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Business Sense

Business Sense is a Christian finance show that aims to help believers succeed financially while adhering to their faith. It features expert guests who explain financial concepts and provide action plans tailored to the SID region. The show covers personal finance, entrepreneurship, and global tech trends, emphasizing faithful stewardship principles to guide listeners from debt management to startup ventures.
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253 Episodes
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Entrepreneurship | Lulina Crafts Co.

Today we’re speaking to Thembelihle “Lihle” Matomane about her business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.
23 Oct 12PM 36 min

Tech-Tuesday | Solar Drying Technology in Food & Agricultural Products

For several generations, people have been preserving food by drying it, by way of placing the food on mats in the sun. This simple method, however, has been improved upon, and today, we’ll be talking about innovations in solar drying technology and the developments mean for the food industry, agriculture,…
22 Oct 12PM 36 min

Personal Finance | Life Cover & Funeral Cover

It’s a common belief that life insurance cover and stand-alone funeral plans are basically the same thing, right? Well, that may not necessarily be the case exactly, and today we’re joined by Ricardo Thwala, who will be sharing with us the difference between the two, and helping us understand their…
21 Oct 12PM 37 min

Shape Shifter | Adv. Nyaradzo Maphosa

Our Shape-Shifter today is Advocate Nyaradzo Maphosa, an agile and sturdy lawyer whose practice spans from specialized criminal defence to civil litigation with a definite bias towards International Corporate Law and Finance, serving both local and international clients including international financial institutions and local parastatals.
17 Oct 12PM 35 min

Tech-Tuesday | Genetically Modified Food & World Hunger

World hunger and food insecurity is a recurring problem in most parts of the developing world. Among the many potential biotechnologies that are available, and the different ways in which they can be applied, genetic modification of food demands particular attention.
15 Oct 12PM 36 min

Personal Finance | Age-Related Financial Goals & Priorities

While there is no fixed timeline for achieving the goals you set yourself, it can sometimes be helpful to orientate yourself around phases of your life. Buy a car at 25, own my own home by 30, lobola negotiations by 35 etc…but at what point does that harm, rather than…
14 Oct 12PM 33 min

Shape Shifter | Mpho Mangoaela

Our Shape-Shifter today is Mpho Mangoaela, who is an HRBP at Public Investment Corporation, with experience spanning over several years, with a robust skill set that includes HRIS, HR Policies, Employee Relations, Negotiation, Employee Engagement and more.
10 Oct 12PM 49 min

Entrepreneurship

Today we’re speaking to Benitha Malaba about her business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.
9 Oct 12PM 40 min

Tech-Tuesday | The Role of Technology in the Finance Sector

It’s safe to say that financial services are quite heavily influenced by technology. It’s a sector that affects all of us - even if we do not realize that. The finance industry was, and continues to be, in search of innovations that would simply allow it to be more efficient…
8 Oct 12PM 30 min

Personal Finance | Financial Freedom

According to Moneyfit.org, financial freedom means having enough savings, financial investments and cash on hand to afford the kind of life we desire for ourselves and our families. The definition will differ depending on each individual and where they are in life, and this is the reason for our conversation…
7 Oct 12PM 33 min

Entrepreneurship

Today we’re speaking to Mrs. Masango about her business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.
2 Oct 12PM 38 min

Tech-Tuesday | The Role of Drones in Modern Agriculture

Drones have become invaluable tools in modern agriculture, offering precision, efficiency, and real time data collection. In today’s conversation, we’ll be discussing different agricultural operations where drones are making a significant impact, as well as the greater role that drones play in modern agriculture. Environmental Engineer, Mubiana Mufaya joins us…
1 Oct 12PM 43 min

Personal Finance | Active vs Passive Income

Unlocking financial freedom may seem like a daunting task, but it can be done by correctly implementing a financial strategy based on active and passive income. In today’s conversation, we’ll be discussing the differences between the two, and how we can leverage them for best financial outcomes.
30 Sep 12PM 28 min

Shape Shifter | Octavia Ephraim

Our Shape-Shifter today is Octavia Ephraim, who is a transformational image coach, an enneagram practitioner, mindset coach, and also a Mrs. SA SemiFinalist. She joins us to share some key lessons that she’s learnt throughout her life, in hopes that we will all be inspired to reach for our own…
26 Sep 12PM 50 min

Entrepreneurship | Career Movez

Today we’re speaking to Zweli Mqhayi about his business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.
25 Sep 12PM 39 min

Tech-Tuesday | Weather & Climate Modification

If human activities could change climate, would it be possible to change it on purpose, to suit us better? From 1945 into the 1970s, much effort went into studies of weather modification. American entrepreneurs tried cloud-seeding to enhance local rainfall, Russian scientists offered fabulous schemes of planetary engineering, and military…
24 Sep 12PM 28 min

Personal Finance | Budgeting Tips

Most of us know and understand the importance of budgeting, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the many details included in the budgeting process. How much should be allocated to what? How strict does one need to be, and how does one budget for the unexpected?
23 Sep 12PM 35 min

Shape Shifter | Becky K

Our Shape-Shifter today is Confidence Coach, Becky K, who is also a popular radio and television personality, podcaster, as well as a well sought after Emcee.
19 Sep 12PM 39 min

Entrepreneurship | Brand Innovations Design

Today we’re speaking to Whade Williams about his business, and we will be going through some of the lessons learnt along the way in the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship journey.
18 Sep 12PM 47 min
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