Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories is a long-form podcast that gives me the opportunity to have deeper conversations with founders, executives and market participants who have a great story to tell.

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March 31, 2026 00:29:06
Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail - the foundation of SPAR's turnaround

Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail - the foundation of SPAR's turnaround

Reeza Isaacs is the newly appointed CEO of SPAR. As hot seats go, this one is warmer than a freshly-baked bread at your local...

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March 24, 2026 00:34:29
Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio

Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio

In this episode of Ghost Stories, we get stuck into the world of fixed income - a space that retail investors often overlook in...

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March 23, 2026 00:28:09
Ghost Stories #97: From mechanical work to judgement in portfolio management - reallocating human effort with AI

Ghost Stories #97: From mechanical work to judgement in portfolio management - reallocating human effort with AI

At Forvis Mazars in South Africa, the team is actively working on AI-driven solutions for clients. Shane Cooper (Head of Digital Advisory) is spearheading...

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March 11, 2026 00:24:55
Ghost Stories #96: Public and private markets - ETFs help bridge the gap

Ghost Stories #96: Public and private markets - ETFs help bridge the gap

Private markets are playing a growing role in global investing. Private equity, private credit, infrastructure and private property investments are a significant part of...

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March 06, 2026 00:49:59
Ghost Stories #95: Reeling in returns: Sea Harvest's best-ever performance

Ghost Stories #95: Reeling in returns: Sea Harvest's best-ever performance

The ocean is a mystical place that has captured our imagination as a species for as long as anyone can remember. And although there...

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March 05, 2026 00:38:02
Ghost Stories #94: Shoprite's secret sauce: value retail culture meets omnichannel

Ghost Stories #94: Shoprite's secret sauce: value retail culture meets omnichannel

Get ready for a masterclass in retail from Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South Africa's largest employer. If you're ready to learn about the secrets...

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