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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
4,686 Episodes
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Local capital markets’ role in supporting sustainable development.

GUEST – Heidi Barends, Head of Sustainable Finance, Absa CIB Amid global economic uncertainty, the need for strong local capital markets has never been clearer. These markets are vital for driving growth, attracting investment, and fostering innovation. In places like Kenya, local currency funding can shield economies from global shocks,…
26 Mar 1PM 13 min

Debt repayments are crushing South Africans' finances – 1Life Survey

GUEST – Hayley Parry, Money Coach and Facilitator at 1Life’s Truth About Money. The latest annual 1Life Insurance Generational Wealth Survey reveals that the majority of South Africans are struggling to accumulate wealth due to financial constraints, with many forced to take on additional jobs or side hustles to make…
26 Mar 1PM 13 min

CAREER’S CORNER – Will Your Salary Increase Actually Leave You Worse Off?

GUEST – Tanya Tosen, tax and remuneration specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa Who wouldn’t love a salary increase of over 5% this year? Most employees would be happy with a raise that keeps up with inflation. But in 2025, even an inflation-related increase might not be enough to keep up…
24 Mar 2PM 17 min

Property market segments driving residential purchases right now.

GUEST - Jonathan Kohler, CEO and founder of Landsdowne Property Group In this conversation, we dive into the latest developments in the property market with Jonathan Kohler, CEO and founder of Landsdowne Property Group. We discuss how the repo rate hold is expected to dampen investor and homebuyer sentiment, especially…
24 Mar 2PM 33 min

Retail confidence edged down slightly in Q1 2025, retreating from 54% to 50%.

GUEST – Nomvelo Moima - Junior Economist · Bureau for Economic Research (BER) According to the latest Retail Survey from the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), business sentiment in the sector remains generally positive despite some emerging risks. The BER highlighted that although certain businesses experienced a slight dip in confidence, the…
24 Mar 2PM 7 min

Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming to retire after 26 years with the Group

GUEST – Anthony Leeming – CEO of Sun International Sun International has announced that long-serving CEO Anthony Leeming will retire at the end of December 2025, following 26 years with the group. Leeming will step down from his leadership role on 1 July 2025 but will remain with the company…
24 Mar 2PM 10 min

Predatory lending and debt abuse as a human rights issue in SA.

GUEST - Samantha Moyana - Debt Counsellor, National Debt Advisors As South Africa observes Human Rights Day, the focus is often on the nation’s hard-won freedoms. But beyond the political and social discussions, a critical and often overlooked issue threatens the financial well-being of millions—predatory lending and debt abuse. With…
20 Mar 2PM 15 min

Does birth order impact your investing style?

GUEST – René Basson, Head of Brand at Satrix Does the order in which you're born shape the way you handle money? Some studies suggest that firstborns tend to be more risk-averse, preferring safer investments, while younger siblings, often seen as more adventurous, may gravitate toward higher-risk options like equities…
20 Mar 2PM 7 min

Repo rate unchanged: Impact on homeowners and aspiring buyers.

GUEST – Bradd Bendall, National Head of Sales at BetterBond. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has once again decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 7.50%, a move that has significant implications for both current property owners and aspiring homebuyers. With inflation risks still present and economic growth…
20 Mar 2PM 11 min

SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

GUEST – Johann Els - Old Mutual Group Chief Economist The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has once again opted to hold the repo rate at 7.50%, keeping the prime lending rate steady at 11.00%. This decision, though expected by many economists, comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty…
20 Mar 2PM 13 min

Cybercrime: South Africa most targeted country in Africa – Report

GUEST – Pieter Stemmet, the Technical Operations Manager at ESET South Africa has emerged as the most targeted country in Africa for ransomware and infostealer attacks, accounting for over 40% of ransomware incidents and nearly 35% of infostealer attacks across the continent in the second half of 2024. With its…
19 Mar 2PM 15 min

TV licences are outdated, but is a streaming levy the right fix?

GUEST – Leslie Adams – Sales Director at Reach Africa The traditional TV licence model in South Africa is crumbling, with less than 20% of licence holders actually paying their fees. As a result, the government is exploring alternative funding options for the SABC—one of which is a levy on…
19 Mar 2PM 10 min

Why SARS has struggled to crack down on tax evasion among High-Net-Worth Individuals.

GUEST – Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting SA. South Africa’s tax system is under immense pressure. While just 1.6 million individuals shoulder the bulk of personal income tax, an estimated 100,000 millionaires are managing to evade their tax obligations entirely. This…
19 Mar 2PM 10 min

Consumer inflation remains unchanged in February.

GUEST – Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist We are unpacking the latest inflation data in South Africa and what it means for households, businesses, and policymakers. According to Statistics SA, annual consumer inflation remained steady at 3.2% in February, lower than economists had expected. While fuel prices continue to ease…
19 Mar 2PM 10 min

When a Promotion Promise is Broken – What Can Employees Do?

GUEST - Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist Promises of promotion can be a powerful motivator for employees, encouraging hard work, loyalty, and dedication. But what happens when an employer fails to follow through? Whether due to shifting company priorities, budget constraints, or empty assurances, a broken promise can…
18 Mar 2PM 10 min
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