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.

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Real Madrid takes back the crown as world’s most valuable football club brand

GUEST – Hugo Hensley, Head of Sports Services at Brand Finance Real Madrid (brand value up 16% to EUR1.7 billion) is once again the world’s most valuable football club brand, surpassing 2023’s winner Manchester City FC, (brand value up 7% to EUR1.6 billion) according to new data from Brand Finance,…

25 Jul 8AM 20 min

How will the Two-Pot Retirement system affect GEPF benefits?

GUEST - Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor Sanlam Corporate With South Africa's Two-Pot Retirement System set to launch on 1 September 2024, it is crucial for South Africans to understand how this new system may impact pension handling

25 Jul 8AM 24 min

AGOA: SA deligates urge US to extend Agoa to help Africa industrialise

GUEST – Prof Patrick Bond - Political economist Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has called for an extension of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) when it expires next year to provide long-term certainty to investors in Africa and to traders between the continent and the…

25 Jul 8AM 19 min

Consumer price index was 5,1% in June, down from 5,2% in May.

GUEST - Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist Headline inflation was 5.1% y/y in June, down slightly from 5.2% in May. The print was slightly lower than our 5.2% prediction but aligned with the consensus expectation. Monthly headline inflation was 0.1%, driven by core price pressures (contributed over 0.2ppt) and food…

24 Jul 3PM 11 min

EKASINOMICS: Seseko EdTech

GUEST - Bradley Maseko - Founder & CEO of Seseko EdTech Seseko EdTech is dedicated to leveraging the power of Virtual Reality and Robotics to revolutionize the educational experiences of children in marginalized communities. By integrating cutting-edge technology into the learning process and equipping children with the skills necessary for…

24 Jul 3PM 11 min

Takis Trademark Case: Lesson for SMMEs

GUEST – Tim Ball, partner at Webber Wentzel. Trademark registration is a proactive measure to mitigate legal risks associated with brand infringement. Without a registered trademark, you may find yourself in a precarious situation where another business uses a similar mark, causing confusion among customers and potentially damaging your brand’s…

24 Jul 3PM 19 min

Takis Biltong wins trademark case

GUEST - Dougie Aristides, Marketing Director at Takis Biltong Takis Biltong, one of SA’s most revered brands, fought a nine-year battle all the way to the Supreme Court of Appeal to protect its trademark against infringement by Mexican-registered company Grupo Bimbo, which was found to be selling tortilla chips in…

24 Jul 3PM 19 min

VBS collapse impact on local community members

GUEST - Kenneth Mathivha - Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation The Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation, which represents community members affected by the VBS collapse has revealed that more than 500 destitute women, men, burial societies and investments organizations around Venda and elsewhere bankrupt.

24 Jul 2PM 10 min

Was CODI launched too late?

GUEST - Michael Jordaan, Bank Zero Chair On 25 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) officially launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), which aims to protect bank depositors and enhance the public’s confidence in South Africa’s banking system. CODI was established as a legal entity, with effect…

24 Jul 2PM 10 min

TECH & INNOVATION – HiveLaw, tech that shapes the future of university law clinics

GUEST – Brent Williams CEO of CDH (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) Tech start-up LawLabz, in collaboration with leading corporate and commercial law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), CloudEssentials, and the Nelson Mandela University recently came together to launch HiveLaw. This innovative legal office enables employees of the law clinic and its…

23 Jul 3PM 12 min

Consumers value saving but can’t afford to do it, reveals Nedbank survey

GUEST – Babalwa Nonkenge – Head of Retail Investments at Nedbank As South Africa celebrates Savings Month this July, the nation's resilience and adaptability in the face of economic challenges continue to shine through. Despite ongoing financial pressures, South Africans are demonstrating a strong desire to secure their financial futures…

23 Jul 3PM 11 min

How are SA shopping malls valuated?

GUEST - Paul Gerard, Managing Director at Flanagan & Gerard JSE-listed property group Burstone has concluded a R380 million transfer deal for The Neighbourhood Square shopping centre in Linksfield. Along with co-owners Flanagan & Gerard, Burstone will take over 50% ownership of the centre. The R380 million acquisition process began…

23 Jul 3PM 16 min

Data Signals Imminent Market Turnaround with Surprise Gen Z Buyers

GUEST – Gavin Lomberg, CEO of ooba Home Loans The Quarter 2 2024 (Q2 ‘24) statistics released by South Africa’s foremost home loan comparison service, ooba Home Loans, reveal that the residential property sector is now poised for a steady recovery, with some of the most interesting developments taking place…

23 Jul 3PM 18 min

Kumba reports a 24% fall in headline earnings

GUEST – Mpumi Zikalala - Kumba CEO Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 24% fall in headline earnings per share as the company battles weaker commodity prices and logistics challenges. Kumba, a subsidiary of the Anglo American group, on Tuesday released its results for the six months ended in June…

23 Jul 3PM 11 min

The impact of being over-indebted and having bad credit on career opportunities.

GUEST – Rapule Mahlangu, Head of Associations and Affinity Groups at Metropolitan In the pursuit of our professional goals, many of us find ourselves navigating the delicate balance between ambition and financial responsibility. However, there's an often-overlooked factor that can significantly impact our career choices and overall job satisfaction –…

22 Jul 2PM 6 min

South Africa’s best and worst grocery retailers according to shoppers

GUEST - Nic Ray, DataEQ's CEO DataEQ has published its latest South African Retail Sentiment Index, revealing consumer perceptions of the country's leading grocery retailers. By analysing over 1.8 million public social media posts, the index offers valuable insights into consumer satisfaction and key performance metrics for Checkers, Pick n…

22 Jul 2PM 11 min

2023 marked the highest number of banking complaints ever – Banking Ombud

GUEST – Nerosha Maseti, Lead Ombud for the Banking Division at the National Financial Ombud Scheme Highlighting a few key statistics; The formal cases reported, increased by 12% to 8 521and referrals (now called premature complaints) increased by 11% to 13 373. The total record number of cases opened by…

22 Jul 2PM 16 min

Two-pot retirement system - withdrawals will cost you and should be a last resort

GUEST – Adri Messerschmidt, senior policy advisor at the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) With the new two-pot retirement system taking effect in six weeks, members of retirement funds should ensure that they understand the implications of the system, according to Adri Messerschmidt, senior policy advisor at…

22 Jul 2PM 23 min

Anglo American Platinum has posted an adjusted EBITDA of R12.3 billion

GUEST – Craig Miller, CEO of Anglo American Platinum Highlights Stringent safety measures implemented to prevent recurrence of two tragic fatalities and improve safety. Refined PGM production up 5% in H1 2024 to 1.78 million ounces compared to the prior period, while metal-in-concentrate down 5% to 1.76 million ounces Sales…