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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
5,035 Episodes
660 – 680

South Africa's Mental Health Epidemic.

In this conversation we delve into the alarming issue of mental health in the South African workplace. Dr. Frank Magwegwe, a leading expert, will discuss the staggering costs of mental health challenges, including lost productivity and GDP impact. We'll explore the root causes of these issues, from work-related stress to…
4 Nov 2024 1PM 15 min

FlySafair Under Fire: A Legal Battle and Potential Strike

In this conversation we discuss the latest developments surrounding South Africa's popular low-cost airline, FlySafair. Aviation analyst Phuthego Mojapele will break down the key issues, including the IASC ruling on foreign ownership and the looming threat of a strike. We'll delve into the potential consequences of these challenges for FlySafair…
4 Nov 2024 1PM 16 min

US Elections: Expectations and Impact on markets

GUEST – Andrew Dittberner - Chief Investment Officer at Old Mutual Wealth Private Clients With less than a day until Americans head to the polls, the outcome of the presidential race remains highly uncertain.
4 Nov 2024 1PM 14 min

Redefine's resilient performance in tough times.

We speak to Ntobeko Nyawo, Redefine's CFO, to discuss the company's latest financial results. Despite a challenging economic climate, Redefine has shown resilience, with improvements in occupancy and overall demand. We'll delve into the factors driving this positive performance, including the impact of lower interest rates and increased investor confidence…
4 Nov 2024 1PM 13 min

Energy Expert, Ruse Moleshe

Energy Expert, Ruse Moleshe gave us analysis on NERSA being approved for the cross-border electricity trade an what this means for Eskom
30 Oct 2024 3PM 10 min

Legalities of running a loan shark business in the workplace.

GUEST - Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist. It is common for stokvel members or third parties to borrow money from the stokvel and interest is typically charged on the provided loans. This may potentially create problems within the employment context in circumstances where disputes may arise concerning the…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 13 min

Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv R14bn merger deal. 

GUEST – Dobek Pater - Director of business development at Africa Analysis. Competition Tribunal blocked Vodacom’s opens new tab proposed merger with fibre group Maziv on Tuesday, a blow to the ambitions of the country's biggest mobile operator to expand its fibre footprint nationwide.
29 Oct 2024 3PM 11 min

DRDGOLD reflects on favourable year during positive gold price climate.

GUEST – Riaan Davel, CFO of DRDGOLD Although DRDGOLD’s volume throughput target was missed by 17% owing to a delay in the commissioning of new reclamation sites at Ergo, a steady performance from Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR) together with higher grades from several clean-up sites helped to soften the…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 15 min

Business & Government collaborates to showcase SA to investors.

GUEST - Kenny Fihla, Standard Bank Deputy Group CE and Standard Bank South Africa. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its co-sponsors Standard Bank, Old Mutual and UBS are currently hosting the 11th annual SA Tomorrow conference in New York City. The conference showcases South African institutions and listed companies…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 12 min

Preview of the 2024 Medium-Term budget policy statement.

GUEST – Johann Els, Group Chief Economist at Old Mutual As South Africa awaits the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), there is cautious optimism about the country's economic trajectory. The recent shifts in fiscal strategy, driven by ongoing reforms and an improved political landscape, signal that we are edging…
29 Oct 2024 3PM 11 min

Embracing the future of payments with Capitec’s new card machines.

GUEST – Chris Zietsman - Product Head: Digital Merchant Commerce at Capitec. Embracing the future of payments with Capitec’s new card machines As the world steadily moves towards a digital future, businesses must evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly cashless society. Capitec Business is at the forefront of…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 10 min

FESTIVE SEASON AHEAD: The growing risk of illicit alcohol trading

GUEST – Angela Russell, CEO of Drinks Federation of South Africa [DF-SA] The growing illicit alcohol market presents a serious risk to both South Africa's economic recovery and the health of our citizens. This illegal industry undermines the industry’s efforts to support economic growth through its fiscal contributions and to…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 7 min

Dis-Chem sees double-digit earnings and dividend growth

GUEST - Rui Morais, CEO of Dis-Chem South African pharmacy group Dis-Chem reported a 16.3% jump in headline earnings for the six months ended 31 August 2024, it announced on Sens on Friday. Dis-Chem also posted a 16.1% surge in its dividend per share, which amounts to 26.98 cents, compared…
28 Oct 2024 2PM 14 min
660 – 680