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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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‘The ability of the members around the table to arrive at a document early this morning that they were all comfortable with, I think is a good example of international cooperation, even when we don't necessarily agree on everything,’ says Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, CEO of the South African Institute of International Affairs. Moneyweb
All eyes on Joburg: G20 braces for tense talks, absent superpowers and big promises. Inside the dark web job boom. And half of South Africans start their day with coffee despite rising prices. Moneyweb
G20 gender deadlock: Feminist gains can be erased overnight, unless the world fights back warns Institute for Economic Justice. Sanofi presses B20 on African’s health resilience. And what else could go wrong? A celebration of the 30th edition of the Zapiro annual. Moneyweb
‘Africa could be losing an estimated $74.5 billion annually due to overly subjective credit ratings…and losing up to $4.2 billion annually in interest payments because of stereotypical narratives that dominate global media,’ says Olawunmi Ola-Busari, political impact manager at the ONE Campaign. Moneyweb
Africa is overcharged: The truth about the cost of capital crisis. Civil society slams government for leaderless COP30 delegation. And a new report shows digital growth has outpaced governance, and it is costing SA R2.2bn per year. Moneyweb
‘We have all systems ready. We had an incident of a power failure, but that incident we were able to manage through because we do have backup systems that kicked in,’ says Jabulani Khambule, regional general manager at OR Tambo International. Moneyweb
Acsa admits to communication failures and power concerns ahead of G20 visitors arriving at OR Tambo. COP30 raises a key question: Can the world afford not to adapt? And commercial properties under attack, private tech-enabled solutions fill gap where SAPS fail. Moneyweb
‘Apparel was hit almost 80%. Beauty and skincare also 80%. One sector that we haven’t seen a big decrease in is home and décor. That only dropped about 17%,’ says Aretha Cooper, COO at TUNL. Moneyweb
SA’s SMEs rally in the face of US tariffs. How AI, luxury and passion will fuel the 2026 travel boom. And a call for fair tax increases to maintain stable alcohol prices and curb illegal trade. Moneyweb
‘We started talking to the different security companies that we work with and everybody's on the same page that the only way to combat the absolute tidal wave of crime at the moment is to work together,’ says Werner van der Westhuizen, director at Nextorch. Moneyweb
AI, unbossing and the rise of data talent will define the 2026 workplace. SAPS and security partners launch joint drive to protect South Africans after sunset. And why SA’s $500m toy market keeps growing despite pressure. Moneyweb
‘In South Africa, the average indebtedness is that 80% of people's take-home pay goes towards funding debt,’ says Gary Kayle, CEO of Worth. Moneyweb
Key takeaways from the finance minister’s mid-term budget address. How financial stress is quietly draining SA’s health and wealth. And why insurance growth could be Africa’s next big capital mobiliser. Moneyweb
‘It does mention the national shutdown on 21 November, with the information we are gathering, there is a possibility of major disruptions not only in the City of Johannesburg but across the province and even possibly the country,’ says JMPD Superintendent Xolani Fihla. Moneyweb
JMPD warns against increase protest action ahead of G20. Giddy-up! A smart new era for equine insurance. And how SA entrepreneurs are powering a R4bn advertising revolution. Moneyweb
‘Glencore also issued a similar warning that the electricity prices and the import costs of other goods are impacting them significantly, and therefore, if this happens, they will have to embark on a large-scale redundancy process,’ says Lucinda Hinxman, head of employment and labour law at CMS South Africa. Moneyweb
Samancor’s Ferrochrome future in doubt – A warning shot for energy-intensive industries. Why the mid-term budget is expected to strike a balance between saving and supporting the economy. And Gen Z’s work ethic forces a rethink of governance and risk. Moneyweb
‘We’ve worked so hard over the last two years to get off the FATF grey list and make it attractive for foreign investment, and now you throw sand in their eyes and make it difficult for them to invest here,’ says Michael Kransdorff, director of the Institute for International Tax and Finance. Moneyweb
Why the Sarb’s exchange control shake-up risks driving away foreign investors. A global expert says businesses must evolve in the way they understand, engage and serve customers as expectations soar. And from Cape Town to the world: Tutu Foundation invites the world to write for peace. Moneyweb
'We want to raise the bar for professionalism in the industry, because we believe that the time is now and the review is necessary, and we want to ensure that only qualified, ethical counsellors are allowed to practice,' says René Moonsamy, chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association. Moneyweb
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