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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
5,021 Episodes
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Ombud Sees Significant Increase In Digital Banking Fraud Complaints

Guest – Nerosha Maseti, Lead Ombud at the Banking and Credit Division at the NFO With virtual banking cards being offered across all digital banking platforms, and with the ability to load these cards on phones and other wearable devices, virtual cards are gaining ground over traditional physical cards or…
11 Aug 1PM 15 min

The Gender Leadership Gap: A Risk No Business Can Afford

Guest – Ayabulela Quzu, ESG and impact analyst at Sanlam Investments. Since the Employment Equity Act of 1998, corporate SA has made many pledges in terms of progress to parity, but when it comes to actual representation, women remain underrepresented in executive suites and boardrooms. This is materially bad for…
11 Aug 1PM 10 min

Wealth Creation - #FinTok: Balancing Social Media Trends With Professional Advice

Guest – Wanita Isaacs, Head of Key Accounts at Momentum Have you watched a personal finance video on TikTok lately? If so, you’re in good company - the #FinTok hashtag has amassed over 4.7 billion views, according to social media manager SocialChamp. Worldwide, consumers are turning to social media creators…
11 Aug 12PM 20 min

Can The Luanda Accord Save The Natural Diamonds Market?

Guest – David van Wyk – Mining Analyst Global diamond prices have been under pressure, synthetic stones are gaining market share, and producers are feeling the squeeze. Could the recently signed Luanda Accord be the lifeline the natural diamond industry desperately needs? Mining analyst David van Wyk unpacks what the…
11 Aug 12PM 17 min

June Manufacturing Output Encouraging But Challenges Remain

Guest - Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist. Manufacturing output (not seasonally adjusted) expanded by 1.9% y/y in June, after increasing by 0.7% (previously 0.5%) in May. Prior to May and June, manufacturing recorded an average monthly annual decline of 2.6% between November 2024 and April 2025, reflecting subdued domestic demand…
11 Aug 12PM 9 min

One Year In - Has The GNU Delivered?

Guest – Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group One year in and the government of national unity has yet to usher in a tangible economic boost. Yet, despite its ructions, one positive is slowly emerging: when push comes to shove, South African politicians can actually work together. With…
7 Aug 1PM 16 min

Inside Your Pocket - The Perils Of Emotional Investing

Guest – Yusuf Wadee, Head of Exchange Traded Products at Satrix It’s an age-old adage in the investment world – “time in the market, not timing the market”. Yet, many investors fall prey to their emotions, making rash decisions that can have significant long-term consequences. A recent analysis of the…
7 Aug 1PM 17 min

New Vehicle Sales Surged To Their Highest Level In Almost 6 Years In July

Guest - Mikel Mabasa – CEO of NAAMSA. South African new vehicle sales surged to their highest level in almost six years in July, cementing 10 consecutive months of growth for the industry. July saw a total of 51,383 vehicles being sold across the country, Naamsa | the Automotive Business…
7 Aug 12PM 13 min

The Future Of Public Broadcasting In The US After CPB Funding Cuts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is facing an uncertain future following proposed funding cuts under the Trump administration. While some argue the move is long overdue and aligns with efforts to reduce government spending, others warn it could have serious implications for independent journalism and educational content in underserved…
6 Aug 1PM 19 min

Inside Africa - African Finance And The Cost of Capital In Africa

Guest – Bill Blackie - CEO, Business & Commercial Banking at Standard Bank At a time when Africa’s potential is being stifled by the prohibitively high cost of capital, key players in finance and development came together at the Financing Africa Forward Summit with a common objective: to turn insight…
6 Aug 1PM 11 min

New CEO of KPMG

Guest: Joelene Pierce, CEO of KPMG in South Africa. Joelene has been with KPMG for 26 years and a partner for 19 years of those (appointed partner at the age of 28 years old). She is currently a member of the KPMG Southern Africa Policy Board, the Head of Financial…
5 Aug 1PM 17 min

Allan Gray - Evaluating Your Investment Manager

Guest: Nomi Bodlani, head of Private and Direct Clients at Allan Gray. After a turbulent six months, investors could be forgiven for looking to eliminate risk altogether. But eliminating risk entirely is not possible (or a good idea): Successful long-term investing is about balancing the risk of loss and the…
5 Aug 12PM 15 min

Nedbank Plans To Sell Ecobank Stake As It Resets Africa Strategy

Guest: Mfundo Nkuhlu, Nedbank COO Ecobank Transnational’s biggest shareholder plans to sell its stake in the pan-African lender as South Africa’s fourth-biggest bank by assets narrows its focus on the continent. Nedbank will sell its 21.2% holding in Togo-based Ecobank, marking the end of a 17-year strategic alliance that enabled…
5 Aug 12PM 8 min

Careers Corner - Performance Management vs Bullying 

A manager’s firm approach to underperformance may be perceived as harassment, prompting employees to file a grievance. How do employers navigate this in a way that balances performance management with the employer’s legal duty to prevent harassment? Pieter Human, Director of Labourwise & Labour consultant explains.
4 Aug 1PM 15 min

Women Navigating A Financial Tightrope

As Women's Month begins this is a critical, yet often overlooked, issue affecting South African women in the workplace. South African women are a powerful force, they drive households and the economy, leading with resilience and determination. But behind this visible strength lies a heavy, often invisible load: a lifetime…
4 Aug 1PM 23 min

Shoprite Exit Malawi After 25 Years

Shoprite, Africa’s largest food retailer, is looking to exit Malawi after operating in the country for 25 years. Investment analyst unpacks how this planned exit from Malawi signals about the broader challenges of operating in certain African markets.
4 Aug 12PM 12 min
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