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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
4,631 Episodes
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EKASINOMICS: 2-year review with ACSA’s only approved valet parking operator, First Class.

GUEST - Thenjiwe Shezi – Owner of First-Class Parking First Class Parking is purely Black-owned by female leader Ms. Thenjiwe Shezi and has been operating since November 2018 at OR Tambo International Airport.  First Class Parking is an official parking valet at this local international airport with more than 40 employees across Gauteng.
12 Feb 11AM 13 min

The Beer industry’s R98 Billion contribution to the SA Economy.

GUEST - Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) Beer is not just a drink; it's a cornerstone of economies around the world that fuels job creation, drives tourism, and sparks innovation across agriculture, manufacturing, and retail sectors. In 2023, the local beer industry poured a massive R96.46bn…
12 Feb 11AM 15 min

Over the past 5 years, SA retailers have opened, on average, one store per day.

GUEST - Andrea Slaber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence The South African FMCG corporate retail sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2024. Over the second half of 2024, food inflation moderated, after +10.8% inflation for 2023, on top of the +9.2% in 2022. This moderation supported underlying volume growth…
12 Feb 11AM 10 min

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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