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150
Latest episode
Aug 2026
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EN
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
The UFS Business School is your partner in lifelong learning, offering flexible, industry-relevant opportunities that help individuals and organisations grow, lead and succeed. Taking you through the varied programmes and upcoming engagements is Prof MacDonald Kanyangale, Dr Cornelie Crous and Adele Louw from the UFS Business School.
Government has officially opened the long-awaited second window for corporate employers seeking to become part of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), expanding the programme to create a faster, more predictable pathway for companies seeking to bring critical international skills into the country. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, says this is a strong signal that South Africa is open for business, pairing regulatory reform with speed, digital efficiency and more predictable pathways for much-needed critical skills to enter the economy.
FNB Wealth and Investments has unveiled the fourth instalment of the FNB Retirement Insights Survey on the 16 June 2026 at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg. Now in its fourth year, the survey tracks how South Africans think about and plan for retirement, offering a comprehensive view of shifting perceptions, behaviours, and financial realities. Renee Coughlan, Product Portfolio Manager at FNB Wealth and Investments tells us more on the OFM Business Hour.
Following on from the success of the Come Home brand ad, Pick n Pay has launched its latest Springbok-inspired campaign, Eat Like A Champion. Chief Marketing Executive Katherine Madley shares the thinking behind it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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