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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
5,391 Episodes
2860 – 2880

LEGALLY SPEAKING: Can your boss can read your emails in South Africa?

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated (and for some, cemented) the work from home trend. As a result, many employers are increasingly turning to employee monitoring technology to replace the physical employee oversight once enjoyed in the office. While employers have many legitimate reasons for monitoring employee activity, the decision to…
24 Aug 2022 2AM 17 min

INSIDE YOUR BIZZ: Black managers in investment, life insurers far below targets.

Life insurers and asset management firms' BEE scores have improved materially since they started reporting on their transformation targets in 2018. However, they are still a long way from achieving their management control and employment equity goals, and it doesn't help that they spend far too little than they should…
24 Aug 2022 2AM 13 min

Consumer Price Inflation continues on upward trajectory.

South Africa’s Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has continued on its upward trajectory. The figures that Statistics South Africa has released show that annual inflation was up 7.8% in July 2022, from 7.4% in June 2022. The CPI increased by 1.5 percent in July 2022. Data shows that the cost of…
24 Aug 2022 2AM 7 min

Telkom Business Fibre.

Telkom Business has launched new Endless Fibre propositions, aimed at small and medium businesses. Telkom Business’ Endless Fibre packages helps businesses to unlimit their future growth, unlimit their workspace as well as unlimit their digital presence. All of which drives our key narrative for this campaign. Unlimit your business. Unlimit…
23 Aug 2022 4AM 11 min

Sasol declares record dividend, buoyed by high crude, chemical prices.

Sasol has declared a gross final cash dividend of R14.70 per share for the year ended in June as high crude and chemicals prices pushed earnings higher. The dividend is the first to be declared since 2019, it is also the highest dividend per share paid by the synthetic fuels…
23 Aug 2022 4AM 12 min

ALLAN GRAY FEATURE: How to be financially resilient in a rising inflation.

Most of us know what it means to build resilience in the context of health and wellness. But, what does it mean to be financially resilient? Building financial resilience can help investors manage the impact of rising inflation and interest rates. Cedrick Pila, IFA Distribution regional manager at Allan Gray,…
23 Aug 2022 4AM 11 min

ITS MY HOUSE: Everything you need to know about getting the most in investment.

Property is a hot commodity, and rarely does an investment trends and buyer appetite, says Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties area principal for Durban Coastal. Reynolds said that a regular question that crops up is how best to maximise a property investment, whether it be a primary residence or an…
23 Aug 2022 4AM 18 min

Nearly half of SA women unemployed - Stats SA.

Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2022 on Tuesday morning. The unemployment rate fell by 0.6% to 33.9%. Maluleke says 47% of South African women were recorded as economically inactive.
23 Aug 2022 4AM 7 min

TECH & INNOVATION: Student start-up gives peers ‘wings’ to fly.

Distribution costs are typically one of the most significant expenses for airlines, usually because of the technology involved. AirStudent connects directly with airlines to reduce those costs, and in turn passes savings on to customers. This strategy has helped the company to grow rapidly and net an undisclosed investment from…
23 Aug 2022 4AM 13 min

Rand at risk with Godongwana's fate in balance.

The rand faces a fresh challenge amid uncertainty about the fate of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who’s battling allegations of sexual assault and may be forced to step down. Should Godongwana be sidelined just two months ahead of a budget update, the rand would likely extend a decline sparked by…
22 Aug 2022 2AM 7 min

DBSA reports record profit for the year.

State-owned development finance institution Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has reported a record R3.8-billion net profit for the financial year ended March 31, showing a profitability increase of more than 168% from R1.4-billion in the previous financial year. The profit increase was influenced by an 18% growth in net…
22 Aug 2022 2AM 8 min

Wealth Creation: Treasury's two-pot retirement savings system explained.

Since National Treasury published the draft legislation for the two-pot retirement system, one of South Africa's largest pension administrators has been fielding queries from clients who are ready to cash out what they can. Some of Alexforbes' umbrella fund members wanted to know when exactly they can access their savings…
22 Aug 2022 2AM 19 min

I know who did it! – Is it my duty to disclose to my employer?

This question arises often in the workplace and employees are faced with a serious conundrum. Do I tell my employer, or should I just keep my nose out of my fellow colleague’s business? To keep the answer short and simple – yes, you must! By failing to disclose any knowledge…
22 Aug 2022 2AM 15 min

The non-profit sector conundrum: value vs volume.

The surge in inflation appears to have no end in sight as the cost of goods and services continues to rise steeply. For those fortunate enough to have an income, managing the monthly budget is becoming more challenging, while the unemployed and those solely reliant on social grants for survival…
22 Aug 2022 1AM 6 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET: What to do when SARS sends you a letter of demand.

What do you do when SARS sends you a letter of demand for payment or, even worse, takes money directly from your bank account? This is the reality faced by many South African taxpayers and SARS is under pressure to collect as much as possible due to their budget shortfall…
18 Aug 2022 1AM 16 min

Exxaro's half-year earnings soar 145% to R10bn.

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Diversified resources group Exxaro on Thursday reported increased half-year revenue, earnings and sufficient cash flow to fund capital expenditure and dividends. Group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 145% to R10 603-million on mainly the 142% increase in coal Ebitda in the six…
18 Aug 2022 1AM 11 min

Zimbabwe hails gold coin success and wants to issue more.

Gold coins used as currency in Zimbabwe will soon be available in smaller denominations, the central bank says. Sky-rocketing inflation saw people rushing to cash in their Zimbabwean dollars for US dollars, to stop their savings losing value. This led to a shortage of US currency and drove up exchange…
18 Aug 2022 1AM 8 min

SA households were R1.2 trillion poorer in the three months to end June.

South African households were collectively R1.23 trillion poorer in the three months to the end of June, when compared to the corresponding period in 2021. This is according to the latest Momentum-Unisa Household Wealth Index report, which tracks the wealth of households based on subtracting the value of their outstanding…
18 Aug 2022 1AM 11 min
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