As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, David Buckham, CEO of Monocle, sat down with Michael Avery to discuss COP29 and the contradictions and hypocrisies within the climate change discourse. David highlighted South Africa's unique challenges, including heavy reliance on coal and limited access to climate finance. He emphasised the need for strategic policy decisions, private sector innovation and an equitable approach from developed countries to drive sustainable solutions.

With the world's eyes on COP29, Michael Avery sat down with Andrew Gilder, Director of Climate Legal, to unpack the intricacies of the ongoing climate summit. They explored the realistic expectations for this year's conference, the complexities of Article 6, and the potential global impact of a US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under Trump's presidency.

To understand how Capitec is reshaping the financial landscape for South African entrepreneurs, Michael Avery sat down with Karl Kumbier, Executive of Business Banking at Capitec. Karl highlighted how Capitec is transforming business banking through its focus on simplicity, affordability, and its unique, fintech-like approach to providing integrated financial services to untapped emerging markets.