Kaya 959 Ekasinomics

Ekasinomics

Looking out for the township resident, Gugu explores the potential of the township economy, how business is conducted in the township and vast opportunities available to help them grow. 
Weekly English South Africa Business
23 Episodes
20 – 23

SA's First Gifting & Investment App

Guest – Sibongile Maputla – Founder of Squirrel Away In a focused corner of the fintech sector, a new approach to long-term investing is beginning to take root in South Africa. It's happening at birthday parties and baby showers, with a new generation starting to replace toys and once-off vouchers…
30 Jan 23 min

Smartfill: Redefining Retail in the Township

South Africa’s spaza shops are getting a high-tech, low-cost makeover. In of KayaBiz, we speak to Nevo Hadas, CEO of Smartfill, about how his company’s innovative refill dispensers are changing the way South Africans buy everyday essentials. Designed for township economies, Smartfill lets customers purchase trusted brands in the exact…
30 Jan 17 min

How Net Nine Nine is bringing affordable Internet to South Africa’s townships

n a country where digital access remains out of reach for many, Net Nine Nine is changing the game. The Johannesburg-based Internet service provider has built a powerful township network that now connects over 214,000 households across eight provinces with 110 schools already benefiting from free, high-speed fibre. Richard Genlloud,…
29 Oct 2025 11 min
20 – 23