Boxer turnover rises to R24.1bn & Why higher bond yields aren’t rattling equity markets

Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO Marek Masojada about the retailer’s interim results, with turnover rising 6.3% to R24.1 billion and trading profit increasing 8.1% to R1 billion. Despite constrained consumer spending and continued selling-price deflation, Boxer grew headline earnings by 9.1% and…

How I Make My Money: The changing business of pawn shops in South Africa

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Forshaw, Chief Financial Officer of Cash Converters Southern Africa, about the changing pawn shop sector and how the business is adapting to a shifting retail landscape. With consumers seeking affordable goods and access to short-term cash, the sector faces growing c…

Business Book Review: How the IMF Strangles Africa by Dr Grieve Chelwa

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Grieve Chelwa, Associate Professor of Political Economy and Chair of the Social Sciences Department at The Africa Institute about his book, How the IMF Strangles Africa, which challenges the role of the International Monetary Fund in shaping the continent’s economic dev…

AI and gambling: Is South Africa’s regulation falling behind?

Stephen Grootes speaks to Wendy Rosenberg, Head of Digital Media & Electronic at Werksmans, about the growing use of artificial intelligence in gambling and betting platforms, and whether South Africa’s regulatory framework is keeping pace. AI can help identify problem gambling and improve player p…

Why higher bond yields aren’t rattling equity markets

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income at Ninety One, about why global share markets have remained resilient despite a sharp rise in government bond yields. Higher yields typically put pressure on equities by increasing the cost of capital and offering investors an alte…

How SAEMA plans to advance electric mobility in South Africa

Stephen Grootes speaks to Hiten Parmar, co-founder of the South African Electric Mobility Association (SAEMA), about the launch of a national body representing South Africa’s electric mobility industry. The association aims to bring consumers, retailers, charging providers and infrastructure stakeh…

Market commentary with Meryl Pick: 12th October2026

Meryl Pick, Portfolio Manager at Old Mutual Investment Group Group joins Stephen Grootes to analyse the biggest stories on the markets. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, i…

Will the NCC’s opt-out registry protect consumers or stifle business?

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ahmore Burger-Smidt, Director and Head of Regulatory at Werksmans Attorneys, about the NCC’s draft guidelines for a national opt-out registry aimed at curbing unwanted marketing calls. Published for public comment on 2 October, the guidelines gave interested parties just 1…

Boxer turnover rises to R24.1bn as expansion continues

Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO Marek Masojada about the retailer’s interim results, with turnover rising 6.3% to R24.1 billion and trading profit increasing 8.1% to R1 billion. Despite constrained consumer spending and continued selling-price deflation, Boxer grew headline earnings by 9.1% and…

The Best of The Money Show: Leadership, hiring decisions, building A2X and retirement property choices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann, Managing Director at Gateways Business Consultants, Jared Diamond’s book ‘Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings’, Advaita Naidoo, Africa Managing Director at Jack Hammer Global, about how fatherhood can influence male managers’ hiring and promotion decisions, Kevi…