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Deep Dive is a series of thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic live conversations that deal with day-to-day entrepreneurial dilemmas. Instead of offering clichéd soundbites, the presenters – Allon Raiz and Kumaran Padayachee – engage in in-depth conversations. The series is unashamedly highbrow, philosophical, authentic and practical.

In response to both global and local calls for more inclusion and diversity in the market, Accenture’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme applies global best-practice principles to scale and sustain the entrepreneurs and small business suppliers with whom we partner.

Adopting a blended approach, specifically packaged for the individual SME, we support our beneficiaries in building high-performing businesses through:

Executive training targeted to elevate the business owner to be innovative in thinking, agile in business decision making, and be managers of high performing businesses.

Mentorship with a Senior Accenture Executive in the same line of delivery to guide the growth of the business.

Business Development Support and operational tools are specific to the individual business based on the outcomes of the business GAP analysis.

Early Payments of invoices in less than 10 days to help the SME to be cash-flow effective.

Access to Market through opportunities within our supply chain and/or that of our clients.

Collaborations with Accenture as a delivery partner at client engagements, (based on business demand).

Listen to Head of Procurement Linda Basson, Head of Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Africa: ESDP Lead, Zandile Njamela as well as ESD entrepreneurs talk you through what they expect to gain and achieve from this 24-month journey on the Accenture ESD programme.

A weekly look at some of the key themes that are playing out across Africa and how they are shaping investment decisions.

A Tiso Blackstar Group Production.

Keywords: money, opportunity, business plan, business ideas, business news, income, financial news, business in Africa

Chaired by:
Richardt Hechter - ASSA Banking Committee & Discovery
He originates, quantifies and drives new opportunities for the group across five continents. He started his career in the banking space and continues to serve on both the International Actuarial Association's Banking Working Group and the Actuarial Society of South Africa's Banking Committee. Richardt was one of the first 15 to pass the actuarial banking fellowship. Richardt thrives on challenging himself and is passionate about tech, finance and banking.

Keynote Speakers:
Mark Brits - Executive Director Centre of Excellence in Financial Services, SGM The Banking Association South Africa
I have been fascinated by finance ever since I started work. In pursuit of my addiction I have worked in the insurance sector, the central bank, local and international banks, studied at university and participated in numerous courses. I have written, lectured and read about my passion. At the Banking Association I am able to immerse myself with international standard setters, policy makers, regulators and industry experts. Still there is more to learn.

Jolande Duvenage - Chief Imagineer (CEO): nav» and Head: FNB Innovators Programme FNB South Africa
nav» is a smart new tool designed to help customers manage their lives in a simpler smarter way. Think of it as a Financial GPS that puts you as a customer in the driver seat.

Speakers:
Dr Conrad Beyers - Modelling Systemic Risk and Banking Crises

Rajiv Singh - Systems and Technology for Actuaries in Banks

Michael Tichareva (Moderator); Nico van Staden; Matthew Walker; Gerrit van Eck - The implementation of IFRS 9: Challenges and lessons

Sandile Mbili - Professionalism & Ethics

Kudzai Chigiji (Moderator); Johan Maree; Ross Harris; Solomon Sikhosana; Dunny Semwayo; Mandla Hillie - Banking the Continent: Experiences of Expanding Banking Services Across the African Continent

Alan Quinn - Creative Thinking for Banking Collaboration

Closing:
Richardt Hechter

Weekly industry news podcasts produced and hosted by Rutendo Nyamuda, featuring must-know highlights from Bizcommunity’s indispensable B2B industry news, designed for business audiences.

BizTakeouts: Take it when you like it, where you like it, how you like it!

Business Buzz is a weekly business show aimed at educating and enlightening young adults on financial literacy, with regular updates and interviews on business and entrepreneurship topics. The topics are tailored to resonate with young adults providing simplified answers to complex questions of the business world.

The show is presented by Mudiwa “Mobb Justice” Gavaza and produced by Glory Mabuza, Slindele Msibi and Ntando Ximba. Simbarashe “Simba” Honde is the executive producer, with Kutlwano “Gwinch” Serame as the Technical Producer.

Furthermore, Business Buzz is proudly produced under The Wits Radio Academy, for VOW FM and also syndicated to 5 other community and campus radio stations across the country. It is also podcast on www.wits.journalism.co.za/business

The Business Buzz is proudly sponsored by ABSA