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The economic implications of artificial intelligence use in music is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chola Makgamathe, general manager for legal service at the SA Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). She also serves as chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of SA.
Makgamathe highlights the current trends, discussions and potential impact of AI use in music and the broader creative industry. Creative industries are estimated to contribute up to 5% of GDP in SA.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) development with a telecoms operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stefan Steffen, group head of data and AI at Telkom.
He highlights what AI means for Telkom and the broader telecoms context industry; realities involved in commercialising AI systems; and making clear the relationship between AI and data.
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Cuts in tax incentives for foreign film and television projects is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nick Cloete, Animation SA’s head of policy and outgoing National chairperson; Paul Raleigh, director at Hollard Film Guarantors; and Ayanda Sibisi, interim general secretary the Independent Producers Organisation (IPO).
Topics of discussion include: government move to cut tax incentives for foreign film projects; SA’s ability to compete with other countries for big budget projects; and how producers are working to engage the state on these matters.
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The state of SA’s property sector in the second quarter of 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties.
Topics of discussion include: current state of the property sector; trends driving activity; impact of higher interest rates on operations; and engagements with employees.
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Investment in satellite communication is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications.
Topics of discussion include: the development of satellite technology over 25 years; the growing popularity of low orbiting satellites; partnerships with telecoms operators; and drivers of investment in telecommunications infrastructure.
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Digital protections for SA’s small business sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reabetswe Motsamai, marketing and communications manager at MakwaIT Technologies.
Motsamai outlines the economic impact of South Africa's high cyber exposure; why SMEs are vulnerable to cyber threats and the resulting operational impacts; how business owners can implement proactive cybersecurity measures.
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A new R1bn venture capital (VC) fund looking to shake up SA tech investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Conducive Capital founders Clive Butkow and Mitchan Adams.
Topics include: developments in a number of areas such as trends in raising capital; challenges in finding capital; evolution of VC investing; the value of VC to SA’s economy; how to grow SA’s technology ecosystems; and an outlook for the sector.
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New IT governance laws set to come into later in 2024 are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Guy Krige, Executive Risk Consultant at Escrowsure.
Topics of discussion include: an outlining new IT laws that will soon affect SA’s financial services industry; the mechanics of software escrow services; challenges in becoming compliant; and possible impact on procurement practices.
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Effort to grow small businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director of SME at Old Mutual.
Topics of discussion include: challenges faced by small businesses in the country; pushing SME growth and profitability; and the significance of supporting SMEs owned by marginalized groups.
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The economics of sports and entertainment in 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tony Simpson, partner and global head of sport at Oliver Wyman.
Topics of discussion include: value of sport to an economy; broadcast rights; growth of sports streaming; the place of soccer in global sport; and shortcomings of Africa soccer industry.
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Sony’s premium consumer electronics business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jobin Joejoe, MD for Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Topics of discussion include: Sony’s business in the region; pricing strategies; SA as a market for consumer electronics; and technologies that Sony is investing in.
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Planet42’s ongoing push to dominate vehicle subscriptions is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eerik Oja, CEO and co-founder of car subscription service Planet42. Oja outlines his company’s funding and strategy.
Topics of discussion include: Planet42 funding efforts; the evolution of vehicle subscriptions in SA; opening a physical car shop; competition; and the company’s investment technology.
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Telkom’s research and development (R&D) strategy takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tsabi Molapo, executive for research and innovation at Telkom, one of SA’s largest telecoms operators. Topics of discussion include: Telkom strategy around R&D; the company’s method for solving its own challenges through technology; emerging technologies; and building commercial models. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.
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Artificial intelligence use in corporates and large businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ria Pinto, country manager and technology lead for SA at IBM.
Topics of discussion include: defining AI in 2024; data from IBM’s recent AI computing study; use cases for AI in corporates; and the talent shift needed to make the most of the technology.
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Temporary and seasonal employment strategies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Quintus Sliep, MD of Worldwide Staffing.
Sliep explains the strategies that companies use to expand capacity; employment trends in SA; the impact of technology on hiring decisions; and the place of permanent employment in the current environment.
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Honor’s business strategy in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Fred Zhou, general manager for Honor SA.
Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Honor’s business; strategy for SA; the company’s local product range; and challenges faced by the business.
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Advertising business, Avatar Agency Group is helping to position and grow Absa’s business. In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk to the man at forefront of making this happen.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, co-founder of Avatar and executive chair at M&N Brands.
Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Avatar’s business; the role of technology and AI in storytelling; the state of advertising in SA during the pandemic; the place of radio, television and print advertising in a digital economy; and challenges faced by creative businesses.
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Trading in local BEE share schemes is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Anthony Wilmot, founder of The Integrated Exchange (I-Ex).
Topic of discussion include: I-Ex’s history’s and strategy; trade in local BEE schemes; MultiChoice’s Phutuma Nathi; and I-Ex’s expanded offering.
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in market research is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Mike Abel, non-executive chair of Sens.
Topic of discussion include: Sens’s business model; the concept of behaviour tech; opportunities for market research; and plans to grow the platform locally and internationally;
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Barriers keeping more people in SA from owning a home is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to SA Home Loans COO, Zakheni Dlamini.
Topic of discussion include: the latest in home loan trends; barriers to entry for South Africans looking to own property; outlook for 2024; together with advice for current and prospective homeowners.
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