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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
2920 – 2940

Black players and women in the Mining Sector.

The SA mining industry plays a significant role in the country’s economy. According to the Minerals Council Facts and Figures Pocketbook, in 2020 the sector employed in excess of 450,000 people, contributed about R361.6bn, roughly 7%, of the GDP and delivered R27.2bn in tax revenue. Yet, when it comes to…
9 May 2022 1AM 14 min

IDC at the Mining Indaba.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is scheduled to participate at the annual African Mining Indaba, a prestigious gathering of key industry executives, stakeholders, and funding institutions. The Indaba is back following a two-year hiatus necessitated by Covid-19 restrictions and resulting social and economic considerations. Scheduled for 9 -12 May at…
9 May 2022 1AM 7 min

South Africa is heading for a big interest rate hike.

South Africa is likely to see another interest rate hike next week, although the increase could be larger than previously forecast, say economists at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). The forecast comes after the US Federal Reserve hiked its policy rate by 50 basis points (bps) last week, which…
9 May 2022 1AM 9 min

Inside Your Business: Increasing sales for your business.

One of the best ways to make more money in your business is by selling more of your product or service. There are many ways to increase sales, depending on your industry, market and business goals. One of the first steps is to develop a strategy and stick to it.
5 May 2022 1AM 16 min

Pivot Point: From advertising to Managing Director at Shumani Industrial Equipment.

Shumani Industrial Equipment, established in 2015, is a proudly Level 2 B-BBEE company. It prides itself on being a world-class product and service solutions provider. Shumani Industrial Equipment’s comprehensive range includes forklifts and warehousing equipment, cleaning equipment, access equipment, compact construction equipment, engines, generators, agricultural equipment, and compressor equipment. Its…
5 May 2022 1AM 16 min

World International Password Day.

The 5th of May marks World Password Day, a global date recognising the importance of strong passwords to ensure users remain safe while using online services. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that consumer habits of sharing personal information online - for example on social media - combined with the mass…
5 May 2022 1AM 14 min

Inflation at more than 6% will boost wage demands.

The March 2022 edition of this report looked at the potential impact of higher commodity prices (specifically food and energy) on local producer and consumer price inflation. Trade unions’ elevated wage and salary expectations add an additional element of cost pressure for South African companies. The local labour movement is…
5 May 2022 1AM 9 min

South African state workers demand 10% wage increases.

Labour Unions representing South Africa’s 1.3 million state workers demanded 10% pay increases to help them offset soaring electricity, transport and food costs. The unions are also pushing for a single-year pay deal because they no longer trust the government to honor longer-term accords, according to a presentation they made…
5 May 2022 1AM 6 min

Southern African entrepreneurs secure $10-million in funding for regional entrepreneurs.

Two enterprising Southern African entrepreneurs have established a Southern African Investment Forum (ISAF) and secured an initial $10 million in international funding for emerging African businesses. Frustrated by the impact of COVID on local economies, disruptions to supply chains and funding delays from formal quarters, Johannesburg-raised Tessa Pule (Chief Operations…
4 May 2022 1AM 12 min

Ekasinomics: GH MALL – An online mall for township brands and businesses.

Diketso Setho and Thabang Chokwe (25) are the owner of GH Mall, an online mall that gives township businesses the opportunity to sell their products online. It mainly targets small businesses that sell clothing, accessories, local art, merchandise and books. A resident of in Mayibuye, a township between Midrand and…
4 May 2022 1AM 18 min

SA ranked sixth country most affected by cybercrime, research finds

SA is among the top 10 countries found to have experienced the most cybercrime in 2021, according to research by cybersecurity company Surfshark. The overall numbers in SA, which ranked sixth, are significantly lower than the UK’s, which topped the overall cybercrime density list for the second year in a…
4 May 2022 1AM 15 min

TRANSACTING IN CASH NEEDN’T BE A ‘CASH-22’

The transition to a cashless society is underway in some parts of the world, but South Africa and other emerging markets remain a “cash-full society,” characterized by various businesses and industries where cash is still king. South Africans are not opposed to digital transactions; however, the majority still rely on…
3 May 2022 1AM 12 min

It's My House: What affects the value of your property?

You may be considering some home improvements in the near future, but do you know which ones will increase the likelihood of a quick and profitable sale of your property? If you want to work your way up the property ladder to your dream home, you need to know how…
3 May 2022 1AM 20 min

ALLAN GRAY - Has your risk perception changed as a result of the market crisis?

Emotions and investing are like oil and water – they simply don’t mix. Reacting to big market swings in the short-term environment can have detrimental consequences for long-term investors, such as locking in permanent losses that cannot be recovered over time. Marise Bester, investment specialist at Allan Gray, joins Kaya…
3 May 2022 1AM 12 min
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