The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Inwoners van Clarens paniekerig oor watervoorsiening
Die impak van beplande instandhoudingswerk aan die Lesotho-hooglandwaterprojek-tonnel sou na verwagting geringe impak op watervoorsiening hê. Kommer neem egter toe onder inwoners van Clarens in die Oos-Vrystaat, met die dorp se eie waterreserwes wat vinnig leegloop. “Ons gemeenskap staar ‘n reuse uitdaging in die gesig.” Inwoner en lid van die…
Department of Employment and Labour supports FS youth in finding jobs
The Department of Employment and Labour recently held a jobs training and skills development fair in Bloemfontein. Emily Maneli, Chief Director of Provincial Operations for the Free State, discussed the event on the OFM Business Hour and how it's intended to create work opportunities for job seekers in the Free…
Fueling business growth: IDC’s support for start-Ups, expansions, and acquisitions
Did you know that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) funds businesses which are start-ups, those that are expanding and acquisitions? Mmeme Mhlahlo, Free State Regional Manager for the IDC tells the OFM Business Hour more.
Standard Bank backs Best of Bloem Awards Ceremony
After more than a month of public voting for the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards, the winners will be revealed on the evening of Wednesday, 23 October 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at Monte Bello Estate just outside Bloemfontein, is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank. Kevin de Beer,…
MTN brightens summer with the Win Win promotion
Kholo Magagane, the Head of Marketing at MTN South Africa shares what's in store for users thanks to the MTN’S Win Win Summer Promotion.
Reflecting on Tito Mboweni’s contributions to South Africa
We discuss the legacy and impact of former Reserve Bank Governor, Labour Minister, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on South Africa’s economy and big business with Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Mboweni passed away this weekend after a brief illness.
Nashua continues to power up businesses and homes with cutting-edge alternative energy solutions
Nashua continues to empower businesses and homeowners with alternative energy solutions. Telling us more on the OFM Business Hour is Jaco Peyper, Nashua Group Managing Director in the Free State and Northern Cape as well as Rikus Kruger Group Sales Director in the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho.
Elevate your management and business skills with UFS Business School in 2025
Do you want to advance your management and business education in 2025? Well, look no further than the esteemed University of the Free State (UFS) Business School. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss the numerous offerings at the UFS Business School which can help advance your…
Bruce Whitfield’s Departure from the Money Show Opens New Opportunities
Acclaimed financial journalist, business writer, and speaker Bruce Whitfield regards his recent exit from the beloved Money Show on 702/CapeTalk as a fitting conclusion that has broadened his horizons to exciting new projects and opportunities. Among these highly anticipated endeavors is his upcoming book, The One Thing: Small Ideas, Big…
ICASA se ekwiteitsregulasies ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang’ – MyBroadband Redakteur
Die Onafhanklike Kommunikasie-owerheid van Suid-Afrika (Icasa) se ekwiteitsregulasies bly ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang. MyBroadband-redakteur Jan Vermeulen sê sonder tussenkoms mag dit ander buitelandse rolspelers in die bedryf afskrik om sake te doen of in Suid-Afrika te belê. Vermeulen keer terug na die OFM Besigheidsuur om…
Wat presies het die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika vertraag?
Die minister van kommunikasie, Solly Malatsi, het 'n plan aangekondig wat die deur vir Elon Musk se SpaceX sal oopmaak om sy satelliet-breëbanddiens, Starlink, in Suid-Afrika te loods. Jan Vermeulen, redakteur van MyBroadband, sluit by die OFM Besigheidsuur aan om hierdie ontwikkeling te bespreek en verduidelik watter regulatoriese uitdagings die…
Cash Converters celebrates 30 years of successful operations in Southern Africa
OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Richard Mukheibir, CEO and co-founder of Cash Converters.
Begrip van die werkinge van SA se twee-pot aftree-stelsel (die eerste deel)
OFM Nuusbestuurder, Morné van Rooyen, skop ons twee-pot aftree-stelsel reeks af deur met Eric Jordaan van Crue Invest te gesels. Dit is die eerste deel van die reeks waar hulle die grondbeginsels van die stelsel bespreek
Regulations on Companies Amendment Act will improve understanding and implementation
We continue discussing the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). He says government needs to publish the implementation dates of the changes in the act and publish regulations accompanying some of those changes which will aid understanding…
Virseker bekroon as beste korttermynversekeraar
In 'n onlangse prestasie het Virseker die gesogte toekenning as beste korttermynversekeraar in die Ask Afrika Orange Index® verower. Hierdie toekenning, wat al 23 jaar lank 'n toonaangewende maatstaf is van uitnemendheid in kliëntediens, dek 26 industrieë en 200 handelsmerke. Meer as 48 000 kliënte se terugvoer word in ag…
Companies Amendment Act criticised for not being 'business friendly'
We discuss the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). The amendments require companies in the country to disclose their remuneration reports, policies and the pay gap between the highest and lowest-paid employees amongst other things. Grubb says…
Stem plaaslik, stem in Best of Bloem-toekennings – sperdatum kom nader
Ons hoor by Nettie de Beer, verkoopsbestuurder van Mahareng, die besigheid wat Bloemfontein Courant en Get It Bloemfontein publiseer, oor vanjaar se Best of Bloem leserskeuse-toekennings.
Eskom se spiraal van hoë kragtariewe
NWU se prof. Jan de Kock, SAIEE-president, gesels oor die spiraal van hoë kragtariewe.
Visa backlog progress is encouraging, but concerns remain
South African businesses are optimistic about the strides made in clearing the visa backlog, but speed may come at a cost. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, shares insights on the OFM Business Hour about the delicate balance between efficiency and accuracy in visa approvals following encouraging engagements with Home…
Botswana's import ban on SA fruits and vegetables disrupts trade relations
We unpack Botswana’s import bans on SA fruits and vegetables with Wolfe Logan Braude, manager of Agbiz Fruit on the OFM Business Hour.