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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
2000 – 2020

A month since SA’s greylist - What are we seeing on the ground?

South Africa has a more globally integrated financial system when compared to other countries that have been previously greylisted, and, as a result, it must be treated uniquely, says financial services firm PwC. In its latest Economic Outlook report for South Africa, PwC said that historically when a country is…
25 Apr 2023 2PM 7 min

What exactly is the Electricity minister's role in dealing with load shedding?

GUEST – Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Expert Discussions between legal teams from the Presidency, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, and the Department of Public Enterprises are the last stumbling block before President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaims powers to aid his electricity minister in his mammoth task of solving South Africa's…
25 Apr 2023 2PM 19 min

LVMH becomes first European company to reach $500bn valuation

GUEST – Karl Gevers, Independent analyst. LVMH, the French luxury goods group behind Louis Vuitton and Moët & Chandon champagne, has become the first European company to hit a $500bn (£400bn) market value thanks to booming demand among the rich for its high-end brand.
25 Apr 2023 2PM 9 min

Why You Should and Should NOT Accept a Counteroffer

GUEST – Vumi Msweli – Founder of Hased Consulting Congratulations, you’ve received a job offer. And now that you’ve handed in your resignation, your current company is fighting for you and offering you more money. Should you stay? Or should you go? Deciding whether or not to accept a counteroffer…
24 Apr 2023 2PM 14 min

CAREERS CORNER – Here's What Employers Look for When They Run a Background Check

GUEST – Linda Thahane, Director of Jotela Mtika Consulting THE EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK Employers run history checks on their candidates for various reasons. For instance, by reviewing a person’s criminal past, a hiring manager can assess the level of risk that a candidate might pose if given the job at…
24 Apr 2023 2PM 21 min

The state of SOE Boards in South Africa

GUEST – Bonang Mohale, president of Business Unity SA (Busa) SA's state-owned enterprises (SOEs), critically wounded by the "nine wasted years" of the Jacob Zuma administration have not recovered. After four and a half years of Ramaphosa, the condition of several has deteriorated financially. Governance, which was to be Ramaphosa's…
24 Apr 2023 1PM 13 min

INTERVIEW - I’M IN Entrepreneurial Programme

GUEST – Palesa Tabai, I’M IN Programme Lead I’M IN is a pre-investment readiness programme founded by accomplished entrepreneur and private equity investor, Polo Leteka in 2015 to support black-owned, high-growth start-ups in the tech space on the African Continent. I’M IN Entrepreneurial Programme has officially opened applications for the…
20 Apr 2023 2PM 9 min

PIVOT POINT – Prof Thabo Legwaila - Acting Tax Ombud

Prof Legwaila has over 18 years of experience in the tax environment – 14 years in management and 13 years of executive experience. He joins the OTO after spending a number of years at Citibank, where he held several positions, including Senior Vice President Head of Tax: Africa and Vice…
20 Apr 2023 2PM 18 min

Can govt afford to write off municipal debts?

GUEST – Dr. Tim Maake - Managing Director at DTM Consulting Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government acknowledges that debt relief alone will not return Eskom to financial sustainability, as the state works with municipalities to help settle mounting bills. “A key assumption considered in the debt relief determination is…
20 Apr 2023 2PM 11 min

EKASINOMICS: The Movers Platform

GUEST– Crystal Ngwako – Co-founder of The Movers The Movers is a technologically advanced logistics business solutions and modern moving services through their mobile apps. The business idea came from the founders exploring different locations across South Africa and the stress that came with hiring a truck for their moving…
19 Apr 2023 1PM 15 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS – Why Mentorship Is Crucial in Growing a Successful Small Business

GUEST – Ntsoaki Sibiya – Business Mentor According to the 2013 Executive Coaching Survey by Stanford University, nearly 80% of directors said their CEO is receptive to coaching. Moreover, following a survey of 200 small businesses, financial technology company Kabbage reported that 92% of small businesses said mentors directly impact…
19 Apr 2023 1PM 19 min

Retail sales decline less than expected in February

GUEST – Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, FNB Senior Economist Retail sales volumes for February declined by 0.5% y/y, marking a third consecutive month of annual decline. Retail sales continued to decline in February, signalling that consumers’ disposable income remains under strain from high inflation and interest rates, even though the contraction was…
19 Apr 2023 1PM 12 min

Who is Prime Hydration and why does it cost more than R500 a pop?

GUEST– Hantian Zhang - Senior Lecturer in Media, Sheffield Hallam University Have you been hearing about Prime for weeks on end? Perhaps your child is desperate to get their hands on some, and you just don’t understand why. The drink has become a viral sensation that has prompted stores across…
18 Apr 2023 1PM 8 min

Capitec grows earnings by 15% in full-year profits

GUEST – Gerrie Fourie – Capitec CEO South Africa’s largest lender by clients, Capitec, has posted a 15% rise in full-year profits after the bank dished out more loans during the reporting period. The lender released its financial results for the year ending February 2023 on Tuesday, showing headline earnings…
18 Apr 2023 1PM 8 min
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