Kaya Biz

Market analyst and investor The Finance Ghost talks about the value case for investing in REITs and how they can become a cool tool for portfolio diversification. Kaya FM

Duration:00:14:05

SA’s producer price outlook deteriorates sharply

Producer price inflation showed signs of easing in January, according to data from Stats SA. Economists from Nedbank say the outlook has deteriorated sharply, and Johannes Khosa explains why… Kaya FM

Duration:00:11:28

Sasfin Wealth’s rebrand to Otto1890

Erol Zeki, CEO of Otto1890 (formerly known as Sasfin Wealth), joins us to talk about the group’s strategic shift beyond the branding. The group is looking to tap into private market opportunities, amongst other things. Kaya FM

Duration:00:17:50

Careers Corner – Are degrees still relevant in SA’s job market

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis has raised concerns about the validity of chasing a degree to secure employability. Professor Linda du Plessis, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, North-West University, argues that there is still value with the right approach by educators. Kaya FM

Duration:00:12:42

Middle East-driven energy shock for Africa

We explore how the Middle East-driven global energy shock is reshaping Africa’s fuel security, what it means for businesses and consumers, and whether the crisis could accelerate a shift toward more resilient, local energy solutions. For more on this, we caught up with NJ Ayuk, CEO of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). Kaya FM

Duration:00:12:08

South Africa braces for record fuel price hikes on April 1

South African motorists are bracing for what could be one of the sharpest fuel price increases in recent years. Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, gives his take about how this impacts the cost of owning a vehicle in South Africa. Kaya FM

Duration:00:13:20

SA Homeowner growth steady, report finds

Hayley Ivins-Downes from Lightstone Property shares data about home-buying activity in South Africa, which paints an interesting picture about affordability and which specific parts of the country are seeing the most development. Kaya FM

Duration:00:11:54

INSIDE YOUR POCKET – South Africa’s consumer credit market steady

Data from TransUnion shows that South African credit usage has shown tentative recovery to a more broad-based recovery, with first-time buyers now accounting for just over half of financed purchases. Ayeshaa Hatea, from TransUnion South Africa, explains these findings and more. Kaya FM

Duration:00:11:54

Pivot Point - Building Africa’s Vaccine Sovereignty

Today on Pivot Point, we spotlight a leader whose work sits at the intersection of science, industrialization, and national security. Dr. Morena Makhoana, the CEO of Biovac, has spent two decades shaping South Africa’s vaccine manufacturing landscape and unpacks that journey. Kaya FM

Duration:00:25:53

South Africa’s Central Bank Holds Rates, on Rising Inflation Concerns

The South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee earlier decided – in a unanimous decision – to keep rates unchanged at 6.75%. To discuss the implications for local consumers, we’re joined by Tshiamo Masike, Economist, Momentum Investments Kaya FM

Duration:00:34:17

Africa’s Trade Links Strengthen; Future Geopolitical Risks Loom

Data from Standard Bank signalled significant growth in intra-African trade in the past year, showing positive moment towards the continent achieving a successful AfCFTA. However, that picture could be complicated by recent tensions in the Middle East. For more on this let’s listen in to, Philip Myburgh, Head: Trade for Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group Kaya FM

Duration:00:12:39

Ekasinomics: The business of luxury craftmanship

Lunga Ntuli, founder of LN Watches joins us on today’s feature of Ekasimoics to discuss his journey in building a proudly African luxury watch brand. His journey captures the realities local entrepreneurs face: navigating limited resources, building a market from scratch, and turning culture into commercial value. Kaya FM

Duration:00:16:32

South Africa’s central bank expected to hold interest rates

Tomorrow the South African Reserve Bank delivers its interest rate decision in what may be one of the most complicated policy weeks in recent memory. For his expectations of what may unfold, we speak to Albert Botha, Head of Fixed Income at Ashburton Investments Kaya FM

Duration:00:13:01

Inside Your Business: Managing Middle East Risk

On today’s Inside Your Business feature with SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki — we unpack how small and medium‑sized business owners should manage and navigate the risks South Africa faces from the Middle East tensions. Kaya FM

Duration:00:16:13

Remgro reports strong interim earnings

Despite a complex market environment, Remgro posted resilient interim results, lifting headline earnings nearly 40%. We’re joined by the CIO, Carel Vosloo, to discuss how Remgro is navigating global uncertainty while sharpening its investment portfolio. Kaya FM

Duration:00:12:45

Hulamin swings to a loss, plans core refocus

Hulamin slipped into a full-year loss in 2025, as the aluminium producer faced price pressures and operational challenges due to an extended plant shutdown during the period. Hulamin’s CEO Mark Gounder joins us now to unpack the way forward for 2026. Kaya FM

Duration:00:16:27

New UJ Study Shows SA Can Dramatically Improve STEM Outcomes

A groundbreaking study by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Michigan State University has found that South African schools — including those in disadvantaged communities — can achieve substantially better STEM subject outcomes through a simple, scalable teaching model that blends teacher guidance with computer‑based simulations. Kaya FM

Duration:00:10:51

New WomX White Paper highlights barriers impacting Women‑Owned Enterprises

A new white paper released by WomX Woman in Business shows that women‑owned firms remain under‑represented among enterprises that achieve significant scale. To unpack these and other findings, we spoke to Jayshree Naidoo, CEO, YIEDI Kaya FM

Duration:00:16:11

Sappi Pushes for 5% Tariff to Protect SA’s Last Newsprint Mill

South Africa’s only remaining newsprint producer, Sappi Southern Africa, has formally applied for a 5% customs duty on imported newsprint to protect the domestic industry from what it describes as a flood of low‑priced imports. Joining us for more is Graeme Wild, CEO, Sappi Southern Africa Kaya FM

Duration:00:14:15

South Africa’s Two-Pot System Boosts Consumer Confidence