Business Day Spotlight

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SPONSORED | Old Mutual tech chief calls for new approach to AI investment

October 20, 2026

Old Mutual’s technology investment strategy in the age of AI is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dhesen Ramsamy, group chief technology and data officer at Old Mutual. Through the discussion, Ramsamy details the company’s backing of the Singularity South Africa Summit 2026; AI investment; ways in which businesses can work together to build meaningful systems.

SPONSORED | Standard Bank on the race to modernise payments

October 20, 2026

How can banks stay ahead in the technology race? Richard de Roos, Standard Bank group head of Payments, highlights the importance of leading from a client point of view. He discusses modernising legacy systems, changing client expectations, fintech challengers and emerging payment technologies. Listen now.

The case for modern payment systems in an “always on” economy

October 16, 2026

The value of the digital payments for South Africa’s economy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined Eshmael Mpabanga, regional head for Southern Africa and senior vice president Intellect Design Arena South Africa. The conversation centres on the modernisation of payment systems across sub-Saharan Africa, examining why real-time transaction capabilities lag despite advanced financial infrastructure, and how banks can modernise without overhau...

Legends N Leaders · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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Business Day Spotlight is hosted by Mudiwa Gavaza. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@arena.africa. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Business Day Spotlight?

The publicly listed email for Business Day Spotlight: podcasts@arena.africa.

How many listeners does Business Day Spotlight have?

Podseeker estimates Business Day Spotlight reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Business Day Spotlight?

Business Day Spotlight typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: South African CEOs, C-suite executives, senior consulting partners, industry-association leaders and established sector specialists with direct knowledge of business, markets, policy or industry development. Common among recent guests: C-suite leadership at a major company; Leadership of an industry association; Senior partnership in a professional-services firm. Recent guests include Andrew van der Hoven, Thoneshan Naidoo, and Sebastien de Place.

How hard is it to get booked on Business Day Spotlight?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Business Day Spotlight cover?

Recent episodes cover South Africa, Business, Markets, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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