The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
'SA's business schools have great potential' - Prof Barkhuizen (UFS)
South Africa's business schools have great potential and can compete globally in terms of offerings in executive education. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, the newly appointed Director of the University of the Free State's (UFS') Business School tells the OFM Business Hour that SA's business schools need to be agile, adapt to…
Auction of Georgiou’s 26 properties 'not a complete disinvestment' from BFN – Galetti CEO
The upcoming auction of 26 Bloemfontein commercial, industrial and hospitality properties belonging to the well-known Georgiou family is not a complete disinvestment from the ‘City of Roses’ by the family. John Jack, the CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate, tells the OFM Business Hour that the Georgiou family still owns…
'Opposition parties need to put forward a compelling alternative to the ANC' - DA
The onus is now on opposition parties in South Africa to put forward a compelling alternative to the ANC. DA Leader, John Steenhuisen, tells the OFM Business Hour that it's no longer enough to find fault in what the ruling party does, being solution driven is the only thing that…
A good relationship with your bank is crucial to business success - Manaka Coffee
Having a good relationship with your bank is crucial to a business’ success. This is evidenced in the growth trajectory of the popular Manaka Coffee brand. Manaka co-founder Neo Moleko joined us on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the expansion of the company’s offerings to beyond coffee and of…
'Free State full of hope despite challenges' - John Steenhuisen (DA)
The Free State is a province full of hope, despite numerous service delivery challenges and local governance failures. John Steenhuisen the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) told the OFM Business Hour this during his recent visit to the Free State.
Respected FS cardiothoracic expresses concern over contentious NHI Bill
Revered Free State Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Johann (Joe) Pretorius shares his views on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on the OFM Business Hour, after he wrote a scathing letter in the Sunday Times directed at the national health department. Dr Pretorius says the bill is unfeasible, especially when taking…
How FNB can help your business with the right finance solutions
It's Women's Day and Louise Roux, Product Head, Transact Pillar at FNB Commercial is back on The Business Hour to talk about SMEs, funding options and tailor-made solutions from FNB.
Over 12 000 comments received on racialised water use license regulations
Janse Rabie, legal and policy executive at Agri SA discusses objections to racialised water use license regulations that they say could bring commercial farming in SA to its needs on the OFM Business Hour. At this stage over 12 000 public comments have been received on the matter.
FNB pivotal to Kamers/Makers’ winning strategy
Jeremy Doveton-Helps, the Brand Engineer & Events Director for the popular Kamers/Makers outlines the history of the travelling artisan market and gets into how instrumental FNB is to the team’s ongoing strategy. FNB understands the unique challenges faced within import and export businesses, therefor their Trade Finance offers are structured…
CIPC and SARS align to eradicate non-compliance at all levels
Jashwin Baijoo, Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting SA joins us on the OFM Business Hour to discuss how the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is ensuring compliance alongside the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) with respect to beneficial ownership in businesses.
Apply now for NWU Business School's MBA!
Applications for the MBA programme at North-West University's Business School are currently open. Interested candidates can visit the website for more information on the application process, programme structure, and eligibility criteria. Here is Leenta Grobler, MBA program manager at the institution explaining more.
FNB helps businesses with the right funding solutions
What are the key questions a lender will ask an SME/Business that is applying for credit? Louise Roux, Product Head, Transact Pillar at FNB Commercial, answers this question and more on the OFM Business Hour.
Streng monetêre beleid - die minste van twee euwels
Streng monetêre beleid en stygende rentekoerse is die minste van twee euwels wanneer inflasie hoog is. Dit is die mening van Aubrey Larkins van Efficient Private Clients nadat die Reserwebank se monetêrebeleidskomitee besluit het om die repokoers onveranderd op 8,25% en die prima koers op 11,75% te laat.
E-book piracy more pervasive than before - Melvin Kaabwe
E-book piracy is so pervasive in South Africa that the industry is witnessing year-on-year declines in profits for an array of book categories including popular non-fiction releases and textbooks. Melvin Kaabwe, an executive at the Van Schaik Bookstore group was on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the profitability of…
FitFoodz's journey with FNB Commercial Property Finance
FNB Commercial Property Finance helps clients acquire office, industrial or retail property, and explore income-generating property investment opportunities, both locally or beyond our borders. Olebogeng Motse speaks to Willem Reynders, the founder of FitFoodz, who shares his success story with us tonight…
Versoek vir registrasie vir vrywillige verlaat van ‘geblikte’ leeubedryf
Eienaars van leeus in gevangeskap word aangemoedig om hul belangstelling in ‘n vrywillige uitgang opsie sonder verpligting voor 21 Julie 2023 te registreer. OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, gesels met Dr Kelly Marnewick van die Ministeriële taakspan om meer uit te vind.
The legal considerations of the NHI - Dr Larisse Prinsen (UFS)
Dr Larisse Prinsen, a senior lecturer in public law at the University of the Free State (UFS) discusses which existing pieces of legislation need to be amended to make way for the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. She also discusses the pros and cons of the NHI.
Youth Business Pitching Competition deadline looms
The Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea) invites Free State entrepreneurs to take part in the Youth Business Pitching Competition. Prospective entrants have until 18 July 2023 to pitch their innovative business ideas to potential investors and funders. The departmental spokesperson, Mojalefa Mphaphang details more…
Listen/Read of the week: The Hustle with Justin Harrison
We’re joined by Justin Harrison, entrepreneur, investor, author of 7 ebooks and host of 2 business podcasts across mainstream platforms on how a lack of financial management skills and lack of knowledge regarding the financial sector as a whole continues to fail startups. The Hustle with Justin Harrison is our…
Kwêla se ‘Dorp van die Jaar’-titel gee Kroonstad ’n hupstoot
Om in 2022 as Kwêla se ‘Dorp van die Jaar’ aangewys te word het belangstelling, beleggings en geleenthede vir Kroonstad in die Vrystaat meegebring. André van Pletzen, die stigter van Ignite and Revive Kroonstad – die beweging wat verandering in die dorp teweeggebring het – sluit by die OFM Sakeuur…