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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 Does AI Look Like In An African Context?

Guest – Prof Vukosi Marivate is a Professor of Computer Science and holds the ABSA UP Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant promise for Africa, with applications spanning key sectors, from agriculture and healthcare to education. AI can enhance financial inclusion, job…
21 Aug 12PM 13 min

Inside Your Pocket - Is Hard Cash On Its Way Out?

Guest - Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst and director at Denker Capital As the world shifts towards cashless payment methods, South Africa is gradually moving away from cash against a social and economic backdrop of inequality and slow economic growth.
21 Aug 12PM 10 min

Exxaro Reports A Strong Performance To The First Half Of 2025

Guest - Ben Magara – Exxaro CEO Exxaro experienced a strong start to the first half of 2025 under the leadership of its new CEO and amid the miner’s strategy to diversify away from coal. Exxaro is South Africa’s biggest coal miner, but has been in the process of adding…
21 Aug 12PM 9 min

Mango Airlines Heading Towards Final Winding Down

Guest – Sipho Sono – Business Rescue Practitioner At Mango Airlines Low-cost carrier Mango Airlines is heading towards a final winding down after the investor waiting to acquire it pulled out of the process. In a circular published by the Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs), the group confirmed that the investor,…
20 Aug 1PM 11 min

Competition Commission’s Take On The Rand Manipulation Case

Guest – Makgale Mohlala - Competition Commission Head of Cartels Local and international banks, previously cleared by the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) of allegations regarding their collusion to manipulate the rand against the US dollar, now face renewed scrutiny as the Competition Commission prepares to take the matter to trial…
20 Aug 1PM 12 min

Fewer Salaries Paid Within The R40,000 R100,000 Salary Range

Guest – Elize Kruger - Independent economist New salary data from BankservAfrica shows that fewer salaries are being paid over R40,000 a month, pointing to increased job losses among higher earners in South Africa. This is more broadly reflected in average pay data, which declined slightly in July 2025, falling…
20 Aug 12PM 8 min

Consumer Price Inflation Rises To 3.5%

Guest – Patrick Kelly, Chief Director for Price Statistics at Stats SA. Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose to 3.5% month-on-month in July in line with broader expectations among economists, the highest rate since 3.8% which South Africa saw in September last year. This was announced in Statistics South Africa’s (Stats…
20 Aug 12PM 6 min

How To Successfully Claim Additional Medical Expenses From SARS This Tax Season

Guest – Tshepo Thebyane, Senior Tax Consultant at Tax Consulting SA With the 2025 annual tax filing season underway, many South Africans who have incurred significant out-of-pocket medical expenses during the year of assessment, continue to enquire about how they can possibly claim an additional medical tax credit to lower…
19 Aug 1PM 11 min

Allan Gray – How Employers Can Help Their Employees Shape Better Retirement Outcomes

For many South Africans, their retirement savings pot represents the biggest financial asset they hold. Employers have a duty to protect their employees’ financial interests and ensure that the choices made in relation to selecting the retirement funds in which their contributions will be invested are sound and can positively…
19 Aug 1PM 13 min

The Business of Football Clubs: Ownership, Revenue Models And Commercialization

Guest – Senzo Mbatha, CEO of Menza Group International. Football may be the beautiful game, but behind the goals and the glory lies serious business. We explore the different club ownership models shaping the sport here in South Africa and across the African continent. How do these structures affect the…
19 Aug 1PM 28 min

Competition Tribunal Gives Go-ahead For Barloworld Takeover

Competition Tribunal’s approval of Barloworld’s takeover is a move that could reshape parts of South Africa’s industrial landscape. What does this decision mean for the company, its competitors, and the broader economy? Joining us is Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive of Corporate and Advisory at Deal Leaders International, to break down…
19 Aug 12PM 10 min

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
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