SpaceX debut highlights builder edge & The rise of banking MVNOs in South Africa

SpaceX debut highlights builder edge & The rise of banking MVNOs in South Africa

June 12, 2026 · 39 min

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The episode discusses SpaceX's IPO and the rise of banking MVNOs in South Africa.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles Savage, CEO at Purple Group Limited, about SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, soaring demand from investors, and how, even amid oil shocks, stagflation risks and global tension, the builders like Elon Musk and Taddy Blecher continue to shape the future by building through the noise. In other interviews, Andre Wills, Managing Director at Africa Analysis   talks about the rapid rise of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in South Africa and why banks are becoming some of the country's biggest mobile players. New research forecasts that the MVNO market could more than triple by 2030, driven by players such as Capitec Connect, FNB Connect and Standard Bank Mobile. 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…

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