Dis-Chem strategy to disrupt life insurance market

The use data and technology to increase return from advertising spend is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques; potential of commerce media; and the returns profile. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The improving economic picture for SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of interest rates on the economy; and growth expectations for the year. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

The evolution of public relations in the technology sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications. Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity for doing international projects out of SA; and evolution of technology in the sector. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a decade; and opportunities for payments in Africa. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group). Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool. Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their various countries; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Bringing cold storage services to farmers in West Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Afopezi Moses from AgricFresh. Topics of discussion include: challenge of doing business in Cameroon; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Thabo Tshabalala.

Dis-Chem entry and investment in building an insurance unit is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Smith, CEO of Dis-Chem Life. Topics of discussion include: the rationale for Dis-Chem entry into life insurance; the group’s financial services ambitions; making use of various distribution channels; and the importance of data for an insurer. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Octa analyst MJ Givens Kgasi shares insights to help online traders position themselves and adapt their strategies for success in a volatile market.

Standard Bank’s investment in technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khomotso Molabe, group chief information officer (CIO) for Standard Bank’s retail operations. Topics of discussion include: the use of technology to improve customer experience; growth of AI; product development cycles; and the place of bank branches. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.