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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
4,082 Episodes
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Salaries in South Africa continue to outperform 2023 levels.

GUEST – Elize Kruger, Independent Economist. Take-home pay recovered somewhat in May, but pensions treading water. The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), tracking the average nominal take-home pay among about 4 million salary earners in South Africa, recovered somewhat in May 2024 to reach R15 888, a notable 10.0% up…
3 Jul 1PM 14 min

Chicken livers and offal on the rise as SA shoppers buy down

GUEST - Roy Thomas, Operations and Logistics Director at Hume International Latest import statistics show that South Africans are increasingly buying down on chicken products to stretch their pennies, as soaring costs of living place severe pressure on household budgets. According to data for the first quarter of 2024 compiled…
3 Jul 1PM 18 min

When is an employer contractually liable to pay bonuses?

GUEST - Tony Healy – Employer Labour Consultant Where an employer and employee had entered into a contract of employment that contains any provision regarding the compulsory payment of bonuses, an employer would need to adhere to the terms of such contract. If an employer does not pay the bonus,…
2 Jul 2PM 15 min

ALLAN GRAY – Three golden rules for long-term investing success

GUEST - Nomi Bodlani, head of Direct and Private Clients at Allan Gray Achieving long-term investment success is simple but not easy. It demands unwavering determination to stick to your chosen investment strategy and stay committed, even during periods of uncertainty. Investing for real, inflation-beating returns should be top of…
2 Jul 2PM 8 min

Why electricity has became so expensive in South Africa

GUEST - Miyelani Holeni Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group Over the past decade, electricity rates have risen significantly nationally. Electricity, unlike other expenses, is one that homeowners have little flexibility to control. Eskom has increased the price of electricity by 446% since load-shedding began in 2008, driving up…
2 Jul 2PM 9 min

Professionalization is key to ensuring long-awaited GNU is not a false dawn: IoDSA

GUEST – Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the multiparty cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has been broadly welcomed as a move towards a more inclusive government that could make progress in addressing the multiple challenges…
2 Jul 2PM 8 min

The real cost of burnout at work

GUEST – Prof Renata Schoeman - Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School According to the latest Gallup report, 36% of the South African workforce experience excessive daily stress and more than 71% are either disengaged or actively disengaged at work – some of the alarming signs of burnout…
2 Jul 12PM 10 min

Youth Made Up 44% of Claims with the Road Accident Fund from 2020 to 2022

GUEST – McIntosh Polela – Road Accident Fund spokesperson Yesterday was the last day of Youth Month. As we navigate the remainder of the year, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) hereby reminds young people that road safety rules should be adhered to throughout the year. Claims by young people accounted…
1 Jul 2PM 9 min

FOLLOW UP: Did H&M deliver on its promise to empower job seekers?

GUEST - Miles Kubheka - Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Clothes to Good Community upliftment is key to H&M South Africa's sustainability strategy, and the 'Suitably Dressed' initiative enables the fashion retailer to tackle one of the country's most pressing socio-economic challenges: unemployment. We get an update on how this youth…
1 Jul 1PM 15 min

South African factory activity contracts again in June - Absa PMI

GUEST – Andiswa Nondudule - Economist at ABSA The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. The improvement is welcomed, but it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the…
1 Jul 1PM 7 min

What is fuelling forecourt retail growth?

GUEST – Andrea du Plessis – Retail insights lead at Trade Intelligence As shoppers become increasingly time-pressured, convenience is a growing necessity, and South Africa’s forecourt stores have positioned themselves effectively to meet this need. Understanding the dynamics of this channel has thus become fundamental for FMCG suppliers and manufacturers…
1 Jul 1PM 14 min

Rand rallies following Ramaphosa’s cabinet announcement

GUEST – Sifiso Skenjana - Economist and the managing director of ESG Analytics. South Africa’s rand extended a post-election rally after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new cabinet that he said would prioritize rapid and sustainable growth. The currency led gains among emerging-market peers on Monday, advancing 1.1% to 17.98…
1 Jul 1PM 18 min

Business owners urged to ship now to stay ahead of the game

GUEST - Dylan Govendor, Head of Supply Chain at Investec for Business With it now taking up to 10 weeks to import goods from Asia to South Africa, time is running out for importers ahead of Black Friday and Christmas. Importers are urged to prioritise planning and shipping now, moving…
26 Jun 1PM 14 min
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