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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
4,723 Episodes
360 – 380

Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv R14bn merger deal. 

GUEST – Dobek Pater - Director of business development at Africa Analysis. Competition Tribunal blocked Vodacom’s opens new tab proposed merger with fibre group Maziv on Tuesday, a blow to the ambitions of the country's biggest mobile operator to expand its fibre footprint nationwide.
29 Oct 2024 3PM 11 min

DRDGOLD reflects on favourable year during positive gold price climate.

GUEST – Riaan Davel, CFO of DRDGOLD Although DRDGOLD’s volume throughput target was missed by 17% owing to a delay in the commissioning of new reclamation sites at Ergo, a steady performance from Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR) together with higher grades from several clean-up sites helped to soften the…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 15 min

Business & Government collaborates to showcase SA to investors.

GUEST - Kenny Fihla, Standard Bank Deputy Group CE and Standard Bank South Africa. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its co-sponsors Standard Bank, Old Mutual and UBS are currently hosting the 11th annual SA Tomorrow conference in New York City. The conference showcases South African institutions and listed companies…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 12 min

Preview of the 2024 Medium-Term budget policy statement.

GUEST – Johann Els, Group Chief Economist at Old Mutual As South Africa awaits the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), there is cautious optimism about the country's economic trajectory. The recent shifts in fiscal strategy, driven by ongoing reforms and an improved political landscape, signal that we are edging…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 11 min

Embracing the future of payments with Capitec’s new card machines.

GUEST – Chris Zietsman - Product Head: Digital Merchant Commerce at Capitec. Embracing the future of payments with Capitec’s new card machines As the world steadily moves towards a digital future, businesses must evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly cashless society. Capitec Business is at the forefront of…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 10 min

FESTIVE SEASON AHEAD: The growing risk of illicit alcohol trading

GUEST – Angela Russell, CEO of Drinks Federation of South Africa [DF-SA] The growing illicit alcohol market presents a serious risk to both South Africa's economic recovery and the health of our citizens. This illegal industry undermines the industry’s efforts to support economic growth through its fiscal contributions and to…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 7 min

Dis-Chem sees double-digit earnings and dividend growth

GUEST - Rui Morais, CEO of Dis-Chem South African pharmacy group Dis-Chem reported a 16.3% jump in headline earnings for the six months ended 31 August 2024, it announced on Sens on Friday. Dis-Chem also posted a 16.1% surge in its dividend per share, which amounts to 26.98 cents, compared…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 14 min

What to expect from salary increases in 2024/2025.

GUEST - Dr Mark Bussin, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member of the South African Reward Association (SARA) South Africans can look forward to an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025 says Dr Mark Bussin, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member of the South African Reward Association…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 9 min

Pick n Pay puts the worst behind it

GUEST – Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers The Pick n Pay Group’s turnaround strategy is gaining traction with encouraging progress made across a number of key strategic and operational initiatives, including another formidable performance from its Boxer business and an underlying improvement in the performance of Pick n Pay…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 12 min

Balwin group reports a 57% plunge in half-year profi

Nastassia Arendse chats to Steve Brookes, CEO of Balwin Properties, to discuss the company's latest financial results. Despite a more optimistic economic outlook, the residential property market remains subdued, primarily due to high interest rates. Balwin has experienced a decline in apartment sales and revenue, though its annuity business has…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 14 min

South African Businesses Under Pressure: The Cost is Borne by Consumers

In this conversation we discuss the increasing financial strain on South African companies. Our guest, Inayet Kader, Senior Manager for Restructuring and Turn Around at Deloitte Africa, will share insights from the latest Deloitte Stability Index. We'll delve into the factors driving this distress, including inflation, currency fluctuations, and supply…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 12 min

PIVOT POINT: In conversation with YOCO CEO, Katlego Maphai

Nine years ago Yoco started a business revolution in South Africa with just a payments device that empowered small businesses. On the 26th September 2024, the leading financial technology company introduced groundbreaking payment technology tools that are designed to modernise South African small businesses. We unpack it and more.
24 Oct 2024 8AM 18 min

JSE’s investor roadshow in New York

GUEST – Valdene Reddy – JSE’s Director of Capital Markets In this conversation, we dive deep into the upcoming SA Tomorrow conference, where South African institutions and listed companies will showcase their investment potential to the U.S. investor community. With a focus on "Advancing SA's Structural Reforms for Infrastructure Development,"…
24 Oct 2024 7AM 10 min

African CEOs emulate business confidence and clear growth trajectory into 2025

GUEST - Ignatius Sehoole, CEO of KPMG Southern Africa and Chairman in Africa While CEOs remain confident in the future of the global economy, there is a significant consideration for escalating uncertainty and rising global crises - which has forced a reset in strategic thinking, a consolidation of talent, a…
23 Oct 2024 2PM 10 min

EKASINOMICS: Initiative to celebrate township economy champions

GUEST - Bulelani Balabala – Founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) TEA, the driving force behind South Africa's township and rural entrepreneurial ecosystem, is proud to present the 6th Annual Township Economy Summit and Awards. This year's summit promises to be our most impactful yet, celebrating innovation, resilience, and growth…
23 Oct 2024 2PM 12 min

Famous Brands reports 10% growth in half-year earnings

GUEST – Darren Hele, Chief Executive Officer at Famous Brands. Leading food services franchisor Famous Brands released its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2024. Famous Brands and its subsidiaries and associates (“Group”) increased its interim dividend by 9% to 150 cents per share. Total revenue for…
23 Oct 2024 2PM 13 min

Soaring High, Struggling to Sustain: The Saga of South African Airways

GUEST – Phuthego Mojapele, Aviation analyst Join us for a deep dive into the complex history and ongoing challenges faced by South African Airways (SAA), once the pride of the nation. We'll explore the airline's turbulent journey, from its golden age to its recent financial struggles and restructuring efforts.
23 Oct 2024 2PM 17 min
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