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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
5,387 Episodes
280 – 300

Momentum Group delivers record earnings

GUEST - Jeanette Marais - Momentum Group CEO Momentum Group delivered an exceptional set of results for the year ending 30 June 2025, with record normalised headline earnings (NHE) of R6.26 billion, up 41% on the prior financial year which was already a record year. Operating profit increased by 52%…
17 Sep 2025 2PM 13 min

Manufacturer confidence drops to lowest level in a year and a half – Absa Survey

GUEST – Sachin Chanderdhev - Absa Business Banking manufacturing sector specialist The Absa Manufacturing Survey decreased by ten points to 23 in the third quarter – its lowest level since the first quarter of 2024, with Absa noting that overall business confidence in the sector remains under severe pressure, despite…
16 Sep 2025 4PM 11 min

ALLAN GRAY - Protect your legacy with a valid will

GUEST - Reo Emmet, senior legal adviser at Allan Gray Statistics reveal that over three-quarters of South Africans don’t have a valid will in place. Sadly, this can lead to lengthy delays that often end in unfavourable outcomes for their loved ones after they pass away. This week we celebrate…
16 Sep 2025 4PM 14 min

Walmart SA: Global giant, local test

GUEST - Robbie Proctor, Investment Analyst, Anchor Capital Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has announced plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa (SA) before year-end. While the brand will be a new addition to the retail landscape, the company has been operating in SA since 2011, when…
16 Sep 2025 4PM 7 min

MultiChoice to reoganise SA operations for Canal+ deal.

GUEST - Mudiwa Gavaza - business writer for the Business Day and Financial Mail MultiChoice has officially begun restructuring its South African operations a key condition set by the Competition Tribunal before Canal+ can complete its R55-billion buyout of the pay-TV giant. Mudiwa Gavaza, business writer for Business Day and…
16 Sep 2025 4PM 11 min

Online retail now makes up nearly 10% of total retail sales in SA.

GUEST – Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx South Africa’s online shopping boom shows no signs of slowing. According to the latest Online Retail in South Africa 2025 report by World Wide Worx, online retail sales surged 35% in 2024, reaching R96-billion and are expected to hit R130-billion in…
15 Sep 2025 4PM 15 min

SA’s Big Four Banks: Earnings Up, Costs Tight, Digital Bets Rising

GUEST - Rivaan Roopnarain, PwC South Africa Banking and Capital Markets Partner In this conversation we dive into PwC’s Major Banks Analysis 2025, a detailed look at the performance of South Africa’s Big Four banks, Standard Bank, FNB, Absa and Nedbank. Despite operating in a climate of weak domestic growth,…
15 Sep 2025 4PM 15 min

EXPLAINER: How are adverts regulated in South Africa?

GUEST - Gail Schimmel, CEO of the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) In this conversation we unpack how advertising is regulated in South Africa and why truth in branding matters. Gail Schimmel, CEO of the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB), explains the role of the ARB in safeguarding consumer interests, setting industry…
15 Sep 2025 4PM 20 min

One Year Into The Two-Pot System: How Much Have South African’s Withdrawn?

Guest - Nzwa Shoniwa, Managing Executive: Sanlam Umbrella Solutions From 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025, Sanlam Corporate paid out approximately R4 billion across 223 000 emergency-pot claims with R1 billion in tax flowing to SARS. On average, we are paying out about R150 million a month, but when…
11 Sep 2025 1PM 14 min

Discovery Group Delivers 30% Rise In Profits

Guest - Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery South Africa and Discovery Bank Discovery has delivered record results, posting a 30% surge in profit and entering a new phase of scaled growth with its two main composites, Discovery South Africa and Vitality. We’re joined by Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery South…
11 Sep 2025 12PM 18 min

FirstRand Post 10% Rise In Earnings And An Impressive 20% Return On Equity

Guest – Mary Vilakazi – CEO of FirstRand South Africa’s largest banking group, FirstRand, has posted a 10% rise in earnings and an impressive 20% return on equity – well above peers – despite economic headwinds. In this episode, we speak to Mary Vilakazi, the Group CEO, about what drove…
11 Sep 2025 12PM 16 min

What Tractor Sales Tell Us About The State Of Agriculture In South Africa?

Guest – Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist Agricultural Machinery Sales indicate that August tractor sales of 700 units were 22% more than the 572 units sold in August last year. There have been welcome reactions from agricultural associations about the increase in machinery sales.
10 Sep 2025 1PM 20 min

Anglo And Teck Join Forces To Create Copper Giant

Guest – Peter Major – Mining analyst Anglo American and Teck have struck a deal that will reshape the global copper landscape, creating the world’s second-largest listed copper miner after BHP. The new company plans to invest C$4.5-billion in Canada over the next five years, extending the life of Highland…
10 Sep 2025 1PM 13 min

Inside Your Business - The Right to Disconnect In SA: What Employers Need To Know

Guest - Leila Moosa, senior associate at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr The global movement to give workers the “right to disconnect” from employer communication outside of working hours is gaining momentum, with Australia the latest country to adopt such laws. While South Africa has no immediate plans to follow suit, legal…
10 Sep 2025 1PM 16 min

Old Mutual Half-Year Earnings Jump 29%

Guest - Jurie Strydom – Old Mutual CEO Old Mutual has posted a strong set of interim results, with adjusted headline earnings rising 29% to R4.2bn, supported by exceptional underwriting performance at Old Mutual Insure and resilient equity markets. But beneath the topline growth lies a complex story of restructuring,…
10 Sep 2025 12PM 10 min

Growthpoint Earnings Boosted By SA Portfolio And Green Energy Push

Guest - Estienne de Klerk, South Africa CEO of Growthpoint Growthpoint Properties has delivered a resilient set of results, with distributable income rising 3.1% to R5bn on the back of a stronger showing across its three South African property sectors. Improved rental dynamics in retail and office, reduced vacancies, and…
10 Sep 2025 12PM 17 min

Tech & Innovation – How SA Businesses Can Navigate SWIFT Sanctions Threat

What would happen if South Africa were cut off from the SWIFT payment system? Beyond the headlines, such a disruption could upend trade, strain consumer access to goods, and test the resilience of local businesses. Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, joins us to unpack the real implications of a…
9 Sep 2025 1PM 15 min
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