Moneyweb@Midday

JHB water: ‘We are in a bigger mess than we realise’

A round-up of today’s news updates, including Johannesburg’s ongoing water crisis, human rights violations from the war in the Middle East and the IMF lowers growth forecasts for sub-Saharan Africa.

11 Oct 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] As international conflicts gain momentum, what’s the risk to SA?

‘If we do see significantly higher oil prices, that then will translate through into higher inflation, supporting the higher for longer narrative on interest rates,’ says Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec.

10 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

‘Eskom needs effective and stable management’

A round-up of today’s news updates, including the economic and humanitarian impact of the war in the Middle East and the resignation of Eskom chair, Mpho Makwana.

10 Oct 2023 7AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Egg industry estimates up to 18 months to recover

‘We will definitely fast track the importation of liquid eggs and egg powders for the industrial processes. So that the eggs that were supposed to go for processing, can come back to the retail shelves,’ says Dr Abongile Balarane, chairman and CEO of South African Poultry Association's Egg Division.

9 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

Soaring food prices: Look out for discounts

A round-up of today's news updates, including a look at the latest developments around the ongoing egg shortage and the war in the Middle East. In the post: A look at the implementation of the energy action plan, the latest around the upcoming elections and the importance of financial planning.

9 Oct 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Cost of living: Consumers warned of ‘multiplicity of shocks’

‘The petrol component is an important one in the broader consumer price basket, we are going to see unfortunately that consumer price basket accelerate again,’ says Hugo Pienaar, chief economist at the Bureau for Economic Research at Stellenbosch University.

6 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min

‘Unisa is a going concern’

A round-up of news updates, including a look at Unisa's financial woes. Tips on how consumers can navigate the worsening cost of living crisis and a look at the toll of mental health-related challenges on the economy

6 Oct 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Busa calls for UIF to be placed under administration

‘My recommendation is that the president does that and gets a competent group of people to go in there, investigate and fix the systems as they investigate. They need to investigate the investments that have been made because the allegations are many of those are dodgy,’ says Johnny Goldberg, Busa…

5 Oct 2023 9AM 5 min

'ANC's calls to limit foreign workers won’t solve country’s unemployment crisis'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at why business wants the UIF placed under administration. How teacher shortages can be addressed as the world marks World Teacher Day and Parliament’s ethics committee accused of protecting some MPs.

5 Oct 2023 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Farmers urged to increase precautions to prevent avian flu spread

‘These things mutate and you think you are getting a handle on the H5 that is currently circulating, but two, three months down the line, it's something else different that now evades the measures that you have in place that you are using to contain it,’ says Dr Mpho Maja,…

4 Oct 2023 8AM 6 min

New tech needed to prevent ATM tampering

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what measures government has in place to curb bird flu. A look at concerns raised by the business sector on increases in economic crimes and opposition parties call for updates on the next steps following JHB building fires.

4 Oct 2023 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Ramaphosa to launch new integrated border control

‘The Border Management Authority comes through as the third law enforcement authority in the republic after the Saps and the Defence Force. We are now creating a law enforcement structure that is going to be responsible for the implementation of the border laws,’ says Dr Mike Masiapato, commissioner of the…

3 Oct 2023 8AM 6 min

Code of conduct in parly needs reviewing: Ethics Committee

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how the Border Management Authority plans to secure SA’s land borders. A look at how the passing of the Postbank Amendment Act will pave the way for a state bank and restaurants owners raise concerns over harassment of foreign staff.

3 Oct 2023 6AM 29 min

[TOP STORY] Cosatu calls for competent leadership to revive Transnet

‘The fact is today we transport less goods than we did in 1994, yet the economy has doubled. That just shows you what a crisis we're in and how we just simply need to make this our number one priority right now,’ says Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator, Matthew Parks.

2 Oct 2023 9AM 6 min

‘Cabinet is bloated yet doesn’t deliver’

A round up of news updates including a look at Mmusi Maimane’s plans to run for presidency. Unions react to executive resignations at Transnet and a look at whether the Public Protector should be entitled to an exit gratuity.

2 Oct 2023 6AM 28 min

[TOP STORY] Net closing in: Gupta and Bushiri extradition

‘They were released on the basis of a court order. But once we clarify all the issues and we resubmit, therefore, the UAE will have a duty to enforce the warrant of arrest again,’ says Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.

29 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Transnet is costing the coal sector jobs

A round-up of news, including a look at the impact of bird flu on consumers' pockets. Unions on coal sector job cuts, and analysis of whether Eswatini’s elections are worth it as the country’s king has final say.

29 Sep 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Water shifting to keep the taps on in Gauteng

‘There was a clear instruction from my side to balance the system, stabilise the system, increase the volumes, so that at least even high-lying areas can have water and that's what the team is working on,’ says David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation.

28 Sep 2023 9AM 9 min

DA’s Lady R court challenge 'ill-advised'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the DA’s court action on the 'Lady R' matter. Analysis of Eskom’s state of the system briefing; and, tributes for Aziz Pahad.

28 Sep 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Crime intelligence commended but visible policing needed

‘I would also like to see that the man on the street also sees the police in full force, on the streets, patrols and so on. We cannot only concentrate on high-tech cybercrime, which is ultimately what the police and these units are targeting at this stage,’ says Dr Llewelyn…

27 Sep 2023 8AM 6 min