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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.
Episodes
- Kaya Biz
Southern Africa sees Private Capital's Big Comeback
Private capital is making a strong comeback. Fundraising in Southern Africa surged by 162%, making 2025 one of the strongest years on record. Anusha Naidu, CEO…
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Investing In Women: Business Strategy Or Box-Ticking?
Corporate South Africa has spent years talking about diversity and transformation, but is enough being done to build the next generation of women leaders?…
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Africa's Resilience Dividend: Where Smart Money Is Heading
What makes an African economy investable in today's uncertain world? Precious Dube, Macroeconomist for Broader Africa at RMB, unpacks the bank's latest Where…
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How South Africans Are Stretching Every Rand
South Africans are increasingly living two very different financial realities. New research from NielsenIQ reveals a growing consumer divide, with almost equal…
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ECIC at 25: Reimagining South Africa's Export Future
As the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa (ECIC) marks 25 years of supporting exporters, newly appointed CEO Linda Seroka joins Kaya Biz to…
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The Real Income Crunch: What September's Net Salary Data Reveals
South Africa's average take-home salary edged higher in September, but the latest PayInc Net Salary Index reveals a harsher reality beneath the headline…
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Opportunities and Risks in the Global Commodity Rally
Oil, copper and agricultural commodities are rallying as geopolitical tensions, climate pressures and energy-transition demand reshape global markets. Kaya Biz…
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African Bank's Next Chapter: From Turnaround to Growth
African Bank has spent years transforming itself from a specialist unsecured lender into a diversified retail and commercial banking group. Kaya Biz speaks to…
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Pick n Pay trims it’s first half loss over 30%
Pick n Pay’s latest interim results point to encouraging signs in one of South Africa’s most closely watched retail recovery stories. CEO Sean Summers joins…
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Beyond the Mini-Budget Speech 2026: Decoding Treasury’s Signals
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers one of the clearest snapshots of South Africa’s fiscal health and economic trajectory. We speak to Deloitte…
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The Mental Health Cost of Financial Stress
Financial stress has emerged as one of the biggest threats to South Africans' mental wellbeing. Dr Rachel Moore, Chief Medical Officer at Mediclinic Southern…
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KPMG Africa CEO Outlook: Confidence vs Execution
African CEOs remain confident about growth despite geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and disruptive technological change. Tola Adeyemi, CEO of KPMG…
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South Africa’s Economic Report Card After the MTBPS
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement paints a mixed picture of South Africa's economy. Revenue collection is outperforming…
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Clicks Crosses R50bn: Growth Through Scale
Clicks Group has become a R50 billion turnover business, cementing its position as one of South Africa's retail success stories. CEO Bertina Engelbrecht…
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Strong Cash Flow, Softer Profits: Inside Famous Brands' Interim Results
Famous Brands delivered a resilient performance in difficult trading conditions, growing revenue and more than doubling free cash flow while navigating…
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Revenue, Reform and Growth: SARS at the Centre of Treasury's Plan
South Africa's latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement puts revenue collection at the heart of government's fiscal ambitions. SARS Commissioner Johnstone…
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SA Outlook: Is Investment Grade Back Within Reach?
Could South Africa regain investment-grade status by 2028? Investec's Osagyefo Mazwai explains why the country's fiscal position, institutional reforms and…
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Borrowing To Survive: South Africa's Money Squeeze
The latest Money & Me survey paints a worrying picture of household finances, with more consumers borrowing before month-end, dipping into retirement savings…
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NBI on Powering Pathways To South Africa's Green Jobs Future
South Africa's green transition could unlock hundreds of thousands of jobs, but only if skills development keeps pace. Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze from the…
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-DELETED- Borrowing To Survive: South Africa's Money Squeeze
The latest Money & Me survey paints a worrying picture of household finances, with more consumers borrowing before month-end, dipping into retirement savings…
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NBI on Powering Pathways To South Africa's Green Jobs Future
South Africa's green transition could unlock hundreds of thousands of jobs, but only if skills development keeps pace. Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze from the…
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MTBPS 2026: Can Treasury Hold The Line?
As South Africa prepares for the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Momentum Group Economist Sanisha Packirisamy unpacks Treasury's fiscal balancing act…
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Rethinking the Modern Lease Agreement
Many rental disputes can be traced back to lease agreements that landlords and tenants don't fully understand. Craig Buckley, Managing Director of reOS…
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Calgro's Long-Term Growth Blueprint as Interim HEPS slide 4%
Calgro M3 delivered resilient interim results despite a constrained property market. CEO Ben Pierre Malherbe joins Kaya Biz to unpack the company's investment…
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The New Economics of African Entertainment
Africa's entertainment and media sectors are evolving rapidly, but technology alone won't determine the winners. Charles Stuart of PwC unpacks the latest…
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Why Many SMEs Still Aren't Investment Ready
Access to funding remains a major challenge for South African entrepreneurs, but is capital really the biggest obstacle? Old Mutual's Ndumiso Zulu explores why…
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Equites Bets Big on SA Logistics After UK Exit
Equites Property Fund has reported stronger earnings, near-zero vacancies and a strengthened balance sheet as it completes its strategic UK exit. CEO Andrea…
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Inside Your Pocket: Spring-Clean Your Finances Before the Festive Spending Rush
With millions of South Africans battling impaired credit records and year-end spending pressures approaching, Trevor Misthry from National Debt Counsellors…
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Ekasinomics: How Col'Cacchio Reinvented Itself
When the pandemic disrupted restaurant trading, Col'Cacchio faced a critical question: how could a restaurant brand continue reaching customers when dining…
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The First Woman to Chair BMFI
Ramona Maria Grewan has become the first woman to chair Black Management Forum Investments in its 30-year history. In this conversation, she reflects on…
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The Next Decade of African Capital Markets
A decade of regulatory reform, stronger financial infrastructure and expanding investment opportunities has transformed many African capital markets. But…
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The Future of Responsible Gambling in South Africa
As South Africa's gambling sector evolves, so do concerns around consumer protection and regulation. Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of Sun International, joins Kaya Biz…
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Can AI Change Driving Behaviour & Insurance Outcomes?
What if insurers could prevent accidents before they happen? Gugu Mfuphi speaks to Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure, about how artificial intelligence…
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SA Food Index 2026: Why Hunger Is Rising Despite Lower Food Inflation
Food inflation may be easing, but household hunger is worsening. Sanjeev Raghubir of Shoprite Group unpacks new findings showing hunger has reached its highest…
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The True Cost of Education
New research from FNB Education Insights 2026 reveals that most South African parents underestimate the true cost of education and overestimate their financial…
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PWC SA Mines Report: Is South African Mining Entering a New Growth Cycle?
South Africa's mining sector may be on the cusp of a more constructive phase. Vuyiswa Khutlang from PwC South Africa explores how stronger commodity prices…
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Rethinking Entrepreneurship Through Technology
With most South African SMEs failing within their first five years, a new AI-powered platform is aiming to change the odds. Gugu Mfuphi speaks with Gift…
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Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum - Retirement Reform and South Africa's Future
What role can retirement savings play in supporting economic development? Thakane Setsabi-Mushonga, Managing Executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants…
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SA Manufacturing Pulse & Localisation Progress as Q4 2026 Unfolds
South Africa's manufacturing sector remains central to the country's growth ambitions, but are policymakers and businesses doing enough to support local…
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The Psychology of Money: What Drives Financial Confidence In 2026
The latest Sanlam Financial Confidence Index Report shows an intriguing trend: financial confidence has remained stable, and in some areas even strengthened…
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Absa's Big Crypto Bet: Bringing Digital Assets Into Banking
Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset custody solution, signalling a major shift in the evolution of financial…
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South Africa's Next Growth Bottleneck
Electricity reliability may be improving, but South Africa's economic constraints are shifting elsewhere. PwC's latest Economic Outlook highlights growing…
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Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum 2026: Turning Retirement Conversations Into Action
Only a small percentage of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably. Blessing Utete, Commercial Executive Head at Old Mutual Corporate, joins Kaya Biz…
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Reading The Signals From South African Mining
South Africa's mining sector remains a major source of high-paying employment, but underlying challenges persist. Bongani Motsa, Chief Economist at Minerals…
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The Economics of Ride-Hailing Under Fuel Price Pressure
As fuel costs surge, ride-hailing drivers are under growing financial pressure. Ashif Black, Country Representative for inDrive South Africa, discusses the…
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SA Fuel Prices spike again: From Global Oil Markets to Your Tank
South Africans are facing one of the steepest fuel price increases on record. Henry van der Merwe, National Chairperson of SAPRA, unpacks the geopolitical…
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Africa's Next Economic Decade: From Potential to Prosperity
As global supply chains shift, AI investment accelerates and demand for critical minerals rises, could Africa be entering a new era of economic opportunity?…
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Finding Value in SA Property Again
South Africa's listed property sector has struggled to keep pace with other asset classes, but improving fundamentals are beginning to attract fresh attention…
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The Boardroom Decisions Shaping South Africa's Airports
Following the appointment of a new CEO, ACSA Board Chairperson Irvin Phenyane joins Gugu Mfuphi to discuss leadership succession, governance, aviation…
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Loyalty Rewards: The Hidden Value In Your Wallet
Millions of South Africans belong to loyalty programmes, yet many still miss out on rewards at the checkout. Byron Rode, Founder and CEO of (my)cards, joins…
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SA Manufacturing Returns To Growth, But Is It Sustainable?
South Africa's manufacturing sector returned to expansion territory in September, with the Absa PMI rising above the key 50-point mark. Absa economist Sello…
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ETFSA PANEL DISCUSSION: Excuse-Proof Investing: Turning Intent Into Action
Most people know they should invest. Far fewer actually do. In this special ETFSA panel discussion, Suzan Ramotshabi, Wendy Hlatshwayo and Gareth Stobie unpack…
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Capitec's R9.5 Billion Question: What's Next?
Capitec delivered headline earnings growth of 19% to R9.5 billion while growing its client base to 26.6 million. But the bigger story may be what's driving…
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Novo's New Strategy For South Africa
Novo Nordisk is now simply "Novo", but the rebrand goes far beyond a new name. Sara Norcross, VP and General Manager for South Africa, joins us to discuss…
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Shadrack Sibiya Denies Grooming 16-Year-Old
Kaya News Reporter Keneiloe Huma joins Phemelo to unpack the latest developments in suspended, Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack…
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Beyond Tap-and-Go: The Future of Payments in South Africa
South Africa's payments landscape is undergoing significant reform, with regulators and industry players seeking to expand access, increase competition and…
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Beyond the Unemployment Rate - Reading the Economy Through Jobs
South Africa's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics showed the formal sector shed 14,000 jobs in the second quarter, even as wages continued to rise…
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From Spain to South Africa: Vukile's Next Growth Phase
Retail-focused property group Vukile Property Fund reported strong trading across its South African and European portfolios, supported by healthy sales growth…
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From Farm to Fork: The Real Cost of Higher Rates
The Reserve Bank's latest interest rate increase could have implications far beyond the financial markets. Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Standard…
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Careers Corner: Can South Africa's Digital Economy Create a Million Jobs?
As South Africa targets one million new jobs by 2030, the ICT sector is expected to play a critical role. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, CEO of SAICTA, joins Kaya Biz to…