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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
820 – 840

34% of Alexforbes members who claimed for Two Pot plan to claim again.

GUEST – John Anderson - Executive: Solutions & Enablement at Alexforbes Alexforbes has released key insights and trends from the implementation of the two-pot retirement system, a significant change to South Africa’s retirement fund sector introduced on 1 September 2024. The system aims to enhance the financial well-being of retirement…
12 Feb 2025 11AM 8 min

Major non-bank financial ecosystem players launch new association

GUEST – Lincoln Mali - Chief Executive Officer: Lesaka Technologies and President of ASAPP In a country with a large underbanked community and millions of businesses still reliant on cash-only transactions, the launch of a groundbreaking association promises to contribute to an inclusive financial sector for all and progress the…
11 Feb 2025 11AM 23 min

Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?

GUEST - Thebe Ikalafeng – Founder of Brand Africa ‘This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow. And that’s likely by design. “The opposition party is the media,” Steve Bannon, who helped run Trump’s 2016 campaign, told PBS…
11 Feb 2025 7AM 8 min

Understanding Trump’s media strategy.

GUEST - Pearl Matibe - Washington DC-based foreign correspondent In this conversation explore the complex relationship between the Trump administration and Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa. From the president's controversial remarks to his policies on trade, foreign aid, and diplomacy, we delve into how Trump's approach reshaped…
11 Feb 2025 7AM 11 min

SA manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note

GUEST – Amith Singh, National Manager, Manufacturing, Nedbank Commercial Banking SA’s manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a weaker footing with total annual production declining by 0.4% compared with 2023. According to Stats SA’s latest data, manufacturing production decreased by 1.2% in December 2024 compared with the same month in the…
11 Feb 2025 7AM 8 min

SA’s real retirement age is 80, according to Sanlam Corporate’s recent findings

GUEST - Nzwa Shoniwa, Managing Executive at Sanlam Umbrella Solutions The true retirement age in South Africa is closer to 80 rather than the traditionally expected 65, according to Sanlam Corporate. This “retirement age gap” has significant implications for individuals, businesses, and the state. Sanlam Corporate says employers need to…
10 Feb 2025 1PM 29 min

The business of broadcasting big sports events in South Africa

GUEST – Nqobile Ndlovu - Cash N Sport Research Director. This past weekend, football fans across South Africa were glued to their screens as Mamelodi Sundowns faced off against Orlando Pirates in a highly anticipated clash. Whether you watched the match on traditional TV or via a streaming platform, one…
10 Feb 2025 1PM 15 min

What impact will Trump's tariff threats and policies have on SA's economy?

GUEST - Sanisha Packirisamy, chief economist at Momentum Investments Investor confidence is likely to remain rattled in the context of ongoing market volatility in response to US President Donald Trump’s policy announcements and tariff threats. The US imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10%…
10 Feb 2025 1PM 13 min

Mining Indaba: South African Airways at the Forefront of Mining Connectivity

GUEST: Chantal Seraho - SAA Country Manager: DRC SAA stands uniquely positioned to be the airline, strategically connecting key mining hubs across the continent and beyond. An airline at the southern tip of Africa capable of seamlessly flying investors from Australia to Southern Africa, West Africa, and East Africa. Our…
6 Feb 2025 3PM 5 min

EKASINOMICS – How Luno became South Africa’s leading cryptocurrency app?

GUEST – Christo de Wit, Luno’s SA country manager. We take a closer look at Luno’s incredible rise—from a bold startup to becoming South Africa’s leading crypto company. We reflect on the challenges, breakthroughs, and market shifts that shaped its journey in the ever-evolving world of digital assets. What did…
5 Feb 2025 4PM 25 min

BASA Transformation report: SA banks seek new scorecard on apartheid-redress plans

GUEST – Bongiwe Kunene – Managing Director of Banking Association SA A South African banking-lobby group wants the government to complete a review of a charter created to address inequalities brought about by apartheid to ensure it gives an accurate gauge of lenders’ performance. The government began the review of…
5 Feb 2025 3PM 16 min

Mining Indaba: Mining done right should benefit local communities.

GUEST - Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi – Royal Bafokeng Nation King. On the sidelines of the mining indaba, KayaBiz caught up with His Majesty, the King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, to explore how his people have successfully built a future beyond mining. With only 4% of the community directly dependent…
5 Feb 2025 3PM 6 min

Mining Indaba Reflection

GUEST – Peter Major - Director a Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions As Day 2 of Mining Indaba comes to a close, the conversations have been rich with insights, commitments, and bold visions for the future of the mining industry. From sustainability pledges to discussions on community impact and technological…
5 Feb 2025 9AM 19 min

SA has R4.5bn worth of unclaimed dividends – How to claim.

GUEST - Vuyo Lee - Director: Marketing & Corporate Affairs at the JSE In SA, there is approximately R4.5bn worth of unclaimed dividends ready to be claimed. Currently, about 309,900 South Africans are eligible for unclaimed dividends from companies like Old Mutual, Sasol and Naspers, to name a few. Claiming…
4 Feb 2025 12PM 14 min

Mining Indaba: Sasol and Anglo join forces to develop home-grown green diesel

GUEST - Danie Cronje, Senior Vice President for Business Building at Sasol Sasol and Anglo American have partnered to develop green diesel, something the two companies believe would be "transformative" given the potential to cut fuel emissions by as much as 90%. In a signing ceremony which took place on…
4 Feb 2025 12PM 9 min

Long Term Stock Picks for 2025

GUEST – Chantal Marx, Head of Investment Research at FNB Wealth and Investments Last year was a strong year in global equity markets, with the perennially underperforming JSE also delivering a decent showing. The S&P 500 had a bumper year after a very strong 2023 as the AI revolution continued…
3 Feb 2025 2PM 15 min

Entertainment and media markets in Africa show resilience amid global challenges: PwC 

GUEST – Charles Stuart, PwC South Africa Entertainment and Media Partner Africa’s entertainment and media industry expected to outpace global growth in the next five years, driven by internet advertising and streaming services Entertainment & Media (E&M) markets across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are showing resilience against a backdrop…
3 Feb 2025 2PM 14 min
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