Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Gird, Co-founder and Director at Honest Chocolate, about the surge in global cocoa prices, which skyrocketed by 45% in 2024, impacting chocolate production and prices worldwide.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Gird, Co-founder and Director at Honest Chocolate, about the surge in global cocoa prices, which skyrocketed by 45% in 2024, impacting chocolate production and prices worldwide.

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The price of cocoa increased by 45% in 2024, affecting the global supply and increasing the price of chocolate 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief economist at Econometrix and Sam Mkokeli, Business Times Columnist and political researcher about the R13.5bn financial gap if a VAT hike is halted.

In other interviews, Michael Fridjhon, founder of Winewizard.co.za and Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the University of Cape Town explains how South African wine enthusiasts can make informed choices to counter Trump's tariffs, exploring options like supporting local wine producers who export to the US and highlighting the quality of South African wines globally.

The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief economist at Econometrix and Sam Mkokeli, Business Times Columnist and political researcher about the R13.5bn financial gap if a VAT hike is halted.
In other interviews,&nbsp;Michael Fridjhon, founder of Winewizard.co.za and Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the University of Cape Town explains how South African wine enthusiasts can make informed choices to counter Trump's tariffs, exploring options like supporting local wine producers who export to the US and highlighting the quality of South African wines globally.
The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/station/702?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=702+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=702+Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=702+Listen+Live" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable">702</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/station/capetalk?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Cape+Talk+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=Cape+Talk+Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=Cape+Talk+Listen+Live" data-linkindex="2" data-auth="NotApplicable">CapeTalk</a>. There&rsquo;s more from the show at &nbsp;<a href="http://www.themoneyshow.co.za/?utm_source=Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=The+Money+Show+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=The+Money+Show+Podcast" data-linkindex="3" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.themoneyshow.co.za</a> Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/competitions/newsletter-subscription/" data-linkindex="4" data-auth="NotApplicable">Money Show daily and weekly newsletters</a> The Money Show is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.absa.co.za/personal/?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=Money+Show+Podcast" data-linkindex="5" data-auth="NotApplicable">Absa</a>. Follow us on: 702 on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702" data-linkindex="6" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702</a> 702 on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702" data-linkindex="7" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702</a> 702 on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/talkradio702" data-linkindex="8" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.instagram.com/talkradio702</a> 702 on X:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.x.com/Radio702" data-linkindex="9" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.x.com/Radio702</a> 702 on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@radio702" data-linkindex="10" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.youtube.com/@radio702</a> CapeTalk on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk" data-linkindex="11" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a> CapeTalk on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk" data-linkindex="12" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a> CapeTalk on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/capetalkza" data-linkindex="13" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.instagram.com/capetalkza</a> CapeTalk on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567" data-linkindex="14" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> CapeTalk on X:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.x.com/CapeTalk" data-linkindex="15" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.x.com/CapeTalk</a>

Godongwana warns of R13.5bn VAT hole & wine wins on tariffs

Stephen Grootes discusses with Gary Booysen - Director at Rand Swiss, and Hlelo Giyose - Chief Investment Officer and Principal at First Avenue Investment Management, strategies for building a crisis-resilient portfolio, weighing the benefits of dividend-focused investments against growth-oriented approaches.

The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.

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Stephen Grootes discusses with Gary Booysen - Director at Rand Swiss, and Hlelo Giyose - Chief Investment Officer and Principal at First Avenue Investment Management, strategies for building a crisis-resilient portfolio, weighing the benefits of dividend-focused investments against growth-oriented approaches.
The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/station/702?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=702+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=702+Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=702+Listen+Live" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable">702</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/station/capetalk?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Cape+Talk+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=Cape+Talk+Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=Cape+Talk+Listen+Live" data-linkindex="2" data-auth="NotApplicable">CapeTalk</a>. There&rsquo;s more from the show at &nbsp;<a href="http://www.themoneyshow.co.za/?utm_source=Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=The+Money+Show+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=The+Money+Show+Podcast" data-linkindex="3" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.themoneyshow.co.za</a> Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/competitions/newsletter-subscription/" data-linkindex="4" data-auth="NotApplicable">Money Show daily and weekly newsletters</a> The Money Show is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.absa.co.za/personal/?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=Money+Show+Podcast" data-linkindex="5" data-auth="NotApplicable">Absa</a>. Follow us on: 702 on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702" data-linkindex="6" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702</a> 702 on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702" data-linkindex="7" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702</a> 702 on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/talkradio702" data-linkindex="8" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.instagram.com/talkradio702</a> 702 on X:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.x.com/Radio702" data-linkindex="9" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.x.com/Radio702</a> 702 on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@radio702" data-linkindex="10" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.youtube.com/@radio702</a> CapeTalk on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk" data-linkindex="11" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a> CapeTalk on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk" data-linkindex="12" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a> CapeTalk on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/capetalkza" data-linkindex="13" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.instagram.com/capetalkza</a> CapeTalk on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567" data-linkindex="14" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> CapeTalk on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.x.com/CapeTalk">www.x.com/CapeTalk</a>

Investment school - Dividends or growth? Building a crisis-resilient portfolio

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker and Township Entrepreneur from TEA, about the importance of digitizing township businesses to boost growth, visibility, and access to new markets and funding opportunities. 

The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.

Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.
Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker and Township Entrepreneur from TEA, about the importance of digitizing township businesses to boost growth, visibility, and access to new markets and funding opportunities.&nbsp;
The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/station/702?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=702+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=702+Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=702+Listen+Live" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable">702</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/station/capetalk?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Cape+Talk+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=Cape+Talk+Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=Cape+Talk+Listen+Live" data-linkindex="2" data-auth="NotApplicable">CapeTalk</a>. There&rsquo;s more from the show at &nbsp;<a href="http://www.themoneyshow.co.za/?utm_source=Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=The+Money+Show+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=The+Money+Show+Podcast" data-linkindex="3" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.themoneyshow.co.za</a> Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bp-pfe-cdn-endpoint-webapp-prod.azureedge.net/competitions/newsletter-subscription/" data-linkindex="4" data-auth="NotApplicable">Money Show daily and weekly newsletters</a> The Money Show is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.absa.co.za/personal/?utm_source=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_medium=Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_campaign=Money+Show+Podcast+Boiler+Plate&amp;utm_id=Money+Show+Podcast" data-linkindex="5" data-auth="NotApplicable">Absa</a>. Follow us on: 702 on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702" data-linkindex="6" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702</a> 702 on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702" data-linkindex="7" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702</a> 702 on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/talkradio702" data-linkindex="8" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.instagram.com/talkradio702</a> 702 on X:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.x.com/Radio702" data-linkindex="9" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.x.com/Radio702</a> 702 on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@radio702" data-linkindex="10" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.youtube.com/@radio702</a> CapeTalk on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk" data-linkindex="11" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a> CapeTalk on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk" data-linkindex="12" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a> CapeTalk on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/capetalkza" data-linkindex="13" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.instagram.com/capetalkza</a> CapeTalk on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567" data-linkindex="14" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> CapeTalk on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.x.com/CapeTalk">www.x.com/CapeTalk</a>

The price of cocoa increased by 45% in 2024, affecting the global supply and increasing the price of chocolate

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