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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2PM 14 min

Trump threatens to cut U.S. funding to South Africa:

In a shocking announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all future funding to South Africa will be halted until a full investigation into land expropriation is completed. Citing concerns over alleged human rights violations, Trump took to Truth Social to condemn the policy, calling it a “massive human…
3 Feb 2PM 11 min

SA household resilience is on the recovery path – Altron index

GUEST - Dr Roelof Botha - Economist The results of the most recent Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) were released this month, confirming the continued financial pressure on South African households, mainly due to the high interest rates over the past two years, which have raised the average debt…
3 Feb 2PM 11 min

Mining Indaba

How technological advancements can facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions across various parts of the supply chain. GUEST – Gerhard Bolt - Principal, Head of Decarbonisation, Europe, Middle East and Africa at dss+ The world's premier mining conference is underway, and we’re diving into the critical conversations shaping the future…
3 Feb 2PM 9 min

Mining Indaba Reflections:

After an eventful week at Mining Indaba, we reflect on the biggest takeaways from the conference. From critical discussions on sustainability and responsible mining to the role of policy, technology, and investment in shaping the industry’s future, we unpack the key moments that could define the next era of mining…
3 Feb 2PM 13 min

Understanding the trade relations between SA and Rwanda.

GUEST – Victor Kgomoeswana - Africa expert Trade relations between South Africa and Rwanda have grown significantly over the years, shaped by diplomatic engagement, economic policies, and regional trade agreements. As two of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, their bilateral trade and investment activities present both opportunities and challenges. In this interview,…
30 Jan 12PM 17 min

SA's role and impact in the global diamond industry.

GUEST – Nosi Mzamo – CEO of State Diamond Trader. From the discovery of the first diamonds in the 19th century to its status as a leading player in diamond mining, we dive into how the country's rich diamond heritage has shaped global markets and trends. We’ll unpack South Africa’s…
30 Jan 12PM 8 min

In conversation with Clarence Nethengwe, the newly appointed CEO of OM Bank.

We are in conversation with Clarence Nethengwe, the newly appointed CEO of OM Bank, the digital-first bank under Old Mutual's umbrella. Clarence shares the exciting vision for OM Bank, a game-changing approach to banking that aims to revolutionize the customer experience in South Africa. From its roots in Old Mutual…
30 Jan 12PM 17 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET – Where did South Africans buy houses in 2024?

GUEST - Esteani Marx, Head of Real Estate at Lightstone. We take a closer look at the South African property market in 2024 through key data insights. From the top-selling suburbs in the Western Cape to notable high-end sales in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, we break down where the big money…
30 Jan 12PM 12 min

Holiday shopping in December fuels another strong month for consumer spend.

GUEST – Solly Bellingan, Head of Marketing at BankservAfrica. The December 2024 holidays lived up to its reputation as a peak shopping month, with spending showing healthy signs of growth, according to the latest data from BankservAfrica. “The continued year-on-year seasonal uptick highlights the December holidays as a significant contributor…
30 Jan 12PM 14 min
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