How I Make My Money: How auctions are finding a new market in SA’s townships

Africa Melane speaks to Tsitso Setai, founder of Lokshin Auctions, a business focused on bringing the formal auction model into South Africa’s township economies. Historically concentrated in urban commercial centres, the formal auction industry has largely overlooked townships despite the vibrant …

MTN’s Africa strategy pays off as profits rise and AI-generated complaints muddy SA consumer cases

Africa Melane speaks to Ralph Mupita, chief executive of MTN Group, after the telecoms giant delivered a strong set of results for the 2025 financial year and surprised investors with a higher-than-expected dividend. The pan-African operator reported a rebound in profitability, supported by strong …

Business Book Review-The logic behind inequality: Talking Why the Poor Don’t Kill Us

Africa Melane speaks to Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends, reviewing Manu Joseph’s Why the Poor Don’t Kill Us, diving into the book’s sharp, unsettling questions about inequality, quiet rage, and the fragile peace that holds societies together. The Mon…

AI generated complaints are complicating consumer complaints in SA

Africa Melane speaks to Reana Steyn, CEO of the National Financial Ombud Scheme, about how artificial intelligence is beginning to affect dispute resolution in South Africa’s financial sector. The ombud’s office, which handles complaints related to banking, credit, and insurance services, has recen…

From casinos to digital: Sun International’s strong 2025 results unpacked

Africa Melane speaks to Sun International CEO, Ulrik Bengtsson, about Sun International’s resilient 2025 performance, including higher income, strong cash generation, and increased dividends, as well as the group’s expanding digital footprint, market share gains in casinos, and its strategy to unlo…

The Fintech surge: How Optasia hit its stride in 2025

Stephen Grootes speaks to Optasia Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Salvador Anglada,about its exceptional 2025 results, the company’s strategic shift toward higher-margin micro finance services, its rapid global expansion with eight new deployments, a user base surpassing 432 million, disciplin…

Market commentary with Tana Mongwe, Old Mutual Investment Group: 16th March 2026

Tana Mongwe, portfolio manager from Old Mutual Investment Group, joins Africa Melane 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, inves…

Can South Africa find new fuel suppliers amid Middle East turmoil?

Africa Melane speaks to Timothy Walker, Senior researcher on maritime security at the ISS, about the growing energy risks linked to the conflict in the Middle East and what it could mean for South Africa’s fuel supply. This follows reports that Saudi Aramco is offering oil buyers an alternative exp…

MTN’s Africa strategy pays off as profit and dividend rise

Africa Melane speaks to Ralph Mupita, chief executive of MTN Group, after the telecoms giant delivered a strong set of results for the 2025 financial year and surprised investors with a higher-than-expected dividend. The pan-African operator reported a rebound in profitability, supported by strong …

The Best of The Money Show: How loyalty costs you & crime money exposed

Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Ingram about why loyalty to long‑term financial providers can cost consumers money; to Pepe Marais about the single word that defines true purpose and inspires impactful leadership; to Chad Thomas about how forensic investigation firms make money in the growing worl…