• Anthony Thunström, CEO of TFG, discusses the company's annual results with Bruce Whitfield. TFG reported a 22% full year increase in online turnover, amid rising competition from Chinese retailers Shein and Temu. The group announced that online retail sales reached R5.6 billion, accounting for 9.9% of the total retail turnover for the year. This growth in online sales is largely due to the success of their Bash platform in South Africa.
• Patrick Mathidi, head of Equities at Aluwani Capital Partners joins host Bruce Whitfield to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance.
• Bruce Whitfield is joined by Founder & Manufacturer of Nungu Diamonds Kealeboga Pule to speak to us on the intriguing sector of the state of Luxury diamond sector.

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• Portfolio Manager at VestAct Asset Management, Michael Treherne joins Bruce Whitfield to speak about Nvidia which seems to be stirring the water, we find out what we need to know about this company.
• Sygnia co-founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka tells Bruce Whitfield of how she was affected by a data breach at Discovery Insure. Discovery leaked the personal information of 19 of its customers to phone call scammers, including residential addresses and policy details.
• Business think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) CEO Ann Bernstein tells Bruce Whitfield that a new coalition government has a mountain to climb. The CDE has been carrying out policy research for a new economic agenda it wants to see implemented and warns that country's leaders are "running out of time".
• Chantal Marx, Head of equity research at FNB Wealth and Investments and Bruce Whitfield to discuss how companies behave around mergers and acquisitions.

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• Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst and MD at EE Business Intelligence, joins Bruce Whitfield to discuss how The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is negotiating with authorities to potentially increase the free electricity provided to low-income households. Currently, over 8 million households in South Africa benefit from the free basic electricity (FBE) program, receiving 50 kWh per month. At the end of May, Nersa approved a new rate for FBE, which municipalities must pay Eskom for supplying this free power. Starting July 1, the rate for the 2024/25 municipal financial year will be 194.40c/kWh, a 12.5% increase from the previous rate of 172.76c/kWh.
• Siobhan Redford, Economist at RMB takes host, Bruce Whitfield through The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index. It edged up ahead of the national election in May, with businesses in the country taking a wait-and-see approach to the country’s future now that the results have been declared.
• Siphiwe Moyo, Executive Director of the Organisational Behaviour Institute, joins Bruce Whitfield to discuss fostering an inclusive work environment amidst political noise. They explore strategies for leaders and HR to navigate sensitive topics, promote open dialogue, and create a sense of belonging and respect within diverse teams. Maintaining such an environment, especially during South African coalition talks, can enhance employee engagement, productivity, and overall organisational success.
• Bruce Whitfield profiles Zwelakhe Mnguni, the CIO of Benguela Global Fund Managers. Mnguni grew up in a squatter camp in Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg. After finishing school, he worked as a security guard for four years to save money for his education. Despite his humble beginnings and challenging circumstances, Mnguni pursued his dreams. Today, he is a co-founder of Benguela Global Fund Managers and serves as its chief investment officer, overseeing R7.2 billion in assets under management.

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