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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1,202 Episodes

900 – 920

Gas-to-power ships deal stinks – energy consultant

‘This contract really needs to be much more transparent, we need to see the numbers, we need to see power purchase agreements and at the moment it’s all secret,’ says Hilton Trollip, research fellow, Global Risk Governance Programme.

17 May 2023 8AM 6 min

'SA's water issues nowhere near level of power problems'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how to fix SA’s ageing water infrastructure, Ukraine's ambassador to SA's response to a peace mission proposal by African leaders and what can be done about the country’s shocking literacy levels.

17 May 2023 6AM 31 min

Activist Zachie Achmat standing for election in 2024

‘Personally, I think it’s the duty of people like myself, who are on the progressive left, to work towards a very broad coalition but to be independent.’

16 May 2023 8AM 8 min

Digital literacy critical to SA to delivering jobs of the future

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how to fix SA’s unemployment challenges and activist Zackie Achmat on remedying the country’s ills.

16 May 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] All indications SAA will show a modest profit – Derek Hanekom

‘We’re no longer on the edge, we’re expanding, we’ve got permission from the minister to acquire five additional aircraft,’ says the interim board chair of the national airline.

15 May 2023 8AM 6 min

Inequality worsens as more people live in extreme poverty

Blurb: A round-up of news updates, including a look at how SAA’s interim board is working to stabilise the national carrier, the NPC's concerns over escalating poverty in SA and why university students are prone to depression.

15 May 2023 6AM 28 min

Has SA joined the list of global rogue nations?

‘Why has it taken so long to get to this point when this ship docked in Simon’s Town in early December, the defence force has been remarkably unforthcoming with information,’ says independent journalist and analyst, Peter Fabricius.

14 May 2023 12PM 6 min

[TOP STORY] SA fragile, but not a failed state

Dr Iraj Abedian and Moeletsi Mbeki weigh in on where the country is at the moment …

12 May 2023 9AM 15 min

SA’s probe into Russia arms accusations is just a time-buying exercise

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the potential diplomatic spat between South Africa and the US as a result of claims the country provided Russia with arms and ammunition. What are the makings of a failed state?

12 May 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Spike in high-net-worth individuals interested in leaving South Africa

‘One can attribute the spike for sure in terms of concerns that South Africans have with regard to the power situation, the volatile currency, economic state and wanting to secure good education opportunities for their children,’ says managing partner at Henley & Partners, Amanda Smit.

11 May 2023 7AM 5 min

Rainy days: Abnormal weather for this time of year?

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what is driving wealthy individuals leaving South Africa, how to preserve Mandela’s legacy and a look at whether Eskom is being honest about load-shedding stages.

11 May 2023 7AM 29 min

[TOP STORY] Sygnia CEO calls for urgent national elections

‘If this continues, it’s too horrifying to think, then I think you will have significant decline of the formal economy as we know it,’ says Magda Wierzycka.

10 May 2023 7AM 11 min

‘SA’s lowest income earners see 0.5% higher inflation than rest of the country’

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether SA is becoming a failed state, why Gauteng’s hospitals have so many acting CEOs.

10 May 2023 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Holomisa calls for Shamila Batohi's suspension

‘Batohi’s track record on prosecution leaves much to be desired,’ says UDM leader, General Bantu Holomisa.

9 May 2023 9AM 6 min

IRMSA: National blackout unlikely but load shedding could get worse

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether a total grid collapse in SA is likely, government’s new taxi recapitalisation plan and calls for the suspension of Shamila Batohi.

9 May 2023 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] More leadership changes at SA Tourism

'A delivery mindset is key to kickstarting growth and job creation in the tourism sector,' says Tim Harris, the agency's new interim board chair.

8 May 2023 10AM 7 min

High court Eskom ruling too costly, impractical

A round-up of news updates looking at the latest leadership changes at SA Tourism, whether Eskom can afford to exempt some electricity users and who is sabotaging the University of Fort Hare’s corruption cleanup.

8 May 2023 6AM 30 min

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