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Moneyweb@Midday

Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.
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1,370 Episodes
1020 – 1040

Skills drain poses major challenge to Transnet's recovery

Blurb: A round-up of news updates, including new regulations that will see auditors face tougher fines for misconduct. A look at the economic cost of the dysfunction at Transnet and the increase in demand for student accommodation.
20 Jun 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] More war than peace as African delegation returns

‘There's a theory that is gaining momentum, that this mission is basically a front of Vladimir Putin, who finds himself in a corner and having been forced to negotiate with Ukraine, but he can't initiate those negotiations because he has to save face,’ says researcher and director at Africa Asia…
19 Jun 2023 8AM 7 min

Government’s geyser smart meter plan – how will it work

‘We're actually doing this for thousands of people already and they've always got hot water. It's a 45-minute install and it can basically save load shedding across South Africa,’ says Sensor Networks founder, Mark Allewell.
15 Jun 2023 10AM 5 min

Depoliticising SAPS is key to efficient crime fighting

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether South Africans should be concerned about government's plans for smart geysers. A look at how policing should work in SA and land reform myths explained.
15 Jun 2023 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] NHI possibly 15 years away from implementation

‘If you are telling South Africans that we are coming up with such a huge project, then at least you must show them by building hospitals, by employing healthcare workers and making sure that the working conditions are conducive, and you don't have a push factor that is going to…
14 Jun 2023 8AM 7 min

Government departments' municipal debt is 'shameful'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how government plans to stabilise the country’s municipalities. Understanding Donald Trump’s legal challenges and insights into some of the biggest concerns around the NHI Bill.
14 Jun 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Eskom-Mozambique gas deal needs to be transparent

‘What is the situation in Carbo Delgardo, where that gas is coming from? We don't know and we don't know the details. So I think we should demand them, especially if any public funds are going near this,’ says energy research consultant, Hilton Trollip.
13 Jun 2023 9AM 8 min

[TOP STORY] Eskom rot is procurement driven

‘Even when we can have so many soldiers on the premises of these national key points, they'll do nothing but just be visible guarding there and the rot happens in the procurement,’ says forensics expert, Calvin Rafadi.
12 Jun 2023 9AM 5 min

Business can’t sit idle in SA’s Russian romance

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the impact of sabotage at Eskom, suspended Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, fights to clear her name while the search for her successor begins and a look at what caused the earthquake that shook parts of Gauteng on Sunday morning
12 Jun 2023 6AM 32 min

Home Affairs’ plan to process mass ZEP applicants

‘As far as I am concerned, the best thing is to bring it to an end and tell everybody to follow the Immigration Act and use regular visas,’ says Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi.
11 Jun 2023 12PM 8 min

[TOP STORY] Government and private sector partnership is crucial – Silke

‘I get the impression from the business leaders who've engaged in this conversation that they seem to regard government as a lot more serious, or certainly the commitments made in the meeting with President Ramaphosa, a lot more serious about managing the process,’ says the political economy analyst, Daniel Silke.
9 Jun 2023 9AM 10 min

Effective implementation is vital for successful PPPs

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the why business and government’s partnership to solves SA’s challenges matter, understanding the ZEP extension and the significance of the Netball World Cup taking place in Africa.
9 Jun 2023 6AM 33 min

Gupta extradition: Government has to find them first

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the SA government’s new extradition plans for the Guptas, NGOs call for tougher action on municipalities failing to ensure the supply of safe drinking water and a look at how entrepreneurs can reach their full potential.
8 Jun 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Union outraged at SA Post Office mass retrenchment plan

‘The presentation yesterday basically shocked us because there's absolutely no consultation that has happened with the workforce, because you need to consult with labour, even before you go and present in Parliament,’ says general secretary of the Communication Workers’ Union, Aubrey Tshabalala.
7 Jun 2023 9AM 8 min

[TOP STORY] Government bailouts era is over for SAA

‘We have been able to generate R5 billion cash, plus during this past financial year when in business rescue only about R2 billion was provided for SAA working capital and we've been able to show a profit out of that,’ says the interim CEO of the airline, Professor John Lamola.
6 Jun 2023 9AM 7 min

GDP data: SA not out of the woods yet

A round-up of news updates, including a look at SAA’s financial performance, analysis of the latest local GDP data and SA firefighters lend a helping hand in fighting Canada's wildfires.
6 Jun 2023 6AM 30 min
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