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Three decade of the National Business Initiative

National Business Initiative (NBI)’s three decade history is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shamila Subramani, CEO of the NBI.   The discussion highlights NBI’s history; funding model; areas of focus; collaborations with public and private sector entities; and case studies of work done.  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.

The value of open-source tech in the age of AI

The intersection of  artificial intelligence (AI) and open source growth is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dion Harvey, GM for the Sub-Saharan Africa region at software firm Red Hat.  The discussion focuses on the evolution of software development; corporate IT infrastructure; and specifically the status and impact of open-source technology and AI in 2026. 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.

Legal implications of AI use: What SA businesses should know

The legal implication of artificial intelligence (AI) use in business  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Darren Olivier, a partner at law firm Adams & Adams.   The discussion provides expert insights on the legal implications of AI in business, particularly regarding IP and governance. 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.

König on Redefine’s interim performance for 2026

Redefine’s interim financial performance is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties.  Topics of discussion include: current state of the property sector; Redefine’s strategy; trends driving activity; impact of geopolitical events; and macroeconomic factors.  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.

South Africa’s maritime economy and its potential for job creation

South Africa’s maritime economy and its potential for job creation is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sobantu Tilayi, CEO of African Ocean Careers.  The discussion details how South Africa can play a greater role in global maritime; job opportunities for South Africans in the industry; and the structure of the industry.  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.