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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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1,368 Episodes
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SA budget cuts could mean bad news for tourism

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the SIU's probe into the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Project. As the world marks tourism day, SA industry players raise concerns about the impact of budget cuts on the sector; and, delving into the Police Minister's claims on improvements in the country’s…
27 Sep 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] SAA rises like ‘a phoenix from the ashes’

‘Our role in this intervening period has been to ensure that we have a sustainable operating business model that can weather whatever storm the company can face in the coming two to three years,’ says Professor John Lamola, interim chief executive officer at South African Airways.
26 Sep 2023 8AM 7 min

Better warning systems needed ahead of freak storms

A round-up of news updates, including a look at calls for education to be prioritised in the upcoming mid-term budget. What’s behind the latest storm surges in SA, and local aviation’s role in promoting intra-Africa travel.
26 Sep 2023 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Repo rate 'cut of 1%-2% needed to revive property market'

‘All the people we speak to do believe that in 2024 we’re likely to see rate cuts of ideally somewhere between 50 basis points and 150bps. So I do think there will definitely be some respite next year as inflation reaches that mid peak,’ says Rhys Dyer, CEO of ooba…
22 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

RAF amendment bill 'will disenfranchise SA'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at amendments to Road Accident Fund legislation. What the Sarb's 'hold' repo rate move means for home buying and a look at whether plans to curb poaching have worked as the world marks World Rhino Day.
22 Sep 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] NSFAS student non-payments clarified

‘We discovered that some of the students deliberately did not give us the correct information because they knew that we will combine both the salaries of their parents in this instance and they would not meet the quantum of R250 000 per annum,’ says Ishmael Mnisi, media liaison officer for…
20 Sep 2023 8AM 7 min

‘Police officer killings getting out of hand’

A round-up of news updates, including a look at proposals for higher education funding. A look at why unions want the killing of police officers declared as treason and understanding how local aviation can boost intra-Africa travel.
20 Sep 2023 6AM 31 min

DA calls for Transnet CEO to ‘pack her bags and go’

‘The very spine of our logistical economy is in dire straits. It’s responsible for knocking off huge percentages of our GDP and resulted in losses in jobs and severe pressures on our exporters,’ says Ghaleb Cachalia, MP - DA shadow minister of public enterprises.
19 Sep 2023 8AM 5 min

AI is still all the rage

A round-up of news updates including a look at proposals to get Transnet working again. Liquor Traders Association calls for better policing in the country’s taverns and a look at the latest Google Trends Report.
19 Sep 2023 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Doubts that government can successfully implement NDP

‘Had we actually gone ahead and gone into a programme of implementation planning seriously and implementation, those targets that NDP was talking about would've been achieved. We have reversed. We don't have electricity; we don't have any order,’ says Pali Lehohla, director of the Economic Modelling Academy and former statistician-general.
18 Sep 2023 9AM 8 min

[TOP STORY] G20: 'Our voices now will be heard as Africans'

‘We might not get everything you want at this table, but let's actually be clear on what we want and what we should all be fighting for is access to technology and access to financing that will allow our industries to thrive,’ says TK Pooe, senior lecturer at the Wits…
15 Sep 2023 9AM 8 min

Demand for investigation into grant payment delays

A roundup of news updates, including a look at proposals for how government could prevent grant payment delays. A look at the significance of the AU joining the G20 and the latest Ad Spend report.
15 Sep 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] SA focusing on small wins is the way forward – Saville

‘The wins don't have to be spectacular. This isn't about building a power station. It's about getting water to a school. It's about fixing traffic lights on a series of intersections. Those small wins then start to become the stuff of celebration,’ says Adrian Saville, professor of economics, finance and…
14 Sep 2023 9AM 9 min

[TOP STORY] Tshwane municipal ‘wildcat strike’ set to continue

‘All our members who may be participating in this strike, they must know it’s not sanctioned by us. Therefore, we're not going to take responsibility for their action. We have implored them to go back to work and that has been our stance,’ says Samwu national general secretary, Nkhetheni Muthavhi.
13 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Blackouts: Data shows number of unplanned outages sky high

A round-up of news updates including a look at the outcomes from government’s meeting with unions on proposed budget cuts. A look at the ongoing wage battle between Samwu and the City of Tshwane and how long before EVs become popular in South Africa.
13 Sep 2023 6AM 29 min
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