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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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20:17

What Tractor Sales Tell Us About The State Of...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/10

Guest – Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural EconomistAgricultural Machinery Sales indicate that August tractor sales of 700 units were 22% more than the 572 units sold in August last year. There have been welcome reactions from agricultural associations about the increase in machinery sales. kaya959 · Kaya FM

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13:28

Anglo And Teck Join Forces To Create Copper Giant

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/10

Guest – Peter Major – Mining analyst Anglo American and Teck have struck a deal that will reshape the global copper landscape, creating the world’s second-largest listed copper miner after BHP. The new company plans to invest C$4.5-billion in Canada over the next five years, extending the life of Highland Valley Copper, boosting processing capacity at Trail, and backing new critical minerals facilities. But the deal comes with strings attached. Canada’s government, wary of foreign control over

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16:45

Inside Your Business - The Right to Disconnect In SA:...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/10

Guest - Leila Moosa, senior associate at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr The global movement to give workers the “right to disconnect” from employer communication outside of working hours is gaining momentum, with Australia the latest country to adopt such laws. While South Africa has no immediate plans to follow suit, legal experts say businesses cannot afford to ignore the trend. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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10:31

Old Mutual Half-Year Earnings Jump 29%

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2025/09/10

Guest - Jurie Strydom – Old Mutual CEO Old Mutual has posted a strong set of interim results, with adjusted headline earnings rising 29% to R4.2bn, supported by exceptional underwriting performance at Old Mutual Insure and resilient equity markets. But beneath the topline growth lies a complex story of restructuring, margin pressures, and shifting market dynamics. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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17:22

Growthpoint Earnings Boosted By SA Portfolio And...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/10

Guest - Estienne de Klerk, South Africa CEO of Growthpoint Growthpoint Properties has delivered a resilient set of results, with distributable income rising 3.1% to R5bn on the back of a stronger showing across its three South African property sectors. Improved rental dynamics in retail and office, reduced vacancies, and robust growth in the logistics and industrial portfolio all supported the uptick. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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15:51

Tech & Innovation – How SA Businesses Can Navigate...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/09

What would happen if South Africa were cut off from the SWIFT payment system? Beyond the headlines, such a disruption could upend trade, strain consumer access to goods, and test the resilience of local businesses.Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, joins us to unpack the real implications of a SWIFT disruption, the practical steps companies can take to safeguard operations, and how fintech platforms are offering resilient, transparent alternatives to traditional banking. He also shares broader

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17:23

Property Values: Soweto, Khayelitsha And Umlazi

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/09

Guest - Hayley Ivins-Downes, Lightstone Managing Executive Real Estate & Director at Prop Data Much has been written about the residential property markets in South Africa’s iconic cities, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban – but what of the largest townships in or adjacent to each of these cities, Soweto, Umlazi and Khayelitsha? While the glossy brochures and media headlines often focus on city skylines and prime real estate, there’s a vibrant pulse of urban transformation that often beats

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11:39

SABRIC Reports Uptick In AI-based Fraud Schemes.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/09

Guest – Ntshiki Maluleka, digital banking crime manager at SABRIC South Africa’s banking industry has made notable progress in fighting financial crime. According to SABRIC’s latest crime statistics, financial crime losses dropped nearly 18% – from R3.3 billion in 2023 to R2.7 billion in 2024. But the picture isn’t all rosy. Criminals are turning to artificial intelligence, using deepfake voice cloning, sophisticated phishing, and other AI-driven scams to target unsuspecting consumers. Card Not

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14:51

Tupperware Returns To South Africa – What Consumers...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/09

Guest – Ahmed Bull - Managing Director of TuppAfrica Tupperware, the globally recognized home solutions brand, has officially returned to Africa with a refreshed business model focused on empowerment, innovation, and community. This marks a new era for a brand that has been trusted in African homes for over six decades. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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9:49

The Economy Expands By 0,8% In The Second Quarter

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/09

Guest – Joe de Beer, Deputy Director-General responsible for economic statistics at Stats SA. Following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of 2025, real gross domestic product (GDP) strengthened by 0,8%1 in the second quarter (April–June). Manufacturing, mining and trade led growth on the production (supply) side of the economy. The expenditure (demand) side was also positive, lifted mainly by stronger household consumption and softer imports. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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8:49

SA's Rising Product Recall Rate Reflects Robust...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/08

South Africa is seeing a noticeable increase in product recalls across sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, a trend that reflects a robust consumer protection environment and vigilant regulatory oversight. In this conversation, Willie Jansen van Rensburg, Head of Claims at iTOO Special Risks, breaks down what these recalls reveal about corporate responsibility, regulatory compliance, and the evolving risk landscape. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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30:52

In Conversation With Nozipho Tshabalala - CEO,...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/08

From the corridors of The Presidency to the studios of CNBC Africa, Nozipho Tshabalala has navigated a remarkable journey across politics, media, and global leadership. In this conversation she shares the experiences that shaped her evolution into “The Conversation Strategist,” a facilitator of high-stakes dialogues for global institutions like the World Bank and UN. We explore how her personal journey, learning to embrace vulnerability, balance motherhood and career ambitions, and navigate

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13:40

Wealth Creation - S&P500 Returns Now Driven By Just A...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/08

Guest– Sean Ashton, Head of Investments at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth. In this conversation we dive into the forces shaping the world’s largest stock market. Sean Ashton shares insights from his analysis of S&P500 returns between 2010 and 2025, revealing that just a handful of top-performing stocks now drive the majority of gains. How concentrated are these returns, and what does it mean for investors navigating today’s markets? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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8:45

Sun International Produces Solid Results In Face Of...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/08

Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson unpacks the group’s strong half-year results, with headline earnings up 60.5% to 305c per share. Driving the performance is Sunbet, where active players surged 70% and deposits more than doubled, contributing over 70% of group earnings. We explore how the business is balancing its digital momentum with resorts, hotels, and urban casinos, managing debt reduction, and preparing for opportunities in selective acquisitions while ensuring responsible gaming remains

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12:36

Transnet Narrows Loss To R1.9bn, Improves Rail Volumes

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/08

Transnet Chairperson Andile Sangqu unpacks the logistics giant’s latest results, with net losses reduced to R1.9bn and rail volumes edging higher. We explore whether these gains are sustainable in the face of cable theft, equipment failures, and rising debt of R144bn. Can the recovery plan deliver real economic impact and how will government guarantees and private partnerships shape Transnet’s long-term growth path? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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14:32

Household Resilience Under Pressure: Altron Index...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/03

Guest – Dr Roelof Botha, Economist and compiler of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience IndexSouth African households remain under financial strain, with the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) showing a quarter-on-quarter decline of 4.2% in the first quarter of 2025 — despite a modest year-on-year improvement. Rising borrowing costs, falling real incomes, and stubbornly high unemployment have left consumers vulnerable, as restrictive monetary policy continues to weigh

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10:08

DIY Demand Shifts: What Cashbuild’s Results Say About...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/03

Guest - Shane Thoresson Chief Operating Officer at CashBuild Cashbuild, one of southern Africa’s largest retailers of quality building materials and associated products, selling directly to a predominantly cash-paying customer base through 318 stores, reported its results for the financial year ended 29 June 2025. The Group’s results for the financial year showed positive growth trends, but as a result of above inflationary cost increases, margins came under pressure despite good cost controls

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17:43

SA Ports Hit Record Cargo Volumes By Moving 18,689...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/03

Guest – Juanita Maree – CEO at Southern African Association of Freight South Africa’s ports have reached a major milestone handling 18,689 TEUs in a single day this August. The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders has hailed this as a turning point for the country’s logistics sector, after two years marked by inefficiencies, infrastructure bottlenecks, and global trade headwinds. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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16:53

Inside Your Business - Do South African Businesses...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/03

Guest – Gareth Cremen – Partner in the Business Restructuring, Rescue & Insolvency team at Cox Yeats? In South Africa, business rescue has often been misunderstood and underutilised. A significant number of companies only consider initiating business rescue proceedings when they are already in dire financial straits — often at the brink of collapse. For many owners and directors, the process is perceived not as a strategic intervention but as a desperate “last card to play” when all else has

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10:59

DBSA Posts Excellent Results, Creating A Strong Base...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/03

Guest – Boitumelo Mosako - Development Bank of Southern Africa: Chief Executive Officer The DBSA, has published its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2025 on the JSE Limited’s Stock Exchange News Service (SENS). These results, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), provide comprehensive financial information to the stakeholders. The annual financial statements and annual report are available on the DBSA website. Context of financial

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