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Investec Focus Radio SA

Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.

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NOW Ep114: MTBPS 2025 | Gold’s fiscal glow

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/11/04

South Africa’s economic story is balancing between risk and resolve, discipline and delivery. As the country prepares for its first Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) under a coalition government, National Treasury faces a difficult equation: stabilise debt, restore credibility and still find space for growth. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Investec’s Annabel Bishop, Tertia Jacobs, and Osa Mazwai to unpack the policy choices shaping the 2025 mini

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27:58

Everything Counts | Episode 34: The dangers of the...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/11/04

Are you concerned about keeping your children safe online in an age where screens are everywhere?In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe sits down with Emma Sadleir Berkovitz, founder of the Digital Law Company and Africa's leading authority on social media law and digital risk, and Ndivhuwo Mulaudzi, a cybersecurity awareness training specialist at Investec. Together, they unpack the realities of cyberbullying, online predators and managing children’s online behaviour in

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15:42

NOW Ep 113: The new era of cyber risk

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2025/10/29

Deepfakes that fool the eye. Voices that sound real. Attacks that never sleep. As artificial intelligence reshapes both offence and defence, cyber risk has gone mainstream.In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec cybersecurity experts Nomalizo Hlazo and Tash van den Heever about the new era of digital resilience where trust, adaptability and awareness are your strongest defences. Podcast key moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - AI on both sides – Attackers

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9:10

Macro Monday Ep 93: Interest rate convergence on the...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/10/27

With three of the world’s leading central banks meeting this week, Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International says markets are pricing in a convergence of interest rates by developed markets in the coming months. The Fed is expected to cut this week and aggressively into next year, while the European Central Bank is expected to keep rates unchanged and the Bank of Japan is expected to hike. Investec Focus Radio SA

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20:17

NOW Ep 111: In tech we trust?

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Zane Bezuidenhout and David Smith, Global Equity Research Analysts at Investec Investment Management in the UK. Fresh from the Deutsche Bank Tech Conference in California, they examine what’s substance and what’s speculation in the current tech cycle – and why artificial intelligence, still in its very early innings, could redefine how we think about growth and value.Podcast key highlights 00:00 - Tech’s global dominance and its

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8:07

Macro Monday Ep 91: US-China trade dispute escalates

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/10/13

The trade dispute between the US and China took a new turn on Friday, as US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs in response to Chinese measures against the US such as export controls on rare earths. Markets responded negatively to the news, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, but the key move was perhaps in the US dollar, which no longer seems to be behaving as a safe haven. Investec Focus Radio SA

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31:32

Everything Counts | Ep 31: Cybersecurity South...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/23

Worried about the personal risks when your phone and your digital identity, falls into the wrong hands?This episode of Everything Counts dives deep into the realities of phone theft and the ripple effects it can have on your banking, social media, passwords and more. Join host Motheo Khoaripe as he chats with Kevin Hogan, Head of Fraud Risk at Investec and cybersecurity expert Anna Collard to uncover how fraudsters gain access, the myths about phone security and the vital steps you must take

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7:58

Macro Monday Ep 88: A tale of three central banks

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/22

It was a busy week on the monetary policy front last week. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International discusses how the Fed opted to cut rates in response to a softer labour market (despite elevated inflation), while the Bank of Japan kept rates steady, but adopted a hawkish tone. Locally, he looks at how South African real rates remain high after the Reserve Bank left rates unchanged. Investec Focus Radio SA

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11:23

NOW Ep 109: SA’s logistics logjam | Bottlenecks,...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/16

South Africa’s logistics system may be strained, but it is not without promise. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, host Jeremy Maggs is in conversation with Vernon Sinden, Head of Logistics at Investec for Business about how innovation, private partnerships and smarter supply chains can unlock growth and boost competitiveness. Investec Focus Radio SA

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9:03

Macro Monday Ep 87: US labour market cools even as...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/15

It’s becoming clear that the US labour market is cooling while at the same time inflation is increasing. Therefore, while markets are expecting a cut in US rates by the Fed this week, there could be some risk to the view that the Fed will cut rates another five times over the next year. Investec Focus Radio SA

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28:08

Everything Counts | Ep 30: Business Cybersecurity:...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/09

Worried about the growing threat of cybercrime and fraud targeting your business?This episode of Everything Counts is your essential guide to understanding and combating modern business cybersecurity risks. Join host Motheo Khoaripe as he speaks with Professor Danny Myburgh, digital forensics expert, and Kevin Hogan, Head of Fraud Risk at Investec, to uncover the latest scams like business email compromise, ransomware, fake payment notifications and more. Learn how cybercriminals exploit trust,

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9:46

Macro Monday Ep 86: Data readings increasingly point...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/08

Investors are growing concerned about a possible US recession, as the labour market weakens and PMI numbers decline, notes Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International. Market are now expecting three US rate cuts this year and five next year. Investec Focus Radio SA

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22:32

NOW Ep108: The magnificent 10 | Striking gold in...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/09/02

The six resources stocks among South Africa’s “Magnificent 10” are shining on the back of gold and platinum strength, but can the rally withstand US inflation, China’s demand shifts and local logistics woes? Host Jeremy Maggs asks Osa Mazwai, investment strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International and Campbell Parry, commodities and natural resources analyst at Investec Investment Management. Podcast key moments 00:00 - Introduction 02:03 - South Africa’s fiscal position & Transnet

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35:39

Now Ep105: Global consumer trends 2025 | How...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/07/22

From AI-optimised shelf space to influencer-fuelled fast fashion, global consumer trends are in flux. Global Consumer Analyst at Investec UK, Eddy Hargreaves, joins No Ordinary Wednesday to explore retail innovation, brand strategy, and why selling to today’s cautious, connected shopper is trickier than ever.Podcast key moments: 00:00 – Introduction 01:21 – Developed vs. emerging market consumers 02:32 – Inflation, discounts and luxury sales decline 05:05 – How tariffs affect pricing, brand

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8:38

Macro Monday Ep 80: US inflation heading towards 3%

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/07/21

US inflation appears to be heading to 3% by September, above the target rate of 2%. According to Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth his may explain the Fed’s caution on interest rates, even as Fed chief Jerome Powell remains under pressure from President Donald Trump. Investec Focus Radio SA

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24:23

NOW Ep104: How South Africa can shift gears for growth

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/07/08

South Africa has spent more than a decade in economic drift – growing slower than its emerging market peers, losing investor confidence, and missing out on vital tax revenue. So, how do we get back on track? In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Cumesh Moodliar, CEO of Investec South Africa, and Osagyefo Mazwai, Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, to unpack the hard truths, and outline a roadmap to recovery and long-term prosperity.

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7:27

Macro Monday Ep 78: The return of Liberation Day?

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/07/07

Wednesday is the day when US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs are set to come into effect. There’s still some uncertainty about what will happen, says Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth and even a further postponement of the tariffs is a possibility. Investec Focus Radio SA

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30:32

NOW Ep103: Tensions, tariffs and the fragile global...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/06/24

At the midpoint of 2025, the global economy stands at a precarious intersection of cooling inflation on one side, rising geopolitical tensions on the other. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec Chief Economists Annabel Bishop (South Africa) and Phil Shaw (UK) about the shocks and signals shaping markets from the Strait of Hormuz and the US tariff clock to South Africa’s subdued growth and greylisting outlook.Podcast key moments: 00:00 – Introduction 01:20 -

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7:45

Macro Monday Ep 76: Markets keep an eye on Iran

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/06/23

Following the weekend’s air strikes by the US on Iran’s nuclear facilities, markets are keeping an eye on Iran’s response, says Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth. In particular, any attempts to shut the Strait of Hormuz will have an impact on markets, with 20% of global oil and LNG passing through the strait. Investec Focus Radio SA

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22:26

Wine in Focus Ep 2 | Elevating SA wine on the world...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2025/06/06

In episode 2, Michael Fridjhon, Chairman of the Trophy Wine Show, Tom Carson, one of the international judges, and Bruce Jack - founder of Flagstone wines and Bruce Jack wines- discuss wine competitions crucial role in the wine ecosystem. More than just an opportunity for winemakers to win awards, they ensure local wines remain internationally competitive, whilst encouraging innovation and transformation in the wine industry. 00:00: Introduction – Wine, legacy and leadership 02:18: Origins and

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