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The OFM Business Hour

The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.

Podcast · By OFM · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 10, 2026
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Jul 17, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    The CA of the future: how AI Is changing accountancy (opens the original)

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    Stan Kobrin, Chief Technology Officer at Makosi, explores how AI is moving accountants beyond back-office finance and into strategy, and why smaller firms may be better positioned for technological change.

  2. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Inside the flyover that divided the aviation world (opens the original)

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    South Africa’s aviation reputation came under global scrutiny when Airlink performed a low altitude flyover over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks’ second clash with the All Blacks. The manoeuvre divided aviation experts and sparked fierce debate online. Cutting through the noise, legendary South African airshow commentator Brian Emmenis takes us inside the intense, highly regulated and surprisingly lengthy approval process behind a stunt like this.

  3. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    ‘Not much room left for mistakes’ – investment analyst on the SPAR Group (opens the original)

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    The SPAR Group is under increasing pressure to deliver, with little room left for further mistakes. Anchor Capital investment analyst Stephan Erasmus tells the OFM Business Hour that the retailer is approaching its debt covenant limits and urgently needs to improve operating margins and demonstrate stronger financial performance. His comments come amid changes at board level, following the resignation of SPAR’s chair and deputy chairpersons.

  4. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    UFS Business School: Your partner in lifelong learning (opens the original)

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    The UFS Business School is your partner in lifelong learning, offering flexible, industry-relevant opportunities that help individuals and organisations grow, lead and succeed. Taking you through the varied programmes and upcoming engagements is Prof MacDonald Kanyangale, Dr Cornelie Crous and Adele Louw from the UFS Business School.

  5. Episode · Jul 30, 2026

    Trusted Employer Scheme's second window opens (opens the original)

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    Government has officially opened the long-awaited second window for corporate employers seeking to become part of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), expanding the programme to create a faster, more predictable pathway for companies seeking to bring critical international skills into the country. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, says this is a strong signal that South Africa is open for business, pairing regulatory reform with speed, digital efficiency and more predictable pathways fo

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