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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.
Daily English South Africa Business News · Investing
5,387 Episodes
1152 – 1172

WEALTH CREATION: Investing in cattle as a diversification strategy.

WEALTH CREATION: Investing in cattle as a diversification strategy. GUEST – Ayanda Majola and Kagiso Tloubatla – Co founders of SV Capital If the current coronavirus crisis has taught us anything it is to make sure our investments are diversified. When it comes to investing in financial assets, we ensure…
10 Sep 2024 8AM 12 min

These are the most in-demand jobs in SA – Pnet Report

GUEST: Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet A Pnet Job Market Trends Report has revealed the top five jobs that are in-demand in South Africa. The report offers insights into recruitment and employment trends in the South African market, according to Pnet.
9 Sep 2024 8AM 16 min

China, SA sign trade and investment agreements

GUEST – Professor Adrian Saville – Professor in economics, finance & strategy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science President Cyril Ramaphosa says he was able to boost the prospects of more balanced trade with China on what he called a “hugely successful” state visit to that country this week. …
9 Sep 2024 8AM 10 min

Who protects consumers from unsafe food products?

GUEST – Thezi Mabuza - Deputy Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission The National Consumer Commission recalled 20 products in Q1/2024. These included Knorr Onion Gravy, Dark & Lovely Moisture Plus Kit and more. Deputy Commissioner at the NCC, Thezi Mabuza unpacks how the commission protects consumers from unsafe products.
9 Sep 2024 8AM 14 min

What makes a great rewards programme?

GUEST – Amanda Cromhout - CEO of Truth Market research firm BrandMapp and consultancy Truth have published the 2023/24 Loyalty Whitepaper, revealing which loyalty programmes are the most used in South Africa – with Checkers Xtra Savings now in the top spot. The whitepaper looks are different economic segments, namely…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 15 min

SA Private Equity fundraising activity surges to a 13-year high

GUEST: Tshepiso Kobile, CEO of South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Despite growing concerns about the turbulent macroeconomic outlook, the high-interest rate environment and fundraising challenges, Southern Africa’s Private Equity (PE) industry has surged forward. With 2024 being referred to as the ‘ultimate election year’ on both…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 16 min

Sanlam achieves robust operating performance in the first half of 2024

GUEST – Abigail Mukhuba – SANLAM Group CFO Sanlam today reported robust operating performance across the group in its 2024 interim results. This was based on consistent implementation of the business strategy in the last four years, which centres on enhancing organic growth while complementing this with strategic acquisitions. The…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 12 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET: South African Reserve Bank releases the Payments Study Report

GUEST – Tim Masela - National Payments System Department Head The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), which operates, regulates and oversees the national payment system (NPS), has today published its inaugural Payments Study Report (study). The study, the first of its kind in South Africa, uses individuals’ payment data and…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 11 min

The increasing popularity of Chinese vehicles in SA

GUEST – Brandon Cohen – Chairperson: National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) The rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa has been notable in recent years, with many Chinese automakers now outpacing legacy brands like Mazda, Land Rover, and Volvo. Central to their success is their focus on affordability and…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 9 min

Airports Company SA reported a 16& revenue increase 16% R7 billion in 2023/24

GUEST - Mpumi Mpofu - CEO of the Airports Company South Africa Airports Company South Africa reported an impressive after-tax profit of R472 million. Despite operating in a relatively challenging global economic environment, ACSA’s revenue increased by 16% to R7.0 billion from the R6.0 billion reported in the previous financial…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 13 min

Markets update with Matete Thulare

Yesterday’s narrower CA deficit for 3rd straight quarter, and implications for bonds & rands going forward IMF wants SA to legislate a debt ceiling: why is this important, and how feasible is it? On the markets: Gold back above $2500 + ZAR firming below 17.80 - what does this tell…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 13 min

EKASINOMICS: Zaio’s entrepreneurship journey in African EdTech

GUEST - Akhil Boddu the Co-Founder at Zaio Zaio Technologies is an EdTech platform poised to revolutionise learning in the digital age. Founded by a dynamic team of young entrepreneurs, Zaio serves both individual consumers and businesses, offering comprehensive, job-oriented coding training through full-stack and specialised front-end and back-end courses…
4 Sep 2024 2PM 11 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: The Business of Arts

GUEST – Athi-Patra Ruga – Visual Artist How do artists make a living? An ongoing, almost impossible quest Only ten percent of art school graduates make a living from their artwork. Why should this be such a pipe dream?
4 Sep 2024 2PM 15 min

The significance of FNB Art Joburg in the local art market

GUEST – Mandla Sibeko, Managing Director of FNB Art Joburg. Big art fairs offer a significant platform for local artists to showcase their work, connect with potential buyers, and gain exposure within the broader art community. In this conversation we look at the significance of FNB Art Joburg in the…
4 Sep 2024 2PM 16 min

Two Pot: SARS processed almost 2,500 tax withdrawal directives on the 1st day

GUEST – Siphithi Sibeko - South African Revenue Service spokesperson SARS processed almost 2,500 tax withdrawal directives on the first day alone, while some fund administrators battled with system crashes as members flooded them with withdrawal requests. Of those, SARS had already processed 2,424 tax directives by Tuesday morning, requesting…
4 Sep 2024 2PM 9 min

TECH & INNOVATION: Toco turns local economic activity into environmental wealth

GUEST - Paul Rowett - co-founder of Toco Local resident and businessman Paul Rowett, along with associates Joe Pretorius and Niel Schoeman, have found a solution for communities such as Stellenbosch’s to work together to reduce their carbon footprint by creating a currency called Toco. The initiative removes carbon from…
4 Sep 2024 8AM 13 min

Executive Pay: CEO Incentives and the Determinants of Executive Compensation

GUEST: Andrew Woodburn, MD of Amrop Woodburn Mann. Inequality in South Africa is high, whether measured by income or wealth. One of the results is that there’s acute public scrutiny of executive compensation. This is understandable given that the skew in rewards for executives compared with wages of workers is…
4 Sep 2024 8AM 21 min

Tapping into the power of stokvels to unlock Africa’s financial potential

GUEST - Nozizwe Vundla, Head of Sanlam Foundation. In the rapidly evolving African finance landscape, stokvels remain a powerful yet often overlooked force capable of driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Africa. For example, a 2024 Ipsos market study reveals that South Africa’s stokvel sector alone is worth R50…
4 Sep 2024 8AM 12 min
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