Ep 76: Beyond Transactions: How Collaboration Powers SA’s Smart Trade - Cornelius Coetzee
Following the release of Verto’s new white paper on the state of imports and exports in South Africa, Michael Avery sat down with Cornelius Coetzee, Country Director for Verto. Cornelius shared insigh...
3 Jul 202529min
Ep 75: What Does a Just Transition Really Take? - Peter Venn
South Africa’s Just Energy Transition promises inclusive growth, green jobs, and climate resilience. This week, Michael Avery sat down with Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green - the company behind SA’s la...
26 Jun 202531min
Ep 74: SME Lending Through FNB’s Lens: Unlocking Potential - Andiswa Bata
Despite bold promises from both government and business, most South African SMEs still struggle to access the funding they need to grow, hire and contribute meaningfully to the economy. Banks cite ris...
19 Jun 202529min
Ep 73: Franchising as a Catalyst for Economic Empowerment - Ayabulela Njingolo
For a wide-ranging and optimistic view of how franchising can truly become a lever for economic inclusion and innovation in South Africa, Michael Avery was joined by Ayabulela Njingolo, Chairman of th...
12 Jun 202536min
Ep 72: Powering the Transition: Capital, Trust, and the Grid - Rentia van Tonder
In this episode of the Monocle Banking Podcast, Michael Avery was joined by Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power at Standard Bank CIB, to unpack the real story behind South Africa’s energy transition. Fro...
6 Jun 202524min
Ep 71: Redefining Insurance Through Technology – Christelle Colman and Ron Richman
The future of insurance may lie in the integration of technology and human understanding. This week, Michael Avery sat down with Christelle Colman, CEO of Ami, and Ron Richman, CEO of insureAI. Their ...
29 Mai 202533min
Ep 70: Reforming for Results: What’s Next for Operation Vulindlela? – Rudi Dicks
To delve into the progress and future plans of Operation Vulindlela - a presidential initiative to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and support economic recovery in South Africa - M...
22 Mai 202525min
Ep 69: Intelligent Inclusion: AI’s Role in the Future of African Banking - Tumi Nomlomo
To shed light on the power of inclusive technology, Michael Avery sat down with Tumi Nomlomo, Senior Manager of Customer Advisory at SAS. They discussed SAS's responsible AI framework, which promotes ...
8 Mai 202527min
