Three decade of the National Business Initiative

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.

The One Telkom strategy unpacked

Telkom’s business performance across mobile, infrastructure and IT services is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong at the JSE after the announcement of the group’s full year earnings to March 2026.  Topics of discussion include: Telkom’s strategy; how the group’s three businesses work together; current financial performance; and debt allocation decisions. 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.

Naritive’s approach to rethinking online ads

The evolution of online advertising is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nicolas van Zyl, CEO of advertising technology firm, Naritive.  The conversation dives into the evolution of digital advertising, the shift in how consumers interact with media, and Narrative's attention-based ad technology. 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.

Cybersecurity shifts over three decades

The evolution of cyber attacks over decades is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET.  The discussion outlines how cyber security has evolved; the use of AI by both defenders and attackers; shifts in approach to cyber defence; and examples of major attacks.  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.