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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
5,365 Episodes
1380 – 1400

Southern Sun reports record results and declares its first dividend since listing

GUEST – Marcel von Aulock – Southern Sun CEO Leading hotel operator Southern Sun reported revenue growth of 19% to R6.0 billion, aided by more a normalised demand from local and international travellers and strong demand for conferencing and events. Highlights ● Revenue up 19% to R6.0 billion ● Ebitdar…
22 May 2024 1PM 13 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Insurance Essentials

GUEST: Nkanzi Sokhulu, CEO of iWyze While running your own business can be highly rewarding, there are risks involved too. If a client falls at your premises and claims for compensation, or you’re taken to court for negligence, you could face a bill for thousands of pounds, even if you’re…
22 May 2024 1PM 18 min

SA APRIL CPI: Inflation cools slightly, but still remains stubbornly high.

GUEST - Casey Sprake, Investment Analyst – Fixed Income, Anchor Capital For the second consecutive month, headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), softened – declining to 5.2% YoY in April from 5.3% YoY in March. The headline inflation rate has held its ground between 5% and…
22 May 2024 1PM 11 min

Life Healthcare sees 7.8% revenue growth

GUEST - Peter Wharton-Hood – Life Healthcare CEO Life Healthcare Group reported strong operating performance for the six-month period to 31 March 2024, growing group revenue by 7.8% to R11.7 billion. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: · Conclusion of sale of Alliance Medical Group · Revenue from continuing operations up 7.8% · Southern…
22 May 2024 1PM 12 min

SA’s relationship with the luxury watch market

GUEST - Peter Machlup - Peter Machlup Fine Wristwatches Despite high inflation and other economic pressures, the luxury watch market in South Africa is showing strong growth. With some caveats, the right watch brands are strong investments.
21 May 2024 1PM 16 min

Are SA’s malls still a hot buy?

GUEST – Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales With more than 23 million square metres of retail space in South Africa, this commercial property segment continues to be one of the most actively traded assets on the auction floor by private investors and real estate investment trusts alike…
21 May 2024 1PM 19 min

ALLAN GRAY: The risks and rewards of offshore investing

GUEST: Horacia Naidoo-McCarthy - Institutional Clients manager at Allan Gray While home may offer great comfort and safety in the known, there are enriching experiences and learnings to be gained from venturing into the great unknown. The same can be said for investing. Many investors suffer from “home country bias”,…
21 May 2024 1PM 12 min

Thebe hopes to resolve stake valuation dispute before Shell exits SA

GUEST – Rapulane Mabelane, Chief Investment Officer at Thebe Investment Corporation Thebe Investment Corporation has remained cautiously optimistic that the dispute over the evaluation of its 28% stake in Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) will be resolved within the next three months by arbitration as the two-year period after which…
21 May 2024 12PM 25 min

Understanding insurance claims processes

GUEST - John Manyike - Head of Financial Education, Old Mutual If you've never filed an insurance claim before, the process can seem daunting. Knowing what to do when the time comes and having access to certain documents can make the process a little bit easier. In this conversation we…
20 May 2024 2PM 12 min

Explainer: Workplace and elections

GUEST – Advocate Tertius Wessels who is a Legal Director at Strata-g Labour Solutions Is there anything that employers can do to keep political neutrality in the workplace according to our labour law? Can an employer refuse employee to wear their political t-shirts in the workplace before and after the…
20 May 2024 2PM 11 min

JSE launches free tool to fight scammers.

GUEST - Nongcali Rubushe JSE Head: Business Enablement & Retail With scams on the rise, the JSE has launched a new free tool that will allow investors to check whether the financial professionals they deal with are credible. The stock exchange announced today that it has launched its ‘Verify a…
20 May 2024 2PM 10 min

Balwin Properties reports a 29% decrease in group revenue to R2.4 billion

GUEST - Steve Brookes – CEO of Balwin Properties SA’s largest residential sectional-title developer reported a 29% decrease in group revenue to R2.4 billion (FY23: R3.3 billion) with 1 892 apartments recognised in revenue, a 32% reduction from the 2 788 apartments recognised in the prior year, “reflecting the challenging…
20 May 2024 2PM 8 min

Famous Brands reports an 8% increase in revenue to R8-billion

GUEST: Darren Hele - Famous Brands CEO Famous Brands, Africa’s leading branded food services franchisor maintained growth momentum with revenue increasing 8% to R8.0 billion. Despite the Group’s carefully managed cost base, operating profit decreased by 6% to R812 million and the operating profit margin declined to 10.1% (2023: 11.6%)…
20 May 2024 12PM 9 min

What happens to employees when a business is sold?

GUEST – Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist In the event that a company/business is sold as a ‘going concern’, section 197 of the Labour Relations Act becomes applicable. Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act regulates the transfer of a business and the rights of all employees affected…
16 May 2024 3PM 15 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET: Liquor Retail Growth Outstrips Groceries

GUEST: Andrea Ellens - Retail Industry Specialist at Trade Intelligence The Liquor Retailing in South Africa Report by Trade Intelligence reveals a sector that continues to grow despite economic pressures and shifting shopper behaviour. Despite significant pressure on the economy and shoppers’ ability to spend, South Africa’s liquor sector continues…
16 May 2024 1PM 17 min
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