Podcasts about Vodacom

Pippa Hudson is joined by MyBroadband Editor Jan Vermeulen to unpack the recent grilling of South Africa’s major mobile networks by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fast-paced and deeply insightful conversation, Colin Iles sits down with Herman Singh — CEO of Future Advisory, board member, professor, and former Chief Digital Officer at MTN and Vodacom — to explore what it really takes to lead in a world of exponential change. From AI and Agentic systems to the death of junior roles, generative tech, collapsing hierarchies, and how we prepare the next generation — this conversation covers it all.

This is a curated compilation of the best interviews from The Money Show this past week, featuring insightful discussions on business trends, personal finance, and leadership. Stephen spoke with Saki Macozoma, Chair of Vodacom and Safika Holdings, about his transformative journey, leadership principles, and impact on the private sector and civil society. Stephen had a discussion with Warren Ingram, financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, about the pros and cons of home ownership in today’s financial climate. In How I Make My Money, Stephen had a conversation with Tuanni Price, CEO of Zuri Wine Tasting, about her journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving business and championing diversity in the wine industry. On The Business Book Review, Bronwyn Williams, Partner at Flux Trends, shared insights from The End of Money by David Buckham, Robyn Wilkinson, and Chris Straeuli, discussing trust erosion in capitalist markets and the rise of the Chinese banking system. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a curated compilation of the best interviews from The Money Show this past week, featuring insightful discussions on business trends, personal finance, and leadership. Stephen spoke with Saki Macozoma, Chair of Vodacom and Safika Holdings, about his transformative journey, leadership principles, and impact on the private sector and civil society. Stephen had a discussion with Warren Ingram, financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, about the pros and cons of home ownership in today’s financial climate. In How I Make My Money, Stephen had a conversation with Tuanni Price, CEO of Zuri Wine Tasting, about her journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving business and championing diversity in the wine industry. On The Business Book Review, Bronwyn Williams, Partner at Flux Trends, shared insights from The End of Money by David Buckham, Robyn Wilkinson, and Chris Straeuli, discussing trust erosion in capitalist markets and the rise of the Chinese banking system. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Saki Macozoma,Chair of Vodacom and Safika Holdings about his significant contributions to both the private sector and civil society through his various roles and philanthropic efforts, and shares insights into his leadership philosophy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first (and beta) episode of a new podcast series curated by TechCentral's editorial team and generated by artificial intelligence tools. It's an experiment for now, but if it works well, we'll make it a regular feature. Note that even using the most accurate and reliable sources (human-generated articles from TechCentral and other reliable media sources), AI can and does make mistakes. Again, this is experimental. We welcome your feedback. Would you like this podcast to become a regular feature on TechCentral? Is there anything you'd like to improve? Drop us a line at info@techcentral.co.za - we'd love to hear from you. TechCentral

What should one make of the noise surrounding the licensing (or non-licensing) of Starlink in South Africa? And what of the plans to reform the rules around black economic empowerment in the sector? To make sense of these developments – and others – TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod sat down this week with Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT), an industry body that represents South Africa's six largest telecommunications operators: MTN, Telkom, Vodacom, Rain, Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Cell C. In the interview, for the TechCentral Show, Batyi unpacked communications minister Solly Malatsi's draft policy directive to communications regulator Icasa on so-called “equity equivalents” and why ACT believes there needs to be fairness in the licensing process. If the new rules apply to satellite operators, she said, they should apply to all licensees in the sector equally, including the big telecoms operators ACT represents. In the show, she also discussed: • Whether Starlink – and other low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet companies pose a threat or an opportunity for South Africa's network operators; • The role of LEO satellite operators in South Africa's future telecommunications mix – and can they help bridge the digital divide?; • The latest on the planned switch-off of 2G and 3G networks in South Africa, and why 3G will be the first to go; • Whether national treasury's recent move to cut ad valorem tax on basic smartphones goes far enough – and what other measures ACT would like to see to get smartphones in the hands of everyone in South Africa; and • What is happening regarding the next spectrum auction. Don't miss a great discussion! TechCentral

TechCentral's guests in this episode of the TechCentral Show believe Blue Label Telecoms and its affiliate (and soon to be subsidiary) Cell C present a compelling investment case. Philip Short, global portfolio manager at Flagship Asset Management – which counts Blue label as its sole South African investment – and Dylan Bradfield, portfolio manager at Sharenet, tell TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod that they believe the turnaround taking place at Cell C is real, and will have a meaningful impact on Blue Label shares. Blue shares, which have already rallied strongly – which have more than doubled in the past six months – could still have plenty of room to run, according to Short. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, Short and Bradfield unpack: • Blue Label's announcement earlier this month that it is considering a JSE listing for Cell C; • Why Cell C's restructured operating model and strategy makes sense, and why that's good news for Blue Label shareholders; • The role of Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes in the turnaround – and what the opportunity is for the mobile operator with its new “asset-light” model of running its network – management of its radio access network has effectively been outsourced to partners (and competitors) MTN and Vodacom; • Which operators would be most vulnerable to a resurgent Cell C; • The importance of Cell C's strategy around mobile virtual network operators and the significance of its relationship with Capitec; • The move by Blue Label to sell Comm Equipment Company to Cell C – good move or not? • Whether Cell C can compete with Telkom, Vodacom and MTN in the business market, something Mendes has signalled his desire to do; • What the listing of Cell C could look like, what management's focus should be before the listing and what kind of valuation the business could attract; and • How much more value could be unlocked for Blue Label shareholders. Don't miss a fascinating discussion! TechCentral

This evening we dive into market movements with FNB Wealth and Investments, we speak to Sasol about their recent Capital Markets day and strategy for the next three years, Orbis helps us unpack the conflict between price and fundamentals, tech analyst Mudiwa Gavaza gives us an update on the deal between Vodacom and Maziv as government intervenes, and we speak to Tru-Cape about SA's Flash Galav apples hitting a export record. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

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Shameel Joosub, uitvoerende hoof van Vodacom, bespreek die groep se finansiële resultate. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Stephen Grootes speaks to Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub about the company’s earnings. A strong second half drove a 7.8% rise in normalised annual earnings, with standout growth in Egypt and Tanzania and solid results in South Africa. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schalk Visser has worked in telecommunications for more than 20 years, first at Telkom, then at Vodacom and now at Cell C, where he has served as chief information and technology officer since 2020. Visser, an engineer, joined Cell C 13 years ago – during the tenure of former CEO Alan Knott-Craig – as an executive in the company's programme management office, where he helped lead a renewal of its radio access network. TechCentral's guest in the latest episode of the publication's Meet the CIO podcast, Visser tells host Duncan McLeod about his career journey in telecoms before delving into his work in helping transform Cell C's technology stack – with a focus on recent years as the operator moved to shut down its own radio access network in favour of partnerships with other mobile operators. In the interview, Visser chats about: • Where his interest in technology began; • His time with Telkom and Vodacom, including his experience helping build Vodacom's network in Mozambique; • The changes that have occurred at Cell C in recent years and why they're significant – including a look at the network partnership with MTN and Vodacom, and what that's allowed the company to do differently; • His day-to-day role as head of technology at Cell C; • The role of technology in supporting what is essentially a technology business; • The changes he has brought to Cell C's technology stack and why; • The recent ransomware attack – what happened, and what's been done to address it; and • What's exciting him about what's coming down the line in telecoms technology. Don't miss a great interview! TechCentral

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Hanno Labuschagne, a journalist at MyBroadband, who’s been following the story closely on Vodacom being accused of breaching privacy laws in South Africa – Hanno shares the latest. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New GX Capital, one of the principal investors in Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa parent CIVH, recently announced it was launching a R2.4-billion clean-tech investment fund in partnership with RMB Ventures. To unpack the details of the new fund and why it's being established, New GX Capital founder and CEO Khudusela Pitje joined TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod in the latest episode of the TechCentral Show for a wide-ranging conversation. In the interview, Pitje chatted about the fund – called the Airnegize Capital Fund – and its plans to invest in renewable energy and water and gas infrastructure across Africa. New GX Capital and RMB Ventures have described the fund as “one of the largest of its kind on the continent”. The fund has secured R2.4-billion in initial commitments, with the companies targeting a further R1.6-billion before financial close in the coming months. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, Pitje expands on: • His career background and the formation of New GX Capital; • The role his father, the late HM Pitje, a businessman and former mayor of Mamelodi, played in his life and career choices; • His role in helping build Dark Fibre Africa and CIVH; • Why he feels the decision by the competition authorities to block the acquisition by Vodacom of a 30% co-controlling stake in Maziv – a subsidiary of CIVH that houses Vumatel and DFA – was wrongheaded; • The role New GX Capital plays today, as well as its investment philosophy; • What led to the creation of the Airnegize Fund with RMB Ventures; and • The role and future of black economic empowerment in South Africa. Don't miss a fascinating conversation! TechCentral

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, about the potential impact of Icasa's proposed licensing framework for satellite services on the rollout of Starlink in South Africa and Vodacom's push for equal regulatory standards. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.zaSubscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa.Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this What's Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Videsha Proothveerajh discusses how Vodacom Business is leveraging new technologies to offer superior services to its customers. Proothveerajh is the Director of Vodacom Business at Vodacom South Africa and boasts over 25 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries. She assumed her current role at Vodacom South Africa in 2024 and leverages her extensive experience and expertise to ensure Vodacom Business sits at the top of the enterprise telecommunications industry. In this What's Next interview, Proothveerajh explains the importance of Vodacom Business being crowned South Africa's Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider in the MyBroadband Awards. She unpacks the key areas she believes Vodacom Business stands apart in the enterprise telecommunications industry, and highlights the company's most significant achievements since she joined it. Proothveerajh also discusses how Vodacom Business is leveraging new technologies like AI and machine learning to deliver improved value to its South African clients. She concludes the interview by sharing Vodacom Business's plans for the future.

In this What's Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo Zahela discusses the importance of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. Beharie is the Managing Executive for SME and Mobile Products at Vodacom Business. He has over 17 years of experience in fixed and mobile telecoms, having worked at South Africa's most prominent industry players and held executive roles in Sales, Business Development and Product Development. Zahela currently serves as the Acting Executive Head of Department for Security at Vodacom Business. He is an adept leader in security technology with an unwavering passion for innovation and profitable growth within the sector. In this What's Next interview, Beharie and Zahela discuss the reasons that SMEs often overlook cybersecurity. Beharie explains that many SMEs have two major misconceptions about cybersecurity — that they're too small to be targeted, and that cybersecurity is too expensive. He also unpacks the major cybersecurity threats the SMEs face in 2025 — noting that many of these are becoming more sophisticated. Zahela then discusses the benefits of investing in a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for SMEs. He explains how Vodacom Business can help SMEs enhance their cybersecurity posture, as well as how SMEs can enjoy secure network access for hybrid working set-ups through Vodacom Business. Beharie then explains how SMEs can balance the costs of cybersecurity with the importance of it to their business. Both experts conclude the interview by providing their most impactful advice for SMEs relating to cybersecurity.

Aubrey profiles Njabulo Mashigo, Executive Director of Human Resources (HR) at Vodacom, about what fuels her passion for people. How did her journey lead her to the top? As the Executive Director of HR at Vodacom South Africa, Njabulo is shaping the future of work, championing inclusivity, and ensuring that businesses don’t just grow but thrive through people-centred leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a chief information security officer (CISO) in 2025 is a daunting role, but one that TechCentral's guest in this episode of the Meet the CIO relishes. Kerissa Varma, who was recently appointed as chief cybersecurity advisor in Africa for Microsoft, previously served as group CISO at Vodacom and before that as group CISO at Old Mutual. She understands what it takes to be a leading CISO. She tells Meet the CIO about what's involved in being a leader in enterprise cybersecurity, why she is passionate about developing female talent in the industry – she heads the South African chapter of Women in Cybersecurity – and what it takes to “make it” in what is very much still a male-dominated industry. Varma chats about her experience as group CISO at Old Mutual and Vodacom. She also unpacks: • How she became a leader in the enterprise security space; • The role of a CISO in the modern enterprise – and why interpersonal skills are just as key as understanding technology; • The top functions and priorities of today's CISO; • Strategies to fight the cybercrime scourge – including a look at how South African companies should be dealing with ransomware; • Artificial intelligence and how it is transformation the infosec space – the impact, the threat and the opportunity; • Quantum computing and the impact it could have in years to come; • The gender imbalance in the infosec space and why it's a concern to her; • Skills development in cybersecurity in South Africa; and • Her new role at Microsoft. Don't miss a fascinating conversation. And if you missed any of the previous episodes of Meet the CIO, you can find them here. TechCentral

Corporates That Care- Vodacom Foundation Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Vodacom CEO Sitho Mdlalose about the Vodacom Foundation, Vodacom South Africa's Corporate Social Investment arm, which has used a portion of the company's profits to empower society through technological innovations primarily focused on education and gender empowerment, as well as providing resources for disaster relief and other initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's BizNews Briefing: US President Donald Trump vows to halt aid to South Africa over EWC Bill, our partners at Bloomberg report, and the IRR's Terence Corrigan and retired US Colonel Chris Wyatt weigh in on the situation. Our partners at the FT discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Neil de Beer calls for accountability and integrity in government. And host Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks Vodacom's results. Join Nielsen as she takes us through the biggest stories of the day.

We have 4 tickets to see Tyla at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 18 JANUARY 2025! South Africa’s very own superstar, TYLA returns home! Where it all began. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena ONE LAST TIME THIS JANUARY, for one more unforgettable night. Don’t miss TYLA LIVE on 18 January 2025! TYLA’s South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are playing “Wheel of...” Last year we played “Wheel of Voice Notes” where it landed on a voice note that you sent to us, for a chance to win. We are changing it up each day this week! Today we play: Wheel of Classic Movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 4 tickets to see Tyla at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 18 JANUARY 2025! South Africa’s very own superstar, TYLA returns home! Where it all began. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena ONE LAST TIME THIS JANUARY, for one more unforgettable night. Don’t miss TYLA LIVE on 18 January 2025! TYLA’s South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are playing “Wheel of...” Last year we played “Wheel of Voice Notes” where it landed on a voice note that you sent to us, for a chance to win. We are changing it up each day this week! Today we play: Wheel of Singers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 4 tickets to see Tyla at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 18 JANUARY 2025! South Africa’s very own superstar, TYLA returns home! Where it all began. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena ONE LAST TIME THIS JANUARY, for one more unforgettable night. Don’t miss TYLA LIVE on 18 January 2025! TYLA’s South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are playing “Wheel of...” Last year we played “Wheel of Voice Notes” where it landed on a voice note that you sent to us, for a chance to win. We are changing it up each day this week! Today we play: Wheel of Disney!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 4 tickets to see Tyla at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 18 JANUARY 2025! South Africa’s very own superstar, TYLA returns home! Where it all began. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena ONE LAST TIME THIS JANUARY, for one more unforgettable night. Don’t miss TYLA LIVE on 18 January 2025! TYLA’s South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are playing “Wheel of...” Last year we played “Wheel of Voice Notes” where it landed on a voice note that you sent to us, for a chance to win. We are changing it up each day this week! Today we play: Wheel of SportStar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 4 tickets to see Tyla at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 18 JANUARY 2025! South Africa’s very own superstar, TYLA returns home! Where it all began. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena ONE LAST TIME THIS JANUARY, for one more unforgettable night. Don’t miss TYLA LIVE on 18 January 2025! TYLA’s South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are playing “Wheel of...” Last year we played “Wheel of Voice Notes” where it landed on a voice note that you sent to us, for a chance to win. We are changing it up each day this week! Today we play: Wheel of Soapies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in as Alan Knott-Craig Jr, son of Alan Sr, the pioneering co-founder and first CEO of Vodacom, one of South Africa's leading mobile network operators, and later the feisty CEO of challenger telco Cell C—takes us through a transformative career moment that set the stage for his future ventures. Episode overview This early 2016 conversation finds Alan Knott-Craig Jr in a moment of trademark forthrightness. Fresh from his tenure as CEO of Mxit, once Africa's largest social network with over 50 million registered users, he was already building Project Isizwe, a non-profit bringing free public Wi-Fi to South African townships, while laying the groundwork for HeroTel—reportedly the country's largest fixed wireless internet service providers. His journey would later lead to founding FiberTime, his current venture bringing pay-as-you-go fibre internet to townships through an innovative voucher-based model—an offering in a growing field of players serving underserved communities. Critical points - The fascinating disconnect between Knott-Craig Jr's prominent surname and admittedly privileged middle-class roots—his father never held Vodacom shares and put him through government schools - His journey from dutiful son following paternal direction until 25 to forging his own entrepreneurial path - The honest characterisation of Project Isizwe's non-profit work as "sincerely selfish" What we know now Viewed from 2025, this conversation foreshadowed key developments in Knott-Craig Jr's trajectory: - The evolution from running Africa's largest social network to pioneering township internet connectivity models - His transition through various ventures: from Project Isizwe's free township Wi-Fi network to HeroTel's rural broadband expansion, and now FiberTime's pay-as-you-go township fibre model - The emergence of his distinctive voice on entrepreneurship, particularly evident in his strongly-opinionated social posts and entrepreneurship books. Questions we're pondering - Could Mxit, with over 50 million registered users at its peak, have dominated African mobile social networking if it had doubled down on being a dating platform instead of taking WhatsApp head-on? - After writing several books about entrepreneurship over the last decade, has Knott-Craig Jr fully embraced vulnerability in "Life Lessons: How to fail and win" (June 2024)? - Will FiberTime's pay-as-you-go model or some derivative—no contracts, just vouchers for 24 hours of uncapped 100Mbps—prove to be the key that unlocks true digital inclusion in South African townships? Image credit: Stokoekeagan

About 2 weeks ago, we spoke about a Transaction that the Competitor Commission blocked for Vodacom's Fiber business. You're here to give us an update. What's cooking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 2 tickets to see Tyla at her sold out show at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 07 December 2024! South Africa's very own superstar, TYLA returns home this December. She's coming back to where it all began. Back to her fans. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena, Time Square for one unforgettable night. Don't miss TYLA LIVE on 7 December! TYLA's South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are taking the lyrics of ANY artist's first single that they ever released and getting our AI voice to read it for you. You then need to tell us who you think the artist is!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 2 tickets to see Tyla at her sold out show at Sunbet Arena this Saturday 07 December 2024! South Africa's very own superstar, TYLA returns home this December. She's coming back to where it all began. Back to her fans. Experience the magic of this Grammy Award Winner as she lights up the Sunbet Arena, Time Square for one unforgettable night. Don't miss TYLA LIVE on 7 December! TYLA's South African Tour is proudly presented by Vodacom. All of this week we are taking the lyrics of ANY artist's first single that they ever released and getting our AI voice to read it for you. You then need to tell us who you think the artist is!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this regular Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), delves into the “deeper plan” of former President Jacob Zuma's MKP that have hit the campaign trail “like it is three months before elections”, and says: “…this party is undoubtedly hungry, obsessive…very well funded and without a doubt filled with strategy.” He warns that a “strategic takeover” of government “is becoming more and more of a reality and I fear our opposition is not geared…” De Beer talks about South Africa's own Watergate: Ramagate - the ongoing Phala Phala saga of President Cyril's Ramaphosa's dollar-stuffed couch. He expresses concern that undeclared foreign funding of political parties makes South Africa “the badminton ball between all foreign states”. De Beer also describes how Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's push for renewable energy projects mirrors the strategies advocated by former ESKOM CEO André de Ruyter. Furthermore, he gives his take on the Vodacom-Remgro merger controversy and the DTIC minister's unusual appeal against the Competition Tribunal's rejection of it. In another bit of good news, he outlines how the Government of National Unity (GNU) is forcing African National Congress (ANC) Ministers to become more responsive to the needs of their constituents.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Vodacom Bulls

RUGBY: Connacht's Conor Oliver with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Vodacom Bulls

Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan McLeod, TechCentral's Founder and Editor, about South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, appealing the Competition Tribunal's decision to block Vodacom's R13.2-billion deal to acquire a stake in Remgro's fibre businesses.    In other interviews on the Money Show, Ntlhane Makena, head of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Business Rescue practice at ENS talks about the surprising spike in company liquidations in October, following a notable decline in the first nine months of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahmore Burger-Smidt, hoof van mededinging by Werksmans Prokureurs, skets 'n agtergrond en sê dis die eerste keer in ons geskiedenis dat die minister so 'n stap neem. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan McLeod, TechCentral's Founder and Editor, about South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau, appealing the Competition Tribunal's decision to block Vodacom's R13.2-billion deal to acquire a stake in Remgro's fibre businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Market Overview Crypto Surge, Gold Decline: Bitcoin rallies as investors shift from gold to crypto. Gold hit a recent high of $2,800 but is now pulling back, possibly towards $2,300-$2,400. Central banks continue to buy gold as a hedge against U.S. dollar dominance and geopolitical risks. [caption id="attachment_43623" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Gold | Weekly | 13 November 2024 Rand Weakness: The ZAR weakened above 18 to the dollar, driven by strong U.S. dollar demand amidst market volatility. South African Rand overshoots due to its high liquidity, making it vulnerable to sharp moves. Trump's Impact on Crypto Market speculation suggests Trump may be crypto-friendly, unlike the current SEC chair Gary Gensler, known for his strict regulatory stance. Potential shifts in the regulatory landscape could benefit cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. Simon holds Bitcoin and advises caution: ensure crypto is stored in a hardware wallet for safety. Bitcoin | Weekly | 13 November 2024 Local Telco Sector: Vodacom & MTN Both companies struggle with weakened African currencies like the Ethiopian Birr and Egyptian Pound. Profits are impacted when converted back to ZAR. Despite attractive dividend yields (MTN ~4%, Vodacom ~5.6%), Simon remains bearish, highlighting high capex demands and sector challenges. Raubex: Construction Sector Bright Spot Strong results from Raubex, showing resilience in a struggling sector. Diversification into renewable energy and mining operations boosts performance. Simon notes it as one of the few quality construction plays left, alongside Afrimat. Consumer Market Struggles Updates from AVI and BidCorp indicate persistent weak consumer demand, despite optimism from a possible government of national unity. Inflation has eased, but consumer spending remains subdued as households repair balance sheets. Retail updates show mixed results: Truworths reported disappointing numbers, while The Foschini Group* performed better. Tencent Results Tencent posted strong results, though it did not significantly boost Naspers or Prosus stock prices. The market reaction was muted despite the solid performance. Final Thoughts The market remains volatile, with significant moves in crypto, gold, and the Rand. Simon advises a cautious approach, with a focus on quality stocks and long-term plays. Remember: be kind and look out for others. Kindness is rule number one. Simon Brown * I hold ungeared positions. All charts by KoyFin | Get 10% off your order 00:00 Market Overview: Crypto vs Gold 02:50 The Trump Effect on Gold and Crypto 06:01 The Future of the Rand and Emerging Markets 08:55 Sector Analysis: Vodacom, MTN, and Raubex 16:02 Consumer Trends and Company Updates gg  

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on Vodacom's earnings and opportunities in Vodacom vs MTN. Raubex CEO Felicia Msiza discusses strong results and margin growth in key divisions. Senzo Langa, deputy CIO at Alexforbes explores the appeal of hedge funds and tips on selecting a manager.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, about the company's 18% drop in first-half net income due to currency devaluations in Egypt and Ethiopia.   In other interviews on the Money Show, Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director at Amrop WoodburnMann, about the alarming exodus of top talent: South Africa's top 5 professional departures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vodacom het vandag winssyfers vir sy boekjaar tot einde September bekend gemaak, die uitvoerende hoof, Shameel Joosub gesels oor die groep se resultate. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Stephen Grootes speaks to Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, about the company's 18% drop in first-half net income due to currency devaluations in Egypt and Ethiopia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McDonald's South Africa chief executive officer Greg Solomon said he eats McDonald's around five times a week, drinks their coffee, and is a regular McCafé visitor. Not everyone does this though, so we asked Joburg if they cheat on their employer  E.g. if you work at Vodacom, do you have to use Vodacom? If you work at Checkers, can you only shop, there?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our financial guru Zinathi Gquma here to break down, the Vodacom Please Call Me Court Case...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Councillor Nicole van Dyk about City Power's contentious disconnection policy affecting prepaid users, including solar power customers. In other interviews on this episode of The Money Show, Duncan McLeod, TechCentral's Founder and Editor, discusses the controversy surrounding the Competition Tribunal's veto of Vodacom's Maziv acquisition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stormers coach John Dobson speaks to John Maytham about the 2024/2025 URC CampaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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