Stephen Grootes speaks to Gina Schoeman, Economist at Citi Bank, about the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and its implications for the economy. In other interviews, Viv Govender, Portfolio Manager at Rand Swiss & Stephán Engelbrecht, portfolio manager for Mazi NextGen unpack navigating portfolio adjustments amidst political uncertainty, focusing on emerging opportunities in AI and energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Samuel Seeff, Chairman of the Seeff Property Group about the property sector's push for a significant interest rate cut. In other interviews, the founder of Missing Link Social, Richard Mulholland, talks about the impact of the good and bad around the “space race” that DeepSeek will unleash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Jan Havenga, Logistics Professor at Stellenbosch University and Director of Gain Group, about the introduction of SA-built locomotives aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese spares for coal transportation. In other interviews, Chetan Ramlall, STANLIB's Head of Quantitative Research, talks about the potential impact of a Trump administration on tech investments, leveraging Chetan's expertise in asset and portfolio management. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and CEO at Worldwide Worx & Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance about the Global AI Shake-Up and China's bid to outpace ChatGPT. In other interviews, Pano Christou, CEO of Pret a Manger Global, talks about his career journey and his relationship with money throughout his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Motheo Khoaripe spoke to Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa about the need for African countries to achieve political stability to attract investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Werksmans' Head of Land Reform Bulelwa Mabasa about the implications of the signed Expropriation Bill, which allows for land expropriation with nil compensation in the public interest. In other interviews, Investment School unpacks the Role of Allowance: Introducing Kids to Budgeting and Investing with Lunga Mahlaba, Business Development Manager at Inkunzi Wealth Group & Carly Esterhuizen - VP of Global Brand - EasyEquities. For more go to The Mone...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Ervin Tu, CEO of Naspers & Prosus about their approach to balancing short-term goals with long-term imperatives in the intelligent age, and how AI is transforming its businesses at WEF 2025. In other interviews, Donald Valoyi, co-founder and CEO of Zulzi, chats about his entrepreneurial journey, innovations in e-commerce, and how South African businesses can compete with international players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Handre Retief, portfolio manager at Novare Holdings, Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Ecomometrix and Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director at ESG Analytics about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on South Africa's economy and inflation risks. In other interviews, Alex Thomson, co-founder of Naked Insurance, talks about the company's record-breaking R706m funding round, its plans for expansion and the evolving insurance space...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti about the aftermath of Trump's inauguration and the flurry of executive orders that are set to follow In other interviews, Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Worx, talks about the uncertain future of TikTok and its potential implications for US businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Kabelo Khumalo, Companies & Markets reporter at Business Day, about the complex and far-reaching implications of the liquidation of Ithala Development Finance Corporation, which affects approximately 257,000 clients In other interviews, the founder of Ash & Mill, Dr Brian Watson talks about their nourishing body butter, a luxurious blend of natural ingredients that melts at skin temperature, providing long-lasting hydration and soothing dry skin. See ...
Jan 17, 2025•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, Chartered Accountant about the listing of State-owned enterprises on the JSE and possible launch on the Soweto Stock Exchange. In other interviews, Menzi Ndhlovu, Senior Country Risk and Political Risk Analyst at Signal Risk, talks about the critical importance of a stable Mozambique, particularly considering the country's recent presidential inauguration amid deadly unrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to David Frost, CEO of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association, about the impact of the new visa application system and the state of the tourism industry in South Africa. In other interviews, Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler talks about a little-known practice where banks can install caretakers in "abandoned" homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Claude de Baissac, Founder and CEO Eunomix, about the PIC's increased stake in Northam Platinum to 20%, its continued backing of platinum group metals, and the state of the platinum industry, including whether there is a future for the metal amidst the global shift towards green energy. In other interviews, Jan Vermeulen, Editor of My Broadband, talks about reports that Chinese officials are considering Elon Musk's potential acquisition of TikTok's US operations am...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer of FlySafair, about the airline's response to the National Consumer Commission's investigation into its overbooking practices. In other interviews, Brent Botha, director at Norton Rose Fulbright and Matome Chidi, NEC Member at the Black Lawyers Association talks about Norton Rose Fulbright's lawsuit against the government over its newly implemented Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment policy for the legal sector. See omnystudio.co...
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Jan 10, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Roelof Viljoen, Project manager for Business Against Crime South Africa about the new regulations to the Public Procurement Act aimed at addressing extortion and other criminal acts by the construction mafia. In other interviews, Khaya Sithole, Chartered accountant, about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's stance on amending banking laws to prevent the arbitrary closure of bank accounts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Business Day Editor at Large Hilary Joffe about the IMF's call for greater transparency from the South African Reserve Bank, including more clarity on dissenting votes within the Monetary Policy Committee and the review of the country's inflation target. In other interviews, Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler talks about unscrupulous agents conning South Africans into debt review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 12 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 about the US allegations that Tencent is working with the Chinese military, sparking an 8% plunge in Prosus and Naspers shares. In other interviews, Bronwyn Williams, Partner at Flux Trends, explores the struggles of Fourways Mall, which is facing significant vacancies, and its owners' decision to sell other assets to keep the mall afloat, sparking a broader con...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Advocate Jan Augustyn, Inspection and Enforcement Manager at the Financial Intelligence Centre talks about the penalties non financial businesses and professional firms could face if they fail to submit risk and compliance returns to the FIC. In other interviews, Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Business Chamber economist, talks about why 2025 is likely to be a year of recovery for South African agriculture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
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Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Karl Westvig, CEO at Tyme Bank SA about the major investment in Tyme Group, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, and what this means for the company's growth prospects. It has now reached a R26.7bn valuation and is backed by Latin America's most valuable financial firm. In other interviews, Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director at Vantage Advisory, talks about the growing influencer economy in South Africa and the importance of tax compliance for social media creator...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes engages with Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of Minerals Council South Africa, about the crucial review of the Mineral & Petroleum Resources Development Act and its potential impact on mining policies. In other interviews, Rinie Boshoff, an experienced real estate project consultant, talks about her journey selling luxurious homes in Mauritius and her passion for helping clients find their dream properties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 13, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, Independent Political analyst about the Energy Council's controversial decision to appoint Bain & Company, a firm marred by corruption allegations, to manage its Project Management Office. In other interviews, tech expert Siphumelele Zondi talks about the Australian government's decision to ban social media for minors and the potential consequences for social media companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes talks to Carel Nolte about the EasyEquities-led consortium's proposal to acquire a stake in the Springboks. In other interviews on the Money Show, Siphiwe Moyo, an organisational behaviour specialist, unpacks the different types of rest and how to prioritize self-care over the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Grootes speaks to mining expert Peter Major about the escalating dispute between Tetra4 and Springbok Solar Power Plant, highlighting concerns over mineral rights in South Africa. In other interviews on the Money Show, A tale of two economies is unpacked with Dr Francois Stofberg, financial well-being economist at the Efficient Group looking at China's economic slowdown, Japan's recovery, and global market implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
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