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Careers Corner: Is This The Beginning Of Mandatory Vaccinations? What Does This Mean For Business And Jobs?

The issue of mandatory vaccinations is coming to head in South Africa as government, businesses and civil society groups square up around the issue of compulsory jabs. While these mandates are only expected to be introduced in early 2022, a number of businesses have already taken steps to introduce mandatory…

6 Dec 2021 8AM 22 min

Banking Scams To Be Wary Of This Festive Season

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) urges all financial customers to exercise vigilance and be cautious when paying for purchases either in-store or online. By doing so, you will be able keep your income, assets and investments safe from scammers. Sindiswa Makhubalo, Head Of Banks And Payment Providers Department At…

2 Dec 2021 9AM 11 min

Lockdown Scenario And Fourth Wave Restrictions Over Christmas

Professional services firm PwC has published its latest economic outlook for South Africa, including forecast scenarios for the country’s lockdown levels and their likely impact on the economy. Christie Viljoen, PwC Economist discusses what we can expect, and more.

2 Dec 2021 9AM 15 min

Pivot Point: Dr Abongile Qamata is Delivering Transformation From The Hospital To The Home

Dr Abongile Qamata, Lead and Advanced Specialist for Alternatives to Hospitalisation at the AfroCentric Group, is the pioneer in healthcare that the world desperately needs right now. Dr Qamata is exploring a safe, patient-centric and cost-effective solution to healthcare delivery – moving us away from expensive hospital facilities that drive…

2 Dec 2021 8AM 11 min

Gauteng Township Economy Development Bill

The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development led by the Acting Chairperson Mpapa Kanyane will convene public hearings in all 5 regions of Gauteng for members of public to make input and submission on the Gauteng Township Economic Development Bill. He joins us on…

2 Dec 2021 8AM 8 min

Consumer Spending: How Will The Middle Class Survive The Festive Season

As we quickly find ourselves heading into the busy rush of the festive season, with the omicron covid-19 variant rearing its head and many South African consumers planning their December travel plans back to their homes from cities where they work - what does this mean for consumer spending, saving…

2 Dec 2021 8AM 22 min

Ekasinomics: From The Streets To Owning A Brand

Pietermaritzburg-born Zamani Bhengu, 28, is the founder and CEO of AmaBhengu Fashion watches. He came from humble beginnings and has always known that he was destined for success. We speak to him to find out more about his growth with his brand.

1 Dec 2021 9AM 16 min

Legally Speaking: Possible Legal Implications For Hosting Super-Spreader Events

With the current spike in Covid-19 cases and newly identified Omicron variant, there has been much debate around super-spreader events that are taking place around the country now, and for the duration of the festive season. Do the organisers of these events face liability, should there be a Covid-19 outbreak…

1 Dec 2021 8AM 19 min

Ramaphosa Reprimands African Countries For Joining Travel Bans Over Omicron Variant

President Cyril Ramaphosa has chided African countries that followed their Western counterparts in banning travel to and from the region after the detection of the Omicron variant. Victor Kgomoeswana an Afro-Optimist, Media Commentator, Columnist, Speaker and Author joins us to discuss.

1 Dec 2021 8AM 9 min

What is the single costliest financial mistake for small business owners this year?

New research by the business management platform, Xero SA, has revealed that the single costliest mistake for small business owners over the last 12 months came to R91,311. Four-fifths (80%) of small business owners are calling for greater advice and support to help avoid mistakes in future. To give us…

1 Dec 2021 8AM 9 min

Vaccine Passports Could Be A Reality In 2022

Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist At Econometrix joins us to discuss South Africa could introduce a new Covid-19 vaccine passport system at the start of 2022, with restrictions on accessing public services and places of employment.

1 Dec 2021 8AM 10 min

Inside Your Business: R700m For Gauteng SMMEs to Help Re-Ignite The Economy

After a turbulent time in the pandemic, the past few months has seen the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) undergoing some very positive changes with a new focus and is strengthened to deliver increased impact on the economy. Plans to strengthen governance practices within the organisation, strategy to propel the GEP…

1 Dec 2021 8AM 13 min

How Much More Consumers Are Spending On Petrol In 2021

South Africans will pay more than R20 a litre for petrol from Wednesday (1 December), adding further pressure to strained finances over the holiday season. According to Automobile Association’s spokesperson Layton Beard the latest fuel price effectively equates to a R2 increase in two months after the petrol price increased…

30 Nov 2021 9AM 9 min

Banking Customer Demand For Social Media Service Up 28% In 2021

In today’s ever-evolving world, standing still means falling behind. This rings true to BrandsEye’s latest South African Banking Sentiment Index, which reveals local banks that failed to up the ante over the past year were surpassed by more innovative competitors. Lyndsey Duff, Brandseye's Business Development Director talks to us for…

30 Nov 2021 9AM 19 min

It’s My House: Tenant Demand For Rental Property Remains Weak

Credit bureau TPN says that tenant demand for rental property in the third quarter of 2021 remains weak. Michelle Dickens, Chief Executive Officer Of TPN Credit Bureau joins us to discuss the factors that are affecting the rental property industry.

30 Nov 2021 8AM 17 min

Unemployment Rate Reached A Record 34.9%

South Africa's unemployment rate reached a record 34.9% for the third quarter - half a percentage point higher than in the second quarter. Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General And Head Of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) talks to us to discuss reasons why this could be, and what we can do to…

30 Nov 2021 8AM 21 min

How will the new variant of COVID-19 affect the tourism industry?

As international travelers cancel their holiday plans to South Africa, the tourism sector is now pinning its hopes on local travel but warns that more is needed to survive. There are fears that travel bans placed on South Africa by some in the international community following the detection of the…

29 Nov 2021 8AM 14 min

Our Africa: What’s Next For African Healthtech?

We speak to Sheraan Amod, CEO Of Recomed - a pioneer online healthcare in SA. This entrepreneur invented the leading and largest online healthcare booking platform in sub-Saharan Africa. We discuss the future of African healthcare technology, and plans for the future.

29 Nov 2021 8AM 9 min

The True Economic Cost Of Domestic Abuse And Gender-Based Violence In South Africa

The South African United Business Confederation, in collaboration with The Joe Slovo Foundation, The University of Johannesburg, and Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse (UK) hosted a virtual conference that aims to shine a light on the actual cost of domestic abuse in the South African economy and why employers of…

29 Nov 2021 8AM 18 min

Rising Need for Care Givers

The latest unemployment figures in the country indicate the dire need for job creation and the requirement to upskill locals. However, if we consider the increasing need for trained people to care for the sick and elderly (that do not specifically require a nurse), there is a perfect opportunity for…

29 Nov 2021 8AM 18 min