Business Sense

Tech-Tuesday | Weather & Climate Modification

If human activities could change climate, would it be possible to change it on purpose, to suit us better? From 1945 into the 1970s, much effort went into studies of weather modification. American entrepreneurs tried cloud-seeding to enhance local rainfall, Russian scientists offered fabulous schemes of planetary engineering, and military…

24 Sep 1PM 28 min

Personal Finance | Budgeting Tips

Most of us know and understand the importance of budgeting, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the many details included in the budgeting process. How much should be allocated to what? How strict does one need to be, and how does one budget for the unexpected?

23 Sep 1PM 35 min

Shape Shifter | Becky K

Our Shape-Shifter today is Confidence Coach, Becky K, who is also a popular radio and television personality, podcaster, as well as a well sought after Emcee.

19 Sep 1PM 39 min

Entrepreneurship | Brand Innovations Design

Today we’re speaking to Whade Williams about his business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.

18 Sep 1PM 47 min

Tech-Tuesday | Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) looks at the manner in which human beings interact with computers, in an effort to research the design and use of computer technology. Damon Mubinde joins us to school us a little bit more about what all of that means.

17 Sep 1PM 36 min

Personal Finance | Emergency Fund vs. Insurance

Your car breaks down on a quiet road. Your fridge calls it quits a year after the warranty expires. A sudden family emergency means unplanned travel. Life loves to throw curveballs our way – and let’s be honest, it happens to all of us. So where does an emergency fund…

16 Sep 1PM 35 min

Shape Shifter | Sindisiwe Twala-Seboka

Our Shape-Shifter today is Sindisiwe Twala-Seboka, a retired journalist with a broad range of TV, radio and online journalism experience, among several other notable accolades which she will share with us in tonight’s conversation.

12 Sep 1PM 49 min

Entrepreneurship | Boutique Addict Beauty

Today we’re speaking to Jabu Mthiya about her business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.

11 Sep 1PM 44 min

Tech-Tuesday | The Ethics of Facial Recognition Systems

Facial recognition is not just a technological advancement; it has ethical and social implications and is about the values we want to uphold as a society. Now, this is a subject we started talking about last week, and today we continue with a look at the ethical side of facial…

10 Sep 1PM 30 min

Shape Shifter | Asanda Madi

Our Shape-Shifter today is Asanda Madi, a clinical psychologist and founder of Journal Cue, the Nedbank YouthX Award Winner of 2021, specialising in producing mental health tools for individuals who are struggling with existential depression, burnout, anxiety, as well as developing a positive mindset and those simply seeking to maintain…

5 Sep 1PM 47 min

Entrepreneurship | Africa Beyond Academy

Today we’re speaking to Takalani Tshivase about his business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.

4 Sep 1PM 40 min

Tech-Tuesday | Facial Recognition Systems: an AI Revolution or Privacy Threat?

Facial recognition technology has sparked many debates and controversies. It is one of the fastest growing surveillance technologies, and it is present in our everyday lives - often without us realising. Big Data Coach Timothy Oriedo joins us to tell us about some of the concerns around privacy and safety.

3 Sep 1PM 31 min

Personal Finance | The Role of Money Archetypes in Influencing Financial Planning Behaviour

As individuals, we all have unique perspectives and approaches to how we manage our finances. However, there are patterns in our behaviour that can be classified into different money archetypes. Vangile Makwakwa, author of “What’s Your Money Personality”, and no stranger to the show, joins us to share more about…

2 Sep 1PM 41 min

Shape Shifter | Caleb Sibeko

Intro: Our Shape-Shifter today is Caleb Sibeko, a seasoned business executive with over two decades of industry experience in Technology. Passionate about innovation, he has been instrumental in helping organisations with their transformational projects in technology.

29 Aug 1PM 49 min

Entrepreneurship | Mdange Logistics

Intro: Today we’re speaking to Busi Mgogoshe about her business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.

28 Aug 1PM 32 min

Tech-Tuesday | Food Technology

Intro: Ensuring that food is safe for consumption is a paramount concern. Food scientists are involved in identifying potential hazards, both chemical and microbial, and developing methods to minimize them. Dr. Minenhle Khoza joins us to share a little bit about her work in the food technology industry, and what…

27 Aug 1PM 36 min

Personal Finance | Thriving in Economic Downturn

Intro: A Business Tech article last week reported, “Credit check data from PayProp reveals that South African renters earning under R40,000 per month are still under significant financial strain, spending over 50% of their income on debt. The 475 basis point hikes in South Africa’s interest rates have driven consumer…

26 Aug 1PM 32 min

Shape Shifter | Nkhensani Chauke

Intro: Our Shape-Shifter today is Nkhensani Chauke, a Face of Gauteng Teenager Finalist who is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. She’ll be sharing with us about her pagentry journey as well as how she balances that with her university studies.

22 Aug 1PM 24 min

Entrepreneurship | KS Tech Logistics

Intro: Today we’re speaking to Ketiwe Zepi Sigodo about her business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.

21 Aug 1PM 30 min

Tech-Tuesday | Surface Web vs. Deep Web vs. Dark Web

Intro: These three terms are often a source of confusion, especially in connection with cybercrime and where that comes from. If you think that search engines like Google know about everything on the internet, you'd be wrong. Some stats from Worldwidewebsize.com show at the start of November 2017, search engines…

20 Aug 1PM 32 min