Peter Major, mining expert & director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions and host Bruce Whitfield discuss Glencore also showing interest in acquiring Anglo American. He also discusses BHP chief executive meeting with SA mining ministry.

On The Money Show Explainer, Deon Gouws ,chief investment officer at Credo and Bruce Whitfield discuss why Apple sales are falling almost everywhere.

Then Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana, fashion designer and owner of the leading women’s wear label, which bears her name, was our Friday File guest. She spoke about her brand, which is globally recognised for using and taking inspiration from authentic Basotho blankets to create beautiful garments.

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% as it signalled that it will only cut until prices start to slow down. Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib Asset Management explains what it means for the country and the SARB’s cutting cycle.

Micheal Lawrence, executive director at National Clothing Retail Federation discusses the plan by the Western Cape clothing industry to re-establish local clothing manufacturing in order for the country to be able to compete with cheap imports. The plan involves creating new quick-response clothing factories around the province, this will also help ramp up employment.

Chantal Marx, Head of Equity Research at FNB Wealth and Investments, joins host Bruce Whitfield to discuss the influence of political events on financial markets, especially with elections looming in South Africa and the United States. They explore market reactions to politics, global and local election dynamics, and opportunities arising from pre-election mispricings.

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• Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State and Former President of Business Unity South Africa, converses with host Bruce Whitfield about the investment appeal of South Africa Inc. As the country celebrates 30 years of democracy amidst a turbulent election year, the focus shifts to how South Africa is faring in its efforts to attract investors.
• Andrew Levy, Labor Analyst at Andrew Levy & Associates, joins host Bruce Whitfield for an examination of South Africa's job market. The recent rise in the nation's unemployment rate to 32.1% in the last quarter of 2023, along with job cuts across fifty percent of South Africa's industries, underscores the significant economic challenges facing the nation.
• Martin Kingston, Chairman of Business for South Africa (B4SA), joins host Bruce Whitfield to explore the latest developments in South Africa's reconstruction efforts amid a tumultuous election year, paying tribute to Workers' Day.
• Léan Boezaart, CEO of Freedom of Movement (FOM), joins host Bruce Whitfield to discuss his career path, entrepreneurial passion, and the vision he holds for Freedom of Movement (FOM), a business he co-founded in 2013. Following the completion of his articles in 2011, Léan was sponsored by Deloitte to pursue a childhood aspiration of becoming a professional golfer. Transitioning to the professional circuit in 2012, he competed in South Africa (Sunshine Tour) and internationally, giving his all to the pursuit.

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