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Concerns Over New Mutual Bank

The Young Women in Business Network (YWBN) is holding a press briefing on the newly formed mutual bank to explain the inner workings of the bank. The press briefing is live now. Guest: Nthabeleng Likotsi, Founder, Young Women In Business Network (YWBN) Mutual Bank

14 Jun 2021 12PM 14 min

Comment On SAA Deal

Talking Points: - His view on this SAA acquisition? - Is SAA now privately owned? - National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa said slammed the department for not being transparent in the deal. Guest: Dr Nthati Mthati, Senior Lecturer Finance At GBS

14 Jun 2021 12PM 8 min

SAA Welcomed By Members of SA's Business And Aviation Sectors

The public-private partnership announced on Friday for South African Airways has been largely welcomed by members of SA's business and aviation sectors, due to the fact that the private sector will become involved in the running of the airline, hopefully preventing the need for further bailouts with taxpayers' money.

14 Jun 2021 12PM 4 min

The Pivot Point With Unathi Mhlatyana

Unathi Mhlatyana stepped into the role of managing director at McCain Foods South Africa on the 1st of February this year. Having occupied leadership roles at PepsiCo and SAB/AB InBev, Mhlatyana brings with him over 20 years of experience in the FMCG industry and a thorough understanding of the value…

10 Jun 2021 12PM 10 min

Clover Package By Ncebakazi

Yesterday we spoke to Dr Azar Jammine from Economtrix about Clover biggest cheese firm closing down in North West. Kaya FMs News Reporter, Ncebakazi Manzi continues with this conversation and she filed this report.

10 Jun 2021 12PM 5 min

Licencing Threshold For Electricity Generation Increased

The move to increase this figure came as a shock because it’s far higher than the 10MW mooted by minerals resource minister Gwede Mantashe in his departmental budget speech just a few weeks ago. Guest: NJ Ayuk, Africa Energy Chamber Executive/Energy Expert

10 Jun 2021 12PM 9 min

MultiChoice Group’s Services

Consumers love to complain about MultiChoice Group’s services, but they’re not matching that by shutting their wallets to the company. Guest: Calvo Mawela, Chief Executive Officer Of Mutlichoice Group

10 Jun 2021 12PM 4 min

Wealth Creation With Mandla Ngcobo

From a small Internet reseller in 2013 servicing a handful subscribers, Accelerit has grown into a full-blown national connectivity operator with a footprint across South Africa and a presence worldwide. Guest: Mandla Ngcobo, Founder And CEO at Accelerit Technologies.

9 Jun 2021 12PM 7 min

Clover Closing In Lichtenburg In North West

AN ANNOUNCEMENT by dairy group Clover yesterday that it was closing South Africa’s biggest cheese production plant in Lichtenburg in North West, because of poor service delivery by the local municipality, has raised the concern of investors.

9 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

Tips To Avoid Financial Setbacks When Being Loadshed

Load shedding is back with a vengeance as Eskom today announced that the country is moving from Stage 2 to Stage 4 to ensure stability of the national grid. Open Line Guest: Christelle Colman, Spokesperson For Old Mutual Insure

9 Jun 2021 12PM 13 min

Business Confidence Jump

South African business confidence jumped to levels last seen even before a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus restricted economic activity and disrupted global trade, two separate measures published on Wednesday showed. Guest: Siobhan Redford, RMB SA Economist

9 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

Are Loyalty Programmes Worth It?

On 21 May 2021, the Constitutional Court handed down a judgment on the tax treatment of retail loyalty programmes. Guest: Amanda Is The Founder & CEO Of Truth Guest: Jerome Brink, Director In Our Tax & Exchange Control Practice

8 Jun 2021 12PM 10 min

The Rise Of Whatsapp Banking

The rise of digital banking has opened up new ways for banks you engage with and provide service to their customers, including through social media channels such as WhatsApp. Guest: Jan Vermeulen, Investigative Journalist / Technology Journalist / Editor-At-Large For My Broadband

8 Jun 2021 12PM 12 min

Companies Required To Report On Wage Differentials

Plans are afoot to make amendments to South Africa’s Companies Act that would require companies to report on wage differentials.

8 Jun 2021 12PM 6 min

GDP Data Is Signalling A Better Than Expected

The South African economy is growing at a steady pace, and more briskly than we’ve experienced for several years. Guest: Reza Hendrickse, PPS Investments Portfolio Manager

8 Jun 2021 12PM 5 min

Coffee Prices Are Heading Higher

Prices of arabica coffee moved above $1.60 per pound (R22,40 0,4 per kilogram) last Friday for the first time since the spring of 2016. Open Line. Guest: Dr Sifiso Ntombela, Chief Economist At National Agricultural Marketing Council

7 Jun 2021 12PM 13 min

Our Africa Feature: POPI Act Is Here

It’s been over seven years since the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act (or POPIA) was first signed into law, but on 1 July 2021 it will come into full effect at last. Guest: Dr Peter Tobin, POPI Act Compliance Specialist

7 Jun 2021 12PM 7 min

Middle Class Struggle With Debt Grows

Enquiries about debt counselling have grown significantly in 2021, according to the National Debt Counsellors Association (NDCA), with some members recording increases of over 30%. Guest: Benay Sager, National Debt Counsellors Association Chairperson

7 Jun 2021 12PM 5 min

The Pivot Point

Mbali Nwoko, launched her Green Terrace crop farming business in 2016, says her curiosity and determination to farm enabled her to create partnerships in the sector. These have ensured a bright future for her young business.

3 Jun 2021 12PM 11 min

How Maternity Leave Could Change In South Africa

Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bare a disproportionate responsibility when it comes to childcare, says Muhammed Goolab, executive committee member of the South African Rewards Association (SARA).

3 Jun 2021 12PM 7 min