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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
5,031 Episodes
120 – 140

Nearly 8 in 10 SA retailers selling illicit cigarettes as SARS faces R20bn challenge

GUEST – Johnny Moloto, Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs for BAT South Africa New research conducted by independent research house Ipsos shows that illicit cigarette availability in South Africa has reached the highest levels on record. More than three quarters of shops (76.7%) countrywide are now selling cigarettes…
8 Jul 4PM 13 min

Cultural Capital in the 21st Century

GUEST – Prof Pitika Ntuli – Practising artist, poet, writer, and academic. Cultural capital refers to the social assets of a person that promote social mobility. These assets can be tangible or intangible and are not directly related to economic wealth. It encompasses the knowledge, skills, education, and other cultural…
7 Jul 3PM 19 min

SA's chocolate market trends unpacked.

GUEST – Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20 Chocolate occupies a unique position in the consumer psyche—few FMCG products command such emotional attachment. Recent chocolate trends show how savvy social media strategies and precise targeting can elevate niche brands into mainstream popularity. The Dubai chocolate phenomenon sent ripples through South Africa's…
7 Jul 3PM 7 min

Trump tariffs 90-day pause ends in 2 days – What happens now?

GUEST - Donald MacKay - CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors With only two days to go, the uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s next move is rattling global trade nerves. Will the US impose sweeping unilateral tariffs of up to 50%, or extend the current 10% universal rate for non-agreement…
7 Jul 3PM 7 min

Inflation expected to be 3.9% during 2025, then rise gradually to 4.3% in 2026.

We unpack the latest findings from the Bureau for Economic Research’s (BER) quarterly Inflation Expectations Survey with Nicolaas van der Wath, Senior Economist at the BER. For the first time in over four years, inflation expectations for the current year have dropped below 4%, with headline consumer inflation now projected…
3 Jul 4PM 9 min

PIVOT POINT: In conversation with the CEO of Thungela Resources, July Ndlovu.

We sit down for an in-depth conversation with July Ndlovu, the outgoing CEO of Thungela Resources. As he prepares to close this chapter of his corporate journey, Ndlovu reflects on a remarkable career that saw him rise through the ranks to lead one of South Africa’s most prominent coal producers…
3 Jul 4PM 17 min

SA’s Average Rent Surges Past R9 100 – But Can Tenants Keep Up?

We unpack the PayProp Q1 2025 Rental Index with André van Rooyen, Head of Sales at PayProp, as South Africa’s rental market hits a major milestone. For the first time since 2017, national rental growth reached 5.6%, pushing the average monthly rent to R9 132. With inflation cooling and arrears…
3 Jul 4PM 17 min

EKASINOMICS – Calfame & Co.: Where Boys’ Fashion meets purpose.

In this conversation we are joined in studio by Katleho Makopo, the powerhouse founder behind Calfame & Co., a bold new South African fashion brand that’s rewriting the rules of boys' clothing. Born from love, perseverance, and a deep desire to see young boys represented in vibrant, expressive fashion, Calfame…
2 Jul 4PM 23 min

Your wellness strategy is failing – It's time to rethink human capital

Ronald Abvajee, CEO of Healthy Living Consulting (HLC), delivers a bold wake-up call during this Corporate Wellness Week: South Africa’s corporate wellness strategies are not just outdated, they’re costing the country billions in lost potential, innovation, and resilience.
2 Jul 4PM 26 min

Leadership in Focus – What happens in the first 100 days as a CEO

As Kenny Fihla officially takes the reins at Absa Group, the spotlight shifts to the critical first 100 days of his leadership. But what exactly should we expect in that window and when is it fair to begin measuring performance? Joining us is Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director of Amrop Woodburn…
2 Jul 4PM 16 min

Cracking down on shops non-compliance by the NCC.

GUEST - Prudence Moilwa, Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission (NCC) We speak to the National Consumer Commission following their decision to issue compliance notices to 45 retailers across South Africa. From expired food on shelves to missing expiry dates, damaged packaging, lack of visible pricing,…
2 Jul 4PM 14 min

SA govt approves first bird flu vaccine for poultry sector

In a landmark development for South Africa’s embattled poultry sector, Gary Arnold, CEO of Astral Foods, joins us to unpack the country's first permit to vaccinate against avian influenza. Following an 18-month application process, Astral has received approval to vaccinate a portion of its breeding stock against the highly pathogenic…
2 Jul 4PM 10 min

How AI Is Reshaping the South African Workplace

GUEST: Kiv Moodley – Country Managing Director, Workday South Africa The robots aren’t coming for your job, but they are changing it. We speak to Kiv Moodley, Country MD of Workday SA, to unpack groundbreaking research that challenges the doom-and-gloom AI narrative. Instead of mass displacement, the findings suggest we're…
1 Jul 4PM 10 min

Buy Now, Panic Later? The Truth Behind BNPL in South Africa.

GUEST: Lerato Lamola – Partner at Webber Wentzel The "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) revolution has arrived in South Africa, promising a frictionless consumer experience: interest-free payments, zero credit checks, and instant gratification. But is this fintech marvel as clean as it looks? We speak with Lerato Lamola, a Partner…
1 Jul 4PM 13 min

In conversation with the Vice President of Jetour South Africa, Nic Campbell

In a market where legacy automotive brands have long dominated, one newcomer is turning heads: Jetour, the Chinese SUV brand that only launched in South Africa in September 2024, is now selling over 600 vehicles a month, outpacing brands like Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Mazda. Gugulethu Mfuphi sits down with Nic…
1 Jul 4PM 32 min

US Tariff Pause Ends in 8 Days: Impact on Lesotho

GUEST: Solong Senohe – Secretary-General, United Textile Employees Union (UNITE) As the countdown continues with just 8 days left before a final US tariff decision Lesotho is already feeling the heat. In this urgent conversation, we speak to Solong Senohe, Secretary-General of the United Textile Employees Union, to unpack how…
1 Jul 4PM 15 min
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