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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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1,200 Episodes
680 – 700

Calls for legal action against suspended NSFAS CEO

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the findings from the investigation into the NSFAS CEO and possible conflicts of interest. As Amazon prepares to launch in SA, a look at whether Takealot should be worried and the latest on SA's food security situation.
19 Oct 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Home loan fraud on the rise, how to avoid it

‘Cybercrime is definitely on the upsurge, and we are seeing a huge increase in home loan application fraud, which is like a 36% increase. It coincides with the 30% increase in digital banking fraud in the country,’ says Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust.
18 Oct 2023 8AM 2 min

Sarb review indicates imminent interest rate cut unlikely

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the latest monetary policy review by the Sarb. Analysis of SA’s call with Hamas and how the State Information Technology Agency plans to mitigate the impact of the strike.
18 Oct 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] PSA wage impasse could lead to national strike

‘Currently Sita on the table has offered 5%. The PSA has lowered the demand from 12% right down to 7.5%. We've taken Sita’s position back to our members and unfortunately, they've rejected it totally,’ says Claude Naiker, spokesperson for the Public Servants Association.
17 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

Ramaphosa's SA finance assurances 'too late'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the Public Servants Association strike at the State Information Technology Agency. Analysis of Ramaphosa’s closing address to the ANC NEC and a look at the working conditions of aid workers in Gaza.
17 Oct 2023 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Cape Town cracking down on construction mafia

‘The person who rocks up at the construction sites brandishing a firearm is not the head of the organisation, that's just the lowest level of the pyramid. We've actually got to try and address who is driving these extortion rackets and rings around the city,’ says Mayor of Cape Town,…
16 Oct 2023 8AM 6 min

SA might not be able to afford World Bank loans

A round-up of news updates, including a look at plans by the City of Cape Town to tackle the construction mafia. A look at how KZN is preparing for predicted disruptive rains and a look at the impact of leadership failures in business.
16 Oct 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Long arm of Sars breaks corrupt Eskom coal syndicates

‘We applaud and thank Sars on the positive move that they've made and indeed, this will yield a lot of results and we will see this corruption being rooted out of Eskom and less load shedding in the future,’ says Calvin Rafadi, crime and security analyst.
13 Oct 2023 8AM 6 min

City Power: Hospitals must make plans to pay for power

SARS Breaks Coal Syndicated in 5 Provinces City Power to Cut off Power at Rahima Moosa and Helen Joseph Due to Non-Payment Eskom Chair Resignation: Minister Gordhan Ordered Probe into Mpho Makwakwa US Secretary Arrives in Israel to pledge support to Israel
13 Oct 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Census: The economic impact of SA's changing demographics

‘Pensions make up a very important part of social grants, it would mean that government spending on social grants would tend to rise, putting further pressure on our fiscal resources,’ says Servaas van der Berg, professor of economics at the University of Stellenbosch.
12 Oct 2023 8AM 6 min

[TOP STORY] Glimmer of hope as new Transnet executives appointed

‘Some of the skilful people who are in the railway who can do this are still there, but up to very recently, they have not been allowed to do their job. But that has changed, a massive change has happened that I think can turn this around,’ says Jan Havenga,…
11 Oct 2023 9AM 9 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

‘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
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