Three decade of the National Business Initiative

Phetheni Nkuna on CDH’s growth and expansion strategy in uncertain times

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH)’s strategy for growthis the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Phetheni Nkuna, recently appointed COO at law firm CDH.  Topics of discussion include the professionalisation of modern legal operations; CDH’s footprint; the firm's strategic focus on innovation; and the complex cross-border pressures of operating in Africa.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Naked’s ChatGPT strategy unpacked

Naked Insurance’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alex Thomson, co-founder of Naked Insurance Through the discussion, the tech founder highlights Naked’s AI strategy; differentiation in the market; and plans for the company’s recently raised funds. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lulaway’s push to create jobs in a slow economy

The challenge creating jobs in an environment of stagnant economic growth is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Lulaway Holdings: Chevi Samuels, chief marketing officer; Stephan Swart, CEO of LulaRides; and Andile Mkhosana, Lulaway’s chairman. Topics of discussion include: Lulaway’s model for finding employment; the concept of decent work; the group’s strategy around business process outsourcing (BPO) and last mile delivery. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Old Mutual HR chief on the hybrid human-AI workforce

Old Mutual investment in one of South Africa’s largest technology events is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Celiwe Ross, group chief human capital and corporate affairs officer at Old Mutual.  Topics include Old Mutual’s transition timeline for AI adoption; structural framework for the hybrid workforce; and the company’s various technology initiatives. Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI: What boards should be testing for in 2026

The governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in organisations is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shane Cooper, head of digital advisory at Forvis Mazars in South Africa. The discussion notes the evolution of AI use across public and private sector institutions; what boards should test for; frameworks for AI governance; and what it means to be “AI ready.” Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.