Business Unusual Podcast
Conversations with founders and executives about how they actually built the thing — scaling, exits, and the calls that didn't look obvious at the time.
Thandeka Nkambule: Why your social impact shouldn’t be your best-kept secret
In this episode Thandeka and Ralf Fletcher discuss why corporate transformation must be a strategic business imperative rather than charitable aid, and how South Africa’s future depends on the success of SMMEs. Watch the full podcast on YouTube
- 08 Oct 2026 1:14:52
Thandeka Nkambule: Why your social impact shouldn’t be your best-kept secret
In this episode Thandeka and Ralf Fletcher discuss why corporate transformation must be a strategic business imperative rather than charitable aid, and how…
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23 Sept 2026 1:12:27Simon Dingle: Navigating the global digital economy, the battle for privacy, and the stablecoin revolution
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, host Ralf Fletcher sits down with Simon to explore the realities of stablecoins, navigating the global digital…
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28 May 2026 1:10:04Claude Hanan: The value of speed, scaling Superbalist, and building Bash
In this Business Unusual Podcast he joins Ralf Fletcher to chat about his journey, the Takealot days, the move to co-found Bash.com and the importance of speed…
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07 May 2026 1:02:47Alan Knott-Craig: Post-Mxit, bouncing back & building a R5 fibre revolution
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast the entrepreneur, author and founder of fibertime joins Ralf Fletcher to chat about everything from the lessons…
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26 Mar 2026 1:10:42From Soweto to Google: Why Kabelo Makwane believes comfort is the enemy of growth
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, host Ralf Fletcher sits down with Kabelo to explore his fascinating career, dive into the realities of…
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19 Mar 2026 50:44How Vera Nagtegaal and Vouch are bringing the human into financial advice
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Vera, the CEO of Vouch SA, sat down with Ralf Fletcher to discuss why the traditional broker model is ageing out…
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05 Mar 2026 1:03:37How Amazon’s Robert Koen is building South Africa’s most loved store
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Robert Koen, the Managing Director of Amazon sub-Saharan Africa, joined Ralf Fletcher in-studio to discuss how…
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26 Feb 2026 1:08:22You’re losing millions in fees – Fynbos Money’s Adrian Hope-Bailie knows how to fix it
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast he joins Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher to chat about the shocking realities of traditional financial advisory fees,…
- 04 Jan 2026 59:49
He Is Revolutionizing Finance with AI and the Company is Now Worth Billions | Salvador Anglada
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher has a chat with Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia and veteran leader in telecom, technology, and…
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16 Oct 2025 56:59Silicon Valley vs Policymakers: Beverly Schäfer on AI sovereignty and reclaiming humanity
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher chats with Beverly Schäfer, the former deputy speaker of the Western Cape provincial parliament,…
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02 Oct 2025 1:03:22Why was EY able to create $1-billion in value by tapping into neurodiverse talent?
In the Business Unusual Podcast Dr Sarah Babb, founder and managing director at Stimm, joins Ralf Fletcher to explore the business case, market reality and…
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07 Aug 2025 59:49‘Winnie Mandela thought that was an assassination attempt’ - Mathews Phosa
In this Business Unusual Podcast Mathews joins Ralf Fletcher to reflect on an eventful career in politics which saw him play a key role in the Codesa…
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31 Jul 2025 43:48From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision
In this fascinating conversation on the Business Unusual Podcast the former HSBC banker simplifies some technical aspects of the crypto world, addresses…
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10 Jul 2025 1:09:48From DEI to AI: Nedbank's Deb Fuller on why humanity is still key for success
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Ralf Fletcher is joined by Deb Fuller, Group Executive: Human Resources at Nedbank. Watch the full podcast on…
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25 Apr 2025 59:22Leadership is broken - Blanchard SA’s Jayson Naidoo knows how to fix it
What if the real problem in your company isn’t the strategy, the economy, or the competition… but you? In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, hosted…
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14 Nov 2024 43:32CFO or Chief Value Officer? Nedbank's Mike Davis on mapping a sustainable future
How is the role of a Chief Financial Officer changing? What’s needed to reach the Sustainable Development Goals? What role can the financial sector play? In…
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15 Aug 2024 1:01:20From vision to reality: How Chipo Mushwana is shaping the future of payments
Chipo Mushwana, Executive: Emerging Innovation and Payments at Nedbank, joins Janine Brown to discuss her diverse career journey, focusing on her commitment to…
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28 Jun 2024 57:07Navigating social media policy in Africa - Meta's Duduetsang Makuse
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media, engages with Duduetsang Makuse, Public Policy…
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27 Jun 2024 49:43"I built the 'Amazon' of Zimbabwe" - Kudakwashe Manzanga, CEO, The Daily Sale Shop
In this Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media is joined by Zimbabwean tech entrepreneur, Kudakwashe Manzanga,…
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20 Jun 2024 43:40"How I got 1.6 million youth registered to vote" - Insights from Alexandria Procter
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer, Topco Media is joined by Tech Founder Alexandria Procter, of DigsConnect.…
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15 May 2024 40:11Closing the digital divide: Sentech Acting CEO, Tebogo Leshope
Tebogo Leshope chats to us about digital transformation, bringing connectivity to the masses and what he's looking forward to at the Sentech Africa Tech Week…
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07 Mar 2024 57:52Beyond business as usual: How to lead on the Sustainable Development Goals
Dr Achieng Ojwang is the Executive Director of Global Compact Network South Africa, a position she has held since April 2018. During this time, Dr Ojwang has…
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08 Feb 2024 57:46How Aasiyah Adams is preparing people for the future of work
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast we chat with Aasiyah about Abaguquli4IR’s work which covers a wide range of emerging technologies, placing them at the…
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05 Dec 2023 1:13:33Time matters: Going beyond 9 to 5 and getting the right culture
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast we’re joined by the Director of Stellenbosch Business School, Prof. Mark Smith, who shares his insights on the…
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23 Nov 2023 51:00A banker's tale of the just transition
Explore the depths of leadership, decision-making, and growth in the latest Business Unusual Podcast with Nedbank Chairperson Daniel Mminele. The conversation…
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16 Nov 2023 1:03:47The big comeback: How Brett van Aswegen saved Wonga
In this Business Unusual Podcast, Wonga CEO, Brett van Aswegen, shares the fascinating story of how they turned the business around in South Africa, going from…
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09 Nov 2023 48:08Revolutionise your HR approach: Expert insights from Heléne Smuts
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Heléne Smuts, the founder of Credo Growth, a speaker at the 2023 Future of HR Summit, shares her journey from…
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02 Nov 2023 1:17:09From the field to the office: Becoming the best place for people to grow
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher is joined by executive business coaches from Mentally Fit South Africa: Luc van der Hofstadt and Olympic…
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26 Oct 2023 51:59Why you have to be a number's person to be an entrepreneur
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher, chats to Ciko about his journey from entrepreneurship to corporate leadership. They…
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05 Oct 2023 53:56“The company’s purpose must be your purpose” - Meet Standard Bank Top Businesswoman of the Year, Celiwe Ross
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Celiwe shares her valuable leadership insights, reflecting on the power of people and purpose. They talk about the…
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21 Sept 2023 56:42Don’t wait for the ship: From executive to founder
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher chats to Greig, the founder and CEO of PURA Beverages. Having gone from a trailblazing executive to the…
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14 Sept 2023 1:02:29How I made R3 800 000 in 1 minute
Ola Oyetayo, Founder and CEO of Verto is in conversation with Topco Media's CEO, Ralf Fletcher, for the latest edition of the Business Unusual podcast Watch the…
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29 Jun 2023 51:50What makes a CEO? Meet the man finding the X Factor
For the latest Business Unusual Podcast Topco Media's CEO is in conversation with KC Rottok Chesaina, the author of The CEO X-Factor: Secrets for Success from…
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15 Jun 2023 45:30Leadership Secrets: What you didn't know about getting things done
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media CEO Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with the CEO of Nashua, Barry Venter. Watch the full podcast on YouTube
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25 May 2023 1:03:36Meet Jessica Spira: Virgin Active South Africa's MD
After 21 years in various roles at Rand Merchant Bank, Jessica Spira joined Virgin Active South Africa as the new Managing Director in 2022. Having been…
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09 Mar 2023 40:43Oh, the places you could go: Meet MSC Cruises SA's MD, Ross Volk
In this Business Unusual Podcast, Ross is in conversation with Topco Media’s Group Editor, Fiona Wakelin. Here Ross takes us through how MSC Cruises SA survived…
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08 Dec 2022 1:03:46Are you creating value for your brand? Meet Nedbank's Khensani Nobanda
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Khensani is in conversation with Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher. Starting with her own fascinating journey, Khensani…
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01 Dec 2022 51:52There’s a flood of capital and we need to ride the wave
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with David about sustainable investing and reasons to be optimistic…
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17 Nov 2022 53:31What are cryptocurrencies? Meet Luno's Christo de Wit
What are cryptocurrencies? What is blockchain technology? Is regulation a bad thing? What is it going to take to get the masses to adopt crypto assets as stores…
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03 Nov 2022 1:00:15Meet Jack Daly, the king of ‘street-tested’ smart selling
What does a woman looking for spinach, weekday golfers and grandmothers buying pot holders have in common? They’ve contributed to making Jack Daly one of the…
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06 Oct 2022 1:07:099 Tips from Takealot Group's CEO: How to break into retail with e-commerce
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media is in conversation with Mamongae about the transformative impact of e-commerce, what…
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08 Sept 2022 52:18“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing wrong” - Meet Arnie Malham
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media engages in conversation with Arnie Malham about how to create the right culture for…
- 30 Jun 2022 37:11
Climate change is driving up prices - what can be done? Meet Sanjeev Raghubir
Sanjeev Raghubir is leading the Shoprite Group’s environmental and social sustainability efforts, bringing with him an appreciation for the impact they can have…
- 28 Apr 2022 41:35
She’s a hacker, but an ethical one - Meet Joylynn Kirui
Microsoft Senior Cloud Security Advocate Joylynn Kirui is what is known as a ‘white hat’ - an ethical hacker. Her job is to do everything a hacker would do to…
- 20 Apr 2022 46:52
Who walks away from a $30-million startup? - Meet angel investor Lelemba Phiri
Having scaled Zoona across the African continent, Lelemba Phiri now manages a R100-million gender-lens investing fund. She’s found the special balance many…
- 14 Apr 2022 1:06:09
Nobody wants to do business with someone who doesn't believe in themselves - Meet Mike Abel
When it comes to advertising, Mike Abel is happy to play in the world of perception, but he also realises that “perception is reality” and when it comes to…
- 07 Apr 2022 1:04:43
He can’t read or write, yet has developed over 3 500 innovations in 20 years - Meet Bob Moesta
To say Bob Moesta is a remarkable human being is a gross understatement. Not many among us can say they literally spoke a book into existence - Bob can. Having…
- 31 Mar 2022 52:01
Smart cities in Africa: Meet Ofentse Mokwena, Strategic Project Lead at Uber sub-Saharan Africa
‘The future is now’ is an oft-repeated phrase but Ofentse Mokwena has a spin on it that reflects the focused, forward thinking nature of his work at Uber…
- 10 Mar 2022 59:17
Why is everyone afraid to talk about sales - CEO Sean Riley
To say Sean Riley’s journey to success sounds like the storyline of a movie would be an understatement. From a 110km motorcycle commute to school in South…
- 15 Dec 2021 1:19:18
South African self-made millionaire Stafford Masie - Focusing on humanity
Focusing on humanity: Stafford Masie talks about how empathy and love can drive change and success Stafford Masie has seen it all and done it all, and is now…
- 08 Dec 2021 1:06:31
Rethinking healthcare - Dr. Brian Ruff & Dr. Visegan Subrayen
Rethinking the legacy way of doing things: PPO Serve’s Dr. Brian Ruff & Dr. Visegan Subrayen talk innovative healthcare Dr. Brian Ruff and Dr. Visegan Subrayen…
- 04 Nov 2021 44:55
Simplify.hr’s Marc Privett focus on being people-purposed
How can you be sure you are hiring for fit in 2021 & beyond? Listen to Simplify.hr’s Marc Privett focus on being people-purposed Marc Privett is the General…
- 15 Sept 2021 1:02:32
“Transformation Informs Sustainable Success!” — Mfundo Nkuhlu, COO at the Nedbank Group
Mfundo Clement Nkuhlu, Chief Operating Officer at the Nedbank Group, has served within the financial services company for more than 16 years. Mfundo holds a BA…
- 08 Sept 2021 51:11
Get Customer Obsessed! Co-Founder of LIFT SA, Jonathan Ayache talks ‘risky business’ this week
Jonathan Ayache is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of LIFT, South Africa’s newest and most innovative airline, operated by Global Aviation Operations…
- 01 Sept 2021 47:59
“LIVE a legacy, don’t just LEAVE one!” - Johan Minnie, Group Executive - Liberty Group
Johan Minnie is currently the Group Executive: Customer and Adviser Experience, at Liberty Group SA. He began his journey with the company in 1997, and has…
- 26 Aug 2021 30:00
“It’s not about you, it’s about the people!”- Michael Jordaan, Investment Professional at Montegray Capital Pty Ltd.
CEO of multiple businesses, Michael Jordaan is recognised as a pioneer of business leadership, technology and all-round innovation. Celebrated for his massive…
- 19 Aug 2021 57:49
“We need to adopt a global mindset” - Nyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric Southern Africa
Nyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric (GE) Southern Africa, has a fascinating background, having matriculated at just 15 and obtained his first degree at…
- 12 Aug 2021 1:00:53
Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of The Delta
Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of The Delta, unpacks the truth about starting a business & shares his secrets to finding good talent Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of…
- 04 Aug 2021 57:42
Taking on the “African Agenda” - Thomas George
Taking on the “African Agenda” - Thomas George, Managing Director & Geography Head: Africa at Wipro Limited, talks agility, alignment and new transformation…
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26 May 2021 57:07How an international model just banked R58 m for his Crypto startup - Sean Sanders, CEO of Revix
Sean Sanders is the young mastermind behind Revix - a platform that enables everyday people to grow their wealth by investing in emerging themes, sectors and…
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05 May 2021 1:00:08Tech shakes up the property industry! Scott Picken of Wealth Migrate fills us in
Scott Picken is a South African-born real estate investor and serial fintech entrepreneur, who is popularly known for his amazing business acumen. As the…
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28 Apr 2021 27:58Be a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host
Be a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host, talks pushing the envelope for greater success Ashraf Garda, known for his popular…
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19 Apr 2021 1:06:49‘We are human after all’ - Prof Shirley Zinn discusses growth, generosity & how to live a purposeful life
Born and raised in the Cape Flats area, Professor Shirley faced many challenges, but defied all odds, obtaining an M.Ed from the University of the Western Cape,…
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14 Apr 2021 55:04‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper
‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper - How to embrace workplace differences and elevate your business President & Co-Founder…
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07 Apr 2021 55:06Startup Success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling
How to make your second startup a success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, talks capital, cashflow & customer acquisition Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, believes…
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24 Mar 2021 57:05How do we take control of our future - Jon Sanei
It’s the right thing to do! The importance of transparency for clients and staff Best-selling author, 4x TedX speaker, and futures strategist, John Sanei, is…
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17 Mar 2021 1:00:36Sorbet Group Founder, Ian Fuhr, talks paradigm shifts: culture-driven leadership
CEO of The Hatch Institute, Ian Fuhr, talks paradigm shifts: culture-driven leadership and improving customer service CEO of The Hatch Institute and Founder of…
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10 Mar 2021 46:19CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence
From CFO to CEO: Chris Zietsman, CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence CEO of Snapscan, Chris Zietsman, has a background in Accounting and…
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01 Mar 2021 2:38Africa needs more successes to motivate more funding!
Alex Thomson from Naked Insurance talks about how important funding is and what Africa can do to get more funding. Listen to more insightful conversations on…
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18 Feb 2021 50:21Visualising success and security: a talk on cybertech and youth empowerment with Anna Collard
Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, stepped into the Cyber Security and Tech space merely by ‘coincidence’, as she puts it. If…
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17 Feb 2021 3:04Insurance companies want to talk to you as little as possible
Alex Thomson from Naked Insurance talks about how they look at changing the insurance landscape and improving the consumers insurance experience! Listen to more…
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03 Feb 2021 1:01:25It’s all about being transparent: An insightful talk with Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex Thomson
It’s all about being transparent: An insightful talk with Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex Thomson Committed to changing the Insurtech game, Co-Founder of…
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20 Jan 2021 57:33Basani Maluleke, CEO of African Bank Ltd., talks customer centricity, culture and collaboration
CEO of African Bank, Basani Maluleke is passionate about finance and studying the intricacies of customer behaviour. Her top priority, since taking the lead…
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17 Dec 2020 49:53Wayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19
Wayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19, and tracking key trends post COVID-19 to reinvent your business model, and re-energise your team culture…
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02 Dec 2020 49:08Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint-hearted: An insightful talk with CEO of Maredi Technologies, Maredi Thema
Maredi Thema, Founder and CEO of Maredi Technologies ─ the ICT company providing ICT Infrastructure solutions to public and private sector clients ─ views his…
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18 Nov 2020 42:12Head of Google South Africa talks about digital skills post COVID-19
Head of Google South Africa, Alistair Mokoena, is a Professor of Practice in all spheres of his life, advocating for the pursuit of education and knowledge.…
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13 Oct 2020 58:38Transforming Lives and Communities - Dr Snowy Khoza
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, speaks to multiple award winner Dr Snowy Khoza, Group CEO of Bigen Africa and…
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30 Sept 2020 38:22Theo Baloyi, CEO of Bathu Shoes – a proudly South African success story stepping into Africa
In our podcast this week, Karla Fletcher, Head of Marketing at Topco Media speaks to Theo Baloyi, Founder and CEO of Bathu Shoes – a truly South African…
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18 Sept 2020 41:42Leanne Manas on the secrets of being a successful journalist and the importance of being heard
Originally shy and introverted, Leanne Manas found a voice and a dream. As one of South Africa’s most prominent journalists and news anchors, she certainly…
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14 Sept 2020 33:38The importance of staying in your lane with Becky Motumo
In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media Director, Karla Fletcher, sits down with Becky Motumo − Sports Talent & Brand Manager for Caster Semenya and Carol…
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09 Sept 2020 1:11:41Hearing vs listening. Talking youth entrepreneurship and active listening with Lincoln Mali
What makes Lincoln Mali so refreshing and interesting to talk to is that he places such importance on interpersonal relationships within the workplace. He…
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07 Sept 2020 1:00:09The benefits of being audacious and taking risks with Tara Fela-Durotoye
Tara Fela-Durotoye is an entrepreneurial powerhouse. But more than that, she is real. As a beauty entrepreneur, lawyer and founder of House of Tara, she has…
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02 Sept 2020 1:01:55Scaling up, profitability and incentives – Business Unusual podcast with Robert Paddock
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media sits down with Robert Paddock Co-founder at GetSmarter, Executive Director at Hubble…
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24 Aug 2020 1:05:31Youth Innovation Entrepreneurship Design Institute’s Jayshree Naidoo on entrepreneurship and choosing your own path
In this week’s Topco Business Unusual podcast, Karla Fletcher sits down with Jayshree Naidoo − CEO of YiEDi. According to Jayshree the output of…
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24 Aug 2020 1:07:06Janine Ahlers on looking inwards and addressing the misconceptions around coaching
When it comes to coaching − both personal and professional − there is often a massive misconception around how it’s done and what the goal is. What generally…
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20 Aug 2020 1:08:32Colin Coleman on South Africa’s current realities and how we can triumph through our 3 main challenges
Leading commentator and influencer on African affairs, Colin Coleman recently presented a speech at the University of Cape Town’s Vice-Chancellor’s Open…
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13 Aug 2020 1:05:21Talking leadership and value-creation with Nedbank COO, Mfundo Nkuhlu
When we talk about a great leader, we talk about someone who not only teaches others, but learns from them too. Nedbank COO, Mfundo Nkuhlu likes to think of the…
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05 Aug 2020 44:24Going digital and understanding technologies with Adi Kaimowitz
Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to National Business Award finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year, Adi Kaimowitz - CEO and founder of Virtual Actuary.…
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03 Aug 2020 53:38Reinventing business models during the pandemic with Kate Moodley
Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to Kate Moodley, author of I INC: Be the CEO of your Brand and Franchise Director for Discovery Consulting Services.…
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29 Jul 2020 1:00:43Facing challenges head on: In conversation with EOH CEO, Stephen van Coller
“If you know the enemy is coming, you don’t wait until they come around the corner to see how big their guns are; you put your biggest guns forward in…
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27 Jul 2020 1:12:38Talking COVID-19, leadership and failing forward with Sygnia CEO, Magda Wierzycka
In this week’s Top Women podcast, Ralf Fletcher sits down with renowned businesswomen, billionaire and anti-corruption activist, Magda Wierzycka. Magda, who…
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20 Jul 2020 46:38LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH STANDARD BANK’S FUNEKA MONTJANE AND KHOMOTSO MOLABE
“The job of leadership is to create more leaders” – Funeka Montjane This week we are joined by Standard Bank SA’s Chief Executive of Personal and Business…
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16 Jul 2020 59:28SURVIVING COVID BY GOING 100% DIGITAL – EXTREME ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SURVIVING COVID BY GOING 100% DIGITAL – EXTREME ENTREPRENEURSHIP Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to Andrew Smith, CEO and co-founder of Yuppiechef -…
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09 Jul 2020 46:235 principles of success from a car retailer to tech entrepreneurs
In this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down to chat to Essa Suleman, Director of Woodford. Essa places “customer…
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06 Jul 2020 1:05:51Dr Glenda Gray - Freedom of Expression and Equal Opportunity
DR GLENDA GRAY ON COVID-19, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION Born and raised in Boksburg, South Africa, Glenda Gray knew from the age of six that she…
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01 Jul 2020 53:48Luc-Olivier Marquet - Social Change & Importance of Interpersonal Relationships
UNILEVER SA VICE PRESIDENT, LUC-OLIVIER MARQUET, DISCUSSES SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS In this week’s Business Unusual…
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29 Jun 2020 1:25:44Aisha Pandor talks Sweepsouth, transformation and the power of women
In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with local powerhouse Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth. Aisha is the…
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25 Jun 2020 1:08:46Transformation, Mars, African Space Agency and Life with Adriana Marais
In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down to talk with Adriana Marais − theoretical physicist, technologist and aspiring…
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24 Jun 2020 54:20Nik Rabinowitz - The Lighter Side of Life
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE: A CHAT WITH NIK RABINOWITZ In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down with Nik Rabinowitz. As a giant…
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18 Jun 2020 1:20:22Wealth, Healthy Technologies and the Human Element of Economics with Dawie Roodt
TALKING WEALTH, HEALTHY ECONOMIES AND THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF ECONOMICS WITH DAWIE ROODT In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media…
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15 Jun 2020 1:12:02Talking Technology & Learning - Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of JSE
LISTEN TO LEILA FOURIE, CEO OF JSE, TALKING TO US ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA, TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING FROM THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US This week on the Top…
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10 Jun 2020 1:18:02Trending with Dion Chang
This week on Topco Business Unusual podcast, we converse with trend strategist, Dion Chang - innovator, creative thinker and walking ideas bank. His company…
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03 Jun 2020 1:04:49TALKING SUCCESS WITH PADDY UPTON
In this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco is in conversation with legendary cricket coach, Paddy Upton. With four degrees under his…
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28 May 2020 1:16:00Brett Archibald - Lost at Sea
Lost at Sea Having fallen overboard unconscious off a surf charter boat in the middle of a stormy night, being stung by Portuguese man of war and jellyfish,…
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25 May 2020 1:05:47Dineo Molefe, MD at T-Systems South Africa
One of the most challenging things in life is to balance work and family and having the determination to ‘make it’ in a world where leaders are not born but…
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20 May 2020 1:15:56Brett Loubser, CEO, Tencent Africa Services - Why tech is key to accelerating economic growth
Brett Loubser is the CEO of Tencent Africa Services, and is responsible for the operations of JOOX - a popular music-streaming app - in Africa. He has been…
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11 May 2020 1:21:16Flags of the future - Clem Sunter
Flags of the future to watch In our most recent Topco Business Unusual Podcast guest Clem Sunter, Topco CEO Ralf Fletcher discusses: What the future might hold.…
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07 May 2020 1:03:10Muhammadh Shuayb Amod - Boon Africa
A synonym for boon is blessing – and it is this conscious appreciation of opportunities that resonates through Boon Africa, not only among its staff, but the…
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21 Apr 2020 1:11:21Principles for leading africa's most established Multinational and staying relevant in Africa
Driving a digital and productive economy is dependent on addressing our skills shortage, today I’m joined by Iain Williamson the acting CEO of Old Mutual Group.…
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