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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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52:16

What Next? Bridging the trust gap

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/04/02

In this episode of What Next?, Professor Mike Kenny (Cambridge) and Jacinta Koolmatrie examine the breakdown of trust between communities and institutions. They discuss how centralised governance and economic shifts have driven local grievances, and argue that rebuilding trust requires sharing power, working at community pace, and supporting locally led solutions like community wealth building and Indigenous-led approaches.CHAPTERS 00:00–09:00: Fracture, grievance and the limits of institutions

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35:37

What Next? | Making the transition investable

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/27

Clean and green growth has moved from ambition to execution, but the challenge is one of pace. Investment conditions are key: predictable rules, credible pathways, and coordination across value chains, finance and government. This episode of What Next? Leadership Conversations for a Better Future, Helena Norrman, Marina Grossi, and Sang-Hyup Kim explains why transition policy now sits at the centre of industrial strategy, competitiveness and geopolitics. 00:00 Predictability is the first enabler

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9:48

Macro Monday Ep109: War increases inflation pressures

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/23

Central banks in the US, Eurozone and Japan all kept rates unchanged last week. But behind these decisions lie rising concerns about the impact of the Iranian War on a range of prices that have a major impact on inflation. The duration and intensity of the conflict will be key determinants of the overall impact on the inflation and growth outlooks. Investec Focus Radio SA

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39:17

What Next? | Reclaiming the future from the algorithm

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/18

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies, societies and power structures yet much of the conversation has swung between uncritical optimism and existential fear. In this episode of What Next? We explore how leaders can reclaim agency over the future of AI, ensuring it serves human progress rather than narrow commercial or political interests. Vilas Dhar, President, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation; philanthropist, technologist and advocate for human-centred AI, in conversation with hosts

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23:17

NOW Ep123: Middle East conflict | Counting the cost...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/17

Markets are sending a surprisingly calm signal in the face of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices are rising, supply chains are under pressure, and recession risks are quietly ticking higher, yet equities remain relatively steady.In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Investec experts in SA and the UK - Callum Macpherson, Phil Shaw and Chris Holdsworth - to unpack what’s really at play. The conversation explores what could happen if the conflict

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11:26

Macro Monday Ep108: Disconnect between energy and...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/16

With uncertainty over how long, the Iranian conflict will last, it’s not just the oil market that’s been affected. Natural gas prices have risen, but so too have grain and aluminium prices, pointing to inflation pressures in the coming months. However, as Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, highlights, global equities are only 2% down, implying that equity investors expect a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Investec Focus Radio SA

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32:49

What Next? | The meaning deficit

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/06

What Next? Leadership Conversations for a Better Future examines how leaders can build future-fit economies in a time of accelerating technological and societal change.In this episode we're joined by educator, leadership thinker and author, Sudhanshu Palsule, Gillian Secrett, Director of Leadership and Culture at CISL and community leader and rector, Richard Springer. Together they examine what many describe as a growing ‘meaning deficit’ in society. They explore how fragmentation, consumerism and

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19:08

NOW Ep122: A new cycle for Private Equity

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/03

Private equity is shifting gears. As rates turn and investor confidence improves, funds are deploying again, and South Africa is firmly back on the radar. But this isn’t a return to excess, it’s a shift toward smarter leverage, disciplined execution and sharper capital structuring. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks to Rishanth Pillay, Head of Sponsor Leveraged Finance at Investec Corporate & Investment Banking, about what’s driving the renewed momentum – and what

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10:43

Macro Monday Ep106: What the Strait of Hormuz means...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/03/02

What will be the impact of the hostilities in the Middle East on the world economy? Chris Holdsworth Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, examines the impact on oil prices, in particular, taking into account further disruption at the key Strait of Hormuz. Investec Focus Radio SA

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20:56

Everything Counts | Episode 42: How do tax-free...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/24

In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe is joined by Investec financial adviser Vumi Dludlu and head of adviser enablement Johan Loubser to break down everything you need to know about tax-free savings accounts in South Africa.They explain: • What a tax-free savings account (TFSA) actually is • The R36 000 annual limit and R500 000 lifetime contribution cap • What happens if you exceed the TFSA limit • Why you can’t “catch up” on missed contributions • The impact of withdrawals

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13:49

Macro Monday Ep105: Trump’s tariff setback

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/23

It was a difficult Friday for US President Donald Trump, as the Supreme Court ruled against his tariffs, while GDP in the fourth quarter grew by less than expected and a core measure of inflation rose. But, notes Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, Trump has already announced other measures to retain tariffs. Investec Focus Radio SA

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12:36

Macro Monday Ep104: When AI becomes a risk

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/16

While US earnings have been strong, more and more companies are seeing artificial intelligence (AI) as a risk, rather than an opportunity, notes Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, that while there’s been a selloff in sectors likely to be disrupted by increased AI deployment. Investec Focus Radio SA

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23:59

NOW Ep121: Budget Speech 2026| What’s at stake?

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/14

South Africa’s 2026 Budget arrives at a pivotal moment. Debt is hovering near 78% of GDP. Growth is forecast at just 1.5%. Debt-servicing costs absorb around 5% of GDP. And yet, bond yields have fallen, sentiment has improved and S&P maintains a positive outlook.Is this genuine fiscal stabilisation or simply a window of opportunity? In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs sits down with Investec’s Chief Economist Annabel Bishop and Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs to

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20:57

Everything Counts | Episode 41: Global Shopping for...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/10

Earning, spending, investing and shopping overseas has never been easier, but it has never been more complex either. If your money is constantly moving between currencies, countries, and platforms, it can feel like you’re doing everything right on paper while still losing value through fees, exchange rates and timing.In this episode of Everything Counts, Motheo Khoaripe explores what it really means to live a global financial life. He’s joined by Dan Buntman, Product Lead for International Banking

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13:15

Macro Monday Ep103: PMI numbers point to solid global...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/09

The world economy appears to be in good shape. Global composite purchasing managers index numbers are on the rise, with US manufacturing enjoying a significant uptick in January, and Germany’s factory orders have risen strongly too. All in all, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, the numbers support expectations of global GDP growth of 3% this year. Investec Focus Radio SA

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34:02

Art in Focus Series 2 | Ep 3: Whose art is it anyway?

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/04

When ideas meet machines and many hands shape one work, where does creativity begin? In episode 3 of Art in Focus series 2, Investec’s Tristanne Farrell invites curator Antonia Strauss, artist Aaron Philander and gallerist Brett Bellairs to unpack how technology is transforming not just into how art is made and sold, but how it’s experienced and valued. From AI to VR, African artists are engaging with tech and repurposing in new ways, challenging traditional notions of originality and artistic

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26:09

NOW Ep 120 | Water risk is business risk

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/04

Water scarcity is no longer a future risk. It is already reshaping how businesses operate, invest and grow in South Africa.With water demand in Gauteng at record levels and ageing infrastructure under strain, water has become a material constraint on business continuity, supply chains and long-term competitiveness. For many companies, water security is now as critical as energy security. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, recorded after an Investec and Proparco water-resilience event,

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45:27

What next? | Changing minds, changing markets

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/02

In this episode of podcast series, What Next? Michael Liebreich and Rory Sutherland lift the lid on how to shift behaviour at scale to achieve the energy transition. Marc Khan and Lidnsey Hooper interview the pair on the sociopolitical backlash we have seen in some sectors with regard to climate action. The views in this podcast are those of the contributors, and don’t necessarily represent those of CISL, the University of Cambridge, or Investec, and should not be taken as advice or a

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8:48

Macro Monday Ep103: Precious metals’ dramatic fall

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/02/02

Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, makes sense of a busy few days on financial markets, which saw sharp falls in precious metals prices. Despite the dramatic drop in gold, platinum and silver prices, precious metals prices are back to where they were in early January. Investec Focus Radio SA

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40:40

Art in Focus Series 2 | Ep 2: Women leading the way...

Investec Focus Radio SA ·

2026/01/29

From discovering and nurturing emerging artists, to building trust-based relationships with collectors, Emma van der Merwe of Everard Read, Shona van der Merwe of RESERVOIR Projects and Anelisa Mangcu of Under the Aegis, discuss the increasing prominence and role of women in the art ecosystem. These three gallerists open up about how they navigate a world traditionally dominated by men, challenges overcome - mentorship, and the often unseen but crucial collaboration of women across the art market

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