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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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14:25

South Africans Are Less Stressed About Money, But...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/24

Guest – Benay Sager, executive head of DebtBusters South Africans are notably less worried about money than they have been for the past two years, with levels of financial stress returning to those last experienced in 2022. Despite this, money stress remains a significant issue for many people. This is according to the fourth annual DebtBusters Money-Stress Tracker, which surveyed over 27,000 respondents during May and June. This makes it one of the largest online surveys about how financial

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14:16

Meat Prices Push Up Grocery Bills

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/24

Guest – Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial Meat chokes food inflation further to a 15-month high of 4.7% y/y in June 2025, Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6.6% y/y and monthly up by 2.2% m/m in June 2025. The disease-induced supply constraints underpinned the upswing in meat prices in the past three months. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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6:37

Several Entities In South Africa Affected By...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/24

Guest - Jan Vermeulen - Editor at Mybroadband Several entities in South Africa have been compromised by hackers who exploited a security vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint servers, according to Eye Security, the cybersecurity company that identified an early wave of attacks last week. Hackers breached about 400 government agencies, corporations and other groups around the world, although the number could be a lot higher, the Dutch company said. Most of the victims are in the US, followed

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13:42

Ibex Sells Entire Pepkor Stake For $1.5bn.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/23

Guest – Victor Seanie, Head of Research: Benguela Global Fund Manager The company will offer one billion shares, worth about R28bn, according to the terms of the deal published Monday, 21 July 2025. Demand for the shares exceeded the stock being offered within minutes of the transaction launching, the terms show. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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20:52

Canal+ Gets Conditional Approval To Take Over TV...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/23

Guest - Mudiwa Gavaza - Business Writer For The Business Day And Financial Mail South Africa's Competition Tribunal has approved Canal+'s 35 billion rand ($2 billion) takeover offer for TV broadcaster MultiChoice subject to agreed conditions, the companies said on Wednesday. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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12:07

Inside Your Business - SA Entrepreneurs Are Rising...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/23

Guest – David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited. SME confidence is climbing in 2025, with more business owners viewing the economy and government efforts as supportive of growth. But the pressure isn’t off. The latest Business Partners SME Confidence Index shows cash flow, economic conditions, and limited funding remain the top barriers. To overcome these, 86% of SMEs say access to finance is critical, 85% need targeted business resources, and 83%

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19:32

Rethinking EV Projections And The Implications For...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/23

Guest – Meryl Pick, Head of Equities Research at Old Mutual Investment Group. It has been almost a decade since the Paris Accords were adopted by over 190 countries. The global agreement to a climate risk transition – to be actioned through various policies, including bans on the sales of petrol and diesel fueled vehicles – earmarked the start of the end for industries such as the Platinum Group Metals (PGMs). However, the reality is looking different. And as the largest producer and exporter of

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8:27

JSE Hits Historic 100,000 Points Milestone

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/23

Guest – Mark Randall, Director of Information Services at the JSE The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today marks a historic milestone as the FTSE/JSE All Share Index (ALSI) hit 100,000 points – 1,000 times higher than its starting value of 100 points in January 1960. Over its 65-year journey, the ALSI has delivered annualised returns of over 11%, reflecting the resilience and growth of South Africa’s capital markets. 2025 has positioned the JSE among the best performing markets in the world in

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14:36

The G20 YEA Summit 2025 – Africa’s Youth At The Helm...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/22

As South Africa takes the helm of the G20 in 2025, all eyes are on the next generation of business leaders. In this episode, we speak to Innocentia Motau, President of the Young Entrepreneur South Africa Foundation and a member of both the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (YEA) and the B20 SME Task Force. We unpack the G20 YEA Summit 2025, a landmark gathering of over 800 entrepreneurs from 25+ countries all convening to shape the future of youth-led enterprise under South Africa’s presidency. Kaya

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13:57

The Psychology Of Pay – Why Employees Stay Or Leave

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/22

Is pay really just about the money? In this insightful conversation, we explore how compensation has evolved into something far more complex a reflection of value, identity, and belonging in the modern workplace. Our guest, Emily Zuccarini, a Reward Specialist and member of the South African Reward Association’s Conference and Awards Committee, unpacks the psychological currency of pay and why it’s becoming one of the most powerful levers in attracting and retaining talent. Kaya 959 · Kaya

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16:57

SA’s Venture Capital Sector Closed Off 2024 With A...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/22

Southern Africa’s venture capital sector is having a breakout moment and, in this conversation, we dive deep into the numbers and what they really mean for entrepreneurs, investors, and the innovation ecosystem. Our guest is Stephan Lamprecht, founder of VS Nova and research partner to the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), who led this year’s 2025 SAVCA VC Survey the most comprehensive study of the region’s VC landscape. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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16:35

Allan Gray - Why Financial Advice Is Key To Helping...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/22

Guest - Mthobisi Mthimkhulu, Senior Manager for the Private and Direct Clients Many investors underplay the importance of financial advice often to the detriment of the performance of their portfolios over time. A good, independent financial adviser can dramatically improve your financial outcomes by guiding your financial planning decisions over your investing journey, helping you avoid investing pitfalls and ensuring that you remain committed to your goals. Mthobisi Mthimkhulu, Senior Manager

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25:59

SA Listed Property Overview And Outlook

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/22

Guest – Keillen Ndlovu - Independent Property Analyst. In this conversation we unpack the state of South Africa’s listed property sector with respected independent property analyst, Keillen Ndlovu. After years of headwinds, listed property has staged a solid comeback in 2025, outperforming bonds and cash, and nearly matching equities with a 29.8% year-to-date total return. But is this rally sustainable? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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12:19

Africa’s telecommunications Sector Needs Standardised...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/21

Guest – Nic Laschinger, CTO, Euphoria Telecom Africa’s telecoms space is packed with opportunity but an outdated and fragmented regulatory landscape means that fast, affordable and borderless telephony is still out of reach. Two key barriers are standing in the way: inconsistent regulations and slow spectrum allocation. For Africa to unlock all the benefits of an innovative, adaptive and responsive digital economy, regional cooperation and smarter regulations should be prioritised. Kaya 959

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19:11

Airlines Unpacked – Kenya Airways Expands, FlySafair...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/21

Guest: Guy Leitch – Aviation Analyst & Editor of SA Flyer. It’s a big week in African aviation, Kenya Airways is set to double its fleet, making a bold play for dominance on the continent. Meanwhile, FlySafair faces a looming strike, threatening disruption at one of SA’s most reliable low-cost carriers. And in the shadows, SAA continues to lose ground, raising tough questions about its future in a fast-changing market. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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12:58

Inside Africa - Namibia, A Frontier Economy With...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/21

Guest: Casey Sprake, Economist, Anchor Capital. As South African (SA) investors increasingly seek growth and diversification beyond domestic borders, Namibia is quietly reasserting itself as a compelling destination. While long considered politically stable and economically intertwined with SA, Namibia is now entering a new phase of strategic importance, anchored in promising oil discoveries, expanding infrastructure, and a pivot toward green energy. For SA investors in particular, the country

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10:27

The South African Wine Industry At A Crossroads

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/21

Guest – Jeremy Sampson, Chairman of Brand Finance Africa. The announcement of a 30% US tariff on South African exports, effective 1 August 2025, has sent shockwaves through the local wine industry. Valued at over R650 million annually, the US wine export market, while not the largest by volume, holds significant strategic value in South Africa’s diversified export portfolio. This escalation in trade tensions arrives at a precarious time for the global wine industry, which is already contending with

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12:17

JSE Flirts With All-Time Highs: Heads For 100 000 Points

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/21

Guest: David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Sasfin Wealth The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is flirting with all-time highs, inching closer to the symbolic 100 000-point milestone. What’s behind this powerful rally and is it sustainable? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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6:47

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS - BETI uptick in June offers an...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/16

GUEST - Elize Kruger, Independent Economist BankservAfrica’s index posts a stronger reading, indicating an improved GDP performance The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, improved for the second consecutive month in June 2025, indicating a more optimistic outlook for economic performance in the second quarter. Kaya FM

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19:10

How South Africa's Consumer Class Saves and Invests

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/16

In the midst of National Savings Month, we explore how South Africa's consumer class is navigating personal finance amid economic uncertainty. Our guest, Brandon de Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp, shares fresh insights from the BrandMapp 2024 dataset revealing that 80% of South Africans earning over R10,000 per month have savings or investments. What are their saving habits? How do age and income influence financial behaviour? And what can we learn from the data about building

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