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Ghost Stories

The Finance Ghost
South Africa
Investment Strategies
Load Shedding
Emerging Markets
Renewable Energy
Etfs
Solar Energy
Satrix
JSE
Total Expense Ratio
Global Markets
Artificial Intelligence
Bonds
Grovest
Twelve B Fund Managers
Interest Rates
South African Consumer Spending
Futureneers
Solar
Investec

Ghost Stories is a long-form podcast that gives me the opportunity to have deeper conversations with founders, executives and market participants who have a great story to tell.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes25Founded4 years ago
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InvestingEntrepreneurshipBusiness

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Reeza Isaacs is the newly appointed CEO of SPAR. As hot seats go, this one is warmer than a freshly-baked bread at your local store.

With plenty of experience in difficult retail settings, Isaacs is excited for the challenge. He believes strongly in... more

In this episode of Ghost Stories, we get stuck into the world of fixed income - a space that retail investors often overlook in favour of equities.

Yusuf Wadee of Satrix concurs with The Finance Ghost's cricket analogy: fixed income returns act as t... more

At Forvis Mazars in South Africa, the team is actively working on AI-driven solutions for clients.

Shane Cooper (Head of Digital Advisory) is spearheading this effort, with one of the applications of this technology being in the portfolio management... more

Private markets are playing a growing role in global investing. Private equity, private credit, infrastructure and private property investments are a significant part of economic activity. And with more companies remaining private for longer, investo... more

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Recent Guests

Reeza Isaacs
CEO of Spa (formerly CFO), invited guest
Spa
Episode: Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail - the foundation of SPAR's turnaround
Yusuf Wadee
Representative from Satrix
Satrix
Episode: Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio
James Turp
Portfolio strategist/manager
Ninety One
Episode: Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio
Rishi Juta
Director of corporate finance at Forvis Mazars in South Africa
Forvis Mazars
Episode: Ghost Stories #97: From mechanical work to judgement in portfolio management - reallocating human effort with AI
Felix Ratheb
CEO of Sea Harvest
Sea Harvest
Episode: Ghost Stories #95: Reeling in returns: Sea Harvest's best-ever performance
Muhammad Brey
Chief Financial Officer of Sea Harvest
Sea Harvest
Episode: Ghost Stories #95: Reeling in returns: Sea Harvest's best-ever performance
Pieter Engelbrecht
CEO of Shoprite
Shoprite
Episode: Ghost Stories #94: Shoprite's secret sauce: value retail culture meets omnichannel
Tertius Troost
Associate Director in the Tax Consulting Team at Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars
Episode: Ghost Stories #93: Budget Speech 2026 - a pivot to stability
Ian Norden
CEO at Intengo Market, an independent digital marketplace for debt instruments
Intengo Market
Episode: Ghost Stories #91: Building sonar for navigating private credit

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Apple Podcasts
#73
South Africa/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#123
South Africa/Business

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail - the foundation of SPAR's turnaround
Q: Why did you reorganize management, and what is the purpose of the added layers in the Southern Africa Grocery and Liquor cluster?
The restructuring is about creating clear focus and accountability. By aligning six MDs under stronger leadership and separating support functions, we aim to improve decision-making speed, retailer engagement, and operational transparency across the core grocery and liquor business.
Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail - the foundation of SPAR's turnaround
Q: From your perspective, what keeps you committed to this role and how long do you see yourself there?
My commitment is driven by the belief that SPA has a solid core, a large network of retailers who rely on us, and a clear path to sustainable turnaround through focused execution and governance. I intend to stay as long as required to see the changes through and restore trust with retailers and shareholders.
Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio
Q: Why partner with Ninety One for this ETF?
To leverage Ninety One's large, integrated fixed income team and their proven ability to manage strategies with strong risk-adjusted performance, enhancing the ETF's active management approach.
Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio
Q: What is unique about the Satrix Income Actively Managed ETF compared to traditional cash options?
It sits between cash and bonds, targets money market-like liquidity while aiming to beat cash returns by about 1%, and is actively managed to adapt to the current interest-rate and inflation cycle.
Ghost Stories #88: Cell C - more than just an MVNO engine
Q: What gives you confidence that the turnaround is behind you?
The balance sheet is now strong, the company is current on payments, and there's a renewed focus on competitive positioning.

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The show centers on long-form conversations with executives, founders, and market participants who offer deep insights into finance, investing, and business strategy, with a strong emphasis on real-world markets, governance, and macro dynamics. Episodes frequently explore ETFs and private markets, corporate strategy and inflation, the economics of large consumer brands, and the evolving landscape of financial technology, regulation, and portfolio construction. A notable strength is the ability to pull practical takeaways from complex topics—such as liquidity mechanisms for private assets, hedging and currency risk, value creation in consumer and industrial sectors, and the role of data and technology in strategic decision-making. The format... more

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2. Yusuf Wadee
3. James Turp
4. Rishi Juta
5. Felix Ratheb
6. Muhammad Brey
7. Pieter Engelbrecht
8. Tertius Troost

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