27.11.23 Pt 2 - Luthuli House has some new tenants after the ANC struggles to repay their debt, and Leigh-Ann is drunk again, informing us about a new scam going on in China. Thami Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur living in the USA, joins the show to share his success story.
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Col. Chris Wyatt is in town for the BRICS Summit and is reflecting on the partnership from a US standpoint. Kanthan Pillay shares thoughts on South Africa's impact on the BRICS building blocks, while Gareth and Phumi chime in on the US debate.
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24.08.23 Pt 2 - The BRICS Summit is the current talk on the ground, but Col. Chris Wyatt presents opposing thoughts from a US standpoint. Kanthan defends South Africa's influential role in Africa's economy, highlighting its position within the BRICS partnership. Meanwhile, Gareth and Phumi delve into the US debate and Trump's upcoming election predicament.
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12.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth reminisces about a trip with Tito Mboweni to the Reserve Bank, Lebang’s podcast is nominated for an award, and Ryan is watching Andrew Tate videos again. A blast from the past - SA’s Weather Man, Simon Gear, makes an appearance.
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Bryan Habana joins us as we take a deep dive into the evolving landscape of US monetary policy. We dissect the sequence of 10 consecutive interest rate hikes since March 2022, explore what it means for inflation that seems to finally be taking a breath, and examine the subdued pace of economic growth. We also discuss the recent upheaval in the financial sector, marked by the failures of regional banks like First Republic, and unpack the reasoning behind a sudden pause in rate hikes. To register an account with Markets.com, click here.
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10.05.23 Pt 1 - Gareth attended a financial conference as a keynote speaker yesterday and reflects on the experience. Mash gives an update on the Nkosana Makate vs Vodacom case, and Ryan expresses his banking frustrations. Sean Sanders from Revix then joins in to talk about the current crypto market.
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08.05.23 Pt 2 - Gareth finds out about Joburg’s new mayor and expresses his frustration. The team discuss a beached whale that washed up on the shore in England, and how one can move such a creature without destroying it. Anthea Gardner joins the team for a general catch-up and some money talk.
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28.02.23 Pt 2 - Gareth is in shock after $300m worth of cocaine from Ecuador was seized on its way to Belgium… and the story is (literally) bananas! The team then explore the evolution of digital banking.
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