Special reports: Recent Episodes
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Latest Special ReportsThese podcasts range from an in-depth interviews with business leaders, as well as the analysis of the news of the day, comprehensive analyses of news events to inspirational interviews with business leaders.
A proportion of Allan Gray Orbis performance fees go into a fee reserve – and back to clients in the event of underperformance, meaning the fund manager ‘truly shares’ in any pain as well as the gains. Radhesen Naidoo of Allan Gray tells us more. www.moneyweb.co.za
South Africa’s rising excise taxes are pushing legal beer prices up, boosting the black market and threatening jobs. With the beer industry vital to the economy, it’s time to explore a tax approach that balances growth, job creation, and government revenue. www.moneyweb.co.za
‘We need to prioritise the matters that matter, particularly with regard to our economic relationships with the US – when we say Operation Reset, we acknowledge that something has gone wrong, something must be repaired’: newly reappointed US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. www.moneyweb.co.za
If the infrastructure reforms we announced in the mid-term budget and are pushing for become effective, and with private sector investment, finance minister says. www.moneyweb.co.za
Conversation between AfriMarkets onboarding specialist Garth Swartland and 'Peter Doyle'. www.moneyweb.co.za
‘It makes absolute sense that every molecule of gas we can use to replace pollutive fuels is clearly the right way to go’: Kinetiko Energy CEO Nick de Blocq. www.moneyweb.co.za
‘There are legal challenges on the power-generation licence that we get from Nersa, but that's a licence that we've already been granted and that process is currently ongoing’ – commercial director Mehmet Katmer. www.moneyweb.co.za
The ultimate end game would be to replace coal as a fuel source with a completely carbon-free alternative, says Mike Peo from Nedbank CIB. www.moneyweb.co.za
Tshepo Mahloele says he personally finds SAA offers ‘a very warm and fuzzy’ service. www.moneyweb.co.za
The discussion includes highlights from the Budget, its tax implications, as well as how the new fiscal plan may affect your household finances, South Africa’s economy and the small business sector. www.moneyweb.co.za
If we don't keep honest we forget what we have to deliver – Safcol CEO Tshepo Monaheng.
The Petroleum Agency of South Africa, PetroSA's acting CEO,Sandisiwe Ncemane, shares with Moneyweb what it is planning in the long term and what it is doing in the medium term.
If we're perceived to be actively addressing what is necessary to escape being considered financially high risk, counterparts will continue to trade with South Africa: Intellidex founder Stuart Theobald.
South Africa is struggling in terms of de-listings, in terms of money going offshore, and the regulatory environment does need to evolve to enable this environment to grow: A2X co-founder and CEO, Kevin Brady.
Film director Richard Finn Gregory and Financial Mail Editor speak to Ryk van Niekerk to outline the purpose and content of the three-part documentary.
‘I think this is a year where we truly put Covid behind us at RMB. Our results for last year were already above pre-Covid levels, but now I think we've really seen a full normalisation of our results’: CEO James Formby.
The Mpact board hasn't taken a position on a Caxton-Mpact merger, says Mpact CEO Bruce Strong. It has taken a position on ‘not agreeing to put the cart before the horse’.
SAA given 90 days to address breaches of aviation law: how does this affects Takatso deal? - Tshepo Mahloele – Chair, Takatso Consortium
The newspaper publishing company wants ‘to control Mpact, and wants to trial a merger before making an offer, thus avoiding being trapped into an offer and then discovering huge Competition issues and being caught short, says Caxton chair Paul Jenkins.
Moneyweb editor Ryk van Niekerk talks to the Bobroffs’ lawyer Richard Spoor and the NPA's Suna de Villiers on the latest developments in the case.
‘Accounting standards [are] not set by national governments. They're not set by world regulators like the World Bank or the UN. They are set by a voluntary organisation of volunteers’: Saiba CEO Nicolaas van Wyk.
Tim Holden - Group MD, Caxton says 'We think we've got through the worst and are venturing forward.'
The group is seeing higher activity levels in infrastructure, in renewable energy projects, predominantly energy, confirms CEO James Formby.
The company is putting in clever urban security mechanisms, using advanced technology in the fight against crime: CEO Ricky Croock.
Aria is looking into the practical implementation of third-party access to SA’s rail network following anticipated structural reform: Traxtion CEO James Holley.
‘Our guard must be up when the independence of directors is attacked in the way that my right as an independent director on the board of Absa is being attacked’: Sipho Pityana.
‘We are very comfortable with the lender retaining control of the money up to the point where payment should be made in a bona fide manner to contractors’: Eskom CEO André de Ruyter.
‘The processes...followed were outside of the law and unfair indeed. They have compromised my dignity and have impugned my character’: Sipho Pityana – lead independent director, Absa.
A major issue for South Africa right now is the nig question as to whether any of the vaccines developed will actually work for the South African strain of the virus – Magda Wierzycka, CEO, Sygnia.
Chief of Staff at the Ministry of Small Business Development Sarah Mokwebo bringing clarity on the funding provided to aid small businesses as a result of Covid-19.
Kumaran Padayachee, CEO of Spartan SME Finance talking on how to surf the economic wave, despite the macro and micro-challenges.
Stephen Katzenellenbogan discusses investments amid market uncertainty and volatility, Covid-19's effects on retirees, NFB's strategy and more. Investors: no rash decisions for now
Kim Polley, managing director at Instinctive Partners Africa speaking on mitigating Covid-19 risks in the workplace.
Fintech companies are largely closing the funding gap for small businesses as traditional banks remain stringent on lending policies, stifling growth prospects for small businesses.
Nadine Chetty, co-founder of Ecomm Accounting Solutions and Intuit QuickBooks on budget key takeaways for SA’s SME sector.
Martin de Kock discusses the impact of new legislation on expat tax, tax avoidance, the prescribed assets threat, local investment opportunities, clients' investment mistakes and more.
Cas Coovadia acting CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) unpacking the 20020 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Small Business Conversations with Melitta Ngalonkulu.
Seasoned entrepreneur Andile Khumalo discusses his role in the 'mentor a boy child' programme and the importance of guiding the youth of today.
Hein Ludick, general manager at the Digital School of Marketing, shares valuable tips and advice about important driving factors in a business.
Finance is only one part of that puzzle; there are a whole lot of other things that need to happen to ... enable the growing small business sector - Saul Levin, Executive Director - Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies. www.moneyweb.co.za
Late payments can make it very difficult for an SME to grow and sometimes just survive - Daniel Goldberg, CEO of Bridgement.
Township Entrepreneurship Alliance founder Bulelani Balabala provides guidelines on starting a business.
Township Entrepreneurship Alliance founder Bulelani Balabala provides guidelines on starting a business.
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in existence, but among them bitcoin is the most well known. Interest in the currency is at an all time high following the extraordinary rise in price this year. One bitcoin is trading at $4 564, a 350% jump since January. In this podcast, Moneyweb journalist Warren Thompson and Farzam Ehsani, RMB’s leader of the Blockchain Initiative discuss bitcoin and whether it is a good or crazy investment right now.
There's a battle for the soul of the ANC playing out 'and ultimately we need to save our credit rating through this period’ – Colin Coleman, Goldman Sachs.
There's a battle for the soul of the ANC playing out 'and ultimately we need to save our credit rating through this period’ – Colin Coleman, Goldman Sachs.
'We, as leaders, have a responsibility and a duty to think beyond ourselves and beyond our businesses' Tony Elumelu.
'We, as leaders, have a responsibility and a duty to think beyond ourselves and beyond our businesses' Tony Elumelu.
Siki Mgabadeli speaks to Elsie Kanza, the Head of the World Economic Forum about the importance of Africa's presence at the World Economic Forum.
Siki Mgabadeli speaks to Elsie Kanza, the Head of the World Economic Forum about the importance of Africa's presence at the World Economic Forum.
Speaking at the WEF 2017 gathering, Minister of Economic Development shares positive aspects of the country.
Speaking at the WEF 2017 gathering, Minister of Economic Development shares positive aspects of the country.
Nicky Newton-King on the JSE's H1 results, upgrading derivatives market tech, current listing trends, an exchange traded platform for government bonds and targeting retail investors.
Nicky Newton-King on the JSE's H1 results, upgrading derivatives market tech, current listing trends, an exchange traded platform for government bonds and targeting retail investors.
Rio looks set to join a litany of cities that have suffered post-Olympic financial losses.
Rio looks set to join a litany of cities that have suffered post-Olympic financial losses.
Listen: Kate Hamilton, fund development manager at FoodBank SA explains the initiative to Hanna Ziady.
Listen: Kate Hamilton, fund development manager at FoodBank SA explains the initiative to Hanna Ziady.
Take your employers’ health care seriously, understand the potential dividend you can get out of it and get involved in the debate: Nampo agricultural trade show.
Take your employers’ health care seriously, understand the potential dividend you can get out of it and get involved in the debate: Nampo agricultural trade show.
We feel we'll reach our goals during the next six months – chief executive, Johann Vorster.
And what it means for the future of its mining assets - Johannes Van Heerden, CEO of Harmony Gold South East Asia.
Food and drinks tourism is the biggest tourism trend worldwide; strong growth especially within millennials – Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, head of Destinate.
Millennials make up wine tourism's biggest growing market – Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, head of Destinate.
Millennials make up wine tourism's biggest growing market – Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, head of Destinate.
Talk to your financers in advance and keep on trusting that next year will be a better year – Danie Marais, NWK agriculture.
The culture of the Absa Cape Epic is starting to follow a bit of a global trend – Lynn Naudé – CEO, Absa Cape Epic .
‘The interesting thing that came out for us [in development funding] was where the DBSA fits and what the DBSA has done.’ – Kieran Whyte – partner, Baker & McKenzie
So I think we should accept that we are going into the winter with rather low volumes and that of course places pressure on production – Gerhard Schutte, executive head of the National Read Meat Producers organisation.
But I think we as organised agriculture also really want to hear from the producers what exactly their problems are, what we can help with and that we quantify those things as well as possible and then go look for that help.
But I think we as organised agriculture also really want to hear from the producers what exactly their problems are, what we can help with and that we quantify those things as well as possible and then go look for that help.
But I think we as organised agriculture also really want to hear from the producers what exactly their problems are, what we can help with and that we quantify those things as well as possible and then go look for that help.
Connoisseurs across the world have developed respect for South Africa’s products - Brink Liebenberg, Distell’s head of spirits production.
Connoisseurs across the world have developed respect for South Africa’s products - Brink Liebenberg, Distell’s head of spirits production.
Connoisseurs across the world have developed respect for South Africa’s products - Brink Liebenberg, Distell’s head of spirits production.
Despite difficult circumstances, we believe we will be able to reach again our 20% return on shareholder funds - Johan Klopper, financial director - GWK.
Today the business stands on 924 billion’s worth of owner funds, which is basically our farmers’ money, which is in the business - Johan Klopper, GWK’s financial director,
‘The key objective is to grow the dollar net asset value/share at a nice double-digit rate..’ - Peter Armitage - non executive director, Astoria
Siki Mgabadeli speaks to Gilad Isaacs who is a Researcher from the National Minimum Wage Research Initiative at Wits University
Commercial property investors: use the festive season profit to mitigate maintenance costs - Ernst Janovsky, head of Absa’s agri sector.
Agriculture isn’t doing as badly as everyone thinks it is doing - Ernst Janovsky, head of Absa’s agri sector.
Agriculture isn’t doing as badly as everyone thinks it is doing - Ernst Janovsky, head of Absa’s agri sector.
'The Post Office I believe is losing R100m a month. That’s a lot of money' - CEO Mark Barnes.
KZN and other SA coastal regions becoming a hot market for investors who hope to sell - Gumtree SA’s property price checker.
If we don’t reinvent ourselves as a mining industry we’re going to be less relevant in the future – Nick Holland – CEO, Gold Fields.
The business tycoon shares Brait's 'winning recipe' and the set of rules its investments have to comply with.
'We seriously need to look at support systems to keep our food production going' - prof Johan Willemse.
The golden thread throughout the conference was one of cooperation - AgriSA’s president, Johannes Möller
We’re looking at innovative start-ups which have done extraordinary things with their digital tech: Warren Squires - CIO for Seeker Fund at Barclays Africa Group.
There are many success stories within agriculture that aren’t receiving acknowledgment - Elize van der Westhuizen, senior manager: Labour Relations at AgriSA.
'Aspen has grown rapidly after expanding outside its highly regulated home market' - Stephen Saad - CEO, Aspen Pharmacare
Kagisho Mahura gives a sneak peek of what he'll share with budding entrepreneurs at next week’s Leaderex Workshop by Moneyweb.
David Constable – CEO, Sasol: I think the biggest thing here ...is our potential to contribute to the electricity supply situation.’
Annual results to end-June. Impala plans a R4bn rights issue to complete two new shafts.
Italy definitely has something to offer for Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is Italy’s most ideal partner because we already have an agriculture platform in South Africa, the systems and structures are already in place - Nico de Kock, chief executive of Grow to the Power of N Consulting
[Investec’s] 2014 income was around £2 billion, and its profit growth over the past year was 15% to £580 million - Johan Gouws,head of Absa Asset Consultants
Computer and gis technology are one of the fastest growing areas and we have the perfect opportunity to enter this market - Jerry Maritz, NWK’s senior manager: grain
Timing is important: businesses that are very well positioned but still have some legs tend to sell - Brynn Janeke, Aldes Business Brokers.
We should also keep in mind that one only needs a doctor or a dentist or lawyer once or twice a year. But you need a farmer every single day to provide food on the table -
Nothing sharpens your focus as when you don’t have enough money to do everything you need to do.
Bristow on strengthening the balance sheet, Randgold's role in fighting Ebola, illegal mining and more.
On the company's results, platinum price, debt collecting orders on employees’ salaries and more.
On the company's results, the year ahead and the impact of power constraints on the business.
Perhaps we have reached the trough ... there will be some positivity in commodity prices but essentially [they] will move sideways.
'Our business is dependent on the long-term sustainability of the communities within which we operate'.
Saica oor die staat se nuwe R30 000 belastingvrije spaarplan wat in Maart in werking tree.
There's a gap between supply and demand - that’s the scenario at least for the next three to five years.
I’m looking for companies that have a proven track record and have something in the future which will spur them on.