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Kaya Biz

At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour daily finance update to an hour show bringing compelling business news and market reviews to listeners.
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6,042 Episodes
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How Universal Vouchers Connect South Africa’s Cash Economy to Digital Services

With over 70% of South African households reporting financial stress and over a third expecting to struggle with monthly bills, financial inclusion must mean more than just access to credit. It requires enabling cash-reliant consumers to participate seamlessly in an increasingly digital economy. On KayaBiz, we sit down with Brett…
3 Nov 12PM 13 min

Why Local Government Failure Costs Ratepayers

As South Africans head to the polls for local government elections, a massive financial time bomb continues to shadow municipalities across the country: overdue municipal debt to Eskom has officially ballooned to R122.5 billion, with over 110 local councils owing more than R1 million each. On KayBiz, energy infrastructure and…
3 Nov 12PM 25 min

Why Dis-Chem Is Investing Through The Downturn

Dis-Chem grew revenue by 8% and continued gaining market share, but earnings came under pressure as the retailer accelerated investment in digital transformation, new stores and its healthcare ecosystem. CEO Rui Morais discusses Better Rewards, expansion plans, changing consumer behaviour and the long-term strategy underpinning the group's investment drive
2 Nov 12PM 11 min

Manufacturing's Recovery Remains Fragile

South Africa's manufacturing sector showed further signs of stabilisation in October, but confidence remains fragile. Absa economist Andiswa Nondudule unpacks the latest PMI survey, exploring demand conditions, export activity, hiring trends, inflation pressures and the outlook for the sector
2 Nov 12PM 10 min

Inside Altron's Strongest Revenue Growth In Years

Altron posted its strongest interim top-line growth in three years, with improving profits, rising dividends and strong cash generation. CEO Werner Kapp discusses the group's platform-led strategy, the commercialisation of AI initiatives, the growing importance of recurring revenue and where the next phase of growth could come from
2 Nov 11AM 13 min

Redefine's Property Recovery Gains Momentum

Redefine Properties delivered stronger earnings, a higher dividend and an improved balance sheet as South Africa's property recovery continues to gain traction. CEO Andrew König unpacks the drivers behind the company's performance, where opportunities are emerging across retail, office and industrial assets, and why management believes disciplined capital allocation remains…
2 Nov 11AM 14 min

Southern Africa sees Private Capital's Big Comeback

Private capital is making a strong comeback. Fundraising in Southern Africa surged by 162%, making 2025 one of the strongest years on record. Anusha Naidu, CEO of SAVCA, unpacks what's driving renewed investor interest, where capital is being deployed, the sectors attracting attention, and what private equity investors are telling…
29 Oct 1PM 12 min

Investing In Women: Business Strategy Or Box-Ticking?

Corporate South Africa has spent years talking about diversity and transformation, but is enough being done to build the next generation of women leaders? Pride Mnene Hlungwani, marketing and transformation leader at bp South Africa, explains why leadership development matters, the economic case for investing in women, and how businesses…
29 Oct 1PM 30 min

Africa's Resilience Dividend: Where Smart Money Is Heading

What makes an African economy investable in today's uncertain world? Precious Dube, Macroeconomist for Broader Africa at RMB, unpacks the bank's latest Where to Invest in Africa 2026/27 report. From Morocco's rise and South Africa's resilience to the growing importance of policy reform, institutional strength and economic stability, we explore…
29 Oct 12PM 17 min

How South Africans Are Stretching Every Rand

South Africans are increasingly living two very different financial realities. New research from NielsenIQ reveals a growing consumer divide, with almost equal numbers reporting that they're either financially worse off or better off than a year ago. As inflation, food prices and household costs continue to bite, consumers are changing…
28 Oct 1PM 13 min

ECIC at 25: Reimagining South Africa's Export Future

As the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa (ECIC) marks 25 years of supporting exporters, newly appointed CEO Linda Seroka joins Kaya Biz to outline the institution's future vision. From supporting emerging exporters and SMMEs to exploring new trade opportunities in Asia and the Middle East, the discussion examines…
28 Oct 1PM 13 min

The Real Income Crunch: What September's Net Salary Data Reveals

South Africa's average take-home salary edged higher in September, but the latest PayInc Net Salary Index reveals a harsher reality beneath the headline figures. Independent economist Elize Kruger unpacks why rising fuel costs, inflation and weakening purchasing power continue to place pressure on households, what it means for consumer spending,…
28 Oct 12PM 12 min

Opportunities and Risks in the Global Commodity Rally

Oil, copper and agricultural commodities are rallying as geopolitical tensions, climate pressures and energy-transition demand reshape global markets. Kaya Biz speaks to Simon Lacoume of Coface about the opportunities for South Africa's mining sector and the risks posed by rising inflation and food prices
27 Oct 1PM 15 min

African Bank's Next Chapter: From Turnaround to Growth

African Bank has spent years transforming itself from a specialist unsecured lender into a diversified retail and commercial banking group. Kaya Biz speaks to Chairman Thabo Dloti about the bank's evolution, the lessons learned from its acquisition-led growth strategy, leadership stability, and whether African Bank is finally entering the value-creation…
27 Oct 12PM 23 min

Pick n Pay trims it’s first half loss over 30%

Pick n Pay’s latest interim results point to encouraging signs in one of South Africa’s most closely watched retail recovery stories. CEO Sean Summers joins Kaya Biz to discuss improved profitability, Boxer’s standout performance, online sales growth, labour restructuring and the milestones investors should watch as the turnaround plan moves…
26 Oct 1PM 16 min

Beyond the Mini-Budget Speech 2026: Decoding Treasury’s Signals

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers one of the clearest snapshots of South Africa’s fiscal health and economic trajectory. We speak to Deloitte Africa’s Le Roux Roelofse about the key takeaways from Treasury’s latest projections, whether the country is striking the right balance between fiscal discipline and growth, and what…
26 Oct 12PM 16 min

The Mental Health Cost of Financial Stress

Financial stress has emerged as one of the biggest threats to South Africans' mental wellbeing. Dr Rachel Moore, Chief Medical Officer at Mediclinic Southern Africa, discusses the psychological impact of economic pressure, barriers to accessing mental healthcare and what can be done to reduce stigma and improve support.
22 Oct 2PM 12 min

KPMG Africa CEO Outlook: Confidence vs Execution

African CEOs remain confident about growth despite geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and disruptive technological change. Tola Adeyemi, CEO of KPMG One Africa, unpacks why execution has become the defining leadership challenge, and why many organisations are still struggling to keep pace with artificial intelligence
22 Oct 1PM 20 min
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