König on Redefine’s interim performance for 2026

The impact of AI on Cisco’s people and operations

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on Cisco’s business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy and purpose officer at Cisco. Topics of discussion include: workforce reallocation; investments in AI; networking academy milestone; and engagements with African governments.  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.

John Kennedy on Citadel’s wealth management strategy

Citadel’s wealth management strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Kennedy, the newly appointed head of wealth management at Citadel.  The discussion focuses on Kennedy’s 25-year tenure at the firm; strategies for managing wealth during volatile times; and the future of the financial advisory 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.

BMW servicing international tech operations through Pretoria

BMW’s technology investment in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jochen Goller, member of the board of management of BMW AG customer, brands, salesand Peter van Binsbergen, CEO of BMW Group South Africa The discussion highlights the investment into BMW’s IT hubs; South Africa’s importance for BMW; areas of growth; rationale for tech decisions; and growing role of artificial intelligence (AI).  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.

Core Group’s push to grow Microsoft business through partner network

Core Group push to increase sales of Microsoft products in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Press, Surface business unit head at Core Group.  Topics of discussion include: Microsoft's hardware distribution model; its reseller ecosystem; and how artificial intelligence is shaping the personal computer market. 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.

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.