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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
3220 – 3240

How Cloud Tech Can Help Small Businesses Better Manage Their Finances

Technology is key to helping small businesses grow, and therefore improve our overall economic outlook in a post-covid world. Cloud accounting platforms take away the stress of year end and will give your business peace of mind. It can help free businesses to focus on the most important things. Colin…
31 Jan 2022 8AM 13 min

Is This the End Of Old Mutual’s Peter Moyo Battle?

After two weeks of hearings, the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court on Monday found in favour of Old Mutual in dismissing the damages case brought against it by former CEO Peter Moyo. In his judgment, the Honourable Mr Justice Wright found that Mr Moyo had failed to produce…
31 Jan 2022 8AM 8 min

Careers Corner: How to Monetize Your Skills

Human beings are multifaceted and so should your career journey. Monetising your career is rooted in the concept of viewing yourself as a business rather than an employee. Organisations are no longer looking for employees, they are looking for partners that can help them realise their overall strategy and increase…
31 Jan 2022 8AM 20 min

Pivot Point: Lulu Rasebotsa CEO Of Life Insurer FMI, A Division Of Bidvest Life

Experienced financial services industry leader Lulu Rasebotsa joined life insurer FMI, a division of Bidvest Life, as its first female chief executive in October 2021. She joined FMI from Liberty Life Botswana, where she was managing director for the past 10 years. We discuss her passion for the financial industry,…
27 Jan 2022 8AM 12 min

Understanding the interest rate hike

The repo rate has increased by 25 basis points to 4%. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago today announced the MPC's decision in Pretoria. He said inflation was a problem driven by higher oil and food prices. To discuss the recent hike, we speak to Mpho Molopyane, an RMB Economist.
27 Jan 2022 8AM 10 min

What’s next for matrics?

Following the release of the 2021 matric results, young people across South Africa are considering their options. Between a record-high unemployment rate and limited capacity universities, matriculants eager to join the workforce right away, need to be creative when it comes to finding a job. To discuss what is next…
27 Jan 2022 8AM 10 min

What the latest interest hike means for indebted South Africans

The latest increase in the repo will no doubt have dire consequences for South Africans who are already struggling to pay off debt. An increased repo rate also means an increased cost of living, especially for South Africans who are paying bonds and have been reaping the benefits of an…
27 Jan 2022 8AM 19 min

What the Telkom SIU Case Is All About

Telkom's adventures into African markets have come back to haunt it with President Cyril Ramaphosa ordering the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe some of the investments undertaken by the company in parts of continent over 13 years ago. Jon Tullett, Senior Research Manager at IDC SA.
26 Jan 2022 8AM 14 min

More Part-Time and Temporary Workers Were Employed Compared In December 2021

The usual holiday cheer and festivities made a comeback over December 2021 as the latest take-home pay data from BankservAfrica shows more part-time and temporary workers were employed compared to December 2020. Mike Schüssler, Chief Economist at economists.co.za joins us to discuss what could have caused change.
26 Jan 2022 8AM 11 min

Corruption Is a Major Threat To SA Business

Today’s release of Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals that South Africa, along with many other countries in the world, has reached a virtual standstill in its efforts to curb corruption, as human rights abuses and the erosion of democracy flourish. Melusi Ncala, Senior Researcher Corruption Watch talks…
25 Jan 2022 8AM 7 min

It’s My House: To Consider When Buying A Stand

According to property experts, the accelerated switch to remote working over the past two years and the resulting “great migration” from big cities to smaller country and coastal towns is also driving a significant increase in the number of people who are buying stands and building their own homes. How…
25 Jan 2022 8AM 22 min

Statistics South Africa to Spend R3.2 Billion On The Nationwide Census

Statistics South Africa said that it will spend R3.2 billion on the nationwide population and housing census scheduled for next month. The entity is targeting 17 million households to collect demographic data for the next census. Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General and Head Of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) gives us more…
25 Jan 2022 8AM 9 min

Q4 home loan application statistics for 2021

The latest data reveals that competition amongst the major banks continues to surge. Home loan approval rates were up by 3.1% from Q4 of 2020 and the average interest rate received by home applicants was prime less 0.21% (19 basis points lower than Q4). According to statistics from ooba, South…
25 Jan 2022 8AM 7 min
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