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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
140 – 160

US Tariff Pause Ends in 8 Days: Should SA Be Concerned?

With just days left before a critical 90-day tariff pause expires on July 9, concerns are mounting over what comes next for South African exports to the US. Gugulethu Mfuphi is joined by Feroz Basa, Head of Global Emerging Markets at Sanlam Investments, to unpack what has and hasn't changed…
1 Jul 3PM 15 min

Lesaka Technologies’s acquisition of Bank Zero unpacked.

Guest: Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst and director at Denker Capital In a bold move set to reshape South Africa’s digital banking landscape, Lesaka Technologies has announced its R1.1-billion acquisition of Bank Zero the app-based mutual bank co-founded and chaired by former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan. In this interview, we speak…
30 Jun 4PM 15 min

How the cashless ecosystem looks like in the taxi industry.

GUEST - Anthony Stewart, CEO of Waxd Solutions In this follow-up conversation, we revisit the evolution of cashless payments in South Africa’s taxi industry a sector long dominated by hard currency. Our guest, Anthony Stewart, CEO of Waxd Solutions, shares how his company is helping drive a digital revolution in…
30 Jun 4PM 22 min

How toxic leaders are impacting SA’s workforce.

GUEST – Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School A growing body of evidence highlights a concerning trend: an elevated prevalence of narcissistic and psychopathic traits among top leaders, with dire consequences for the mental health of employees. Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at…
30 Jun 4PM 17 min

Mid-year market review is Meryl Pick

As we wrap up the first half of 2025, we take stock of how markets have fared both locally and abroad. Joining us for this mid-year market review is Meryl Pick, Head of Equities Research at Old Mutual Investment Group. In this wide-ranging conversation, we unpack the performance of the…
30 Jun 4PM 15 min

MpiloTech: The Home of African Artificial Intelligence

GUEST: Denzil Fillis, Chief Executive Officer of MpiloTech In this conversation, we profile one of Africa’s most dynamic digital transformation leaders, Denzil Fillis, CEO of MpiloTech. Founded in 2015, MpiloTech has grown into a cutting-edge cloud-first, multi-cloud solutions provider, delivering world-class digital banking platforms, app development, and enterprise consulting while…
26 Jun 4PM 24 min

In conversation with Mfundo Nkuhlu, COO of Nedbank.

In this edition of Pivot Point on KayaBiz, we profile one of South Africa’s most accomplished banking leaders, Mfundo Nkuhlu, Chief Operating Officer of Nedbank. With a career spanning both public and private sectors, from the Department of Trade and Industry to Nedbank Group’s executive leadership - Nkuhlu brings unmatched…
26 Jun 4PM 31 min

Launch of SA’s Surveillance Code of Conduct.

GUEST: Happy Shihau, Head of Compliance, Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking. In this conversation we delve into a landmark development for South Africa’s financial markets, the official launch and handover of the Market Surveillance Code of Conduct to the South African Institute of Stockbrokers (SAIS). Happy Shihau unpacks the significance…
26 Jun 4PM 10 min

Independent Dealers under pressure in SA’s shrinking vehicle market.

GUEST: Thembinkosi Pantsi, Vice Chairperson – National Automobile Dealers' Association Vice-Chairperson (NADA) South Africa’s new vehicle market remains under strain, and the pressure is mounting on independent car dealers. We speak to Thembinkosi Pantsi from NADA about the realities facing smaller dealerships as shrinking margins, global competition, and shifts in…
26 Jun 4PM 13 min

Bonitas announces record financial results as membership and investment growth surge.

GUEST – Vurhonga Rikhotso, Chief Financial Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund Bonitas Medical Fund has announced its strongest financial results to date, reporting a solid increase in membership, exceptional investment returns and a further strengthening of its reserves. For the year ended 31 December 2024, Bonitas has grown its membership…
26 Jun 4PM 12 min

Record grape exports & the USA market push

GUEST - Mecia Petersen, CEO – South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) South Africa’s table grape industry has just wrapped up a record-breaking 2024/2025 season, exporting 77.8 million cartons – the highest volume on record and a 5% jump from the previous year. Joining us is Mecia Petersen, CEO of…
25 Jun 5PM 18 min

How Funti3R is Connecting Businesses with Talent That Delivers

GUEST: Wisani Hlangwane, Founder & CEO – Funti3R In this Ekasinomics conversation, we shine a light on a homegrown innovator helping businesses do more with less. Meet Wisani Hlangwane, the sharp-minded founder of Funti3R, a startup that’s using smart tech to match businesses with qualified professionals who can execute on…
25 Jun 5PM 21 min

Strategic shifts to make SA investable again.

GUEST: Rowan de Klerk, CEO – The CFO Centre South Africa has the potential, from world-class banks, a robust legal system, and rich sectoral opportunities in energy, mining and agriculture. But investor frustration is rising, and confidence is slipping. So, what’s holding the country back? In this KayaBiz interview, we…
25 Jun 5PM 24 min

ICT Growth Fuels SMME Innovation and Local Job Creation

GUEST: Tshegofatso Boshielo, General Manager – Tsoani Investments South Africa’s ICT sector soared to R271.7 billion in 2024 and SMMEs are riding the wave. In this conversation on KayaBiz, we speak with Tshegofatso Boshielo, General Manager at Tsoani Investments, a 100% black, female-owned ICT powerhouse that’s helping reshape the country’s…
25 Jun 4PM 13 min

Follow Up: Government’s Visit to Karan Beef Feedlot

As South Africa intensifies efforts to contain the latest outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), government officials are stepping up their on-the-ground engagement with affected sectors. We speak to Gauteng MEC for Agriculture, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, following a high-level government visit to the Karan Beef feedlot, one of the largest in the…
24 Jun 4PM 13 min

MTN Zakhele Futhi Unwinding Unpacked

GUEST - Craig Gradidge, Co-founder and Financial Planner at Gradidge-Mahura Investments We unpack the complex process behind the unwinding of the MTN Zakhele Futhi B-BBEE scheme. What does it mean for investors, and what are the financial implications as this major empowerment vehicle comes to an end? Craig Gradidge, Co-founder…
24 Jun 4PM 19 min

ALLAN GRAY– A phased approach to your retirement journey.

GUEST – Nshalati Hlungwane, investment specialist at Allan Gray Many South Africans are falling short of the income required to enjoy a comfortable retirement. The pressure of meeting day-to-day expenses often leads to delayed retirement savings and inconsistent contributions. But what if we reimagined retirement planning? Nshalati Hlungwane, investment specialist…
24 Jun 4PM 10 min

The Future of Payment Systems – SA Payments on the Brink of a New Era

Guest - Israel Skosana, Chief Product and Scheme Officer at BankservAfrica. South Africa’s payments landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift from infrastructure operating quietly in the background to a visible, powerful enabler of inclusion and economic participation. In this conversation, we’re joined by Israel Skosana, Chief Product and Scheme Officer…
24 Jun 3PM 8 min

Spotlight on Synaptic Technologies: Driving Digital Transformation in Africa.

GUEST: Ashwin Frankie, Managing Director of Synaptic Technologies Synaptic Technologies, a Sandton-based IT solutions company founded by industry veteran Ashwin Frankie. With over three decades of experience and a deep understanding of enterprise IT systems, Synaptic is helping businesses across Africa embrace the digital age. From cloud computing and cybersecurity…
23 Jun 3PM 12 min
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