
SimplyBLU: Secure Payments for Small Businesses | Norman Nyawo
2025/11/19 | 8 mins.
Norman Nyawo shares how SimplyBLU, SnapScan, and Instant Money help township businesses trade safely and grow - especially ahead of Black Friday.

Why Women Make Great Investors and What We Can Learn From Them
2025/11/19 | 21 mins.
In this episode of The Private Lens, host Ehren Steenkamp explores why research shows that women often outperform men as investors. Joined by Janice Johnston, Chair of 100 Women in Finance, and Nivedna Maharaj, Head of Global Markets Retail Investments at Standard Bank, the conversation delves into the barriers women face in investing, why financial independence is crucial, and how both women and men can adopt smarter investment habits. #SBLove💙 #SBPrivate

The travel edition: How to budget, save and use tech for your next big trip
2025/11/17 | 22 mins.
This episode of The Private Lens explores how to travel without breaking the bank. Host Ehren Steenkamp speaks with travel content creator Farirai Sanyika and banking expert Michelle Munemo about budgeting, using travel-friendly financial products, and maximizing your spending power abroad. They discuss tools like currency cards, expense-sharing apps, and smart planning strategies to make your travels more affordable and stress-free. The key takeaway? A well-planned trip not only enhances your experience but also protects your wallet.#SBLove💙 #SBPrivate

In This Economy? With Melvyn Lubega
2025/10/24 | 49 mins.
In this episode, we chat with Melvyn Lubega entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Go1. From Oxford to Y Combinator, Melvyn shares the mindset, systems, and failures behind scaling a unicorn, and his mission to create 100,000 sustainable jobs. #SBPrivate

In This Economy? With Busi Mavuso
2025/10/24 | 40 mins.
In this episode we have the BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso for a candid conversation on South Africa’s political and economic crossroads. She unpacks the dynamics and tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU), explores the stakes of the upcoming National Dialogue, and shares her perspective on the Mkhwanazi commission. #SBPrivate



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