Tim Modise

The massive migration to the virtual world of government, business and learning due to Covid19 restrictions has led to serious proliferation of cyber security threats and risks. As organizations and end users we are exposed, but what can we do to protect our devices, data and environments? I spoke to expert in the field, Roberto Arico, Senior Sales Engineer for Africa at Cybereason for solutions.

Nile Media — The Israeli Head of Trade & Investment Talks about the homeland and cyber security event hosted by his chamber for ICT and Security companies. He also shares his society’s approach to supporting the successful startup culture in their economy.

Nile Media — Dr Jonathan Witt is a South African medical professional who argues that governments around the world, including South Africa, got it wrong in implementing ‘hard lockdowns’ against the Covid19 pandemic. He explains why the Covid19 infections & death rates are much lower than initially predicted and calls for a rethink on the management of the pandemic. Very compelling.

Nile Media — Please excuse the distortion at the beginning of the podcast. CEO of Numsa Investment Company talks about his company 3sixtyBiomedicine’s offering hope in fighting Covid19 by bringing Covid19 therapies Remdesevir from India and from Russia Avifavir to South Africa. He says the medications are likely to be made available in the country in two weeks time. He also talks about the PPE related corruption and the lost opportunity to empower Black owned businesses.

Nile Media — CEO of Restaurants Association of South Africa- talks about the lockdown restrictions on the hospitality sector and the impact on operators and employees. She shares ideas of how to rebuild the severely damaged restaurant businesses.

Nile Media — Executive for Corporate External and Legal Affairs Microsoft South Africa- talks about the Microsoft Global Skills initiative that has been introduced in South Africa to assist unemployed people or anyone seeking to reorient or improve their skills in the digital world. The additional benefits include job opportunity searches and certifications.

Nile Media — ProductivitySA CEO- discusses the R104 million grant from the Department of Labour to help improve small and medium sized operational capacity. He says South Africa’s competitiveness is constrained by some policy choices that must be reviewed and explains what companies can do to improve their capacity and the assistance ProductivitySA gives to businesses to improve their performance.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — The Founder of the SMME Forum shares ideas on how the government should address the taxi industry’s demands for financial relief and the management of lockdown restrictions that affect owner operated businesses. He’s cautiously optimistic about some of the initiatives that have been developed to help create opportunities for unemployed graduates.

Nile Media — Athi Mthongana- The Newzroom Afrika journalist takes me through the experience of living through the recovery of Covid19. She publicly declared that she had contracted the disease in early May. Athi also criticizes the stigmatization and casual attitudes displayed towards the health safety measures against the coronavirus spread.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — There are concerns that focus on Covid19 may be taking resources and attention away from chronic diseases like Cancers, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS etc and that patients are staying away for fear of coronavirus infections. The Acting Head of Urology at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Dr Kgomotso Mathabe discusses and advises on the situation regarding prostate cancer. This is a must listen for anyone concerned with men’s health.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — The Head of the Special Investigating Unit talks about R2billion recovery effort that is being pursued through the Special Tribunal that was established last year. He says that the SIU has 20 corruption cases before the special court and 15 new cases are being registered. Advocate Mothibi says the investigation into the R30 million Gauteng eGovernance and Finance Department’s IT has been finalized and reported to the Premier David Makhura. Premier Makhura is expected to publish the findings and recommendations soon. The SIU is Investigating several Covid19 cases, Mothibi says.

Nile Media — The entrepreneur and coach with more than 25 years experience urges anxious business owners to reset their companies to become ‘Assets of Value ‘. Pavlo criticizes the management of the economy by government but shares step by step ideas on how to ‘bulletproof’ your business contained in his book ‘ Sweat, Scale & Sell’. Compelling ideas based on his work at Aurik Business Accelerator.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Gauteng is home to 25 per cent of South Africans. Is the province geared to deal with the anticipated spike of Covid19? The MEC for Health Dr Bandile Masuku outlines the preparations, explains that local herb ‘Lengana’ ‘Umhlonyane’ is not different from the ‘Madagascar’ medicine. Could altitude have something to do with with the accelerated cases in the Western Cape? Find out in this podcast

Nile Media — Did you know that there’s R43 billion of unclaimed pensions in South Africa today? Researcher with Open Secrets, Michael Marchant explains how this situation developed and advises the 5 million beneficiaries how to access the money. Find out if you might be one in this podcast.

Nile Media — Award winning TV star and chairman of South African Guild of Actors Jack Devnarain discusses the current situation of freelance workers including actors not being protected by law and reveals that many of colleagues have not received the promised relief from the Department of Arts and culture. He proposes ideas to solve the problem.

Nile Media — Business leader and author of the book ‘Betting on a Darkie’ reflects on the restrictions that are changing the workplace. He believes some work from home arrangements will become permanent. The Altron CEO also emphasizes that the future of the economy and confidence of the nation will require assertive decision making and action against corruption by President Cyril Ramaphosa and government.

Nile Media — The President of Netball South Africa was one of the first prominent people to publicly announce that she had contracted Covid19. She tells of the shock she first experienced when she had the news, the abuse she suffered from some of the neighbours and the harassment she was subjected to by the Limpopo police chief. A very candid interview.

Nile Media — How is the theatre community coping? The creative director of the Market Theatre insists the show must go on and tells me about monologue performances that are being recorded to be made available digitally. He also talks about the collaborations with other theatres & artists around the world.

Nile Media — The PRASA technical team member and spokesperson talks about steps taken by the administrator to deal with what he calls ‘industrial scale’ looting within the organization. He also discusses the mitigating steps PRASA is taking to prepare the reintroduction of commuter train services in the Covid19 era.

Nile Media — The Deputy Minister of Finance talks about the future of SOEs, Reindustrialization and infrastructure projects that are being contemplated by government to mitigate the disaster of the looming ‘economic depression’. He also confirms that South Africa has approached a few international institutions for loans including the IMF for Covid19 funding. How should SA respond to business closures and retrenchments?

Nile Media — Mr Mthembu outlines the factors that are considered to determine the levels of the lockdown and the capacity that the government is building to manage Covid19. He says government anticipates a peak of cases in a few months that may place a strain on the system. Why is the government deploying such a large contingent, around 70 000 members of the SANDF this time of the lockdown?

Nile Media — The economist with the Institute for Economic Justice unravels the Covid19 relief package recently announced by the President Ramaphosa. He argues that the relief is a better cushion for the difficult restructuring of the economy that lies ahead.

Nile Media — Many people are intrigued about how the ‘Queen of Gospel’ got the honorific Dr. Well, the achievement route of determination and effort of a successful music career of 3 decades, 35 albums with 10 million sold plus 21 SAMAs and other awards. A truly inspiring story.

Nile Media — The Free State University Vice Chancellor proposes the Executive Centre model to manage a multi-stakeholder institution in a time of uncertainty. He gives a step-by- step guide on how to reopen institutions of higher learning.

Nile Media — The author of ‘The Genius Programme’ and Life Coach gives a practical guide on how to cope in Covid19 times of anxiety and loneliness. He provides insights into the human capacity to overcome problems.

Nile Media — The multi-skilled and successful TV host and rapper talks about the journey of his career and the joys of being a father. I caught up with him when he was doubling up as a home school teacher. Hear how he manages his life and career. Lessons there.

Nile Media — The University of Joburg Vice Chancellor debunks the 5G causes Covid19 conspiracy and explores the role of technology in the emerging world of social distancing. He explains why he believes ‘microchip implants’ in humans are likely to happen.

Nile Media — The popular music producer and performer shares his family’s experience with the Covid19 as well as the impact it has had on the music industry. He also talks about the initiatives he’s working on to create opportunities for his music community.

Nile Media — South African corporate leader now member of faculty at Harvard Business School shares the insights of how businesses in the US are reorganizing themselves for post Covid19 era. He offers advice on the ways of managing your business out of trouble in these difficult times.

Nile Media — The former Mayor of Joburg discusses the objectives of his People’s Dialogues and ideas on how to set the economy on a growth path and job creation. The successful businessman explains his unconventional approach to politics.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — The Vice Chancellor of University of Cape Town talks about how the institution managed the early days of Covid19 cases on campus and the support being provided to the students and staff. She provides her own approach to maintaining balance in times of uncertainty.

Nile Media — She’s one of the lead scientists at @DistributedBio who are working on an antibodies treatment for Covid19. She tells me tests and trials are currently being done and that the medication may become widely available in September.

Nile Media — Tim Modise speaks to the CFO of the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) Leslie Maarsdorp.

Nile Media — Tim Modise speaks to Christo who trended on social media for counting holes on Marie Biscuits.

Nile Media — Mr Raisaka Masebelanga of VMR responds to NUMSA on Covid19.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise sits down with The Macallan Whisky South African ambassador, Thami Banda to talk about all things whisky.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.

Nile Media — Tim Modise's podcasts are an idea-sharing, news and information platform. With a flagship in both broadcast and digital media, the platform provides reliable local and international news content, business, economics, politics and interactive stories.