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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
5,097 Episodes
1020 – 1040

ALLAN GRAY – Three golden rules for long-term investing success

GUEST - Nomi Bodlani, head of Direct and Private Clients at Allan Gray Achieving long-term investment success is simple but not easy. It demands unwavering determination to stick to your chosen investment strategy and stay committed, even during periods of uncertainty. Investing for real, inflation-beating returns should be top of…
2 Jul 2024 11AM 8 min

Why electricity has became so expensive in South Africa

GUEST - Miyelani Holeni Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group Over the past decade, electricity rates have risen significantly nationally. Electricity, unlike other expenses, is one that homeowners have little flexibility to control. Eskom has increased the price of electricity by 446% since load-shedding began in 2008, driving up…
2 Jul 2024 11AM 9 min

Professionalization is key to ensuring long-awaited GNU is not a false dawn: IoDSA

GUEST – Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the multiparty cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has been broadly welcomed as a move towards a more inclusive government that could make progress in addressing the multiple challenges…
2 Jul 2024 11AM 8 min

The real cost of burnout at work

GUEST – Prof Renata Schoeman - Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School According to the latest Gallup report, 36% of the South African workforce experience excessive daily stress and more than 71% are either disengaged or actively disengaged at work – some of the alarming signs of burnout…
2 Jul 2024 9AM 10 min

Youth Made Up 44% of Claims with the Road Accident Fund from 2020 to 2022

GUEST – McIntosh Polela – Road Accident Fund spokesperson Yesterday was the last day of Youth Month. As we navigate the remainder of the year, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) hereby reminds young people that road safety rules should be adhered to throughout the year. Claims by young people accounted…
1 Jul 2024 11AM 9 min

FOLLOW UP: Did H&M deliver on its promise to empower job seekers?

GUEST - Miles Kubheka - Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Clothes to Good Community upliftment is key to H&M South Africa's sustainability strategy, and the 'Suitably Dressed' initiative enables the fashion retailer to tackle one of the country's most pressing socio-economic challenges: unemployment. We get an update on how this youth…
1 Jul 2024 10AM 15 min

South African factory activity contracts again in June - Absa PMI

GUEST – Andiswa Nondudule - Economist at ABSA The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. The improvement is welcomed, but it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the…
1 Jul 2024 10AM 7 min

What is fuelling forecourt retail growth?

GUEST – Andrea du Plessis – Retail insights lead at Trade Intelligence As shoppers become increasingly time-pressured, convenience is a growing necessity, and South Africa’s forecourt stores have positioned themselves effectively to meet this need. Understanding the dynamics of this channel has thus become fundamental for FMCG suppliers and manufacturers…
1 Jul 2024 10AM 14 min

Rand rallies following Ramaphosa’s cabinet announcement

GUEST – Sifiso Skenjana - Economist and the managing director of ESG Analytics. South Africa’s rand extended a post-election rally after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new cabinet that he said would prioritize rapid and sustainable growth. The currency led gains among emerging-market peers on Monday, advancing 1.1% to 17.98…
1 Jul 2024 10AM 18 min

KFC’s Add Hope reaches the R1 Billion mark: But where is this money going?

Guest - Andra Nel, KFC Marketing Manager Brand and Purpose Johannesburg, 25 June 2024 – KFC’s Add Hope programme, which recently passed the R1bn mark in its effort to fight malnutrition and hunger, has left an indelible mark on the lives of millions and become a powerful force for good.
27 Jun 2024 10AM 8 min

Business owners urged to ship now to stay ahead of the game

GUEST - Dylan Govendor, Head of Supply Chain at Investec for Business With it now taking up to 10 weeks to import goods from Asia to South Africa, time is running out for importers ahead of Black Friday and Christmas. Importers are urged to prioritise planning and shipping now, moving…
26 Jun 2024 10AM 14 min

How does a company list on the JSE?

GUEST – Sam Mokorosi - Head of origination and deals at the JSE The JSE is a major provider of financial information. For companies to be listed on the Exchange there is certain requirements that need to be met. In this conversation we unpack the steps companies have to go…
26 Jun 2024 10AM 8 min

More jobs lost in the formal economy in 1Q24

GUEST - Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist Employment in the formal non-agricultural sectors of the economy, as reflected in the Quarterly Employment Survey, contracted by over 60 000 jobs or -0.6% q/q in 1Q24. Many of the jobs shed were in trade and it was more than just post-festive layoffs…
25 Jun 2024 11AM 10 min
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