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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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Responsible Mining Must Put Communities and Ecology at the Centre

With the Mining Indaba in full swing, one of the key conversations should be focused on why South Africa’s pursuit of sustainable development in mining still remains uneven. While economic growth and investment imperatives continue to dominate decision-making, environmental protection and community wellbeing are too often treated as secondary considerations…
11 Feb 3PM 10 min

Beyond Numbers: The Human Side of Financial Success in Entrepreneurship

A study by FinScope MSME has highlighted that South Africa is home to around 3 million micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, employing an estimated 13.4 million people, making small businesses a critical part of the country’s workforce and economic future. To work towards curbing the challenges of entrepreneurship, there is…
11 Feb 1PM 11 min

Valentine’s Risk: What Couples Don’t Know About Money

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many South African couples are celebrating love, but few are talking about money. This is where problems often start. Reeona Chetty, Head of Advice at Vouch, unpacks the financial, legal and insurance blind spots couples face in South Africa, especially those living together but not married.
11 Feb 1PM 10 min

FlySafair–Harith Deal raises ownership, regulation and PIC questions

Low-cost carrier FlySafair’s acquisition by pan-African infrastructure investor Harith General Partners has placed the airline on the cusp of expanded growth opportunities across the continent, particularly through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and deeper commercial links with Europe, analysts said on Tuesday. Did FlySafair have no real choice…
11 Feb 1PM 10 min

What South Africans want to hear in this year’s SONA

When the President delivers the State of the Nation Address this week, 65 million South Africans will be listening for one thing: not promises, but a credible plan to ease the pressure of daily life, but what does a credible plan look like? Annaline van der Poel,Chief Operating Officer of…
11 Feb 1PM 8 min

Hilton Durban closure conversation continues

Global hotel group Hilton has severed its relationship with the owners of the prominent Hilton Durban hotel, which is located next to the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) in the city. Ash Muller, Property Media Professional who broke the story takes us through the key developments. Insurance…
10 Feb 3PM 10 min

Eskom Tariff Hikes

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved higher electricity tariff increases for Eskom over the next two financial years, after acknowledging errors in its previous calculations. Under the revised decision, Eskom's electricity prices will increase by 8.76% in April this year and a further 8.83% in April…
10 Feb 3PM 12 min

Pick n Pay braces for another significant loss

Pick n Pay shares slumped by as much as 14% on Tuesday as the retailer warned of a larger-than-expected loss for the 52 weeks to 1 March as the turnaround of its core company-owned supermarkets in South Africa stalled towards the end of calendar 2025. This announcement was made after…
10 Feb 3PM 7 min

Unpacking PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey: Africa perspective

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. Hannelie Gilmour, Consulting& Transformation platform Leader, PwC South Africa joins Kaya Biz.
9 Feb 3PM 14 min

2026 Investing in African Mining

According to Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA), growth in the mining sector will revitalise the South African economy and job creation. However, the sector’s growth largely depends on investment, which is hindered by regulatory and operational bottlenecks. The MCSA held a media briefing to launch…
9 Feb 3PM 10 min

SONA 2026 Expectations: Education

Ahead of SONA, Osagyfo Mazwai, Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment anticipates the Presidents emphasis to be on education, skills development and youth employability which will signal truth around: South Africa’s economic recovery depends on whether today’s learners can become tomorrow’s workers, not just graduates. The workforce of the…
9 Feb 3PM 9 min

SONA 2026 Expectations: Economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 7pm. The address will take place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. Prof Simphiwe Madikizela from the Department of Economics at UNISA and Guguluthu go through expectations for…
9 Feb 3PM 11 min

US extends AGOA until 2026

The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), but only for a short, one-year period ending in 2026. Is this a genuine renewal or simply buying time while the US rethinks the programme? Victor Kgomoeswana, well known African business expert unpacks this.
6 Feb 6AM 12 min

South Africa has entered a "polycrisis" year in 2026

South Africa has entered a "polycrisis" year in 2026 where climate disasters and civil unrest are no longer separate events. They are colliding. Just this past week, the national disaster declaration following the deadly flooding in the Northeast (Limpopo and KZN) has coincided with rising community "water riots" in Gauteng…
6 Feb 4AM 21 min

South Africa’s national minimum wage has risen by 5%

South Africa’s national minimum wage has risen by 5%, with farm workers, domestic workers, general assistants, and security guards set to earn R30.23 an hour from 1 March. Cosatu parliamentary co‑ordinator Matthew Parks helps us understand the broader implications for workers, businesses and the economy.
6 Feb 4AM 11 min

Lesaka Technologies: Fintech turnaround

South African fintech group Lesaka Technologies is on track to return to profitability in the 2026 financial year after the first two quarters showed positive momentum. The company is also progressing with the acquisition of Bank Zero. CEO Lincoln Mali unpacks these results.
6 Feb 4AM 7 min
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