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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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EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, why is that?

GUEST - NAFISA AKABOR – Tech & EV Journalist EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, driven by factors such as government incentives, growing consumer awareness, and the availability of more affordable models. However, challenges such as load shedding, limited charging infrastructure, and high upfront costs continue to hinder…
9 Oct 8AM 10 min

ARIA sees Transnet unbundling as a significant milestone for South Africa's rail sector

GUEST - Mesela Kope-Nhlapo - CEO of African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions: Transnet Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). This strategic unbundling represents a pivotal…
9 Oct 8AM 10 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Prevent your business from being involved in a money laundering scheme

GUEST - Dewald van Rensburg - Investigator at AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism & Steven Powell, head of ENSafrica's forensics practice The funds are deemed as illicit as they often originate from fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, or other unlawful activities or predicate crimes. Money laundering operations have serious negative impacts…
9 Oct 8AM 15 min

SARS confirms criminal sanctions for Crypto non-compliance

GUEST - Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance – Tax Consulting SA The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a stern warning to taxpayers who hold digital currencies, emphasising that failing to declare crypto assets on tax returns will not be tolerated. Sars highlighted…
9 Oct 8AM 12 min

Old Mutual launches cellphone service with data packages starting at R5

GUEST - Moses Duma - Old Mutual Finance Head of Customer Engagement Old Mutual, a leader in the insurance industry, has launched a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service. The insurance giant will be offering competitive mobile services designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic and connected world. Old…
8 Oct 2PM 9 min

ALLAN GRAY: Is the SA equity market in recovery?

The South African equity market has delivered a muted performance in recent years – as various structural challenges have weighed down sentiment and created a difficult operating environment for businesses to thrive. The formation of a government of national unity (GNU) has prompted many investors to reconsider South Africa’s prospects,…
8 Oct 2PM 13 min

Gauteng Embarks on Residential Property Rebound

GUEST - Gavin Lomberg, CEO at ooba Home Loans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many prospective homebuyers left the country’s economic hub in search of coastal homes and added lifestyle benefits, however, the latest data shows encouraging signs of recovery in Gauteng’s residential property market. “There are strong signs pointing to…
8 Oct 2PM 15 min

Retailers not cutting food prices fast enough, says Competition Commission.

GUEST – Khali Ranenyeni, Principal Economist at Competition Commission Competition Commission economists have warned that food prices are still too high for minimum wage households to afford, even in the face of cooling price pressures and lower fuel prices. The latest edition of the Essential Food Price Monitoring Report by…
7 Oct 2PM 15 min

WEALTH CREATION – Wine as an alternative investment

GUEST - Michael Fridjhon - Founder of Winex South Africa’s wine industry is poised for a comeback, driven by rising local demand and the growing popularity of white wines like Cap Classique and Chenin Blanc in China. Exports of Cap Classique to China rose by 4% in 2023, despite a…
7 Oct 1PM 13 min

Eskom's new transmission company, NTCSA launches.

GUEST – Segomoco Scheppers - National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) interim CEO The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Eskom SOC Holdings Limited and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are pleased to announce that the NTCSA has officially commenced trading. This milestone marks the NTCSA’s establishment as a…
7 Oct 1PM 10 min

Life insurers pay claims and benefits worth R298 billion in the first half of 2024.

GUEST – Gareth Friedlander, a member of the ASISA Life and Risk Board Committee South African life insurers paid R298 billion in claims and benefits to beneficiaries and policyholders in the first six months of 2024, according to the long-term insurance statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment…
7 Oct 1PM 11 min

Electric minibus taxi eKamva launched for South African market

GUEST – Justin Coetzee - GoMetro CEO New electric vehicle to turn taxi industry on its head South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi model, eKamva, was launched by a consortium led by GoMetro, alongside an integrated new electric vehicle (EV) business model and charging infrastructure product called flx EV at…
3 Oct 1PM 14 min

Google Opens Applications for Funding Program Focusing on Black Founders in SA

GUEST - Siya Madikane, Public Affairs and Comms Manager at Google SA Google today announced that applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program are open to Black-owned startups in South Africa. The fund is a reflection of Google's commitment to supporting startups in South Africa, recognizing…
3 Oct 1PM 7 min

JSE cannot maintain sustainable heights without renewed foreign investor sentiment

GUEST – Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager at Old Mutual Investment Group Outside of the last few weeks of heightened volatility, JSE-listed equities have been on a ‘tear’ recently as positive domestic news flows and local investor sentiment push share prices higher; yet it will take renewed foreign investor interest to…
3 Oct 1PM 11 min
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