South Africa joins Afreximbank and AGOA extension buys time for exporters amid uncertainty

Stephen Grootes speaks to Willem Van der Spuy, Acting Deputy Director-General of Exports at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition about South Africa’s accession to Afreximbank and what the new US$8‑billion country programme means for trade, industrialisation and economic integration acr…

South Africa accedes to Afreximbank, unlocking $8  billion Country Programme

Stephen Grootes speaks to Willem van der Spuy, Acting Deputy Director General of Exports at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition; about South Africa’s accession to the Bank and what the $8‑billion Country Programme means for trade, industrialisation and economic integration across the …

Cape Town port disruptions hit fruit exports and SA’s hospitality sector faces skills crisis

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jabu Mdaki, Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals about persistent operational failures at the Port of Cape Town and the growing strain they are placing on South Africa’s fruit export industry. Delays at the container terminal, equipment breakdowns and weather-related…

Sanlam & Ninety One cement strategic deal and Treasury gives FIC power to conduct lifestyle audits

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ninety One founder and CEO Hendrik du Toit, about how Sanlam Investments’ strategic partnership with Ninety One strengthens its growth strategy and active investment capability. In other interviews, Pieter Smit, Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre, and St…

The Best Bits of The Money Show: Eco‑charcoal & SA VFX: How Africa earns

Stephen Grootes spoke to Nosipho Maketo‑van den Bragt, founder of Chocolate Tribe, about her work in animation and VFX, the creative industry and how she makes her money while growing local talent, to Warren Ingram, co‑founder of Galileo Capital, about how South Africans can maximise their finances…

Operation Vulindlela progress uneven as key reforms lag and SA ranks among toughest debt markets.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Rudi Dicks, head of Operation Vulindlela about the latest progress update on Operation Vulindlela, taking stock of where the reform programme is gaining traction and where momentum has slowed. The update reflects progress across priority areas such as energy market reform,…

Gold hits record highs in 2025 and Nersa weighs interim tariff relief for the ferrochrome sector.

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Reade, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council about the latest Gold Demand Trends data, after 2025 marked a record-breaking year for the precious metal. Global gold demand exceeded 5,000 tonnes for the first time, while prices set 53 new all-time highs, driving t…

SA weighs antidumping duties as Chinese, Indian car imports surge and a new African credit agency launched.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner at the International Trade and Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) about South Africa’s consideration of antidumping duties on Chinese and Indian vehicle imports, amid a sharp rise in imported cars, stagnant localisation level…

Govt revamps Transformation Fund with enhanced B-BBEE incentive and SA losing war on illicit trade

Stephen Grootes speaks to Hiten Keshave, CEO of Unconventional CA about the government’s revamped Transformation Fund and what the new 30‑point BBBEE incentive could mean for corporate behaviour. In other interviews, Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa explains why Sou…

Gold breaks $5,000 as global turmoil sparks investor rush and Big win for consumers as Icasa extends data bundle lifespans

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital; Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African; and Sithembile Bopela, an investment research analyst at FNB Wealth and Investments, about gold smashing through the $5 000 mark for the first time and what this historic surge signals for the global e…