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How Do Banks Charge More In Interest Than Your Original Loan?

This morning Emerald posted a tweet about a particular bank becoming the worst bank in SA. This post speaks about a lady who entered into a loan agreement of R 88 000 in 2012. Guest: Emerald Van Zyl, Registered Debt Counsellor

22 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

A Sharp Rise In Potato Prices

South Africa is currently experiencing a sharp rise in potato prices after extremely cold weather conditions in the northern parts of the country affected potato harvests. Guest: Dr Johnny Van Der Merwe, Managing Director Of Agricultural Information Group Agrimark Trends (AMT)

22 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

Alcohol Industry And Level3 Lockdown

Given the rapid rise of infection numbers in especially Gauteng, some health experts have already called for an even stricter limitation on gatherings. Can the industry survive another alcohol sales ban? Guest: Lucky Ntimane, National Liquor Traders Council Convener

21 Jun 2021 12PM 5 min

Our Africa Feature

Ethiopia held elections on Monday billed by the prime minister as proof of his commitment to democracy after decades of repressive rule, although voting was delayed due to violence in some areas and opposition parties boycotted the poll in others. Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana Is An Afro-Optimist, Media Commentator, Columnist, Speaker,…

21 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

Diamond Rush

Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa — As word spread that there were diamonds to be found beneath the soil in a tiny, rural village in South Africa's Kwa-Zulu Natal region, thousands of people descended with pick-axes in hand. Guest: Peter Major, Mining Analyst

21 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

The Pivot Point

Recently Baratang Miya launched her new localised digital education app BUZA, which aims to give more people access to advanced education via their smartphone and in their own language.

17 Jun 2021 12PM 10 min

Criminals Around The COVID Pandemic

Criminals are always ahead of the pack, and more now with various opportunities available around the COVID pandemic. Guest: Pankaj Bhula, Regional Director: Africa At Check Point Software Technologies

17 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

Remembering Dr Jabu Mabuza

South African business leader Jabu Mabuza has died at the age of 63. Mabuza’s role as the former chairperson of Eskom is being headlined, but his illustrious corporate career goes back almost three decades, with positions at Tsogo Sun Holdings, Telkom and South African Breweries (SAB) and AB InBev, amongst…

17 Jun 2021 12PM 7 min

Inside Your Business/ Youth And Entrepreneurship

Growing Entrepreneurial minds(GEM] Student Entrepreneurship Program was developed in 2009 and has been taught in dozens of schools across the world including Israel, the USA, Hong Kong, China, India, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and Brazil.

16 Jun 2021 12PM 16 min

Overcoming The Illusion Of Job Security

Wikipedia defines job security as “the probability that an individual will keep their job; a job with a high level of security is such that a person with the job would have a small chance of losing it.” Guest: Lerato Mabiletsa Is An Award-Winning Career Branding Pioneer And The CEO…

16 Jun 2021 12PM 7 min

Best Performing Shares 2021

No fewer than 11 shares have increased by more than 100% since the beginning of the year. The best of the lot, ArcelorMittal, has jumped 418% since January. Brikor increased by 347% and Novus by 204%. Guest: Nesan Nair, Senior Portfolio Manager Sasfin Securities

16 Jun 2021 12PM 13 min

SARS And Tax Returns

SARS has published a notice outlining which South Africans have to submit a tax return in 2021. Guest: Jean Du Toit, Head Of Tax Technical At Tax Consulting SA.

15 Jun 2021 12PM 5 min

Agribusiness Confidence Index/ Agribusiness Sector Reached A Record High

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), which reflected the perceptions of at least 25 decision-makers on the 10 most important aspects in the sector, reached 75 points from 64 points in the previous quarter. Guest: Dr Sifiso Ntombela, Chief Economist, South African Agricultural Marketing Council

15 Jun 2021 12PM 12 min

Concerns Over New Mutual Bank

The Young Women in Business Network (YWBN) is holding a press briefing on the newly formed mutual bank to explain the inner workings of the bank. The press briefing is live now. Guest: Nthabeleng Likotsi, Founder, Young Women In Business Network (YWBN) Mutual Bank

14 Jun 2021 12PM 14 min

Comment On SAA Deal

Talking Points: - His view on this SAA acquisition? - Is SAA now privately owned? - National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa said slammed the department for not being transparent in the deal. Guest: Dr Nthati Mthati, Senior Lecturer Finance At GBS

14 Jun 2021 12PM 8 min

SAA Welcomed By Members of SA's Business And Aviation Sectors

The public-private partnership announced on Friday for South African Airways has been largely welcomed by members of SA's business and aviation sectors, due to the fact that the private sector will become involved in the running of the airline, hopefully preventing the need for further bailouts with taxpayers' money.

14 Jun 2021 12PM 4 min

The Pivot Point With Unathi Mhlatyana

Unathi Mhlatyana stepped into the role of managing director at McCain Foods South Africa on the 1st of February this year. Having occupied leadership roles at PepsiCo and SAB/AB InBev, Mhlatyana brings with him over 20 years of experience in the FMCG industry and a thorough understanding of the value…

10 Jun 2021 12PM 10 min

Clover Package By Ncebakazi

Yesterday we spoke to Dr Azar Jammine from Economtrix about Clover biggest cheese firm closing down in North West. Kaya FMs News Reporter, Ncebakazi Manzi continues with this conversation and she filed this report.

10 Jun 2021 12PM 5 min

Licencing Threshold For Electricity Generation Increased

The move to increase this figure came as a shock because it’s far higher than the 10MW mooted by minerals resource minister Gwede Mantashe in his departmental budget speech just a few weeks ago. Guest: NJ Ayuk, Africa Energy Chamber Executive/Energy Expert

10 Jun 2021 12PM 9 min

MultiChoice Group’s Services

Consumers love to complain about MultiChoice Group’s services, but they’re not matching that by shutting their wallets to the company. Guest: Calvo Mawela, Chief Executive Officer Of Mutlichoice Group

10 Jun 2021 12PM 4 min