OFM Business Hour - Read of the week: Recent Episodes
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Dr Lorato Mokwena, the author of our read of the week, 'Orania: Post-Apartheid South Africa’s Bogeyman' seeks to shatter common misconceptions and misinformation about the Northern Cape community in her extensive research. She shares some interesting insights from her engagement with residents. This is part 2.
Dr Lorato Mokwena, the author of our read of the week, 'Orania: Post-Apartheid South Africa’s Bogeyman' seeks to shatter common misconceptions and misinformation about the Northern Cape community in her extensive research. Here is part 1.
We're joined by Alexandria Procter the CEO and founder of DigsConnect to discuss her book Upstart which tells the story of the successful student housing portal. The business was birthed to address the tumultuous student housing crisis in SA and turned Alexandria into a tech wunderkind.
Author and corporate coach, Judy Klipin discusses the evolution of the corporate environment and South African workplaces in her book 'Make Work, Work for You. It's our read of the week. And this is part 2 of the conversation.
Author and corporate coach, Judy Klipin unpacks how you can ‘Make Work, Work for You’ in the age of burnout. Make Work, Work for You is the title of this week's read of the week.
Nearly three decades after the dawn of democracy, South Africa has remained a country of ‘two agricultures’. Our read of the week by Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) dissects why these disparities have persisted in the democratic era, and what it will take to overcome them. It's aptly titled: A Country of Two Agricultures: the disparities, the challenges, the solutions,
Award-winning media maven turned property entrepreneur and podcaster, Zamantungwa Khumalo, uses the lessons learned in her own property journey to carve out a guide for newbies. It's titled Buy Your First Home and it's our read of the week on the OFM Business Hour.
Prof. Johan Fourie, historikus en akademikus van die Universiteit Stellenbosch, sê sy boek Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom se tweede uitgawe sal vanjaar verskyn. Die Afrikaanse weergawe, Skatryk, wat ná die Engelse weergawe geskryf is, is steeds beskikbaar. Dit is ons lees van die week op die OFM Sakeuur.
Our final read of the week for 2023 is titled the 'First Kudu, Building a tech start-up in Africa: stories and lessons from HouseME. The book was written by Ben Shaw and Lorne Hallendorff. Lorne joins us on the OFM Business Hour to discuss the lessons gleaned from this roaring successful business which ended up failing before reaching that elusive billion dollar evaluation target. This is part 1
Catherine Hodgson, the author of the OFM Business Hour's read of the week titled: 'The Mentoring Roadmap' touches on where organisations are going wrong with their mentoring programmes currently. Furthermore she expands how the Catherine Wheel Mentoring Model seeks to address these errors. This is part 2.
"Perspectives in Financial Therapy, authored by Dr. Prince Sarpong and Prof. Liezel Alsemgeest, endeavors to enhance the existing knowledge base in financial therapy. Targeting professionals in mental health, financial planning, and allied fields, the book acknowledges the rising incidence of psychological distress linked to financial issues. Dr. Sarpong, a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Free State's School of Financial Planning Law, and Prof. Alsemgeest, SFPL's Director, delve into the intricate connection between money and mental health. Olebogeng Motse engages in discussions on this subject with the authors, highlighting the book's relevance for both academics and practitioners."
What's the difference between sponsorships, coaching, and mentorships? How should organisations go about mentorship programmes? Why are mentorships good for business? These are some of the questions that are answered by Catherine Hodgson, the author of the OFM Business Hour's read of the week titled: 'The Mentoring Roadmap - The ultimate guide for mentors and mentees.' This is part 1.
Fred Roed, the CEO of Heavy Chef is back on the show to talk about their latest business recipe book which is the brainchild of the Heavy Chef Foundation, @Payfast and Pan Macmillan South Africa. It's titled 'Selling Products Online' and gets into the As and Bs of e-commerce via tips from some seasoned national brands.
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Tsikkos, the 'Hanna' behind the Hannah Smith Agency located in the Free State, weighs in on the importance of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in furthering one’s copywriting career and strengthening a business' online presence with the dawn of AI tools like ChatGPT and Jasper. Her insights are outlined in her eBook 'Bot Got My Job, Surviving the AI Revolution'.
Die boek van die week is Word Ryk, Bly Ryk. Die finansiële kenners PJ en Geo Botha wil Suid-Afrikaners help om beheer oor hul geldsake te kry. PJ en Geo is goed vertroud met die onderwerp as direkteure by Bovest Wealth Management en mede-aanbieders van die kykNET-reeks, Welvaartskeppers.
This week’s read of the week is titled Standing Up for Science: A Voice of Reason by Prof Salim S. Abdool Karim. Prof Karim is a renowned clinical infectious diseases epidemiologist who became the country’s leading expert on Covid-19 contagion. Standing Up for Science is Prof Abdool Karim’s personal, behind-the-scenes account of the first three years of the pandemic.
The Heavy Chef Guide to Financial Mangement for Startups aims to address the dearth of budgeting skills in the entrepreneurial space. Serial entrepreneur, Phillip van Zyl partners with Xero and Heavy Chef in penning the book. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Heavy Chef, Fred Roed, told the OFM Business Hour more about the project.
Dr Mpho Modisane, entrepreneur, holder of a PHD in Economic and Management Sciences from the North-West University (NWU) and the author of the OFM Business Hour's read of the week titled the Multinational Hustler, gets into her motivations behind taking her thesis findings and converting them into a self-help book designed for the entrepreneur with multinational aspirations. Dr Modisane unpacks what the key motivators for organisations/businesses to enter into multinational markets are and what considerations need to be made before doing so.
Nuts & Bolts is a book about hope; it is full of stories about real people and companies who are making a difference, with testimonies from entrepreneurs, experienced ecosystem builders and innovators. It captures deep insights, from the considerable time McLean has spent with entrepreneurs and innovators, on the importance of inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship, and provides a mix of global experiences and entrepreneurship narratives that eloquently sketch out the ‘nuts and bolts’ for entrepreneurship and innovation.
DR McLEAN SIBANDA, is an avid believer that entrepreneurship is about building the future, and his humble beginnings provided a sound foundation for his passion for entrepreneurship.
Nuts & Bolts is a book about hope; it is full of stories about real people and companies who are making a difference, with testimonies from entrepreneurs, experienced ecosystem builders and innovators. It captures deep insights, from the considerable time McLean has spent with entrepreneurs and innovators, on the importance of inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship, and provides a mix of global experiences and entrepreneurship narratives that eloquently sketch out the ‘nuts and bolts’ for entrepreneurship and innovation.
DR McLEAN SIBANDA, is an avid believer that entrepreneurship is about building the future, and his humble beginnings provided a sound foundation for his passion for entrepreneurship.
The Ordinary Millionaire is a unique collaboration by a number of financial advisors from the attooh! Group of Companies, combining their expertise under the leadership of Wouter Snyman to produce a book packed with financial wisdom. This is relevant for every individual wanting to embrace the philosophies shared and steps highlighted to walk the journey to financial independence.
The Ordinary Millionaire is a unique collaboration by a number of financial advisors from the attooh! Group of Companies, combining their expertise under the leadership of Wouter Snyman to produce a book packed with financial wisdom. This is relevant for every individual wanting to embrace the philosophies shared and steps highlighted to walk the journey to financial independence.
Property developers, construction owners, Quantity Surveyors, and contractors face many challenges as they navigate through mostly uncharted territory with their projects experiencing mounting risks from the effects of COVID-19. Dr Hendrik Prinsloo, former Senior Lecturer at the Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology of the University of Pretoria, recently published his book entitled Construction Delay Analysis Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Analysis and Formulation of Delay Claims.
Property developers, construction owners, Quantity Surveyors, and contractors face many challenges as they navigate through mostly uncharted territory with their projects experiencing mounting risks from the effects of COVID-19. Dr Hendrik Prinsloo, former Senior Lecturer at the Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology of the University of Pretoria, recently published his book entitled Construction Delay Analysis Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Analysis and Formulation of Delay Claims.
In this astonishing corruption memoir, former Bosasa Chief Operating Officer and whistleblower Angelo Agrizzi rips open a legacy of secrecy to expose two decades of untold greed, politicking, corruption, racism, bribery, and deep state capture.
Inside the Belly of the Beast is a mind-blowing exploration of the fraudulent workings of a company founded on deception, under the cult-like leadership of the Master himself, Gavin Watson.
In this astonishing corruption memoir, former Bosasa Chief Operating Officer and whistleblower Angelo Agrizzi rips open a legacy of secrecy to expose two decades of untold greed, politicking, corruption, racism, bribery, and deep state capture.
Inside the Belly of the Beast is a mind-blowing exploration of the fraudulent workings of a company founded on deception, under the cult-like leadership of the Master himself, Gavin Watson.
Catherine Wijnberg is a visionary entrepreneur and respected by many. She did not achieve success by waiting for things to happen; instead she worked hard, lost a great deal, and recovered substantially from incredible setbacks. She has taken these experiences and used it to help businesses become sustainable, create jobs and grow the economy. She discusses her debut book “Sheep will never rule the world”
Catherine Wijnberg is a visionary entrepreneur and respected by many. She did not achieve success by waiting for things to happen; instead she worked hard, lost a great deal, and recovered substantially from incredible setbacks. She has taken these experiences and used it to help businesses become sustainable, create jobs and grow the economy. She discusses her debut book “Sheep will never rule the world”
Disruption Amplified: Reset. Rewire. Reimagine Everything, by Abdullah Verachia “ is a punchy and timely commentary on issues that are of strategic importance in our time.” - Professor Nick Binedell, Founding Dean, Gordon Institute of Business Science.
As we open our minds to the possibility of a world that looks different to the reality we’ve become accustomed to, many of us are asking what we might expect from a post-COVID-19 environment. It is overwhelming at times to try and piece together a mental mind map of what we might be dealing with in the future. But what are the implications of these rapid shifts to our personal freedoms or investment approaches, how we educate our children and which careers we should prize in the future?
Disruption Amplified: Reset. Rewire. Reimagine Everything, by Abdullah Verachia “ is a punchy and timely commentary on issues that are of strategic importance in our time.” - Professor Nick Binedell, Founding Dean, Gordon Institute of Business Science.
As we open our minds to the possibility of a world that looks different to the reality we’ve become accustomed to, many of us are asking what we might expect from a post-COVID-19 environment. It is overwhelming at times to try and piece together a mental mind map of what we might be dealing with in the future. But what are the implications of these rapid shifts to our personal freedoms or investment approaches, how we educate our children and which careers we should prize in the future?
Secure Your Retirement unpacks the challenges facing pensioners, and outlines what they can do to improve their situation. Author, Bruce Cameron shares how the book explains how to avoid the pitfalls that cause pensioners to run out of money. He also provides guidance about selecting the right pension products and offers other solutions to guide pensioners to better financial outcomes.
Secure Your Retirement unpacks the challenges facing pensioners, and outlines what they can do to improve their situation. Author, Bruce Cameron shares how the book explains how to avoid the pitfalls that cause pensioners to run out of money. He also provides guidance about selecting the right pension products and offers other solutions to guide pensioners to better financial outcomes.
Most people believe that property is a great investment, but in order to get into property investment you need money, contacts and experience. When you only see the barriers to entry, you tend to give up before you even begin trying. Property investment expert Laurens Boel believes that with the right knowledge anyone can make money in property, regardless of the resources available to them.
Most people believe that property is a great investment, but in order to get into property investment you need money, contacts and experience. When you only see the barriers to entry, you tend to give up before you even trying. Property investment expert Laurens Boel believes that with the right knowledge anyone can make money in property, regardless of the resources available to them.