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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
5,610 Episodes
3520 – 3540

Ekurhuleni, Joburg want tariff increases of up to 11%

Two of the country’s largest metros are proposing tariff increases for its utilities of around 10%. The City of Ekurhuleni wants to increase the prices of water and sanitation by 11% for the 2022/23 period which begins on July 1. The City of Joburg has proposed increases of 9.75%, very…
11 Apr 2022 4AM 11 min

South Africa will face a fifth COVID wave in coming weeks

South Africa has seen a sharp decline in the number of new coronavirus cases since the Omicron-driven peak in December 2021, but analysts and the government are warning of a possible fifth wave of infections in the coming weeks. Covid cases in the country appeared to have bottomed, but new…
11 Apr 2022 4AM 12 min

South Africa continues to see a huge amount of unclaimed pension fund benefits.

South Africa continues to see a huge amount of unclaimed pension fund benefits, with billions of rands owed to approximately five million members. The figure was first reported at R42 billion in 2020, but has subsequently increased to R47.3 billion in 2021, a report published by the Financial Sector Conduct…
7 Apr 2022 4AM 5 min

Ghana Msibi to look after WESBANK as CEO

With WesBank stalwart Chris de Kock retiring as CEO from the end of June, the vehicle finance division of JSE-listed FirstRand announced on Tuesday that Ghana Msibi – the current CEO of WesBank’s motor retail division – will take over the driving seat as WesBank CEO.
7 Apr 2022 4AM 13 min

How tourism industry will look after lifting of National State Of Disaster

Mashoto Mokgethi is the Head of Domestic Tourism for South African Tourism. Her current position includes developing trade and consumer strategies to grow the culture of travel amongst South Africans – an important contributor to the country’s social and economic growth. She is in charge of the popular Sho't Left…
7 Apr 2022 4AM 16 min

23 years later, treasury director general to depart in June.

National Treasury director-general Dondo Mogajane will depart in June when his five-year contract ends, the finance ministry said on Thursday. He will “pursue new opportunities outside the public sector”, said finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Mogajane has been with the Treasury for 23 years, rising to the position of DG.
7 Apr 2022 4AM 18 min

Post-COVID honeymoon over for SA businesses.

South African businesses enjoyed a brief “post-Covid honeymoon” due to pent-up demand and low interest rates during the second half of last year, which saw an improvement in their profitability and financial stability. But all those gains may be eroded with higher global inflation and rising interest rates now a…
6 Apr 2022 4AM 11 min

Ekasinomics: Running a sushi bar in the township.

Long gone are the days when, if you live in the township, you had to consider the fuel expenses or taxi fares involved when trying to satisfy your craving for sushi, dim sum or ramen. South African cuisine is among the most diverse in the world and foodies' appetite for…
6 Apr 2022 4AM 23 min

Legally Speaking: New COVID measures for employers.

The publication of new regulations to contain the spread of Covid-19 – to replace the emergency regulations enacted under the state of disaster – has elicited strong criticism, with people accusing politicians of aiming to entrench unnecessary regulations only to extend their power. The new Code of Practice was issued…
6 Apr 2022 4AM 13 min

Business and personal insurance for SME founders...and side hustles.

SME's and entrepreneurs are still feeling the long-term repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners not only suffered the effects of the pandemic on their operations, but were also left reeling when the July 2021 civil unrests took place. Both these incidents have highlighted the importance of insurance for business.
6 Apr 2022 4AM 17 min

Greyhound and Citiliner bus lines operations resume.

Last year, Greyhound Coach Lines announced its closure effective 14 February 2021. The bus company, which had been operating for 37 years, mentioned that the reason for the closure was due to financial constraints over the years, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 travel restrictions. Over a year later, the…
6 Apr 2022 3AM 14 min

SHEIN bigger than H&M and ZARA combined

Controversial Chinese fast fashion company Shein was valued at $100 billion (R1.4 trillion) following a recent funding round, which makes the online retailer worth more than H&M and Zara combined, the Wall Street Journal reported.
5 Apr 2022 5AM 12 min

Tenant red flags and how to avoid them.

The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in on the action. However, with the rise of investors choosing to take advantage of low prices and invest in ‘buy-to-let’ properties comes an excess supply of rental properties in areas with high supply and low demand. Residential…
5 Apr 2022 4AM 12 min

Selling your private property independently.

Your house is a prized asset, and if you decide to sell it, you may be tempted to control every aspect of the process yourself. After all, you’re so financially (and emotionally) invested in the home, that it may feel like you’re giving away a part of yourself. However, the…
5 Apr 2022 4AM 26 min

Latest investment scams you should be aware of.

Fraud levels tend to rise during times of economic distress, with those who fall on difficult times more easily duped by scammers. Preying on our desperation, fraudsters use clever antics to fool even the most discerning investors. Nomi Bodlani, head of Direct Clients at Allan Gray, joins Kaya Bizz to…
5 Apr 2022 4AM 15 min

JSE to amend listing requirements to include actively managed ETFs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has announced its intention to amend the JSE Listings Requirements to enable the listing of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Actively managed ETFs are different from passive, index-tracking ETFs. The fund managers who run actively managed ETFs choose shares and make regular trades to generate…
5 Apr 2022 4AM 7 min

Lifting of state of disaster puts obligations on employers

The lifting of the State of Disaster by the President does not mean that employers are off the hook. Besides the fact that there are transitional provisions that stakeholders will have to comply with, such as the wearing of masks in indoor public places and the limitations on gatherings, there…
5 Apr 2022 4AM 10 min
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