Podcast Episodes

BEE: Empowering industry or enriching few? Botswana’s veg ban strains SACU trade

Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Writer at large, News24 and Kashif Wicomb, President of the Progressive Professionals Forum about whether or not BBBEE policies are empowering South Africa or j…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Eskom eyes tariff deal to save jobs as JIBAR’s exit reshapes SA home loan rates

Stephen Grootes speaks to Japie Fullard, CEO Glencore Alloys about Eskom’s move to negotiate a new electricity tariff aimed at reopening smelters and saving thousands of jobs.

In other interviews, De…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Best Bits: Smart spending with your bonus, Instant payment fees at Banks and Harry Kellan, FNB CEO

Stephen Grootes speaks to Harry Kellan on his journey in leadership in the financial services, Thabo hollo about ways to spend wisely with the December bonus, Ian Mann on the booked titled Anointed b…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Moody’s eyes SA credit rating shift; Marble Hospitality unveils luxury hotel in Sandton

Stephen Grootes speaks to George Glynos, Head of Research at Head of Research at ETM Analyst Moody’s upcoming review could mean for South Africa’s credit rating, amid fiscal gains, reform progress, a…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Paper Giants Unite: Sappi & UPM’s future bet and why the fed still rules global markets

Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO of Sappi Stephen Binnie about Sappi and Finland-based UPM-Kymmene Corporation’s plan to create an independent 50/50 joint venture for graphic paper, combining their Euro…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

SA business confidence rises in Q4; FNB CEO Harry Kellan reflects on career journey

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB about the recent uptick in South African business confidence and what it means for the economy going forward.

In other interviews, FNB …

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

NPC warns on monetary policy; shipping giants probed for price-fixing

Stephen Grootes in conversation with Mark Swilling, Commissioner of the NPC about the findings of the report, Transformation of South Africa’s Monetary Architecture, 1983–2024, exploring why South Af…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

SA economy posts 0.5% growth in Q3 amid energy sector drag

Stephen Grootes speaks to Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank, about South Africa’s economy growing by 0.5% in the third quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth and what…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

NDPP Appointment to shape SA Business landscape as Bitcoin faces fresh downturn

Stephen Grootes speaks to Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, about why the upcoming appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions is pivotal for South Africa’s busine…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Thembani Bukula, SA’s economy booms and the Dubai Futures Forum

Stephen Grootes spoke to Thembani Bukula on his journey in the energy sector, Warren Ingram on how investors can take advantage of the positive economic outlook of the country, Marelize van Zyl on he…

Published on 1 month ago