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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
380 – 400

In conversation with TikTok: State of SA creator economy

GUEST - Boniswa Sidwaba, Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at TikTok In this conversation with Boniswa we unpack the rapidly evolving landscape of the creator economy on the platform. From uniquely South African content trends and rising niche communities to the real talk on monetisation, brand partnerships, and…
16 Apr 12PM 29 min

Lawyers & estate agents are the weak links in SA’s greylist exit strategy.

GUEST – Christopher Malan - Executive Manager – Compliance and Prevention at Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Positive efforts and commitment by non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) registered with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have significantly contributed to bringing South Africa closer to exiting the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) grey…
16 Apr 12PM 14 min

‘Only difficult choices ahead for the SARB’ – Nedbank

GUEST – Isaac Matshego – Nedbank Senior Economist SARB's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) left the repo rate at 7.50% at its March meeting, following cuts of 25 bps at each of the previous 3 meetings. While the MPC expected inflation to remain contained over the short term but feared that…
16 Apr 11AM 9 min

ALLAN GRAY: Long-term lessons for navigating volatility.

GUEST – Horacia Naidoo-McCarthy, a manager in the Institutional Clients team at Allan Gray As US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs earlier this month, global share markets sold off massively. Investors were clearly rattled by the potential impact that these tariffs could have on global trade and shifted their…
15 Apr 11AM 11 min

South Africa averages over 71 000 car insurance claims in the month of Easter.

GUEST - Lebohang Tsotetsi, Insurance Risks Manager at SAIA. Easter vehicle accident claims have fallen since 2022 but remain high, says SAIA Insurance claims for vehicle accidents during the Easter month have shown an encouraging decline over the past two years, according to data submitted by members of the South…
15 Apr 11AM 13 min

What businesses in the Tourism sector need to succeed.

GUEST – Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa – CEO of Tourism Business Council of South Africa Tourism Sector Shows Resilience Amid Challenges – TBCSA’s Latest Business Pulse Report The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has released its latest Tourism Business Pulse Report, revealing a resilient yet challenged tourism industry. While the…
15 Apr 11AM 19 min

The intersection between luxury goods and financial crimes.

GUEST – Steven Powell, head of ENSafrica's forensics practice Luxury goods encompass high-end items that are associated with prestige and significant monetary value. In the context of financial crime, luxury goods such as watches, cars, jewelry, yachts, and art are often targeted by money launderers. These items can serve as relatively…
14 Apr 11AM 22 min

Why did gold prices soar amid Trump’s tariffs?

GUEST - David Shapiro - Chief global equity strategist at Sasfin Wealth. Gold prices retreated on Monday from a record high hit earlier in the session as trade tension eased after US President Donald Trump exempted smartphones and computers from “reciprocal” US tariffs.
14 Apr 10AM 12 min

90 days tariff pause, is it enough time for SA businesses to plan for the future?

GUEST - Dylan Govender, Head of Supply Chain at Investec Business Banking. The recent announcement by the United States to impose tariffs on certain South African exports has sent ripples across the local business landscape. While the South African government has been granted a 90-day reprieve to engage in further…
14 Apr 10AM 11 min

Would you have made money if you bought WeBuyCars when it first listed?

GUEST – Simon Brown – Founder of JustOneLap It’s been exactly one year since We Buy Cars officially listed on the main board of the JSE, marking a major moment for the company and for investors watching the local automotive retail space. Since that debut on 11 April last year,…
10 Apr 1PM 12 min

A year since We Buy Cars listing – How has it been?

GUEST - Rikus Blomerus, Chief Markering Officer at WeBuyCars On the 11th of April last year, We Buy Cars officially made its debut on the main board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, a significant milestone not just for the company, but for the automotive and retail sectors in South Africa…
10 Apr 1PM 15 min

The Business of Airports.

GUEST – Mpumi Mpofu – CEO of ACSA Airports aren’t just gateways for travel, they’re also major business hubs. From luxury lounges to fast-track services and exclusive partnerships, there’s a growing commercial ecosystem behind every boarding gate. In South Africa, ACSA, the Airports Company South Africa, has been at the…
10 Apr 1PM 35 min

The Budget Process – Where to now?

GUEST – Professor Dumisani Jantjies, Director of the Parliamentary Budget Office The South African Budget process is underway, and your voice matters! In this episode, we break down how the national budget is shaped, the key decisions that impact everything from healthcare to education, and most importantly, how YOU can…
9 Apr 11AM 11 min
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