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Business Unusual Podcast
As South Africa’s leader in business research, networking and conferencing, Topco Media has helped over 2 500 organisations connect and find value from our events. Over the last 21 years, we have worked with private and public departments and sectors such Microsoft, McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz and Coca Cola and government organisations such as the GCIS, DTI, DIRCO and DEA. The 10 000 organisations we conduct research each year, trust us to use quantitative and qualitative data to objectively grant…
Episodes
Business Unusual PodcastMark Furman: Your real competitor is not who you think it is
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Mark sat down with Ralf Fletcher to cut through the media hype to explain why AI is not a threat to be feared…
Business Unusual PodcastThandeka 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…
Business Unusual PodcastSimon 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…
Business Unusual PodcastClaude 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…
Business Unusual PodcastAlan 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…
Business Unusual PodcastFrom 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…
Business Unusual PodcastHow 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…
Business Unusual PodcastHow 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…
Business Unusual PodcastYou’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…
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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…
Business Unusual PodcastSilicon 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…
Business Unusual PodcastWhy 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…
Business Unusual Podcast‘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…
Business Unusual PodcastFrom 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…
Business Unusual PodcastFrom 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…
Business Unusual PodcastLeadership 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…
Business Unusual PodcastCFO 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…
Business Unusual PodcastFrom 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…
Business Unusual PodcastNavigating 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…
Business Unusual Podcast"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…
Business Unusual Podcast"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…
Business Unusual PodcastClosing 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…
Business Unusual PodcastBeyond 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…
Business Unusual PodcastHow 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…
Business Unusual PodcastTime 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…
Business Unusual PodcastA 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…
Business Unusual PodcastThe 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…
Business Unusual PodcastRevolutionise 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…
Business Unusual PodcastFrom 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…
Business Unusual PodcastWhy 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…
Business Unusual Podcast“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…
Business Unusual PodcastDon’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…
Business Unusual PodcastHow 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…
Business Unusual PodcastWhat 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…
Business Unusual PodcastLeadership 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
Business Unusual PodcastMeet 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…
Business Unusual PodcastOh, 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…
Business Unusual PodcastAre 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…
Business Unusual PodcastThere’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…
Business Unusual PodcastWhat 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…
Business Unusual PodcastMeet 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…
Business Unusual Podcast9 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…
Business Unusual Podcast“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…