Moneyweb@Midday

What will it take to create jobs and tackle SA’s unemployment crisis? Blocking bets via mobile networks could trigger legal showdown. And the staggering cost of SA’s food waste. Moneyweb

‘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

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

‘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

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

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

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

‘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

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

‘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

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

‘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

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

‘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

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

‘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

R395bn infrastructure pipeline takes shape. Tutu Lecture asks what humanity demands of us now. And why older South Africans are becoming easier targets for digital fraud. Moneyweb

‘We know that the Sarb increased interest rates in September. If this were to continue, another hike wouldn't be out of the question,’ says Tracey-Lee Solomon, economist at the Bureau for Economic Research. Moneyweb

How R30/l petrol will hit food, fares and inflation. The missing piece in Ramaphosa’s GBV plan. And why employees across the income spectrum are leaving their jobs because of financial stress. Moneyweb

‘I can tell you it's not even low hanging fruit, this is a windfall, we can actually benefit from whatever is happening geographically,’ says Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa. Moneyweb

Why OR Tambo’s quietest hours could be worth millions. Africa’s electric vehicle revolution needs billions in infrastructure. And good news for your braai as meat inflation eases. Moneyweb

‘South Africa has shown restraint in order to massage the relationship and to ensure that the situation is not escalated by regarding the ambassador persona non grata,’ says international relations analyst, Lwazi Somya. Moneyweb

Is the US ambassador becoming part of the problem between Pretoria and Washington? Could proposed changes to eviction law shift the balance for landlords? And Africa gets its rightful place on the world map. Moneyweb

‘The inbound traffic from the US has been super positive. It continues to be driving a lot of demand, and we're really happy to see that,’ says Amit Badiani, United Airlines head of sales for Africa and offline territories. Moneyweb

Diplomatic turbulence, booming travel – why Americans keep coming to SA. Screen-heavy lifestyles fuel a growing threat to our eyesight. And Iran in New York, diplomacy in the middle of conflict. Moneyweb