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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.
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FNB forecasts growth in Easter spend despite tough economic climate.

GUEST – Ashley Saffy: FNB Card Head of Spend and Customer Value Management. As travel and family gatherings are traditionally the hallmarks of the Easter holiday period, FNB data forecasts increased spend over this period, led by accommodation, flights, fuel, DIY and hardware, as well as clothing categories. The bank…
17 Apr 3PM 22 min

In conversation with MD of Vukile Property Fund Southern African, Itumeleng Mothibeli.

In this thought-provoking conversation on KayaBiz, we sit down with Itumeleng Mothibeli, Managing Director for Southern Africa at Vukile Property Fund, we explore Vukile's bold footprint in township and rural retail, and how these spaces are being reimagined to genuinely serve the communities they operate in. From redefining retail in…
17 Apr 3PM 34 min

WTO estimates US & China trade to fall by 81% in the near future.

GUEST - Donald MacKay is CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors The World Trade Organisation sharply cut its forecast for global merchandise trade from solid growth to a decline on Wednesday, saying further US tariffs and spillover effects could lead to the heaviest slump since the height of the COVID…
17 Apr 3PM 16 min

EKASINOMICS - Africa’s First-Ever Glamping Expo Set to Revolutionize Sustainable Travel

GUEST – Gugu Sithole, CEO of Glamping Adventures and expo founder The future of travel is here, and it’s redefining luxury through sustainability. Africa’s first-ever Glamping Expo, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, 20-21 June 2025, will showcase the transformative power of eco-conscious luxury tourism. As travellers worldwide seek…
16 Apr 2PM 17 min

Why the Board-CEO relationship needs a reset.

GUEST – Guy Lundy - South Africa Country Manager at Spencer Stuart The ability of the board and CEO to build a collaborative, supportive and productive working relationship is critical to maintaining high performance in times of rapid change. An online survey asked more than 2,400 CEOs, directors and academics…
16 Apr 2PM 13 min

In conversation with TikTok: State of SA creator economy

GUEST - Boniswa Sidwaba, Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at TikTok In this conversation with Boniswa we unpack the rapidly evolving landscape of the creator economy on the platform. From uniquely South African content trends and rising niche communities to the real talk on monetisation, brand partnerships, and…
16 Apr 2PM 29 min

Lawyers & estate agents are the weak links in SA’s greylist exit strategy.

GUEST – Christopher Malan - Executive Manager – Compliance and Prevention at Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Positive efforts and commitment by non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) registered with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have significantly contributed to bringing South Africa closer to exiting the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) grey…
16 Apr 2PM 14 min

‘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 1PM 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 1PM 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 1PM 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 1PM 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 1PM 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 12PM 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 12PM 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 3PM 12 min
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