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The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.

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June 4, 202614 min

Tuned Media strives to groom next generation of broadcast talent in industry lacking mentorship

Media veteran Tim Zunckel has long been viewed as one of the preeminent voices in broadcasting, having identified, groomed, and developed some of the most prolific broadcasters in South Africa to date. He now wants to amp things up, focusing on the future of the industry. He has created the Tuned Media Mentorship Programme, which will guide three young media professionals over the course of a year. He tells the OFM Business Hour more about the initiative.

May 25, 20265 min

The Devil Wears Prada 2 en die sake van intellektuele eiendom

Met fliekgangers wat uitsien na The Devil Wears Prada 2, bespreek die OFM Business Hour-span die komplekse wêreld van intellektuele eiendom waar persoonlike regte, handelsmerke en kopiereg in filmproduksie vervleg. Die oorspronklike The Devil Wears Prada dien as voorbeeld om te wys hoe verskillende vorme van IE saam waarde skep. Die gesprek raak ook aan beeld- en morele regte, met verwysing na Meryl Streep, en hoe handelsmerke soos Prada voordeel trek uit filmassosiasie. IP-spesialis Dr Gerhard Verhoef van Barnard Inc deel sy insigte oor wat dit vir die Suid-Afrikaanse kreatiewe sektor beteken.

May 25, 20265 min

Career expo widens Parys youth’s horizons

The renewable energy sector is rich with opportunity, and beneficiary communities are encouraged to take advantage of the diverse prospects emerging within the industry. This is according to Keatlaretse Senoamere, Social Specialist at Damlaagte Solar. She joined the OFM Business Hour to reflect on the highlights of the recently hosted Parys career expo which was intended to widen the local youth's horizons.

April 23, 20264 min

Capitec Bank soars high with 23% increase in headline earnings

Capitec Bank has reported a strong performance, with headline earnings climbing 23% to R16.8 billion for the financial year ending February 2026. The growth was largely driven by double-digit gains in interest income, supported by improved interest rates in 2025. Group CEO Graham Lee remains optimistic the bank can sustain this momentum, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on global economic growth.

April 15, 20266 min

Standard Bank fosters partnerships in fight against FMD, gears up for Nampo

Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking South Africa, unpacks the bank’s partnerships with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation in tackling foot-and-mouth disease. He also shares what to expect from their presence at Grain SA’s upcoming Nampo trade show, with a strong focus on building partnerships across the African continent.

April 2, 20267 min

Ways South Africans can save petrol and diesel amid rising fuel prices

Petrol prices are rising significantly in South Africa, driven by surging international oil prices due to Middle East tensions and a weaker rand. Sherry Sibeko, Executive Head: Personal Lines at Miway Insurance shares, some tips to saving on fuel related costs.

April 1, 202614 min

The UFS Business School's MBA shaping tomorrow's ethical, responsibe and enterprising leaders

The University of the Free State (UFS) Business School is committed to shaping tomorrow's ethical, responsible and enterprising leaders through the institution's esteemed Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. Acting Director of the school, Prof MacDonald Kanyangale and Dr Cornelie Crous tell the OFM Business Hour team more.

March 24, 20265 min

Conservationists and fishing communities take on Total Energies on oil and exploration efforts

Conservationists and fishing communities are challenging environmental authorisation approvals granted to Total Energies for oil and gas exploration drilling off the South African coast of the Western Cape. The legal bid is being heard by the Western Cape High Court over two days. Green Connection Community outreach coordinator, Neville van Rooy, tells the OFM Business Hour that fundamentally, this is about good governance and responsible decision-making by government.

March 19, 20268 min

Inflation expectations are easing in SA, Middle East tensions likely to impact the picture temporarily

Economists, financial analysts, business leaders and trade union officials all expect inflation to continue moderating in the long term. The different professional groups are also largely aligned on wage increase expectations for 2026 and 2027. Economist Nicholas van der Wath from the Bureau of Economic Research unpacks the findings of their Inflations Expectations Survey and touches on how tensions in the Middle East could temporarily complicate the outlook moving forward.

March 10, 20263 min

Acclaimed journalist Lourensa Eckard to headline Childline Free State's business breakfast

Childline Free State’s business breakfast, held in partnership with Nedbank, is fast approaching. Acclaimed journalist and host of In Gesprek on KykNet, Lourensa Eckard, will deliver the keynote address, sharing insights on the importance of supporting organisations like Childline and the vital work they do for vulnerable children.