Moneyweb@Midday

[TOP STORY] Toilet water to tap water: The shift to recycled wastewater in SA

‘The way forward is for the municipalities and the wastewater treatment facilities to implement measures to make sure that the water is treated properly, because properly treated water can be safe,’ says Herman Stoop, Worldwide Industrial and Systems Engineers.

23 Apr 5AM 6 min

China: ‘Think twice before signing US trade deals’

Global tensions mount as China warns nations on US trade ties. How digital drama is affecting our children. A look at the business cashflow juggling act. And why an expert says recycled wastewater may have already made its way into our drinking water, as SA’s water management systems crumble.

23 Apr 3AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] SA graduates face relocation dilemma as jobs are concentrated in Gauteng

‘What we're also finding with our alumni survey is that 59% of our students found employment within Gauteng, with another 11% in Limpopo and only 7% in the Western Cape,’ says Werner Abrahams, CEO of the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme.

22 Apr 6AM 7 min

Death of a Pope: What happens next?

Today, why mining should be a key focus this Earth Day. A look at the processes, procedures and traditions that’ll lead to the election of a new Pope. A new report indicates that South Africans are becoming more credit savvy. And a student funding programme shows promising results in securing…

22 Apr 3AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Limpopo gears up for over 1.5m Easter pilgrims

‘Last year alone, just for the weekend, we generated over R50 million in trade, and we are expecting more out of this one,’ says Moses Ngobeni, CEO of the Limpopo Tourism Agency.

17 Apr 5AM 7 min

Cronies and corruption: eThekwini on the brink of collapse?

What will National Treasury’s new wheat and sugar tariffs mean for the price of bread and sweets? The Limpopo Tourism Agency says its ready for the influx of Easter weekend pilgrims. And why an analyst says the residents of KZN are paying a high price for its continued support of…

17 Apr 3AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Employment equity targets gazetted: What it means for SA business

‘The department is saying we've given you the leeway before, and you haven't really set targets that are meaningful and now we need you to comply or else,’ says Thembi Chagonda, CEO of Global Business Solutions.

16 Apr 6AM 8 min

43% of board directors think they’re supporting effectively, only 22% of CEOs agree

A new global report shows a big disconnect between boards and CEOs; how can boards rethink their approach? South African businesses brace for impact of new employment equity regulations. Why Gen Z and Millennials are leading the charge on offshore investing. And a look at artificial intelligence strategies beyond the buzzword.

16 Apr 3AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Saica celebrates 70% pass rate, but gaps remain

‘What's important for us is to ensure that we own our responsibility to ensure reasonable access to our profession across all race groups,’ says Patricia Stock, CEO of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

15 Apr 6AM 8 min

Lesotho clothing firm accuses White House of bullying

Why Trump’s tariffs are scaring off US investors and killing Lesotho’s textiles industry. Good news from the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants as it reports better pass rates. Why citizen scientists are important and an unfiltered look behind the scenes of business tycoon Sol Kerzner’s inner circle.

15 Apr 3AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Motsoaledi bemoans lack of money for not hiring more doctors

‘I'm also very disappointed, by the way. If I was given three times or four times what I was given now, I wouldn't be hiring fewer people,’ says Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

14 Apr 6AM 7 min

Varsities get R1.8bn boost from philanthropists

A reported 1 200 new positions will be available to unemployed doctors, but will this be enough to address SA’s health sector crisis? Jeremy Maggs speaks to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Amidst global funding uncertainty, philanthropists have donated a substantial amount of money to universities, does this really make…

14 Apr 3AM 32 min

Cape Town set to double ultra-wealthy population by 2035

‘In terms of helping wealthy people move to the city and encouraging them to do so, Cape Town could probably look at some of the things Dubai has done and try and replicate that,’ says Andrew Amoils, head of research at New World Wealth.

11 Apr 6AM 7 min

[FULL POD] Could a recession rear its ugly head following the global tariff war?

Cape Town’s centi-millionaires set to grow exponentially in the next decade, what effect will this have on property prices in the Mother City? Could the global tariff wars lead to recession, and what Gen Z and Millennials expect from employers.

11 Apr 4AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] SA citrus exporters urged to act fast during US tariff delay window

‘It really provides us with a bit of a gap just to recalibrate and to reassess what the impacts could be if it was reinstituted after the 90 days,’ says Dr Marlene Louw, senior economist at Absa AgriBusiness.

10 Apr 6AM 7 min

Transnet confident rolling stock leasing company will fix freight rail mess

With a 90-day pause on the implementation of US reciprocal tariffs, Dr Marlene Louw takes a look at how US consumers might bear the brunt of higher citrus prices once the tariffs come into effect. Will Transnet’s new rolling stock leasing plans help the SOE’s recovery plan? And why expanding…

10 Apr 3AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Deepfake dangers: SA’s unpreparedness for AI’s dark side

‘It becomes even more dangerous because now these AI bots can access legitimate, correct information about a person and pretend to be that person,’ says Boland Lithebe, security lead at Accenture Africa.

9 Apr 6AM 7 min

US tariff revolt: ‘It’s time to be brave’ – Prof Patrick Bond

As Trump’s tariffs come into effect, is it time for G20 countries to take a stand against the United States? How deep fake technology could lead to unrest, financial fraud and reputational damage. How to keep children safe against online scammers. And how coding can help the skills gap to…

9 Apr 3AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Volvo SA employees left in limbo as 12 dealerships close

‘Within three days, Volvo literally came, removed their branding, removed their stock, making it impossible for these dealerships to continue selling,’ says Sonja Carstens, media and communications manager at the Motor Industry Staff Association.

8 Apr 6AM 7 min

Job losses loom as Volvo closes 60% of its SA dealerships

Motorists are in for a long wait come license renewal time due to the country’s sole license printing machine being on the fritz… again. Job losses loom as Volvo announces its closing 60% of its local dealerships. Will the agricultural sector overcome a potential AGOA exit? And how fintech solutions…

8 Apr 3AM 31 min