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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
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Longevity & Earning capacity in sports

GUEST – Nqobile Ndlovu - Cash N Sport Research Director Longevity and earning capacity are two key factors that influence a professional athlete's career. While athletic talent and skill are crucial, the ability to sustain a long and successful career often depends on these two elements.
10 Oct 2PM 12 min

Understanding how SA's insurers cover mental health related matters

GUEST - Tom Crotty, Head of Risk Optimisation at Liberty Stress, anxiety, and depression are taking a heavy toll on South Africans. According to Liberty’s 2023 claim statistics, mental health challenges are emerging as a health risk and in light of this, the insurer is encouraging South Africans to prioritise…
10 Oct 2PM 12 min

Bad news for South Africans who love chicken

GUEST - Fred Hume, Managing Director of Hume International Hume International managing director Fred Hume said irrational import bans on poultry lead to South Africans paying far more for their favourite protein than necessary. Hume pointed out that the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) price of one kilogram of mechanically…
10 Oct 2PM 11 min

Sasria still recovering from 2021 riots

GUEST – Dirk Kunz - Sasria’s Chief Financial Officer Financial Highlights: •Total assets increased to R16.4 billion (2023: R14.1 billion). •Insurance revenue grew by 17.67% to R5.25 billion (2023: R4.46 billion). •Profit for the year stood at R3.33 billion, reflecting Sasria's operational resilience and efficiency. •Investment income saw a notable…
10 Oct 2PM 12 min

Metair to buy financially distressed AutoZone for R290 Million – But why?

GUEST - Paul O’Flaherty - Metair CEO JSE-listed Metair Investments will buy financially distressed aftermarket auto parts retailer AutoZone in a R290 million deal as part of the latter’s business rescue plan. Metair – an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of automotive components and energy storage solutions – confirmed the…
10 Oct 2PM 5 min

Stats SA's latest Mining and Manufacturing data analysis

GUEST - Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist The latest mining and manufacturing data in South Africa have shown mixed results, with the former coming in better than expected and the latter worse than anticipated. The latest Stats SA data showed that mining production increased from a contraction of 1.0% in…
10 Oct 2PM 7 min

EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, why is that?

GUEST - NAFISA AKABOR – Tech & EV Journalist EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, driven by factors such as government incentives, growing consumer awareness, and the availability of more affordable models. However, challenges such as load shedding, limited charging infrastructure, and high upfront costs continue to hinder…
9 Oct 8AM 10 min

ARIA sees Transnet unbundling as a significant milestone for South Africa's rail sector

GUEST - Mesela Kope-Nhlapo - CEO of African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions: Transnet Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). This strategic unbundling represents a pivotal…
9 Oct 8AM 10 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Prevent your business from being involved in a money laundering scheme

GUEST - Dewald van Rensburg - Investigator at AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism & Steven Powell, head of ENSafrica's forensics practice The funds are deemed as illicit as they often originate from fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, or other unlawful activities or predicate crimes. Money laundering operations have serious negative impacts…
9 Oct 8AM 15 min

SARS confirms criminal sanctions for Crypto non-compliance

GUEST - Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance – Tax Consulting SA The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a stern warning to taxpayers who hold digital currencies, emphasising that failing to declare crypto assets on tax returns will not be tolerated. Sars highlighted…
9 Oct 8AM 12 min

Old Mutual launches cellphone service with data packages starting at R5

GUEST - Moses Duma - Old Mutual Finance Head of Customer Engagement Old Mutual, a leader in the insurance industry, has launched a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service. The insurance giant will be offering competitive mobile services designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic and connected world. Old…
8 Oct 2PM 9 min

ALLAN GRAY: Is the SA equity market in recovery?

The South African equity market has delivered a muted performance in recent years – as various structural challenges have weighed down sentiment and created a difficult operating environment for businesses to thrive. The formation of a government of national unity (GNU) has prompted many investors to reconsider South Africa’s prospects,…
8 Oct 2PM 13 min

Gauteng Embarks on Residential Property Rebound

GUEST - Gavin Lomberg, CEO at ooba Home Loans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many prospective homebuyers left the country’s economic hub in search of coastal homes and added lifestyle benefits, however, the latest data shows encouraging signs of recovery in Gauteng’s residential property market. “There are strong signs pointing to…
8 Oct 2PM 15 min

Retailers not cutting food prices fast enough, says Competition Commission.

GUEST – Khali Ranenyeni, Principal Economist at Competition Commission Competition Commission economists have warned that food prices are still too high for minimum wage households to afford, even in the face of cooling price pressures and lower fuel prices. The latest edition of the Essential Food Price Monitoring Report by…
7 Oct 2PM 15 min
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