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GUEST – Bangi Makopo – General Manager – KMRS In a country still grappling with deep structural inequality, Kunene Makopo Risk Solutions (KMRS) stands as a shining example of what visionary leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven business can achieve. Founded in 2006, KMRS is a 100% Black-owned insurance brokerage that has…

Guest: Ayşegül Kandaş – Former Ambassador of Türkiye to South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ayşegül Kandaş, a seasoned diplomat with over 30 years of distinguished service in international relations and foreign affairs. Most recently Türkiye’s Ambassador to South Africa, Eswatini,…

GUEST - Tshiamo Molanda, Head of Youth & Mass Market Segments at Standard Bank. From rising living costs and growing debt to savvy budgeting and intentional spending, the data tells a compelling story: today’s youth are not reckless spenders, but resilient and pragmatic decision-makers. We explore key trends like essentials-driven…

Nearly 1 in 5 alcoholic drinks sold in South Africa is illegal: DF-SA study The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has released new research revealing a sharp increase in the illicit alcohol market, which has grown by 55% in volume since 2017. The study, conducted by independent research firm…

GUEST - Mudiwa Gavaza - business writer for the Business Day and Financial Mail Multichoice has declared a profit of R1.8 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, with the group benefitting from selling its life insurance business and lower foreign exchange translation losses. The profit marks a…