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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
5,365 Episodes
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Telkom reports strong mobile subscriber growth.

GUEST – Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom Consumer Telkom has posted its latest interim results and while the group’s profit dipped slightly, the real headline is the surge in mobile numbers. We spoke to Lunga Siyo, the CEO of Telkom Consumer, to unpack what’s driving the operator’s strongest prepaid growth…
18 Nov 3PM 10 min

TECH & INNOVATION – Car rental platform allows vehicle owners to earn cash

GUEST – Themba Mgimeti, Co-founder of CarShareNova A South African-born start-up is rewriting the rules of car ownership and potentially the future of mobility. We’re joined in studio by Themba Mgimeti, engineer, former Bolt manager, and co-founder of CarShareNova, the new peer-to-peer car-sharing platform shaking up the rental industry. CarShareNova…
18 Nov 3PM 14 min

What’s brewing: Coffee prices, preferences and patterns in South Africa

GUEST - Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20 A year ago, we examined the state of coffee in South Africa. Now we're checking back to see whether conditions have improved or deteriorated for the country's coffee drinkers. Eighty20, South Africa's leading consumer strategy, research and analytics company, has gathered valuable insights…
18 Nov 3PM 10 min

Despite improved sentiment, consumers still face financial strain.

GUEST - Benay Sager - Executive head of DebtBusters. Although consumer sentiment continues to improve in 2025, consumers are still under severe financial strain. This is revealed in DebtBusters’ Q3 2025 Debt Index, a quarterly evaluation of debt counselling applications. Executive head of DebtBusters, Benay Sager, says that successive interest…
18 Nov 3PM 16 min

CEOs wishlist for B20 - Big business priorities for 2025

GUEST – Dylan Walsh, a Partner at Oliver Wyman and Global Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking A CEO’s Wish List for the G20: What Oliver Wyman’s CEO Agenda 2025 Reveals About Global Business Priorities As the world turns its attention to the G20 meetings next week, discussions will inevitably…
18 Nov 3PM 15 min

SA gets its first credit upgrade in 20 years.

For the first time in two decades, South Africa has been handed a long-awaited credit rating upgrade and it’s more than just symbolic. We speak to Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist at Momentum Investments, to unpack what S&P’s move really means for the economy, for investors, and for every South African…
18 Nov 3PM 13 min

Shoprite Brings Work Closer to Home

In a country where the average worker spends nearly 100 minutes a day just getting to and from work, Shoprite is reshaping what accessible employment really looks like. We speak to Maude Modise, Enterprise and Government Relations Executive at the Shoprite Group, about how the retailer has managed to get…
17 Nov 3PM 12 min

Africa’s New M&A Boom: The Six Trends Redefining Deal-Making on the Continent

GUEST: Andrew Bahlmann – Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International Africa’s mergers and acquisitions landscape is shifting faster and more strategically than ever before. Once viewed as a high-risk frontier, the continent is now emerging as one of the most competitive and opportunity-rich dealmaking regions in the world…
17 Nov 3PM 23 min

G20 Spotlight: Is South Africa Ready to Host the World?

GUEST: Ipeleng Selele – Chairperson, Brand South Africa As South Africa prepares to welcome world leaders, global CEOs, civil society, and thousands of international delegates, all eyes are on Johannesburg ahead of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit. With Cabinet expressing full confidence in the country’s readiness, the event is set…
17 Nov 2PM 15 min

Old Mutual’s “Add Your Voice” Campaign: The People’s Podium

GUEST: Ndumiso Zulu – CEO, Old Mutual Group Social Investments Old Mutual is taking South Africans to the global stage literally. Through its B20 “Add Your Voice” campaign, also known as The People’s Podium, the group is inviting everyday citizens, entrepreneurs, and communities to influence South Africa’s contribution to the…
17 Nov 2PM 16 min

WeBuyCars posts another record year: Growth, Expansion & a new Deputy CEO

South Africa’s used-car giant WeBuyCars has posted another year of impressive growth but behind the strong numbers lies a new competitive squeeze. In this episode, Benjamin speaks to Willem Klopper, Chief Strategy Officer at WeBuyCars, to unpack how the explosive rise of Chinese automotive brands is reshaping consumer behaviour and…
17 Nov 2PM 13 min

Astral delivers major turnaround as 2025 dividend surges 112%

GUEST – Gary Arnold, CEO of Astral Astral Foods has delivered a powerful rebound and shareholders are smiling. After a turbulent start to the year, the poultry producer has staged a remarkable recovery, more than doubling its total 2025 dividend to 1 100 cents per share and closing the year…
17 Nov 2PM 6 min

Whisky Live 2025: Lighting Up Africa’s Luxury Scene — The Story of Bongani Cigars

GUEST: Kamal Moukheiber – Founder, Bongani Cigars At this year’s Whisky Live Festival, whisky wasn’t the only thing drawing admiration. Amid the clinking glasses and smoky notes, one African brand stood out, Bongani Cigars, Africa’s first premium cigar brand redefining luxury from the continent outward. Founder Kamal Moukheiber joins us…
13 Nov 3PM 14 min

Whisky Live 2025: A Toast to South Africa’s Whisky Legend, Andy Watts

GUEST: Andy Watts – Owner, The Watts Whisky Company At this year’s Whisky Live Festival, whisky lovers gathered to celebrate craftsmanship, innovation, and legacy, and few embody all three quite like Andy Watts, one of South Africa’s most decorated whisky masters. Known globally for his work with Bain’s Cape Mountain…
13 Nov 3PM 17 min

G20 Focus: Transforming Cross-Border Payments for a More Inclusive Global Economy

GUEST: Tshegofatso Modisakeng – Product Growth Manager, FNB Forex The G20 has set an ambitious goal, to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive. For many across emerging markets, this isn’t just about convenience; it’s about access, inclusion, and opportunity. In this conversation, FNB’s Tshegofatso Modisakeng joins…
13 Nov 3PM 8 min

MTBPS2025 in a Nutshell: A Turning Point for South Africa’s Finances

SPECIAL BROADCAST GUESTS: Sifiso Skenjana – Economist & Managing Director, ESG Analytics | Enoch Godongwana – Minister of Finance | Edward Kieswetter – SARS Commissioner | John Steenhuisen – Minister of Agriculture | Zuko Godlimpi – Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition | Songezo Zibi – SCOPA Chairperson |…
12 Nov 3PM 46 min

EasyEquities Soars: Purple Group More Than Doubles Its Profit

GUEST: Charles Savage – CEO, Purple Group Purple Group, the fintech powerhouse behind South Africa’s favourite investing platform EasyEquities, has delivered another knockout year more than doubling its profit and growing assets under management to over R80 billion. In its latest results, the JSE-listed company posted a 121% surge in…
12 Nov 3PM 12 min
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