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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
1680 – 1700

EKASINOMICS - aYo, an African Insurtech specialising in microinsurance solution

GUEST – Julius Sikhuza – CEO of aYo aYo, an African Insurtech specialising in microinsurance solutions, is an insurance platform provider and is jointly owned by telecommunications giant MTN and insurance group Sanlam. aYo SA is the broker behind MTN’s newly launched Khava product MyMTN Prepaid Funeral Cover underwritten by…
24 Jan 2024 3PM 16 min

Impact of ArcelorMittal South Africa imminent closure on SA’s steel business sector

GUEST – Neels van Niekerk – CEO of International Steel Fabricators of South Africa Over 20 industry associations, including three scrap recycling associations, and industry experts came together in a crisis summit in Johannesburg on 17 January 2024 to determine an urgent plan of action to prevent the imminent closure…
24 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

CPI eases by 0.4% in December.

GUEST - ISAAH MHLANGA, Chief Economist and Head of Research, RMB Annual consumer price inflation pulled back in December a little bit further than expected, easing to 5.1% from 5.5% in November and 5.9% in October. The inflation figure was slightly lower than market expectations of 5.2% The consumer price…
24 Jan 2024 3PM 5 min

DMRE going after dodgy diesel stations in South Africa

GUEST – Reggie Sibiya, the chief executive at Fuel Retailers' Association The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has its sights set on companies – particularly retailers – that have been selling “adulterated” diesel in attempts to cut costs and evade tax. This comes after the department found that 70…
23 Jan 2024 3PM 14 min

Total in-store card spend for December 2023 amounted to R112.5 billion.

GUEST - Solly Bellingan, Head of Marketing at BankservAfrica Despite a generally bleak economic backdrop, total in-store card spend for December 2023 amounted to R112.5 billion, an almost 13% increase year on year. Grocery stores and supermarkets were particularly busy, with sales almost doubling in value to R50 billion, while…
23 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

ELECTIONS 2024: Emerging markets brace for wave of elections

GUEST – Dr Martyn Davies – Emerging Markets expert Emerging markets are gearing up for their biggest election year in decades, with investors focused on fiscal discipline and populist shifts that could stir markets and blur the outlook for some key economies.
23 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

Clicks retail sales rose by 11.8% driven by a strong festive season.

GUEST - Bertina Engelbrecht – CLICKS Group Chief executive South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group said on Tuesday retail sales for its 20-week period rose by 11.8% driven by strong festive season trading and growth in personal care, beauty and essentials such as cleaning products. Sales in comparable stores increased…
23 Jan 2024 3PM 11 min

The types of short-term insurance that cover different risks.

GUEST – Peter Nkhuna - Senior Assistant Ombudsman at the Office of Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance In a world where uncertainty is a constant, insurance provides a safety net for individuals and businesses. While traditional insurance policies often span years or even decades, there’s a growing need for short-term insurance…
22 Jan 2024 3PM 24 min

Who protects consumers from fraudulent car dealerships?

GUEST – Thembinkosi Pantsi, the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) Vice Chairperson How can you differentiate credible car dealerships from the problematic ones? What are the important 'must haves' to look out for when searching for a trustworthy car dealership?
22 Jan 2024 3PM 14 min

JSE Quarterly Rebalance explained: How does this affect you as a shareholder?

GUEST – Grant Nader - Senior Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers Every three months the Johannesburg Stock Exchange rebalances the FTSE/JSE indices. This takes place in March, June, September and December. Changes constituted in the rebalancing are implemented on the third Friday of the respective month.
22 Jan 2024 3PM 11 min

CEOs are optimistic about global economic growth prospects over the next 12-months.

GUEST - Xhanti Payi, PwC South Africa Senior Economist PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey found that global business leaders are more positive about economic growth in the next 12 months compared to their outlook a year ago. However, despite this positive sentiment, it appears as though many countries around…
22 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

SA’s logistical inefficiencies means more business for neighbouring countries.

GUEST - Hugo Pienaar, chief economist of Minerals Council SA Exporters in South Africa and other countries in the region are increasingly avoiding South Africa’s dismal rail and harbour logistics in favour of alternative routes to ensure their products reach markets timeously and efficiently, according to experts.
22 Jan 2024 3PM 10 min

FOLLOW UP - Rea Vaya under business rescue

GUEST – Mahier Tayob – REA VAYA Business rescue practitioner The PioTrans Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP) Mahier Tayob met with the company’s creditors and shareholders this week. The entity was formed by a group of Soweto taxi owners to run the city’s first phase of its Bus Rapid Transport Service…
19 Jan 2024 3PM 9 min

World’s five richest men double their fortunes as poorest 60 percent lose money

GUEST - Kwesi Obeng, Accountable Governance Lead, Oxfam in Africa Poverty inequality across the world is exploding, with the rich hoarding a disproportionate amount of global wealth while the already vulnerable are getting fewer resources. That’s according to a new report released this week by the nongovernmental organisation Oxfam. The…
18 Jan 2024 3PM 15 min

DAY 4 of World Economic Forum: Mining and Energy

GUEST – Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa - CEO of Exxaro Resources Key among sectors to be highlighted at the WEF meeting is energy. South Africa, in pursuit of a just transition away from fossil fuels, is seeking sustainable development-driven solutions to ensure access to electricity for its growing population and industrialised…
18 Jan 2024 3PM 9 min
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