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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
220 – 240

The rand outperforms its peers in other emerging economies.

GUEST - Dr Roelof Botha is an economic advisor to the Optimum Investment Group. During May, most key currencies took advantage of the lethargic performance of the US dollar, with the bulk of the 16 currencies monitored by Currencies Direct strengthening against the greenback. The rand was the star performer…
2 Jun 2PM 14 min

In conversation with the CEO of Dis-Chem, Rui Morais.

Dis-Chem has seen a large increase in earnings as the group continues to expand its store and pharmacy network. In its results for the year ended 28 February 2025, the group said it has made solid progress on eight strategic areas to deliver sustainable shareholder value. Effective cost management was…
2 Jun 2PM 13 min

Unlocking SA’s economic future through Entrepreneurship by Acquisition.

GUEST – Anthony Govender - Group CEO of ASI Financial Services As South Africa faces a generational shift, with many business owners approaching retirement and a significant portion of SMEs lacking clear succession strategies, ETA presents a viable and strategic solution. This model enables capable entrepreneurs to acquire and grow…
29 May 2PM 19 min

In conversation with Bheki Mkhize, CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments.

Bheki is a seasoned financial services executive. He is currently CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments, a position he has held since July 2017. He started his career in the energy sector (oil and gas) and transitioned to financial services where he has held several leadership positions across the FirstRand…
29 May 2PM 21 min

SARB cuts interest rates by 25 points.

GUEST – James Turp, Head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Sanlam Investments South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a 25 basis point cut to the benchmark repo rate on Thursday, lowering it to 7.25% following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
29 May 2PM 15 min

Valterra Platinum debuts as standalone company on the JSE.

Craig Miller, CEO of Valterra Platinum, joins the show to unpack the high-stakes spin-off of Anglo American’s platinum business. As Anglo American Plc streamlines its portfolio—shedding coal, nickel, diamonds, and now platinum. Valterra emerges as a standalone player amid uncertain long-term demand for platinum-group metals. With palladium and rhodium prices…
29 May 11AM 11 min

SA Grocery Retail Data Reveals Shopper and Channel Shifts in 2024

GUEST - Andrea Slabber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence New data from Trade Intelligence reveals key shifts in South Africa’s FMCG retail landscape, with Discounter and E-commerce formats outperforming other channels in 2024. Despite easing inflation, South African shoppers remain under economic pressure, leading to changing missions, increased cross-channel behaviour,…
28 May 2PM 15 min

Are SA airlines at risk of losing access to US and EU airspace?

GUEST – Guy Leitch - Aviation Analyst SOURCE: [BusinessDay News] SA runs the risk of being denied access to US and EU airspace should it continue contravening laws that govern the investigation of civil aviation accidents. Such a move would devastate tourism between SA and its key trading partners. The…
28 May 2PM 10 min

TECH & INNOVATION - How fintech is shaping SA's digital payment infrastructure.

GUEST – Mpho Sadiki, Group Managing Director for Merchant Services in Africa at Network International (the parent company of Payfast) When we think of financial access, we often think of the ‘front door’ – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that…
27 May 1PM 10 min

Budget 3.0 misses opportunity to unlock SME-led growth.

GUEST – Desigan Chetty, Chief operations officer of Property Point and executive director of Entrepreneurship to the Point. South Africa’s revised 2025 Budget (Budget 3.0) may have delivered political calm and fiscal continuity, but it fell short of what the country truly needs: a bold pivot toward inclusive economic transformation…
27 May 1PM 10 min

ALLAN GRAY - The cost of waiting to save and invest.

GUEST - Richard Carter, head of Assurance at Allan Gray Whether you want to save for your retirement, a child’s education or an overseas trip, starting now can significantly reduce the cost of reaching your goals. Every month you delay saving increases the price of your future goals — sometimes…
27 May 1PM 9 min

Mergers and Acquistions scene in SA.

GUEST – Andrew Bahlmann, chief executive: Corporate and Advisory, Deal Leaders International. With both local and global uncertainty making investors tread carefully, it’s no surprise that deal activity has cooled — for now. DealMakers reports 87 transactions worth R176.4 billion for the quarter, with real estate leading the charge, followed…
27 May 1PM 12 min

Avis owner Zeda delivers double digit earnings growth.

GUEST - Ramasela Ganda is the Group CEO of Zeda Limited Key Performance Highlights (H1 FY2025) • Revenue of R5.2 billion and EBITDA margins maintained at 34% • Operating profit up 5.4% and superior margins of 16%, an increase of 100 basis points • HEPS and BEPS grew 11.2% and…
27 May 1PM 12 min

Africa Day: The case for Africans investing in Africa.

GUEST – Mpho Mtsi - Client Director at Old Mutual Investment Group Amid destabilising uncertainty following the whirlwind first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Africa has been caught in the crossfire of shifting alliances, market turbulence and a global tariff tit-for-tat. Yet, despite all these headwinds, the case…
26 May 4PM 15 min
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