Kaya 959 Kaya Biz

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
5,399 Episodes
1720 – 1740

Total in-store card spend for December 2023 amounted to R112.5 billion.

GUEST - Solly Bellingan, Head of Marketing at BankservAfrica Despite a generally bleak economic backdrop, total in-store card spend for December 2023 amounted to R112.5 billion, an almost 13% increase year on year. Grocery stores and supermarkets were particularly busy, with sales almost doubling in value to R50 billion, while…
23 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

ELECTIONS 2024: Emerging markets brace for wave of elections

GUEST – Dr Martyn Davies – Emerging Markets expert Emerging markets are gearing up for their biggest election year in decades, with investors focused on fiscal discipline and populist shifts that could stir markets and blur the outlook for some key economies.
23 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

Clicks retail sales rose by 11.8% driven by a strong festive season.

GUEST - Bertina Engelbrecht – CLICKS Group Chief executive South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group said on Tuesday retail sales for its 20-week period rose by 11.8% driven by strong festive season trading and growth in personal care, beauty and essentials such as cleaning products. Sales in comparable stores increased…
23 Jan 2024 3PM 11 min

The types of short-term insurance that cover different risks.

GUEST – Peter Nkhuna - Senior Assistant Ombudsman at the Office of Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance In a world where uncertainty is a constant, insurance provides a safety net for individuals and businesses. While traditional insurance policies often span years or even decades, there’s a growing need for short-term insurance…
22 Jan 2024 3PM 24 min

Who protects consumers from fraudulent car dealerships?

GUEST – Thembinkosi Pantsi, the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) Vice Chairperson How can you differentiate credible car dealerships from the problematic ones? What are the important 'must haves' to look out for when searching for a trustworthy car dealership?
22 Jan 2024 3PM 14 min

JSE Quarterly Rebalance explained: How does this affect you as a shareholder?

GUEST – Grant Nader - Senior Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers Every three months the Johannesburg Stock Exchange rebalances the FTSE/JSE indices. This takes place in March, June, September and December. Changes constituted in the rebalancing are implemented on the third Friday of the respective month.
22 Jan 2024 3PM 11 min

CEOs are optimistic about global economic growth prospects over the next 12-months.

GUEST - Xhanti Payi, PwC South Africa Senior Economist PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey found that global business leaders are more positive about economic growth in the next 12 months compared to their outlook a year ago. However, despite this positive sentiment, it appears as though many countries around…
22 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

SA’s logistical inefficiencies means more business for neighbouring countries.

GUEST - Hugo Pienaar, chief economist of Minerals Council SA Exporters in South Africa and other countries in the region are increasingly avoiding South Africa’s dismal rail and harbour logistics in favour of alternative routes to ensure their products reach markets timeously and efficiently, according to experts.
22 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

FOLLOW UP - Rea Vaya under business rescue

GUEST – Mahier Tayob – REA VAYA Business rescue practitioner The PioTrans Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP) Mahier Tayob met with the company’s creditors and shareholders this week. The entity was formed by a group of Soweto taxi owners to run the city’s first phase of its Bus Rapid Transport Service…
19 Jan 2024 3PM 9 min

World’s five richest men double their fortunes as poorest 60 percent lose money

GUEST - Kwesi Obeng, Accountable Governance Lead, Oxfam in Africa Poverty inequality across the world is exploding, with the rich hoarding a disproportionate amount of global wealth while the already vulnerable are getting fewer resources. That’s according to a new report released this week by the nongovernmental organisation Oxfam. The…
18 Jan 2024 3PM 15 min

DAY 4 of World Economic Forum: Mining and Energy

GUEST – Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa - CEO of Exxaro Resources Key among sectors to be highlighted at the WEF meeting is energy. South Africa, in pursuit of a just transition away from fossil fuels, is seeking sustainable development-driven solutions to ensure access to electricity for its growing population and industrialised…
18 Jan 2024 3PM 9 min

DAY 4 of World Economic Forum:

GUEST – Nishlan Samugh, Investec Group Finance Director The private sector remains a key partner in economic growth and the state is committed to improving the business climate for both local and international companies operating in the country. Initiatives under way include reducing data costs and improving broadband access; making…
18 Jan 2024 3PM 5 min

CWU to fight planned retrenchements at the Post Office

GUEST – Nathen Bowers, CWU National Bargaining Co-ordinator Organised labour urges a rethink after creditors approve a plan that includes massive retrenchments. Up to 6 000 South African Post Office workers – more than half the current workforce – stand to lose their jobs by the end of March. But…
17 Jan 2024 3PM 9 min

EKASINOMICS: Luxury stationery brand, Thuto Stationery

GUEST: LEVI MNGUNI - CEO & founder of Thuto Stationery Levi Mnguni used to supply stationery at schools when he came up with an idea to design and create his own stationery. Mnguni, 33, who was born in Troya, Mpumalanga, is the proud owner of Thuto Stationery. Thuto Stationery is…
17 Jan 2024 3PM 14 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: The perception of EU companies outside of South Africa

GUEST – Donnée Kruger – Board member at the EU Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Southern Africa The survey of EU companies outside of South Africa was distributed electronically through a number of available databases, and responses were received from 328 potential investors across 18 different EU Member States…
17 Jan 2024 3PM 11 min

DAY 3 of the World Economic Forum: Role of Private Sector participation at WEF

GUEST - Bonang Mohale - Chairman of Bidvest Group Limited, and former BUSA president South Africa remains Africa’s most sophisticated economy in many areas, with leading infrastructure and its most diversified economy. Fiscally speaking, South Africa has been driving a number of reforms to help unlock investment, both domestic and…
17 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min
1720 – 1740