Los mejores podcasts de Kaya 959 (2024)

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TECH & INNOVATION – Go-Getter, an all-in-one travel solution platform, for small and medium-sized businesses is here. 14:39

1d ago14:39

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GUEST – Siya Mzozoyana- Rennies BCD Travel- New Business Development Manager. In South Africa, small and midsize businesses contribute approximately 34% to South Africa's GDP and provide employment to about 60% of the labour force. This is according to Reece Oakes, CEO of Rennies BCD Travel, a travel company that has launched first of its kind plat…

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Google helped provide an estimated R118 billion of economic activity in South Africa. 15:59

1d ago15:59

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GUEST – Abongile Mashele, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google SA Google Search, Google Play, Android, YouTube, Google Cloud and Google Advertising helped provide an estimated R118 billion of economic activity for businesses, nonprofits, publishers, creators and developers across South Africa in 2023. The report estimates that Goo…

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FIFPRO and European leagues file complaint to European Commission over FIFA's 'abusive' international calendar 10:33

1d ago10:33

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GUEST – Carl Lewis – Award-winning sports reporter and podcast host. Players' union FIFPRO and the top European leagues have complained about FIFA's expansion of the international match calendar to the European Commission. The complaint - filed by executives from FIFPRO, the European Leagues and LaLiga - focuses on the men's international match cal…

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Business Rescue done right may be a solution to SA businesses failing 11:32

1d ago11:32

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GUEST - Gareth Cremen business rescue specialist & partner at Cox Yeats There has been an increase in businesses entering business rescue. But what does business rescue actually mean? When is it an option? And why are some businesses forced into it? These are the kind of questions Gareth Cremen answers in this conversation. Kaya FM…

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ASAQS calls for urgent collaborative action to end construction mafia’s climate of fear 15:53

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GUEST - Mosha Senyolo - President of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) The construction mafia has become so entrenched in South Africa that the risk of organised crime is increasingly factored into project contracts – suggesting that these criminal activities are a legitimate part of doing business. To restore the rule of …

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Government's non-payment of invoices within 30 days remains a concern to the PSC. 10:43

1d ago10:43

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GUEST - Anele Gxoyiya - Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya highlighted the ongoing issue of delayed payments by government departments to suppliers, which is impacting service providers nationwide. According to the PSC’s Quarterly Bulletin, the non-payment of invoices within 30 da…

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Minister Dean Macpherson announces steps to turbocharge infrastructure investment 12:27

1d ago12:27

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GUEST – Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has established a first-of-its-kind initiative that will allow government entities to apply for project preparation support. The government entity was established in 2020 to help with additional resources for infrastructure planning, management, and…

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Sibanye-Stillwater sells Blue Ridge PGM mine to Mantengu Mining 10:52

3d ago10:52

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GUEST – Michael Miller, Mantengu Mining’s CEO Sibanye-Stillwater has disposed of its Blue Ridge Platinum mine, which has been under care and maintenance since 2011, to Mantengu Mining that has a listing on the JSE AltX. The Blue Ridge platinum group metals (PGM) mine has an integrated ore processing plant and is located in South Africa’s Limpopo Pr…

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Hustle culture is growing, with 83% of respondents seeking additional income streams 9:37

3d ago9:37

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GUEST - Zak Haeri, MD for NIQ in South Africa NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, has released its Mid-Year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025 report, identifying macro catalysts across industries. The forward-looking study provides a strategic roadmap for South African retailers looking to win over consumers in …

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Consumer Commission together with law enforcement raid local spaza shops following suspected food poisoning 9:15

3d ago9:15

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GUEST – Prudence Moilwa - Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission The national consumer commission has descended on the township of naledi, in Soweto - raiding spaza shops. The country's seen a spike in cases recently, with Gauteng officials on Sunday confirming the death of a sixth child from a suspected incident …

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WEALTH CREATION – Tax authorities set their sights on remote workers and wealthy individuals 16:06

3d ago16:06

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GUEST - Professor Jennifer Roeleveld - President of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) South Africa Digital nomads and high-net-worth individuals with investments in different tax jurisdictions should expect increasing scrutiny from tax authorities, according to Professor Jennifer Roeleveld, international taxation expert and President of th…

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Mboweni was integral to SA’s macro-economic stability, SARS 14:52

3d ago14:52

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GUEST - SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter The South African Revenue Service (SARS) pays special tribute to the late Mr. Tito Mboweni who helped to stabilise our macro-economic landscape in the pivotal roles he played as Governor of the Reserve Bank and Minister of Finance, working closely with SARS as part of the broader Finance family. For ten y…

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Mboweni’s passing is a great loss to South Africa – Lesetja Kganyago 15:58

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GUEST - Lesetja Kganyago – SA Reserve Bank Governor The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has expressed deep saddness by the passing of former Finance Minister and Governor No. 8 Mr Tito Mboweni. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago describes Mboweni as a brave and down to earth leader. Kaya FMPor Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Longevity & Earning capacity in sports 12:38

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GUEST – Nqobile Ndlovu - Cash N Sport Research Director Longevity and earning capacity are two key factors that influence a professional athlete's career. While athletic talent and skill are crucial, the ability to sustain a long and successful career often depends on these two elements. Kaya FMPor Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Understanding how SA's insurers cover mental health related matters 12:54

7d ago12:54

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GUEST - Tom Crotty, Head of Risk Optimisation at Liberty Stress, anxiety, and depression are taking a heavy toll on South Africans. According to Liberty’s 2023 claim statistics, mental health challenges are emerging as a health risk and in light of this, the insurer is encouraging South Africans to prioritise their mental wellbeing and to seek the …

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Bad news for South Africans who love chicken 11:00

7d ago11:00

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GUEST - Fred Hume, Managing Director of Hume International Hume International managing director Fred Hume said irrational import bans on poultry lead to South Africans paying far more for their favourite protein than necessary. Hume pointed out that the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) price of one kilogram of mechanically deboned meat (MDM) is c…

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Sasria still recovering from 2021 riots 12:19

7d ago12:19

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GUEST – Dirk Kunz - Sasria’s Chief Financial Officer Financial Highlights: •Total assets increased to R16.4 billion (2023: R14.1 billion). •Insurance revenue grew by 17.67% to R5.25 billion (2023: R4.46 billion). •Profit for the year stood at R3.33 billion, reflecting Sasria's operational resilience and efficiency. •Investment income saw a notable …

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INSIDE YOUR POCKET – The hidden crisis: How financial illiteracy is crippling South Africa's economy 13:16

7d ago13:16

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GUEST – Harry Scherzer is the CEO of Future Forex. When you read the words, “South Africa has a major financial literacy problem,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the approximately 30 million citizens living below the poverty line? Or is it the 40% of South African adults who go into debt to buy groceries every month? Or do you thi…

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Metair to buy financially distressed AutoZone for R290 Million – But why? 5:04

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GUEST - Paul O’Flaherty - Metair CEO JSE-listed Metair Investments will buy financially distressed aftermarket auto parts retailer AutoZone in a R290 million deal as part of the latter’s business rescue plan. Metair – an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of automotive components and energy storage solutions – confirmed the acquis…

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Stats SA's latest Mining and Manufacturing data analysis 7:54

7d ago7:54

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GUEST - Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist The latest mining and manufacturing data in South Africa have shown mixed results, with the former coming in better than expected and the latter worse than anticipated. The latest Stats SA data showed that mining production increased from a contraction of 1.0% in July to growth of 0.3% in August – far be…

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EKASINOMICS – Game changers unite! Gaming Consortium and Jobs Fund partner to drive SA's gaming industry forward 17:46

8d ago17:46

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GUEST – Raymond Ledwaba - CEO of ItThynk Gaming and Consortium Spokesperson The South African gaming industry has experienced significant growth, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.7% since 2020. To further stimulate this growth, a team of collective entities in the gaming industry, collectively known as “the Game Changers” consortium, has sec…

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EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, why is that? 10:17

8d ago10:17

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GUEST - NAFISA AKABOR – Tech & EV Journalist EV adoption in South Africa is steadily increasing, driven by factors such as government incentives, growing consumer awareness, and the availability of more affordable models. However, challenges such as load shedding, limited charging infrastructure, and high upfront costs continue to hinder widespread…

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ARIA sees Transnet unbundling as a significant milestone for South Africa's rail sector 10:45

8d ago10:45

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GUEST - Mesela Kope-Nhlapo - CEO of African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions: Transnet Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). This strategic unbundling represent…

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Labour responds to Transnet unbundling – says they were blindsided by the move 9:02

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GUEST - Cobus van Vuuren - UNTU General Secretary Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has announced plans to split its operations, marking a major shift in the state-owned enterprise's structure. We speak to Cobus Van Vuuren, United National Transport Union’s SG to understand labour’s reaction to the move. Kaya FM…

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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Prevent your business from being involved in a money laundering scheme 15:58

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GUEST - Dewald van Rensburg - Investigator at AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism & Steven Powell, head of ENSafrica's forensics practice The funds are deemed as illicit as they often originate from fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, or other unlawful activities or predicate crimes. Money laundering operations have serious negative im…

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SARS confirms criminal sanctions for Crypto non-compliance 12:42

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GUEST - Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance – Tax Consulting SA The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a stern warning to taxpayers who hold digital currencies, emphasising that failing to declare crypto assets on tax returns will not be tolerated. Sars highlighted its growing concerns over …

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Information Regulator going after security estates and office parks information they collect about visitors. 11:09

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GUEST – Advocate Pansy Tlakula, the chairperson of the Information Regulator of South Africa The Information Regulator of South Africa is targeting security estates and office parks over the information they collect about visitors. Many South African security estates and office parks collect a wide range of visitor data as part of their security sy…

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Old Mutual launches cellphone service with data packages starting at R5 9:23

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GUEST - Moses Duma - Old Mutual Finance Head of Customer Engagement Old Mutual, a leader in the insurance industry, has launched a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service. The insurance giant will be offering competitive mobile services designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic and connected world. Old Mutual is set to transform mobile c…

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ALLAN GRAY: Is the SA equity market in recovery? 13:57

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The South African equity market has delivered a muted performance in recent years – as various structural challenges have weighed down sentiment and created a difficult operating environment for businesses to thrive. The formation of a government of national unity (GNU) has prompted many investors to reconsider South Africa’s prospects, and many ar…

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Gauteng Embarks on Residential Property Rebound 15:59

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GUEST - Gavin Lomberg, CEO at ooba Home Loans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many prospective homebuyers left the country’s economic hub in search of coastal homes and added lifestyle benefits, however, the latest data shows encouraging signs of recovery in Gauteng’s residential property market. “There are strong signs pointing to the ongoing recov…

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In a country where it rarely snows, what are some key insurance lessons from South Africa's recent snowstorm. 10:43

10d ago10:43

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GUEST – John Wessels, Data and Actuarial Science Manager at Blink by MiWay While snow is a rare occurrence in South Africa, the recent snowfall highlights several important insurance lessons, we chat to Data and Actuarial Science Manager at Blink by MiWay, John Wessels on what these lessons are. Kaya FM…

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Retailers not cutting food prices fast enough, says Competition Commission. 15:10

10d ago15:10

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GUEST – Khali Ranenyeni, Principal Economist at Competition Commission Competition Commission economists have warned that food prices are still too high for minimum wage households to afford, even in the face of cooling price pressures and lower fuel prices. The latest edition of the Essential Food Price Monitoring Report by the commission found th…

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Airbnb’s impact of short-term rentals on Cape Town’s economy and housing market. 20:03

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GUEST – Velma Corcoran, Regional Lead Middle East Africa at Airbnb Cape Town’s Airbnb sector is soaring, sporting more listings than the cities of Sydney and San Francisco combined. Data from Inside Airbnb, a collaborative data effort that reports on the expansion of Airbnb globally, shows that there are 23,564 active listings in the Mother City. K…

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WEALTH CREATION – Wine as an alternative investment 13:27

10d ago13:27

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GUEST - Michael Fridjhon - Founder of Winex South Africa’s wine industry is poised for a comeback, driven by rising local demand and the growing popularity of white wines like Cap Classique and Chenin Blanc in China. Exports of Cap Classique to China rose by 4% in 2023, despite a decline in overall wine exports. Although South Africa’s wine exports…

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Eskom's new transmission company, NTCSA launches. 10:08

10d ago10:08

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GUEST – Segomoco Scheppers - National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) interim CEO The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Eskom SOC Holdings Limited and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are pleased to announce that the NTCSA has officially commenced trading. This milestone marks the NTCSA’s establishment as a dul…

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Life insurers pay claims and benefits worth R298 billion in the first half of 2024. 11:48

10d ago11:48

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GUEST – Gareth Friedlander, a member of the ASISA Life and Risk Board Committee South African life insurers paid R298 billion in claims and benefits to beneficiaries and policyholders in the first six months of 2024, according to the long-term insurance statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA). Payouts …

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Electric minibus taxi eKamva launched for South African market 14:16

14d ago14:16

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GUEST – Justin Coetzee - GoMetro CEO New electric vehicle to turn taxi industry on its head South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi model, eKamva, was launched by a consortium led by GoMetro, alongside an integrated new electric vehicle (EV) business model and charging infrastructure product called flx EV at the Smarter Mobility Africa summit. e…

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PIVOT POINT – In conversation with insurance veteran and MiWay CEO, Burton Naicker 18:24

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In 1995, Burton Naicker started a career in banking in the province of Kwa Zulu Natal where he was born. He moved to Gauteng in 1998 into the insurance industry where he took on a position as a Legal Recoveries Advisor at the Telesure group of companies. Three years later he joined OUTsurance as an Investigator before being appointed as Claims Mana…

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Google Opens Applications for Funding Program Focusing on Black Founders in SA 7:51

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GUEST - Siya Madikane, Public Affairs and Comms Manager at Google SA Google today announced that applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program are open to Black-owned startups in South Africa. The fund is a reflection of Google's commitment to supporting startups in South Africa, recognizing the important role …

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JSE cannot maintain sustainable heights without renewed foreign investor sentiment 11:46

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GUEST – Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager at Old Mutual Investment Group Outside of the last few weeks of heightened volatility, JSE-listed equities have been on a ‘tear’ recently as positive domestic news flows and local investor sentiment push share prices higher; yet it will take renewed foreign investor interest to push local equities back up to …

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Gauteng govt pays R3.8 Billion towards e-toll debt. 11:08

17d ago11:08

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GUEST - Wayne Duvenage - CEO of OUTA Gauteng Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile says the province will not go bankrupt. He was speaking at a briefing on Monday where he outlined the debt repayment structure of the failed e-toll revenue collection project. The first payment of R3.8 billion has b…

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Loan defaults numbers decrease because of lack of access to credit by consumers. 14:29

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GUEST – Jaco van Jaarsveldt - Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation at Experian. South African consumers are slowly getting to grips with managing their debts, but the wealthier groups—who tend to have more big-ticket loans—are still under pressure. This is according to the latest Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI) for the second quarter of…

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WEALTH CREATION – What are South African doing with their Bitcoins? 13:12

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GUEST - Tarris Arnold, Business Development Manager at Luno, South Africa’s largest crypto investment app South Africans are increasingly using crypto to pay for goods and services according to a new report by Luno, South Africa’s largest crypto investment app and a licensed FSP. The new Luno report, Bridging digital and fiat - crypto’s role in mod…

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SA’s mining industry shed almost 7,000 jobs in Q2/2024. 8:31

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GUEST – David van Wyk - Lead researcher at Bench Marks Foundation SA’s mining industry shed almost 7,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2024, which comes to nearly 10,000 mining jobs lost in the first half of the year. What happens to all these people? Kaya FMPor Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Gauteng govt partners with poultry players to address egg shortage supply. 16:30

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GUEST – Vuyiswa Ramokgopa – MEC for Agriculture and Rural department Many smallholder farmers in Gauteng and across the Gauteng City Region (GCR) often face serious difficulties in accessing markets for a variety of reasons. The Gauteng Agriculture and rural department has introduced an egg aggregation packhouse solution to ensure that smallholder …

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SANParks aims to reshape the future of conservation in South Africa. 13:51

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GUEST – Pam Yako – SANParks Board Chairperson South African National Park recently launched their Vision 2040, an ambitious initiative aimed at reshaping the future of conservation in South Africa. kaya959 · Kaya FMPor Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Take-home pay shows first real improvement since 2020 10:17

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GUEST – Elize Kruger - independent economist Amid persistently high inflation, any increases South Africans saw in their wages and salaries over the past few years failed to keep up with the pace at which prices were rising, ultimately leaving households worse off. But after five consecutive months of improvement, take-home pay in SA is now on trac…

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40-to-49-year age group leading in 2-pot withdrawals. 12:54

21d ago12:54

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GUEST - Dumo Mbethe, CEO of Momentum Corporate By 16 September, the Momentum Group received 112 449 two-pot withdrawal applications to a cumulative value of R1.7 billion. The Group had paid 81% of all withdrawal applications and this percentage is rising steadily. Momentum says of the key trends observed since the two-pot launch is the age distribu…

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INSIDE YOUR POCKET: Increasing popularity of contactless payment 12:41

21d ago12:41

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GUEST - Lesibana Shika: Head, Product Management: Consumer Credit Card, Standard Bank SA Contactless payments are surging in popularity, with over half of Standard Bank's customers now opting to tap their cards or phones at supermarkets, restaurants, and fuel stations. As merchants increasingly adopt this technology and digital wallets become more …

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Only 1 in 3 of SA’s SDG are on track as the 2030 deadline approaches 10:21

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In June, the United Nations reported that South Africa ranks 115th out of 167 countries in progressing towards achieving the SDGs by 2030. Gender equality and partnerships for the goals are the targets where South Africa has performed the best. The UN noted that the country has achieved, or is on track to attain, some 33.8% (one in three) of the 21…

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