Stephen Grootes speaks to Hendrik de Bruin, Head of SADC Security Consulting at Check Point Software Technologies, about the record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist, where hackers breached an offline Ethereum wallet, and what this means for the future of crypto security.

In other interviews, Ervin Tu, President and Chief Investment Officer at Prosus Group, talks about the company's massive R79 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based food delivery giant Just Eat.

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Prof Raymond Parsons, Economist at NWU Business School, about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on South Africa's economy and inflation risks, amidst the EU bolstering ties with South Africa as the nation faces Trump's wrath amid the G20 meeting. 

In other interviews, Reghard Goussard, Sales and Marketing at Devonbosch, talks about the revolutionary mixed-use development in the Cape Winelands that's redefining luxury living, work and play.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Mike Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of Gold-Fields to discuss 36% surge in normalized profit, driven by improved operational and financial performance in the second half of the year. 

In other interviews, Banele Rewo, founder of Z2B Stokvel and Aquaponics, talks about the groundbreaking Z2B Stokvel funding model and its role in building a thriving food ecosystem, including a meat processing plant, retail platform, and aquaponics farm in Soweto.

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Stephen Grootes discusses the unprecedented delay of the budget speech with a panel of experts, including Peter Attard Montalto, Managing Director at Krutham, governance specialist Lukhona Mnguni, and Alan Mukoki, CEO at Sacci. The delay comes after government partners failed to agree on a proposed VAT rate hike, which sparked opposition from the DA and concerns about its impact on the economy.

 In other interviews, Billy Tom, CEO of ISUZU and President of NAAMSA, reflects on his career and share his insights on effective leadership in the automotive industry.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Mervyn Abrahams from Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity and Charles de Wet, Executive at ENS about the disproportionate burden of a proposed 2% VAT increase on working-class households and its potential impact on their already strained finances.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kumba CEO, Mpumi Zikalala about Kumba Iron Ore's full-year earnings, which saw revenue fall 21% and adjusted ebitda decline 38% due to lower iron ore prices, weaker sales, and a stronger rand.

In other interviews, Warren Ingram, a financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, on whether owning a home is a smart investment or a long-term liability, particularly for those nearing retirement.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Temoso Musi, Investments Analyst at 36ONE Asset Management, about how South African investors can navigate and potentially benefit from the uncertainty caused by Trump's trade policies.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Craig Miller, CEO at Amplats about the company's June timeline for demerger and its plans to retain a 19.9% shareholding in the platinum business.

In other interviews, Andile Mazwai, Bidvest Bank Chair and CEO of CBD Investments talks about his career and his personal relationship with money.

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank about why the Rand and Gold are defying Trump's chaos. How is it possible for things to rock bottom and skyrocket at the same time?     

In other interviews,  Lorna Scott talks about the Pernod Ricard's Acquisition of Inverroche Distillery.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Chris Yelland, energy analyst and managing director at EE Business Intelligence, about the unfolding Eskom kickback scandal involving R180m in bribes for low-value contracts.

 In other interviews, Rael Demby, CEO of the South African Gold Coin Exchange & The Scoin Shop, talks about the potential implications of a Krugerrand trade ban amidst global economic uncertainty.

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