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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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![[TOP STORY] SIU reveals how syndicates looted billions from Tembisa Hospital](https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p216/logo_3237_20250910_203422_1400.jpeg "[TOP STORY] SIU reveals how syndicates looted billions from Tembisa Hospital"){kind=logo}
‘Every transaction that is below R500 000, you don't take that to a tender. You then have to do three quotes, which is allowed. But the problem here is those three quotes were then sourced from the same people,’ says Kaizer Kganyago, spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit. Moneyweb
The SIU sets its sights on recovering a staggering R2bn looted from Tembisa Hospital. Mounting strain on the middle-class sees consumer sentiment take another knock. And what it takes to build a 'trust economy' amid the current uncertainty. Moneyweb
‘Many CEOs, 160-plus, have thrown their hat into the ring to say they're prepared to sign a pledge, and of that, a large number are getting personally involved in overseeing the initiatives concerned,’ says Martin Kingston, steering committee chair, B4SA Moneyweb
Business leaders are zoning in on a concrete plan to fix the city of Johannesburg. The continent's top energy players gather as African Energy Week 2025 kicks off in Cape Town. And a closer look at South Africa's official approach to tobacco harm reduction and the future of vaping. Moneyweb
‘We’re never going to get job creation, and we’re never going to get people out of poverty without businesses investing and having confidence in the future of Johannesburg,’ says Helen Zille, DA federal council chair. Moneyweb
A delayed 2025 budget and rand volatility leave more than half of SA's SMEs anxious. The EFF launches a new bill aimed at introducing stricter regulations on liquor advertising. And how the Aarto demerit system could put thousands of SA drivers at risk of licence suspension. Moneyweb
‘I have no confidence in either of them. Dada Morero, you look at the state of the city. Helen Zille, let me tell you that she's responsible for the mess we were in in the city of Johannesburg when I was the mayor,’ says ActionSA president, Herman Mashaba. Moneyweb
The race for the Johannesburg mayorship heats up as Herman Mashaba takes aim at Helen Zille. President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the world stage at the UN General Assembly. And how iStore is providing crucial support for South African small businesses. Moneyweb
‘South Africa used to be the largest tourism market on the African continent. We have slowly lost ground over the years to Morocco, to Tunisia, to Kenya, to Tanzania,’ says Lee-Anne Bac, partner in strategic development and advisory, BDO. Moneyweb
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) takes the government to court over its new employment equity targets. The tourism sector questions why Asian visitor numbers are declining despite visa fast-tracking. And how the fight against illicit financial flows can remain a top priority on the G20 agenda Moneyweb
‘Before we receive his reports, we will have a meeting with National Treasury and the Auditor General because we believe that what they've done is illegal. They cannot take money away that's been budgeted for,’ says Leonard Basson, chair, parliamentary portfolio committee. Moneyweb
Is the ANC crumbling? An expert unpacks the 'Nasrec spectacle' as Joburg’s mayor faces a deadline over the water crisis. How a fiasco at the veterinary council threatens animal welfare across the country. And the major geopolitical shift as the UK moves to recognise Palestine. Moneyweb
South African retail grows in first half of 2025, but tech sales remain under pressure. A local liquor distribution company sets sights on African expansion through a foreign investment deal. And why the future of work is not hybrid, but intentional. Moneyweb
‘AI presents a level playing field where this was sprung upon us all at the same time. Now we all have the same opportunity to pick up on learnings, to play with the different platforms, to build different solutions leveraging AI,’ says Folarin Aiyegbusi, startup developer at Google. Moneyweb
What the surprise GDP rebound means for monetary policy and investor sentiment. A major banks analysis shows stability amidst uncertainty. And can AI startups fix SA’s job crisis? Moneyweb
‘When a driver or a passenger activates that in-app SOS feature, it directly connects to Aura’s auto-dispatch platform. The nearest vetted private response vehicle autonomously is dispatched to the incident,’ says Justin Suttner, GM for Aura sub-Saharan Africa. Moneyweb
A look at new security requirements for e-hailing companies in SA. A stark reality, as a new report finds that 82% of young South Africans earn less than R6 000. And how a 40-city African AI hackathon is set to change how AI serves communities. Moneyweb
‘Extending credit to small businesses was seen as an important enabler for small business to grow and thus create jobs. We're setting back a much bigger, more important agenda here by virtue of this misunderstanding,’ says Busa CEO, Khulekani Mathe. Moneyweb
Business slams minister’s U-turn on credit rules meant to ease SME funding. And why SA must solve the foot and mouth disease outbreak to protect export growth. Moneyweb
‘We are losing at least 27% of our water to leaks in the city of Joburg. They can’t only say it’s high demand. They’ve got to say the demand is high given the poor state of our infrastructure,’ says Dr Ferrial Adam, executive director, WaterCAN. Moneyweb
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Poor quality of calls made some interviews unclear