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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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What South Africa Stands to Gain—or Lose—in High-Stakes U.S. Trade Talks.

GUEST - Thabile Nkunjana - Senior Economist: Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council and Feroz Basa, head of Global Emerging Markets at Sanlam Investments As global trade realigns under shifting political leadership, President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing for a crucial visit to Washington,…
15 May 2PM 15 min

There is more to youth unemployment than just not having a job.

GUEST – Tiyani Mohlaba, COO Afrika Tikkun As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Week during this Workers' Month, Afrika Tikkun is calling on the nation to confront a painful truth: behind every CV sent and prospective interview, young people are facing the crushing weight of depression, anxiety and hopelessness.
15 May 2PM 16 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: When does a company need an auditor as opposed to an accountant?

GUEST – Ncumisa Mkunqwana - Chief Executive Officer at Chapu Chartered Accountants Interacting with entrepreneurs is always enlightening because no two businesspeople are ever the same! Their approaches to systems, processes and controls often differ based on personality and background. Some business owners like to set up sturdy business systems…
14 May 2PM 13 min

EKASINOMICS – Building a food manufacturing business from the ground up.

GUEST – Dennis Modibedi – Founder of Modibedi Foods Modibedi Foods is a South African-based food manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality, authentic South African food products. Their mission is to provide delicious, convenient, and affordable food solutions that bring people together.
14 May 2PM 21 min

Bus company appeals to Parliament to intervene to stop violence

GUEST – Johann Ferreira – CEO of Intercape Long-distance bus company Intercape appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Police on Wednesday, 14 May, in a desperate appeal to Parliament to compel the police to act to stop ongoing acts of violence and intimidation against the company.
14 May 2PM 10 min

NCC announces recalls of a range of vehicles.

GUEST - Prudence Moilwa - Acting Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced recalls of a range of vehicles. These include some Jeep Wrangler; Chrysler 300c; Citroen C4, DS4, and DS5 models; Mercedes-Benz CLA (118), S-Class (model series 223); Audi, VW Polo Sedan; and…
14 May 2PM 11 min

Why salary increases alone won’t retain talent.

GUEST - Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director of Remchannel Remchannel’s April 2025 Salary and Wage Survey indicates that employees in South Africa continue to face cost-of-living pressures, even though the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has decreased to around 3%, and companies have granted salary increases above the rate of inflation. Lindiwe…
13 May 4PM 22 min

More South Africans than ever are using loans to make ends meet.

GUEST – Benay Sager - Executive Head of DebtBusters Although consumer confidence has improved and the rollout of the ‘two-pot’ retirement system has provided some financial relief, more South Africans than ever are using personal loans to make up the shortfall between income and the rising cost of living. DebtBusters’…
13 May 4PM 25 min

ALLAN GRAY- 7 habits for successful long-term investing.

GUEST – Mthobisi Mthimkhulu, the senior manager of Direct and Private Clients at Allan Gray The recent sharp declines 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 extreme uncertainty and volatility, investor behaviour…
13 May 4PM 16 min

SA’s unemployment rate rises to 32.9%.

GUEST – Solly Molayi - Acting Deputy Director-General for Population and Social Statistics at STATS SA South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, jumping a full percentage point from the last quarter.
13 May 4PM 16 min

Are MBAs still relevant – Why aren’t MBAs as prestigious as they once were?

GUEST - Andrew Woodburn - Managing Director of Amrop Woodburn Mann Historically, the MBA, also known as a Master of Business Administration, has been the business degree for entrepreneurs and ambitious businesspeople to get. Many top CEOs and high earners in some of the most successful companies have either done…
12 May 2PM 22 min

Nedbank Cup final contributed over R100 million to Durban economy.

GUESTS: Winile Mntungwa, deputy head of Durban Tourism and Khensani Nobanda, NedBank Group Executive of Marketing and Corporate Affairs. This past weekend, Durban played host to one of South Africa’s biggest football events, a major final between two of the country’s most iconic soccer teams. Beyond the excitement on the…
12 May 2PM 18 min

US and China agree to slash tariffs following negotiations.

GUEST – Isaah Mhlanga - Chief Economist and Head of Research at RMB The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs they have imposed on each other in a major de-escalation of their trade war. The changes mean that US tariffs on Chinese…
12 May 2PM 10 min

Employment equity and decent work will support economic growth in South Africa

GUEST - Dr Khwezi Mabasa - Economic and Social Policy Researcher. On KayaBiz with Gugulethu Mfuphi, Dr. Khwezi Mabasa unpacked the critical role of employment equity and decent work in driving South Africa’s economic growth. Drawing on both constitutional mandates and global standards, Dr. Mabasa emphasized the need for inclusive…
12 May 2PM 11 min

South Africa’s hesitancy rates are among the highest in the sub-Saharan region.

GUEST – Prof. Hannelie Meyer - Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre Vaccine hesitancy remains a growing public health challenge in South Africa, with a new Vaccine Confidence Report revealing that 71% of participants expressed hesitation toward receiving at least one of the available vaccines. Launched during…
7 May 3PM 12 min

The high cost of unpaid insurance premiums.

GUEST - Edite Texeira-McKinon, Lead Ombud for the Non-Life Division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme In today’s tough economic climate, many South Africans are making difficult financial decisions and for some, that has meant cutting back on their insurance premiums. But what may seem like an easy cost-saving measure…
7 May 2PM 15 min

South Africans are gambling with essential or borrowed funds, survey reveals.

GUEST – Lynette Nicholson – Researcher at InfoQuest South Africa is in the midst of a gambling boom, with online gaming and sports betting surging in popularity, especially among younger adults. While this sector is contributing billions to the economy, the human cost is becoming harder to ignore. Recent findings…
7 May 1PM 12 min

Deeds Office Delays: What Every Homebuyer and Seller Should Know

GUEST - Colin Strumpher ; Sales Manager at BetterBond Buying or selling a home is often one of the most exciting milestones in a person's life — but it’s also a journey filled with legal processes, paperwork, and, sometimes, unexpected delays. One critical step that can trip up even the best-laid…
6 May 3PM 15 min
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