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Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week

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Bestselling author and broadcast legend Bruce Whitfield returns with a bold new News24 podcast. Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week won’t waste your time. Instead, each episode will focus on the one business news story that will change your world. Listeners will also get investment and personal finance advice from top experts, and the inside track on SA’s most successful hustles. Join us every Thursda... more

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Nick Miller
Tech entrepreneur, founder Teach Me 2 and Coachbit
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Episode: The SA EdTech that beat Silicon Valley. Plus: Nedbank’s quiet comeback
Sirami Takubong
Chief Executive of Telcom
Telcom
Episode: The SA EdTech that beat Silicon Valley. Plus: Nedbank’s quiet comeback
Jason Quinn
Former finance director and one-time acting CEO
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Episode: The SA EdTech that beat Silicon Valley. Plus: Nedbank’s quiet comeback
Murray Clark
Co-founder and CEO of Neighbourgood
Neighbourgood
Episode: Is Woolworths quietly becoming an Edgars? Plus: The man reimagining Cape Town’s CBD
Sean Coleman
Chief Executive at the South African Bookmakers Association
SA Bookmakers Association
Episode: Is Woolworths quietly becoming an Edgars? Plus: The man reimagining Cape Town’s CBD
Arthur Gillis
Former Protea founder, now leading Platinum Hospitality Holdings
Platinum Hospitality Holdings
Episode: A R21bn fintech empire hides inside Pepkor. Plus: The last old-school hotelier passes the keys
Patrick Schofield
Founder, BackaBuddy
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Episode: A R21bn fintech empire hides inside Pepkor. Plus: The last old-school hotelier passes the keys
Stephen Newton
Founder, Elixir
Elixir
Episode: A R21bn fintech empire hides inside Pepkor. Plus: The last old-school hotelier passes the keys
Peter Armitage
Chief Executive, Anchor Capital
Anchor Capital
Episode: A R21bn fintech empire hides inside Pepkor. Plus: The last old-school hotelier passes the keys

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Bruce Whitfield
Host of the show; guides discussion and leads interviews with business leaders and experts

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#100
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#9
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The app fixing SA’s hiring crisis. Plus: Why reasonable leaders are losing
Q: What makes leadership so challenging in SA today?
The panel suggests a need for uncompromising values paired with pragmatic delivery, arguing that a hybrid model—strong ethics with adaptable execution—drives sustainable results in emerging markets.
SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer
Q: What does TSMC make?
Microchips, i.e., the world's leading microchips produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Boxer’s debut JSE bout. PLUS: Thandana’s garage births 60 jobs
Q: Which JSE listed company began life as KwaZulu Cash and Carry?
Boxer began life as KwaZulu Cash and Carry in KwaZulu-Natal in 1977.
Can Trump find his oil price offramp? Plus: Khayelitsha Cookies clear for takeoff
Q: How does the current oil volatility affect South Africa's economy and inflation outlook?
Volatility translates into higher input costs, pressure on inflation, and potential policy responses like fuel levy relief. The SA government is managing near-term relief while watching global moves to avoid sustained inflationary pressure.
Can Trump find his oil price offramp? Plus: Khayelitsha Cookies clear for takeoff
Q: What is the longer-term consequence of the UAE withdrawing from OPEC?
Experts suggest it could allow more flexibility on exports and potentially exert downward pressure on prices over time, though the impact depends on global demand, other supply dynamics, and OPEC Plus coordination.

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This show blends sharp market analysis with practitioner storytelling, frequently centering on a single high-impact SA business story per episode while weaving in macroeconomic context, leadership decisions, and execution playbooks. Listeners routinely hear interviews with CEOs, founders, and seasoned investors, complemented by journalism that adds regulatory and policy perspectives. Across samples, topics span retail turnarounds, energy and oil dynamics, technology-driven disruption, talent and leadership, and real-world case studies from SA companies expanding internationally or restructuring for growth. A notable strength is the host's ability to couple immediate operational takeaways with wider macro themes, making it valuable for execu... more

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