Dominique Olivier
The money of colour
Pantene, or panettone? When the name of your business makes people think of shampoo brands and Italian fruit cakes, you need to work hard to carve out a space for yourself in the consumer consciousness. Fortunately, a little Y2K panic helped Pantone do exactly that. Dominique Olivier brings you the business of colour.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep110 | US priced for perfection
The US market is trading ~40% above fair value. What could cause those lofty valuations to deflate? This week on No Ordinary Wednesday, Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, unpacks the key findings of Investec’s latest Global Investment View, highlighting risks for global investors and where opportunities lie outside the US.
Satrix
Why South Africa Is Becoming A Digital Investing Powerhouse
South Africa is rapidly emerging as a digital investing leader, driven by mobile-first platforms, financial inclusion efforts, and a tech-savvy population. Duma Mxenge of Satrix explains why this is happening and why it matters.
Sponsored
Public comment deadline looms for Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
In September, SARS released the draft Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) regulations for public comment, marking a significant step in aligning South Africa with the global push for transparency in crypto-asset transactions. The deadline for public comment is 3 October 2025. Wiehann Olivier of Forvis Mazars in South Africa explains why this framework matters.
Sponsored
Prosus: OLX Group to acquire La Centrale in France for €1.1 billion
Prosus announced that OLX Group, a wholly-owned global online classifieds leader, has agreed to acquire La Centrale in France for €1.1 billion. This marks OLX's entry into Western Europe and plays into the AI-enhanced platforms strategy at Prosus.
Dominique Olivier
9 out of 10 doctors agree – for now, at least
When science gets tangled with money and politics, certainty is the first casualty. Just ask the cigarette-smoking doctors of the 1940s, or perhaps the Tylenol debaters of today. Dominique Olivier delivers a timely reminder of the risk of uncertainty in science and how companies can exploit it.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #73: STADIO – A bright future for students and shareholders
STADIO Holdings is enjoying excellent support in the market for its strategy, evidenced by a strong share price performance in a year when the shine has come off many SA Inc. stocks. This begs the question: how are they getting it right? CEO Chris Vorster and CFO Ishak Kula joined me on this podcast to explain how the growth strategy is playing out.
Unlock the Stock
UNLOCK THE STOCK: CA Sales Holdings
In the 61st edition of Unlock the Stock, CA Sales Holdings returned to the platform to talk about the recent numbers and the strategic outlook for the business.
