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Moneyweb brings you the latest in business and financial news in our new morning podcast: MoneywebNOW with Simon Brown.

The show will offer the latest in business, trading and company news to best prepare listeners for the day ahead. It will be live-streamed via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 06:30 and 06:50.

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Today · 6 min
[TOP STORY] How SMEs are reshaping our construction industry
Thethe Mokele from Pinsent Masons explores the decline of SA’s construction sector and the rise of SMEs through joint ventures and government support.
Today · 18 min
When is the right time to buy gold miners?
Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors unpacks AngloGold Ashanti's results and asks whether gold miners are still worth holding. Thethe Mokele of Pinsent Masons explores the key shifts reshaping South Africa's construction industry, while Shaun Meintjes from Consult by Momentum shares practical insights on preparing your children to inherit your wealth.
Friday · 9 min
[TOP STORY] Foreign trusts are becoming accessible to everyday offshore investors
‘I think it's vital that people understand that once you've given the funds to the trust, they now belong to the trustees to look after for the benefit of the beneficiaries’: Elana Nel, fiduciary specialist at Ninety One.
Friday · 20 min
Is Mondi a buying opportunity at the bottom of the cycle?
Josh Viljoen from Merchant West Investments unpacks Mondi's tough results – and why the market still liked what it saw – before turning to Woolies's trading update, which points to a challenging second half. Elana Nel from Ninety One explains whether a foreign trust has a place in your estate plan and the key considerations before making that decision. Simon shares his thoughts on why deflation is a growing problem for retailers – and why consumers may not benefit as much as they expect.
Thursday · 6 min
[TOP STORY] Fresh insights into SA's R109bn liquor retail market
Andrea Slabber from Trade Intelligence considers the steep rise in online gambling a big factor curbing growth over the past year.
Thursday · 20 min
Valterra proves best-in-class among PGM miners
Dylan Bradfield from Sharenet, unpacks Valterra's very strong results despite softer PGM prices over the period, and shares his quick take on the latest FOMC decision. Andrea Slabber from Trade Intelligence joins us with fresh insights into SA's R109 billion liquor retail market. Kasief Isaacs, CEO of Creation Capital, discusses the firm's newly launched R3 billion hybrid debt fund and its aim to close the funding gap for SA's underserved mid-corporate market.
Wednesday · 6 min
[TOP STORY] Where to position your portfolio to catch the trend?
Sean Kelly of Parity Wealth explores why the ‘Mag Seven’ isn't the only game in town anymore.
Wednesday · 20 min
Boxer growth story still has room to run
Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks Boxer’s latest update as food deflation persists, and explains why the market gave Canal+ results such a warm reception. Sean Kelly from Parity Wealth joins us to discuss growing global fragmentation, what it really means for investors, and how portfolios should adapt. Jason Green from Fedgroup rounds out the show with a look at SA’s private credit market and the funding behind the R242 million Vikela Safari Lodge.
Tuesday · 7 min
[TOP STORY] Tech bubbles, AI, and emerging markets
‘We actually need periods where the market loses its sensibilities and relaxes its typical risk tolerance, spurring the development of technologies that propel society forward’ - Nico Katzke, head of portfolio solutions, Satrix.
Tuesday · 22 min
Vodacom cuts dividend payout ratio
Danie Dörfling from Moore Infinity unpacks Vodacom's latest update, including the dividend payout ratio cut, and asks whether telcos still deserve a place in an investment portfolio. PayInc CEO Stephen Linnell joins us to discuss the evolution of payments as consumers increasingly shift to apps and digital wallets. Plus, Satrix's Nico Katzke explores asset bubbles, the mistakes investors repeatedly make, and how to avoid getting caught up in market euphoria.
July 27 · 6 min
[TOP STORY] Investing in a world gone tech-crazy
'It's a bit of a wild time, but it's certainly very exciting to figure out what to do' – Jacques Conradie, CEO of Peregrine Capital.
July 27 · 20 min
Alphabet’s growth machine keeps delivering
Kea Nonyana from PrimeXBT unpacks Alphabet’s latest results, with capex now approaching $200 billion, and what they mean alongside Intel’s numbers. Peregrine Capital CEO Jacques Conradie joins us to discuss technological advancements and the biggest macro risks facing the local market. Plus, Thomas Berry from PSG Wealth shares how to make the most of tax allowances to help grow your wealth.
July 24 · 7 min
[TOP STORY] Smart strategy brings Cementation Africa back from the brink
Mark Salmon from Differential Capital explains the firm's acquisition of Cementation Africa from Murray & Roberts's business rescue, how the deal was structured, and whether a future listing is on the cards.
July 24 · 20 min
Anglo American update highlights the quality of the business
Kea Nonyana from PrimeXBT unpacks Mr Price's latest trading update, alongside production updates from Anglo American and Kumba. Mark Salmon from Differential Capital explains the firm's acquisition of Cementation Africa from Murray & Roberts's business rescue, how the deal was structured, and whether a future listing is on the cards. Simon also shares his take on two major AI breakthroughs from the past week: ChatGPT's hacking success on Hugging Face and the launch of Kimi K3.
July 23 · 6 min
[TOP STORY] New cryptocurrency exchange to turn vineyards into investment opportunities
'A great example we're working on is the tokenisation of a vineyard near Stellenbosch in the Western Cape’ – Bitexen CEO Mark Diuga.
July 23 · 22 min
Pepkor vs Mr Price: Why Pepkor is winning the investment case
Faheema Adia from Momentum unpacks Pepkor's deal to combine Flash and Shop2Shop, creating a R20 billion revenue business. Maahir Jakoet of the Old Mutual Global Islamic Equity Fund explains Shari’ah investing and why it can be an effective low-volatility strategy for a wide range of investors. Plus, Mark Diuga, CEO of Bitexen South Africa, joins us to discuss digital ownership and why the tokenisation of assets could shape the future of investing.
July 22 · 6 min
[TOP STORY] Inflation expectations, fiscal strength, and the MPC’s dilemma
‘I think we're looking at an environment where rates can perhaps stay higher for longer’ – Tertia Jacobs, Treasury Economist and Fixed Income Specialist, Investec.
July 22 · 19 min
Sasol's strong update underpins recovery
Zimele Mbanjwa from FNB Wealth & Investments unpacks Sasol's business performance metrics. Or has the investment case become all about oil prices and geopolitical conflict? Benay Sager from DebtBusters discusses the latest 2026 Money Stress Tracker and what it reveals about the financial pressure facing South Africans. Tertia Jacobs from Investec looks ahead to this week's key macro events: Wednesday's CPI data and Thursday's MPC interest rate decision.
July 21 · 6 min
[TOP STORY] Planning now for 40 years of life beyond work
‘What we're seeing now is that for the under- and over-60s side hustles are becoming the new normal’, notes Renee Coughlan from FNB Wealth and Investments.
July 21 · 20 min
Are coal miners worth a look?
Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks Thungela – one of his picks in the Moneyweb Investor Challenge. It's been a wild ride for the coal miner, but does it still deserve a place in investors' portfolios? Therese Grobler from Momentum Financial Planning explains why inconsistency is one of the biggest threats to long-term investing success. Renee Coughlan from FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the latest retirement survey, which shows more South Africans now have a retirement plan in place.