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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
1880 – 1900

FATHER’S DAY: Tips for Father figures facing extreme financial pressure

GUEST: Grant Heyman, Marketing Coordinator at NDA South African dads are facing mounting debt, as many strive to provide the best life for their families. In a society where financial pressures weigh heavily on families; it is crucial to acknowledge the often-overlooked role of fathers in managing household finances. This…
19 Jun 2023 2PM 11 min

CAREER’S CORNER: Hustle Culture and Mental Health of men in Business

GUEST – Bongani Chinkanda – Entrepreneur advocating for mental health awareness Hustle culture might be going viral, but it’s nothing new. From a young age, students are expected to prioritize their grades over their social life. Then when they get jobs, leaders tend to reward employees who stay late and…
19 Jun 2023 2PM 27 min

Pan-African payment system aims to cut dollar dependecy by the end of the year

GUEST – Tapiwa Diamond – Afro Expert A pan-African payment system that would allow African nations to trade among themselves using their own currencies is gaining momentum. The African Export-Import Bank expects 15 to 20 countries to have joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System by the end of the…
19 Jun 2023 2PM 15 min

COMPANY RESULTS – Omnia ups dividend by over a third as profits rise

GUEST – Seelan Gobalsamy - Omnia CEO JSE-listed industrial company Omnia, which supplies fertiliser and chemicals to the agriculture and mining sectors, hiked its full-year dividend by 36% on Monday, as profits jumped on the back of increased sales volumes. The company declared an ordinary dividend of 275 cents for…
19 Jun 2023 2PM 11 min

In conversation with Trek4Mandela CEO, Richard Mabaso

Mr Richard Mabaso, a 6-time successful Mount Kilimanjaro summiteer, social entrepreneur and humanitarian, is the Founder and Chief Executive of the Imbumba Foundation. The concept innovator of the Trek4Mandela Expedition, the Caring4Girls Menstrual Hygiene Programme and Vision 20/20, Mr Mabaso grew up in Luphisi, a typically disadvantaged rural village in…
15 Jun 2023 1PM 23 min

OPINION - The government does not care about youth joblessness

GUEST – Duma Gqubule is research associate at the Social Policy Initiative. SA’s youth unemployment crisis is a ticking time-bomb that could trigger an uprising such as the Soweto riots of 1976 or the Arab Spring of the early 2010s. Research associate at the Social Policy Initiative, Duma Gqubule says…
15 Jun 2023 1PM 18 min

Why your credit profile is important and how can you improve it.

GUEST – Kgomotso Chidzalo – Registered financial practitioner Registered financial practioner, Kgomotso Chidzalo joins KAYABiz host, Gugulethu Mfuphi to unpack things you can do to increase your credit score regardless of your unique credit situation.
15 Jun 2023 1PM 10 min

Total Media/Epson Work Force Enterprise AM-C

GUEST - Yudheer Harbhajun - Epson South Africa Office Automation Sales Manager Epson launched new WorkForce Enterprise AM-C products in line with their commitment and philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation that enriches lives while saving the environment.
14 Jun 2023 1PM 5 min

EKASINOMICS: Thembisa Winston Kunene - Founder of LIBERTALIA GROUP

Thembisa Winston Kunene was born in 1997. The property sector has been his passion for the last 5 years, with a focus on expanding and creating new opportunities for the driven generation and sharing his success through his entrepreneurial journey dating back to his school career where he sold beverages…
14 Jun 2023 1PM 15 min

LEGALLY SPEAKING: Common tax mistakes young people make

GUEST – Godfrey Modipa – Tax expert A recent survey by GOBankingRates found that the top tax day concern among taxpayers aged 18-24 was making a mistake (27%). It’s no wonder, considering that Gen Z is fairly inexperienced with the world of taxes and finances in general. Plus, making mistakes…
14 Jun 2023 1PM 27 min

ANALYSIS – Why AGOA is vital for South Africa’s Economy

GUEST – Alan Mukoki - Chief Executive Officer - South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) AGOA remains the cornerstone of Africa-U.S. preferential market access, and the legislation accounts for virtually all of Sub-Saharan Africa’s non-MFN exports to the U.S. Through AGOA, beneficiary countries only still face approximately 300…
14 Jun 2023 1PM 12 min

Retail giant SPAR incurred over R700 million in load shedding related costs.

GUEST – Mike Bosman – Chairman and Interim Group CEO of SPAR The SPAR Group delivered sales growth of 7.9% increasing turnover to R72.9 billion in the six months ending March 31, 2023. However, economic headwinds and cost pressures led to earnings falling 30.3% over the period. While the installation…
14 Jun 2023 1PM 12 min

There may not be enough jobs but there is plenty of work!

GUEST – Lubabalo Dyantyi is the founding partner of Deviare Pty Ltd Digital skills pipeline is answer to youth unemployment and South African tech firms are calling upon government and the private sector to invest more in digital skills development initiatives, to help combat the youth unemployment crisis. The youth…
13 Jun 2023 2PM 19 min

COMPANY RESULTS - Telkom suffers R10bn loss amid impairments

GUEST – Serame Taukobong – Telkom CEO SA's third-biggest mobile operator Telkom warned it wouldn't pay dividends for a fourth year, believing it prudent to first strengthen its balance sheet after suffering an annual loss of about two-thirds of its market value. Telkom, valued at about R15.7 billion on the…
13 Jun 2023 2PM 10 min

ITS MY HOUSE: OSTI predicts a rise in insurance claims due to the Earthquake

GUEST – Valerie Mngadi – Assistant Ombudsman for Short term insurance The Ombudsman for short-term insurance (OSTI) predicts that Insurance companies will be inundated with claims throughout this week from people whose businesses, houses, and household contents were damaged during the earthquake that hit many parts of South Africa on…
13 Jun 2023 2PM 8 min

Adidas at loggerheads with SARS over R1.9BN the tax authority claims it's owed.

GUEST – Thulaganyo Selokela - Senior Associate, Tax and Exchange Control lawyer at CMS South Africa German sportswear giant Adidas is at loggerheads with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) over R1.9 billion the tax authority claims it's owed. Business Day reported on the dispute on Monday, saying it had…
13 Jun 2023 2PM 13 min

COMPANY RESULTS: Multichoice reports a loss of R2.92 billion for the year.

GUEST - Calvo Mawela - MultiChoice Group CEO DStv operator MultiChoice has reported a R2.9 billion after-tax loss for its financial year ended on 31 March 2023. This is down from a R2.8 billion profit last year. Although the weak rand weighed heavily on the company, it also blamed load-shedding…
13 Jun 2023 2PM 10 min

Inside the township market [2023 Township CX Report]

GUEST – Mongezi Mtati, senior brand strategist at Rogerwilco Key insights : · Township consumers are increasingly prioritising value over brand loyalty, with 59.3% stating price as primary consideration when choosing a product · A strong sense of loyalty exists towards local shops and brands, evidenced by 23% of respondents…
12 Jun 2023 2PM 15 min
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