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Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.

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[TOP STORY] Dairy farmers squeezed as Lactalis cuts milk prices by 10%

2026/10/15

‘Most of these guys are running at a loss, especially when it's a 70 cents reduction, which is a 10% reduction that you just can't afford anymore,’ says André van Heerden, chief executive of Samilco. Moneyweb

Xenophobia threatens SA’s African trade ambitions

2026/10/15

Dairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but for how long?

2026/10/14

‘We need to start using water more responsibly and eventually reduce water usage should there be no rains in this particular month,’ says Dr Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Cape Town’s water and sanitation. Moneyweb

Why you’re paying 16.2% more for chicken

2026/10/14

Is Cape Town heading for another water crisis? The push to make SA’s gender budget deliver. And where property investors are putting their money as economic pressure mounts. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Former UK defence chief on the global power shift investors can't ignore

2026/10/13

General Sir Nick Carter discusses shifting global power, US-China relations, the economic risks of conflict and the opportunities for South Africa. Moneyweb

Counting the cost of SA’s violent unrest

2026/10/13

Former UK defence boss on who is really in control and weaponising the world’s strategic chokepoints. The business of surviving catastrophes and the billion-rand aftermath. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Constitutional Court violence signals growing threat to SA’s rule of law

2026/10/12

‘I'm not aware of any instance that has disrupted the court's operation to this extent before and that really does take us into very troubling territory,’ says Chris Oxtoby, research consultant at Freedom Under Law. Moneyweb

Navi Pillay’s Nobel: A victory for justice, a headache for Trump

2026/10/12

Pangas at the ConCourt an attack on democracy, says FUL. The R1.2bn investment in SA’s future workforce. AI, trust and the race to make technology work for everyone. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] The business betting on personalised meals for SA’s dogs

2026/10/09

‘We are creating a meal plan, so you know exactly how much to feed your dog. It's often cheaper than other premium brands,’ says Benjamin Callens, founder and CEO of BuddyMeal. Moneyweb

Politically homeless: Why millions of voters may stay home

2026/10/09

SA’s pampered pooch economy gets a personalised menu. Why more investors are backing Southern African start-ups. And sport becomes a pathway to hospitality jobs. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] SA’s coalition crisis may not be as bad as it seems

2026/10/08

‘You read the headlines and it feels like coalitions are crashing every single day,’ says Dr Laurence Caromba, researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection. Moneyweb

Solar owners get a reprieve as Eskom tariffs bite

2026/10/08

Inside SA’s coalition politics. Joburg clean-up initiative turns community funding into jobs. What minister’s announcement about SA’s new opt-out registry changes. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] AI could spread election misinformation on an ‘industrial scale’

2026/10/07

‘This could be used by individuals, but also, it could be used by political parties that might want to discredit other political parties,’ says COMRiC chief executive officer, Advocate Thokozani Mvelase. Moneyweb

Why some medicines are disappearing in SA

2026/10/07

Deepfake election concerns. How AI could target SA voters. Tourists are coming, but is SA letting its attractions fall apart? And why Cape Town homes are selling faster than Joburg properties. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] R395bn infrastructure pipeline enters critical procurement phase

2026/10/06

‘So it is correct that a major chokehold in the infrastructure value chain is around the planning and the preparation of major government projects,’ says Mameetse Masemola, head of Infrastructure SA. Moneyweb