Kaya Biz

Why insurance premiums differ among car brands and models

GUEST – John Wessels, Data and Actuarial Science Manager at Blink by MiWay Motor insurance premiums can vary hugely. There are many factors at play – for example the make and model itself. In this conversation we unpack some of the reasons why insurance costs may differ among different car…

30 Jul 2024 3PM 14 min

ALLAN GRAY: The Olympics of investing: Striving for gold

GUEST – Belinda Carbutt - Group Savings and Investments specialist at Allan Gray With the 2024 Olympics officially underway, all eyes are on the dedicated athletes who have spent their lives chasing gold. Their stories of resilience, discipline and strategic thinking offer invaluable lessons not only for aspiring sports champions,…

30 Jul 2024 3PM 7 min

Uber Clarifies Vehicle Age Policy for ZA Drivers

GUEST - Cassie Jaganyi, Head of Communications for Uber South Africa Recent media coverage regarding a three-year vehicle age policy for drivers on Uber in South Africa has caused some confusion due to its inaccuracy. Uber would like to take this opportunity to clarify the policy that came into effect…

30 Jul 2024 3PM 9 min

Car Workshops association say the are being excluded by Wesbank in government tender

GUEST – Sello Mosai - Chairman of HDI Automotive Aftermarket Association Forum The Automotive Aftermarket Association Forum (AAAF) has warned that more than 162 000 jobs were at risk among the predominantly black-owned Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the automotive aftermarket industry due to the closure of dozens…

30 Jul 2024 3PM 15 min

How are geopolitical risks affecting the world economy?

GUEST – Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB Geopolitical risk typically arises from tensions that disrupt the normal course of international relations and tends to increase when peaceful conditions shift due to war, the threat of war, sanctions, or diplomatic conflicts.In this conversation we look at Argentina, Kenya and Japan’s…

30 Jul 2024 3PM 14 min

North West pilots programme to take back Spaza shops to local community members

GUEST – Bitsa Lenkopane - North West MEC for economic development, environment, conservation and tourism In a move to safeguard the well-being of consumers, the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism in the North West has launched a campaign on spaza shops. The Latela Molao campaign, loosely translated…

29 Jul 2024 2PM 7 min

Ways that the corrupt hide their assets from the state.

GUEST – Steven Powell, head of ENSafrica's forensics practice. Corrupt South African businesspeople, politicians, government officials, and tenderpreneurs use crooked car dealerships to buy luxury cars and avoid detection by SARS and lifestyle audits. In this conversation we interrogate other ways that the rich and corrupt use to conceal their…

29 Jul 2024 2PM 19 min

The business of petrol stations – How to buy it and associated ownership costs.

GUEST – Reggie Sibiya, the chief executive at Fuel Retailers' Association Depending on location and revenue estimates, becoming a petrol station franchisee can cost up to R40 million, with estimated earnings of around R390,000 per month or R4.68 million a year. Reggie Sibiya helps us unpack the cost of owning…

29 Jul 2024 2PM 22 min

Food inflation eases further, but recent weather-induced production challenges remain a concern.

GUEST - Paul Makube- FNB Commercial's senior agricultural economist The latest export estimates from the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) showed a further reduction in orange exports for the 2024 season underpinned by a combination of inclement weather in the production areas and the increased competition from the…

29 Jul 2024 2PM 12 min

Financial confidence grows despite economic challenges according to Old Mutual

GUEST – John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual Despite ongoing economic challenges, South Africans are showcasing remarkable financial resilience and adaptability, driven by increased confidence in their ability to save and invest. According to the latest Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor (OMSIM) 2024 survey, financial stress…

29 Jul 2024 2PM 15 min

Minerals Council’s position on beneficiation of SA minerals.

GUEST – Hugo Pienaar, Chief Economist at Mineral Council of South Africa The Minerals Council says that South Africa should address energy and logistical constraints before pushing for export taxes as a way of nudging miners to undertake local mineral beneficiation and highlighted that this approach could result in reduced…

29 Jul 2024 2PM 8 min

Real Madrid takes back the crown as world’s most valuable football club brand

GUEST – Hugo Hensley, Head of Sports Services at Brand Finance Real Madrid (brand value up 16% to EUR1.7 billion) is once again the world’s most valuable football club brand, surpassing 2023’s winner Manchester City FC, (brand value up 7% to EUR1.6 billion) according to new data from Brand Finance,…

25 Jul 2024 8AM 20 min

How will the Two-Pot Retirement system affect GEPF benefits?

GUEST - Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor Sanlam Corporate With South Africa's Two-Pot Retirement System set to launch on 1 September 2024, it is crucial for South Africans to understand how this new system may impact pension handling

25 Jul 2024 8AM 24 min

AGOA: SA deligates urge US to extend Agoa to help Africa industrialise

GUEST – Prof Patrick Bond - Political economist Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has called for an extension of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) when it expires next year to provide long-term certainty to investors in Africa and to traders between the continent and the…

25 Jul 2024 8AM 19 min

Consumer price index was 5,1% in June, down from 5,2% in May.

GUEST - Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist Headline inflation was 5.1% y/y in June, down slightly from 5.2% in May. The print was slightly lower than our 5.2% prediction but aligned with the consensus expectation. Monthly headline inflation was 0.1%, driven by core price pressures (contributed over 0.2ppt) and food…

24 Jul 2024 3PM 11 min

EKASINOMICS: Seseko EdTech

GUEST - Bradley Maseko - Founder & CEO of Seseko EdTech Seseko EdTech is dedicated to leveraging the power of Virtual Reality and Robotics to revolutionize the educational experiences of children in marginalized communities. By integrating cutting-edge technology into the learning process and equipping children with the skills necessary for…

24 Jul 2024 3PM 11 min

Takis Trademark Case: Lesson for SMMEs

GUEST – Tim Ball, partner at Webber Wentzel. Trademark registration is a proactive measure to mitigate legal risks associated with brand infringement. Without a registered trademark, you may find yourself in a precarious situation where another business uses a similar mark, causing confusion among customers and potentially damaging your brand’s…

24 Jul 2024 3PM 19 min

Takis Biltong wins trademark case

GUEST - Dougie Aristides, Marketing Director at Takis Biltong Takis Biltong, one of SA’s most revered brands, fought a nine-year battle all the way to the Supreme Court of Appeal to protect its trademark against infringement by Mexican-registered company Grupo Bimbo, which was found to be selling tortilla chips in…

24 Jul 2024 3PM 19 min

VBS collapse impact on local community members

GUEST - Kenneth Mathivha - Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation The Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation, which represents community members affected by the VBS collapse has revealed that more than 500 destitute women, men, burial societies and investments organizations around Venda and elsewhere bankrupt.

24 Jul 2024 2PM 10 min

Was CODI launched too late?

GUEST - Michael Jordaan, Bank Zero Chair On 25 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) officially launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), which aims to protect bank depositors and enhance the public’s confidence in South Africa’s banking system. CODI was established as a legal entity, with effect…

24 Jul 2024 2PM 10 min