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As South Africa’s leader in business research, networking and conferencing, Topco Media has helped over 2 500 organisations connect and find value from our events. Over the last 21 years, we have worked with private and public departments and sectors such Microsoft, McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz and Coca Cola and government organisations such as the GCIS, DTI, DIRCO and DEA. The 10 000 organisations we conduct research each year, trust us to use quantitative and qualitative data to objectively grant external accreditation to the best-managed and best-performing companies in South Africa; to its BEE and gender parity leaders; to implementers of national development and to HR/tech innovators. Have a conversation with us today, about what partnership with Topco Media will do for you. Ralf Fletcher | CEO

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He Is Revolutionizing Finance with AI and the Company is Now Worth Billions | Salvador Anglada

2026/01/04

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher has a chat with Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia and veteran leader in telecom, technology, and fintech. With over 30 years of experience, including roles at e& enterprise, Telefónica, and O2, Salvador shares insights on driving growth through M&A, advancing financial inclusion via AI-powered lending platforms, and navigating the future of fintech in emerging markets. Discover how Optasia is empowering millions with access to credit and the strategies behind scaling global operations. A must-watch for anyone interested in innovative leadership and disruptive business models.

Silicon Valley vs Policymakers: Beverly Schäfer on AI sovereignty and reclaiming humanity

2025/10/16

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher chats with Beverly Schäfer, the former deputy speaker of the Western Cape provincial parliament, who served as the MEC for Economic Opportunities, Tourism and Agriculture in the Western Cape and is now a leading voice in data sovereignty and ethical AI. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

Why was EY able to create $1-billion in value by tapping into neurodiverse talent?

2025/10/02

In the Business Unusual Podcast Dr Sarah Babb, founder and managing director at Stimm, joins Ralf Fletcher to explore the business case, market reality and strategic advantages in embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

‘Winnie Mandela thought that was an assassination attempt’ - Mathews Phosa

2025/08/07

In this Business Unusual Podcast Mathews joins Ralf Fletcher to reflect on an eventful career in politics which saw him play a key role in the Codesa negotiations, serve as Premier of the Mpumalanga province, and advise all five of South Africa’s democratically elected presidents. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision

2025/07/31

In this fascinating conversation on the Business Unusual Podcast the former HSBC banker simplifies some technical aspects of the crypto world, addresses misconceptions and offers a sophisticated perspective on bitcoin investment cycles and the market dynamics in South Africa. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

From DEI to AI: Nedbank's Deb Fuller on why humanity is still key for success

2025/07/10

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Ralf Fletcher is joined by Deb Fuller, Group Executive: Human Resources at Nedbank. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

Leadership is broken - Blanchard SA’s Jayson Naidoo knows how to fix it

2025/04/25

What if the real problem in your company isn’t the strategy, the economy, or the competition… but you? In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, hosted by Ralf Fletcher, leadership coach and Blanchard South Africa CEO Jayson Naidoo flips the script on traditional leadership. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

CFO or Chief Value Officer? Nedbank's Mike Davis on mapping a sustainable future

2024/11/14

How is the role of a Chief Financial Officer changing? What’s needed to reach the Sustainable Development Goals? What role can the financial sector play? In this Business Unusual Podcast, Nedbank’s CFO Mike Davis joins award-winning broadcaster Leanne Manas to answer these questions and more. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

From vision to reality: How Chipo Mushwana is shaping the future of payments

2024/08/15

Chipo Mushwana, Executive: Emerging Innovation and Payments at Nedbank, joins Janine Brown to discuss her diverse career journey, focusing on her commitment to financial inclusion and mentorship within the fintech space. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

Navigating social media policy in Africa - Meta's Duduetsang Makuse

2024/06/28

In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media, engages with Duduetsang Makuse, Public Policy Manager for SADC at Meta. This episode delves into navigating the complexities of social media policy in Africa compared to global standards. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

"I built the 'Amazon' of Zimbabwe" - Kudakwashe Manzanga, CEO, The Daily Sale Shop

2024/06/27

In this Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer at Topco Media is joined by Zimbabwean tech entrepreneur, Kudakwashe Manzanga, the CEO of The Daily Sale Shop, an e-commerce platform offering over 12 million products. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

"How I got 1.6 million youth registered to vote" - Insights from Alexandria Procter

2024/06/20

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Sasha de Freitas, Senior Conference Producer, Topco Media is joined by Tech Founder Alexandria Procter, of DigsConnect. The duo delve into Alexandria's new book Upstart sharing insights of scaling up business in Africa, how to balance one's many important roles in life as well as the importance of youth voting. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

Closing the digital divide: Sentech Acting CEO, Tebogo Leshope

2024/05/15

Tebogo Leshope chats to us about digital transformation, bringing connectivity to the masses and what he's looking forward to at the Sentech Africa Tech Week Summit.

Beyond business as usual: How to lead on the Sustainable Development Goals

2024/03/07

Dr Achieng Ojwang is the Executive Director of Global Compact Network South Africa, a position she has held since April 2018. During this time, Dr Ojwang has re-established the Network as a formidable independent organisation and continues to raise the visibility of the UN Global Compact brand in South Africa. Watch the full podcast on YouTube

How Aasiyah Adams is preparing people for the future of work

2024/02/08

In the latest Business Unusual Podcast we chat with Aasiyah about Abaguquli4IR’s work which covers a wide range of emerging technologies, placing them at the forefront of digital revolution. Watch the full podcast on YouTube