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		<description><![CDATA[What should you expect when the Department of Employment and Labour conducts health and safety inspections? Jamie-Lee Basson, Health and Safety Manager at Labournet, joins the OFM Business Hour to unpack the inspection process and explain the potential consequences businesses face if they fail to comply. ]]></description>
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					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Renowned chef encourages students to consider starting home-based businesses focused on artisanal food products.</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The OFM Business Hour previously spoke to acclaimed chef Kelly Ann Osborn about launching her own culinary school in Pennington. The MasterChef South Africa judge and one of South Africa’s youngest Eat Out Rising Stars says she has seen a steady decline in kitchen-ready skills over the years. She believes this is largely due to the limited number of restaurants available to train aspiring chefs while they are still in school. Over the years she’s also observed the importance of being able to start a business from home as opposed to opening up your own restaurant out the gate.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Unemployment dips to 31.4% but experts urge caution</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1647536</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s unemployment rate declined by 0,5 percentage points in the fourth quarter of 2025, easing to 31.4% from 31.9% in the previous quarter.<br />
While the latest figures point to modest improvement in the labour market, experts caution against celebrating too soon. Dr Memuna Williams, Founder and CEO of Empowering Sustainable Change, says sluggish economic growth remains a serious concern. She warns that if growth stays at current low levels, South Africa risks losing its competitive edge to other economies. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Unemployment dips to 31.4% but experts urge caution</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s unemployment rate declined by 0,5 percentage points in the fourth quarter of 2025, easing to 31.4% from 31.9% in the previous quarter.
While the latest figures point to modest improvement in the labour market, experts caution against celebrating too soon. Dr Memuna Williams, Founder and CEO of Empowering Sustainable Change, says sluggish economic growth remains a serious concern. She warns that if growth stays at current low levels, South Africa risks losing its competitive edge to other economies.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Kimberley businesses criticise Sol Plaatje’s IDP consultations</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1645360</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Businesses in Kimberley have raised concerns over the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality’s recent consultative processes around its Integrated Development Plan (IDP). An IDP outlines a municipality’s short, medium and long-term goals for economic and social development and is reviewed annually as part of the budget process. Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) CEO Sharon Steyn says the public participation sessions amount to little more than a tick-box exercise, with limited regard for the input of businesses and residents. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kimberley businesses criticise Sol Plaatje’s IDP consultations</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Businesses in Kimberley have raised concerns over the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality’s recent consultative processes around its Integrated Development Plan (IDP). An IDP outlines a municipality’s short, medium and long-term goals for economic and social development and is reviewed annually as part of the budget process. Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) CEO Sharon Steyn says the public participation sessions amount to little more than a tick-box exercise, with limited regard for the input of businesses and residents.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>NOCCI marks 150 years with big plans ahead</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1645344</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it turns 150 years old. CEO Sharon Steyn told the OFM Business Hour that exciting plans are in the works, including a special birthday celebration at the annual general meeting, while the chamber’s expo will also return this year. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>NOCCI marks 150 years with big plans ahead</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it turns 150 years old. CEO Sharon Steyn told the OFM Business Hour that exciting plans are in the works, including a special birthday celebration at the annual general meeting, while the chamber’s expo will also return this year.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Agter die skerms van eiendomsveilings</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1639941</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[AJ du Plessis, hoof uitvoerende beampte van die Brocor-groep, bied insig in die wêreld van eiendomsveilings. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Agter die skerms van eiendomsveilings</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1639941_20260128_123217_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[AJ du Plessis, hoof uitvoerende beampte van die Brocor-groep, bied insig in die wêreld van eiendomsveilings.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Growing Illicit cigarette market forces BAT SA to close manufacturing facility by year-end</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1639900</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[British American Tobacco (BAT) South Africa has announced it will cease local production of factory-manufactured cigarettes and shut down its only South African manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, citing the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade. Johnny Moloto, Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at BAT Sub-Saharan Africa, unpacks where the industry believes policy and enforcement have fallen short. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Growing Illicit cigarette market forces BAT SA to close manufacturing facility by year-end</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[British American Tobacco (BAT) South Africa has announced it will cease local production of factory-manufactured cigarettes and shut down its only South African manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, citing the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade. Johnny Moloto, Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at BAT Sub-Saharan Africa, unpacks where the industry believes policy and enforcement have fallen short.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>WEF 2026 key takeaways for African countries</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1643019</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, underscored a simple truth: the rules-based global order as we knew it is shifting. But is this a moment of crisis or a window of opportunity particularly for African countries? International relations analyst Aaliyah Vayez unpacks the standout moments from WEF 2026, including calls by the Canadian Prime Minister and the French President for middle powers to seize this period of global uncertainty. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>WEF 2026 key takeaways for African countries</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1643019_20260205_162906_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>45:49</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, underscored a simple truth: the rules-based global order as we knew it is shifting. But is this a moment of crisis or a window of opportunity particularly for African countries? International relations analyst Aaliyah Vayez unpacks the standout moments from WEF 2026, including calls by the Canadian Prime Minister and the French President for middle powers to seize this period of global uncertainty.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Verstaan jou regte by eiendomsveilings</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1637898</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wat gebeur wanneer ’n eiendom wat op ’n veiling gekoop is, met kenmerke bemark word wat nie deel van die verkoop is nie? Ons ontleed ’n baanbrekers-uitspraak oor verbruikersbeskerming ná ’n Limpopo-egpaar ontdek het dat die dam en wild wat gebruik is om ’n wildplaas te verkoop, in werklikheid op ’n buurplaas was. Verbruikersregspesialis Trudie Broekmann verduidelik die uitspraak en wat dit beteken vir kopers en die veilingsbedryf. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Verstaan jou regte by eiendomsveilings</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wat gebeur wanneer ’n eiendom wat op ’n veiling gekoop is, met kenmerke bemark word wat nie deel van die verkoop is nie? Ons ontleed ’n baanbrekers-uitspraak oor verbruikersbeskerming ná ’n Limpopo-egpaar ontdek het dat die dam en wild wat gebruik is om ’n wildplaas te verkoop, in werklikheid op ’n buurplaas was. Verbruikersregspesialis Trudie Broekmann verduidelik die uitspraak en wat dit beteken vir kopers en die veilingsbedryf.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Foot-and-mouth disease forces Bloem Show to cancel livestock showcase</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1637811</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The organisers of the much-anticipated Bloem Show have cancelled the livestock showcase for 2026. This is due to the ongoing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa. Bloem Show CEO, Elmarie Prinsloo, says that the decision was a difficult one for them to make. However, the rest of the event continues as planned. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Foot-and-mouth disease forces Bloem Show to cancel livestock showcase</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1637811_20260122_161613_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The organisers of the much-anticipated Bloem Show have cancelled the livestock showcase for 2026. This is due to the ongoing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa. Bloem Show CEO, Elmarie Prinsloo, says that the decision was a difficult one for them to make. However, the rest of the event continues as planned.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Transalloys at the end of its financial tether, retrenchments loom</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1634461</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys, is consulting with labour on imminent large-scale retrenchments. Transalloys Managing Director, Theo Morkel, confirms to OFM these consultations kicked off on Thursday, 8 January. Transalloys, is at the end of its financial tether, battling soaring electricity costs, which they say reportedly account for 40% of its operations. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Transalloys at the end of its financial tether, retrenchments loom</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1634461_20260113_120227_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>7:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys, is consulting with labour on imminent large-scale retrenchments. Transalloys Managing Director, Theo Morkel, confirms to OFM these consultations kicked off on Thursday, 8 January. Transalloys, is at the end of its financial tether, battling soaring electricity costs, which they say reportedly account for 40% of its operations.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Corporate giving in SA up by 3% to R13.1bn in 2025</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1628066</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s CSI spend is up by 3% to R13.1bn in 2025. This is outlined in the 28th edition of the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook. The book this year focuses on the power of measurement in driving social impact, stressing the importance of strategic CSI. Cathy Duff, Trialogue Director says corporate giving is sustainable if there is business benefit, and this is where measurement (monitoring and evaluation) comes in. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Corporate giving in SA up by 3% to R13.1bn in 2025</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1628066_20251211_203106_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>10:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s CSI spend is up by 3% to R13.1bn in 2025. This is outlined in the 28th edition of the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook. The book this year focuses on the power of measurement in driving social impact, stressing the importance of strategic CSI. Cathy Duff, Trialogue Director says corporate giving is sustainable if there is business benefit, and this is where measurement (monitoring and evaluation) comes in.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>SA’s retail sector gains momentum as sales and confidence rebound</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1628063</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Economic Research's Retail Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 shows business confidence in the sector jumped to 43% up from 32%, returning to levels seen during the first half of the year. The BER’s Nomvelo Moima attributes the improved sentiment to “more favourable trading conditions, buoyed by improved sales volumes and profitability in the sector”. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA’s retail sector gains momentum as sales and confidence rebound</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bureau of Economic Research's Retail Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 shows business confidence in the sector jumped to 43% up from 32%, returning to levels seen during the first half of the year. The BER’s Nomvelo Moima attributes the improved sentiment to “more favourable trading conditions, buoyed by improved sales volumes and profitability in the sector”.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>MTN wants customers to thrive during “Do Not Disturb The Season”</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1627851</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[MTN wants customers to relax, unwind and thrive this summer, and is offering great internet deals to support that. The “Do Not Disturb The Season” campaign encourages hardworking South Africans to take a well-deserved festive break through a range of special data and home internet deals designed to keep everyone seamlessly connected to family and friends. Isabel Belle, General Manager for the Central Region at MTN South Africa, has more. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>MTN wants customers to thrive during “Do Not Disturb The Season”</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[MTN wants customers to relax, unwind and thrive this summer, and is offering great internet deals to support that. The “Do Not Disturb The Season” campaign encourages hardworking South Africans to take a well-deserved festive break through a range of special data and home internet deals designed to keep everyone seamlessly connected to family and friends. Isabel Belle, General Manager for the Central Region at MTN South Africa, has more.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Northern Cape provincial tourism launches summer campaign</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1627071</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andile Mlawu from the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism returns to the OFM Business Hour to discuss their summer campaign, perfect for your holiday plans. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Northern Cape provincial tourism launches summer campaign</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andile Mlawu from the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism returns to the OFM Business Hour to discuss their summer campaign, perfect for your holiday plans.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>KDC Skateboarding Championships a boost for Kimberley's economy</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1626996</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The final leg of the 2025 Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) Skateboarding Championship on 5 and 6 December is a boost for the economy of the Northern Cape capital. KDC project manager and Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism assistant director, Andile Mlawu, tells the OFM Business Hour that the event is a great opportunity for local businesses to sell the province as a tourism destination. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>KDC Skateboarding Championships a boost for Kimberley's economy</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The final leg of the 2025 Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) Skateboarding Championship on 5 and 6 December is a boost for the economy of the Northern Cape capital. KDC project manager and Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism assistant director, Andile Mlawu, tells the OFM Business Hour that the event is a great opportunity for local businesses to sell the province as a tourism destination.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Stay ahead of the curve with the NWU Business School’s short courses</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1620917</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The North-West University (NWU) Business School’s growing range of short courses are designed for today’s fast-changing world of business and technology. Simoné van Tonder, a representative from the esteemed institution, tells you more about these courses. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stay ahead of the curve with the NWU Business School’s short courses</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The North-West University (NWU) Business School’s growing range of short courses are designed for today’s fast-changing world of business and technology. Simoné van Tonder, a representative from the esteemed institution, tells you more about these courses.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Breaking down the debate around Mangaung Metro's land use by-law changes</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1619819</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the OFM Business Hour this evening, Yolinde Loots, chairperson of the Multi-Let Owners Association and a seasoned realtor, weighs in on proposed changes to Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality's land use and student accommodation by-laws. The proposed amendments were, in part, aimed at limiting the number of students per stand, a move that has concerned many homeowners. Now it seems public hearings into the matter are postponed once more. This is a developing story. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Breaking down the debate around Mangaung Metro's land use by-law changes</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1619819_20251119_123746_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>13:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the OFM Business Hour this evening, Yolinde Loots, chairperson of the Multi-Let Owners Association and a seasoned realtor, weighs in on proposed changes to Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality's land use and student accommodation by-laws. The proposed amendments were, in part, aimed at limiting the number of students per stand, a move that has concerned many homeowners. Now it seems public hearings into the matter are postponed once more. This is a developing story.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Clean energy finance remains a top concern at COP30</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1619784</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Business Hour team explores development financing challenges for clean energy projects, particularly for the Global South, with Policy Innovation Lab and Stellenbosch University researcher Monique Bennett. Financing for clean energy projects, trade and climate change disinformation are top of the agenda at COP30 in Brazil. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Clean energy finance remains a top concern at COP30</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Business Hour team explores development financing challenges for clean energy projects, particularly for the Global South, with Policy Innovation Lab and Stellenbosch University researcher Monique Bennett. Financing for clean energy projects, trade and climate change disinformation are top of the agenda at COP30 in Brazil.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Plan for life, not surprises with Liberty</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1616282</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life is unpredictable, but your financial future doesn’t have to be. On the OFM Business Hour today, Liberty’s Dr Fred Philippou shares insights on building a solid financial plan that helps you stay prepared for whatever life brings. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Plan for life, not surprises with Liberty</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life is unpredictable, but your financial future doesn’t have to be. On the OFM Business Hour today, Liberty’s Dr Fred Philippou shares insights on building a solid financial plan that helps you stay prepared for whatever life brings.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Kaapstad se Ilana Steyn aangewys as SACBW se Sakevrou van die Jaar</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1616284</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In hierdie week se Kameropdatering fokus ons op die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Sakevroue (SACBW), wat onlangs uitsonderlike vroulike leiers van regoor die land vereer het. Kaapstad se Ilana Steyn, besturende direkteur van Company Partners, is aangewys as die Nasionale Sakevrou van die Jaar. Sy gesels met ons oor die betekenis van die toekenning en die SACBW se missie om vroue in besigheid regoor Suid-Afrika te bemagtig. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kaapstad se Ilana Steyn aangewys as SACBW se Sakevrou van die Jaar</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In hierdie week se Kameropdatering fokus ons op die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Sakevroue (SACBW), wat onlangs uitsonderlike vroulike leiers van regoor die land vereer het. Kaapstad se Ilana Steyn, besturende direkteur van Company Partners, is aangewys as die Nasionale Sakevrou van die Jaar. Sy gesels met ons oor die betekenis van die toekenning en die SACBW se missie om vroue in besigheid regoor Suid-Afrika te bemagtig.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Kreatiewe vernietiging: Waarom innovasie ’n sterk IP-strategie vereis</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1612907</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kreatiewe vernietiging is die enjinkamer van ekonomiese groei, soos bewys deur die werk van die onlangse Nobelprys-wenners in Ekonomie, Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion en Peter Howitt. Tog, vir entrepreneurs en besigheidsleiers is dit noodsaaklik om ’n sterk intellektuele eiendom- en marktoegangstrategie te ontwikkel om te oorleef in ’n era waar die tempo van innovasie versnel en gister se wenners vinnig uitgewis word. Dr. Gerard Verhoef, konsultant-prokureur by Barnard Inc, vertel meer op die OFM Sakeuur. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kreatiewe vernietiging: Waarom innovasie ’n sterk IP-strategie vereis</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kreatiewe vernietiging is die enjinkamer van ekonomiese groei, soos bewys deur die werk van die onlangse Nobelprys-wenners in Ekonomie, Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion en Peter Howitt. Tog, vir entrepreneurs en besigheidsleiers is dit noodsaaklik om ’n sterk intellektuele eiendom- en marktoegangstrategie te ontwikkel om te oorleef in ’n era waar die tempo van innovasie versnel en gister se wenners vinnig uitgewis word. Dr. Gerard Verhoef, konsultant-prokureur by Barnard Inc, vertel meer op die OFM Sakeuur.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Three Free State family farms featured in VIA’s Erfenis in die Grond</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1612897</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new six-week episodic series on VIA delves into life beyond the farm gates for six multi-generational farming families. ‘Erfenis in die Grond’, presented by Peter Pentz from Groote Post, features six farming families, three of which are in the Free State as they share their experiences, challenges, and the opportunities that exist in the agriculture sector through a familial lens. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Three Free State family farms featured in VIA’s Erfenis in die Grond</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new six-week episodic series on VIA delves into life beyond the farm gates for six multi-generational farming families. ‘Erfenis in die Grond’, presented by Peter Pentz from Groote Post, features six farming families, three of which are in the Free State as they share their experiences, challenges, and the opportunities that exist in the agriculture sector through a familial lens.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Beleggings stroom na Harrismith, maar Afbakeningsraad bly struikelblok</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1612278</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Met beleggings van honderde miljoene rand wat hul pad na Harrismith vind, raak die behoefte al dringender vir ondernemings en inwoners om Maluti-A-Phofung se greep te ontkom. Volgens Ben Deysel, voorsitter van die Harrismith-Sakeforum, lê die dorp se aantrekkingskrag in sy ligging en sentrale posisie – en dit is waarom daar soveel belegging plaasvind. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Beleggings stroom na Harrismith, maar Afbakeningsraad bly struikelblok</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Met beleggings van honderde miljoene rand wat hul pad na Harrismith vind, raak die behoefte al dringender vir ondernemings en inwoners om Maluti-A-Phofung se greep te ontkom. Volgens Ben Deysel, voorsitter van die Harrismith-Sakeforum, lê die dorp se aantrekkingskrag in sy ligging en sentrale posisie – en dit is waarom daar soveel belegging plaasvind.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Unpacking Eskom’s ‘inconsistent’ stance on trader licences</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1612056</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy analyst Chris Yelland says Eskom’s latest moves opposing trader licences are less about protecting the grid and more about protecting its turf. But what does this mean for the country’s reform agenda, the new transmission company, and the independence of regulators? Yelland joins the OFM Business Hour to unpack this further. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Unpacking Eskom’s ‘inconsistent’ stance on trader licences</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Energy analyst Chris Yelland says Eskom’s latest moves opposing trader licences are less about protecting the grid and more about protecting its turf. But what does this mean for the country’s reform agenda, the new transmission company, and the independence of regulators? Yelland joins the OFM Business Hour to unpack this further.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>The golden equation that will help you retire comfortably in South Africa</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1610844</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning for a financially secure retirement can feel like chasing a moving target, with inflation, market swings, and rising living costs all in play. However, it’s not impossible. André Tuck, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Team Leader: Retail Investments at 10X Investments, shares his 30+ years of financial expertise and the key steps you need to take. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The golden equation that will help you retire comfortably in South Africa</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Planning for a financially secure retirement can feel like chasing a moving target, with inflation, market swings, and rising living costs all in play. However, it’s not impossible. André Tuck, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Team Leader: Retail Investments at 10X Investments, shares his 30+ years of financial expertise and the key steps you need to take.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Get ready for the JUTA Annual Labour Law Seminar in Bloemfontein</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1610109</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The JUTA Annual Labour Law Seminar is just days away, and the OFM Business Hour previews what to expect when the country’s top legal minds gather at the Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein on 28 October. Advocate Tanya Venter, the CEO of Tokiso, unpacks key developments shaping South Africa’s labour landscape from the landmark parental leave judgment to the new employment equity sectoral targets. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Get ready for the JUTA Annual Labour Law Seminar in Bloemfontein</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1610109_20251022_095931_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>9:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The JUTA Annual Labour Law Seminar is just days away, and the OFM Business Hour previews what to expect when the country’s top legal minds gather at the Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein on 28 October. Advocate Tanya Venter, the CEO of Tokiso, unpacks key developments shaping South Africa’s labour landscape from the landmark parental leave judgment to the new employment equity sectoral targets.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Discover Your Future at Eduvos in 2026!</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1607896</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jean Henrico, Campus General Manager at Eduvos, speaks to the OFM Business Hour on how the institution prepares students for the world of work through flexible study options and career-focused learning. They also discuss what today’s graduates need to thrive in an ever-changing job market. He stresses that early planning can make all the difference. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Discover Your Future at Eduvos in 2026!</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1607896_20251015_153639_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jean Henrico, Campus General Manager at Eduvos, speaks to the OFM Business Hour on how the institution prepares students for the world of work through flexible study options and career-focused learning. They also discuss what today’s graduates need to thrive in an ever-changing job market. He stresses that early planning can make all the difference.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>SA se Konstitusionele Hof herdefinieer ouerverlof: wat dit vir werkgewers en werknemers beteken</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1606890</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suid-Afrika se Konstitusionele Hof het ’n nuwe presedent geskep vir ouerverlof en verseker nou gelyke behandeling vir alle ouers, ongeag geslag, gesinstruktuur of hoe hulle ouers geword het. Hierdie baanbrekende uitspraak verander beide die werkspleklandskap en gesinsdinamika. OFM se Rigardt Hug ontleed die uitspraak en die verreikende implikasies daarvan saam met Mari Payne, Adjunk-Uitvoerende Direkteur en Senior Direkteur: Onderwys en Programme by Sesame Workshop International, Suid-Afrika. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA se Konstitusionele Hof herdefinieer ouerverlof: wat dit vir werkgewers en werknemers beteken</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Suid-Afrika se Konstitusionele Hof het ’n nuwe presedent geskep vir ouerverlof en verseker nou gelyke behandeling vir alle ouers, ongeag geslag, gesinstruktuur of hoe hulle ouers geword het. Hierdie baanbrekende uitspraak verander beide die werkspleklandskap en gesinsdinamika. OFM se Rigardt Hug ontleed die uitspraak en die verreikende implikasies daarvan saam met Mari Payne, Adjunk-Uitvoerende Direkteur en Senior Direkteur: Onderwys en Programme by Sesame Workshop International, Suid-Afrika.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Application deadline for NWU Business School's MBA and PGDip Management programmes extended</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1602317</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good news: The NWU Business School has extended applications for its MBA and PGDip Management programmes to 31 October 2025. Simoné van Tonder unpacks the transformative impact of these courses. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Application deadline for NWU Business School's MBA and PGDip Management programmes extended</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>2:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Good news: The NWU Business School has extended applications for its MBA and PGDip Management programmes to 31 October 2025. Simoné van Tonder unpacks the transformative impact of these courses.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Closure of Coca-Cola Bloemfontein a wake-up call for the Free State</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1601895</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The looming shutdown of Coca-Cola’s Bloemfontein plant is a major blow for the city and the Free State province. Dr Eugene Buthelezi from the University of the Free State (UFS) warns that while short-term relief for affected workers is vital, the province urgently needs a long-term strategy to attract industries, diversify its economy, and support local businesses. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Closure of Coca-Cola Bloemfontein a wake-up call for the Free State</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The looming shutdown of Coca-Cola’s Bloemfontein plant is a major blow for the city and the Free State province. Dr Eugene Buthelezi from the University of the Free State (UFS) warns that while short-term relief for affected workers is vital, the province urgently needs a long-term strategy to attract industries, diversify its economy, and support local businesses.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Johann Biermann van Braai-indeks oor vleispryse</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1598898</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kan jy raai hoeveel ’n braai vir vier mense jou gaan kos? Johann Biermann, die skepper van die Braaibroodjie en nou ook die braai-indeks, sê dit het jou R634,35 uit die sak gejaag vir ’n braai in Augustus 2025. Hy het met Rigardt Hug gepraat oor dit. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Johann Biermann van Braai-indeks oor vleispryse</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kan jy raai hoeveel ’n braai vir vier mense jou gaan kos? Johann Biermann, die skepper van die Braaibroodjie en nou ook die braai-indeks, sê dit het jou R634,35 uit die sak gejaag vir ’n braai in Augustus 2025. Hy het met Rigardt Hug gepraat oor dit.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>South Africa’s inflation expectations hit record low</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1598342</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The OFM Business Hour unpacks the Bureau of Economic Research’s latest Inflation Expectations Survey, the first since the South African Reserve Bank signaled its preference for a 3% inflation target instead of the traditional 4.5% midpoint. The Q3 2025 survey shows all three social groups observed lowered their longer-term expectations, with headline inflation over the next five years projected at just 4.2%. To break down what this means and what to watch for in Thursday’s interest rate announcement, we’re joined by Lisette Ijseel de Schepper. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa’s inflation expectations hit record low</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The OFM Business Hour unpacks the Bureau of Economic Research’s latest Inflation Expectations Survey, the first since the South African Reserve Bank signaled its preference for a 3% inflation target instead of the traditional 4.5% midpoint. The Q3 2025 survey shows all three social groups observed lowered their longer-term expectations, with headline inflation over the next five years projected at just 4.2%. To break down what this means and what to watch for in Thursday’s interest rate announcement, we’re joined by Lisette Ijseel de Schepper.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Lichtenburg-sakegemeenskap skepties oor nasionale ingryping in Ditsobotla</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1598257</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die sakegemeenskap van Lichtenburg is uiters skepties oor die regering se nasionale ingryping in die Ditsobotla- plaaslike munisipaliteit. Al is dit die eerste keer dat die munisipaliteit onder nasionale administrasie geplaas word, glo sakeondernemings en inwoners nie dat dit ’n wending vir die dorp gaan bring nie. Dié Noordwes-dorp is al meer as ’n dekade lank onder provinsiale administrasie, sê Chris Breedt, voorsitter van die Lichtenburg-sakekamer, aan OFM Sakeuur. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Lichtenburg-sakegemeenskap skepties oor nasionale ingryping in Ditsobotla</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die sakegemeenskap van Lichtenburg is uiters skepties oor die regering se nasionale ingryping in die Ditsobotla- plaaslike munisipaliteit. Al is dit die eerste keer dat die munisipaliteit onder nasionale administrasie geplaas word, glo sakeondernemings en inwoners nie dat dit ’n wending vir die dorp gaan bring nie. Dié Noordwes-dorp is al meer as ’n dekade lank onder provinsiale administrasie, sê Chris Breedt, voorsitter van die Lichtenburg-sakekamer, aan OFM Sakeuur.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>The UFS launches the ‘Good Money Habits App’ to support informal township businesses</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1596894</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The University of the Free State (UFS) has launched the Good Money Habits App, a dedicated initiative designed to support informal sector and township businesses. Joining us on the OFM Business Hour is the esteemed former, Vice Chancellor of the UFS and now Project Leader and Producer of the app, Prof Frederick Fourie. He provides an overview of the platform and features for tech Thursdays on the OFM Business Hour. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The UFS launches the ‘Good Money Habits App’ to support informal township businesses</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The University of the Free State (UFS) has launched the Good Money Habits App, a dedicated initiative designed to support informal sector and township businesses. Joining us on the OFM Business Hour is the esteemed former, Vice Chancellor of the UFS and now Project Leader and Producer of the app, Prof Frederick Fourie. He provides an overview of the platform and features for tech Thursdays on the OFM Business Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Is your business neuroinclusive?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1593339</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Sarah Babb, Adjunct Faculty and Professional Associate at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) shares how harnessing neurodiverse strengths can drive innovation, resilience, and impact in your business. Roughly 15% to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent, that is 1 in 5 people one encounters in the world. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is your business neuroinclusive?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Sarah Babb, Adjunct Faculty and Professional Associate at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) shares how harnessing neurodiverse strengths can drive innovation, resilience, and impact in your business. Roughly 15% to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent, that is 1 in 5 people one encounters in the world.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Neasa daag indiensnemingskwotas in Konstitusionele Hof uit – vra sakelui moet betrokke raak</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1593309</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die Nasionale Werkgewersvereniging van Suid-Afrika (Neasa) maan Suid-Afrikaanse sakelui om versigtig op te tree en kundige advies in te win oor omstrede gelyke-indiensnemingskwotas. Alle maatskappye met 50 of meer werknemers moet sedert Maandag 1 September hul 2025-verslae oor Gelyke Indiensneming (EE) indien, soos vereis deur die regulasies en sektorteikens.<br />
Verlede week het Neasa en Sakeliga hul aansoek in die hooggeregshof in Pretoria verloor vir ’n voorlopige interdik teen die regulasies hangende ’n regshersiening. Neasa se uitvoerende hoof, Gerhard Papenfus, het met Rigardt Hug gesels oor hul volgende stappe en beklemtoon besturende direkteure en uitvoerende hoofe moenie die saak aan die afdeling menslike hulpbronne oorlaat nie – hulle moet self aktief betrokke wees. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Neasa daag indiensnemingskwotas in Konstitusionele Hof uit – vra sakelui moet betrokke raak</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die Nasionale Werkgewersvereniging van Suid-Afrika (Neasa) maan Suid-Afrikaanse sakelui om versigtig op te tree en kundige advies in te win oor omstrede gelyke-indiensnemingskwotas. Alle maatskappye met 50 of meer werknemers moet sedert Maandag 1 September hul 2025-verslae oor Gelyke Indiensneming (EE) indien, soos vereis deur die regulasies en sektorteikens.
Verlede week het Neasa en Sakeliga hul aansoek in die hooggeregshof in Pretoria verloor vir ’n voorlopige interdik teen die regulasies hangende ’n regshersiening. Neasa se uitvoerende hoof, Gerhard Papenfus, het met Rigardt Hug gesels oor hul volgende stappe en beklemtoon besturende direkteure en uitvoerende hoofe moenie die saak aan die afdeling menslike hulpbronne oorlaat nie – hulle moet self aktief betrokke wees.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Potchefstroom Sakekamer se besige kalender ’n teken van positiewe sakevertroue in Noordwes-stad</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1592533</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sakevertroue in Potchefstroom, Noordwes, is positief, soos blyk uit die plaaslike sakekamer se besige kalender en verskeie inisiatiewe. Potchefstroom Sakekamer-voorsitter, Nicholaas van den Berg, sê aan die OFM Besigheidsuur dat nuwe besighede steeds oopmaak, ten spyte van ekonomiese onsekerheid op nasionale en globale skaal. Hy het met OFM se Rigardt Hug gesels. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Potchefstroom Sakekamer se besige kalender ’n teken van positiewe sakevertroue in Noordwes-stad</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sakevertroue in Potchefstroom, Noordwes, is positief, soos blyk uit die plaaslike sakekamer se besige kalender en verskeie inisiatiewe. Potchefstroom Sakekamer-voorsitter, Nicholaas van den Berg, sê aan die OFM Besigheidsuur dat nuwe besighede steeds oopmaak, ten spyte van ekonomiese onsekerheid op nasionale en globale skaal. Hy het met OFM se Rigardt Hug gesels.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Welkom Business Forum long flagged controversial cargo airport project</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1589211</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Welkom Business Forum says there were several warning signs that the Welkom Cargo Airport project was not what it appeared to be. Chairperson of the Welkom Business Chamber, Jakes Jooste, told the OFM Business Hour that they attended meetings with the team from Sébastien Investment et Logistique – a company owned by murder-accused KT Molefe and from the outset saw something was amiss. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Welkom Business Forum long flagged controversial cargo airport project</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Welkom Business Forum says there were several warning signs that the Welkom Cargo Airport project was not what it appeared to be. Chairperson of the Welkom Business Chamber, Jakes Jooste, told the OFM Business Hour that they attended meetings with the team from Sébastien Investment et Logistique – a company owned by murder-accused KT Molefe and from the outset saw something was amiss.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>South Africa's business rescue landscape explained</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1588723</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s approach to financially distressed companies has shifted significantly. Where business rescue was once seen as just a detour on the road to liquidation, today the mantra in many boardrooms is ‘rescue first, liquidate later.’ Gareth Cremen, a Partner in the Business Restructuring, Rescue & Insolvency team at Cox Yeats unpacks the restructuring process. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa's business rescue landscape explained</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s approach to financially distressed companies has shifted significantly. Where business rescue was once seen as just a detour on the road to liquidation, today the mantra in many boardrooms is ‘rescue first, liquidate later.’ Gareth Cremen, a Partner in the Business Restructuring, Rescue & Insolvency team at Cox Yeats unpacks the restructuring process.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>UFS reminds women to Be Better, BE-LIEVE</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1589186</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The University of the Free State’s women’s breakfast is taking place on 22 August under the theme “Be Better, Be-Lieve. Burneline Kaars, Head of the Division of Organisational Development within the Department of Human Resources at the UFS, says the event aims to empower women. When asked about work-life balance, Kaars says she is a firm believer in work-life integration. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>UFS reminds women to Be Better, BE-LIEVE</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The University of the Free State’s women’s breakfast is taking place on 22 August under the theme “Be Better, Be-Lieve. Burneline Kaars, Head of the Division of Organisational Development within the Department of Human Resources at the UFS, says the event aims to empower women. When asked about work-life balance, Kaars says she is a firm believer in work-life integration.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Vrystaatse toerismebesighede gedwing om in silo’s te funksioneer om te oorleef</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1588212</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vrystaatse toerisme en gasvryheidsbesighede word gedwing om in silo’s te funksioneer weens vervallende openbare infrastruktuur en swak dienslewering. Bianca de Klerk, die departementshoof van Toerisme en Geleentheidsbestuur aan die Sentrale Universiteit van Tegnologie, sê aan die OFM Sake-uur dat die regering se onvoltooide beloftes oor die verbetering van sleutelpaaie en die opgradering van roetes in die provinsie baie besigheidseienaars ontnugter gelaat het. Sy het ook die bedoeling agter Free State Uncovered 2025 gedeel. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Vrystaatse toerismebesighede gedwing om in silo’s te funksioneer om te oorleef</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vrystaatse toerisme en gasvryheidsbesighede word gedwing om in silo’s te funksioneer weens vervallende openbare infrastruktuur en swak dienslewering. Bianca de Klerk, die departementshoof van Toerisme en Geleentheidsbestuur aan die Sentrale Universiteit van Tegnologie, sê aan die OFM Sake-uur dat die regering se onvoltooide beloftes oor die verbetering van sleutelpaaie en die opgradering van roetes in die provinsie baie besigheidseienaars ontnugter gelaat het. Sy het ook die bedoeling agter Free State Uncovered 2025 gedeel.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Maersk pulls plug on SA/US direct shipping: why timing couldn’t be worse</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1586194</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The OFM Business Hour looks at the implications of Maersk’s announcement that it will discontinue its direct shipping service from South Africa to the United States starting this October. According to Dr Ernest van Biljon from the IMM Graduate School, the decision comes at a particularly challenging time for local exporters, but contrary to what some might think, tariffs aren’t the reason behind the move. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Maersk pulls plug on SA/US direct shipping: why timing couldn’t be worse</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The OFM Business Hour looks at the implications of Maersk’s announcement that it will discontinue its direct shipping service from South Africa to the United States starting this October. According to Dr Ernest van Biljon from the IMM Graduate School, the decision comes at a particularly challenging time for local exporters, but contrary to what some might think, tariffs aren’t the reason behind the move.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Standard Bank backs Best of Bloem for third year in a row</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1586207</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year Standard Bank is sponsoring the Best of Bloem, Bloemfontein Courant’s Readers’ Choice Awards gala event. Kevin de Beer, Standard Bank’s Head of Client Coverage, Business Banking for the Free State and Northern Cape, told the OFM Business Hour that what drew them to the awards and keeps them coming back is the authenticity and power of the platform to spotlight everyday excellence. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Standard Bank backs Best of Bloem for third year in a row</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year Standard Bank is sponsoring the Best of Bloem, Bloemfontein Courant’s Readers’ Choice Awards gala event. Kevin de Beer, Standard Bank’s Head of Client Coverage, Business Banking for the Free State and Northern Cape, told the OFM Business Hour that what drew them to the awards and keeps them coming back is the authenticity and power of the platform to spotlight everyday excellence.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Best of Bloem – rooted in Bloem and voted by you</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1586205</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2025 edition of the Best of Bloem, Bloemfontein Courant’s Readers Choice Awards is here and it promises to be bigger and better. Under the theme rooted in Bloem and voted by you, the awards continue to celebrate local establishments and their excellent service. Bloemfontein Courant Editor, Sazly Moses, tells the OFM Business Hour more. This is part 1. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Best of Bloem – rooted in Bloem and voted by you</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 2025 edition of the Best of Bloem, Bloemfontein Courant’s Readers Choice Awards is here and it promises to be bigger and better. Under the theme rooted in Bloem and voted by you, the awards continue to celebrate local establishments and their excellent service. Bloemfontein Courant Editor, Sazly Moses, tells the OFM Business Hour more. This is part 1.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>BUSA calls for coordinated response to US tariffs and AGOA uncertainty</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1583928</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With time ticking fast and panic setting in regarding the United States’ imminent 30% tariffs on South African exports, calls are increasing for a coordinated response to the crisis. Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO Khulekani Mathe says the delay in finalising a framework agreement between the South African government and the United States to mitigate the proposed 30% tariff is particularly troubling. In the meantime, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has established an Export Support Desk for exporters. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BUSA calls for coordinated response to US tariffs and AGOA uncertainty</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With time ticking fast and panic setting in regarding the United States’ imminent 30% tariffs on South African exports, calls are increasing for a coordinated response to the crisis. Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO Khulekani Mathe says the delay in finalising a framework agreement between the South African government and the United States to mitigate the proposed 30% tariff is particularly troubling. In the meantime, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has established an Export Support Desk for exporters.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Shell's Northern Cape oil and gas project cleared for drilling, local pushback mounts</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1582945</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Concern has been raised regarding the recent approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Shell’s proposed Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) oil and gas exploration project. Advocacy organisations like the Green Connection and small-scale fishers like Deborah Deewee from Doringbaai argue that the approval disregards the livelihoods of coastal communities and the environmental risks posed by offshore fossil fuel extraction. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Shell's Northern Cape oil and gas project cleared for drilling, local pushback mounts</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Concern has been raised regarding the recent approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Shell’s proposed Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) oil and gas exploration project. Advocacy organisations like the Green Connection and small-scale fishers like Deborah Deewee from Doringbaai argue that the approval disregards the livelihoods of coastal communities and the environmental risks posed by offshore fossil fuel extraction.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>MTN’s Shesh@ continues enabling families through connectivity</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1581988</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[MTN has long played a role in keeping families connected and now they’re taking it a step further with their Shesh@ 5G promotion. Bertus Van der Vyver, MTN SA’s General Manager for Residential and Postpaid, tells the OFM Business Hour that the Shesh@ 5G Home Internet plans are designed to bring families even closer by offering fast, reliable, and high-quality internet, whether it’s for work, school, entertainment, or simply staying in touch. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>MTN’s Shesh@ continues enabling families through connectivity</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[MTN has long played a role in keeping families connected and now they’re taking it a step further with their Shesh@ 5G promotion. Bertus Van der Vyver, MTN SA’s General Manager for Residential and Postpaid, tells the OFM Business Hour that the Shesh@ 5G Home Internet plans are designed to bring families even closer by offering fast, reliable, and high-quality internet, whether it’s for work, school, entertainment, or simply staying in touch.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Applications for NWU Business School's MBA and PGDip in management open</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1581665</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simoné van Tonder shares how the North-West University (NWU) Business School's Postgraduate Diploma in Management and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes develop ethical leaders ready to create impact in Africa and beyond. Applications for 2026 are open until 30 September. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Applications for NWU Business School's MBA and PGDip in management open</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Simoné van Tonder shares how the North-West University (NWU) Business School's Postgraduate Diploma in Management and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes develop ethical leaders ready to create impact in Africa and beyond. Applications for 2026 are open until 30 September.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Is die braaibroodjie ’n beter aanwyser van voedselinflasie?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1581027</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Na die jongste inflasie-opdatering delf ons saam met Johann Biermann in die Braaibroodjie-indeks. Kan hierdie stukkie kulinêre trooskos, ’n knapperige kaas-en-tamatiebraaibroodjie, dalk meer oor voedselprysveranderinge verklap as amptelike statistiek? Ons gesels oor wat hierdie braaigunsteling ons leer oor die werklike koste van kos. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is die braaibroodjie ’n beter aanwyser van voedselinflasie?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1581027_20250910_204402_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>7:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Na die jongste inflasie-opdatering delf ons saam met Johann Biermann in die Braaibroodjie-indeks. Kan hierdie stukkie kulinêre trooskos, ’n knapperige kaas-en-tamatiebraaibroodjie, dalk meer oor voedselprysveranderinge verklap as amptelike statistiek? Ons gesels oor wat hierdie braaigunsteling ons leer oor die werklike koste van kos.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Woolworths triumphs over SARS on VAT issue</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1578587</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Woolworths recently emerged triumphant over SARS in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein where the parties battled it out over input VAT. It is a landmark and significant victory for Woolworths and Micaela Paschini, Team Lead: Tax Legal at Tax Consulting SA, unpacked it for the OFM Business Hour. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Woolworths triumphs over SARS on VAT issue</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Woolworths recently emerged triumphant over SARS in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein where the parties battled it out over input VAT. It is a landmark and significant victory for Woolworths and Micaela Paschini, Team Lead: Tax Legal at Tax Consulting SA, unpacked it for the OFM Business Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Closure of R708: MEC reacts to protest; community gives feedback</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1575140</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free State MEC for Roads and Transport, Jabu Mbalula, has committed to meet with the community of Clocolan in the Eastern Free State. After numerous delays to repairs on the pot-hole riddled R708, the Clocolan Farmers’ Association, local taxi association, and other stakeholders closed the road in protest on Thursday (10/7). Olebogeng Motse spoke to Mbalula and heard from Chris Bender, farmer and chairperson of the community meeting, to hear why they took drastic measures. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Closure of R708: MEC reacts to protest; community gives feedback</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Free State MEC for Roads and Transport, Jabu Mbalula, has committed to meet with the community of Clocolan in the Eastern Free State. After numerous delays to repairs on the pot-hole riddled R708, the Clocolan Farmers’ Association, local taxi association, and other stakeholders closed the road in protest on Thursday (10/7). Olebogeng Motse spoke to Mbalula and heard from Chris Bender, farmer and chairperson of the community meeting, to hear why they took drastic measures.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Consumer Commission concerned about rise in SA vehicle recalls</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1575420</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received recall notifications from three major leading automakers in SA for thousands of vehicles. NCC spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba unpacked the Volkswagen, Volvo and Toyota South Africa recalls on the OFM Business Hour. Further, noting that there appears to be a rise in the number of recalls in the automotive industry at the moment. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Consumer Commission concerned about rise in SA vehicle recalls</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received recall notifications from three major leading automakers in SA for thousands of vehicles. NCC spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba unpacked the Volkswagen, Volvo and Toyota South Africa recalls on the OFM Business Hour. Further, noting that there appears to be a rise in the number of recalls in the automotive industry at the moment.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Impact of tariffs on SA economy will be significant</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1575410</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs is set to expire on July 9, sowing economic uncertainty as the Trump administration works to revamp the terms of global trade. Frederick Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital touched on the impact of tariffs on the South African economy. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Impact of tariffs on SA economy will be significant</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs is set to expire on July 9, sowing economic uncertainty as the Trump administration works to revamp the terms of global trade. Frederick Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital touched on the impact of tariffs on the South African economy.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>U Go Girl founder shares the beauty and challenges of entrepreneurship in Central SA</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1571800</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Somaya Marais, founder of U Go Girl Driving Academy, a women-focused driving school that began in Bloemfontein and now operates in the Western Cape shares her journey of entrepreneurship. Following a panel discussion on the financial constraints facing SMMEs in the city, Marais unpacks the unique challenges of running a small business in the driving school sector, the resilience behind relocating and what it takes to keep moving forward despite the odds. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>U Go Girl founder shares the beauty and challenges of entrepreneurship in Central SA</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Somaya Marais, founder of U Go Girl Driving Academy, a women-focused driving school that began in Bloemfontein and now operates in the Western Cape shares her journey of entrepreneurship. Following a panel discussion on the financial constraints facing SMMEs in the city, Marais unpacks the unique challenges of running a small business in the driving school sector, the resilience behind relocating and what it takes to keep moving forward despite the odds.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Het jy beheer oor jou geldsake?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1570286</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everest Wealth verstaan dat ’n mens se finansiële toekoms van die uiterste belang is. Hierdie privaat beleggings- en welvaartbestuursmaatskappy spesialiseer in alternatiewe beleggings wat spesifiek ontwerp word om aan die unieke behoeftes van kieskeurige kliënte te voldoen. Met ’n bewese rekord van sterk opbrengste, plaas hulle deursigtigheid en kliëntetevredenheid altyd op die voorgrond. OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, gesels met finansiële beplanner, Illizė Coetzee. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Het jy beheer oor jou geldsake?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everest Wealth verstaan dat ’n mens se finansiële toekoms van die uiterste belang is. Hierdie privaat beleggings- en welvaartbestuursmaatskappy spesialiseer in alternatiewe beleggings wat spesifiek ontwerp word om aan die unieke behoeftes van kieskeurige kliënte te voldoen. Met ’n bewese rekord van sterk opbrengste, plaas hulle deursigtigheid en kliëntetevredenheid altyd op die voorgrond. OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, gesels met finansiële beplanner, Illizė Coetzee.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Revolving short-term credit could derail your dream of owning a home</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1570205</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that revolving short-term credit could derail your dream of owning a home? For our 'business of me segment' Renier Kriek, the Managing Director at Sentinel Homes shares how. He spoke to OFM News' Rigardt Hug. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Revolving short-term credit could derail your dream of owning a home</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know that revolving short-term credit could derail your dream of owning a home? For our 'business of me segment' Renier Kriek, the Managing Director at Sentinel Homes shares how. He spoke to OFM News' Rigardt Hug.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Salary increases - what’s realistic and what’s not in 2025</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1569944</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lindiwe Sebesho, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA) shares what is realistic and what is not in 2025 when it comes to salary increases. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Salary increases - what’s realistic and what’s not in 2025</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lindiwe Sebesho, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA) shares what is realistic and what is not in 2025 when it comes to salary increases.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Mafube-landboudorpie in finale fases van ontwikkeling</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1561382</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[’n Landboudorpie, wat boere in Mafube en omliggende distrikte verder by produkontwikkeling in die waardeketting wil betrek, is in die finale fases van beplanning. Quintin Antunes, voorsitter van die distrikslandbou-unie, sê aan die OFM Sakeuur dat die dorpie omgewingsvolhoubaar en sonkragaangedrewe sal wees. Dit is daarop gemik om boere in staat te stel om meer as net primêre produsente te wees. Hy deel meer hieroor in sy gesprek met OFM-redakteur Morné van Rooyen. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mafube-landboudorpie in finale fases van ontwikkeling</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[’n Landboudorpie, wat boere in Mafube en omliggende distrikte verder by produkontwikkeling in die waardeketting wil betrek, is in die finale fases van beplanning. Quintin Antunes, voorsitter van die distrikslandbou-unie, sê aan die OFM Sakeuur dat die dorpie omgewingsvolhoubaar en sonkragaangedrewe sal wees. Dit is daarop gemik om boere in staat te stel om meer as net primêre produsente te wees. Hy deel meer hieroor in sy gesprek met OFM-redakteur Morné van Rooyen.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Mafube-sakeforum sit stryd voort vir plaaslike ekonomie</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1561361</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die Mafube-sakeforum (MBF) bly daartoe verbind om plaaslike besighede en nywerhede stap vir stap te ondersteun. Die MBF is reeds jare aan die voorpunt van pogings om besighede in die Mafube Plaaslike Munisipaliteit — wat die dorpe Tweeling en Frankfort insluit — teen die gevolge van finansiële wanbestuur en swak dienslewering te beskerm.Die voorsitter van die forum, Jannie Schabort, sê die munisipaliteit verkeer in 'n toestand van finansiële nood, maar die forum bly vasberade in sy missie om die belange van georganiseerde sake in die streek te verteenwoordig en te verdedig. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mafube-sakeforum sit stryd voort vir plaaslike ekonomie</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die Mafube-sakeforum (MBF) bly daartoe verbind om plaaslike besighede en nywerhede stap vir stap te ondersteun. Die MBF is reeds jare aan die voorpunt van pogings om besighede in die Mafube Plaaslike Munisipaliteit — wat die dorpe Tweeling en Frankfort insluit — teen die gevolge van finansiële wanbestuur en swak dienslewering te beskerm.Die voorsitter van die forum, Jannie Schabort, sê die munisipaliteit verkeer in 'n toestand van finansiële nood, maar die forum bly vasberade in sy missie om die belange van georganiseerde sake in die streek te verteenwoordig en te verdedig.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Upskill in 2025 with UFS Business School</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1560317</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking about taking your career to the next level in 2025? Ketlareng Polori, Assistant Director at the University of the Free State Business School, joins the OFM Business Hour to unpack the range of programmes on offer, from short learning programmes to formal postgraduate qualifications. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Upskill in 2025 with UFS Business School</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thinking about taking your career to the next level in 2025? Ketlareng Polori, Assistant Director at the University of the Free State Business School, joins the OFM Business Hour to unpack the range of programmes on offer, from short learning programmes to formal postgraduate qualifications.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>‘South Africa is in survival mode’ – Dr Arno van Niekerk on budget 3.0</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1558763</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa is in survival mode, and more needs to be done to stimulate economic growth. Dr Arno van Niekerk, economist and lecturer at the University of the Free State (UFS), had this to say in his post-budget speech 3.0 analysis. He shares more key takeaways from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>‘South Africa is in survival mode’ – Dr Arno van Niekerk on budget 3.0</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:34</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa is in survival mode, and more needs to be done to stimulate economic growth. Dr Arno van Niekerk, economist and lecturer at the University of the Free State (UFS), had this to say in his post-budget speech 3.0 analysis. He shares more key takeaways from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Trade Credit: a lifeline for struggling SA SMEs</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1550098</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to face a tough business climate, with poor profitability and limited access to external finance being the main reasons for failure. Dr Werner Henk Otto, lecturer and researcher at the University of the Free State, says trade credit can serve as a critical lifeline. However, he cautions that it must be used responsibly. His findings are published in the Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Trade Credit: a lifeline for struggling SA SMEs</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to face a tough business climate, with poor profitability and limited access to external finance being the main reasons for failure. Dr Werner Henk Otto, lecturer and researcher at the University of the Free State, says trade credit can serve as a critical lifeline. However, he cautions that it must be used responsibly. His findings are published in the Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report deadline looms</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1550105</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The submission deadline for the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) is 30 April each year. This applies to all South African employers registered for the Skills Development Levy (SDL) and must be met to remain eligible for funding and grants from their relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Joining us to unpack the details is Mandilakhe Gcilitshana, a skills development and employment equity specialist at Strata-G Labour Solutions. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report deadline looms</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The submission deadline for the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) is 30 April each year. This applies to all South African employers registered for the Skills Development Levy (SDL) and must be met to remain eligible for funding and grants from their relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Joining us to unpack the details is Mandilakhe Gcilitshana, a skills development and employment equity specialist at Strata-G Labour Solutions.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Begrip van boedelsamesmelting</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1550103</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boedelsamesmelting vind plaas wanneer twee persone – gewoonlik ’n getroude paartjie, maar nie noodwendig nie – saam ’n testament opstel waarin hulle hul bates kombineer en gemeenskaplik beskik oor wat met hul boedel moet gebeur ná hul afsterwe. Dit is ’n belangrike aspek van boedelbeplanning wat spesifieke regsimplikasies het. Op die OFM Business Hour vanavond gesels ons met André van Niekerk, Hoof van Boedelbeplanning en -administrasie by PH Prokureurs, om dit beter te verstaan. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Begrip van boedelsamesmelting</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Boedelsamesmelting vind plaas wanneer twee persone – gewoonlik ’n getroude paartjie, maar nie noodwendig nie – saam ’n testament opstel waarin hulle hul bates kombineer en gemeenskaplik beskik oor wat met hul boedel moet gebeur ná hul afsterwe. Dit is ’n belangrike aspek van boedelbeplanning wat spesifieke regsimplikasies het. Op die OFM Business Hour vanavond gesels ons met André van Niekerk, Hoof van Boedelbeplanning en -administrasie by PH Prokureurs, om dit beter te verstaan.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Lesotho textiles manufacturer and trade attorney react to tariffs and weighs in on SACU</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1599282</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, we turn to trade. The US has imposed tariffs on certain imports, hitting smaller Southern African economies hard, especially our neighbour Lesotho, which faces the highest rates worldwide. We hear from Teboho Kobeli, founder of Afri-Expo, on the impact for the denim sector, and Attorney Tefetso Kele explains how the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) could shield member states from the ripple effects of shifting US trade policies. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Lesotho textiles manufacturer and trade attorney react to tariffs and weighs in on SACU</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we turn to trade. The US has imposed tariffs on certain imports, hitting smaller Southern African economies hard, especially our neighbour Lesotho, which faces the highest rates worldwide. We hear from Teboho Kobeli, founder of Afri-Expo, on the impact for the denim sector, and Attorney Tefetso Kele explains how the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) could shield member states from the ripple effects of shifting US trade policies.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Public weighs in on bills, written submissions still open</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1545313</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 8 April, the Free State Legislature concluded public hearings on the Public Administration Management and the Public Service Amendment Bills. Armand Cloete, chairperson of the governance portfolio committee in the FS Legislature, shares what members of the public have said about the bills from Bethlehem to Kroonstad, Welkom, and Bloemfontein. There's still time for members of the public to make written submissions. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Public weighs in on bills, written submissions still open</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>2:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 8 April, the Free State Legislature concluded public hearings on the Public Administration Management and the Public Service Amendment Bills. Armand Cloete, chairperson of the governance portfolio committee in the FS Legislature, shares what members of the public have said about the bills from Bethlehem to Kroonstad, Welkom, and Bloemfontein. There's still time for members of the public to make written submissions.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>NOCCI charts a new direction with newly elected executive</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1544338</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a local front, the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) has a new executive. NOCCI President, Michael Kidson, shared his vision for his tenure at the helm of the chamber with the OFM Business Hour. The rest of the executive team includes: First Vice-President: Rudolph Steyn (Dynamic Engineering); Second Vice-President: Gezelle Lottering (AVBOB); and Treasurer: Bennie Burger (Accounting at Kimberley). Sharon Steyn remains the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>NOCCI charts a new direction with newly elected executive</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On a local front, the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) has a new executive. NOCCI President, Michael Kidson, shared his vision for his tenure at the helm of the chamber with the OFM Business Hour. The rest of the executive team includes: First Vice-President: Rudolph Steyn (Dynamic Engineering); Second Vice-President: Gezelle Lottering (AVBOB); and Treasurer: Bennie Burger (Accounting at Kimberley). Sharon Steyn remains the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>'We shouldn't panic, level heads are required' - Dr van Biljon on US tariffs</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1543677</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Ernst van Biljon Head Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, at the IMM Graduate School urges South Africans to not panic over the US' reciprocal tariffs, adding level heads are required. Van Biljon says over the medium to long-term the country needs to realign, reposition, and find friends with which we can establish long-term relationships. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>'We shouldn't panic, level heads are required' - Dr van Biljon on US tariffs</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Ernst van Biljon Head Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, at the IMM Graduate School urges South Africans to not panic over the US' reciprocal tariffs, adding level heads are required. Van Biljon says over the medium to long-term the country needs to realign, reposition, and find friends with which we can establish long-term relationships.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>The National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency – a logical step forward for SA</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1543669</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to address South Africa's water challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new state-owned enterprise (SOE), called the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA). The agency is set to begin operations in 2026 and was in the spotlight recently at the Water Indaba. Telling us more about its functions is Prof Mike Muller, South Africa's former Director of Water Affairs and Commissioner of the National Planning Commission. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency – a logical step forward for SA</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In an effort to address South Africa's water challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new state-owned enterprise (SOE), called the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA). The agency is set to begin operations in 2026 and was in the spotlight recently at the Water Indaba. Telling us more about its functions is Prof Mike Muller, South Africa's former Director of Water Affairs and Commissioner of the National Planning Commission.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Public hearings in Free State this April</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1542895</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and the Office of the Premier lead by Hon A.B. Cloete, will conduct public hearings on bills in the Free State during April. OFM's Olebogeng Motse spoke to Cloete to find our more. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Public hearings in Free State this April</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and the Office of the Premier lead by Hon A.B. Cloete, will conduct public hearings on bills in the Free State during April. OFM's Olebogeng Motse spoke to Cloete to find our more.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Quick gains needed to lift SA infrastructure investment and contractor sentiment</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1543664</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a sense that the government is significantly scaling up its infrastructure programme and that reforms, including alternative financing arrangements, are taking shape. With that said quick gains are needed to lift infrastructure investment and the mood of contractors. Craig Lemboe Deputy Director at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University tells us more. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Quick gains needed to lift SA infrastructure investment and contractor sentiment</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a sense that the government is significantly scaling up its infrastructure programme and that reforms, including alternative financing arrangements, are taking shape. With that said quick gains are needed to lift infrastructure investment and the mood of contractors. Craig Lemboe Deputy Director at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University tells us more.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Free State Human Rights Month: MEC Leeto</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1540231</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM News's Charne van der Merwe spoke to the Free State MEC for Social Development, Mathabo Leeto at the provincial Human Rights Day commemorations at Winburg. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Free State Human Rights Month: MEC Leeto</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1540231_20250910_232435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM News's Charne van der Merwe spoke to the Free State MEC for Social Development, Mathabo Leeto at the provincial Human Rights Day commemorations at Winburg.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Free State Human Rights Month: MEC Mahlatsi</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1540227</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM News's Charne van der Merwe spoke to the Free State MEC for Health, Viceroy Mahlatsi, at the provincial Human Rights Day commemorations at Winburg. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Free State Human Rights Month: MEC Mahlatsi</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM News's Charne van der Merwe spoke to the Free State MEC for Health, Viceroy Mahlatsi, at the provincial Human Rights Day commemorations at Winburg.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Free State Human Rights Month: MEC Sifuba</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1540225</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM News's Charne van der Merwe spoke to the Free State MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Zanele Sifuba, at the provincial Human Rights Day commemorations at Winburg. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Free State Human Rights Month: MEC Sifuba</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM News's Charne van der Merwe spoke to the Free State MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Zanele Sifuba, at the provincial Human Rights Day commemorations at Winburg.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>NWU Business School empowering leaders through executive education</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1539684</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The North-West University (NWU) Business School is known for empowering leaders and professionals through innovative, high-quality business education tailored to the unique challenges of both the South African and broader African markets. From executive short courses to specialised leadership programs, the institution plays a critical role in shaping agile and forward-thinking leaders. Morné van den Bergh, the Manager of Executive Education at the NWU Business School unpacks the institution’s approach to executive education and how it is preparing today’s professionals for tomorrow’s business challenges. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>NWU Business School empowering leaders through executive education</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The North-West University (NWU) Business School is known for empowering leaders and professionals through innovative, high-quality business education tailored to the unique challenges of both the South African and broader African markets. From executive short courses to specialised leadership programs, the institution plays a critical role in shaping agile and forward-thinking leaders. Morné van den Bergh, the Manager of Executive Education at the NWU Business School unpacks the institution’s approach to executive education and how it is preparing today’s professionals for tomorrow’s business challenges.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>MTN still empowering people and driving change</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1536844</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[MTN has been connecting South Africans for 30 years, but today, they are going a step further in that evolution with the launch of their new brand positioning, which is about enabling real progress and empowering people. Bertus Van Der Vyver MTN General Manager for Residential and Postpaid tells us more. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>MTN still empowering people and driving change</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[MTN has been connecting South Africans for 30 years, but today, they are going a step further in that evolution with the launch of their new brand positioning, which is about enabling real progress and empowering people. Bertus Van Der Vyver MTN General Manager for Residential and Postpaid tells us more.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Kry betroubare, pasgemaakte alternatiewe energie oplossings met Solar Me Now</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1535076</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, hoor by verkoopsbestuurder van Solar Me Now, Jacques de Villiers, wat die maatskappy als vir klante bied, asook 'n baie spesiale aanbieding. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kry betroubare, pasgemaakte alternatiewe energie oplossings met Solar Me Now</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM Inhoudsbestuurder, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, hoor by verkoopsbestuurder van Solar Me Now, Jacques de Villiers, wat die maatskappy als vir klante bied, asook 'n baie spesiale aanbieding.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Covid-19 TERS-ouditte ‘n burokratiese nagmerrie’ – Neasa</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1535686</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wist jy dat die Departement van Werkgelegenheid en Arbeid steeds ouditte op Covid-19 TERS-uitbetalings doen, amper vyf jaar nadat dit uitbetaal is? Die Nasionale Werkgewersvereniging van Suid-Afrika (NEASA) sê hierdie ouditte is ‘n burokratiese nagmerrie. Rona Bekker, NEASA se Beleidsbestuurder, vertel ons meer. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Covid-19 TERS-ouditte ‘n burokratiese nagmerrie’ – Neasa</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1535686_20250910_233416_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>10:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wist jy dat die Departement van Werkgelegenheid en Arbeid steeds ouditte op Covid-19 TERS-uitbetalings doen, amper vyf jaar nadat dit uitbetaal is? Die Nasionale Werkgewersvereniging van Suid-Afrika (NEASA) sê hierdie ouditte is ‘n burokratiese nagmerrie. Rona Bekker, NEASA se Beleidsbestuurder, vertel ons meer.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Actionable recommendations top of mind at B20 SA launch</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1535442</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Business 20 (B20), the official G20 engagement group representing the private sector, is committed to proposing concise and actionable recommendations. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, recently attended the B20 launch in Cape Town and shared her insights on the OFM Business Hour. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Actionable recommendations top of mind at B20 SA launch</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1535442_20250910_233501_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Business 20 (B20), the official G20 engagement group representing the private sector, is committed to proposing concise and actionable recommendations. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, recently attended the B20 launch in Cape Town and shared her insights on the OFM Business Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>The future of work in South Africa – beyond job losses in traditional industries</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1530665</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With ArcelorMittal said to be closing key steel plants, thousands of workers will be left jobless, and it’s not just about steel - manufacturing, mining, and other traditional sectors are shrinking. Discussing the future of work, is Professor Joseph Sekhampu, Chief Director of the NWU Business School. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The future of work in South Africa – beyond job losses in traditional industries</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1530665_20250910_234909_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With ArcelorMittal said to be closing key steel plants, thousands of workers will be left jobless, and it’s not just about steel - manufacturing, mining, and other traditional sectors are shrinking. Discussing the future of work, is Professor Joseph Sekhampu, Chief Director of the NWU Business School.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Verwagtinge vir die Begrotingsrede – Dr. Arno van Niekerk</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1529117</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dis die vooraand van die begrotingsrede, en Dr. Arno van Niekerk deel verwagtinge vir Minister van Finansies Enoch Godongwana se toespraak voor die parlement môremiddag. Hy vertel vir OFM-nuushoof Morne van Rooyen meer. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Verwagtinge vir die Begrotingsrede – Dr. Arno van Niekerk</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1529117_20250910_235146_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dis die vooraand van die begrotingsrede, en Dr. Arno van Niekerk deel verwagtinge vir Minister van Finansies Enoch Godongwana se toespraak voor die parlement môremiddag. Hy vertel vir OFM-nuushoof Morne van Rooyen meer.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Nashua drives business efficiency with Apple</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1525193</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nashua continues to save time, save money and put customers first by offering cutting-edge Apple products alongside its comprehensive workspace solutions. Rikus Kruger, Shareholder and Sales Director at Nashua Free State, Northern Cape, and Lesotho tells us more. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nashua drives business efficiency with Apple</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1525193_20250910_235844_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>6:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nashua continues to save time, save money and put customers first by offering cutting-edge Apple products alongside its comprehensive workspace solutions. Rikus Kruger, Shareholder and Sales Director at Nashua Free State, Northern Cape, and Lesotho tells us more.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Whatever your matric results, Eduvos has a place for you</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1524871</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to study in 2025? Well, whatever your matric results, Eduvos has a place for you. Eduvos is South Africa’s top private higher education institution. Telling us more is the award-winning institution's Bedfordview Campus General Manager, Dr Tony Matchaba-Hove. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Whatever your matric results, Eduvos has a place for you</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1524871_20250910_235925_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Looking to study in 2025? Well, whatever your matric results, Eduvos has a place for you. Eduvos is South Africa’s top private higher education institution. Telling us more is the award-winning institution's Bedfordview Campus General Manager, Dr Tony Matchaba-Hove.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Tips to ease the financial burden of school fees</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1518469</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Education costs in South Africa remain steep, and as parents grapple with the rising cost of living, even small savings can make a big difference. Sharing valuable insights on how to lighten this load is JustMoney’s Ramokebe Thamage. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tips to ease the financial burden of school fees</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Education costs in South Africa remain steep, and as parents grapple with the rising cost of living, even small savings can make a big difference. Sharing valuable insights on how to lighten this load is JustMoney’s Ramokebe Thamage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Die Koste van Onderwys Verduidelik</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1518444</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.fm/e/1518444</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Met die aanvang van die 2025-skooljaar gesels OFM-nuussredakteur Morne van Rooyen met Riaan van der Bergh, FEDSAS se adjunk-uitvoerende hoof en hoof van die Sentrum vir Finansies en Risikobestuur, oor die stygende koste van onderwys. Van die bestuur van skole tot fooigebreke en waarde vir geld. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Die Koste van Onderwys Verduidelik</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1518444_20250911_001026_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>14:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Met die aanvang van die 2025-skooljaar gesels OFM-nuussredakteur Morne van Rooyen met Riaan van der Bergh, FEDSAS se adjunk-uitvoerende hoof en hoof van die Sentrum vir Finansies en Risikobestuur, oor die stygende koste van onderwys. Van die bestuur van skole tot fooigebreke en waarde vir geld.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Tourism thriving in Clarens despite persistent water concerns</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1518091</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tourism in the Eastern Free State town of Clarens continues to thrive despite concerns around water supply. Leader of the DA in the province, Roy Jankielsohn, tells the OFM Business Hour that businesses in the town remain vibrant and are delivering “excellent quality service tourists. Water restrictions remain in place and officials are monitoring the situation closely for developments. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tourism thriving in Clarens despite persistent water concerns</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tourism in the Eastern Free State town of Clarens continues to thrive despite concerns around water supply. Leader of the DA in the province, Roy Jankielsohn, tells the OFM Business Hour that businesses in the town remain vibrant and are delivering “excellent quality service tourists. Water restrictions remain in place and officials are monitoring the situation closely for developments.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Free State place to go to, not go through, this summer</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1513911</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM presenter, Ashmund Martin, spoke to the Free State MEC for Finance, Tourism and Economic Development, Moses Ketso Makume, during the recent Reconciliation Day celebrations at Gariep Dam.<br />
The conversation focused on unlocking the Free State's hidden gems, the role of tourism in the province’s economic growth, and the goals for the future of tourism in the region. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Free State place to go to, not go through, this summer</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM presenter, Ashmund Martin, spoke to the Free State MEC for Finance, Tourism and Economic Development, Moses Ketso Makume, during the recent Reconciliation Day celebrations at Gariep Dam.
The conversation focused on unlocking the Free State's hidden gems, the role of tourism in the province’s economic growth, and the goals for the future of tourism in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>What is a Tax Control Framework?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1506493</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walter Blake, Regional Leader of Forvis Mazars in the Central Region, gets into what a Tax Control Framework is and why it is important for your business. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What is a Tax Control Framework?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Walter Blake, Regional Leader of Forvis Mazars in the Central Region, gets into what a Tax Control Framework is and why it is important for your business.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Retirement Property 101: Expert Advice to Invest Wisely</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1503661</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you thinking about investing in retirement property? Charl van Niekerk from Central Developments Property Group joins the OFM Business Hour to share invaluable advice. He walks you through the critical dos and don’ts to help you make smart, informed decisions. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Retirement Property 101: Expert Advice to Invest Wisely</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you thinking about investing in retirement property? Charl van Niekerk from Central Developments Property Group joins the OFM Business Hour to share invaluable advice. He walks you through the critical dos and don’ts to help you make smart, informed decisions.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Secure your future with Eduvos</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1501887</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Dr. Mandi Joubert, Head of Academics at Eduvos. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Secure your future with Eduvos</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Dr. Mandi Joubert, Head of Academics at Eduvos.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>AfCFTA and Africa’s infrastructure challenge - bridging the divide</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1499829</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[International trade law specialist Adv. Liteboho Mphoso recently authored an article titled The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) versus Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit, soon to be featured in the Afronomics academic forum. She joined the OFM Business Hour to shed light on the agreement’s goals and the major challenges it faces. This is part 1. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>AfCFTA and Africa’s infrastructure challenge - bridging the divide</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1499829_20250911_153139_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>9:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[International trade law specialist Adv. Liteboho Mphoso recently authored an article titled The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) versus Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit, soon to be featured in the Afronomics academic forum. She joined the OFM Business Hour to shed light on the agreement’s goals and the major challenges it faces. This is part 1.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Inwoners van Clarens paniekerig oor watervoorsiening</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1499729</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die impak van beplande instandhoudingswerk aan die Lesotho-hooglandwaterprojek-tonnel sou na verwagting geringe impak op watervoorsiening hê. Kommer neem egter toe onder inwoners van Clarens in die Oos-Vrystaat, met die dorp se eie waterreserwes wat vinnig leegloop. <br />
“Ons gemeenskap staar ‘n reuse uitdaging in die gesig.” Inwoner en lid van die Clarens sakekamer, Gert Kruger, sê aan OFM Business Hour inwoners moet nou staatmaak op reserwes uit ‘n dam wat slegs genoeg water vir ses tot agt weke het. Voortgesette wateronderbrekings is die gevolg van die ses maande lange instandhoudingsproses. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inwoners van Clarens paniekerig oor watervoorsiening</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die impak van beplande instandhoudingswerk aan die Lesotho-hooglandwaterprojek-tonnel sou na verwagting geringe impak op watervoorsiening hê. Kommer neem egter toe onder inwoners van Clarens in die Oos-Vrystaat, met die dorp se eie waterreserwes wat vinnig leegloop. 
“Ons gemeenskap staar ‘n reuse uitdaging in die gesig.” Inwoner en lid van die Clarens sakekamer, Gert Kruger, sê aan OFM Business Hour inwoners moet nou staatmaak op reserwes uit ‘n dam wat slegs genoeg water vir ses tot agt weke het. Voortgesette wateronderbrekings is die gevolg van die ses maande lange instandhoudingsproses.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Department of Employment and Labour supports FS youth in finding jobs</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1497946</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Employment and Labour recently held a jobs training and skills development fair in Bloemfontein. Emily Maneli, Chief Director of Provincial Operations for the Free State, discussed the event on the OFM Business Hour and how it's intended to create work opportunities for job seekers in the Free State. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Department of Employment and Labour supports FS youth in finding jobs</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Department of Employment and Labour recently held a jobs training and skills development fair in Bloemfontein. Emily Maneli, Chief Director of Provincial Operations for the Free State, discussed the event on the OFM Business Hour and how it's intended to create work opportunities for job seekers in the Free State.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Fueling business growth: IDC’s support for start-Ups, expansions, and acquisitions</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1497293</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) funds businesses which are start-ups, those that are expanding and acquisitions? Mmeme Mhlahlo, Free State Regional Manager for the IDC tells the OFM Business Hour more. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fueling business growth: IDC’s support for start-Ups, expansions, and acquisitions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1497293_20250911_153613_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>8:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) funds businesses which are start-ups, those that are expanding and acquisitions? Mmeme Mhlahlo, Free State Regional Manager for the IDC tells the OFM Business Hour more.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Standard Bank backs Best of Bloem Awards Ceremony</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1495030</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[After more than a month of public voting for the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards, the winners will be revealed on the evening of Wednesday, 23 October 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at Monte Bello Estate just outside Bloemfontein, is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank. Kevin de Beer, Head of Client Coverage for Business Banking in the Free State and Northern Cape at Standard Bank, shares more details. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Standard Bank backs Best of Bloem Awards Ceremony</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1495030_20250911_154018_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After more than a month of public voting for the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards, the winners will be revealed on the evening of Wednesday, 23 October 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at Monte Bello Estate just outside Bloemfontein, is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank. Kevin de Beer, Head of Client Coverage for Business Banking in the Free State and Northern Cape at Standard Bank, shares more details.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>MTN brightens summer with the Win Win promotion</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1493563</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kholo Magagane, the Head of Marketing at MTN South Africa shares what's in store for users thanks to the MTN’S Win Win Summer Promotion. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>MTN brightens summer with the Win Win promotion</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1493563_20250911_154307_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kholo Magagane, the Head of Marketing at MTN South Africa shares what's in store for users thanks to the MTN’S Win Win Summer Promotion.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Reflecting on Tito Mboweni’s contributions to South Africa</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1492794</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss the legacy and impact of former Reserve Bank Governor, Labour Minister, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on South Africa’s economy and big business with Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Mboweni passed away this weekend after a brief illness. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Reflecting on Tito Mboweni’s contributions to South Africa</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the legacy and impact of former Reserve Bank Governor, Labour Minister, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on South Africa’s economy and big business with Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Mboweni passed away this weekend after a brief illness.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Nashua continues to power up businesses and homes with cutting-edge alternative energy solutions</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1492594</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nashua continues to empower businesses and homeowners with alternative energy solutions. Telling us more on the OFM Business Hour is Jaco Peyper, Nashua Group Managing Director in the Free State and Northern Cape as well as Rikus Kruger Group Sales Director in the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nashua continues to power up businesses and homes with cutting-edge alternative energy solutions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nashua continues to empower businesses and homeowners with alternative energy solutions. Telling us more on the OFM Business Hour is Jaco Peyper, Nashua Group Managing Director in the Free State and Northern Cape as well as Rikus Kruger Group Sales Director in the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Elevate your management and business skills with UFS Business School in 2025</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1492358</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to advance your management and business education in 2025? Well, look no further than the esteemed University of the Free State (UFS) Business School. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss the numerous offerings at the UFS Business School which can help advance your professional journey. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Elevate your management and business skills with UFS Business School in 2025</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to advance your management and business education in 2025? Well, look no further than the esteemed University of the Free State (UFS) Business School. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss the numerous offerings at the UFS Business School which can help advance your professional journey.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Bruce Whitfield’s Departure from the Money Show Opens New Opportunities</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1491360</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acclaimed financial journalist, business writer, and speaker Bruce Whitfield regards his recent exit from the beloved Money Show on 702/CapeTalk as a fitting conclusion that has broadened his horizons to exciting new projects and opportunities. Among these highly anticipated endeavors is his upcoming book, The One Thing: Small Ideas, Big Outcomes, A Brighter Future for South Africa, along with several imminent audio projects and an MBA degree. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Bruce Whitfield’s Departure from the Money Show Opens New Opportunities</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Acclaimed financial journalist, business writer, and speaker Bruce Whitfield regards his recent exit from the beloved Money Show on 702/CapeTalk as a fitting conclusion that has broadened his horizons to exciting new projects and opportunities. Among these highly anticipated endeavors is his upcoming book, The One Thing: Small Ideas, Big Outcomes, A Brighter Future for South Africa, along with several imminent audio projects and an MBA degree.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>ICASA se ekwiteitsregulasies ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang’ – MyBroadband Redakteur</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1491351</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die Onafhanklike Kommunikasie-owerheid van Suid-Afrika (Icasa) se ekwiteitsregulasies bly ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang. MyBroadband-redakteur Jan Vermeulen sê sonder tussenkoms mag dit ander buitelandse rolspelers in die bedryf afskrik om sake te doen of in Suid-Afrika te belê. Vermeulen keer terug na die OFM Besigheidsuur om Starlink se vertraagde toetrede tot Suid-Afrika te bespreek. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>ICASA se ekwiteitsregulasies ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang’ – MyBroadband Redakteur</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die Onafhanklike Kommunikasie-owerheid van Suid-Afrika (Icasa) se ekwiteitsregulasies bly ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang. MyBroadband-redakteur Jan Vermeulen sê sonder tussenkoms mag dit ander buitelandse rolspelers in die bedryf afskrik om sake te doen of in Suid-Afrika te belê. Vermeulen keer terug na die OFM Besigheidsuur om Starlink se vertraagde toetrede tot Suid-Afrika te bespreek.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Wat presies het die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika vertraag?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1491263</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die minister van kommunikasie, Solly Malatsi, het 'n plan aangekondig wat die deur vir Elon Musk se SpaceX sal oopmaak om sy satelliet-breëbanddiens, Starlink, in Suid-Afrika te loods. Jan Vermeulen, redakteur van MyBroadband, sluit by die OFM Besigheidsuur aan om hierdie ontwikkeling te bespreek en verduidelik watter regulatoriese uitdagings die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika belemmer het. Dit is die eerste deel van hulle gesprek. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Wat presies het die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika vertraag?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die minister van kommunikasie, Solly Malatsi, het 'n plan aangekondig wat die deur vir Elon Musk se SpaceX sal oopmaak om sy satelliet-breëbanddiens, Starlink, in Suid-Afrika te loods. Jan Vermeulen, redakteur van MyBroadband, sluit by die OFM Besigheidsuur aan om hierdie ontwikkeling te bespreek en verduidelik watter regulatoriese uitdagings die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika belemmer het. Dit is die eerste deel van hulle gesprek.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Cash Converters celebrates 30 years of successful operations in Southern Africa</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1485701</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Richard Mukheibir, CEO and co-founder of Cash Converters. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cash Converters celebrates 30 years of successful operations in Southern Africa</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Richard Mukheibir, CEO and co-founder of Cash Converters.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Begrip van die werkinge van SA se twee-pot aftree-stelsel (die eerste deel)</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1483719</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[OFM Nuusbestuurder, Morné van Rooyen, skop ons twee-pot aftree-stelsel reeks af deur met Eric Jordaan van Crue Invest te gesels. Dit is die eerste deel van die reeks waar hulle die grondbeginsels van die stelsel bespreek ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Begrip van die werkinge van SA se twee-pot aftree-stelsel (die eerste deel)</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFM Nuusbestuurder, Morné van Rooyen, skop ons twee-pot aftree-stelsel reeks af deur met Eric Jordaan van Crue Invest te gesels. Dit is die eerste deel van die reeks waar hulle die grondbeginsels van die stelsel bespreek]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Regulations on Companies Amendment Act will improve understanding and implementation</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1481754</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We continue discussing the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). He says government needs to publish the implementation dates of the changes in the act and publish regulations accompanying some of those changes which will aid understanding and implementation of these amendments. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Regulations on Companies Amendment Act will improve understanding and implementation</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue discussing the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). He says government needs to publish the implementation dates of the changes in the act and publish regulations accompanying some of those changes which will aid understanding and implementation of these amendments.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Virseker bekroon as beste korttermynversekeraar</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1479760</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 'n onlangse prestasie het Virseker die gesogte toekenning as beste korttermynversekeraar in die Ask Afrika Orange Index® verower. Hierdie toekenning, wat al 23 jaar lank 'n toonaangewende maatstaf is van uitnemendheid in kliëntediens, dek 26 industrieë en 200 handelsmerke. Meer as 48 000 kliënte se terugvoer word in ag geneem om wenners te bepaal, en Virseker het bo-aan die lys in korttermynversekering geëindig.<br />
Volgens Johanni Jennings, Hoof van Bemarking by Virseker, is hierdie erkenning 'n groot eer. Sy sê dat dit nie net die maatskappy se bemarkingspogings weerspieël nie, maar veral kliënte se ware ervaringe. "Dit bewys dat ons nie net belowe om 'n vennoot te wees waarop mense kan staatmaak nie, maar dat ons dit daagliks bewys, veral in krisistye." ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Virseker bekroon as beste korttermynversekeraar</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_5266_20260415_142749_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 'n onlangse prestasie het Virseker die gesogte toekenning as beste korttermynversekeraar in die Ask Afrika Orange Index® verower. Hierdie toekenning, wat al 23 jaar lank 'n toonaangewende maatstaf is van uitnemendheid in kliëntediens, dek 26 industrieë en 200 handelsmerke. Meer as 48 000 kliënte se terugvoer word in ag geneem om wenners te bepaal, en Virseker het bo-aan die lys in korttermynversekering geëindig.
Volgens Johanni Jennings, Hoof van Bemarking by Virseker, is hierdie erkenning 'n groot eer. Sy sê dat dit nie net die maatskappy se bemarkingspogings weerspieël nie, maar veral kliënte se ware ervaringe. "Dit bewys dat ons nie net belowe om 'n vennoot te wees waarop mense kan staatmaak nie, maar dat ons dit daagliks bewys, veral in krisistye."]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Companies Amendment Act criticised for not being 'business friendly'</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1478755</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). The amendments require companies in the country to disclose their remuneration reports, policies and the pay gap between the highest and lowest-paid employees amongst other things. Grubb says the Amendment Act is not business friendly. <br />
<br />
++ ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Companies Amendment Act criticised for not being 'business friendly'</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). The amendments require companies in the country to disclose their remuneration reports, policies and the pay gap between the highest and lowest-paid employees amongst other things. Grubb says the Amendment Act is not business friendly. 

++]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Stem plaaslik, stem in Best of Bloem-toekennings – sperdatum kom nader</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1478734</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ons hoor by Nettie de Beer, verkoopsbestuurder van Mahareng, die besigheid wat Bloemfontein Courant en Get It Bloemfontein publiseer, oor vanjaar se Best of Bloem leserskeuse-toekennings. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stem plaaslik, stem in Best of Bloem-toekennings – sperdatum kom nader</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ons hoor by Nettie de Beer, verkoopsbestuurder van Mahareng, die besigheid wat Bloemfontein Courant en Get It Bloemfontein publiseer, oor vanjaar se Best of Bloem leserskeuse-toekennings.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Eskom se spiraal van hoë kragtariewe</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1474801</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[NWU se prof. Jan de Kock, SAIEE-president, gesels oor die spiraal van hoë kragtariewe. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Eskom se spiraal van hoë kragtariewe</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1474801_20250911_161303_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>6:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[NWU se prof. Jan de Kock, SAIEE-president, gesels oor die spiraal van hoë kragtariewe.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Visa backlog progress is encouraging, but concerns remain</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1474755</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South African businesses are optimistic about the strides made in clearing the visa backlog, but speed may come at a cost. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, shares insights on the OFM Business Hour about the delicate balance between efficiency and accuracy in visa approvals following encouraging engagements with Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber on efforts to eradicate the backlog. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Visa backlog progress is encouraging, but concerns remain</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1474755_20250911_161306_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South African businesses are optimistic about the strides made in clearing the visa backlog, but speed may come at a cost. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, shares insights on the OFM Business Hour about the delicate balance between efficiency and accuracy in visa approvals following encouraging engagements with Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber on efforts to eradicate the backlog.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Botswana's import ban on SA fruits and vegetables disrupts trade relations</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1474728</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We unpack Botswana’s import bans on SA fruits and vegetables with Wolfe Logan Braude, manager of Agbiz Fruit on the OFM Business Hour. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Botswana's import ban on SA fruits and vegetables disrupts trade relations</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We unpack Botswana’s import bans on SA fruits and vegetables with Wolfe Logan Braude, manager of Agbiz Fruit on the OFM Business Hour.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Sasol Rewards continues to give South Africans more</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1472487</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sasol Rewards loyalty programme has attracted just over 1,8 million members in just two years. Telling us more about the new campaign around the programme is Zanele Hadebe - Vice President Strategic Marketing for Sasol Energy Marketing & Sales. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Sasol Rewards continues to give South Africans more</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>6:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Sasol Rewards loyalty programme has attracted just over 1,8 million members in just two years. Telling us more about the new campaign around the programme is Zanele Hadebe - Vice President Strategic Marketing for Sasol Energy Marketing & Sales.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>'Pasop vir onwettig ingevoerde (grys) voertuie!'</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1471660</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Onwettig ingevoerde (of grys) voertuie bly ’n hindernis vir Suid-Afrika en maak 7,5% van die land se motorvloot van 12,5 miljoen voertuie uit. Lizette Erasmus, Bestuurder van Versekeringkundigheid by IntegriSure Makelaars, het aan die OFM Sake-uur gesê dat hierdie motors, wat dikwels betrokke is by kriminele aktiwiteite as gevolg van hulle onopspoorbaarheid, boonop ook bydra tot ’n aansienlike verlies aan inkomste vir die regering. Sy het met OFM se nuusredakteur, Morné van Rooyen, gepraat oor die finansiële risiko’s verbonde aan die aankoop van so ’n voertuig. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>'Pasop vir onwettig ingevoerde (grys) voertuie!'</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Onwettig ingevoerde (of grys) voertuie bly ’n hindernis vir Suid-Afrika en maak 7,5% van die land se motorvloot van 12,5 miljoen voertuie uit. Lizette Erasmus, Bestuurder van Versekeringkundigheid by IntegriSure Makelaars, het aan die OFM Sake-uur gesê dat hierdie motors, wat dikwels betrokke is by kriminele aktiwiteite as gevolg van hulle onopspoorbaarheid, boonop ook bydra tot ’n aansienlike verlies aan inkomste vir die regering. Sy het met OFM se nuusredakteur, Morné van Rooyen, gepraat oor die finansiële risiko’s verbonde aan die aankoop van so ’n voertuig.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>‘Suid-Afrika se RNE moet afsien van vernietigende arbeidsregulasies, en strukturele werkloosheid beveg’</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1472506</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die Vryemarkstigting het ’n beroep op die nuwe regering van nasionale eenheid (RNE) gedoen om af te sien van vernietigende arbeidsregulasies en om hindernisse te verlaag vir toetrede tot die Suid-Afrikaanse arbeidsmag. Dr. Morné Malan van die Vryemarkstigting het met OFM se nuusredakteur hieroor gesels nadat die nuus bekend geword het dat die land se werkloosheidsyfer in die tweede kwartaal van 2024 tot 33,5% gestyg het vanaf 32,9% in die eerste kwartaal. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>‘Suid-Afrika se RNE moet afsien van vernietigende arbeidsregulasies, en strukturele werkloosheid beveg’</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_1472506_20250911_161617_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>6:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die Vryemarkstigting het ’n beroep op die nuwe regering van nasionale eenheid (RNE) gedoen om af te sien van vernietigende arbeidsregulasies en om hindernisse te verlaag vir toetrede tot die Suid-Afrikaanse arbeidsmag. Dr. Morné Malan van die Vryemarkstigting het met OFM se nuusredakteur hieroor gesels nadat die nuus bekend geword het dat die land se werkloosheidsyfer in die tweede kwartaal van 2024 tot 33,5% gestyg het vanaf 32,9% in die eerste kwartaal.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Free State Legislature Opening 2024</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469146</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Opening of the Free State Legislature took place earlier today, during which the Premier presented the State of the Province Address, which outlined key policy goals and deliverables for the coming year, as well as the provinces' effective response to the challenges met during the period under review. OFM News’s Zenande Mpane spoke to Life Mokone, Free State Legislature spokesperson and head of communication, to find out more… ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Free State Legislature Opening 2024</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Opening of the Free State Legislature took place earlier today, during which the Premier presented the State of the Province Address, which outlined key policy goals and deliverables for the coming year, as well as the provinces' effective response to the challenges met during the period under review. OFM News’s Zenande Mpane spoke to Life Mokone, Free State Legislature spokesperson and head of communication, to find out more…]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Gender Based Violence is costing the country</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469646</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economic cost of Gender-based-violence South Africa is estimated to be between R28.4 billion and R42.4 billion annually, considering healthcare, legal costs, lost productivity, and social services. Lesley Ann van Selm, Founder and Managing Director of Khulisa Social Solutions, gives reasons why programmes are failing despite the investments being made. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Gender Based Violence is costing the country</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The economic cost of Gender-based-violence South Africa is estimated to be between R28.4 billion and R42.4 billion annually, considering healthcare, legal costs, lost productivity, and social services. Lesley Ann van Selm, Founder and Managing Director of Khulisa Social Solutions, gives reasons why programmes are failing despite the investments being made.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Women, leadership and the boardroom (1)</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469648</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In some better news: The value women bring to leadership and the boardroom is increasingly being acknowledged. Businesses are no longer simply looking to boost gender equity numbers; rather, they are diversifying leadership to ensure the future sustainability of a business in a world that requires a far more empathetic and transformative leadership approach. In this special two-part interview, we bring you all the latest on this topic. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Women, leadership and the boardroom (1)</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In some better news: The value women bring to leadership and the boardroom is increasingly being acknowledged. Businesses are no longer simply looking to boost gender equity numbers; rather, they are diversifying leadership to ensure the future sustainability of a business in a world that requires a far more empathetic and transformative leadership approach. In this special two-part interview, we bring you all the latest on this topic.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Women, leadership and the boardroom (2)</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469650</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In some better news: The value women bring to leadership and the boardroom is increasingly being acknowledged. Businesses are no longer simply looking to boost gender equity numbers; rather, they are diversifying leadership to ensure the future sustainability of a business in a world that requires a far more empathetic and transformative leadership approach. In this special two-part interview, we bring you all the latest on this topic. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Women, leadership and the boardroom (2)</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In some better news: The value women bring to leadership and the boardroom is increasingly being acknowledged. Businesses are no longer simply looking to boost gender equity numbers; rather, they are diversifying leadership to ensure the future sustainability of a business in a world that requires a far more empathetic and transformative leadership approach. In this special two-part interview, we bring you all the latest on this topic.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>All about the opening of the Free State Legislature</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469653</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Opening of the Free State Legislature took place earlier today, during which the Premier presented the State of the Province Address, which outlined key policy goals and deliverables for the coming year, as well as the provinces' effective response to the challenges met during the period under review. OFM News’s Zenande Mpane spoke to Life Mokone, Free State Legislature spokesperson and head of communication, to find out more… ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>All about the opening of the Free State Legislature</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Opening of the Free State Legislature took place earlier today, during which the Premier presented the State of the Province Address, which outlined key policy goals and deliverables for the coming year, as well as the provinces' effective response to the challenges met during the period under review. OFM News’s Zenande Mpane spoke to Life Mokone, Free State Legislature spokesperson and head of communication, to find out more…]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>(Jong) vroue het die meeste geldelike stres</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469640</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dit mag dalk wees oor vroue soveel balle in die lug hou en ook in die laaste paar dekades toegetree het tot die mark as die hoofbroodwinners, dat hulle meer spanning ervaar wanneer dit kom by finansiële beplanning. So sê Amelia de Milander, die bemarkingsbestuurder van DebtBusters, ‘n maatskappy wat skuld bestuur. Sy gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>(Jong) vroue het die meeste geldelike stres</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p141/logo_5266_20260415_142749_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dit mag dalk wees oor vroue soveel balle in die lug hou en ook in die laaste paar dekades toegetree het tot die mark as die hoofbroodwinners, dat hulle meer spanning ervaar wanneer dit kom by finansiële beplanning. So sê Amelia de Milander, die bemarkingsbestuurder van DebtBusters, ‘n maatskappy wat skuld bestuur. Sy gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Waarom so min vroue in kuberveiligheid?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469641</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charnie-Lee Adams Kruger, is die bestuurder van die Check Point Country, ‘n internasionale kuberveiligheids-maatskappy. Sy is een van Afrika se min vroue kundiges in die veld van kuberveiligheid en sê die beroep moet meer vroue trek. Charnie-Lee gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM oor waarom daar nog hindernisse vir vroue in die bedryf is en hoe om dit te oorkom. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Waarom so min vroue in kuberveiligheid?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charnie-Lee Adams Kruger, is die bestuurder van die Check Point Country, ‘n internasionale kuberveiligheids-maatskappy. Sy is een van Afrika se min vroue kundiges in die veld van kuberveiligheid en sê die beroep moet meer vroue trek. Charnie-Lee gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM oor waarom daar nog hindernisse vir vroue in die bedryf is en hoe om dit te oorkom.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Jy mag werk en ma wees</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469644</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vroue het tradisioneel baie rolle op te vervul, en dit bly moeilik om al die take balanseer. Vroue voel oor die algemeen oorweldig deur al die verantwoordelikhede, en dra meer skuldgevoelens oor hulle gedrewenheid in hulle beroepe. Dr Lindi Nel, ‘n kliniese sielkunige Bloemfontein van Bloemfontein gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM hieroor. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Jy mag werk en ma wees</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vroue het tradisioneel baie rolle op te vervul, en dit bly moeilik om al die take balanseer. Vroue voel oor die algemeen oorweldig deur al die verantwoordelikhede, en dra meer skuldgevoelens oor hulle gedrewenheid in hulle beroepe. Dr Lindi Nel, ‘n kliniese sielkunige Bloemfontein van Bloemfontein gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM hieroor.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Gaste moet altyd welkom voel.</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469634</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Erika Zeelie, die adjunkhoof van die handelsfakulteit by die onafhanklike onderwysinstituut sê verbruikers se verwagtinge in terme van diensvlakke is op ‘n baie hoë on-onderhandelbare vlak. Gasvryheid in besighede het ‘n kompeterende ding geword en kan nie ignoreer word nie. Sy vertel aan OFM se Karen van der Berg meer hieroor. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Gaste moet altyd welkom voel.</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Erika Zeelie, die adjunkhoof van die handelsfakulteit by die onafhanklike onderwysinstituut sê verbruikers se verwagtinge in terme van diensvlakke is op ‘n baie hoë on-onderhandelbare vlak. Gasvryheid in besighede het ‘n kompeterende ding geword en kan nie ignoreer word nie. Sy vertel aan OFM se Karen van der Berg meer hieroor.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Streamlining is the way forward</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the types of technology available to automate and streamline processes, the integration of technology into higher educational institutions and other businesses should no longer be viewed as choice, but a necessity. Carl Dahms, product owner at Braintree, an IT solutions company, tells Robyn Schutte of OFM why this is such an important component and why there is a misconception about the costs involved. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Streamlining is the way forward</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the types of technology available to automate and streamline processes, the integration of technology into higher educational institutions and other businesses should no longer be viewed as choice, but a necessity. Carl Dahms, product owner at Braintree, an IT solutions company, tells Robyn Schutte of OFM why this is such an important component and why there is a misconception about the costs involved.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Jou werksoproep kan jou 'n voëltjie kos</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1469637</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daar is bevind dat wanneer gholfspelers hulle fone om persoonlike redes gebruik het, soos om na plasings op sosiale media te kyk of om op persoonlike boodskappe te reageer, hulle prestasie nie daardeur geraak is nie. Wanneer hulle egter werkverwante e-posse gelees of sakeoproepe geneem het, het hulle prestasie afgeneem. So vertel die hoofnavorser dr Daniël le Roux van die Kognisie- en Tegnologienavorsingsgroep in die Departement Inligtingwetenskap aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch. Hy gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Jou werksoproep kan jou 'n voëltjie kos</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daar is bevind dat wanneer gholfspelers hulle fone om persoonlike redes gebruik het, soos om na plasings op sosiale media te kyk of om op persoonlike boodskappe te reageer, hulle prestasie nie daardeur geraak is nie. Wanneer hulle egter werkverwante e-posse gelees of sakeoproepe geneem het, het hulle prestasie afgeneem. So vertel die hoofnavorser dr Daniël le Roux van die Kognisie- en Tegnologienavorsingsgroep in die Departement Inligtingwetenskap aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch. Hy gesels met Karen van der Berg van OFM.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Akademia se nuwe kampus van R3mjd.</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1468005</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die nuus dat die eiendomsontwikkelingsmaatskappy, Kanton, die grootste ontwikkelingsprojek in die geskiedenis van die Afrikaanse-taal en kultuur gemeenskap aanpak, is met groot vreugde ontvang. Kanton, Solidariteit se beleggingsmaatskappy, se besturende direkteur, Henk Schalekamp sê die kampus sal teen R3,2 miljard gebou word. Maar hoe kan so groot ontwikkeling LOS van die staat deur 'n gemeenskap self gefinansier word? ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Akademia se nuwe kampus van R3mjd.</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die nuus dat die eiendomsontwikkelingsmaatskappy, Kanton, die grootste ontwikkelingsprojek in die geskiedenis van die Afrikaanse-taal en kultuur gemeenskap aanpak, is met groot vreugde ontvang. Kanton, Solidariteit se beleggingsmaatskappy, se besturende direkteur, Henk Schalekamp sê die kampus sal teen R3,2 miljard gebou word. Maar hoe kan so groot ontwikkeling LOS van die staat deur 'n gemeenskap self gefinansier word?]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Media 24 se goeie nuus</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1467965</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indien die voortbestaan van gehalte joernalistiek, ook in Afrikaans, die kerndoel is, is die jongste aankondiging dat oor die behoud van 66 redaksionele poste by Media24, baie goeie nuus.<br />
Hierdie poste raak hoofsaaklik joernaliste van die gedrukte koerante waarvan Media24 in die nabye toekoms wil afsien. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Media 24 se goeie nuus</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indien die voortbestaan van gehalte joernalistiek, ook in Afrikaans, die kerndoel is, is die jongste aankondiging dat oor die behoud van 66 redaksionele poste by Media24, baie goeie nuus.
Hierdie poste raak hoofsaaklik joernaliste van die gedrukte koerante waarvan Media24 in die nabye toekoms wil afsien.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>South Africans need to save more</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1467080</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research shows that South Africa’s savings rate stands at a mere 0.5. This is concerning, as it indicates a significant savings challenge among many South Africans, and in the event of an emergency, this implies that people have to rely on credit or family and friends to cover for their emergencies.<br />
Reuben Oosthuysen, Customer Engagement Manager at Hollard Life Solutions, tell OFM’s Robyn Schutte. how insurance can safeguard consumers in the event of an emergency. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africans need to save more</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Research shows that South Africa’s savings rate stands at a mere 0.5. This is concerning, as it indicates a significant savings challenge among many South Africans, and in the event of an emergency, this implies that people have to rely on credit or family and friends to cover for their emergencies.
Reuben Oosthuysen, Customer Engagement Manager at Hollard Life Solutions, tell OFM’s Robyn Schutte. how insurance can safeguard consumers in the event of an emergency.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Maak jou boodskap duidelik</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1467958</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die belangrikheid van doeltreffende kommunikasie in die werkplek en om 'n boodskap duidelik oor te dra is 'n baie belangrike vaardigheid. Dit beïnvloed produktiwiteit en verhoudinge in die werkplek. Juanita Vorster vertel jou vanaand, in twee insetsels, hoe om die boodskap in jou werkplek duidelik oor te dra en vertel dit is soms beter om jou werknemer iets te vra as om hom bloot ‘n opdrag te gee. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Maak jou boodskap duidelik</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>4:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die belangrikheid van doeltreffende kommunikasie in die werkplek en om 'n boodskap duidelik oor te dra is 'n baie belangrike vaardigheid. Dit beïnvloed produktiwiteit en verhoudinge in die werkplek. Juanita Vorster vertel jou vanaand, in twee insetsels, hoe om die boodskap in jou werkplek duidelik oor te dra en vertel dit is soms beter om jou werknemer iets te vra as om hom bloot ‘n opdrag te gee.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Maak jou boodskap duidelik (2)</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1467960</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die belangrikheid van doeltreffende kommunikasie in die werkplek en om 'n boodskap duidelik oor te dra is 'n baie belangrike vaardigheid. Dit beïnvloed produktiwiteit en verhoudinge in die werkplek. Juanita Vorster vertel jou vanaand, in twee insetsels, hoe om die boodskap in jou werkplek duidelik oor te dra en vertel dit is soms beter om jou werknemer iets te vra as om hom bloot ‘n opdrag te gee. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Maak jou boodskap duidelik (2)</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Die belangrikheid van doeltreffende kommunikasie in die werkplek en om 'n boodskap duidelik oor te dra is 'n baie belangrike vaardigheid. Dit beïnvloed produktiwiteit en verhoudinge in die werkplek. Juanita Vorster vertel jou vanaand, in twee insetsels, hoe om die boodskap in jou werkplek duidelik oor te dra en vertel dit is soms beter om jou werknemer iets te vra as om hom bloot ‘n opdrag te gee.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Gaan vir goud!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Met die Olimpiese Spele in volle swang, word daar ‘n oog op medaljes gehou. En ‘n mens kan met reg dalk wonder, hoekom presteer Suid-Afrika se atlete onder die vlak van ons bevolking. Die ekonoom, prof Waldo Krugel, verbonde aan die Noordwes-Universiteit sê daar is heelwat ekonomiese redes waarom Suid-Afrikaanse atlete nie heeltemal presteer soos ‘n mens graag sou wou hê nie. Hy gesels met OFM se Karen van der Berg, hieroor. ]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Gaan vir goud!</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>OFM</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Met die Olimpiese Spele in volle swang, word daar ‘n oog op medaljes gehou. En ‘n mens kan met reg dalk wonder, hoekom presteer Suid-Afrika se atlete onder die vlak van ons bevolking. Die ekonoom, prof Waldo Krugel, verbonde aan die Noordwes-Universiteit sê daar is heelwat ekonomiese redes waarom Suid-Afrikaanse atlete nie heeltemal presteer soos ‘n mens graag sou wou hê nie. Hy gesels met OFM se Karen van der Berg, hieroor.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/5266">The OFM Business Hour</source>
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		<title>Beleidsinvoere vir invoere in SA baie nodig</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pelgrimstogte het die laaste paar jaar in gewildheid geroei, reg oor wêreld en in Suid-Afrika. Die unieke tog kan nou ook in Sentraal Suid-Afrika ervaar word. Behalwe vir die ekonomiese voordeel hier, het dit ook ‘n groot liefde vir die Vrystaat aangewakker onder toeriste. Renee Wolfaardt wat die Pelgrimsroetes in die Oos-Vrystaat begin het, vertel aan Karen van der Berg van OFM hiervan. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We continue our interview with Elon Lohmann, about the very real threat of burnout in the workplace and how to combat it. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Suid-Afrika met sy magdom uitdagings, word ’n mens dikwels genoodsaak om vindingryk te wees en ‘n entrepreneur te word. Maar wat behels entrepreneurskap en hoe kan jy ’n ondernemer word? Magriet Groenewald, suksesvolle entrepreneur gee raad. In die tweede deel van ons onderhoud met haar, gee sy ook wenke hoe jy te werk kan gaan om jou produk of diens op die mark te kry. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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