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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
640 – 660

SA household finances improve slightly, but not out of the woods – report

GUEST - Dr Roelof Botha, Economic Advisor to the Optimum Investment Group. For this conversation we will be looking at the latest insights into the financial resilience of South African households, as reflected in the newly released Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024. The…
6 May 2025 3PM 12 min

Majority of two-pot withdrawals in the new tax year are repeat withdrawals.

GUEST – Natasha Huggett-Henchie - Consulting actuary and member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) Retirement Matters Committee Since the launch of South Africa’s two-pot retirement system on 1 September 2024, thousands of retirement fund members have taken advantage of the new ability to access a portion of…
6 May 2025 3PM 12 min

Workers Day - The African workforce, youth opportunities, and the future of work.

GUEST – Dr Vumile Msweli - Founder: Hesed Africa Foundation and Africa Career Summit. As Africa commemorates Workers’ Day, it’s a fitting time to reflect not just on the past struggles of the workforce, but also on the immense opportunities that lie ahead particularly for the continent’s youth. With one…
5 May 2025 1PM 20 min

Is your personal loan interest rate within the legal limit?

GUEST – Benay Sager – Chairperson of the National Debt Counsellors’ Association For many South Africans, credit is a lifeline — helping them manage everything from day-to-day expenses to big-ticket purchases. But with rising living costs, steady interest rates, and global uncertainty, understanding the real cost of borrowing has never…
1 May 2025 4PM 17 min

Private labels are no longer viewed as second-best alternatives – NIQ report

GUEST - Kelly Mac Innes - Market Insights Lead for Sub Saharan Africa at NIQ As consumers around the world continue to navigate rising costs and economic pressures, private label brands are stepping into the spotlight — and South Africa is no exception. A new NIQ report reveals that private…
1 May 2025 4PM 17 min

Grocery stores, restaurants, and fuel stations were the big winners for Easter 2025.

GUEST – Norman Nyawo, Head of Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial banking at Standard Bank SA. The Easter period has traditionally been a key time for business activity in South Africa and 2025 was no exception. New data from Standard Bank’s merchant acquiring platform shows encouraging signs of growth,…
1 May 2025 4PM 17 min

Take-home pay dips amid a complex mix of local and global challenges.

GUEST – Elize Kruger, Independent Economist. In recent months, South Africa’s take-home pay landscape has undergone a noticeable shift, with the average nominal salary dipping in March 2025 despite a broader trend of year-on-year improvement. This change comes amid a complex mix of local and global challenges, from intensifying geopolitical…
29 Apr 2025 2PM 12 min

Legal framework guiding return-to-office decisions

As working from the office has gained momentum after the rise of many South African employers are reconsidering their workplace policies and requiring employees to return to the office. This raises an important legal question - can companies in South Africa require employees who work remotely to return to working…
24 Apr 2025 1PM 15 min

Managing public finances remains one of the most challenging political deployments in most societies”

According to an academic, accountant and activist Khaya Sithole, Managing public finances remains one of the most challenging political deployments in most societies. Balancing an ever-increasing set of demands through various economic cycles requires political horse-trading that leaves everyone accepting some concessions and the occasional tough medicine when their demands…
24 Apr 2025 1PM 14 min

VAT hikes, trade shocks and the short-term insurance squeeze

The short-term insurance industry is facing increased pressure from two directions: proposed domestic tax hikes and global trade uncertainty. Taken together, these developments are likely to deepen financial strain on policyholders while simultaneously threatening the growth and stability of the insurance sector itself. Matthew Gezane, Franchise Development Manager at Consult…
23 Apr 2025 2PM 13 min

SAA is reportedly seeking a R2.25 billion investment facility

According to Business Day, national airline South African Airways (SAA) has submitted a five-year, two-phase corporate turnaround plan to the government which could see it going to the market for a R2.25 billion investment facility and seeking a strategic equity partner. How credible is this new turnaround plan from a…
23 Apr 2025 2PM 19 min

Impact of Tanzania’s Import Threat on South African Agriculture and Economy

Tanzania has threatened to block South African agricultural imports, creating the potential to disrupt trade and negatively impact South African farmers, including exporters who rely on Tanzanian markets for their produce. Dr Sifiso Ntombela, Agricultural Economist with a strong background in Business Development, International Trade, Economic Policy, and Governance discusses…
23 Apr 2025 2PM 21 min

Capitec bank reports 36% surge in headline earnings

Capitec, South Africa’s leading digital bank, has achieved a remarkable milestone, now serving more than half of the country’s adult population.For the financial year ending 28 February 2025, the bank reported a 30% increase in headline earnings to R13.7 billion. CEO Gerre Fourie joins us to unpack these results.
23 Apr 2025 2PM 11 min
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