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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
3780 – 3800

Flysafair Expands Its Operations To Mauritius

FlySafair will start flying to Mauritius in December, following a long wait for the island nation to ease travel restrictions. Mauritius ended its ban on South African travellers earlier in September, coinciding with the island’s reopening to tourism which enters its final phase on Friday 1 October. South Africans have…
28 Sep 2021 1PM 8 min

It's My House: Key Homeowner's Insurance Considerations

Although building – or home owners’ – insurance is not compulsory, most banks require bond applicants to take out this type of insurance when granting home loans. How do you choose the right insurance product that meets your needs?
28 Sep 2021 1PM 20 min

SA Business Liquidations And Insolvencies On The Rise

Statistics South Africa has published its latest report on liquidations and insolvencies, with the data showing a significant increase in business insolvencies over a period marred by looting and more onerous lockdown restrictions. South African courts impose insolvency on businesses that cannot pay their debts or whose liabilities exceed their…
28 Sep 2021 12PM 7 min

Latest Quarterly Employment Stats

From the first to the second quarter, the number of people employed in the formal, non-agricultural sector fell by 86 000 to around 9.57 million, the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey released by Statistics South Africa showed on Tuesday. But by end June this year, there were 60 000…
28 Sep 2021 12PM 12 min

New Laws Will Have An Impact On Job Interviews In South Africa

The Protection of Personal Information Act, which came into effect on 1 July 2021, is likely to impact job interviews from now on in South Africa, says André de Villiers, an attorney at Scheepers & Aucamp and member of HR Economics.
27 Sep 2021 1PM 9 min

6 Emerging Workplace Trends : Rising To The Challenges Of Change

As South Africa faces a lifting of some restrictions following the country’s move to lockdown Level 2, the impact of Covid on workplaces will remain for some time, and is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, regardless of the progress of the pandemic, an expert says. Covid and lockdowns…
27 Sep 2021 1PM 14 min

Career's Corner: What Careers Are In Demand Now

TALKING POINTS 1. What does the world of work look like now? 2. How has digital and artificial Intelligence changed the world of work? 3. Researchers have come up with 4 different scenarios that will shape future world of work in the coming decades – what does that look like?…
27 Sep 2021 1PM 21 min

Wealth Creation

Dr Katlego Mothudi, the managing director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) joins us for a discussion around the gaps identified in the NHI Bill and next steps that the industry seeks to take around this; and the impact of Covid-19 in the framing of the NHI Bill; as…
27 Sep 2021 12PM 9 min

Supply Chain Problems Hit Major Retailers

Select Nike apparel and shoes may be hard to come by this holiday season as the sportswear company grapples with supply chain issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nike is currently dealing with a range of issues from fewer workers in its factories to shipping disruptions to send its product,…
27 Sep 2021 12PM 8 min

Eskom’s Price Determination Structures Might Change

A discussion paper published by energy regulator Nersa on Heritage Day, September 24, calls for a complete overhaul of the ways Eskom’s tariffs are set. It proposes a move away from the current revenue-based approach to determine electricity tariffs in South Africa to a cost-to-serve approach that might benefit large…
27 Sep 2021 12PM 8 min

Biz Lifestyle: Durban Beaches Reopen After Chemical Spill

UPL has provided a report written by independent specialists to the eThekwini Municipality on the results of a chemical analysis of the beaches and sea water conducted over the past few weeks, with the last samples taken on the 8th of September. The report recommends that all beaches are safe…
23 Sep 2021 1PM 4 min

South African Consumers Struggling To Payoff TERI Loans

TransUnion research (Consumer Pulse Study) conducted in mid-August, a month after the country was gripped by civil unrest and a peak in the third wave of COVID-19 cases, shows that nearly two-thirds of South African consumers (61%) said their household income was currently decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic
23 Sep 2021 1PM 14 min

Inside Your Pocket: Artificially Resigning To Get Their Retirement Savings

In these current market conditions, there is a new trend on the rise: financially desperate people are “resigning” from their jobs, just so they can access the money saved in their pension funds. The trend reflects the financial vulnerability of many South Africans. The majority of consumers in South Africa…
23 Sep 2021 1PM 15 min

The Pivot Point

Groovin Nchabeleng is the former CEO and the major shareholder of MMS Group, a holding company for Leo Burnett South Africa, Publicis and Saatchi & Saatchi. Publicis Group is the third-largest communications group in the world with more than 63 thousand employees operating in more than 83 countries.
23 Sep 2021 12PM 17 min

How The Possible TV License Tax Would Work And What It Means For Consumers

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wants to ‘redefine’ TV licenses in South Africa and has recommended the introduction of a household levy to help stabilize its finances. This levy would be imposed on all households and is based on the possibility of access to SABC services, rather than the…
23 Sep 2021 12PM 7 min

Repo Rate Unchanged

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum. In a statement this afternoon, Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said that the decision follows largely unchanged inflation expectations and even with continued upside risks, the committee expects inflation…
23 Sep 2021 12PM 6 min

Ekasinomics

Phokela Tours, Bus and Shuttle Services is a registered and legal entity, it was found in the year 2007. Phokela Tours is established by a vibrant and a positive man who comes from a previously disadvantaged background, Mr. Mametja Phokela. Despite his physical disability, he saw an opportunity to impact…
22 Sep 2021 1PM 6 min

Legally Speaking: Legal Aspects Of Starting A New Business

With this positive growth and support in the sector, many people may consider starting their own business. While funding is, of course, a primary consideration, as important is an understanding of compliance and legal requirements of managing your small business.
22 Sep 2021 1PM 21 min
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