Kaya Biz

Ekasinomics

Established in the Western Cape by Siwela Sweetness Masoga, the brand lineup includes a red, rosé and sparkling wine from grapes sourced throughout the Stellenbosch district.

15 Sep 2021 1PM 16 min

Legally Speaking: Fundamentals Of Contracts That Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Understanding contracts is a critical skill for any entrepreneur to have, especially if they are starting out in business. By the same token, it’s also vital that more established entrepreneurs hone their skills, the older – and more complicated – their business becomes.

15 Sep 2021 1PM 18 min

Inside Your Business: How You Small Business Deal With Late Payments

Not getting paid on time can have a big impact on a small business’ cash flow. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many SMEs struggled to pay salaries, find new clients while working from home, and with customers not paying their invoices in time. The SA SMME COVID-19 Impact Report shows that…

15 Sep 2021 12PM 9 min

YWBN Took Money From Investors

YWBN took money from investors between June and July 2021 without lodging a prospectus with the registrar of companies (CIPC). YWBN seemed to request more time to lodge the application for prospectus to be registered but CIPC had already made a ruling that ordered them to reverse the transactions and…

15 Sep 2021 12PM 10 min

More South Africans Withdrawing From Their Retirement Savings

The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) today released the half-yearly long-term insurance statistics, with the data showing that the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns have had a clear impact on the finances of South Africans. The data shows a decline in the number of individual recurring premium savings…

15 Sep 2021 12PM 7 min

Insider Tips To Boost Your Chances Of Being Approved For A Home Loan

In the face of record-low interest rates and bargain property prices, even life-long tenants are taking the plunge and applying for a home loan. Adding to the home buying frenzy is favorable lending criteria and high approval rates by the banks. The latest Ooba meter Q2 2021 statistics indicate that…

14 Sep 2021 1PM 7 min

Without A Will: What Happens To Your Home When You Die?

National Wills Week offers the perfect opportunity to have your will drafted. Every year, billions of rands go unclaimed in South Africa because family members are not aware of policies and investments that a deceased had. There are many reasons why this is the case, such as a lack of…

14 Sep 2021 1PM 17 min

It’s My House: What To Consider Before Refurbishing Your Property

People many times use the terms remodeling and renovation interchangeably. However, these are applied differently by the housing contractors. Renovation of your home is an investment. Due to this reason you need to select cabinets, appliances, and other amenities by keeping in mind the longevity.

14 Sep 2021 1PM 21 min

Let’s Talk Innovation: South African Bitcoin Users Can Now Convert Directly Into Local Currency

Paxful, the leading global peer-to-peer fintech platform, has announced Transfer to Bank. The service will debut first in South Africa via a partnership with OVEX, the South African-based cryptocurrency exchange platform specializing in over-the-counter (OTC) trading.

14 Sep 2021 12PM 12 min

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Against ANC’s Project Wish List

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warned leaders of the ruling African National Congress that the party’s project wish list could cost R73.5 billion and funding it will require difficult trade offs. Big-ticket items that would place pressure on state finances included spending R10 billion on a state bank, Godongwana, who also…

14 Sep 2021 12PM 14 min

Low Barrier To Entry Means Software Development Holds Opportunities For SA’s Youth

Youth unemployment has hit a record high, with 64.4% of those aged 15 to 24 unemployed in South Africa. As more and more jobs are becoming available in the tech space, it is vital to bridge the digital skills gap in the country to minimize the youth unemployment rate and…

13 Sep 2021 1PM 9 min

Managing Mid-Year Fatigue

There’s no denying it: I’m absolutely in love with media and marketing. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a very demanding industry. If you don’t prioritise taking care of yourself, the stress of working in this field can ultimately take its toll on your physical and mental health.

13 Sep 2021 1PM 12 min

Careers Corner: How To Charge As A Freelancer Or Contract Worker

Nomazibulo Tshanga is a Co Founder and Managing Director of Ziyana Business Consulting and Training, a people management consultancy company that assist small, medium and large organizations in building a value-based working environment, values and culture embedding and in designing and implementing the various organizational development interventions to align with…

13 Sep 2021 1PM 23 min

Wealth Creation: Developing An Online Trading Mindset

Over the past few years, people have been jumping on the online trading bandwagon. However, a lot of people tend to fail after a short period of time because they don’t have the skills to keep up with the online trading lifestyle. Dany Mawas, Regional Director at Infinox Capital, shares…

13 Sep 2021 12PM 12 min

Regrowth of SA Tourism

In South Africa, the tourism industry has a multiplier economic effect. The industry literally touches almost every sphere of the economy, and thus one of the largest employers in the country and one of the biggest contributors to the GDP. The industry right now due to the effects of the…

9 Sep 2021 1PM 12 min

Tourism Month/Currency Exchange When Travelling Abroad

South Africans are gradually being accepted in most parts of the world since our vaccine programme is picking the pace. However, there are more complications now when travelling abroad as compared to a year or two ago. Some of these complications include producing vaccine certificates, COVID test report that was…

9 Sep 2021 1PM 8 min

Inside Your Pocket: Protecting You Assets After Divorce

Divorce in South Africa: The course of a divorce is determined by the type of marriage. Civil marriages (such as court weddings or church weddings in the presence of a registered marriage officer) are ended according to the rules in the Divorce Act 70 of 1979.

9 Sep 2021 1PM 19 min

The Pivot Point

At 27 years old, Rivo Mhlari has been on both the Forbes 30-under-30 and Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans lists. Rikatec is a technology company that focuses on information management systems for vehicles. Rikatec uses big data and machine learning for vehicle predictive maintenance, breakdown detections and…

9 Sep 2021 12PM 12 min

Covid Death Claims Cost Sanlam 22 Billion

Sanlam has paid out R22bn in death claims since the start of last year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic of this R8bn was paid in the first half of this year in SA alone, the group said on Thursday, presenting its half-year results.

9 Sep 2021 12PM 7 min

Chinese Regulators Are Stepping Up Efforts To Limit Online Gaming

Prosus, which houses Naspers’s global internet business including a nearly one-third stake in Tencent, had its worst day more than a month on Thursday after reports that Chinese regulators are stepping up efforts to limit online gaming.

9 Sep 2021 12PM 7 min