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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
4,723 Episodes
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SA manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note

GUEST – Amith Singh, National Manager, Manufacturing, Nedbank Commercial Banking SA’s manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a weaker footing with total annual production declining by 0.4% compared with 2023. According to Stats SA’s latest data, manufacturing production decreased by 1.2% in December 2024 compared with the same month in the…
11 Feb 7AM 8 min

SA’s real retirement age is 80, according to Sanlam Corporate’s recent findings

GUEST - Nzwa Shoniwa, Managing Executive at Sanlam Umbrella Solutions The true retirement age in South Africa is closer to 80 rather than the traditionally expected 65, according to Sanlam Corporate. This “retirement age gap” has significant implications for individuals, businesses, and the state. Sanlam Corporate says employers need to…
10 Feb 1PM 29 min

The business of broadcasting big sports events in South Africa

GUEST – Nqobile Ndlovu - Cash N Sport Research Director. This past weekend, football fans across South Africa were glued to their screens as Mamelodi Sundowns faced off against Orlando Pirates in a highly anticipated clash. Whether you watched the match on traditional TV or via a streaming platform, one…
10 Feb 1PM 15 min

What impact will Trump's tariff threats and policies have on SA's economy?

GUEST - Sanisha Packirisamy, chief economist at Momentum Investments Investor confidence is likely to remain rattled in the context of ongoing market volatility in response to US President Donald Trump’s policy announcements and tariff threats. The US imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10%…
10 Feb 1PM 13 min

Mining Indaba: South African Airways at the Forefront of Mining Connectivity

GUEST: Chantal Seraho - SAA Country Manager: DRC SAA stands uniquely positioned to be the airline, strategically connecting key mining hubs across the continent and beyond. An airline at the southern tip of Africa capable of seamlessly flying investors from Australia to Southern Africa, West Africa, and East Africa. Our…
6 Feb 3PM 5 min

EKASINOMICS – How Luno became South Africa’s leading cryptocurrency app?

GUEST – Christo de Wit, Luno’s SA country manager. We take a closer look at Luno’s incredible rise—from a bold startup to becoming South Africa’s leading crypto company. We reflect on the challenges, breakthroughs, and market shifts that shaped its journey in the ever-evolving world of digital assets. What did…
5 Feb 4PM 25 min

BASA Transformation report: SA banks seek new scorecard on apartheid-redress plans

GUEST – Bongiwe Kunene – Managing Director of Banking Association SA A South African banking-lobby group wants the government to complete a review of a charter created to address inequalities brought about by apartheid to ensure it gives an accurate gauge of lenders’ performance. The government began the review of…
5 Feb 3PM 16 min

Mining Indaba: Mining done right should benefit local communities.

GUEST - Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi – Royal Bafokeng Nation King. On the sidelines of the mining indaba, KayaBiz caught up with His Majesty, the King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, to explore how his people have successfully built a future beyond mining. With only 4% of the community directly dependent…
5 Feb 3PM 6 min

Mining Indaba Reflection

GUEST – Peter Major - Director a Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions As Day 2 of Mining Indaba comes to a close, the conversations have been rich with insights, commitments, and bold visions for the future of the mining industry. From sustainability pledges to discussions on community impact and technological…
5 Feb 9AM 19 min

SA has R4.5bn worth of unclaimed dividends – How to claim.

GUEST - Vuyo Lee - Director: Marketing & Corporate Affairs at the JSE In SA, there is approximately R4.5bn worth of unclaimed dividends ready to be claimed. Currently, about 309,900 South Africans are eligible for unclaimed dividends from companies like Old Mutual, Sasol and Naspers, to name a few. Claiming…
4 Feb 12PM 14 min

Mining Indaba: Sasol and Anglo join forces to develop home-grown green diesel

GUEST - Danie Cronje, Senior Vice President for Business Building at Sasol Sasol and Anglo American have partnered to develop green diesel, something the two companies believe would be "transformative" given the potential to cut fuel emissions by as much as 90%. In a signing ceremony which took place on…
4 Feb 12PM 9 min

Long Term Stock Picks for 2025

GUEST – Chantal Marx, Head of Investment Research at FNB Wealth and Investments Last year was a strong year in global equity markets, with the perennially underperforming JSE also delivering a decent showing. The S&P 500 had a bumper year after a very strong 2023 as the AI revolution continued…
3 Feb 2PM 15 min

Entertainment and media markets in Africa show resilience amid global challenges: PwC 

GUEST – Charles Stuart, PwC South Africa Entertainment and Media Partner Africa’s entertainment and media industry expected to outpace global growth in the next five years, driven by internet advertising and streaming services Entertainment & Media (E&M) markets across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are showing resilience against a backdrop…
3 Feb 2PM 14 min

Trump threatens to cut U.S. funding to South Africa:

In a shocking announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all future funding to South Africa will be halted until a full investigation into land expropriation is completed. Citing concerns over alleged human rights violations, Trump took to Truth Social to condemn the policy, calling it a “massive human…
3 Feb 2PM 11 min

SA household resilience is on the recovery path – Altron index

GUEST - Dr Roelof Botha - Economist The results of the most recent Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) were released this month, confirming the continued financial pressure on South African households, mainly due to the high interest rates over the past two years, which have raised the average debt…
3 Feb 2PM 11 min

Mining Indaba

How technological advancements can facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions across various parts of the supply chain. GUEST – Gerhard Bolt - Principal, Head of Decarbonisation, Europe, Middle East and Africa at dss+ The world's premier mining conference is underway, and we’re diving into the critical conversations shaping the future…
3 Feb 2PM 9 min

Mining Indaba Reflections:

After an eventful week at Mining Indaba, we reflect on the biggest takeaways from the conference. From critical discussions on sustainability and responsible mining to the role of policy, technology, and investment in shaping the industry’s future, we unpack the key moments that could define the next era of mining…
3 Feb 2PM 13 min
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