Kaya 959 Kaya Biz

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
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V&A Waterfront owner, Growthpoint Properties annual income slumps 10%

GUEST – Estienne de Klerk - Growthpoint Properties South Africa CEO SA’s largest primary listed real estate investment trust (Reit), Growthpoint Properties, says high interest rates globally will remain a challenge into FY 2025, weighing on its distributable income per share (Dips). The group flagged that its Dips for the…
11 Sep 2024 2PM 9 min

Review of Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris’s presidential debate

GUEST - Gugulethu Mfuphi – KAYA 959 Host The debate between United States Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump started with a handshake and ended with the candidates painting one another as awful leaders who should not be elected.
11 Sep 2024 2PM 9 min

Why corporates find it hard to apologise

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba - Managing Director of Reputation 1st In this conversation we take a closer look at a phenomenon that's become increasingly prevalent in the corporate world: the reluctance of companies to apologize for their mistakes. Despite the growing trend of consumers demanding accountability and transparency, many corporations seem…
10 Sep 2024 3PM 14 min

TECH & INNOVATION: Is South Africa a big Apple market?

GUEST – Nafisa Akabor: Tech expert Apple's latest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 16, has been met with much anticipation and excitement. With its sleek design, powerful processor, and cutting-edge features, it's undoubtedly a technological marvel. However, the high price tag has sparked concerns about accessibility for many South Africans.
10 Sep 2024 3PM 14 min

ALLAN GRAY: Estate planning and your investments

GUEST – Jaya Leibowitz - Retail Legal manager at Allan Gray Next week is National Wills Week in South Africa. Sadly, many investors accumulate assets but fail to have a valid will in place – leading to lengthy delays which often end in unfavourable outcomes for their loved ones after…
10 Sep 2024 3PM 17 min

ITS MY HOUSE: Resilient South African property market weathers tough 15 years

GUEST – Hayley Ivines-Downes - Managing Executive Real Estate at Lightstone The volume of properties transferred in 2009 (309 899) is not far from the 280 941 transfers in 2023, which reinforces how the property market’s performance mirrors the country’s difficulties. The 15-year high was recorded in 2022 (348 488)…
10 Sep 2024 3PM 19 min

Ashburton and FNB Wealth and Investments announce partnership with Morgan Stanley Investment Management

GUEST - Duzi Ndlovu, Ashburton’s CEO Ashburton Investments and FNB Wealth and Investments today announced a partnership with international investment powerhouse Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited (MSIM) to strengthen its global capabilities. The partnership will result in enhanced international capabilities for both Ashburton’s and FNB Wealth and Investments’ South African…
10 Sep 2024 3PM 10 min

WEALTH CREATION: Investing in cattle as a diversification strategy.

WEALTH CREATION: Investing in cattle as a diversification strategy. GUEST – Ayanda Majola and Kagiso Tloubatla – Co founders of SV Capital If the current coronavirus crisis has taught us anything it is to make sure our investments are diversified. When it comes to investing in financial assets, we ensure…
10 Sep 2024 8AM 12 min

These are the most in-demand jobs in SA – Pnet Report

GUEST: Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet A Pnet Job Market Trends Report has revealed the top five jobs that are in-demand in South Africa. The report offers insights into recruitment and employment trends in the South African market, according to Pnet.
9 Sep 2024 8AM 16 min

China, SA sign trade and investment agreements

GUEST – Professor Adrian Saville – Professor in economics, finance & strategy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science President Cyril Ramaphosa says he was able to boost the prospects of more balanced trade with China on what he called a “hugely successful” state visit to that country this week. …
9 Sep 2024 8AM 10 min

Who protects consumers from unsafe food products?

GUEST – Thezi Mabuza - Deputy Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission The National Consumer Commission recalled 20 products in Q1/2024. These included Knorr Onion Gravy, Dark & Lovely Moisture Plus Kit and more. Deputy Commissioner at the NCC, Thezi Mabuza unpacks how the commission protects consumers from unsafe products.
9 Sep 2024 8AM 14 min

What makes a great rewards programme?

GUEST – Amanda Cromhout - CEO of Truth Market research firm BrandMapp and consultancy Truth have published the 2023/24 Loyalty Whitepaper, revealing which loyalty programmes are the most used in South Africa – with Checkers Xtra Savings now in the top spot. The whitepaper looks are different economic segments, namely…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 15 min

SA Private Equity fundraising activity surges to a 13-year high

GUEST: Tshepiso Kobile, CEO of South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Despite growing concerns about the turbulent macroeconomic outlook, the high-interest rate environment and fundraising challenges, Southern Africa’s Private Equity (PE) industry has surged forward. With 2024 being referred to as the ‘ultimate election year’ on both…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 16 min

Sanlam achieves robust operating performance in the first half of 2024

GUEST – Abigail Mukhuba – SANLAM Group CFO Sanlam today reported robust operating performance across the group in its 2024 interim results. This was based on consistent implementation of the business strategy in the last four years, which centres on enhancing organic growth while complementing this with strategic acquisitions. The…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 12 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET: South African Reserve Bank releases the Payments Study Report

GUEST – Tim Masela - National Payments System Department Head The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), which operates, regulates and oversees the national payment system (NPS), has today published its inaugural Payments Study Report (study). The study, the first of its kind in South Africa, uses individuals’ payment data and…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 11 min

The increasing popularity of Chinese vehicles in SA

GUEST – Brandon Cohen – Chairperson: National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) The rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa has been notable in recent years, with many Chinese automakers now outpacing legacy brands like Mazda, Land Rover, and Volvo. Central to their success is their focus on affordability and…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 9 min

Airports Company SA reported a 16& revenue increase 16% R7 billion in 2023/24

GUEST - Mpumi Mpofu - CEO of the Airports Company South Africa Airports Company South Africa reported an impressive after-tax profit of R472 million. Despite operating in a relatively challenging global economic environment, ACSA’s revenue increased by 16% to R7.0 billion from the R6.0 billion reported in the previous financial…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 13 min

Markets update with Matete Thulare

Yesterday’s narrower CA deficit for 3rd straight quarter, and implications for bonds & rands going forward IMF wants SA to legislate a debt ceiling: why is this important, and how feasible is it? On the markets: Gold back above $2500 + ZAR firming below 17.80 - what does this tell…
6 Sep 2024 8AM 13 min
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