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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
120 – 140

Automotive Industry Braces for Possible Strike Action

South Africa’s auto manufacturing industry could be heading for disruption as wage talks between employers and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) reach a stalemate. On Kaya Biz, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA spokesperson, joins the show to unpack the union’s stance amid deadlocked negotiations. Employers have tabled a…
4 Nov 4PM 8 min

Gold’s recent outperformance and the investor behaviours it has triggered

GUEST – Liam Dawson, Portfolio Manager at PortfolioMetrix Despite gold’s recent stellar outperformance, investors are being urged to temper their expectations. In its latest Quarterly Investment Insights report, "GOLD: All that glitters," PMX Asset Management has analyzed the metal's price surge but challenged the fundamental belief that gold is a…
4 Nov 4PM 17 min

Tech & Innovation: PayJoy Broadens Access to Smartphones in SA

GUEST - Shaun Durandt, Head of Business Development for PayJoySouth Africa In a world where smartphones are the new gateway to opportunity, access remains a challenge for millions of South Africans. Despite widespread mobile connectivity, only 47% of devices in use locally are smartphones leaving a significant portion of the…
4 Nov 4PM 18 min

Sasria’s posts a 34% rise in profit to R4.47 billion in 2024/25

GUEST: Mpumi Tyikwe – Chief Executive, Sasria South Africa’s state-owned special risk insurer, Sasria, is proving that recovery after crisis is possible and sustainable. After suffering a record R24 billion loss during the 2021 unrest, the insurer has staged a powerful rebound, posting a 34% rise in profit to R4.47…
4 Nov 4PM 11 min

Optasia officially lists on the JSE.

GUEST: Salvador Anglada – CEO of Optasia A major milestone for Africa’s fintech story Dubai-based Optasia has officially debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) after a R6.5 billion initial public offering, priced at R19 per share and several times oversubscribed. The listing gives the AI-powered fintech group a market…
4 Nov 4PM 11 min

JSE Welcomes Global Fintech Leader Optasia

GUEST: Maurice Madiba – Head of Primary Markets, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has officially welcomed Optasia, a global leader in AI-powered financial technology, marking one of the largest fintech listings in JSE history. With an implied market capitalisation of R23.5 billion and strategic backing from FirstRand…
4 Nov 4PM 13 min

South Africa’s Auto Jobs in focus: Wage Talks, Stability and Global Competitiveness.

GUEST: Abey Kgotle – Chairperson of the Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (AMEO) and Executive Director of Human Resources at Mercedes-Benz South Africa South Africa’s automotive industry the country’s largest manufacturing employer and a cornerstone of its export economy is at a critical crossroads. Wage negotiations between vehicle manufacturers and the…
3 Nov 3PM 10 min

A New Chapter for TymeBank: Cheslyn Jacobs Takes the Helm

GUEST: Cheslyn Jacobs – Incoming CEO, TymeBank TymeBank is ushering in a new era of leadership as Cheslyn Jacobs steps into the CEO role on 1 January 2026, succeeding Karl Westvig, who will move into an advisory position. A founding team member of TymeBank, Jacobs brings over a decade of…
3 Nov 3PM 20 min

South Africa’s factory sentiment slips back into contraction.

GUEST: Sello Sekele – Economist, ABSA South Africa’s factory floor is losing rhythm again. The ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped back below the crucial 50-point mark in October, dropping to 49.2 from 50.8 the previous month signalling renewed contraction in the country’s manufacturing activity. The data paints a picture…
3 Nov 3PM 16 min

Altron sees profit increase despite digital business slowdown

GUEST: Werner Kapp – CEO, Altron Despite headwinds in South Africa’s IT services market, Altron has delivered a strong set of interim results growing operating profit by 15% to R549 million and rewarding shareholders with a 20% increase in its interim dividend. The technology group’s Platforms segment led the charge,…
3 Nov 3PM 11 min

Redefine’s Recovery Story — Dividends, Optimism and a Stronger Portfolio

GUEST: Andrew König – CEO, Redefine Properties Redefine Properties has ended its financial year on a high note, lifting its dividend by 7.8% and growing Group revenue to R11.1 billion. The JSE-listed property giant, with a portfolio worth over R103 billion across South Africa and Poland, says it’s in “far…
3 Nov 3PM 11 min

Breaking Down the Numbers – Beyond SA’s R1.5 Trillion Gambling Boom

GUEST: Jaco van Jaarsveldt – Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation at Experian South Africans spent a staggering R1.5 trillion on gambling last year an amount equal to 65% of the country’s total outstanding debt. But behind that headline lies a deeper question: who is gambling, and why? In this…
30 Oct 3PM 20 min

Influencer marketing: How agencies vet the voices they work with.

GUEST: Pieter Groenewald – COO, Nfinity Influencer & Founder of theSalt Influencer marketing is booming — in fact, 60% of South African brands plan to increase their influencer budgets this year. But as the global industry grows, so do questions about credibility, regulation and trust. In this conversation, Gugulethu Mfuphi…
30 Oct 3PM 9 min

Andy Watts – The Man Who Put South African Whisky on the World Map

GUEST: Andy Watts – Owner, The Watts Whisky Company When you think of South African whisky, one name stands tall, Andy Watts. From his early days as a Yorkshire cricketer to becoming one of the most celebrated master distillers in the world, Watts has spent over four decades defining the…
30 Oct 3PM 17 min

Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Defining Moment for Trade, Investment and Inclusion

GUEST: Thanda Sithole – Senior Economist, FNB and WesBank; Member of the B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce As Africa takes on the G20 Presidency, a pivotal opportunity emerges to redefine the continent’s place in global trade and investment. The B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce, representing business leaders from 43 countries,…
30 Oct 3PM 14 min

Financial Advice Complaints Surge: Why Funeral Policies Are in the Spotlight.

GUEST: Advocate John Simpson – FAIS Ombud Complaints against financial advisers and insurers are rising and funeral policies top the list. The latest FAIS Ombud Annual Report shows a sharp increase in consumer complaints, but there’s also good news: more financial service providers are resolving disputes directly with clients before…
30 Oct 3PM 11 min
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