Business Buzz

On the latest business news, we talk about the employment statistics and the President’s speech. Ken Swettenham, our business expert, gives us more insights on the Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in holiday accommodation in Cape Town. The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19, and this week, another features Jonas Zibia, the Operator of House of Branding. He speaks to us more about running a branding business and some of the business lessons he’s learned. On the main topic, we talk about the outlook of the Tourism sector during the pandemic. We speak to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, Chief Executive Officer: Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) about the role of tourism in the economy. We then speak to Siphokazi Khoza, Founder & Director of STM travel agency about the experiences of actual travel businesses and tourism operators.