· Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Costa, B20 head of Secretariat as they discuss SA’s proposal to address inequality and ensure economic sustainability. · Stephen Grootes speaks to Bani Kgosana, Chief Revenue Officer Pragma Global as they discuss how the government can best restore its dilapidated infrastructure and save money by using local, world-class solutions. · Stephen Grootes chats to Izak Odendaal, an Investment Strategist at Old Mutual as they discuss how investors can manage mixed me...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes hosts Sizwe Nxasana, former CEO of Telkom, FirstRand and cofounder of Sifiso learning and he speaks about his career, his philosophy when it comes to money and his life in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes hosts Hylton Kallner, the CEO of Discovery Bank, to chat about standout reads for 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Frank Blackmore, the Lead Economist at KPMG SA to discuss the KPMG’s insights from their South Africa Economic Outlook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes chats to Izak Odendaal, an Investment Strategist at Old Mutual as they discuss how investors can manage mixed messages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tana Mongwe, portfolio manager at MacroSolutions at Old Mutual Investment joins Stephen Grootes to analyse the biggest stories on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Bani Kgosana, Chief Revenue Officer Pragma Global as they discuss how the government can best restore its dilapidated infrastructure and save money by using local, world-class solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Costa, B20 head of Secretariat as they discuss SA’s proposal to address inequality and ensure economic sustainability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast -Stephen Grootes speaks to Andy Capastgno, Rugby columnist about the game-changing R6.7 billion Springboks commercial rights deal. -On The Money Show Explainer ,Stephen Grootes explores South Africa's need for neutrality amidst Trump's reelection and global trade uncertainties with Magda Wierzycka, CEO at Syngia. Friday File - Tyres to Treasures: The Innovative Story of Intyre HomeWare Stephen Grootes speaks to Reabetswe Ngwane, managing director of Kreamfields about her unique approach to susta...
Dec 06, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Sam Sole, Investigative Journalist with Amabhungane, about how Steinhoff's attempts to conceal financial irregularities have finally come undone. In other interviews on the Money Show, Graeme Marais, Director of Blue Recruiting, unpacks the reversal of the 'brain drain' trend, as newly qualified South African Chartered Accountants increasingly stay local amidst a competitive job market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to David McKay, Editor at Miningmx about the suspension of Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa amid allegations of misconduct. In other interviews on the Money Show, Matete Thulare, Head of FX Execution at RMB explains how SA's energy crisis impacted the rand and the economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Martyn Davies, former member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on China talks about China's decision to ban the export of rare minerals to the US, escalating the tech war between the two superpowers. In other interviews on the Money Show, Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank, talkS about South Africa's GDP decline of 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024, despite economists' expectations of a 0.2% to 0.5% growth. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Lizzy Mogale, Executive Head: Insights & Advisory at Nedbank, about the findings of the 2024 NedFinHealth Monitor Report, revealing the state of financial health among working South Africans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS & Iain Cunningham, Head of Multi-Asset Growth at Ninety One, to break down the potential implications of higher tariffs and a weaker US dollar on the global economy. In other interviews on the Money Show, we look at Black Friday Spending with Francois Viviers, Group Executive, Marketing and Communications at Capitec, about the bank's Black Friday 2024 transaction data, which reveals a 27% year-on-year increase in client spending...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Stuart Theoldbald, founder and executive chairman of Kruthamabout the launch of Operation Phumelela, a task force aimed at improving the competitiveness of South Africa's financial sector and positioning the country as a leading financial hub for the region. In other interviews on the Money Show, Arthur Goldstruck, the founder of World Wide Worx unpacks how Temu and Shein's aggressive online marketing strategies are driving up costs for other retailers, making it ha...
Nov 29, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Marek Masojada, CEO at Boxer, about the successful listing of Boxer on the JSE, which marks a significant milestone in the South African retail sector and is expected to pave the way for more IPOs in 2025. In other interviews on the Money Show, we demystify IPOs: How Listings Work and Why They Often Get Oversubscribed with Asanda Notshe, Chief Investment Officer at Mazi Asset Management, and Gary Booysen, Director at Rand Swiss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan McLeod, TechCentral's Founder and Editor, about South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, appealing the Competition Tribunal's decision to block Vodacom's R13.2-billion deal to acquire a stake in Remgro's fibre businesses. In other interviews on the Money Show, Ntlhane Makena, head of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Business Rescue practice at ENS talks about the surprising spike in company liquidations in October, following a notab...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Geo Quinot, Professor in the Department of Public Law, Stellenbosch University and Director of the African Procurement Law Unit about a damning OECD report that exposes South Africa's public procurement system as inefficient, opaque, and vulnerable to corruption. In other interviews on the Money Show, Natalie Scott, Head of Sustainability, Werksmans Attorneys explains the significant implications of the Dutch Court of Appeal's decision in the Shell climate change c...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In other interviews on the Money Show, Jan Vermeulen, Editor of My Broadband, talks about Netflix's struggles to stream live events, and what this means for its future in live sports broadcasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Astrid Ludin, Deputy Commissioner at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, about the FSCA's investigation into two-pot withdrawal fees and what it means for consumers. In other interviews on the Money Show, to Gina Schoeman, economist at Citi Bank, unpacks the South African Reserve Bank's inflation targeting policy and its effectiveness in maintaining price stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 22, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Xhanti Payi, an Economist at PWC about the South African Reserve Bank's surprise move to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.75%, effective Friday, and what this decision means for the economy, amidst a cautious outlook due to global interest rate fluctuations and the recent rand depreciation. In other interviews on the Money Show, we unpack the wisdom of hindsight: what seasoned investors wish they knew about equity investing at 21, and the valuable lessons they'...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, about the shocking suspension of Eskom's top watchdog and the prepaid meter recording deadline that's got everyone talking. In other interviews on the Money Show, Koketso Mano, Senior Economist at FNB spoke about South Africa's inflation rate, which has plummeted to its lowest level in four years, reaching 2.8% in October, largely driven by a significant decline in fuel prices, and previewed the highly antic...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Bruce Cameron, a freelance journalist and retirement funds consultant, about the alarming R35 billion withdrawn from retirement funds in just 11 weeks, sparking concerns over the Two-Pot System's impact on retirement savings. In other interviews on the Money Show, Lebogang Ramafoko, the Executive Director of Oxfam, speaks about the key takeaways from the G20 summit in Brazil, where world leaders gathered to address pressing global issues, including climate change, inequ...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Kirby Gordon, FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, about the airline's resilience in the face of regulatory challenges, including the International Air Services Council's non-compliance ruling and its implications for FlySafair's international and domestic operations. In other interviews on the Money Show, we have insightful discussions on Telkom's performance, Astral Foods' results, and the contentious suspension of Nersa regulator Nhlanhla Gumede. See omnystudio.com/l...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, to unravel the puzzling calmness in financial markets, exploring the underlying factors and potential implications for investors. In other interviews on the Money Show, Brian Bechet, Co-Founder of Blankets for Africa talks about the luxurious mohair products that are putting African craftsmanship on the global map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 15, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Klopper, Portfolio Manager at Independent Securities to unravel the mysteries behind the recent gold price crash, exploring the key factors driving this downward trend. In other interviews on the Money Show, Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of Junior Mining Indaba and former mining CEO, about the challenges facing the junior mining sector and the rise of zama-zamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income at NinetyOne Asset Management, about the potential market implications of a Trump presidency on China, amid signals of a tougher US stance. In other news on the Money Show, Professor Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of South Africa's National Treasury, speaks about his career path, to leading the country's treasury, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO at Premier Kobus Gertenbach about Premier Group’s interim results, driven by margin management and cost-saving initiatives. In other interviews on the Money Show, Ashlin Perumall, Partner for M&A at Baker McKenzie South Africa, talks about South Africa's proposed legislation to fortify consumer privacy and curb unsolicited direct marketing, including the introduction of an opt-out registry to block unwanted communications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, about the company's 18% drop in first-half net income due to currency devaluations in Egypt and Ethiopia. In other interviews on the Money Show, Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director at Amrop WoodburnMann, about the alarming exodus of top talent: South Africa's top 5 professional departures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes discusses the Absa Champagne Festival with Viwe Bacela, exploring the artistry, luxury, and unforgettable experiences awaiting attendees at this prestigious event. In other interviews on the Money Show, we talk all things Bubbles and Bliss at the Absa Champagne in Africa Festival 2024 with Michael Fridjhon, & Hervé Delabesse, General Manager of Premier Cru Wines. Interviews: Absa Champagne Festival: A Fusion of French Chic and African Luxury Stephen Grootes discusses the Absa...
Nov 08, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast