Tech Thursday: Crypto boom, tax net and security risks in the spotlight

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about the rapid growth of crypto ownership globally, SARS’s insistence that crypto gains be taxed locally, and growing security concerns after decentralised finance company Drift suspended all crypto withdrawals following hacker threats. Th…

Tech Thursday: Meta and YouTube ordered to pay $6 million over child social‑media addiction

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about Meta and YouTube being ordered to pay $6 million after a jury found the platforms fueled a young girl’s social‑media addiction starting at age six, due to features intentionally engineered to keep children hooked. The Money Show is a …

Tech Thursday: The future of data: MTN joins the race as Nvidia looks beyond earth

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about the massive data demands driven by AI, as MTN enters the data‑centre race and Nvidia explores futuristic off‑planet solutions for storing the world’s growing information.   The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist …

Tech Thursday: NSFAS sounds the alarm on student gambling

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about NSFAS’ concerns over students using their allowances for online gambling, its new partnership with the National Gambling Board, and the government’s proposed 20% levy on online betting revenue. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by we…

Tech Thursday: The collapse of streaming platforms, YouTube’s Rise, and what it means for content creators

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert how the collapse of major local streaming platforms, the consolidation of global services, and YouTube’s explosive growth are reshaping where audiences go and what this means for the future of content creation. The Money Show is a podcast ho…

Tech Thursday: Microsoft’s R1.3bn mission to scale black-owned SMMEs

Stephen Grootes speaks to Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE Executive at Microsoft South Africa, about the launch of Microsoft’s Mission Next Equity Equivalent & Investment Programme (EEIP), a R1.3 billion commitment aimed at accelerating high-impact, black-owned SMMEs into globally competitive frontier comp…

Tech Thursday: The microchip crunch: Why your next smartphone or laptop may cost more

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert, Siphumelele Zondi, about why smartphones and laptops could become harder to find, or more expensive, as the global microchip shortage continues to disrupt production. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Gro…

Tech Thursday: From Bumble to burnout - The reality of dating apps and swipe fatigue

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert, Siphumelele Zondi, about modern dating, after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed he met his wife, Mara Duwaji, on Hinge. While success stories like his exist, many dating app users report struggling to find meaningful connections and say they are experienc…

Tech Thursday: AI agents in focus: Insights from the Microsoft AI Tour

Stephen Grootes speaks with Arthur Goldstuck, founder of World Wide Worx, unpacking AI agents and highlights from today’s Microsoft AI Tour. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developmen…

Tech Thursday: Greenland, boycotts and big tech - Denmark pushes back at the US

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about Danish apps encouraging the boycott of American products amid renewed tensions over Greenland and growing criticism of US tech giants. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He …