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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
5,045 Episodes
520 – 540

Naked raises R700 million ($38m) to accelerate its mission of transforming insurance.

GUEST - Ernest North – CEO of Naked Insurance South African insurtech Naked has secured $38 million (about R700 million) in its latest funding round as it continues to redefine insurance through technology-driven convenience, transparency and cost-effectiveness. The Series B2 funding round was joined by global impact investor BlueOrchard, and…
23 Jan 1PM 12 min

Day 4 of WEF: What was South Africa's strategic message at Davos

GUEST – Fifi Peters – CNBC Africa host and Dhiren Mansingh, Head: Business Transactional Banking at Investec We turn our attention to South Africa's presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos. With a delegation of business leaders, government officials, and innovators, Team South Africa is making its mark on…
23 Jan 1PM 16 min

Warning over counterfeit condoms sold at Spaza Shops.

GUEST - Avian Bell – the CEO of Quantumed In recent months, South Africa has witnessed an alarming rise in the sale of counterfeit condoms, posing significant health risks to consumers. These fake products, often sold at discounted prices or through informal channels, are substandard and fail to meet the…
22 Jan 1PM 13 min

CIPC to deregister over 800k non-compliant companies.

GUEST – Christa Klokow - Senior Manager: Companies and Close Corporations at Companies and Intellectual Property Commission. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has initiated a large volume of deregistrations due to continued low compliance with Annual Returns, Beneficial Ownership, and other obligations under the Companies Act. The high…
22 Jan 1PM 22 min

Inflation inches higher to 3,0%

GUEST - Dr Elna Moolman, Standard Bank Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research Consumer inflation increased for a second consecutive month, rising to 3,0% in December from 2,9% in November and 2,8% in October.
22 Jan 1PM 8 min

BEE share schemes – Have they delivered real value for shareholders?

GUEST - Craig Gradidge - Co-founder and Financial Planner at Gradidge-Mahura Investments We are exploring the topic of BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) share schemes and whether they have truly delivered real value for shareholders. BEE share schemes were introduced as part of South Africa’s broader economic transformation agenda, aiming to…
22 Jan 1PM 9 min

Why streaming platforms have started live streaming concerts and sports event

GUEST – Yatish Narsi, Chief Marketing Officer at Showmax and MultiChoice South Africa Streaming services’ move into live streaming sports and concerts is a significant shift in the entertainment and media landscape. This strategy has been driven by several factors, reflecting both changing consumer preferences and the evolving nature of…
21 Jan 1PM 10 min

Private sector to fund R100bn Transformation Fund

GUEST – Duma Gqubule is research associate at the Social Policy Initiative The South African government plans to establish a R100 billion Transformation Fund to foster economic transformation by supporting black-owned businesses and Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). This initiative, outlined by Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks…
21 Jan 1PM 21 min

EXPLAINER – Where did it go wrong with Ithala Bank?

GUEST - Sinesipho Maninjwa - Independent analyst Ithala Bank, a state-owned bank in South Africa, has had its fair share of challenges over the years, both in terms of governance and financial stability. The difficulties the bank has faced can be traced back to a combination of internal management issues,…
21 Jan 1PM 15 min

Team SA presents a strong case at Davos

We dive into South Africa’s exciting participation at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where Team South Africa is ready to champion a year of growth, solidarity, and global leadership. As South Africa takes on the historic role of G20 President, we discuss the nation’s bold economic reforms…
21 Jan 1PM 18 min

Only one-third of South African estate agents met their sales targets in 2024

GUEST - Estani Marx - Lightstone business development executive Only a third of estate agents in South Africa reached their sales targets in terms of volume and value in 2024, slightly down from 2023, but expectations are high for 2025, according to the property market intelligence company Lightstone Property. Lightstone…
20 Jan 1PM 13 min

EXPLAINER: What you need to know about meme coins.  

GUEST – Jan Vermeulen - Editor at Mybroadband What Is a Meme Coin? Meme coins are cryptocurrencies inspired by internet memes, jokes, or cultural trends. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, which focus on solving specific problems or enabling decentralized applications, meme coins often have limited utility. Their value is largely driven…
20 Jan 1PM 16 min

Trump Inauguration: What it means for African economies and the rest of the world.

GUEST - Tembisa Fakude - Afrasid Senior Research Fellow and Director We take a deep dive into the coverage surrounding President Donald Trump's second inauguration and explore what his return to office means for Africa. From the policies that shaped his first term to the potential shifts in U.S.-Africa relations,…
20 Jan 1PM 7 min

Mine Rehabilitation: The consequences of abandoned mines.

GUEST – Peter Major, a director a Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions Abandoned mines in South Africa—a topic that has become increasingly urgent as the country grapples with the environmental and social consequences of decades of mining activity. South Africa's rich mining history has played a central role in shaping…
20 Jan 1PM 18 min
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