The skills crisis threatening South Africa's defence industry
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The episode discusses the skills crisis in South Africa's defence industry and its implications.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ricardo Teixeira,defence analyst about whether South Africa is losing its defence edge as skills, talent and research investment decline. Government has warned that decades of underinvestment have hollowed out the sector, with procurement, research funding and employment all in sharp decline The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The…
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