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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
5,335 Episodes
540 – 560

Mergers and Acquistions scene in SA.

GUEST – Andrew Bahlmann, chief executive: Corporate and Advisory, Deal Leaders International. With both local and global uncertainty making investors tread carefully, it’s no surprise that deal activity has cooled — for now. DealMakers reports 87 transactions worth R176.4 billion for the quarter, with real estate leading the charge, followed…
27 May 1PM 12 min

Avis owner Zeda delivers double digit earnings growth.

GUEST - Ramasela Ganda is the Group CEO of Zeda Limited Key Performance Highlights (H1 FY2025) • Revenue of R5.2 billion and EBITDA margins maintained at 34% • Operating profit up 5.4% and superior margins of 16%, an increase of 100 basis points • HEPS and BEPS grew 11.2% and…
27 May 1PM 12 min

Africa Day: The case for Africans investing in Africa.

GUEST – Mpho Mtsi - Client Director at Old Mutual Investment Group Amid destabilising uncertainty following the whirlwind first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Africa has been caught in the crossfire of shifting alliances, market turbulence and a global tariff tit-for-tat. Yet, despite all these headwinds, the case…
26 May 4PM 15 min

Pick n Pay Trading loss reduced by R1 billion.

GUEST: Sean Summers – Pick n Pay CEO Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers joined KayaBiz to provide an in-depth update on the retailer’s progress in the first year of its multi-year recovery strategy. The Group reduced its trading loss by R1 billion, a 64% improvement year-on-year—well ahead of its…
26 May 4PM 13 min

Barloworld results demonstrate ongoing strength and stability.

GUEST - Dominic Sewela - Barloworld Group Chief Executive Officer. Barloworld has reported a solid interim performance for the six months ended 31 March 2025, demonstrating resilience and operational discipline in a complex trading environment. Group CEO Dominic Sewela joined KayaBiz to unpack the results and share the company’s outlook…
26 May 4PM 11 min

African Bank Group celebrates 50 years with 15% Profit Growth.

GUEST – Kennedy Bungane – CEO of African Bank We are joined in studio by Kennedy Bungane, CEO of African Bank Group, as the institution marks its 50th anniversary with a solid set of interim results and continued strategic momentum. For the six months ending 31 March 2025, African Bank…
26 May 4PM 16 min

Altron celebrates 60th anniversary with strong growth in profitability.

GUEST – Werner Kapp – Altron CEO In this conversation we speak to Altron CEO Werner Kapp as the company celebrates its 60th anniversary with a strong set of results and a clear strategy for sustainable, tech-driven growth. Despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty, Altron has delivered a 27% rise…
26 May 4PM 13 min

How South Africa’s just energy transition is being threatened by corporate interests

GUEST – Tracey Davies, executive director of Just Share For this conversation we turn the spotlight on a new and explosive report by non-profit organisation Just Share, titled “The Obstruction Playbook: How corporate lobbying threatens South Africa’s Just Transition.” At a time when the urgency of climate action is clearer…
22 May 2PM 12 min

The Hidden Costs of Estate Planning Every Family Should Know

GUEST - Nokuzola Cossie, Head of Fiduciary at Standard Bank Wealth and Investment Have you ever wondered what would happen to your assets if something unexpected were to happen? It’s not the most cheerful thought, but it’s an important one. Estate planning might sound like something only the very wealthy…
22 May 2PM 12 min

Life Healthcare 2025: Expansion and innovation pay off with strong interim performance.

GUEST – Peter Wharton-Hood, chief executive officer at Life Healthcare Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2025, highlighting robust operational growth, strategic capacity expansion, and continued investment in key healthcare initiatives across Southern Africa. “We are pleased with the…
22 May 2PM 9 min

Soaring subscription bills may indicate subscription fatigue in SA households

GUEST – Doret Jooste - Standard Bank’s Head of Money Management and Advisory Wi-Fi and data have become everyday essentials in many South African households, providing connectivity to the world through entertainment, social media, and global news. For many, these offer relief from daily stress – but they’ve also fuelled…
20 May 2PM 14 min

In conversation with SASOL CEO, Simon Baloyi

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi joins us to unpack the energy giant’s bold and controversial strategic pivot. Despite slashing its emissions-reduction capex by up to 70%, Sasol maintains it will still meet its 30% carbon reduction target by 2030. But how? Baloyi outlines a revised roadmap that leans on improving coal…
20 May 2PM 17 min

The Business of Art: Where creativity meets capital.

GUEST - Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art. In this conversation, we spotlight the booming business of art in South Africa where creativity meets capital. At the heart of the conversation: Marlene Dumas, the iconic South African painter, whose work “Miss January” just shattered records, selling for a staggering…
20 May 2PM 21 min

BUDGET 3.0: What other options exist for government to raise revenue?

GUEST – Duma Gqubule - Research associate at the Social Policy Initiative With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ruling out a VAT increase in the upcoming budget, the question arises: what other levers can government pull to boost revenue without deepening inequality?
20 May 2PM 10 min

Famous Brands delivers revenue growth, dividend and improved profitability.

GUEST – Darren Hele – CEO of Famous Brands Famous Brands, Africa’s leading branded food services franchisor, announces its annual results for the year ended 28 February 2025. The Group's financial performance demonstrated resilience despite difficult trading conditions, with revenue increasing by 3.2% to R8.3 billion (2024: R8.0 billion), and…
19 May 2PM 9 min
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