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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
5,610 Episodes
4520 – 4540

Tourism Sector Open/Where Can People Go Visit?

Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa , Chief Executive Officer at the Tourism Business Council of South takes us through current performance of tourism sector and how it’s planning to open.
10 Mar 2021 11AM 6 min

MTN Results

MTN Group has reported a strong set of results for the 2020 financial year, adding 29 million customers, growing adjusted headline earnings per share by 52% and more than doubling operating cash flow to R28.3-billion. Jonathan Tullett , research manager, IT services for IDC sub-Saharan Africa unpack this financial performance…
10 Mar 2021 11AM 7 min

THE THREAT OF FRAUD IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Despite all the conveniences that technology brings, a new digital world presents new digital threats – especially when it comes to cybercrimes. Real estate transactions usually involve daily transfers of large sums of money. These transactions are particularly vulnerable to phishing scams, which are up 350% since the pandemic began.
9 Mar 2021 12PM 9 min

GDP SHRINKS TO 7%

South Africa’s economy contracted the most in a century in 2020 as restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic ravaged output and disrupted trade. GDP shrank 7%, compared to a 0.2% expansion in 2019, according to a report released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday. That’s the biggest…
9 Mar 2021 12PM 5 min

Tariffs push up chicken prices

When poultry import tariffs were introduced in 2020, the South African National Consumer Union warned that these tariffs would push up chicken prices - a prediction that has come true. A bag of Individual Quick Frozen (IQF) chicken portions has risen from R63.87 to R77.61 - an increase of 9%…
8 Mar 2021 12PM 9 min

THE PIVOT POINT: NTHABELENG MOTSUHI, HEAD OF RISK AND COMPLIANCE AT AKANI

Nthabeleng is a highly experienced risk and compliance analyst of international repute, specialising in risk audit and forensics. She gained her academic qualifications from Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth and later moved to Gauteng to do her articles at the Auditor General South Africa(AGSA) and she is in the…
4 Mar 2021 12PM 12 min

TACKLING TERTIARY EDUCATION FUNDING PROBLEMS

As the 2021 academic year is about to kick off, many families have no idea how they will be able to pay for studies this year. We are seeing strain on traditional sources of alternative financial relief such as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and other government funding,…
4 Mar 2021 12PM 16 min

FNB RESULTS WITH CEO JACQUES CELLIERS

First National Bank’s (FNB’s) performance for the six months to 31 December 2020 reflects some improvement in the operating environment despite sustained pressure on consumers and businesses due to Covid-19 and the related lockdown measures.
4 Mar 2021 12PM 7 min

Why do we(consumers) hate Ads?

Internet and social media users have long been complaining that the digital ads that flood their screens are irrelevant, repetitive and far too frequent. And the millions of mainstream pay television viewers have even more to complain about.
3 Mar 2021 12PM 8 min

Uber - drivers - employees or independent contractors?

Uber drivers are currently classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans to launch a class-action lawsuit to compel Uber to confer several key rights on its drivers, which, if successful, will affect the rights of platform workers in the country.
3 Mar 2021 12PM 7 min

LET’S TALK INNOVATION: An Explorer’s Paradise

Google Arts & Culture (GAC) and SA Tourism announced South Africa: An Explorer’s Paradise, an online exhibition where visitors from all over the world can explore South Africa through a collection of 500 images and videos, 55 Street Views and 20 digital stories. S Tourism Sisa Ntshona tells more about…
2 Mar 2021 12PM 12 min

Latest Momentum UNISA Household Financial Wellness Insights Report

More often than not, it takes a tragedy or sudden uncertainty for us to realise we may not be adequately prepared to cope financially. The latest Momentum UNISA Household Financial Wellness Insights Report shows exactly this, with COVID-19 and its necessary but fierce lockdown providing a financial wake-up call for…
2 Mar 2021 12PM 6 min

Public sector unions wage demands

South Africa's public sector unions want a general salary rise of consumer inflation plus 4% for all workers, a document they presented to the government. Labour analyst, Mamokgethi Molopyane share her views on this.
2 Mar 2021 12PM 7 min

Provident fund members Restrictions from 01 March 20201

While provident fund members were previously able to withdraw the entirety of their savings as a lump sum on retirement, they will now be restricted to withdrawing a third of their savings as a lump sum and using the remaining two-thirds to buy an annuity. JONATHAN SIERRA, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT…
1 Mar 2021 12PM 13 min

Compensation Fund

The Department of Employment and Labour says that its plans to move forward with amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida) which will include labour rights for domestic workers in South Africa. VUYO MAFATA, COMMISSIONER OF THE COMPENSATION FUND helps us understand these changes.
1 Mar 2021 12PM 10 min

THE PIVOT POINT: Phillipine Mtikitiki ,Coca-Cola Africa’s Vice President

Phillipine Mtikitiki is appointed as Coca-Cola Africa’s Vice President for its South Africa Franchise, effective 1 January 2021, based in Johannesburg. Phillipine is a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) professional with a wealth of experience in Operations, Marketing, Planning and Commercial Strategy. In her new role, Phillipine will be responsible for…
25 Feb 2021 12PM 16 min
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