CEO Nights with Nyimpini

Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Microsoft South Africa and former CEO of Accenture Africa, joins Nyimpini Mabundo for a frank conversation about career ownership, AI transformation, and what it takes to lead through uncertainty. This episode is for ambitious professionals and aspiring C-suite leaders who want honest, practical insight from someone who has reached the top of two major global organisations....

Leadership is about people, not titles. This conversation with Martina Biene traces the arc of a deeply unconventional leader. A German theology graduate who stumbled into Volkswagen and spent 25 years becoming Chairperson & MD of VW Group Africa. The central theme is purposeful disruption: of her own career, of how a century-old automotive manufacturer operates, and of how Africa is imagined as a...

Leading with purpose in a changing world. In this episode of CEO Night, host Nyimpini shares an intimate conversation with Dion Shango, CEO of PwC Africa. A lifelong PwC professional, Dion became one of the firm’s youngest partners, the first black CEO of its Southern Africa practice, and later leader of the entire African business. Blending personal anecdotes, from high-school rugby captaincy and...

Humility, purpose and keeping it real in leadership. In this peer to peer leadership conversation with Angelo Swartz, Group CEO of The SPAR Group Ltd — one of South Africa’s biggest retailers and a leading JSE Top 100 company, we explore • What it truly means to lead in times of crisis • Leading in a highly competitive retail environment • Building resilient teams that thrive under pressure • Driv...

n this episode wonderful CEO Nights episode, Nyimpini Mabunda sits down with Theo Baloyi, the visionary founder and CEO of Bathu, to explore his remarkable journey from the streets of Alexandra to building a globally recognized shoe brand. Inspired by Nyimpini's book Take Charge, this candid conversation delves into Theo’s leadership philosophy, his commitment to empowering communities, and the st...

Join us for an electrifying episode of CEO Nights as we sit down with Ramasela Ganda, the trailblazing Group CEO of Zeda, a powerhouse in the future of mobility. With a remarkable career spanning public and private sectors, Ramasela shares her inspiring journey from a chartered accountant to a visionary leader driving innovation in electric vehicles (EVs) and usership models. From her roots in Sos...

We sit down with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala – renowned academic, author, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg – to unpack what it truly means to be a CEO in today’s fast-evolving world. With a career spanning leadership, artificial intelligence, and global governance, Prof. Marwala brings deep insight into the qualities that define visionary leadership, the balance between...

Dive into an inspiring and unfiltered conversation with Rui Morais, the dynamic Group CEO of Dis-Chem, on CEO Nights with host Nyimpini Mabunda. Far from the typical corporate mold, Rui shares his remarkable journey from auditing to leading one of South Africa’s largest healthcare companies, all while staying true to his authentic self. Discover how his mother’s unwavering belief shaped his leader...

Tune in to another inspirational episode of CEO Nights with host Nyimpini Mabunda, featuring Mpumi Madisa, a dynamic South African CEO celebrated on Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women. In this intimate, peer-to-peer exchange, Mpumi shares her extraordinary journey—from a childhood forged in resilience and family values to leading Bidvest Group, a colossal enterprise with over 120,000...

This interview mainly discussed Lee Naik's journey as CEO of TransUnion Africa and his leadership philosophy. The conversation began with Nyimpini introducing Lee as a champion of digitalization and financial inclusion. Lee shared his personal approach to work-life balance, describing how he starts his day at 4 a.m. and values time with his family, particularly driving his kids to school. The disc...

In this sizzling episode of CEO Nights, host Nyimpini Mabula sits down with Robert (AKA Robbie) Brozin, the legendary co-founder of Nando's, for an intimate and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and hope. Brozin shares raw insights into building a global brand, overcoming imposter syndrome, and his unwavering optimism for South Africa's future. From navigating business cha...

In this captivating episode, host Nyimpini Mabunda sits down with Yolanda Cuba, a trailblazing business executive and current Vice President for South and Eastern Africa at MTN. From becoming a CEO at just 29 to serving on boards of major organizations, Yolanda's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Yolanda shares candid insights into her meteoric rise, discussing the challenges of leadership at...

Born a warrior. In this first episode of CEO Nights, Nyimpini talks to Dan Marokane about his personal journey, from his upbringing and early influences, to his career path and leadership principles. Key topics include the importance of hard work, education, international exposure, role models, problem-solving skills, cultural transformation at Eskom, long-term viability, and executing strategies...