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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.
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Property market trends for 2026

South Africa’s property market in 2026 will be shaped less by expansion and more by resilience, adaptability, and risk management, according to Waldo Marcus, Director at TPN Credit Bureau. With residential rental shortages driving escalations of 4.5% to 5.5%, commercial rentals under pressure, and widening disparities between well-governed and poorly…
21 Jan 2PM 17 min

What ABSA,Standard Bank executive moves signal for SA Banking business

There’s a shuffling of executives among the big banks, last year saw Jason Quinn, interim CEO of Absa leaving Absa and heading to Nedbank to take up the reign as CEO as well as Kenny Fihla leaving Standard Bank and going to Absa. Zwelakhe Mzwakhe Mnguni, Chief Investment Officer &…
21 Jan 2PM 8 min

Global fashion, local impact and lessons from Valentino’s business legacy

The fashion world is marking the passing of Italian designer Valentino Garavani, the founder of the Valentino fashion house and one of the architects of modern luxury. Over decades, his work became closely associated with global fashion capitals and with retailers and luxury groups that helped take haute couture into…
20 Jan 3PM 22 min

Unpacking 2026 global soft power index

South Africa has dropped two places in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index, now coming in at 43rd overall. Nzinga Qunta and Jeremy Sampson, chairman, Brand Finance Africa, take a closer look at what this ranking means for South Africa, how we stack up against regional peers, and what needs…
20 Jan 3PM 17 min

IMF forecasts resilient 2026 growth driven by AI amid easing

The International Monetary Fund again edged its 2026 global growth forecast higher on Monday as businesses and economies adapt to U.S. tariffs that have eased in recent months and a continued AI investment boom that has fueled asset wealth and expectations of productivity gains. Andre Cilliers, Currency Strategist at Treasury…
20 Jan 3PM 9 min

SA's role in annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week, South Africa is presenting a pipeline of investment-ready infrastructure projects aimed at attracting global capital and long-term partnerships.Is it still useful for South Africa to be there, or would the effort be better spent fixing problems back home? Chief Economist…
19 Jan 1PM 19 min

Careers Corner: Job Guide for 2026

Pnet has released its latest Job Market Trends Report, including the Pnet Job Guide for 2026, revealing where joand Customer success at Pnet. Paul Byrne, Head of Insights, Customers Success at Pnet.
19 Jan 1PM 19 min

EXPLAINER - Why some sports stars are worth more than companies.

An 18-year-old footballer valued at more than R6 billion has reignited a global debate: how do we really put a price on modern sports stars? Following a new long-term contract at Barcelona, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been named the world’s most valuable footballer — outranking established global icons and…
15 Jan 3PM 22 min

Why central bank independence matters.

GUEST – Prof Jannie Rossouw - Honorary professor at Wits Business School and economist at Altitude Wealth Central bank independence refers to a central bank’s ability to formulate and implement monetary policy - such as setting interest rates and managing liquidity - without direct control or interference from the political…
15 Jan 3PM 19 min

South Africa at Davos 2026: The Investment Message SA Is Taking to the World.

GUEST - Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand South Africa As global leaders gather in Davos under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, South Africa is stepping onto one of the world’s most influential stages to make its investment case amid heightened geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change. With…
15 Jan 3PM 10 min

EKASINOMICS - The Media Krate: Re-imagining Township Out-of-Home Media.

GUEST: Kabelo Kale, Strategic Lead & Head of Operations at The Media Krate Township walls are more than advertising space they are economic engines, cultural storytellers and community assets. On this edition of Ekasinomics, we sit down in studio with Kabelo Kale of The Media Krate, a Black female-owned out-of-home…
14 Jan 4PM 29 min

Where the Jobs Will Be in 2026 – And Where Competition Will Be Toughest.

GUEST - Paul Byrne - Head Of Insights & Customer Success at Pnet As South Africans look ahead to 2026 with cautious optimism, the big question remains: where are the real job opportunities? Pnet’s latest Job Market Trends Report paints a clear picture of a labour market under pressure, with…
14 Jan 3PM 18 min
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