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Taking Care of Business on RISE fm

Wandile Mazibuko hosts Mpumalanga's very own business show, focusing on the international trends, and the local impact.

17h00-17h30, Mon to Thurs
Occasionally English South Africa Business News
134 Episodes
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TCOB: Urgent Action on Eskom's Electricity Pricing Plan as SA Faces Affordability Crisis

As South Africa grapples with an ongoing electricity affordability crisis, communities working with the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) call for urgent reforms to the country’s electricity pricing system. SAFCEI says Eskom’s application for a 36% tariff increase for 2025/26 will devastate Low-Income Households. SAFCEI warns that the…
3 Feb 10 min

TCOB: South African exporters of fresh produce to showcase in Germany

A group of fresh produce exporters have received support from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to showcase their proudly South African products in the South African National Pavilion at the Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025, scheduled to take place in Germany from 5-7 February 2025. Fruit Logistica…
31 Jan 7 min

TCOB: Skills-based careers vital to addressing SA's youth unemployment crisis

South Africa faces a youth unemployment rate exceeding 40%, with critical skills shortages in sectors like construction, renewable energy, and technical trades stifling economic growth. Shawn Theunissen, founder of Property Point, a leading enterprise and supplier development initiative, says schooling must prioritise creating pathways for young people to step into…
27 Jan 11 min

TCOB: Thuli Shongwe of Bayede! Wines

Bayede! differentiates itself by embodying a brand that portrays African traditions and heritage. The brand is about storytelling, a true authentic brand with 200 years of history. The fundamentals of creating employment and empowering previously disadvantaged communities. All their wines are endorsed by HM King Goodwill Zwelithini, the King of…
19 Sep 2024 9 min

TCOB: The 2024 Annual Prevention Conference at The Capital in Mbombela

The 2024 Annual Prevention Conference at The Capital in Mbombela on Thursday, 19 September. This event is a significant gathering in the metal industry, where subject matter experts discussed the latest innovations and engaged with key leaders in Health and Safety. The RMA Prevention Programme, led by Dr. Jessica Hutching—an…
19 Sep 2024 8 min

TCOB: Chinese car brands accelerate in South Africa despite market challenges

Chinese car brands are experiencing a surge in popularity across South Africa, defying market challenges. Despite overall retail sales facing pressure, the number of Chinese cars financed by Standard Bank Vehicle Finance has consistently increased year-on-year since 2022. We spoke to the Head of Dealer Sales and Marketing, Non-Metro at…
11 Sep 2024 9 min

TCOB: Making cents of why SMART goals beat TikTok trends

Social media wields unprecedented influence over lifestyle choices, from dietary habits to reading lists and even financial decisions. A recent GOBankingRates survey revealed that 34% of Gen Zs rely on TikTok for financial advice. Jean Rossouw is Head of CSI and Financial Education at Capitec and she urges individuals to…
11 Sep 2024 11 min

TCOB: Exxaro CEO Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa on the company's financial performance

Lower coal and iron ore prices weighed heavily on Exxaro as half-year headline earnings per share slumped 37% to R15.28, prompting the mining company to cut the interim dividend by 30% to 796c. Wandile Mazibuko had a conversation with the CEO of Exxaro Resources, Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa on the company’s…
19 Aug 2024 13 min

TCOB: The Climate Resilience Symposium 2024 review with Blessing Manale

The National Treasury in partnership with the Presidential Climate Commission, the World Bank, and a range of other partner organisations, held the 2-day Climate Resilience Symposium 2024 in Pretoria from 15-16 July 2024. The symposium looked at the role of the National Treasury in moving the needle on climate change…
16 Jul 2024 16 min

TCOB: Micro-Credentials Offer Bite-Sized Skills to Boost Youth Employability

South Africa's youth unemployment rate stands at 45,4% with a national average of 32.9%, highlighting the struggle many young people face entering the workforce. However, CBI- Electric Low-Voltage says this staggering number of unemployed and sometimes unemployable youth can be reduced through online micro-credentials which are compact courses certifying specific…
4 Jul 2024 9 min

TCOB: Pilates Instructor & Wellness Expert - Hlengiwe Mdaka

Hlengiwe M is a highly experienced and certified Pilates instructor with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. With 8 years of experience in the beauty, women empowerment, events coordination, and marketing sectors, Hlengiwe has honed her expertise in Pilates, helping clients of all ages and abilities…
4 Jul 2024 8 min

TCOB: Delmas First Development Engagement Session

The Delmas First initiative which is a community movement made up of many stakeholders in and around the Delmas area, with a common goal of working together to look after the town, keeping it safe, clean and restoring it to its former beauty, hosts a development engagement session. The session…
26 Jun 2024 12 min

TCOB: Why is group cover essential for small business impact?

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and have already laid the groundwork to turn your dream into a successful business, now is the time to consider what kind of legacy you are building. This begins with your employees and the security you offer as a leader. According to Rapule Mahlangu,…
25 Jun 2024 8 min

TCOB: Standard Bank records an increase in consumers using balloon payments

A 3rd of Standard Bank’s customers looking to buy a car have opted to include the maximum balloon payment in the past 12 months as South Africans continue to struggle with affordability as a result of high interest rates. Wandile Mazibuko spoke to Mothusi Dire, who is the Head, Dealer…
24 Jun 2024 6 min

Entrepreneurship Thursday: Founder of Invision Business Solutions in eMalahleni

Invision Business Solutions is a waste management/lubrication company based in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga Province. The company was founded in 2022 and is 100% black owned and provides services such as: Daily Bio-medical waste removals. X-ray disposals. Hazardous waste removal. Bio-medical bins. Medical devices disposals. Supply of medical devices. Supply of hazmat/hazchem…
20 Jun 2024 9 min

Five (5) investment hacks for young investors

Only 20% of South African Youth invest their money. South Africa’s pioneering alternative investment company, SV Capital, begs the question as to why the majority of young South Africans are failing dismally at building their net-worth, and how to remedy their shortcomings. As part of our youth month conversations, Wandile…
20 Jun 2024 8 min

The Human 'X-FACTOR' in AI-Driven Marketing

Artificial Intellegence (AI) has taken the world by storm and we have heard of conversations across industry gatherings and in hushed conference calls where professionals half-joked about AI potentially rendering traditional skills redundant. Wandile Mazibuko spoke to Jhene Nel; Divisional Head of Sales at Webfluential, who says that AI wasn’t…
19 Jun 2024 7 min
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