[TOP STORY] Why SA municipalities fail despite ample funding

‘If there's any critical thing that we can think about when supporting this sector in South Africa, it’s opening up export markets and dealing with logistics,’ says Wandile Sihlobo, agricultural economist and chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber.

On Moneyweb@Midday today... Is the opening of SA’s rail network to third-party operators a sign of better things to come? Why the Hennopsriver is turning green and what this means for Gauteng residents. Plus, a look at how fixing municipalities can support economic revival.

On Moneyweb@Midday - more AI features, filters and business applications coming to WhatsApp, and what it means for users. Plus, analysts take a look into their crystal balls to give predictions on what could happen in the local property market, as well as the inflation and interest rates front in 2025.

‘From a consumer perspective, I would expect there to be more availability of credit, which should bode well for the lending space, but also for the retail market out there,’ says Regan Adams, CEO of RCS.

Today on Moneyweb@Midday ... A debate is raging among human rights activists, mining companies and legal experts about illegal miners’ right to access food. Why zero-emission transport will be among 2025’s key trends. Plus, how the United States will influence conflict in the Middle East, should it go through with…