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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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5,196 Episodes
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How Digital Lending Is Reshaping South Africa’s Credit Market

GUEST - Ayesha Hatea, Director of Research and Consulting at TransUnion South Africa South Africa’s credit landscape is changing and fast. According to new data from TransUnion, the FinTech lending market is exploding, giving millions of consumers easier, faster access to money through digital platforms and apps. But behind the…
20 Oct 4PM 17 min

South Africans are getting smarter about how they buy cars.

GUEST – George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader South Africa AutoTrader’s latest data shows that while new car sales remain under pressure, the used car market is holding strong with more than 33,000 vehicles sold in September alone, up 16% year-on-year. But the story beneath the numbers tells us even more…
20 Oct 4PM 19 min

Bank of America's South Africa Fund Manager Survey: Back to domestics

GUEST - John Morris, South Africa Strategist at Bank of America South African fund managers are maintaining their bullish stance on local equities while rotating from resources to retailers and food producers, according to Bank of America’s (BofA’s) October 2025 Fund Manager survey. The research shows a net 81% of…
20 Oct 4PM 13 min

What South Africa’s Gambling Surge Says About Our Economy

Guest- Frank Magwegwe - GIBS Faculty member and Head of Financial Wellness at Nedbank. South Africa’s gambling habits are changing fast and the numbers are staggering. According to the National Gambling Board, the country’s total gambling turnover hit R1.5 trillion in 2024/24 which is a R400 billion increase from the…
20 Oct 4PM 9 min

South Africa’s R1.5 Trillion Gambling Boom

GUEST - Lungile Dukwana - Acting Chief Executive Officer at the National Gambling Board South Africa’s gambling habits are changing fast and the numbers are staggering. According to the National Gambling Board, the country’s total gambling turnover hit R1.5 trillion in 2024/24 which is a R400 billion increase from the…
20 Oct 4PM 15 min

A Conversation with Standard Bank’s Thabani Ndwandwe

In a financial landscape defined by volatility and rapid digital change, managing risk is no longer about protection, it’s about positioning for growth. This week on Pivot Point, we sit down with Thabani Ndwandwe, Chief Risk Officer for Personal & Private Banking and Standard Bank South Africa, to unpack what…
16 Oct 5PM 28 min

How Moët Hennessy is driving growth in South Africa’s premium whisky market.

GUEST – Benedict Siyotula - Moët Hennessy Marketing Executive In a market where consumers are cutting back on everyday spending, one segment continues to show remarkable resilience luxury and premium spirits. Behind this steady growth is a shift from product-driven marketing to experience-driven engagement. Global luxury house Moët Hennessy, home…
16 Oct 5PM 11 min

SA Deepens Agricultural Exports to China

GUEST - Thabile Nkunjana, Senior Agricultural Economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council South Africa’s fruit basket is expanding eastward. In a landmark trade breakthrough, China has opened its market to five South African stone fruits apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and prunes under a single export protocol. The deal could…
16 Oct 5PM 12 min

SA’s MVNO Boom: Who Really Wins in the Battle for Your SIM Card?

GUEST - Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband South Africa’s mobile landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. The rise of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) from banks and retailers to insurers is reshaping how South Africans connect, communicate and earn rewards. What started with pioneers like Mr Price Mobile and me&you…
16 Oct 5PM 15 min

LVMH Surges as Luxury Reawakens

GUEST - The Financial Ghost – Retail Analyst After months of sluggish sales and investor caution, LVMH the world’s largest luxury conglomerate is back in growth mode. Shares of the group, home to Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Moët & Chandon, soared more than 13% after posting its…
16 Oct 5PM 13 min

EKASINOMICS – Smartfill: Redefining Retail in the Township

South Africa’s spaza shops are getting a high-tech, low-cost makeover. In of KayaBiz, we speak to Nevo Hadas, CEO of Smartfill, about how his company’s innovative refill dispensers are changing the way South Africans buy everyday essentials. Designed for township economies, Smartfill lets customers purchase trusted brands in the exact…
15 Oct 4PM 17 min

From emergency funds to retirement rands: Choosing the right products for every goal.

How should you really structure your savings and which products make the most sense for each goal? From emergency funds to retirement planning, understanding the difference between short-term liquidity and long-term growth can make or break your financial strategy. In this episode, we’re joined by Suzan Ramotshabi, Manager for Retirement…
15 Oct 4PM 21 min

Competition for global executive talent pushing SA companies to raise pay sharply.

As the global talent race heats up, South Africa’s top executives are cashing in. CEOs have seen their pay jump by 8%, while CFOs earned 19% more driven by performance-linked incentives and global benchmarking. Makhosazana Mabaso, Director for Executive Reward at PwC South Africa unpacks findings from the 2025 PwC…
14 Oct 4PM 17 min

ALLAN GRAY - Local equity markets shine, but should you chase the rally?

GUEST – Tim Acker, portfolio manager at Allan Gray Over the third quarter of this year, the FTSE/JSE All Share Index (ALSI) added to its impressive gains for the year, returning 12.9% and taking its year-to-date return to a remarkable 31.7%. It is seldom that returns from the local equity…
14 Oct 4PM 12 min

Corruption in SA: How businesses enable corruption through weak due diligence.

GUEST – Christopher Malan – Executive Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre Corruption in South Africa doesn’t stop when the money is stolen, it continues when that money is spent. From luxury cars to multimillion-rand homes, too many businesses turn a blind eye to the source of funds, allowing the corrupt…
14 Oct 4PM 13 min
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