Ep 92: Funding the Transition: Building South Africa’s Green Pipeline - Nunu Ngoasheng
In this episode, Michael Avery is joined by Nunu Ngoasheng, Lead of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) Funding Platform, to discuss how her team is making sure climate finance reaches the com...
23 Okt 202532min
Ep 91: From Risk to Resilience: African Banks and the Climate Imperative - Yaseen Lockhat
Africa is warming faster than the rest of the world, making climate risk not only a major financial challenge but also a growing opportunity for the continent’s banking sector. Michael Avery speaks wi...
16 Okt 202522min
Ep 90: The Power of a Fresh Start - Lino Ferreira
In this week’s episode, Michael Avery sat down with Lino Ferreira, who reflects on the lessons learned after selling their family business, The Fruitspot, to Massmart - and navigating the complex real...
9 Okt 202527min
Ep 89: The Buy Now Pay Later Blueprint: Data, Credit, and Inclusion - Mark McChlery
Since its launch in 2019, PayJustNow has processed over R11 billion in transactions, opening access to credit for millions of previously unbanked consumers. Michael Avery sat down with the platform’s ...
2 Okt 202524min
Ep 88: Breaking Down Barriers to Digital Payments - Ontiretse Modise
Despite the fintech hype, cash still accounts for 56% of transactions in South Africa. Michael Avery sat down with Ontiretse Modise, Standard Bank CIB’s newly appointed Head of Payments, about what’s ...
25 Sep 202519min
Ep 87: Deal-Making vs. Fundraising: The Paradox of Private Equity in SA - Graham Stokoe
To unpack what’s really happening behind the numbers in South Africa’s private equity industry, Michael Avery sat down with Graham Stokoe, EY Africa’s Private Capital Leader. Despite weak fundraising ...
18 Sep 202523min
Ep 86: Inside the Sanlam-Assupol Integration: Driving Value and Inclusion - Bongani Madikiza
One year after Sanlam’s landmark acquisition of Assupol, the group is entering a decisive phase of integration with big implications for South Africa’s insurance and financial services landscape. In...
11 Sep 202526min
Ep 85: Beyond Party Lines: Rebuilding South Africa - Moeletsi Mbeki
Can South Africa move beyond entrenched party politics to build institutions capable of real transformation? To unpack this, Michael Avery was joined by political analyst, Moeletsi Mbeki. They explore...
4 Sep 202539min
