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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
5,097 Episodes
260 – 280

ALLAN GRAY - How to overcome the fear of losing money.

GUEST - Gladness Rupare, investment specialist at Allan Gray The recent ups and downs in global stock markets have rekindled investor anxieties reminiscent of past crises, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. During times of uncertainty and volatility, our brains are hardwired to avoid loss and…
10 Jun 2PM 10 min

The business of Comrades Marathon

GUEST – Alain Dalais General Manager, Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon is far more than a grueling ultramarathon - it’s a world-renowned sporting event that has become a cornerstone of South Africa’s athletic and economic calendar. Every year, thousands of runners from around the globe descend on KwaZulu-Natal to…
10 Jun 2PM 23 min

Why International Banks struggle in SA.

GUEST – Wayne Mccurrie – Independent Analyst FirstRand has received regulatory approval to acquire the South African client base, employees and certain banking assets and liabilities of HSBC’s local branch, the banking group announced on Tuesday. HSBC’s exit come as international banks scale back their operations in Africa more broadly,…
10 Jun 2PM 11 min

Blue Ribbon, Snowflake & Mister Sweet producer reports strong results.

GUEST - Kobus Gertenbach - Premier Group CEO Food manufacturer Premier Group has reported headline earnings per share (Heps) increase of 27% to 943 cents for the year ended 31 March 2025. The company, listed on the JSE two years ago, posted modest revenue growth of 7% to R19.9 billion…
10 Jun 2PM 10 min

Alexforbes marks 90 years of impact with a strong set of results .

GUEST – Dawie de Villiers – CEO of Alexforbes Alexforbes has delivered a strong set of results for the year ended 31 March 2025, coinciding with its 90th anniversary. Operating income increased 13% to R4 397 million owing to strong investments performance underpinned by positive market growth and robust new…
9 Jun 2PM 13 min

The State of the SA Tyre Industry – Unpacking Key Challenges

Guest: Georg Schramm, Managing Director of Cooper Tyres South Africa In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into the complexities of South Africa’s tyre industry with Georg Schramm. From the impact of anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports to market imbalances favoring dominant players, Schramm breaks down how current regulations are…
9 Jun 2PM 12 min

Mango Airlines prepares to return to the skies.

GUEST - Sipho Sono - Mango Business Rescue Practitioner After nearly four years on the ground, Mango Airlines is preparing for a long-anticipated return to South Africa’s skies. The low-cost carrier, a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), entered business rescue in July 2021 and suspended operations shortly after. Now,…
9 Jun 2PM 12 min

Omnia lifts full-year revenue, declares second special dividend running

GUEST – Seelan Gobalsamy – Omnia CEO Omnia Holdings’ annual results show the lengths to which the group went to protect its ailing chemicals business. The group had previously indicated it was exploring ways to sell portions of the noncore business and had launched a strategic review in the first…
9 Jun 2PM 13 min

Careers Corner: Professionals face hidden risks in income protection coverage

GUEST – Motshabi Nomvethe, PPS Head of Technical Marketing South African professionals are facing a critical gap between their perceived financial security and actual protection against career-disrupting illnesses or injuries, says Wimpie Mouton, CEO of PPS Life Solutions. While many professionals spend years building successful careers and accumulating wealth, they…
9 Jun 2PM 20 min

Lucky Star delivers record first-half sales volumes with 150 000 cans sold a day.

GUEST – Neville Brink – CEO of Oceana An improved performance from Oceana’s South African operations partially offset a first-half earnings decline due to global fish oil prices correcting from record highs. Group revenue increased by 2.9% to R5.2 billion for the six months ended 31 March. Lucky Star delivered…
9 Jun 2PM 14 min

Why starting and operation an airline in SA is expensive.

GUEST – Phuthego Mojapele – Aviation Analyst Operating an airline is often seen as a glamorous endeavor, but behind the scenes lies a complex web of sky-high costs, razor-thin margins, and constant operational challenges. Our guest, an industry expert, breaks down the real economics of running an airline on the…
5 Jun 1PM 10 min

Ekurhuleni commits to steady growth with new budget for 2025/26

GUEST – Jongizizwe Dlabathi - MMC for Finance - City of Ekurhuleni MMC for Finance Jongizizwe Dlabathi delivered the City of Ekurhuleni’s 2025/26 budget speech last Thursday, emphasising stability, accountability, and a renewed focus on delivering basic services. His address aligned with the developmental priorities set by Executive Mayor Alderman…
5 Jun 1PM 10 min

South Africans earning over R30,000 or more are also struggling.

GUEST - Andrew Fulton – Director at Eighty20 South Africans who earn over R30,000 a month or more are overextending themselves to maintain their standard of living amid the rising cost of living. This was highlighted by research and consultancy firm Eighty20’s latest Credit Stress report for the first quarter…
5 Jun 1PM 9 min

What to consider before buying a franchise in South Africa.

GUEST - Andre Beck, Head of Franchising at Business & Commercial Banking South Africa, Standard Bank Group If you want to become an entrepreneur but don’t want to go completely solo, taking on a franchise could be the answer – but not before you’ve done all the homework.
5 Jun 1PM 18 min

Business confidence in SA decreased in Q2/2025

GUEST - Isaah Mhlanga - Chief Economist and Head of Research at RMB Business confidence decreased in the second quarter of the year on the back of trade uncertainties between SA and the US and local logistics problems, the RMB/BER business confidence index shows.
5 Jun 1PM 11 min

The influencer marketing in SA?

GUEST - Dashni Vilakazi is Managing Director of The MediaShop, There’s an industry estimated to be worth $32.55 billion (Influencer Marketing Hub, 2025) this year — and it’s not going anywhere soon. Once seen as merely a hobby, influencer marketing has become the world’s largest marketing sector, ahead of paid…
4 Jun 11AM 18 min

EKASINOMICS – Dr. Mabitje Rampedi and the transformation of Township Healthcare.

n this conversation on KayaBiz, we are joined in studio by Dr. Mabitje “Jacky” Rampedi, founder of the Phelang Bonolo Healthcare (PBH) Group, for an insightful conversation on building sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems in underserved communities. Dr. Rampedi shares the remarkable journey behind the establishment of Botshilu Private Hospital…
4 Jun 11AM 20 min

Parliament’s finance committee approves Budget 3.0 fiscal framework.

GUEST – Prof Dumisani Jantjies – Director of Parliamentary Budget Office The finance committee in parliament has adopted finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s fiscal framework with the support of the ANC and DA. A fiscal framework is the blueprint of the national budget. It includes revenue projections, expenditure estimates, borrowing needs…
4 Jun 11AM 8 min
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