Episode 8 - with Tapiwa Samanga

Episode 8 - with Tapiwa Samanga

In this insightful conversation, Tapiwa Samanga talks to us about the critical role of tooling in growing the manufacturing sector in South Africa so that our economy can be globally competitive and create new quality jobs.

Episode - with Rui Marto

How significant are the European Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into South Africa? How many South Africans are employed by EU companies? Which economic sectors are EU companies investing in, and in which provinces? In this episode, we put these questions to the President of the European Union (EU) Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Southern Africa, Mr Rui Marto.

Episode 6 - with Prof Johan Styn

In a fascinating discussion, Prof Johan Steyn explains the importance of ‘human-centred artificial intelligence’ – and how AI should be understood as a business tool, so that it can be utilized to improve competitiveness and decision-making.

Episode 5 - with Busi Mabuza

In this episode, we discuss good corporate governance and the role of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in financing South Africa’s industrialisation aimed at growing an inclusive economy and creating sustainable jobs.

Episode 4 - with Themba Mathebula

In this episode, we unpack the stakeholder relations portfolio of Old Mutual and we also discuss strategic partnership initiatives with Themba Mathebula. The Economic Development Radio Podcast has been created as a platform to bring you information and insight that you can use in your decision-making process as we conduct interviews and conversations with:Economic Development professionals about issues facing the industry and their provinces, cities and towns.Business owners, managers, thought-leaders, innovators, academia and other stakeholders, including business chambers throughout South Africa.The ED Radio Podcast embraces a broad interest in economic and business development. We also explore various provinces, cities and towns of Southern Africa and the businesses that operate in South Africa.