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PMBEJD Warns of Hunger Risk as Prices Rise

The national household food basket jumped 2.3% in April — the steepest rise in years. PMBEJD’s Mervyn Abrahams explains how fuel price spikes are already filtering into food costs, why minimum‑wage earners face a survival crisis, and how nutritional shortfalls are becoming a national security concern. We discuss urgent policy…

20 May 4PM 11 min

SA’s Housing Market: Resilient but Cooling

House price growth slows to 5.4% as supply constraints keep the market supported. FNB’s Koketso Mano unpacks demand trends, rental inflation, construction stagnation, and the risks posed by global financial tightening. Is the resilience sustainable — and is 2026 still a good year to buy?

19 May 5PM 17 min

Famous Brands Delivers Double‑Digit Growth

Famous Brands posts a resilient set of results in a tough consumer environment — with revenue up 5.6%, HEPS up 12.1%, and a higher dividend payout. CEO Darren Hele breaks down value‑driven consumer behaviour, cost pressures, the Midrand Cold Storage Facility, and the turnaround strategy for Signature Brands.

19 May 5PM 17 min

Calgro M3 Accelerates Megaproject Build

Calgro M3 pushes ahead with its strategic transition — shifting out of non-core projects, ramping up Bankenveld District City, and expanding its fast-growing Memorial Parks business. CEO Ben Pierre Malherbe explains the earnings dip, infrastructure investment, and how lay-by demand is reshaping burial affordability.

19 May 5PM 19 min

Cash Isn’t Enough: Why Employees Are Still Under Pressure

Salary increases averaged 5.43%, yet employees are withdrawing retirement savings at near‑record levels. Remchannel MD Lindiwe Sebesho explains why pay alone isn’t easing financial strain, how benefits are shifting, what two-pot withdrawals reveal, and why employers need integrated, high-impact reward strategies to support well-being.

18 May 5PM 12 min

WeBuyCars H1 Volumes Up, Margins Tight

WeBuyCars delivered strong volume growth and record buying and selling months despite a deflationary used-car market. Chief Strategy Officer Willem Klopper breaks down revenue growth, margin pressure, supermarket expansion, the Inspectify tech rollout, and the strategic GoBid acquisition — plus what buyers and sellers can expect next.

18 May 5PM 14 min

Astral’s 348% Profit Surge

Astral Foods posted a dramatic rebound, with operating profit up 348% and revenue rising 11%. CEO Gary Arnold explains the “stars aligning,” the turnaround in the Poultry Division, feed‑cost relief, import pressures, vaccination strategy, and what the next six months hold for SA’s most affordable protein.

18 May 5PM 19 min

How Tourism Is Carrying SA’s Economy

Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks new data showing how tourism is outperforming the rest of the economy — supporting 1.9 million jobs, driving R665bn in domestic travel spend, and positioning the sector to reach 10.3% of GDP by 2035. We explore provincial performance, consumer trends, and the risks that could slow…

14 May 4PM 10 min

Turning Tourism Momentum into Jobs

South Africa welcomed 10.5 million tourists in 2025—surpassing pre‑pandemic levels. But the real opportunity lies in how tourism can drive jobs and regional development. ANEW Hotels’ Alan Campbell explains why travel demand remains resilient, how tourism supports wider economic activity, and what policy shifts are needed to unlock long‑term growth.

14 May 4PM 13 min

Pivot Point: South Africa’s Tourism Turning Point

Domestic tourism is becoming South Africa’s most reliable driver of sector resilience. Mashoto Mokgethi, Head of Domestic Tourism at SA Tourism, joins us to discuss Indaba 2026, shifting travel behaviour, rising local spend, and the strategy behind the Sho’t Left movement. A deep dive into how South Africans are rediscovering…

14 May 4PM 24 min

Inside Your Pocket: The Spaza Economy

South Africa’s informal economy is far more powerful than most people realize. Shop2Shop’s Annelene Dippenaar explains how spaza shops circulate money locally, support manufacturers, and create jobs where formal retail doesn’t reach. We unpack the R20‑to‑economy value chain, the daily challenges traders face, and the tools that could transform township…

14 May 4PM 14 min

Karooooo’s delivers record subscriber growth.

Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto joins Kaya Biz to unpack a strong FY2026 performance: 16% subscriber growth, 19% subscription revenue, and a bold investment push into sales capacity and AI-driven productivity. We explore margin pressure, global expansion, and why the company is confident about delivering up to 24% revenue growth in…

14 May 2PM 13 min

Spotify on Powering Africa’s Music Talent

Spotify is investing in Africa’s creator economy—from artist education to studio access and global visibility. Jocelyne Muhutu‑Rémy discusses royalties, financial inclusion, emerging genres, and how Spotify is shaping the future of African music.

13 May 4PM 12 min

Ekasinomics – SmartStart drives township education.

SmartStart has just won the 2026 Skoll Award for Social Innovation. Lilja Lakic explains how a women‑led, community‑owned early learning model is transforming townships, empowering 15 000 micro‑entrepreneurs and reaching 160 000 children weekly—with a target of one million by 2030.

13 May 4PM 11 min

SME Funding Demand & Repayments Surge

GroWise Capital reports its strongest portfolio performance since inception, with rising approval rates, bigger deal sizes, and improved repayment behaviour across all segments. Jonti Strimling breaks down what’s driving SME resilience — and which sectors are powering new demand.

13 May 4PM 16 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: A New Pathway for MSME Funding

Access to finance remains the biggest hurdle for South Africa’s small businesses. Finfind CEO Darlene Menzies explains how a new partnership with the Durban Chamber is helping MSMEs become funding‑ready—from automated matching tools to centralized funder databases and data‑driven insights

13 May 2PM 17 min

Transnet opens rail lines to 11 operators

South Africa's state rail firm Transnet SOC Ltd. today granted 11 private companies concessions to operate trains on its freight network. This is an effort to put forward necessary reforms that are expected to improve logistical bottlenecks that have constrained economic growth. For more on this, we're joined by Moshe…

13 May 2PM 5 min

Dipula delivers a 20% distributable earnings jump

Dipula Properties posts a 20% jump in interim distributable earnings, boosted by strategic acquisitions, stronger tenant retention, and a growing solar footprint. CEO Izak Petersen unpacks the numbers, the outlook for retail‑led property, and why Dipula has upgraded its full‑year guidance.

13 May 2PM 15 min

How Boss Babes Is Using Tech for Good

Boss Babes has grown into one of SA’s most influential digital empowerment platforms. Founder Kovini Moodley shares how intentional tech use, mental‑health advocacy, mentorship and #ShareSisonke are driving national impact — and what’s next for this fast‑growing social‑impact movement.

12 May 3PM 10 min

SA’s E‑commerce Repositioning

A new cross‑border e‑commerce report signals a shift: consumers now prioritise certainty over low prices. SAIEA’s Zandile Nzalo breaks down slowing growth, trust gaps, logistics pressures, and how local platforms and SMEs can compete in a market where reliability is the new currency.

12 May 3PM 15 min