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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
3540 – 3560

The True Cost Of Sick Leave

The state has spent more than R14bn on public servants who have taken sick or incapacity leave since the outbreak of Covid-19, highlighting the enormous cost of the pandemic. This was revealed by public service and administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo in a written parliamentary response published this week. Andrew Levy,…
12 Jan 2022 11AM 7 min

Will Imessage Move To Android?

Some young people feel social pressure to own iPhones so they have full access to Apple's messaging service iMessage, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. When iPhone users exchange messages using iMessage they appear in blue bubbles, whereas messages sent to iPhones from users of Google's Android…
12 Jan 2022 11AM 6 min

How To Start A Coal Transportation Business

Peter Manjor, Veteran Mining Engineer, Fund Manager And Analyst speaks to us about the things to consider when starting a coal transportation business, the daily demands in the industry, and lots more.
12 Jan 2022 11AM 12 min

Inside Your Business: Tips For Developing A Strong Business Strategy

Whether you’re leading a business or a business unit, or working as a freelancer, mastering business strategy is key to your success. And the end of a year and the start of a new one is a great time to create or revisit your strategy. Tara Turkington, CEO Of Flow…
12 Jan 2022 11AM 13 min

Legally Speaking: New Minimum Wage Proposed For Sa

The Department of Employment of Labour has called for comment on a new minimum wage target for South Africa in 2022. Under the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act, the National Minimum Wage Commission annually assesses and reviews the minimum wage. The minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, then determines…
12 Jan 2022 11AM 19 min

Global Potato Shortage Crisis: Is SA Affected?

In some parts of the world, a shortage of potatoes is causing a French fries crisis. The South African agricultural sector in 2021 experienced harsh, icy weather, which affected potato harvests and compromised the quality of cultivars used to make slap chips and crisps. We discuss how SA affected by…
11 Jan 2022 11AM 19 min

What are the Best And Worst Mobile Networks In South Africa?

MTN has been named the best mobile network in South Africa in the MyBroadband Insights annual 2021 Mobile Network Quality Report. The report ranks South Africa’s mobile networks and awards the best network in each major city. MTN reigned supreme in all major South African cities, with one exception -…
11 Jan 2022 11AM 13 min

It’s My House: What to Do Once You Have Paid Off Your Home Loan/Bond

Settling your home loan account is a huge financial accomplishment. However, your home loan account is not closed automatically once you have paid up your home loan – a bond cancellation process needs to be followed. Matseleng Mogodi, a Principal Estate Agent At Snooks Estates joins us to discuss.
11 Jan 2022 11AM 26 min

Five Cryptocurrency Tips For First-Time Investors In 2022

Globally, there are now more than 15 000 cryptocurrencies available with a total market value of over R48 trillion. With the technology gaining increased adoption and new use cases being found, there’s certainly no sign of this growth slowing down. However, as with most things, there have been different waves…
11 Jan 2022 11AM 7 min

2022 Could Be A More Difficult Year For South Africa

Ongoing concerns around the Omicron variant, electricity supply constraints, a poor jobs outlook, and material fiscal constraints do not set South Africa’s expected economic growth recovery on a good path, says Sanisha Packirisamy, economist at Momentum Investments. She joins us on the line for more.
10 Jan 2022 11AM 9 min

Eskom Tariffs That May Increase By More Than 40%

Stakeholders have until Friday (January 14) to submit written comments to energy regulator Nersa on Eskom tariffs that may increase by more than 40%, according to Nersa’s latest pro forma implementation plans. Ted Blom A Senior Energy, Mining, And Commodities Strategist And Tactician, joins us to discuss this topic.
10 Jan 2022 11AM 7 min

Careers Corner: How Do You Excel In Your Career Path In The New Year?

Do you know that fore-thinking and fore-planning helps you get to your destination faster and more efficiently? As we are starting the New Year, it’s important to give your their career planning a thought. Vumile Msweli, CEO Of Hesed Consulting And Career Coach.
10 Jan 2022 11AM 18 min

Mandatory Vaccinations in SA Universities

The SA Union of Students (SAUS) has not ruled out national student protests in its efforts to reject the move by the country’s universities to enforce mandatory Covid-19 vaccination.
10 Jan 2022 11AM 7 min

The Pros and Cons Of Buying A Car This Time Of Year

As we run into the last two weeks of the year, a question that many prospective car buyers ask is whether it’s best to buy now or wait until the New Year. Whether you’re downgrading to a smaller car due to working from home, getting a bigger car because your…
15 Dec 2021 11AM 20 min

Ekasinomics: eWaya Technical Systems

eWaya Technical Systems (PTY) LTD is a 100% black owned company, 51% black women owned, 51% black youth owned and an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME). The company offers a wide range of technical and technological services to medium and large organisations. eWaya Technical Systems (PTY) LTD is a B-BBEE Level…
15 Dec 2021 11AM 16 min

Don’t give yourself debt for Christmas

Between Covid-19 and social unrest, major retail outlets have taken a knock this year and will be pulling out all the stops to entice shoppers this festive season, but being vigilant about pricing and specials over December will prevent unnecessary debt at the start of the new year. Bryan Habana,…
15 Dec 2021 11AM 10 min

It’s My House: Projected Residential Property Trends for 2022

It appears that the recent announcement of the repo rate hike wasn’t enough to deter residential property demand. The momentum gained over the past two years has not been experienced in decades and Grant Smee, Managing Director of Only Realty predicts that this uptick will continue well into 2022.
14 Dec 2021 11AM 21 min
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