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Inflation expected to be 3.9% during 2025, then rise gradually to 4.3% in 2026.

We unpack the latest findings from the Bureau for Economic Research’s (BER) quarterly Inflation Expectations Survey with Nicolaas van der Wath, Senior Economist at the BER. For the first time in over four years, inflation expectations for the current year have dropped below 4%, with headline consumer inflation now projected…

3 Jul 4PM 9 min

PIVOT POINT: In conversation with the CEO of Thungela Resources, July Ndlovu.

We sit down for an in-depth conversation with July Ndlovu, the outgoing CEO of Thungela Resources. As he prepares to close this chapter of his corporate journey, Ndlovu reflects on a remarkable career that saw him rise through the ranks to lead one of South Africa’s most prominent coal producers…

3 Jul 4PM 17 min

SA’s Average Rent Surges Past R9 100 – But Can Tenants Keep Up?

We unpack the PayProp Q1 2025 Rental Index with André van Rooyen, Head of Sales at PayProp, as South Africa’s rental market hits a major milestone. For the first time since 2017, national rental growth reached 5.6%, pushing the average monthly rent to R9 132. With inflation cooling and arrears…

3 Jul 4PM 17 min

EKASINOMICS – Calfame & Co.: Where Boys’ Fashion meets purpose.

In this conversation we are joined in studio by Katleho Makopo, the powerhouse founder behind Calfame & Co., a bold new South African fashion brand that’s rewriting the rules of boys' clothing. Born from love, perseverance, and a deep desire to see young boys represented in vibrant, expressive fashion, Calfame…

2 Jul 4PM 23 min

Your wellness strategy is failing – It's time to rethink human capital

Ronald Abvajee, CEO of Healthy Living Consulting (HLC), delivers a bold wake-up call during this Corporate Wellness Week: South Africa’s corporate wellness strategies are not just outdated, they’re costing the country billions in lost potential, innovation, and resilience.

2 Jul 4PM 26 min

Leadership in Focus – What happens in the first 100 days as a CEO

As Kenny Fihla officially takes the reins at Absa Group, the spotlight shifts to the critical first 100 days of his leadership. But what exactly should we expect in that window and when is it fair to begin measuring performance? Joining us is Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director of Amrop Woodburn…

2 Jul 4PM 16 min

Cracking down on shops non-compliance by the NCC.

GUEST - Prudence Moilwa, Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission (NCC) We speak to the National Consumer Commission following their decision to issue compliance notices to 45 retailers across South Africa. From expired food on shelves to missing expiry dates, damaged packaging, lack of visible pricing,…

2 Jul 4PM 14 min

SA govt approves first bird flu vaccine for poultry sector

In a landmark development for South Africa’s embattled poultry sector, Gary Arnold, CEO of Astral Foods, joins us to unpack the country's first permit to vaccinate against avian influenza. Following an 18-month application process, Astral has received approval to vaccinate a portion of its breeding stock against the highly pathogenic…

2 Jul 4PM 10 min

How AI Is Reshaping the South African Workplace

GUEST: Kiv Moodley – Country Managing Director, Workday South Africa The robots aren’t coming for your job, but they are changing it. We speak to Kiv Moodley, Country MD of Workday SA, to unpack groundbreaking research that challenges the doom-and-gloom AI narrative. Instead of mass displacement, the findings suggest we're…

1 Jul 4PM 10 min

Buy Now, Panic Later? The Truth Behind BNPL in South Africa.

GUEST: Lerato Lamola – Partner at Webber Wentzel The "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) revolution has arrived in South Africa, promising a frictionless consumer experience: interest-free payments, zero credit checks, and instant gratification. But is this fintech marvel as clean as it looks? We speak with Lerato Lamola, a Partner…

1 Jul 4PM 13 min

In conversation with the Vice President of Jetour South Africa, Nic Campbell

In a market where legacy automotive brands have long dominated, one newcomer is turning heads: Jetour, the Chinese SUV brand that only launched in South Africa in September 2024, is now selling over 600 vehicles a month, outpacing brands like Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Mazda. Gugulethu Mfuphi sits down with Nic…

1 Jul 4PM 32 min

US Tariff Pause Ends in 8 Days: Impact on Lesotho

GUEST: Solong Senohe – Secretary-General, United Textile Employees Union (UNITE) As the countdown continues with just 8 days left before a final US tariff decision Lesotho is already feeling the heat. In this urgent conversation, we speak to Solong Senohe, Secretary-General of the United Textile Employees Union, to unpack how…

1 Jul 4PM 15 min

US Tariff Pause Ends in 8 Days: Should SA Be Concerned?

With just days left before a critical 90-day tariff pause expires on July 9, concerns are mounting over what comes next for South African exports to the US. Gugulethu Mfuphi is joined by Feroz Basa, Head of Global Emerging Markets at Sanlam Investments, to unpack what has and hasn't changed…

1 Jul 3PM 15 min

Lesaka Technologies’s acquisition of Bank Zero unpacked.

Guest: Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst and director at Denker Capital In a bold move set to reshape South Africa’s digital banking landscape, Lesaka Technologies has announced its R1.1-billion acquisition of Bank Zero the app-based mutual bank co-founded and chaired by former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan. In this interview, we speak…

30 Jun 4PM 15 min

How the cashless ecosystem looks like in the taxi industry.

GUEST - Anthony Stewart, CEO of Waxd Solutions In this follow-up conversation, we revisit the evolution of cashless payments in South Africa’s taxi industry a sector long dominated by hard currency. Our guest, Anthony Stewart, CEO of Waxd Solutions, shares how his company is helping drive a digital revolution in…

30 Jun 4PM 22 min

How toxic leaders are impacting SA’s workforce.

GUEST – Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School A growing body of evidence highlights a concerning trend: an elevated prevalence of narcissistic and psychopathic traits among top leaders, with dire consequences for the mental health of employees. Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at…

30 Jun 4PM 17 min

Mid-year market review is Meryl Pick

As we wrap up the first half of 2025, we take stock of how markets have fared both locally and abroad. Joining us for this mid-year market review is Meryl Pick, Head of Equities Research at Old Mutual Investment Group. In this wide-ranging conversation, we unpack the performance of the…

30 Jun 4PM 15 min

MpiloTech: The Home of African Artificial Intelligence

GUEST: Denzil Fillis, Chief Executive Officer of MpiloTech In this conversation, we profile one of Africa’s most dynamic digital transformation leaders, Denzil Fillis, CEO of MpiloTech. Founded in 2015, MpiloTech has grown into a cutting-edge cloud-first, multi-cloud solutions provider, delivering world-class digital banking platforms, app development, and enterprise consulting while…

26 Jun 4PM 24 min

In conversation with Mfundo Nkuhlu, COO of Nedbank.

In this edition of Pivot Point on KayaBiz, we profile one of South Africa’s most accomplished banking leaders, Mfundo Nkuhlu, Chief Operating Officer of Nedbank. With a career spanning both public and private sectors, from the Department of Trade and Industry to Nedbank Group’s executive leadership - Nkuhlu brings unmatched…

26 Jun 4PM 31 min

Launch of SA’s Surveillance Code of Conduct.

GUEST: Happy Shihau, Head of Compliance, Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking. In this conversation we delve into a landmark development for South Africa’s financial markets, the official launch and handover of the Market Surveillance Code of Conduct to the South African Institute of Stockbrokers (SAIS). Happy Shihau unpacks the significance…

26 Jun 4PM 10 min