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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
3520 – 3540

Wealth Creation

Dr Katlego Mothudi, the managing director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) joins us for a discussion around the gaps identified in the NHI Bill and next steps that the industry seeks to take around this; and the impact of Covid-19 in the framing of the NHI Bill; as…
27 Sep 2021 9AM 9 min

Supply Chain Problems Hit Major Retailers

Select Nike apparel and shoes may be hard to come by this holiday season as the sportswear company grapples with supply chain issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nike is currently dealing with a range of issues from fewer workers in its factories to shipping disruptions to send its product,…
27 Sep 2021 9AM 8 min

Eskom’s Price Determination Structures Might Change

A discussion paper published by energy regulator Nersa on Heritage Day, September 24, calls for a complete overhaul of the ways Eskom’s tariffs are set. It proposes a move away from the current revenue-based approach to determine electricity tariffs in South Africa to a cost-to-serve approach that might benefit large…
27 Sep 2021 9AM 8 min

Biz Lifestyle: Durban Beaches Reopen After Chemical Spill

UPL has provided a report written by independent specialists to the eThekwini Municipality on the results of a chemical analysis of the beaches and sea water conducted over the past few weeks, with the last samples taken on the 8th of September. The report recommends that all beaches are safe…
23 Sep 2021 10AM 4 min

South African Consumers Struggling To Payoff TERI Loans

TransUnion research (Consumer Pulse Study) conducted in mid-August, a month after the country was gripped by civil unrest and a peak in the third wave of COVID-19 cases, shows that nearly two-thirds of South African consumers (61%) said their household income was currently decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic
23 Sep 2021 10AM 14 min

Inside Your Pocket: Artificially Resigning To Get Their Retirement Savings

In these current market conditions, there is a new trend on the rise: financially desperate people are “resigning” from their jobs, just so they can access the money saved in their pension funds. The trend reflects the financial vulnerability of many South Africans. The majority of consumers in South Africa…
23 Sep 2021 10AM 15 min

The Pivot Point

Groovin Nchabeleng is the former CEO and the major shareholder of MMS Group, a holding company for Leo Burnett South Africa, Publicis and Saatchi & Saatchi. Publicis Group is the third-largest communications group in the world with more than 63 thousand employees operating in more than 83 countries.
23 Sep 2021 9AM 17 min

How The Possible TV License Tax Would Work And What It Means For Consumers

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wants to ‘redefine’ TV licenses in South Africa and has recommended the introduction of a household levy to help stabilize its finances. This levy would be imposed on all households and is based on the possibility of access to SABC services, rather than the…
23 Sep 2021 9AM 7 min

Repo Rate Unchanged

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum. In a statement this afternoon, Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said that the decision follows largely unchanged inflation expectations and even with continued upside risks, the committee expects inflation…
23 Sep 2021 9AM 6 min

Ekasinomics

Phokela Tours, Bus and Shuttle Services is a registered and legal entity, it was found in the year 2007. Phokela Tours is established by a vibrant and a positive man who comes from a previously disadvantaged background, Mr. Mametja Phokela. Despite his physical disability, he saw an opportunity to impact…
22 Sep 2021 10AM 6 min

Legally Speaking: Legal Aspects Of Starting A New Business

With this positive growth and support in the sector, many people may consider starting their own business. While funding is, of course, a primary consideration, as important is an understanding of compliance and legal requirements of managing your small business.
22 Sep 2021 10AM 21 min

Inside Your Business

Morena Khashane, is determined to not only produce fish for South African communities, but to spread awareness of the industry and the nutritional benefits of this healthy, resource-efficient protein. He owns MK Enterprise Fish Farming (Pty) Ltd, which is based in Rooigrond in the North West and specialises in tilapia…
22 Sep 2021 9AM 10 min

Coomidy Prices And Price Inflation

Statistics South Africa has published its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2021, with inflation edging higher to 4.9% from 4.6% in July. This is the fourth consecutive month where the annual increase is higher than the midpoint (4.5%) of the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy target range, the…
22 Sep 2021 9AM 5 min

The Ongoing Wages In SA

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission said it was inviting all interested parties to submit written representations concerning possible adjustments to the national minimum wage for 2022. These representations would be considered by the commission before it publishes its annual report and recommendations on the annual review of the national…
21 Sep 2021 10AM 11 min

Insurance Companies See A Rise In Business Interruption Claims

With BrandsEye's 2021 SA Insurance Sentiment Index was release this morning. This year’s index, which was conducted in partnership with PwC and tracked over 450 000 consumer social media posts, offers valuable insight into consumer sentiment towards 15 of the country’s major insurers.
21 Sep 2021 10AM 14 min

SA Economy Recovering But What About Jobs?

South Africa continued to lose jobs in Q1 2021 despite four consecutive quarters of real GDP growth, showing that the correlation between growth and jobs in South Africa might not be what it once was, says professional services firm PwC.
21 Sep 2021 9AM 5 min

South Africa Ranks Third Place As Africa’s Top Investment Destination

RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2021 report positions Egypt as Africa’s top investment destination, with Morocco following and South Africa in third place. Based on their operating environments, other high-scoring countries have moved up the rankings – notably Rwanda and Botswana, now in fourth and fifth position respectively.
21 Sep 2021 9AM 9 min

A Checklist For Retrenchment Readiness

Your health may not be the first thing you think about after being retrenched, but looking after yourself will give you a better chance of coping. Scientists emphasize the importance of seven to eight hours of good quality sleep each night for good health, and if you’re feeling stressed or…
20 Sep 2021 10AM 6 min
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