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Interesting News week indeed. From a National Shutdown, that never got off the ground to the possibility of Putin being arrested. Join Kuhle Tshabala every Friday on ebizradio.com to find out the leading news stories making the headlines. Top stories: # The National Assembly speaker survives a motion of no-confidence vote # And: Cabinet set to discuss Putin arrest warrant

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, which took place on 8 March, we celebrate three inspiring female leaders from The Love Trust – Mabel Sikhakhane, Felicity Wyche and Michelle Peters. Each woman brings unique strengths to help make this organisation successful, making them true pillars for their community. Mabel Sikhakhane, Principal of Nokuphila Primary School Mabel’s journey began when she joined the school as a grade two teacher in 2013, before quickly being promoted to head of the foundation phase due to her hard work and dedication, which was duly recognised by The Love Trust, who run Nokuphila. She…

Of all the lessons businesses have learned over the past two years, perhaps the most important – and all too often, the most ignored – is that South African companies should be investing in local software. Unfortunately, the mindset that gave us “no-one got fired for implementing IBM” is still very much in place, leading to companies spending hundreds of thousands, if not millions of Rands on software solutions that have cheaper, and often better, local competitors. The Rand-Dollar exchange rate has made the cost of software one of the biggest expenses a business has, and yet companies still pay…

Digital transformation has been a business buzzword for many years now, but while most organisations have already embarked on the journey, they often forget that digital transformation always needs to be viewed in the context of the end consumer. Typically, organisations embark on a digital transformation journey to drive growth and sustainability, improve productivity, and deliver a more engaging customer (and employee) experience. However, many digital transformation initiatives fail to reach these goals. This is often due to companies taking a fragmented approach and implementing specific digital technologies to solve individual business problems, rather than reimagining the business as a…

In recent years, the gaming industry has seen exponential growth and has become a major player in the world of entertainment. The trend is expected to continue i, with the increasing demand for gaming and gamification in various industries. From education to healthcare, more and more companies are incorporating gaming elements to enhance their products and services. This has led to new branding opportunities for companies looking to tap into the gaming world and reach a wider audience. Additionally, the growth of the gaming industry has also created new career opportunities for professionals with expertise in gaming, branding, and related…

Its celebration time at ebizradio.com.  The Lunchtime Marketing Show, hosted by Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee has been coming to your now for 100 weeks. Its hard to believe that over the last 100 weeks, during the pandemic, being in different parts of the world at different time zone and constant load-shedding,  we never missed a show. In this 100th broadcast of Lunchtime Marketing we do a recap on the previous show of REBRANDING and are joined in studio by Ingrid von Stein, founder of ebizradio.com and we explore what we have done over the past 100 weeks. Click here…

On 4 March, we celebrated World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. A day that reminds us that engineering – the design, building and use of engines, machines and structures through science and technology, forms an essential part of future-proofing our nation. According to Matshoene Tladi, current subject head of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programme at Nokuphila School, “our programme offers a well-rounded learning experience for learners. Our STEM programme is a learning bridge that connects our various standalone subjects. We equip students with essential skills in the form of hands-on experiments and challenges that integrate principles and…

Rebranding can be a crucial step in the evolution of any business. Whether you’re a small startup or a well-established enterprise, the decision to rebrand can result in significant benefits such as growth, increased profits, and gaining a competitive advantage. A strong brand identity goes beyond just a logo; it creates value for your business, motivates your employees, and makes it easier to attract and retain customers. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of rebranding for small businesses and how it can help them achieve their goals. Our weekly Lunchtime Marketing show, hosted by Kevin Britz & Craig Page-Lee,…

Dentsu Africa CEO, Dawn Rowlands recently announced a bold move to invest 30% in black-owned out of home media, signalling the company’s commitment to growing the OOH media sector. The investment is specifically targeted at small and medium-sized black-owned OOH media owners. Donald Mokgale, Business Director of Dentsu SSA, elaborated on the company’s efforts, stating that they are investing, upskilling, and taking real action to promote diversity. They are using technology and an interactive, easy to navigate platform that empowers black-owned OOH media businesses and offers them a place to transact. As part of their commitment, Dentsu is dedicating 30%…

Nokuphila Primary School is paving the way towards achieving South Africa’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims for all children to have inclusive and equitable education and lifelong learning opportunities. This is exemplified through their two bursary recipients, Lungile Kekana, at St John’s College, and Ayanda Khoza, at Christ Church College – bright young minds with extraordinary futures ahead of them!  We had the opportunity to catch up with Lungile and Ayanda and find out about their experience at these prestigious schools and their journey getting there:  What was your reaction when you found out…

At the recent Advertising Week Africa, held in Gauteng, mid February we were invited and hosted by dentsu SSA and were part of some incredible industry conversations and insight sharing sessions, particularly in the OOH sector. Lindi Tshabangu, connected with Calvin Mbonani, co-founder of Imbani Advertising & OOH and found out more about the man, the business and how black owned OOH media owners are evolving in the space.

Are you tired of giving and receiving lackluster gifts? Do you dread the awkward moment when your loved one opens your gift and gives a polite but unenthusiastic response? Now imagine you go have gotten a few people to chip in with you and you got the gift or even that donation to a charity that the person actually wanted – imagine no more CHIP IN has you covered. Ingrid von Stein, host of Business Insights connected with Rob Anderson, Founder and CEO of Brand Hubb. Chipin.co.za is the latest offering into market and what a game-changer it is.  At…

The Love Trust is making great strides in expanding and enriching their support to those who need it. Through meaningful dialogue with several stakeholders, including the Department of Basic Education, they are now able to bring their Early Childhood Development (ECD) Teacher Training Programme into the Eastern Cape. Evelyn Fisher Langa and Pastor Keto Malusi, Centre Managers at Gemm Leadership Academy in Aliwal North and Sakhisizwe in eNgcobo respectively, recently shared their thoughts on the dire need for qualified ECD teachers throughout Eastern Cape. They spoke about why they chose to partner with The Love Trust as well as their…

Uncertain economic times give brands and businesses the unique opportunity to make tough decisions, change and adapt their business and marketing plans, but always keeping the consumer at the centre of those decisions. Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee, host the Lunchtime Marketing Show, every Thursday at 12h00 exclusively on www.ebizradio.com . If you have missed any of the previous shows – click here Connect directly: Kevin Britz Lunchtime Series Host Business Owner, Leadership Facilitator, Training Specialist and Coach Leadership by Design https://linktr.ee/kevinbritz https://www.leadershipbydesign.co/ Craig Page-Lee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigp.l LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/craig-page-lee Email: [email protected] https://youtu.be/XNA90Uai3i8

Life takes us on many journeys. Duwane Tose, founder of Bae Hair, started as a student, figured out it did not fit with him comfortably, so he learnt to cut hair and the rest as they say is history in the making. Lindi Tshabangu, connected with the energetic entrepreneur Duwane Tose, co-founder of Bae Hair and found out more about his journey and life lessons as an entrepreneur.

Marketing models have become an integral part of any marketer’s toolkit, providing a framework for creating and evaluating how businesses and customers interact with each other. However, many people find these models intimidating and overwhelming. As a result, understanding and utilizing them effectively can be a challenge. In this article, we explore the importance of marketing models and provide insights into how marketers can leverage them to drive success. Kevin Britz & Craig Page-Lee, host Lunchtime Marketing every Thursday at 12h00 on www.ebizradio.com https://youtu.be/dDykxPGC-3c

What is digital resilience and the Digital Resilience Insight partnership? Business Insights with Ingrid von Stein connects with Steven Ambrose , and we find out more about him, his team and the recent partnership announcement of becoming a member of  DSG. The new company will be called Digital Resilience Insight. It will bring together the expertise and resources of both companies, enabling them to offer their customers an even more comprehensive range of innovative and practical solutions. “The partnership with DSG is a strategic fit that will benefit both parties,” says Steven Ambrose, the CEO of Digital Resilience Insight. “By…

YGS was founded by Nila Metz in 2018, as a  business selling and buying of pre-loved luxury high end designer goods. As South Africa’s #1 Preloved Designer Store, with a worldwide online community, currently with two physical stores in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, YGS has announced that they will now sell and ship worldwide with  the opening of their UK based store opening shortly Lindi Tshabangu, host of our weekly Entrepreneur Show, Word of Mouth, connected with Nila Metz to find out more about this burgeoning business.

Forrester’s 2023 predictions, indicate that trust will play a central role in business operations in the coming year. Business and technology leaders will prioritize long-term growth by focusing on building trust, as current events such as economic instability, geopolitical uncertainty, company scandals, and climate change are eroding consumer trust in organisations. Join Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee, hosts of Lunchtime Marketing, every Thursday exclusively on www.ebizradio.com as the delves into the Forrester predictions this year. https://youtu.be/quyoLqDX2DA

In response to the challenging economic outlook over the next three years, dentsu has launched the dentsu Procurement Academy (DPA) for Procurement Leaders and teams who deal with Communication, Content, Media, Digital, Sponsorship. Martech & Creative Agencies. The academy aims to maximise investment value by sharing valuable insights, information, and best practices in procurement within the industry. According to Dawn Rowlands, CEO of Dentsu Africa, “Procurement and beneficial business outcomes are now closely intertwined, and by sharing knowledge and skills, we can create a better working environment and re-shape the code of conduct, process and way of procurement together. So,…