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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.
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SA Post Office retrenchments to go ahead

GUEST - Nathen Bowers, CWU National Bargaining Co-ordinator On 24 April 2024 the SAPO Business Rescue team and labour unions at the SA Post Office jointly applied to the Single Adjudication Committee to seek TERS relief funding for the bargaining unit staff. An agreement with unions to withdraw retrenchment notices,…
30 Apr 2PM 18 min

The Legacy of African Bank founder, Dr Samuel Motsuenyane

Dr Samuel Motsuenyane, a founding member of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc) and an integral player in the formation of African Bank, has passed away at the age of 97. Dr Thabo Dloti, Chairman of African Bank talks to us about the legacy of Dr…
30 Apr 2PM 8 min

Importance of SAMRO Licensing for DJs and Music Promoters

GUEST – Karabo Senna - SAMRO GM: Sales and Licensing DJs serve as powerful conduits for introducing South African music to a global audience, acting as cultural ambassadors who showcase the diverse sounds and rhythms of the nation. Through their performances, radio shows, and online platforms, DJs have an unparalleled…
29 Apr 2PM 12 min

SA online fashion sales continues rapid growth in 2024, Standard Bank says

South Africans continue to embrace online shopping, particularly in the fashion and apparel category, where local fashion e-tailers and international fashion e-commerce giants are capturing an increasing amount of consumer spend. “Growth in South Africa’s digital economy is continuing to grow at a remarkable pace, but not at the detriment…
29 Apr 2PM 20 min

RAF loses around R3 billion annually in opportunistic loss of income claims - ASSA

GUEST – Gregory Whittaker - Actuary and damages expert for the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) The beleaguered Road Accident Fund (RAF) could save around R3 billion a year by rejecting opportunistic loss of income claims from individuals who suffered only minor injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Research…
29 Apr 2PM 15 min

Why is BHP interested in Anglo American?

GUEST - Seleho Tsatsi, Investment Analyst, Anchor Capital Anglo American (Anglo [AGL]) confirmed on 25 April that it had received a US$39bn takeover offer from BHP Group (BHG). BHP is bidding for Anglo’s rump - everything in Anglo, excluding Amplats and Kumba. The market (before BHP’s initial proposal was announced)…
29 Apr 1PM 11 min

SA Association of PhDs call for a clamp down on bogus honorary PhDs

GUEST: Dr Mxolisi Mathebula – SAAPhd Media Director Recent revelations of high-profile figures receiving such degrees from unrecognized entities have prompted calls for stricter regulations to safeguard the integrity of academic honors. The association issued a statement on Monday, regarding private universities that claim to be able to award honorary…
25 Apr 2PM 14 min

Mining giant BHP makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American.

GUEST - David Shapiro, chief investment strategist at Sasfin Wealth The world’s largest mining company, BHP Group, has made a takeover approach for rival Anglo American, a move that could spark the biggest shakeup in the industry in over a decade. Anglo American said late on Wednesday that it had…
25 Apr 2PM 10 min

Analysis: SA's agricultural policy after elections

Guest - Wandile Sihlobo - Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) Recent electoral polls continue to suggest that no single political party will win an outright majority in South Africa's 2024 national elections due to take place on 29 May. This creates uncertainty regarding the…
24 Apr 2PM 14 min

SA has to manufacture its way to success.

GUEST – Amith Singh is national manager: manufacturing at Nedbank Commercial Banking. The discourse on SA’s manufacturing sector paints a picture of a once-thriving cornerstone of the economy now grappling with multifaceted challenges. Since the mid-2000s the industry has experienced steady decline, and so too its contribution to GDP. Figures…
24 Apr 2PM 9 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS – iWYZE

GUEST - Nkazi Sokhulu - iWYZE CEO If you’re a homeowner, your house is probably your biggest asset, and you want to protect your investment against the unexpected. That’s where homeowners insurance kicks in. Since its founding, Old Mutual iWYZE has worked to become the wisest choice in insurance in…
24 Apr 2PM 15 min

Innovative tech to help people living with diabetes

GUEST – Dr Grant Newton - CEO of the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology Two healthcare companies in the South Africa, 3Sixty Global Solutions Group and the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) are introducing devices to help people living with diabetes monitor blood sugar levels without injections or needles…
23 Apr 2PM 11 min

How to plan for retirement and make your money last longer

People across the world are living longer, with economists forecasting that living to 120 years is now an imaginable concept within the next decade. Furthermore, the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that by 2030, one in six people worldwide will be aged 60 or above, and the number of individuals…
23 Apr 1PM 15 min

SAA seeks minority shareholders and loans

GUEST - Derek Hanekom - SAA Board Chair Government is seeking potential minority investors and access to capital markets and loan financing for South African Airways for more rapidly.
22 Apr 2PM 11 min

DISCOVERY LIFE PAYS R10.5 BILLION TO CLIENTS IN 2023

GUEST – Kashmeera Kanji - Discovery Life Head of Market Analytics, Research & Development Discovery Life published its 2023 claims experience showing positive trends in earlier detection of severe illnesses, influenced by an increase in health screenings, and significant decrease in COVID-19 claims. In 2023, Discovery Life paid claims to…
22 Apr 2PM 15 min
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