Business Unusual Podcast

Silicon Valley vs Policymakers: Beverly Schäfer on AI sovereignty and reclaiming humanity

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher chats with Beverly Schäfer, the former deputy speaker of the Western Cape provincial p...

Why was EY able to create $1-billion in value by tapping into neurodiverse talent?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Business Unusual Podcast Dr Sarah Babb, founder and managing director at Stimm, joins Ralf Fletcher to explore the business case, market realit...

‘Winnie Mandela thought that was an assassination attempt’ - Mathews Phosa

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Business Unusual Podcast Mathews joins Ralf Fletcher to reflect on an eventful career in politics which saw him play a key role in the Codesa ...

From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating conversation on the Business Unusual Podcast the former HSBC banker simplifies some technical aspects of the crypto world, address...

From DEI to AI: Nedbank's Deb Fuller on why humanity is still key for success

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Ralf Fletcher is joined by Deb Fuller, Group Executive: Human Resources at Nedbank. Watch the full pod...

Leadership is broken - Blanchard SA’s Jayson Naidoo knows how to fix it

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real problem in your company isn’t the strategy, the economy, or the competition… but you? In this episode of the Business Unusual Pod...

CFO or Chief Value Officer? Nedbank's Mike Davis on mapping a sustainable future

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is the role of a Chief Financial Officer changing? What’s needed to reach the Sustainable Development Goals? What role can the financial sector ...

From vision to reality: How Chipo Mushwana is shaping the future of payments

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chipo Mushwana, Executive: Emerging Innovation and Payments at Nedbank, joins Janine Brown to discuss her diverse career journey, focusing on her comm...

Navigating social media policy in Africa - Meta's Duduetsang Makuse

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media, engages with Duduetsang Makuse, Public P...

"I built the 'Amazon' of Zimbabwe" - Kudakwashe Manzanga, CEO, The Daily Sale Shop

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media is joined by Zimbabwean tech entrepreneur, Kudakwashe Ma...

"How I got 1.6 million youth registered to vote" - Insights from Alexandria Procter

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer, Topco Media is joined by Tech Founder Alexandria Procter, of Dig...

Closing the digital divide: Sentech Acting CEO, Tebogo Leshope

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tebogo Leshope chats to us about digital transformation, bringing connectivity to the masses and what he's looking forward to at the Sentech Africa Te...

Beyond business as usual: How to lead on the Sustainable Development Goals

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Achieng Ojwang is the Executive Director of Global Compact Network South Africa, a position she has held since April 2018. During this time, Dr Ojw...

How Aasiyah Adams is preparing people for the future of work

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast we chat with Aasiyah about Abaguquli4IR’s work which covers a wide range of emerging technologies, placing th...

Time matters: Going beyond 9 to 5 and getting the right culture

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast we’re joined by the Director of Stellenbosch Business School, Prof. Mark Smith, who shares his insig...

A banker's tale of the just transition

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the depths of leadership, decision-making, and growth in the latest Business Unusual Podcast with Nedbank Chairperson Daniel Mminele. The conv...

The big comeback: How Brett van Aswegen saved Wonga

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Business Unusual Podcast, Wonga CEO, Brett van Aswegen, shares the fascinating story of how they turned the business around in South Africa, g...

Revolutionise your HR approach: Expert insights from Heléne Smuts

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Heléne Smuts, the founder of Credo Growth, a speaker at the 2023 Future of HR Summit, shares her jou...

From the field to the office: Becoming the best place for people to grow

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher is joined by executive business coaches from Mentally Fit South Africa: Luc van der Hofstadt and...

Why you have to be a number's person to be an entrepreneur

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher, chats to Ciko about his journey from entrepreneurship to corporate leaders...

“The company’s purpose must be your purpose” - Meet Standard Bank Top Businesswoman of the Year, Celiwe Ross

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Celiwe shares her valuable leadership insights, reflecting on the power of people and purpose. They talk about...

Don’t wait for the ship: From executive to founder

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher chats to Greig, the founder and CEO of PURA Beverages. Having gone from a trailblazing executive...

How I made R3 800 000 in 1 minute

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ola 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...

What makes a CEO? Meet the man finding the X Factor

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 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 Succ...

Leadership Secrets: What you didn't know about getting things done

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media CEO Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with the CEO of Nashua, Barry Venter. Watch the full podcast ...

Meet Jessica Spira: Virgin Active South Africa's MD

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 21 years in various roles at Rand Merchant Bank, Jessica Spira joined Virgin Active South Africa as the new Managing Director in 2022. Having be...

Oh, the places you could go: Meet MSC Cruises SA's MD, Ross Volk

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Business Unusual Podcast, Ross is in conversation with Topco Media’s Group Editor, Fiona Wakelin. Here Ross takes us through how MSC Cruises...

Are you creating value for your brand? Meet Nedbank's Khensani Nobanda

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Khensani is in conversation with Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher. Starting with her own fascinating journey...

There’s a flood of capital and we need to ride the wave

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with David about sustainable investing and reasons to be...

What are cryptocurrencies? Meet Luno's Christo de Wit

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are cryptocurrencies? What is blockchain technology? Is regulation a bad thing? What is it going to take to get the masses to adopt crypto assets...

Meet Jack Daly, the king of ‘street-tested’ smart selling

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does a woman looking for spinach, weekday golfers and grandmothers buying pot holders have in common? They’ve contributed to making Jack Daly o...

9 Tips from Takealot Group's CEO: How to break into retail with e-commerce

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media is in conversation with Mamongae about the transformative impact of e-commer...

“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing wrong” - Meet Arnie Malham

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media engages in conversation with Arnie Malham about how to create the right cult...

Climate change is driving up prices - what can be done? Meet Sanjeev Raghubir

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sanjeev Raghubir is leading the Shoprite Group’s environmental and social sustainability efforts, bringing with him an appreciation for the impact t...

She’s a hacker, but an ethical one - Meet Joylynn Kirui

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft Senior Cloud Security Advocate Joylynn Kirui is what is known as a ‘white hat’ - an ethical hacker. Her job is to do everything a hacker...

Who walks away from a $30-million startup? - Meet angel investor Lelemba Phiri

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having scaled Zoona across the African continent, Lelemba Phiri now manages a R100-million gender-lens investing fund. She’s found the special balan...

Nobody wants to do business with someone who doesn't believe in themselves - Meet Mike Abel

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When 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...

He can’t read or write, yet has developed over 3 500 innovations in 20 years - Meet Bob Moesta

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To 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 ca...

Smart cities in Africa: Meet Ofentse Mokwena, Strategic Project Lead at Uber sub-Saharan Africa

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘The future is now’ is an oft-repeated phrase but Ofentse Mokwena has a spin on it that reflects the focused, forward thinking nature of his work ...

Why is everyone afraid to talk about sales - CEO Sean Riley

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To 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 African self-made millionaire Stafford Masie - Focusing on humanity

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing 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, an...

Rethinking healthcare - Dr. Brian Ruff & Dr. Visegan Subrayen

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rethinking the legacy way of doing things: PPO Serve’s Dr. Brian Ruff & Dr. Visegan Subrayen talk innovative healthcare Dr. Brian Ruff and Dr. Vise...

Simplify.hr’s Marc Privett focus on being people-purposed

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How 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 th...

“Transformation Informs Sustainable Success!” — Mfundo Nkuhlu, COO at the Nedbank Group

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mfundo Clement Nkuhlu, Chief Operating Officer at the Nedbank Group, has served within the financial services company for more than 16 years. Mfundo h...

Get Customer Obsessed! Co-Founder of LIFT SA, Jonathan Ayache talks ‘risky business’ this week

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Ayache is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of LIFT, South Africa’s newest and most innovative airline, operated by Global Aviatio...

“LIVE a legacy, don’t just LEAVE one!” - Johan Minnie, Group Executive - Liberty Group

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Johan Minnie is currently the Group Executive: Customer and Adviser Experience, at Liberty Group SA. He began his journey with the company in 1997, an...

“It’s not about you, it’s about the people!”- Michael Jordaan, Investment Professional at Montegray Capital Pty Ltd.

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of multiple businesses, Michael Jordaan is recognised as a pioneer of business leadership, technology and all-round innovation. Celebrated for his...

“We need to adopt a global mindset” - Nyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric Southern Africa

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric (GE) Southern Africa, has a fascinating background, having matriculated at just 15 and obtained his first de...

Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of The Delta

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of The Delta, unpacks the truth about starting a business & shares his secrets to finding good talent Louis Buys, Founde...

Taking on the “African Agenda” - Thomas George

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taking on the “African Agenda” - Thomas George, Managing Director & Geography Head: Africa at Wipro Limited, talks agility, alignment and new tran...

How an international model just banked R58 m for his Crypto startup - Sean Sanders, CEO of Revix

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Sanders is the young mastermind behind Revix - a platform that enables everyday people to grow their wealth by investing in emerging themes, sect...

Tech shakes up the property industry! Scott Picken of Wealth Migrate fills us in

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Picken is a South African-born real estate investor and serial fintech entrepreneur, who is popularly known for his amazing business acumen. As ...

Be a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Be a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host, talks pushing the envelope for greater success Ashraf Garda, known for ...

‘We are human after all’ - Prof Shirley Zinn discusses growth, generosity & how to live a purposeful life

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Born 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 Wes...

‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper - How to embrace workplace differences and elevate your business President...

Startup Success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to make your second startup a success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, talks capital, cashflow & customer acquisition Lulalend CEO, Trevor Goslin...

How do we take control of our future - Jon Sanei

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the right thing to do! The importance of transparency for clients and staff Best-selling author, 4x TedX speaker, and futures strategist, John...

Sorbet Group Founder, Ian Fuhr, talks paradigm shifts: culture-driven leadership

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of The Hatch Institute, Ian Fuhr, talks paradigm shifts: culture-driven leadership and improving customer service CEO of The Hatch Institute and ...

CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From CFO to CEO: Chris Zietsman, CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence CEO of Snapscan, Chris Zietsman, has a background in Account...

Africa needs more successes to motivate more funding!

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Thomson from Naked Insurance talks about how important funding is and what Africa can do to get more funding. Listen to more insightful conversa...

Visualising success and security: a talk on cybertech and youth empowerment with Anna Collard

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, stepped into the Cyber Security and Tech space merely by ‘coincidence’, as sh...

Insurance companies want to talk to you as little as possible

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Thomson from Naked Insurance talks about how they look at changing the insurance landscape and improving the consumers insurance experience! Lis...

It’s all about being transparent: An insightful talk with Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex Thomson

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all about being transparent: An insightful talk with Co-Founder of Naked Insurance, Alex Thomson Committed to changing the Insurtech game, Co...

Basani Maluleke, CEO of African Bank Ltd., talks customer centricity, culture and collaboration

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of African Bank, Basani Maluleke is passionate about finance and studying the intricacies of customer behaviour. Her top priority, since taking th...

Wayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne 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 cult...

Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint-hearted: An insightful talk with CEO of Maredi Technologies, Maredi Thema

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maredi Thema, Founder and CEO of Maredi Technologies ─ the ICT company providing ICT Infrastructure solutions to public and private sector clients ─...

Head of Google South Africa talks about digital skills post COVID-19

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Google South Africa, Alistair Mokoena, is a Professor of Practice in all spheres of his life, advocating for the pursuit of education and know...

Transforming Lives and Communities - Dr Snowy Khoza

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, speaks to multiple award winner Dr Snowy Khoza, Group CEO of Bigen Afric...

Theo Baloyi, CEO of Bathu Shoes – a proudly South African success story stepping into Africa

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 Afr...

Leanne Manas on the secrets of being a successful journalist and the importance of being heard

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally shy and introverted, Leanne Manas found a voice and a dream. As one of South Africa’s most prominent journalists and news anchors, she ce...

The importance of staying in your lane with Becky Motumo

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media Director, Karla Fletcher, sits down with Becky Motumo − Sports Talent & Brand Manager for Caster Sem...

Hearing vs listening. Talking youth entrepreneurship and active listening with Lincoln Mali

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Lincoln Mali so refreshing and interesting to talk to is that he places such importance on interpersonal relationships within the workplace...

The benefits of being audacious and taking risks with Tara Fela-Durotoye

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tara Fela-Durotoye is an entrepreneurial powerhouse. But more than that, she is real. As a beauty entrepreneur, lawyer and founder of House of Tara, s...

Scaling up, profitability and incentives – Business Unusual podcast with Robert Paddock

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media sits down with Robert Paddock Co-founder at GetSmarter, Executive Directo...

Youth Innovation Entrepreneurship Design Institute’s Jayshree Naidoo on entrepreneurship and choosing your own path

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Topco Business Unusual podcast, Karla Fletcher sits down with Jayshree Naidoo − CEO of YiEDi. According to Jayshree the output of ...

Janine Ahlers on looking inwards and addressing the misconceptions around coaching

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to coaching − both personal and professional − there is often a massive misconception around how it’s done and what the goal is. W...

Colin Coleman on South Africa’s current realities and how we can triumph through our 3 main challenges

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leading commentator and influencer on African affairs, Colin Coleman recently presented a speech at the University of Cape Town’s Vice-Chancellor’...

Talking leadership and value-creation with Nedbank COO, Mfundo Nkuhlu

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When 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 th...

Going digital and understanding technologies with Adi Kaimowitz

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to National Business Award finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year, Adi Kaimowitz - CEO and founder of Virtual ...

Reinventing business models during the pandemic with Kate Moodley

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ralf 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 Se...

Facing challenges head on: In conversation with EOH CEO, Stephen van Coller

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“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 forwar...

Talking COVID-19, leadership and failing forward with Sygnia CEO, Magda Wierzycka

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Top Women podcast, Ralf Fletcher sits down with renowned businesswomen, billionaire and anti-corruption activist, Magda Wierzycka. Ma...

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH STANDARD BANK’S FUNEKA MONTJANE AND KHOMOTSO MOLABE

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“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...

SURVIVING COVID BY GOING 100% DIGITAL – EXTREME ENTREPRENEURSHIP

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SURVIVING COVID BY GOING 100% DIGITAL – EXTREME ENTREPRENEURSHIP Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media speaks to Andrew Smith, CEO and co-founder of Yup...

5 principles of success from a car retailer to tech entrepreneurs

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down to chat to Essa Suleman, Director of Woodford. Essa places “cus...

Dr Glenda Gray - Freedom of Expression and Equal Opportunity

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DR 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 s...

Luc-Olivier Marquet - Social Change & Importance of Interpersonal Relationships

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UNILEVER SA VICE PRESIDENT, LUC-OLIVIER MARQUET, DISCUSSES SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS In this week’s Business ...

Aisha Pandor talks Sweepsouth, transformation and the power of women

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher is in conversation with local powerhouse Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth. Ai...

Transformation, Mars, African Space Agency and Life with Adriana Marais

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down to talk with Adriana Marais − theoretical physicist, technologist and aspirin...

Nik Rabinowitz - The Lighter Side of Life

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE: A CHAT WITH NIK RABINOWITZ In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down with Nik Rabinowit...

Wealth, Healthy Technologies and the Human Element of Economics with Dawie Roodt

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

TALKING WEALTH, HEALTHY ECONOMIES AND THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF ECONOMICS WITH DAWIE ROODT In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO o...

Talking Technology & Learning - Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of JSE

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN 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 t...

Trending with Dion Chang

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Topco Business Unusual podcast, we converse with trend strategist, Dion Chang - innovator, creative thinker and walking ideas bank. His c...

TALKING SUCCESS WITH PADDY UPTON

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco is in conversation with legendary cricket coach, Paddy Upton. With four degrees...

Brett Archibald - Lost at Sea

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lost at Sea Having fallen overboard unconscious off a surf charter boat in the middle of a stormy night, being stung by Portuguese man of war and jel...

Dineo Molefe, MD at T-Systems South Africa

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most challenging things in life is to balance work and family and having the determination to ‘make it’ in a world where leaders are no...

Brett Loubser, CEO, Tencent Africa Services - Why tech is key to accelerating economic growth

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Loubser is the CEO of Tencent Africa Services, and is responsible for the operations of JOOX - a popular music-streaming app - in Africa. He has...

Flags of the future - Clem Sunter

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Flags of the future to watch In our most recent Topco Business Unusual Podcast guest Clem Sunter, Topco CEO Ralf Fletcher discusses: What the future ...

Muhammadh Shuayb Amod - Boon Africa

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A synonym for boon is blessing – and it is this conscious appreciation of opportunities that resonates through Boon Africa, not only among its staff...

Principles for leading africa's most established Multinational and staying relevant in Africa

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Driving a digital and productive economy is dependent on addressing our skills shortage, today I’m joined by Iain Williamson the acting CEO of Old M...