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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.
Daily English South Africa Business News · Investing
5,341 Episodes
320 – 340

The Rand Manipulation Case Heads To ConCourt

We revisit the long-running rand manipulation case as it heads to the Constitutional Court. Major banks, including FirstRand and Standard Bank, argue they’ve suffered reputational harm from the Competition Commission’s probe into currency fixing. Joining us is Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, to unpack what this means for the…
19 Aug 12PM 9 min

Murray & Roberts shutting down after 120 years.

GUEST – Rob Rose – Editor at Currency It was an icon of construction whose name is plastered across South Africa’s landmarks, yet this week it announced its liquidation. So was it a victim of circumstance, or its own own-goals? It was a company that defined South African engineering excellence…
18 Aug 4PM 16 min

MTN Group reports a strong set of results as the telecoms giant recovers.

MTN has lifted its medium-term guidance after reporting a powerful set of results for the six months to June. The group’s EBITDA surged 60.6% to R46.65bn, headline earnings swung to 645c per share from a loss last year, and service revenue jumped 23.2% to R105.1bn. Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President…
18 Aug 4PM 17 min

Thungela earnings slump, but shareholders still rewarded.

Thungela Resources has taken a heavy knock from weaker coal prices and rising costs, with net profit plunging 79% to R248m in the first half of the year. Revenue slid 12% to R14.8bn, while HEPS fell 80% and EBITDA dropped 68%. Yet, despite the tough market, Thungela is sticking to…
18 Aug 4PM 12 min

Absa Group profit jumps: Delivered 17% Headline Earnings Growth.

Absa has delivered a strong set of interim results, with headline earnings up 17% and profit climbing 14%, powered by cost cuts, lower impairments, and a revamp under its new CEO, Kenny Fihla. Revenue rose to R56.5 billion, impairments dropped 14%, and return on equity edged up to 14.8%. We…
18 Aug 4PM 11 min

JSE To Hosts A SME Capital Matching Workshop In Soweto

This Friday in Soweto, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is putting local entrepreneurs in the spotlight. The SME Capital Matching Workshop will link township-based businesses with investors, funders, and experts who can help unlock growth. We speak to Cleola Kunene, Executive Head of SME Development at the JSE, about how this…
13 Aug 1PM 11 min

Beyond Demographics: Understanding The Complexity Of South Africa’s Women’s Market

Guest – Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20 The 2025 Income & Expenditure survey reveals some noteworthy South African realities. One is that on average, women still earn significantly less than men, with female-headed households earning R93,540 compared to R176,812 for their male counterparts. This topline figure, however, obscures a more…
13 Aug 1PM 11 min

Nedbank To Acquire 100% Of Fintech iKhokha

Guest - Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst and director at Denker Capital Nedbank has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech iKhokha in an all-cash deal for approximately R1.65 billion. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to conclude in the coming months, and…
13 Aug 12PM 8 min

The Isanti Glass Story

Born in 2020 during one of the toughest periods for local manufacturing, Isanti Glass has grown into a leading force in sustainable glass packaging for South Africa’s food and beverage industries. As the company marks its 5th anniversary, Executive of Sales and Marketing, Ronel Cara, joins Gugulethu Mfuphi on KayaBiz…
12 Aug 1PM 18 min

Unemployment Increases Again In Q2/2025

Guest - Solly Molayi - Acting DDG responsible for Population and Social Statistics at STATS SA The official unemployment rate increased again in the second quarter to 33.2% from 32.9% in the first quarter, with only 16.8 million people employed out of 41.8 million people of working age between the…
12 Aug 1PM 14 min

Ombud Sees Significant Increase In Digital Banking Fraud Complaints

Guest – Nerosha Maseti, Lead Ombud at the Banking and Credit Division at the NFO With virtual banking cards being offered across all digital banking platforms, and with the ability to load these cards on phones and other wearable devices, virtual cards are gaining ground over traditional physical cards or…
11 Aug 1PM 15 min

The Gender Leadership Gap: A Risk No Business Can Afford

Guest – Ayabulela Quzu, ESG and impact analyst at Sanlam Investments. Since the Employment Equity Act of 1998, corporate SA has made many pledges in terms of progress to parity, but when it comes to actual representation, women remain underrepresented in executive suites and boardrooms. This is materially bad for…
11 Aug 1PM 10 min

Wealth Creation - #FinTok: Balancing Social Media Trends With Professional Advice

Guest – Wanita Isaacs, Head of Key Accounts at Momentum Have you watched a personal finance video on TikTok lately? If so, you’re in good company - the #FinTok hashtag has amassed over 4.7 billion views, according to social media manager SocialChamp. Worldwide, consumers are turning to social media creators…
11 Aug 12PM 20 min
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