The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Bertus van der Vyver General Manager of MTN SA of Residential and Postpaid
The Business Hour will listen to Bertus van der Vyver, general manager of MTN SA of Residential and Postpaid. He spoke to OFM’s Robyn Schutte about the development of the Yellow Plan of MTN.
Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co - part 2
The Business Hour continues with Tuesdays discussion with Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co on when exactly should we anticipate interest rate cuts by the SARB which hinges on what the FED decides.
Juanita Vorster better communication - part 2
The Business Hour expands further on what Juanita Vorster meant by the Tcs and Cs of effective communication.
Advocate Tetius Wessels from Strata-G Labour Solutions - part 1
The Business Hour shifts our attention towards the pervasive nature of sexual harassment and why its important for business owners and heads of organisations take extra note of such allegations when they do pop up. We do so with Advocate Tetius Wessels, from Strata-G Labour Solutions referencing a recent CCMA…
Thandi Ntuli Acting Legal Manager at the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority
The Business Hour Looks at recent changes to the Free State Gambling and Liquor Act of 2010 with Thandi Ntuli, Acting Legal Manager at the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority. She spoke about the aims of the amendments and the overall reaction from the business community on it.
André van Pletzen from Ignite and Revive Kroonstad - Part 2
The Business Hour will wrap up with part 2 of our conversation with André van Pletzen from Ignite and Revive Kroonstad regarding planning for their festival aimed at increasing domestic tourism to the Free State town.
Juanita Vorster better communication - part 1
The Business Hour shifts our attention to mastering business productivity through better communication with independent business advisor, Juanita Vorster. Tone, Time, Context, and Clarity. Juanita Vorster, will explain these Tcs and Cs in a second part of this discussion centered on effective communication.
Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co - part 1
The Business Hour discusses the recovery of the US economy and its relevance to South Africa with Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co.
BHP-Anglo American saga a reminder of the significance of copper in transition to greener economy
With the dust on BHP's failed attempt at acquiring Anglo-American still settling, focus remains squarely on copper which remains central to the world's transition to a greener economy. Anchor Capital, investment analyst, Seleho Tsatsi unpacks the varied challenges around the deal and tells the OFM Business Hour that there are…
Your guide to Mergers and Acquisitions in South Africa (Part 1)
On the OFM Business Hour, Johnny Davis from PH Attorneys gives us a 'how to guide on mergers and acquisitions in South Africa'. This is part 1.
Unpacking CENTLEC's Token Identifier Rollover initiative
Are you a CENTLEC prepaid electricity customer? It's time to ensure uninterrupted power supply with CENTLEC's Token Identifier Rollover initiative. OFM News journalist Casey-Lee Anthony spoke to CENTLEC’s Lele Mamatu to find out more.
SMME indaba takes place in Free State
Barriers to market access and a lack of financing remain issues that small businesses in the Free State continue to battle. However there are some glimmers of hope, telling us more is Dr Mbulelo Nokwequ, the head of the Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental…
Hofsaak werp soeklig op dagga in werkplek (die tweede deel)
Bernadette Enever, gewese werknemer van Barloworld Equipment, se aansoek in die arbeidsappèlhof het die kwessie van dagga in die werkplek uitgelig. Sy is afgedank omdat sy positief vir dagga getoets is terwyl sy aan diens was. Die hof het verlede maand beslis Enever se afdanking was onbillik. Adv. Tertius Wessels,…
Hofsaak werp soeklig op dagga in werkplek (die eerste deel)
Bernadette Enever, gewese werknemer van Barloworld Equipment, se aansoek in die arbeidsappèlhof het die kwessie van dagga in die werkplek uitgelig. Sy is afgedank omdat sy positief vir dagga getoets is terwyl sy aan diens was. Die hof het verlede maand beslis Enever se afdanking was onbillik. Adv. Tertius Wessels,…
Potchefstroom Business Chamber elects new chairperson
The chamber update features, attorney Nicholas van den Bergh, he is the newly elected chairman of the Potchefstroom Business Chamber, taking over the reigns from Juanita Smit (neé Greyling). Van den Bergh lauds Smits leadership and says he wants to build on the successes of the previous leadership.
Political neutrality in the workplace: what employers need to know
We discuss political affiliations in the workplace, especially with elections on the horizon. What do employers need to know. Our expert on this topic is Adv Tertius Wessels, Legal Director at Strata-g Labour Solutions. Adv Wessels says the onus of maintaining political neutrality in the workplace sits with both employers…
Navigating the complexities of the student housing business as a small player
Bloemfontein realtor and chairperson of the Mult-Let Owners Association, Yolinde Loots, talks navigating the complexities of the student housing business as a small player in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Years-long consent use backlog 'a nightmare' for Bloemfontein student home owners
For years the owners of student houses in Bloemfontein have battled to get their consent use applications approved by the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. In 2024, the nightmare for these smaller players in the bigger student housing ecosystem, continues. Bloemfontein realtor and chairperson of the Mult-Let Owners Association, Yolinde Loots, provides…
Standard Bank’s Brendan Jacobs charts a new agribusiness direction
Standard Bank’s Brendan Jacobs has recently been appointed as the institution's Head, Agribusiness, Business and Commercial Banking South Africa. This is a role that promises to leverage his earlier experience as the Head of Client Coverage in the Free State and Northern Cape provinces in propelling the bank's agricultural sector…
Eduvos - helping you to further your studies in 2024
Are you looking to further your studies in 2024? Well at Eduvos you can still enrol, owing to their multiple intakes during the calendar year. Telling you more is Eduvos CEO, Siegie Brownlee.