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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
720 – 740

Minister Dean Macpherson announces steps to turbocharge infrastructure investment  

GUEST – Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has established a first-of-its-kind initiative that will allow government entities to apply for project preparation support. The government entity was established in 2020 to help with additional resources for infrastructure planning, management, and delivery. At a…
15 Oct 2024 1PM 12 min

Hustle culture is growing, with 83% of respondents seeking additional income streams

GUEST - Zak Haeri, MD for NIQ in South Africa NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, has released its Mid-Year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025 report, identifying macro catalysts across industries. The forward-looking study provides a strategic roadmap for South African retailers looking to win over consumers…
14 Oct 2024 1PM 9 min

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Blue Ridge PGM mine to Mantengu Mining

GUEST – Michael Miller, Mantengu Mining’s CEO Sibanye-Stillwater has disposed of its Blue Ridge Platinum mine, which has been under care and maintenance since 2011, to Mantengu Mining that has a listing on the JSE AltX. The Blue Ridge platinum group metals (PGM) mine has an integrated ore processing plant…
14 Oct 2024 1PM 10 min

WEALTH CREATION – Tax authorities set their sights on remote workers and wealthy individuals

GUEST - Professor Jennifer Roeleveld - President of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) South Africa Digital nomads and high-net-worth individuals with investments in different tax jurisdictions should expect increasing scrutiny from tax authorities, according to Professor Jennifer Roeleveld, international taxation expert and President of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) South…
14 Oct 2024 1PM 16 min

Mboweni was integral to SA’s macro-economic stability, SARS

GUEST - SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter The South African Revenue Service (SARS) pays special tribute to the late Mr. Tito Mboweni who helped to stabilise our macro-economic landscape in the pivotal roles he played as Governor of the Reserve Bank and Minister of Finance, working closely with SARS as part…
14 Oct 2024 1PM 14 min

Mboweni’s passing is a great loss to South Africa – Lesetja Kganyago

GUEST - Lesetja Kganyago – SA Reserve Bank Governor The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has expressed deep saddness by the passing of former Finance Minister and Governor No. 8 Mr Tito Mboweni. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago describes Mboweni as a brave and down to earth leader.
14 Oct 2024 1PM 15 min

Longevity & Earning capacity in sports

GUEST – Nqobile Ndlovu - Cash N Sport Research Director Longevity and earning capacity are two key factors that influence a professional athlete's career. While athletic talent and skill are crucial, the ability to sustain a long and successful career often depends on these two elements.
10 Oct 2024 2PM 12 min

Understanding how SA's insurers cover mental health related matters

GUEST - Tom Crotty, Head of Risk Optimisation at Liberty Stress, anxiety, and depression are taking a heavy toll on South Africans. According to Liberty’s 2023 claim statistics, mental health challenges are emerging as a health risk and in light of this, the insurer is encouraging South Africans to prioritise…
10 Oct 2024 2PM 12 min

Bad news for South Africans who love chicken

GUEST - Fred Hume, Managing Director of Hume International Hume International managing director Fred Hume said irrational import bans on poultry lead to South Africans paying far more for their favourite protein than necessary. Hume pointed out that the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) price of one kilogram of mechanically…
10 Oct 2024 2PM 11 min

Sasria still recovering from 2021 riots

GUEST – Dirk Kunz - Sasria’s Chief Financial Officer Financial Highlights: •Total assets increased to R16.4 billion (2023: R14.1 billion). •Insurance revenue grew by 17.67% to R5.25 billion (2023: R4.46 billion). •Profit for the year stood at R3.33 billion, reflecting Sasria's operational resilience and efficiency. •Investment income saw a notable…
10 Oct 2024 2PM 12 min

Metair to buy financially distressed AutoZone for R290 Million – But why?

GUEST - Paul O’Flaherty - Metair CEO JSE-listed Metair Investments will buy financially distressed aftermarket auto parts retailer AutoZone in a R290 million deal as part of the latter’s business rescue plan. Metair – an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of automotive components and energy storage solutions – confirmed the…
10 Oct 2024 2PM 5 min

Stats SA's latest Mining and Manufacturing data analysis

GUEST - Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist The latest mining and manufacturing data in South Africa have shown mixed results, with the former coming in better than expected and the latter worse than anticipated. The latest Stats SA data showed that mining production increased from a contraction of 1.0% in…
10 Oct 2024 2PM 7 min

EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, why is that?

GUEST - NAFISA AKABOR – Tech & EV Journalist EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, driven by factors such as government incentives, growing consumer awareness, and the availability of more affordable models. However, challenges such as load shedding, limited charging infrastructure, and high upfront costs continue to hinder…
9 Oct 2024 8AM 10 min

ARIA sees Transnet unbundling as a significant milestone for South Africa's rail sector

GUEST - Mesela Kope-Nhlapo - CEO of African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions: Transnet Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). This strategic unbundling represents a pivotal…
9 Oct 2024 8AM 10 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Prevent your business from being involved in a money laundering scheme

GUEST - Dewald van Rensburg - Investigator at AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism & Steven Powell, head of ENSafrica's forensics practice The funds are deemed as illicit as they often originate from fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, or other unlawful activities or predicate crimes. Money laundering operations have serious negative impacts…
9 Oct 2024 8AM 15 min

SARS confirms criminal sanctions for Crypto non-compliance

GUEST - Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance – Tax Consulting SA The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a stern warning to taxpayers who hold digital currencies, emphasising that failing to declare crypto assets on tax returns will not be tolerated. Sars highlighted…
9 Oct 2024 8AM 12 min
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