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Mudiwa Gavaza

Mudiwa Gavaza is a business writer for the Business Day and Financial Mail, covering technology, media and telecommunications companies. In addition, he is a broadcaster, currently hosting the Business Day Spotlight podcast. An alumni of Rhodes Business School and GIBS Business School, Mudiwa has qualifications in economics, information systems, business administration and financial journalism.

Canal+ shares will be listed in the JSE's media sector and the radio and TV broadcasters subsector.

MultiChoice’s new owner Canal+ begins trading on JSE

Canal+ is also listed on the LSE, where it will retain its primary listing

A Naked Insurance online quote on a mobile device. File photo.

Naked becomes first SA insurer to offer binding quotes through ChatGPT

Naked Insurance has become the first South African company to release a native app in OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform, a move that signals the growing use of artificial intelligence as an interface for digital commerce.

Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara.

Sunday Times editor placed on special leave over SIU probe into lottery funds

Makhudu Sefara implicated in SIU probe about misappropriated lottery funds

The SABC has seen better days.

SABC abandons R1bn profit goal

State-owned broadcaster aims to boost revenue for 2026/27 through digital platforms and partnerships

MTN, which had developed a reputation for conquering emerging market countries few dare to touch, is in the process of exiting businesses in the Middle East region, including Afghanistan, Yemen and Iran.  Picture: FINANCIAL MAIL/FREDDY MAVUNDA

Syria invites bids for MTN’s operating licence

Authorities open 20-year licence bid as MTN starts Syrian withdrawal.

The future of Showmax has been in question since Canal+ took over MultiChoice in September 2025. Picture: SUPPLIED

MultiChoice to close Showmax streaming service

Canal+ has plans to create a one-stop super app to combine video streaming services

Buy now, pay later use doubles in 2025, Payfast reports

Merchants are embracing BNPL to boost sales and customer engagement

Fabricio Bloisi, Group CEO of Naspers and Prosus

PODCAST | Bloisi on Naspers’ e-commerce growth in Europe, Latin America and India

In this podcast, Group CEO Fabricio Bloisi details the strategy for e-commerce ecosystems.

Black Friday online shopping growth outpaced physical retail. File photo.

Customer spends almost R2m on Black Friday, bank confirms

Banks say transaction growth outpaced physical retail over the Black Friday weekend

EARNINGS BOOST: MTN Group chief executive Ralph Mupita

Ghana and Nigeria boost MTN third-quarter performance

Improved conditions and more stable currencies help performance in key markets

“Please Call Me” inventor Nkosana Makate.

Inventor Nkosana Makate’s backer comes calling

Demand for 40% of settlement could see ‘Please Call Me’ matter back in the courts

The judgment saw two possible increases to Nkosana Makate’s potential payout. File photo.

Nkosana Makate’s ‘Please Call Me’ payout could be as high as R748m

While full details of the settlement will likely be revealed when the company reports its interim results on Monday, preliminary calculations indicate the amount being as high as R748m.