. Later on, we talk to Munya Chingono, Founder of Finforum, a financial education platform, about the importance of financial education and literacy. wits.journalism.co.za
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    51 mins
  • Business Buzz - Business Development Support

    Business Buzz - Business Development Support
    Mar 19 2021
    We talk to Zanele Kunene, our residential financial expert, on The Business Wrap about the latest business news.
    The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you.
    The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week features Mncedisi Sindane, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Inkolo Media, all about starting his company during lockdown.

    On the main topic, we chat about Business Development Support through virtual accelerators. We speak to Hiten Keshave and Sanjay Soni, the co-founders of Qalisa Hub, a virtual accelerator that works with township entrepreneurs to help accelerate business concepts and ideas into a commercially viable business that is investor ready.

    Later on, we speak to some businesses that have benefited from Qalisa’s business development accelerator. We chat to Thapelo Ramanasana the owner of Best Cars and, Thabiso Matlholwa and Tebogo Metswamere, the founders of Kempeh.

    Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com wits.journalism.co.za
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    44 mins