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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
4040 – 4060

Why they ask for your payslip before making you an offer?

Following many retrenchments, we saw because of the pandemic and businesses shutting down during, majority of people are currently looking for new jobs. And one of the things some employers or recruiters ask for before making an offer is your payslip but is this a fair practice? PHIONA MARTIN, REGISTERED…
17 Feb 2021 9AM 7 min

Retirement fund rule reforms

Several retirement fund rule reforms will come into effect on 1 March 2021, also known as T-Day. These new rules will not only standardise how benefits can be accessed across different funds at retirement but will also facilitate the phasing out of emigration for purposes of exchange control. MOGOLA MAKOLA,…
17 Feb 2021 9AM 11 min

SAA receive R5billion bailout

South African Airways (SAA) has received a further R5 billion from the Department of Public Enterprises to help make severance payments to laid-off staff as part of its rescue plan, administrators of the plan.
16 Feb 2021 9AM 9 min

Eskom tariff hike to 15%

South Africans are in for a hefty rise in the price of electricity, as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has agreed to Eskom increasing its tariff by over 15% for the 2021/22 financial year. HASHA TLHOTLHALEMAJE, ESKOM GENERAL MANAGER speaks to Gugulethu
16 Feb 2021 9AM 6 min

SA CURRENCY TURNS 60

The rand was first introduced as a currency in South Africa on 14 February 1961, the year that the country became a republic and Queen Elizabeth ceased to be head of state. South African Reserve Banks takes us through the history of currency.
15 Feb 2021 9AM 8 min

AFRICA MARKETS

With concerns of rising debt levels and potential defaults on the continent, which economics appear to be more at risk? RMB Economist, Daniel Kavishe explains
15 Feb 2021 9AM 7 min

KPMG TO END CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED CLIENTS

KPMG will become the nation’s first major auditor to stop offering consulting services to listed clients in an attempt to further rebuild confidence in the firm's operation. CEO Ignatius Sehoole shares KPMG SA plans to regain trust from the public.
15 Feb 2021 8AM 8 min

The Pivot Point guest: Maphum Nxumalo, CEO og Gijima Technology

Mr. Maphum Nxumalo was appointed as GCEO of Gijima Technology People in February 2020. He joined Gijima in 2014 as the Chief Operations Officer (COO), coming from T-Systems and has over 40 years of experience in the ICT industry. At T-Systems, he was the Executive Director on the board of…
11 Feb 2021 9AM 10 min

Why are skilled people leaving SA?

According to reports, South Africa is currently experiencing a massive brain drain, with educated and skilled individuals leaving the country every year to live and work overseas. MARISA JACOBS, immigration specialist and DIRECTOR AT XPATWEB explains this brain drain and what government can do about it.
11 Feb 2021 9AM 5 min

KEY THINGS TO WHATCH IN SONA 2021

Associate Professor Tshepo Mongalo Wits Business School and School of Law, Wits University takes us through key things to watch in SONA 2021
11 Feb 2021 9AM 9 min

USING BEE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE ROLL-OUT

Is it fair? Using this for black empowerment? Trade union Solidarity late January wrote to the World Health Organisation raising concerns around the South African government’s plans to promote black empowerment through the rollout of vaccines.
10 Feb 2021 9AM 7 min

The Options Available to Property Owners

There are quite a number of substantial options available to property owners in order for them to ensure long-term sustainability for their livelihoods and properties. Snooks Estates logo Matseleng Mogodi outlines the options available to property owners as they navigate financial distress and an uncertain economy.
9 Feb 2021 9AM 7 min

New Minimum Wage For SA

Labour minister Thulas Nxesi has published the new minimum wage for South Africa. The Minister said that the national minimum wage is now R21.69 for each ordinary hour. This change will take effect from 1 March 2021.
9 Feb 2021 9AM 10 min

ACSA TO SELL CARGO TERMINALS AND HOTELS

Due to Covid19 pandemic, ACSA intends to find cash by monetising property in and around airports in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Bloemfontein. Will this be enough to sustain the business? Transport economist, Ofentse Mokwena share his thoughts.
9 Feb 2021 9AM 5 min

Demand for debt counselling services.

Debt counselling company DebtBusters said that it saw a 40% spike in enquiries for its service last month as relief measures to cushion the impact of COVID-19 on consumers came to an end. Magauta Mphahlele, debt counsellor gives listeners advice on what they can about their debts.
8 Feb 2021 9AM 16 min
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