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Business Unusual PodcastNavigating social media policy in Africa - Meta's Duduetsang MakuseIn this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media, engages with Duduetsang Makuse, Public Policy Manager for SADC at Meta. This episode delves into navigating the complexities of social media policy in Africa compared to global standards. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2024-06-2857 min
Business Unusual Podcast"I built the 'Amazon' of Zimbabwe" - Kudakwashe Manzanga, CEO, The Daily Sale ShopIn this Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media is joined by Zimbabwean tech entrepreneur, Kudakwashe Manzanga, the CEO of The Daily Sale Shop, an e-commerce platform offering over 12 million products. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2024-06-2749 min
Business Unusual Podcast"How I got 1.6 million youth registered to vote" - Insights from Alexandria ProcterIn the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer, Topco Media is joined by Tech Founder Alexandria Procter, of DigsConnect. The duo delve into Alexandria's new book Upstart sharing insights of scaling up business in Africa, how to balance one's many important roles in life as well as the importance of youth voting. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2024-06-2043 min
Business Unusual PodcastWhy you have to be a number's person to be an entrepreneurIn the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher, chats to Ciko about his journey from entrepreneurship to corporate leadership. They reflect on the importance of sales, leading with humanity, understanding what motivates individuals and Ciko emphasises the importance of adapting to working with people on their terms, rather than their own and more. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2023-10-2651 min
Business Unusual PodcastHow I made R3 800 000 in 1 minuteOla 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 the full podcast on YouTube2023-09-141h 02
Business Unusual PodcastWhat makes a CEO? Meet the man finding the X FactorFor 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 South Africa’s Top Money Makers Watch the full podcast on YouTube2023-06-2951 min
Business Unusual PodcastLeadership Secrets: What you didn't know about getting things doneIn 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 YouTube2023-06-1545 min
Business Unusual PodcastMeet Jessica Spira: Virgin Active South Africa's MDAfter 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 involved in huge transactions, such as the reverse listing of Mediclinic, Jessica Spira knows all about building trust and strengthening relationships. In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Jessica is in conversation with Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher. Listen as she takes him through her journey, the insights she’s picked up along the way, and how Virgin Active South Africa is thinking about their product offering. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2023-05-251h 03
Business Unusual PodcastOh, the places you could go: Meet MSC Cruises SA's MD, Ross VolkIn 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 survived the pandemic, how they’re thinking about and integrating all aspects of ESG into their operations, how they’re navigating the tourism market in the region and more.2023-03-0940 min
Business Unusual PodcastAre you creating value for your brand? Meet Nedbank's Khensani NobandaIn the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Khensani is in conversation with Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher. Starting with her own fascinating journey, Khensani takes us through the thinking of one of the country’s leading marketing professionals. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2022-12-081h 03
Business Unusual PodcastThere’s a flood of capital and we need to ride the waveIn the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with David about sustainable investing and reasons to be optimistic about South Africa. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2022-12-0151 min
Business Unusual Podcast9 Tips from Takealot Group's CEO: How to break into retail with e-commerceIn the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media is in conversation with Mamongae about the transformative impact of e-commerce, what it takes to solve complex problems and what we need to consider as e-commerce continues its growth. Watch the full podcast on YouTube2022-10-061h 07
Business Unusual Podcast“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing wrong” - Meet Arnie MalhamIn 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 your business, how to ensure that you hold yourself accountable as an entrepreneur and how personal growth within an organisation can lead to continued success. More podcasts from Topco Media2022-09-0852 min
Business Unusual PodcastNobody wants to do business with someone who doesn't believe in themselves - Meet Mike AbelWhen 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 doing business in South Africa, Mike believes we need to be changing our perception of the challenges we are faced with. What we think of the world becomes our reality. As the Chief Executive Partner of M&C SAATCHI ABEL, one of South Africa’s most successful advertising agencies, Mike has had to develop a keen understanding of how products and services are perceived.
In the latest Business Unusual Podcas...2022-04-141h 06Business Unusual PodcastHe can’t read or write, yet has developed over 3 500 innovations in 20 years - Meet Bob MoestaTo 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 had a key role in 3 500 products being developed and brought to the world it would be an understatement to say that his knowledge could fill countless books.
A speaker at the upcoming Africa Tech Week conference, Bob is one of the pioneers of the Jobs-to-be-Done theory and the author of Demand-Side Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress.
In the latest Business Unusual Podcast...2022-04-071h 04Business Unusual PodcastWhy is everyone afraid to talk about sales - CEO Sean RileyTo 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 Africa, packing turf on a truck in London while it snows, teaching himself how to write code that Credit Suisse used for almost two decades, selling a business that went on to staggering success and now running a business whose clients are multinationals: Twitter, Spotify, Snapchat and Verizon Media. There’s very little Sean Riley hasn’t done and very little opportunities he hasn’t taken, to tremendous success.
In the late...2022-03-1059 minBusiness Unusual PodcastSouth African self-made millionaire Stafford Masie - Focusing on humanityFocusing 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 offering up his experience and expertise as a member of various boards and lecturer at business schools. He’s gone from an analyst to a tech investor and is widely known as the man who brought Google to South Africa. Stafford considers himself lucky to have been able to have seen the birth of the internet as we know it, working in the US and South Africa as the te...2021-12-151h 19Business Unusual PodcastRethinking healthcare - Dr. Brian Ruff & Dr. Visegan SubrayenRethinking 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 sit at the helm of PPO Serve, who offer innovative solutions for the delivery of care. They identified inefficiencies with doctors working in silos, instead of multidisciplinary teams, and a global lack of patient-centric management systems. Dr. Ruff, CEO and co-founder, is a rheumatologist with a qualification in Health Economics and experience in both the private and public sector. Dr. Subrayen, COO, spent time as a clinician before moving into hospital management an...2021-12-081h 06Business Unusual PodcastSimplify.hr’s Marc Privett focus on being people-purposedHow 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 Manager of Careers24 and Simplify.hr at Media24 (Pty) Ltd., South Africa's leading jobs destination. He has extensive marketing, product and operational management experience with leading online organisations both locally and abroad. He has worked with FTSE100 companies and start-ups alike within the online classifieds, gaming and search spaces, with a focus on maximising revenue and market share.
This year, Marc will be in attendance at the Future of...2021-11-0444 min
Top Women Business Unusual Podcast“Strong women have the chance to make the change they need in the mining industry”“Strong women have the chance to make the change they need in the mining industry” - Impala Platinum (Implats) leading women weigh in
The mining industry has long been one of South Africa's largest sectors, but women are still a minority in its workforce. Impala Platinum (Implats) is one of the world's foremost producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals (PGMs). The company aims to attract the best people in the industry and to maximise their potential, increasing organisational capacity and positioning Implats as an employer of choice. At the forefront of their mission is Diversity & Inclusion, maki...2021-10-1252 min
Top Women Business Unusual Podcast“Digital Training Empowers Women” - Meet Mariana Santos, founder of Chicas PoderosasMariana Santos from Lisbon wants to change the world, and is working on it right now. She founded Chicas Poderosas, a non-profit organisation that aims to bring more women into technology. The organisation was founded in Latin America, back in 2013 while she was an ICFJ fellow. Chicas Poderosas is a global community that ignites change by inspiring and developing women in the media and creating opportunities for all voices to be heard.
In this week’s Standard Bank Top Women Podcast, Head of Editorial for Topco Media, Fiona Wakelin, sits down with Mariana Santos to discuss the representation of...2021-09-2853 minTop Women Business Unusual PodcastAre you experiencing Tangible Value Impact through Tech? – meet Mushfiqoh Samodien, Director at Aspire SolutionsBusiness Director at Aspire Solutions, Mushfiqoh Samodien, is celebrated for her passion for South African businesses, out-the-box thinking, and her incredible keynote speaking capabilities. As the recipient of the 2020 Standard Bank Top Women Award, in the ‘Top Woman in Tech’ category, Mushfiqoh continues to aim higher in her field and hopes to educate others along the way. A mom who takes keeping healthy seriously and a true role model, she has shown exemplary leadership and a knack for juggling multiple roles on a daily basis.
In the latest Standard Bank Top Women podcast, Fiona Wakelin, Head of Editorial for...2021-09-2142 minBusiness Unusual Podcast“Transformation Informs Sustainable Success!” — Mfundo Nkuhlu, COO at the Nedbank GroupMfundo 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 (Hons), Strategic Management in Banking (Insead), and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, in the USA. Mfundo believes that banks need to navigate through dramatic changes in innovation and regulation, and that in working with others it is his responsibility to be able to anticipate and assess impact on his people, the work environment, the business operating model, the culture and diversity, and solutions to the market.
In the...2021-09-151h 02Top Women Business Unusual PodcastIs your content making an impact? Aisha Baker, “The Accidental Entrepreneur”Founder and Owner of Baked Online, Aisha Baker-Parnell is an award-winning digital content creator and entrepreneur with a flair for all things beauty, fashion and lifestyle. One of South Africa’s most beloved style icons and businesswomen, Aisha is a remarkable example of the results that can come from utilising social media to its full potential. Today, as a mother of two and wife to cricketer Wayne Parnell, Aisha continues to be an iconic creative through her eclectic array of entrepreneurial endeavours.
In her latest podcast, Aisha Baker sits down with Topco Media’s Head of Marketing, Karla Flet...2021-09-1348 minBusiness Unusual PodcastGet Customer Obsessed! Co-Founder of LIFT SA, Jonathan Ayache talks ‘risky business’ this weekJonathan Ayache is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of LIFT, South Africa’s newest and most innovative airline, operated by Global Aviation Operations (Pty), which launched on December 10, 2020. Together with co-founder Gidon Novick, Jonathan has shown dedication to creating an airline that is customer-obsessed; one that’s super-efficient, leverages off record low input costs and is both agile and flexible.
In the latest Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, engages in conversation with Jonathan Ayache to chat about how to handle hyper-growth and ‘the unexpected’. Jonathan provides amazing insight on taking risky leaps in your car...2021-09-0851 minTop Women Business Unusual Podcast“The liberation of women needs to be a global movement!”– Sodfa Daaji, Campaign Coordinator Nala Feminist CollectiveHaving faced tradegy as a teenage girl, today Sodfa Daaji is a remarkable Women's Rights Advocate, who is passionate about Feminist Jurisprudence. Currently, Sodfa is the Campaign Coordinator for the Nala Feminist Collective – guided by the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto targeting the political, digital and offline spaces - its areas of work focus on Advocacy, Research and Fellowships. She is also the Executive Director of the African Legal Think Tank on Women's Rights.
In her latest podcast, Sodfa sits down with the Head of Editorial for Topco Media, Fiona Wakelin, to discuss her 28 year journey within the Wo...2021-09-0742 minBusiness Unusual Podcast“LIVE a legacy, don’t just LEAVE one!” - Johan Minnie, Group Executive - Liberty GroupJohan 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 extensive knowledge of business strategy, execution, marketing and sales management. Prior to joining Liberty SA, he worked within Law, taking on mergers and acquisitions. However, he soon learnt that he felt more passionate about the ‘people’ rather than the hefty amounts of ‘paperwork’. For Johan, it’s all about building trust and meaningful relationships with people to ensure the best outcome, and overall customer experience.
In the latest Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Top...2021-09-0147 minBusiness Unusual Podcast“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 contributions to First National Bank (FNB), where he took on the role of CEO for many years, he is now known as the Investment Professional behind Montegray Capital Pty Ltd. – providing growth capital, strategic advice and access to networks. Since stepping down from his position as CEO of FNB, Michael has successfully invested in more than 25 ventures such as Rain, Bank Zero, and NMRQL. Michael is a dedicated reader and enjoys discussing ideas and strategies with field experts. He...2021-08-2630 minBusiness Unusual Podcast“We need to adopt a global mindset” - Nyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric Southern AfricaNyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric (GE) Southern Africa, has a fascinating background, having matriculated at just 15 and obtained his first degree at 18. Nyimpini is a continual learner and is passionate about skills development and job creation. In 2020, he became the President for Southern Africa Markets at GE, with expertise in strategy, marketing, sales, digital transformation, data analytics, business turnaround, private equity, stakeholder management, and market development.
In the latest Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, engages in conversation with Nyimpini Mabunda to discuss growth and challenges, as Mabunda believes that people simply need the...2021-08-1957 minBusiness Unusual PodcastLouis Buys, Founder and CEO of The DeltaLouis 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 of The Delta, is a young entrepreneur with flair and deep love for puzzling together all the pieces that go into getting startups off the ground. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Louis went on to study at the University of Cape Town, completing a BSc in Mechatronic Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Today, Louis possesses key experience and insight into securing business investments and implementing successful business strategies.
2021-08-121h 00Business Unusual PodcastTaking on the “African Agenda” - Thomas GeorgeTaking on the “African Agenda” - Thomas George, Managing Director & Geography Head: Africa at Wipro Limited, talks agility, alignment and new transformation strategies
Thomas George, Managing Director & Geography Head: Africa at Wipro Limited, is a seasoned professional in the IT and ICT space. Understanding much of Wipro’s digital transformation processes, today, Thomas’s journey with the organisation has seen many structural changes and beneficial experiences. Wipro has seen massive transformation over the past year, with a major focus on making the organisation as agile as possible. Thus, Thomas has key insight into business growth, customer acquisitions, customer satisfac...2021-08-0457 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastRolene Strauss inspires women in SA: “Self-confidence is key to personal growth”Rolene Strauss’s life, since winning Miss SA and being crowned Miss World in 2014, has been one of total transformation. A leading woman in many spheres, Rolene’s initial passion was Medicine, which she studied before getting married and becoming a mother. For Rolene, family comes first, thus, she understands the many roles women have to juggle on a daily basis whilst trying to achieve all the goals they’ve set for themselves. She believes that if she opens up about her self-confidence journey and shares valuable insight, many women will be able to uplift themselves and find their true purpos...2021-06-1439 min
Business Unusual PodcastHow an international model just banked R58 m for his Crypto startup - Sean Sanders, CEO of RevixSean Sanders is the young mastermind behind Revix - a platform that enables everyday people to grow their wealth by investing in emerging themes, sectors and asset classes in an automated and effortless way. Sean and his business partner Louis Buys launched Revix in 2018, and today the business has offices in both Cape Town and the London - and will soon be adding Frankfurt, Germany, to their list. Just recently, Sean and his team also secured R58.5m in offshore capital funding - the crypto enthusiast has definitely come a long way from selling skateboard stickers as a teen entrepreneur...2021-05-2657 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastTogether we build it - Extremely Together Hajer ShariefTogether we build it - Extremely Together Hajer Sharief on democracy and youth empowerment
Hajer Sharief, co-founder of the Together We Build it NGO in Libya and an Extremely Together Young Leader of the Kofi Annan Foundation, is known for playing a key role in peacebuilding and conflict prevention. An initiative of the Kofi Annan Foundation's Extremely Together initiative, Hajer has also assisted in designing the first ever youth-led countering violent extremism toolkit. A former member of the UN Advisory Group of Experts for the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, Hajer is a recognised UN Women...2021-05-1841 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastWomen Need More Access! - Dr. Vera Songwe highlights economic harmony & gender peace goalsBorn in Kenya, Dr. Vera Songwe is a highly regarded economist and banking executive, with a long history of providing policy advice on development and a wealth of experience in delivering development results for Africa, as well as a demonstrated strong and clear strategic vision for the continent. Vera took up the role as the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in August 2017 - at the level of Under Secretary-General. Dr. Songwe has, to date, published multiple resources and policy ideas on development and economic issues.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Karla Fletcher, He...2021-05-1847 min
Business Unusual PodcastTech shakes up the property industry! Scott Picken of Wealth Migrate fills us inScott Picken is a South African-born real estate investor and serial fintech entrepreneur, who is popularly known for his amazing business acumen. As the co-founder and Chairman of the Board at Wealth Migrate (launched in 2010) - the remarkable fintech company that offers real estate investments on its online marketplace through crowdfunding - Scott has authored Property Going Global (2014) and has expert knowledge in acquiring and maintaining wealth.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media engages in conversation with Scott Picken to discuss the challenges surrounding crowdfunding, regulation practices and compliance, and the pr...2021-05-051h 00
Business Unusual PodcastBe a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio hostBe a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host, talks pushing the envelope for greater success
Ashraf Garda, known for his popular show on SAfm Radio, is a seasoned Programme Director and MC, who is highly-skilled in conference facilitation and moderation. Ashraf is the chief driver behind the project titled Champion South Africa - a nation building movement with the vision to move South Africa from a mid-table nation to a champion nation. Ashraf promotes excellence with his keynote talk titled ‘Champion People Build Champion Nations’ – a project that is great for team buildi...2021-04-2827 min
Business Unusual Podcast‘We are human after all’ - Prof Shirley Zinn discusses growth, generosity & how to live a purposeful lifeBorn and raised in the Cape Flats area, Professor Shirley faced many challenges, but defied all odds, obtaining an M.Ed from the University of the Western Cape, and eventually completing a PhD at Harvard University. She successfully transitioned into the HR space, working as the Group Executive for HR at Nedbank and HR Director at Standard Bank South Africa. In 2008, Shirely was awarded ‘Top Business Women of the Year’ at the annual Top Women Awards. Today, she is a Consultant, running her own business, and is the published Author of Swimming Up Stream (2015) – a must read which truly inspires human...2021-04-191h 06
Top Women Business Unusual Podcast‘We are human after all’ - Prof Shirley Zinn discusses growth, generosity & how to live a purposeful lifeBorn and raised in the Cape Flats area, Professor Shirley faced many challenges, but defied all odds, obtaining an M.Ed from the University of the Western Cape, and eventually completing a PhD at Harvard University. She successfully transitioned into the HR space, working as the Group Executive for HR at Nedbank and HR Director at Standard Bank South Africa. In 2008, Shirely was awarded ‘Top Business Women of the Year’ at the annual Top Women Awards. Today, she is a Consultant, running her own business, and is the published Author of Swimming Up Stream (2015) – a must read which truly inspires human...2021-04-191h 06
Business Unusual Podcast‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper - How to embrace workplace differences and elevate your business
President & Co-Founder of Integris Performance Advisors, Brett M. Cooper is renowned for influencing thousands of people in government, non-profits, and corporate America to work together in more productive, more effective, and more human ways. He is a best-selling author of Solving the People Problem: Essential Skills You Need to Lead and Succeed in Today's Workplace (2020), and was listed as number 1 on Entrepreneur's 2021 Must-Read list. Brett’s professional goal is to help others build work relationships that really work, and he...2021-04-1455 min
Business Unusual PodcastStartup Success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor GoslingHow to make your second startup a success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, talks capital, cashflow & customer acquisition
Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, believes that South African SMMEs deserve a concerted effort, involving the nation, and that if partnerships are emphasised, our country could keep more businesses open - and lower unemployment rates. As a Chartered Accountant, Trevor and his co-founder, Neil Welman, launched Lulalend in 2014, in hopes of providing optimal support for startups in order to strengthen the economy. For Trevor, it’s all about making fairer financial opportunities for SMMEs a reality.
In this week’s Bu...2021-04-0755 min
Business Unusual PodcastHow do we take control of our future - Jon SaneiIt’s the right thing to do! The importance of transparency for clients and staff
Best-selling author, 4x TedX speaker, and futures strategist, John Sanei, is passionate about psychology and technology, and engaging with brands across the globe to assist in building an optimal mental approach needed to make their future more abundant than they ever thought possible. With the launch of his first book in 2017, titled What’s Your Moonshot?, John inspired readers across the globe to be brave enough to ask bold, critical questions about the future. In his second book, Magnetiize (2018), he poses compelling questions such...2021-03-2457 min
Business Unusual PodcastSorbet Group Founder, Ian Fuhr, talks paradigm shifts: culture-driven leadershipCEO of The Hatch Institute, Ian Fuhr, talks paradigm shifts: culture-driven leadership and improving customer service
CEO of The Hatch Institute and Founder of the Sorbet Group, Ian Fuhr, has come a long way since starting his very first business in the late 1970s. Today, he is a respected serial entrepreneur with seasoned experience in leadership and creating exemplary business cultures. For Ian, culture always comes first; without it a business cannot thrive.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media chats with Ian about facing failures head on and turning ch...2021-03-171h 00
Business Unusual PodcastCEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competenceFrom CFO to CEO: Chris Zietsman, CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence
CEO of Snapscan, Chris Zietsman, has a background in Accounting and Auditing, and is passionate about merging finance and technology to lighten the load for all South Africans. Founded in 2013, the business launched one of the first mobile payment apps in South Africa - combining ingenuity with Standard Bank's impressive financial infrastructure and expertise. Starting out as the company’s Finance Officer in 2016, Chris was appointed as CEO in 2019, and Snapscan has made significant strides ever since.
In this week’s Business Unus...2021-03-1046 min
Business Unusual PodcastAfrica needs more successes to motivate more funding!Alex Thomson from Naked Insurance talks about how important funding is and what Africa can do to get more funding.
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Top Women Business Unusual PodcastVisualising success and security: a talk on cybertech and youth empowerment with Anna CollardAnna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, stepped into the Cyber Security and Tech space merely by ‘coincidence’, as she puts it. If anything, she is the perfect example of the saying ‘If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead your right into your purpose’. Anna, who is of German roots, has spent 20 years in the field, and is extremely passionate about raising awareness around safe online practices, phishing tactics and empowering young women in tech. A mom, avid runner, and techpreneur, she was the recipient of the Women in T...2021-02-1850 min
Business Unusual PodcastVisualising success and security: a talk on cybertech and youth empowerment with Anna CollardAnna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, stepped into the Cyber Security and Tech space merely by ‘coincidence’, as she puts it. If anything, she is the perfect example of the saying ‘If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead your right into your purpose’. Anna, who is of German roots, has spent 20 years in the field, and is extremely passionate about raising awareness around safe online practices, phishing tactics and empowering young women in tech. A mom, avid runner, and techpreneur, she was the recipient of the Women in T...2021-02-1850 min
Business Unusual PodcastInsurance companies want to talk to you as little as possibleAlex Thomson from Naked Insurance talks about how they look at changing the insurance landscape and improving the consumers insurance experience!
Listen to more insightful conversations on the Topco Business Unusual Podcast2021-02-1703 min
Business Unusual PodcastIt’s all about being transparent: An insightful talk with Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex ThomsonIt’s all about being transparent: An insightful talk with Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex Thomson
Committed to changing the Insurtech game, Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex Thomson, has a background in Insurance and Consultancy, and is passionate about changing the longstanding ‘Insurance Narrative’ in South Africa. Founded in 2016, the business concept was conceived as Alex, along with his two co-founders – Sumarie Greybe and Ernest North – saw a gap in the market for bringing customers instant and hassle-free cover for their home, car and other items, through an automated digital process. Naked Insurance was, also, the recipient of the Africa...2021-02-031h 01
Business Unusual PodcastBasani Maluleke, CEO of African Bank Ltd., talks customer centricity, culture and collaborationCEO of African Bank, Basani Maluleke is passionate about finance and studying the intricacies of customer behaviour. Her top priority, since taking the lead role at African Bank in 2018, has been to revamp the bank and work towards sustainable profitability, whilst maintaining and enhancing the relationship with new and existing customers. Basani believes that the Covid-19 pandemic has altered the financial services sector in South Africa, pushing it to learn and adapt at an increased rate.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media sits down with Basani Maluleke to discuss her journey as...2021-01-2057 min
Business Unusual PodcastWayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19Wayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19, and tracking key trends post COVID-19 to reinvent your business model, and re-energise your team culture
Founder and CEO at BASALT, Cape Town, Wayne Zwiers, is passionate about being a tech solutions builder, witnessing amazing advancements in society from brilliant African tech companies, creating a holistic workplace environment that inspires employees. He is a Board Member at the Entrepreneur Organisation (EO) and the Founder of Tech Relief (NGO). His philosophy encompasses two main elements: Discipline and Decompression.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of To...2020-12-1749 min
Business Unusual PodcastBeing an entrepreneur is not for the faint-hearted: An insightful talk with CEO of Maredi Technologies, Maredi ThemaMaredi Thema, Founder and CEO of Maredi Technologies ─ the ICT company providing ICT Infrastructure solutions to public and private sector clients ─ views his role as a leader as ‘the soil that nourishes the seeds of possibilities and potential in others’. Just this year, his company was granted the accolade of Best Employer of the Year at the BBQ Awards 2020. In previous years, Maredi has been recognised by the National Business Awards (2018) in the ‘Fast Growth’ and ‘Top Young Executive’ categories.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, engages in conversation with Maredi Thema to discuss the imp...2020-12-0249 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastAndrea Böhmert Co-Managing Partner at Knife CapitalCo-Managing Partner at Knife Capital, Cape Town, Andrea Böhmert, is passionate about planning how to strategically and successfully scale businesses, and meeting the entrepreneurs responsible for building them. She is actively involved in numerous initiatives aiming to accelerate the African entrepreneurial ecosystem, and is a member of The Institute of Directors in South Africa NPC (IoDSA). Her mandate is simple: Make optimal use of knowledge, networks and funding.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media sits down with Andrea Böhmert to discuss a host of venture-capital-related themes, from addressing the COVID-19 indu...2020-11-301h 01
Business Unusual PodcastHead of Google South Africa talks about digital skills post COVID-19Head of Google South Africa, Alistair Mokoena, is a Professor of Practice in all spheres of his life, advocating for the pursuit of education and knowledge. Alistair believes that in order to grow and transform, South African businesses need to learn to adapt and upskill, by investing in digital tools.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media engages in critical conversation with Alistair Mokoena to discuss the importance of digitalisation in businesses. From embracing failure to boosting accessibility – they unpack it all in length. Alistair shares valuable messages of hope and purpose surrounding the...2020-11-1842 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastHow organisations can better manage emerging cultural transitions - Jasmin PillayJasmin Pillay talks on how organisations can better manage emerging cultural transitions alongside spontaneous digital disruption
HR Director of Microsoft South Africa, Jasmin Pillay, is a strong advocate for taking a programmatic approach to cultivating organisations that are seeking out and amplifying the potential of their individual employees. She believes that “the HOW is important”, as South Africa now faces massive transformation and workplace culture shifts, propelling the HR function to greater heights. Her broad portfolio over the years has provided her with direct experience, across a variety of international destinations and multi-nationals, including experience with people management and...2020-11-1659 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastGroup Chief Digital and Fintech Officer at MTN unpacks her journey and her visionFasten your seat belts! This is a powerful conversation! Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer at MTN unpacks her journey and her vision
Last week Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher spoke to award-winning Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer at MTN, Yolanda Cuba. Since winning the Top Empowerment Business Woman of the Year Award in 2006, Yolanda has steadily climbed the ladder to success while staying true to herself, her upbringing and her core values. Success comes with hard hard work and in Yolanda’s case the application of a determined, enquiring mind which was honed in her childhood homes of...2020-11-091h 10
Business Unusual PodcastTransforming Lives and Communities - Dr Snowy KhozaIn this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, speaks to multiple award winner Dr Snowy Khoza, Group CEO of Bigen Africa and renowned for driving business growth in the infrastructure development sector. Born into a family which suffered extreme hardship, Dr Khoza has become one of the most influential women on the continent, and is passionate about transforming the lives of disadvantaged communities. Watch this inspiring podcast.
Dr Khoza is a seasoned executive, acknowledged strategist and development activist in the infrastructure development space. She is the Group CEO and previous Executive Chairperson of th...2020-10-1358 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastTransforming Lives and Communities - Dr Snowy KhozaIn this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, speaks to multiple award winner Dr Snowy Khoza, Group CEO of Bigen Africa and renowned for driving business growth in the infrastructure development sector. Born into a family which suffered extreme hardship, Dr Khoza has become one of the most influential women on the continent, and is passionate about transforming the lives of disadvantaged communities. Watch this inspiring podcast.
Dr Khoza is a seasoned executive, acknowledged strategist and development activist in the infrastructure development space. She is the Group CEO and previous Executive Chairperson of th...2020-10-1358 min
Business Unusual PodcastTheo Baloyi, CEO of Bathu Shoes – a proudly South African success story stepping into AfricaIn our podcast this week, Karla Fletcher, Head of Marketing at Topco Media speaks to Theo Baloyi, Founder and CEO of Bathu Shoes – a truly South African business success story. While living with his uncle in Alexandra, Theo completed a BCom Accounting degree and went on to work in South Africa for two years and then the Middle East. It was during his time in the Middle East that the 30-year-old accountant-turned entrepreneur saw a gap in the sneaker market. He noticed that on a global level there was something missing − an African sneaker brand portraying an authentically honest African stor...2020-09-3038 min
Top Women Business Unusual PodcastLeanne Manas on the secrets of being a successful journalist and the importance of being heardOriginally shy and introverted, Leanne Manas found a voice and a dream. As one of South Africa’s most prominent journalists and news anchors, she certainly found her way. What sets Leanne apart from many others who do what she does is her steadfast belief in what she’s there to do. Leanne wholeheartedly maintains that she’s not there to teach anyone a lesson or change their mind − she’s there to listen and give people a voice. “I’m not a court of law and never will be,” she says. From Leanne’s perspective, her role is to inform people and...2020-09-1841 min
Business Unusual PodcastLeanne Manas on the secrets of being a successful journalist and the importance of being heardOriginally shy and introverted, Leanne Manas found a voice and a dream. As one of South Africa’s most prominent journalists and news anchors, she certainly found her way. What sets Leanne apart from many others who do what she does is her steadfast belief in what she’s there to do. Leanne wholeheartedly maintains that she’s not there to teach anyone a lesson or change their mind − she’s there to listen and give people a voice. “I’m not a court of law and never will be,” she says. From Leanne’s perspective, her role is to inform people and...2020-09-1841 minTop Women Business Unusual PodcastThe importance of staying in your lane with Becky MotumoIn this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media Director, Karla Fletcher, sits down with Becky Motumo − Sports Talent & Brand Manager for Caster Semenya and Carol Tshabalala. Becky is also a radio personality and fitness model who believes whole-heartedly in empowering young South African girls and pointing them in directions which they may not originally have considered. She believes in recognising what you’re good at and knowing how to use it.
Becky, Caster and Carol are a formidable trio. The three of them are committed to empowering young girls and familiarising them with the idea that sport-related jobs a...2020-09-1433 min
Business Unusual PodcastThe importance of staying in your lane with Becky MotumoIn this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media Director, Karla Fletcher, sits down with Becky Motumo − Sports Talent & Brand Manager for Caster Semenya and Carol Tshabalala. Becky is also a radio personality and fitness model who believes whole-heartedly in empowering young South African girls and pointing them in directions which they may not originally have considered. She believes in recognising what you’re good at and knowing how to use it.
Becky, Caster and Carol are a formidable trio. The three of them are committed to empowering young girls and familiarising them with the idea that sport-related jobs a...2020-09-1433 min
Business Unusual PodcastHearing vs listening. Talking youth entrepreneurship and active listening with Lincoln MaliWhat makes Lincoln Mali so refreshing and interesting to talk to is that he places such importance on interpersonal relationships within the workplace. He attributes much success in the workplace to simply listening, not judging and being present.
On this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with Lincoln, the Chairman of Diner’s Club South Africa, who has been at Standard Bank for 19 years.
Among other topics, Ralf and Lincoln discuss how we can give more opportunities to younger people, the importance of really listening and how to need to relook at h...2020-09-091h 11Top Women Business Unusual PodcastThe benefits of being audacious and taking risks with Tara Fela-DurotoyeTara Fela-Durotoye is an entrepreneurial powerhouse. But more than that, she is real. As a beauty entrepreneur, lawyer and founder of House of Tara, she has received multiple national and international awards for her contribution to the industry and active role in entrepreneurship and empowerment among women. Although Tara is undoubtedly an expert in the field of entrepreneurship, she remains open to learning new things and takes ownership of her mistakes. Tara’s philosophy for getting what you require? Have the audacity to ask for what you want and make no apologies for it.
In this week’s Top Wome...2020-09-071h 00
Business Unusual PodcastThe benefits of being audacious and taking risks with Tara Fela-DurotoyeTara Fela-Durotoye is an entrepreneurial powerhouse. But more than that, she is real. As a beauty entrepreneur, lawyer and founder of House of Tara, she has received multiple national and international awards for her contribution to the industry and active role in entrepreneurship and empowerment among women. Although Tara is undoubtedly an expert in the field of entrepreneurship, she remains open to learning new things and takes ownership of her mistakes. Tara’s philosophy for getting what you require? Have the audacity to ask for what you want and make no apologies for it.
In this week’s Top Wome...2020-09-071h 00
Business Unusual PodcastScaling up, profitability and incentives – Business Unusual podcast with Robert PaddockIn this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media sits down with Robert Paddock Co-founder at GetSmarter, Executive Director at Hubble Studios, Board Member at Injini, and CEO at Valenture Institute.
Whilst with GetSmarter, Robert travelled to the US to learn about scaling up first hand and he shares his experience with us – a key learning being how, by reading the book on scaling up methodology he understood how businesses can leverage relationships with their existing customer base and business partners.
Together with Ralf he dives into the dynamics around starting up, taki...2020-09-021h 01Top Women Business Unusual PodcastYouth Innovation Entrepreneurship Design Institute’s Jayshree Naidoo on entrepreneurship and choosing your own pathIn this week’s Topco Business Unusual podcast, Karla Fletcher sits down with Jayshree Naidoo − CEO of YiEDi.
According to Jayshree the output of entrepreneurship is innovation. In terms of entrepreneurship, Jayshree knows what she’s talking about. As a technical expert in helping entrepreneurs, Jayshree and her company focus on innovation and strategy consulting, incubation design and management, entrepreneurship and supplier development and digital and eLearning solutions.
Karla and Jayshree discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship − the good, the bad and the ugly. Jayshree shares her experience and knowledge on what it takes to make it...2020-08-241h 05
Business Unusual PodcastYouth Innovation Entrepreneurship Design Institute’s Jayshree Naidoo on entrepreneurship and choosing your own pathIn this week’s Topco Business Unusual podcast, Karla Fletcher sits down with Jayshree Naidoo − CEO of YiEDi.
According to Jayshree the output of entrepreneurship is innovation. In terms of entrepreneurship, Jayshree knows what she’s talking about. As a technical expert in helping entrepreneurs, Jayshree and her company focus on innovation and strategy consulting, incubation design and management, entrepreneurship and supplier development and digital and eLearning solutions.
Karla and Jayshree discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship − the good, the bad and the ugly. Jayshree shares her experience and knowledge on what it takes to make it...2020-08-241h 05
Business Unusual PodcastJanine Ahlers on looking inwards and addressing the misconceptions around coachingWhen it comes to coaching − both personal and professional − there is often a massive misconception around how it’s done and what the goal is. What generally comes to mind is sitting down with someone and being given a set of instructions on how to do things. For this reason, coaching often gets a negative connotation, especially from those who struggle to take orders. =
There’s a science behind coaching and a strong link to neuroscience. In order to create change, we need to understand how the brain naturally functions. Coaching, which ultimately aims to transform the way people t...2020-08-241h 07Top Women Business Unusual PodcastJanine Ahlers on looking inwards and addressing the misconceptions around coachingWhen it comes to coaching − both personal and professional − there is often a massive misconception around how it’s done and what the goal is. What generally comes to mind is sitting down with someone and being given a set of instructions on how to do things. For this reason, coaching often gets a negative connotation, especially from those who struggle to take orders. =
There’s a science behind coaching and a strong link to neuroscience. In order to create change, we need to understand how the brain naturally functions. Coaching, which ultimately aims to transform the way people t...2020-08-241h 07
Business Unusual PodcastColin Coleman on South Africa’s current realities and how we can triumph through our 3 main challengesLeading commentator and influencer on African affairs, Colin Coleman recently presented a speech at the University of Cape Town’s Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture. The speech was titled “From a Two-Speed Society to one that Works for All” and centred on a ten-point action plan to grow an inclusive South African economy and escape a socio-economic crisis. Colin opened his speech by stating that South Africa is in trouble. However, this is just a prefix to the rest of his speech in which he lays out an action plan to right all the wrongs we are currently facing. As one of South...2020-08-201h 08
Business Unusual PodcastTalking leadership and value-creation with Nedbank COO, Mfundo NkuhluWhen we talk about a great leader, we talk about someone who not only teaches others, but learns from them too. Nedbank COO, Mfundo Nkuhlu likes to think of the idea of teaching and learning as a constantly revolving spiral − we grow toward those above us while we bring up those below us.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, sits down with Nedbank COO, Mfundo Nkuhlu. Having worked at Nedbank for over 15 years, Mfundo holds a diverse range of skills after working in various facets of the company. Not only is he a...2020-08-131h 05
Business Unusual PodcastGoing digital and understanding technologies with Adi KaimowitzRalf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to National Business Award finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year, Adi Kaimowitz - CEO and founder of Virtual Actuary.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, speaks to Adi about digitising consulting processes, changing the way we have been doing things and implementing digital changes going forward.
Adi Kaimowitz is the CEO and co-founder of Virtual Actuary. Together with his wife Aliya and a group of experienced actuaries he formed the first virtual actuarial consulting business servicing insurers, reinsurers, banks and financial institutions. Adi has 10 ye...2020-08-0544 minTop Women Business Unusual PodcastReinventing business models during the pandemic with Kate MoodleyRalf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to Kate Moodley, author of I INC: Be the CEO of your Brand and Franchise Director for Discovery Consulting Services. Kate is a former Top Woman Business Woman of the Year and Top Women Executive winner at Topco Media’s 8th annual Top Women Awards.
Being a new mother and an entrepreneur has required all of Kate’s multitasking skills and support structure – and she is flying!
Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco, speaks to Kate about the role of women in a modern workspace and how it is suddenly clear...2020-08-0353 min
Business Unusual PodcastReinventing business models during the pandemic with Kate MoodleyRalf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to Kate Moodley, author of I INC: Be the CEO of your Brand and Franchise Director for Discovery Consulting Services. Kate is a former Top Woman Business Woman of the Year and Top Women Executive winner at Topco Media’s 8th annual Top Women Awards.
Being a new mother and an entrepreneur has required all of Kate’s multitasking skills and support structure – and she is flying!
Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco, speaks to Kate about the role of women in a modern workspace and how it is suddenly clear...2020-08-0353 min
Business Unusual PodcastFacing challenges head on: In conversation with EOH CEO, Stephen van Coller“If you know the enemy is coming, you don’t wait until they come around the corner to see how big their guns are; you put your biggest guns forward in preparation.” This is EOH CEO, Stephen van Coller’s response to fighting a battle in which you don’t know what to expect, like COVID-19. With over two decade’s worth of financial services experience, Stephen brings with him a wealth of knowledge, not only within the facet of business, but life as a whole.
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with...2020-07-291h 00Top Women Business Unusual PodcastLOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH STANDARD BANK’S FUNEKA MONTJANE AND KHOMOTSO MOLABE“The job of leadership is to create more leaders” – Funeka Montjane
This week we are joined by Standard Bank SA’s Chief Executive of Personal and Business Banking, Funeka Montjane, and Chief Information Officer, Khomotso Molabe. In conversation with Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, Funeka and Khomotso share their insights on the significance of one’s heritage, their tips on how to keep up with change and why entrepreneurship is so vital right now. They discuss the importance of giving the South African youth a chance to move forward in their own ways, while simultaneously taking on the respon...2020-07-2046 min
Business Unusual PodcastLOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH STANDARD BANK’S FUNEKA MONTJANE AND KHOMOTSO MOLABE“The job of leadership is to create more leaders” – Funeka Montjane
This week we are joined by Standard Bank SA’s Chief Executive of Personal and Business Banking, Funeka Montjane, and Chief Information Officer, Khomotso Molabe. In conversation with Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, Funeka and Khomotso share their insights on the significance of one’s heritage, their tips on how to keep up with change and why entrepreneurship is so vital right now. They discuss the importance of giving the South African youth a chance to move forward in their own ways, while simultaneously taking on the respon...2020-07-2046 min
Business Unusual PodcastSURVIVING COVID BY GOING 100% DIGITAL – EXTREME ENTREPRENEURSHIPSURVIVING COVID BY GOING 100% DIGITAL – EXTREME ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to Andrew Smith, CEO and co-founder of Yuppiechef - NBA Digital Company of the Year.
Andrew Smith started Yuppiechef in his lounge, with co-founder Shane Dryden, in 2006. They had no money, 32 products and 1 brand. Today they have 7 shops, 400 suppliers and their e-commerce-first principle has served them well during lockdown. In this podcast - which is a must for all entrepreneurs - Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco, speaks to Andrew about surviving COVID, the enduring appeal of retail shops, the importance of customer service, the pa...2020-07-1659 minTop Women Business Unusual Podcast5 principles of success from a car retailer to tech entrepreneursIn this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down to chat to Essa Suleman, Director of Woodford. Essa places “customer excellence” at the heart of what he does. This differs from customer service in that he shifts focus away from simply providing customers with service, rather focusing on providing them with the excellence he believes all customers deserve. Having worked at Woodford for over ten years, Essa has a wealth of knowledge in the field of car rentals.
Ralf and Essa dive into an exciting conversation, touching on everything from how to provide custom...2020-07-0946 min
Business Unusual Podcast5 principles of success from a car retailer to tech entrepreneursIn this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down to chat to Essa Suleman, Director of Woodford. Essa places “customer excellence” at the heart of what he does. This differs from customer service in that he shifts focus away from simply providing customers with service, rather focusing on providing them with the excellence he believes all customers deserve. Having worked at Woodford for over ten years, Essa has a wealth of knowledge in the field of car rentals.
Ralf and Essa dive into an exciting conversation, touching on everything from how to provide custom...2020-07-0946 minTop Women Business Unusual PodcastDr Glenda Gray - Freedom of Expression and Equal OpportunityDR GLENDA GRAY ON COVID-19, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Born and raised in Boksburg, South Africa, Glenda Gray knew from the age of six that she would become a doctor. In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with the leading physician, scientist and activist. As the first ever woman president and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council, Glenda has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is a strong activist for the equal rights of women and girls, and was listed as one of Africa's 50 Most Powerful Wo...2020-07-061h 05
Business Unusual PodcastDr Glenda Gray - Freedom of Expression and Equal OpportunityDR GLENDA GRAY ON COVID-19, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Born and raised in Boksburg, South Africa, Glenda Gray knew from the age of six that she would become a doctor. In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with the leading physician, scientist and activist. As the first ever woman president and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council, Glenda has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is a strong activist for the equal rights of women and girls, and was listed as one of Africa's 50 Most Powerful Wo...2020-07-061h 05
Business Unusual PodcastLuc-Olivier Marquet - Social Change & Importance of Interpersonal RelationshipsUNILEVER SA VICE PRESIDENT, LUC-OLIVIER MARQUET, DISCUSSES SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher is joined by Unilver SA Executive Vice President, Luc-Olivier Marquet. Born in France, Luco has worked in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world, from Mexico to Miami. He joined Unilever in August 2013 as Vice President for Unilever West Africa and Vice Chairman for the Board of Unilever Ghana Limited. Having worked all over the world, Luco brings with him knowledge not only in the realm of the workplace, bu...2020-07-0153 minTop Women Business Unusual PodcastAisha Pandor talks Sweepsouth, transformation and the power of womenIn this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with local powerhouse Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth. Aisha is the daughter of Naledi Pandor (South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) and brings with her a wealth of knowledge both inside and outside the workplace. With a PhD in Human Genetics from the University of Cape Town and an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking verve, Aisha is an inspiration to all South Africans. In this dynamic video podcast, Ralf and Aisha sit down to discuss a host of topics - ranging from what sets the Sout...2020-06-291h 25
Business Unusual PodcastAisha Pandor talks Sweepsouth, transformation and the power of womenIn this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with local powerhouse Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth. Aisha is the daughter of Naledi Pandor (South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) and brings with her a wealth of knowledge both inside and outside the workplace. With a PhD in Human Genetics from the University of Cape Town and an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking verve, Aisha is an inspiration to all South Africans. In this dynamic video podcast, Ralf and Aisha sit down to discuss a host of topics - ranging from what sets the Sout...2020-06-291h 25
Business Unusual PodcastTransformation, Mars, African Space Agency and Life with Adriana MaraisIn this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down to talk with Adriana Marais − theoretical physicist, technologist and aspiring extra-terrestrial. Adriana’s goals are big: to understand our world and beyond. Adriana is the founder of Proudly Human, which pioneers new frontiers in research and technology for a resilient future on Earth and Mars. Having recently visited the Antarctic interior and the Oman desert on location scouts for Proudly Human’s Off-World Project, she is used to extremes. Adriana and Ralf discuss a wide range of topics, from what it means to truly think globally, to the impo...2020-06-251h 08Top Women Business Unusual PodcastTransformation, Mars, African Space Agency and Life with Adriana MaraisIn this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down to talk with Adriana Marais − theoretical physicist, technologist and aspiring extra-terrestrial. Adriana’s goals are big: to understand our world and beyond. Adriana is the founder of Proudly Human, which pioneers new frontiers in research and technology for a resilient future on Earth and Mars. Having recently visited the Antarctic interior and the Oman desert on location scouts for Proudly Human’s Off-World Project, she is used to extremes. Adriana and Ralf discuss a wide range of topics, from what it means to truly think globally, to the impo...2020-06-251h 08
Business Unusual PodcastNik Rabinowitz - The Lighter Side of LifeTHE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE: A CHAT WITH NIK RABINOWITZ
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down with Nik Rabinowitz. As a giant in the South African comedy scene, Nik has seen it all. With an uncanny ability to leave his audience in stitches, he knows exactly what to say and when to say it. That being said, comedy aside, Nik also has a very well-rounded view society and the world at large. He brings with him knowledge about how life has changed since COVID-19 and whilst he acknowledges the realness of th...2020-06-2454 min
Business Unusual PodcastWealth, Healthy Technologies and the Human Element of Economics with Dawie RoodtTALKING WEALTH, HEALTHY ECONOMIES AND THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF ECONOMICS WITH DAWIE ROODT
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media is in conversation with Dawie Roodt − one of South Africa’s most respected, expert economists. Dawie dives into the nature of economics and the way it is often only perceived as revolving around money. He discusses the human element of economics as well as the way we can expect the economy to be moving in the near future.
Dawie Roodt is an economist who specialises in fiscal and monetary policy. He bri...2020-06-181h 20Top Women Business Unusual PodcastWealth, Healthy Technologies and the Human Element of Economics with Dawie RoodtTALKING WEALTH, HEALTHY ECONOMIES AND THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF ECONOMICS WITH DAWIE ROODT
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media is in conversation with Dawie Roodt − one of South Africa’s most respected, expert economists. Dawie dives into the nature of economics and the way it is often only perceived as revolving around money. He discusses the human element of economics as well as the way we can expect the economy to be moving in the near future.
Dawie Roodt is an economist who specialises in fiscal and monetary policy. He bri...2020-06-181h 20
Business Unusual PodcastTalking Technology & Learning - Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of JSELISTEN TO LEILA FOURIE, CEO OF JSE, TALKING TO US ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA, TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING FROM THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US
This week on the Top Women podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with Leila Fourie, who has held the position of CEO at the JSE since October 2019.
With a career that spans more than 25 years, Leila has worked in the capital markets, payment systems, consulting, investment banking and retail banking. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge not only in the realm of business but also on an interpersonal level and...2020-06-151h 12Top Women Business Unusual PodcastTalking Technology & Learning - Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of JSELISTEN TO LEILA FOURIE, CEO OF JSE, TALKING TO US ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA, TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING FROM THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US
This week on the Top Women podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with Leila Fourie, who has held the position of CEO at the JSE since October 2019.
With a career that spans more than 25 years, Leila has worked in the capital markets, payment systems, consulting, investment banking and retail banking. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge not only in the realm of business but also on an interpersonal level and...2020-06-151h 12Top Women Business Unusual PodcastTrending with Dion ChangThis week on Topco Business Unusual podcast, we converse with trend strategist, Dion Chang - innovator, creative thinker and walking ideas bank. His company Flux Trends specialises in understanding the consumer mindset and identifying unexpected business opportunities.
Dion works with companies and executives looking at how trends disrupt technology and how new systems are going to impact a sector or a business. However, many executives are trying to fit everything to an old 20th century system and not moving with the times.
These are some of the exciting takeaways from the podcast:
Africa
In the next...2020-06-101h 18
Business Unusual PodcastTrending with Dion ChangThis week on Topco Business Unusual podcast, we converse with trend strategist, Dion Chang - innovator, creative thinker and walking ideas bank. His company Flux Trends specialises in understanding the consumer mindset and identifying unexpected business opportunities.
Dion works with companies and executives looking at how trends disrupt technology and how new systems are going to impact a sector or a business. However, many executives are trying to fit everything to an old 20th century system and not moving with the times.
These are some of the exciting takeaways from the podcast:
Africa
In the next...2020-06-101h 18
Business Unusual PodcastTALKING SUCCESS WITH PADDY UPTONIn this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco is in conversation with legendary cricket coach, Paddy Upton. With four degrees under his belt, positions as head coach in international T20 cricket, mental coach to professional athletes, business coach and university professor, Paddy truly encompasses the notion of an all-rounder. The “Barefoot Coach” author looks past the physical elements of sports caching and places great emphasis on the mental aspects, not only in his work, but in life as a whole. In this podcast, he unpacks the importance of looking past the material aspects of success towards what i...2020-06-031h 04
Business Unusual PodcastFlags of the future - Clem SunterFlags of the future to watch
In our most recent Topco Business Unusual Podcast guest Clem Sunter, Topco CEO Ralf Fletcher discusses: What the future might hold.
Clem Sunter Joined Anglo America in 1966 in London, through its gold division, then moved to its Zambia division and later moved with them to South Africa in 1973. Later he was tasked with devising different scenarios for future proofing the organisation.
The latest pandemic has made the world incredibly vulnerable, we all have to be like a fox, In order to survive we need to be agile, adaptive...2020-05-111h 21Top Women Business Unusual PodcastFlags of the future - Clem SunterFlags of the future to watch
In our most recent Topco Business Unusual Podcast guest Clem Sunter, Topco CEO Ralf Fletcher discusses: What the future might hold.
Clem Sunter Joined Anglo America in 1966 in London, through its gold division, then moved to its Zambia division and later moved with them to South Africa in 1973. Later he was tasked with devising different scenarios for future proofing the organisation.
The latest pandemic has made the world incredibly vulnerable, we all have to be like a fox, In order to survive we need to be agile, adaptive...2020-05-111h 21
Business Unusual PodcastMuhammadh Shuayb Amod - Boon AfricaA synonym for boon is blessing – and it is this conscious appreciation of opportunities that resonates through Boon Africa, not only among its staff, but the communities the company services. Offering a niche mix of logistics, tax in Africa, construction (civil and building) as well as B-BBEE consultation, Boon Africa is on an exciting trajectory.
Topco Media CEO Ralf Fletcher spoke to winner of the Fast Growth Company Award at the 2019 National Business Awards, Boon Africa’s CEO Muhammadh S Amod in a Business Unusual podcast to find out about their journey, offerings and bright future. Click on the link...2020-05-071h 03