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 …

Tech Thursday: Study links childhood tech addiction to parental influence

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about new research led by the Swinburne University of Technology, which finds that parents are driving rising tech addiction among primary school children.  The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Step…

Tech Thursday: Humanoid robots and AI ethics to take centre stage in 2026

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about advancements coming in AI and robotics in 2026, highlighting humanoid robots showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. He also discusses concerns in Europe over the misuse of Grok AI, one of Elon Musk’s companies, in creat…

Tech Thursday: AI and Online Retail - How South Africa’s digital boom is shaping holiday shopping

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about how South Africa’s surge in online retail and the use of AI-driven strategies are reshaping holiday shopping trends. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the lates…

Tech Thursday: US may expand visa waiver screening to include social media and biometrics

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about about the proposed changes to the Visa Waiver Program and the collection of social media data. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, bus…