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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
5,399 Episodes
3480 – 3500

75% of the SA Middle Class is in pretty good health

Two years into a global pandemic that targets people with vulnerable health and ‘co-morbidities’, there has arguably never been a greater emphasis on the value of a healthy lifestyle. However, lockdowns, social distancing and other protocols have seriously curbed people’s abilities to routinely go to gym, and to participate in…
15 Feb 2022 11AM 10 min

SA Government To Take Over Eskom’s Debt

South Africa’s government is considering taking over part or all of Eskom’s R392 billion debt as it seeks to restructure the cash-strapped power utility’s loan obligations, according to the International Monetary Fund. Dr Azar Jammine, Director And Chief Economist Of Econometrix, joins us to discuss.
14 Feb 2022 11AM 7 min

Can The Plumbing Industry Help Tackle Youth Unemployment?

One industry that has the potential to solve Youth unemployment in South Africa is Plumbing. The industry holds many opportunities for the youth because it is faced with an ageing workforce. Young people can easily enter the plumbing industry as the minimum requirement is Grade 9. Rendani Tshivula, a representative…
14 Feb 2022 11AM 18 min

The South African Remote Work Visa Proposal

South Africa’s department of home affairs is looking to introduce a remote working visa to attract the new breed of digital nomad. The Covid-19 pandemic has moved workers away from traditional office spaces. With remote work having become the standard – and hybrid models likely to replace permanent in-office schedules…
14 Feb 2022 11AM 5 min

What does the President need to address at SONA?

President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to clear a laundry list of demands as he delivers his State of the Nation Address (Sona) tonight, setting out the government’s plans for the year ahead and with pressure on him to rev the economy by strengthening structural reforms, amid rising unemployment and an…
10 Feb 2022 11AM 13 min

What do the Youth expect from SONA?

As a businessman operating in the youth market, Khethi Ngwenya, is CEO of South Africa’s biggest youth Marketing agency, SchoolMedia. SchoolMedia is a company that works with brands to create awareness and brand loyalty amongst the youth. He joins us to discuss what to expect from SONA for the future…
10 Feb 2022 11AM 4 min

Pivot Point: Andre Du Plessis, outgoing Capitec CFO and Financial Director

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Financial Director (FD) of the Capitec group, Andre du Plessis, will be retiring at the end of June ’22 after 22 years of dedicated service. André Du Plessis was one of the co-founders of Capitec Bank and instrumental in growing the bank to its leading…
10 Feb 2022 11AM 5 min

What A New Minimum Wage Means For Employees

The announcement of the new minimum wage for South Africa, received a warm welcome by South African wage earners. Based on the gazette published on Monday the 7th of February 2022, the national minimum wage is now R23.19 for each ordinary hour worked as of the 1st of March 2022…
9 Feb 2022 11AM 16 min

Legally Speaking: Side Hustle Discipline: What The Law Says About Side Hustle

With the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic still being felt, a growing number of South Africans in full-time employment are taking on a ‘side hustle’ to supplement their income. Remote working has also provided employees with a great opportunity to engage in secondary jobs, especially where once being at the…
9 Feb 2022 11AM 15 min

Ekasinomics: How the Floral Industry Navigates Valentine’s Day Hype

Starting a business fundamentally requires you to take a chance on yourself, and that’s exactly what Mahlatse Mashao had to do three years ago. It was while she was hospitalised that she found a well of motivation, launching Dipalesa Flowas as soon as she was released. She joins us to…
9 Feb 2022 11AM 20 min

Rising Coffee Prices

Sihle Magubane’s life was turned around when his adventures in coffee began a decade ago. Almost by chance in 2003, he was selected for training at the Ciro Coffee Academy, where he obtained the comprehensive international barista certificate through city & guilds, an internationally accredited training body. He joins us…
9 Feb 2022 11AM 6 min

New Car Pricing Stalls As Sa Consuumers Drive Boom In Used Vehicles

New data from consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion shows that there has rarely been a better time to buy a new car in South Africa over the last decade than right now. The VPI measures the relationship between the increase in vehicle pricing for new and used vehicles from a…
8 Feb 2022 11AM 8 min

It’s My House: What Documentation Is Needed For Buying A Property?

You’ve scoured the web for what feels like weeks, and you’ve finally found your dream home! You’ve put in your offer, and it’s been accepted. But before you can pack your boxes and move into your dream home, there are certain requirements needed when buying a home in South Africa…
8 Feb 2022 11AM 20 min

Is The Minimum Wage Enough To Live Off Of?

While South Africa prepares to introduce a new minimum wage in the coming months, it is unlikely to be sufficient to lift people out of poverty. This can be contrasted to a ‘living wage’, which is a wage that is sufficient to allow workers to maintain a frugal but dignified…
8 Feb 2022 11AM 13 min

Why Is SA Not Making Progress On Infrastructure?

No significant government-led infrastructure project has been initiated since 2018,” said Ann Bernstein, executive director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise, at the release of a new report. This CDE report is based on a high-level workshop between leaders in the financial sector and the senior government officials responsible…
8 Feb 2022 11AM 10 min

Au Marks Its 20th Anniversary This Year

To discuss the twentieth anniversary of the African Union, and what the organisations future holds, we speak to Victor Kgomoeswana, an Afro-Optimist, Media Commentator, Columnist, Speaker And Author.
7 Feb 2022 11AM 10 min

Job Creation Must Top The Agenda At Upcoming SONA

The number of South Africans who are employed has plunged by 2.1 million since Covid-19 first hit local shores, translating to an alarming average of over 3,800 fewer breadwinners each day. This calls for urgent attention to be given to creating jobs in the upcoming State of the Nation Address…
7 Feb 2022 11AM 7 min
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