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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
5,035 Episodes
320 – 340

‘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 2PM 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 2PM 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 2PM 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 2PM 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 2PM 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 1PM 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 1PM 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 4PM 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 4PM 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 4PM 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 2PM 11 min

Ninety One retains its position as SA’s largest asset manager, followed by STANLIB & SIM.

GUEST - Janina Slawski, head of investment consulting at Alexforbes Alexforbes has released the December 2024 edition of its Manager Watch™ Survey of Retirement Funds Investment Managers, delivering rich insights into the evolving South African asset management landscape. The 30th anniversary edition marks three decades of data collection and industry…
9 Apr 2PM 15 min

VAT will increase on 1 May by 0.5% - What this means for your pockets.

GUEST - Lance Collop, tax expert and founder of Collop Tax Collective On May 1st, the VAT will rise by 0.5%, and that means more money out of your pocket when you shop. In this conversation, we break down what this increase really means for consumers, businesses, and the economy…
9 Apr 2PM 11 min
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