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We discuss what causes petrol hikes and what ordinary South Africans can do to ease the pressure on their wallets, with veteran journalist Tim Modise, BankerX CEO Koshiek Karan and Standard Bank Fleet Management's Justin Thomas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message
The doyen of broadcasting is back and making waves in his new slot on Vision View Sports Radio. The Tim Modise Connection Live Podcast brings you current affairs on the most topical issues in South Africa and the Continent. He will be in conversation with the most influential newsmakers of our times.
In a recent interview, former Financial Mail deputy editor David Williams told Alec Hogg about the poor state of the South African railways are currently in. Williams revealed the lack of security, clashes between Transnet and PRASA, as well as the poor governance that led to the rapid demise of our railway system. “This company is a wreck. If it was a private sector company, it would be beyond business rescue. It would just simply not be functioning,” he lamented. Former Transnet executive Tau Morwe reiterates Williams' grievances, telling broadcaster Tim Modise of the crime and vandalism that goes unpunished. The former acting chief executive says the government needs to do something, with the reintroduction of the railway police the first priority.
Veteran journalist and broadcaster Tim Modise has interviewed the top three party mayoral candidates from the ruling party, the DA and Action SA. Modise sat down with Alec Hogg to go over his findings on who will most likely rule over the city of Johannesburg after the local elections.
In tonight's episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Piet Viljoen breaks down the latest in the markets, plus the recent addition of Aveng in the BizNews Portfolio; Tim Modise weights in on local elections to be held next week results after interviewing two of the top three candidates for Joburg mayor; EOH CEO Stephen Van Coller; and Bernard Mostert on the court's ruling to finally liquidate Steinhoff.
Mpho Phalatse is the DA mayoral candidate for Johannesburg. Dr Phalatse joined Tim Modise to unpack the DA's plans for the city should they win the upcoming municipal elections. Phalatse told Modise that the DA did rule the city from 2017 to 2019, bringing change especially to queries with municipal billing.
2020 in review. In 2017, an accounting scandal erupted at South African multinational Steinhoff. As the German authorities uncovered a number of financial irregularities, Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste jumped ship. Steinhoff’s demise meant that a number of wealthy investors, including billionaire Christo Wiese, felt the devastating effects of its share price drop. Many individuals had Steinhoff in their portfolios as did funds. Understandably, South Africans are crying out for Jooste to be brought to justice. In his weekly webinar, BizNews colleague Tim Modise asked National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema when we can expect to see results. Full story at BizNews.com. - Editor
2020 in review. In 2017, an accounting scandal erupted at South African multinational Steinhoff. As the German authorities uncovered a number of financial irregularities, Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste jumped ship. Steinhoff’s demise meant that a number of wealthy investors, including billionaire Christo Wiese, felt the devastating effects of its share price drop. Many individuals had Steinhoff in their portfolios as did funds. Understandably, South Africans are crying out for Jooste to be brought to justice. In his weekly webinar, BizNews colleague Tim Modise asked National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema when we can expect to see results. Full story at BizNews.com. - Editor
This week we evaluate the SA government, business community and Unions response to the downgrades by ratings agencies, the continued business shutdowns and rising unemployment. Surely there are better responses given SA’s history, endowments, infrastructure and place in global economic networks? Marius Oosthuizen, GIBS strategic foresight expert and South African Chamber of Commerce CEO Alan Mukoki discuss the opportunities.
This week we evaluate the SA government, business community and Unions response to the downgrades by ratings agencies, the continued business shutdowns and rising unemployment. Surely there are better responses given SA’s history, endowments, infrastructure and place in global economic networks? Marius Oosthuizen, GIBS strategic foresight expert and South African Chamber of Commerce CEO Alan Mukoki discuss the opportunities.
‘The trucking business appears to be under co-ordinated attacks with more than 20 trucks petrol bombed in the past week alone. Two truckers were reported killed earlier this week. We ask ‘Why is the trucking business under attack and why are the authorities incapable of responding to this ‘economic sabotage’? Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise quizzed Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association and Simon Zwane of Road Traffic Management Corporation.
‘The trucking business appears to be under co-ordinated attacks with more than 20 trucks petrol bombed in the past week alone. Two truckers were reported killed earlier this week. We ask ‘Why is the trucking business under attack and why are the authorities incapable of responding to this ‘economic sabotage’? Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise quizzed Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association and Simon Zwane of Road Traffic Management Corporation.
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise caught up with Adam Craker, CEO of IQBusiness and convener of COBRA, a network of businesses and organisations that support companies and entrepreneurs facing closures and other difficulties and Graeme Butchart. The topic: A consortium of companies have come together to promote shared values to support struggling businesses to thrive in a difficult economic environment.
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise caught up with Adam Craker, CEO of IQBusiness and convener of COBRA, a network of businesses and organisations that support companies and entrepreneurs facing closures and other difficulties and Graeme Butchart. The topic: A consortium of companies have come together to promote shared values to support struggling businesses to thrive in a difficult economic environment.
South Africa has the highest number of unemployed youth with thousands of graduates jobless. It appears the Higher Education system provides free or heavily subsidised education and training that produce skills that employers do not need. In the Covid-19 era, the delivery of content is another challenge, are the institutions adapting to the new virtual world. Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise poised all these questions and to the Deputy Minister of Higher Education; Mr Buti Manamela.
South Africa has the highest number of unemployed youth with thousands of graduates jobless. It appears the Higher Education system provides free or heavily subsidised education and training that produce skills that employers do not need. In the Covid-19 era, the delivery of content is another challenge, are the institutions adapting to the new virtual world. Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise poised all these questions and to the Deputy Minister of Higher Education; Mr Buti Manamela.
Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter, in sharp contrast to the previous regime at the utility, has expressed his strong support for independent power producers, saying the best way to increase SA’s energy security is to bring more private producers onto the national grid. De Ruyter was interviewed on Business Day TV’s Political Currency show with Tim Modise on Wednesday evening.
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.
In this episode: SA restrictions lift to level one. BizNews founder Alec Hogg interviews Discovery SA's chief executive officer Hylton Kallner, after the company's financial results presentation. Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise speaks to Dr Jonathan Witt, a South African medical professional who argues that governments around the world, including South Africa, got it wrong in implementing ‘hard lockdowns' against the Covid-19. And, BizNews reporter Linda van Tilburg picks up with tourism experts on what the government can do to kickstart that all-important sector of the economy.
BizNews — In this episode: SA restrictions lift to level one. BizNews founder Alec Hogg interviews Discovery SA's chief executive officer Hylton Kallner, after the company’s financial results presentation. Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise speaks to Dr Jonathan Witt, a South African medical professional who argues that governments around the world, including South Africa, got it wrong in implementing ‘hard lockdowns’ against the Covid-19. And, BizNews reporter Linda van Tilburg picks up with tourism experts on what the government can do to kickstart that all-important sector of the economy.
BizNews — In this episode: SA restrictions lift to level one. BizNews founder Alec Hogg interviews Discovery SA's chief executive officer Hylton Kallner, after the company’s financial results presentation. Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise speaks to Dr Jonathan Witt, a South African medical professional who argues that governments around the world, including South Africa, got it wrong in implementing ‘hard lockdowns’ against the Covid-19. And, BizNews reporter Linda van Tilburg picks up with tourism experts on what the government can do to kickstart that all-important sector of the economy.
In this episode: SA restrictions lift to level one. BizNews founder Alec Hogg interviews Discovery SA's chief executive officer Hylton Kallner, after the company's financial results presentation. Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise speaks to Dr Jonathan Witt, a South African medical professional who argues that governments around the world, including South Africa, got it wrong in implementing ‘hard lockdowns' against the Covid-19. And, BizNews reporter Linda van Tilburg picks up with tourism experts on what the government can do to kickstart that all-important sector of the 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.
BizNews — CEO of Restaurants Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts 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, with broadcaster Tim Modise.
BizNews — CEO of Restaurants Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts 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, with broadcaster Tim Modise.
BizNews — Broadcaster Tim Modise puts your questions to the people leading the country’s great hope in the fight against corruption: Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi; Sipho Ngwema, the spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority; and Advocate Selby Makgotho of the Special Tribunal. In these excerpts, the focus is on procedural red-tape and how this often makes the legal process ‘excruciatingly slow’. - Nadya Swart
BizNews — Broadcaster Tim Modise puts your questions to the people leading the country’s great hope in the fight against corruption: Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi; Sipho Ngwema, the spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority; and Advocate Selby Makgotho of the Special Tribunal. In these excerpts, the focus is on procedural red-tape and how this often makes the legal process ‘excruciatingly slow’. - Nadya Swart
BizNews — In this interview with broadcaster Tim Modise, Khandani Msibi, CEO of Numsa Investment Company, talks about 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. He also talks about the PPE-related corruption and the lost opportunity to empower black-owned businesses.
BizNews — In this interview with broadcaster Tim Modise, Khandani Msibi, CEO of Numsa Investment Company, talks about 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. He also talks about the PPE-related corruption and the lost opportunity to empower black-owned businesses.
BizNews — In 2017, an accounting scandal erupted at South African multinational Steinhoff. The German authorities uncovered a number of financial irregularities - and Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste jumped ship. Steinhoff's demise meant that a number of wealthy investors, including billionaire Christo Wiese, have felt the devastating effects of its share price drop. Understandably, South Africans are crying out for Jooste to be brought to justice. In his weekly webinar, BizNews colleague Tim Modise asks National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema when we can expect to see results. - Claire Badenhorst
Digital Strategist, Journalist, Producer and Storyteller Khanyisile Molaba rides an incredible journey. She speaks with Karabo Makwetla about South African journalism and journalists today and her experience at Voice of Wits (VOW) 88.1 FM. She describes her transition from Caxton Local Newspaper to the digital division of the company, being thrown into the deep-end and embracing the opportunity to work with veteran broadcaster Tim Modise, creative and strategic thinking as a digital strategist, and the importance of gravitating and incorporating the African narrative in the communication space.
BizNews — In 2017, an accounting scandal erupted at South African multinational Steinhoff. The German authorities uncovered a number of financial irregularities - and Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste jumped ship. Steinhoff's demise meant that a number of wealthy investors, including billionaire Christo Wiese, have felt the devastating effects of its share price drop. Understandably, South Africans are crying out for Jooste to be brought to justice. In his weekly webinar, BizNews colleague Tim Modise asks National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema when we can expect to see results. - Claire Badenhorst
Digital Strategist, Journalist, Producer and Storyteller Khanyisile Molaba rides an incredible journey. She speaks with Karabo Makwetla about South African journalism and journalists today and her experience at Voice of Wits (VOW) 88.1 FM. She describes her transition from Caxton Local Newspaper to the digital division of the company, being thrown into the deep-end and embracing the opportunity to work with veteran broadcaster Tim Modise, creative and strategic thinking as a digital strategist, and the importance of gravitating and incorporating the African narrative in the communication space.
BizNews — Corruption allegations surrounding Covid-19 contracts have been a hot topic, especially since the president has promised that he will now be 'clamping down' on those who cross the line. In particular, SA is dealing with corruption cases surrounding the purchasing and supply of PPE, which puts frontline workers at risk when taking care of patients. In his weekly BizNews webinar, broadcaster Tim Modise interviewed Advocate Andy Mothibi of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to find out exactly how many cases they've received thus far, and what's being done.
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.
BizNews — Corruption allegations surrounding Covid-19 contracts have been a hot topic, especially since the president has promised that he will now be 'clamping down' on those who cross the line. In particular, SA is dealing with corruption cases surrounding the purchasing and supply of PPE, which puts frontline workers at risk when taking care of patients. In his weekly BizNews webinar, broadcaster Tim Modise interviewed Advocate Andy Mothibi of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to find out exactly how many cases they've received thus far, and what's being done.
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.
BizNews — 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.
BizNews — 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.
BizNews — ProductivitySA CEO- discusses the R104m 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.
BizNews — ProductivitySA CEO- discusses the R104m 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 — 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.
BizNews — Athi Mthongana shares how Covid-19 has affected her health, with broadcaster Tim Modise. She warns that there is a stigma attached to this virus.
BizNews — Athi Mthongana shares how Covid-19 has affected her health, with broadcaster Tim Modise. She warns that there is a stigma attached to this virus.
BizNews — Tim Modise talks to Dr Kgomotso Mathabe, head of Department of Urology at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. Other diseases have been displaced in hospitals because of concentration of Covid-19. She speaks about prostate cancer.
BizNews — Tim Modise talks to Dr Kgomotso Mathabe, head of Department of Urology at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. Other diseases have been displaced in hospitals because of concentration of Covid-19. She speaks about prostate cancer.
BizNews — People have got to work and they've got to balance the interests between protecting their lives and their livelihoods. One person who is knowledgeable about these matters and has got strong opinions is Mr Tebogo Khaas, who is the founder of the SMME Forum. He also goes by asymptomatic Covid19 as his Twitter handle. Khaas assesses the rules, with broadcaster Tim Modise - whose work is published under the SA Renewal banner on BizNews.com.