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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1,361 Episodes

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[TOP STORY] eThekwini's lost water crisis

The municipality 'needs to address the non-revenue water issue very urgently, put resources in place, and get the skilled personnel to ensure that we plug the leaks. That should be the first thing that should have been done rather than it impacting now on the end users,’ says Professor Faizal…

11 Oct 2024 9AM 7 min

Food security: ‘SA is still a hungry nation’

A round-up of today’s news, including GBV shelters in crisis due to social development budget underspend. And will SA make a bid to host the Olympics? Gayton McKenzie gives us the lowdown.

11 Oct 2024 6AM 28 min

Shadow bankers: ‘Paying fines has become a cost of doing business’

A round-up of today’s news including the repercussions of Shosholoza Meyl suspending its services, how ‘shadow bankers’ are powering organised crime in SA and the cost of neglecting mental health in the workplace.

10 Oct 2024 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Hijackings overtake theft, and business vehicles most at risk

‘We must remember that vehicle crime largely is driven by opportunity and what a would-be-criminal wants to be able to do is to get into your vehicle and drive away as quickly as reasonably possible,’ says Duma Ngcobo, chief operating officer at Tracker.

9 Oct 2024 9AM 5 min

Middle East conflict: ‘Reliance on oil makes SA vulnerable’.

A round-up of today’s news including how new rules will shake up executive remuneration, how effective food waste management can help curb hunger and the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

9 Oct 2024 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Proposed Sandton Drive name change dependent on public sentiment

‘As things stand, we have opened for submissions for the public to make representations, whether for or against the proposal, and the process is currently opened until 15 October 2024,’ says Vuyisile Mshudulu, director of arts and culture in the City of Johannesburg.

8 Oct 2024 8AM 7 min

SME survey uncovers surge in optimism

A round-up of today’s news including how waste water management could help ease Gauteng’s water woes and a new survey shows renewed optimism amongst local SMEs.

8 Oct 2024 6AM 27 min

[TOP STORY] Leon Schreiber on Home Affairs’ migration to machine learning and online services

‘Most importantly, of course, is if we're able to roll out our vision of providing Home Affairs at home, basically the idea that you can apply from anywhere with an internet connection and get documents and outcomes delivered to you digitally and to your doorstep,’ says the Minister of Home…

7 Oct 2024 8AM 7 min

Busa on Cosatu strike: ‘Staging a protest is not helpful’

A round-up of the day’s news, including why Business Unity SA thinks the Cosatu strike is not beneficial in the current economic climate and what the ‘sandwich’ generation is using their two-pot retirement system withdrawals for.

7 Oct 2024 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Machinations of fraud still to be revealed in Steinhoff case

‘The level of sophistication in the way Markus Jooste was able to actually create fictitious cash flows is something that I think accountants didn't actually know is possible in most cases,’ says Rob Rose, journalist and author of Steinheist.

4 Oct 2024 9AM 7 min

‘Slow payments, lots of paperwork hampering small business growth’

A roundup of today’s news, including a spotlight on the role of technology in education, new thinking on how small businesses can help to fix SA and heatwaves expected as the SA weather service predicts a La Niña event.

4 Oct 2024 6AM 33 min

Thabo Bester escape shows private prisons are 'not necessarily better’ – Groenewald

A round-up of the day’s news including the Public Protector’s findings on the Thabo Bester scandal; and, the first poll on the GNU shows support for coalition parties, while others are left out in the cold.

3 Oct 2024 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] CEOs are ‘getting personally involved’ in govt partnership: Kingston

‘Everybody is fully committed to the structural reform that is necessary, to the role and participation of the private sector, to harnessing all resources wherever they are,’ says Business for South Africa chair, Martin Kingston.

2 Oct 2024 10AM 9 min

How PE's port problems could make petrol pricier

A round-up of today’s news, including why Port Elizabeth port woes will affect the petrol price cut. And what employers need to know and consider ahead of next week’s Cosatu strike.

2 Oct 2024 6AM 32 min

Rondebosch East land clash: ‘We need a win-win solution’

A roundup of the day’s news, including why private investment in STEM sector students is critical to secure the scarce skills the country needs, and unhappiness from the Rondebosch East community about land earmarked for a social housing development.

1 Oct 2024 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] SA chrome and copper production could boost beleaguered mining industry

‘South Africa is one of the biggest producers of chrome in the world and, in fact, last year we had record exports, all-time high exports of chrome from South Africa,’ says Hugo Pienaar, chief economist, Minerals Council South Africa.

30 Sep 2024 9AM 7 min

Vat-free chicken: ‘It must be affordable for the consumer and the fiscus’

A roundup of the day’s news, including why an expert says ESG naysayers are wrong and why Vat-free chicken products could bring relief to low-income consumers.

30 Sep 2024 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Most popular countries for SA’s retirees and skilled workers

‘When you can be paying a tax rate of 2%, 3%, plus you've got good infrastructure around you, a nice climate and so on, that really is a drawcard ,’ says Rex Cowley, director and co-founder of Overseas Trust and Pension.

27 Sep 2024 9AM 6 min

Ousted Tshwane mayor: ‘Between the ANC, EFF and Action SA - there is no plan’

A roundup of the day’s news including a look at the top countries rich South Africans are moving to, and ousted DA Tshwane mayor says he is determined to stay and fight.

27 Sep 2024 7AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Key findings of the latest Directors Remuneration Report

‘The interesting thing is that industries like basic materials, consumer goods or services tend to be much larger companies, and so when you look at the pay for the CEO on the guaranteed pay side, typically they’re paid higher than the rest of the industries,’ says Laurence Grubb, MD of…

26 Sep 2024 10AM 9 min