Best FNB Radio Podcasts (2024)

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What makes a great rewards programme? 15:35

11h ago15:35

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GUEST – Amanda Cromhout - CEO of Truth Market research firm BrandMapp and consultancy Truth have published the 2023/24 Loyalty Whitepaper, revealing which loyalty programmes are the most used in South Africa – with Checkers Xtra Savings now in the top spot. The whitepaper looks are different economic segments, namely the ‘economically active’ group…

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SA Private Equity fundraising activity surges to a 13-year high 16:28

11h ago16:28

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GUEST: Tshepiso Kobile, CEO of South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Despite growing concerns about the turbulent macroeconomic outlook, the high-interest rate environment and fundraising challenges, Southern Africa’s Private Equity (PE) industry has surged forward. With 2024 being referred to as the ‘ultimate electio…

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Sanlam achieves robust operating performance in the first half of 2024 12:21

11h ago12:21

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GUEST – Abigail Mukhuba – SANLAM Group CFO Sanlam today reported robust operating performance across the group in its 2024 interim results. This was based on consistent implementation of the business strategy in the last four years, which centres on enhancing organic growth while complementing this with strategic acquisitions. The group’s earnings …

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INSIDE YOUR POCKET: South African Reserve Bank releases the Payments Study Report 11:04

11h ago11:04

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GUEST – Tim Masela - National Payments System Department Head The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), which operates, regulates and oversees the national payment system (NPS), has today published its inaugural Payments Study Report (study). The study, the first of its kind in South Africa, uses individuals’ payment data and provides extensive insigh…

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The increasing popularity of Chinese vehicles in SA 9:23

11h ago9:23

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GUEST – Brandon Cohen – Chairperson: National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) The rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa has been notable in recent years, with many Chinese automakers now outpacing legacy brands like Mazda, Land Rover, and Volvo. Central to their success is their focus on affordability and value for money, key factors th…

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Airports Company SA reported a 16& revenue increase 16% R7 billion in 2023/24 13:54

11h ago13:54

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GUEST - Mpumi Mpofu - CEO of the Airports Company South Africa Airports Company South Africa reported an impressive after-tax profit of R472 million. Despite operating in a relatively challenging global economic environment, ACSA’s revenue increased by 16% to R7.0 billion from the R6.0 billion reported in the previous financial year, with earnings …

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Markets update with Matete Thulare 13:57

11h ago13:57

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Yesterday’s narrower CA deficit for 3rd straight quarter, and implications for bonds & rands going forward IMF wants SA to legislate a debt ceiling: why is this important, and how feasible is it? On the markets: Gold back above $2500 + ZAR firming below 17.80 - what does this tell us about NFP expectations / USD + FOMC? Kaya FM…

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FNB eBucks partners with Pick n Pay to offer customers a loaf of bread every week for 99c 11:08

1d ago11:08

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GUEST – Zamabomvu Ngubane - Head of eBucks Rewards FNB eBucks in collaboration with Pick n Pay will offer qualifying FNB customers a loaf of bread every week for 99c through a voucher initiative at all stores nationwide. From 1 September, FNB Easy PAYU and Easy Bundle customers can purchase up to four loaves a month at 99c per loaf by swiping their…

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EKASINOMICS: Zaio’s entrepreneurship journey in African EdTech 11:56

42m ago11:56

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GUEST - Akhil Boddu the Co-Founder at Zaio Zaio Technologies is an EdTech platform poised to revolutionise learning in the digital age. Founded by a dynamic team of young entrepreneurs, Zaio serves both individual consumers and businesses, offering comprehensive, job-oriented coding training through full-stack and specialised front-end and back-end…

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The significance of FNB Art Joburg in the local art market 16:09

43m ago16:09

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GUEST – Mandla Sibeko, Managing Director of FNB Art Joburg. Big art fairs offer a significant platform for local artists to showcase their work, connect with potential buyers, and gain exposure within the broader art community. In this conversation we look at the significance of FNB Art Joburg in the local art market. Kaya FM…

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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: The Business of Arts 15:47

43m ago15:47

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GUEST – Athi-Patra Ruga – Visual Artist How do artists make a living? An ongoing, almost impossible quest Only ten percent of art school graduates make a living from their artwork. Why should this be such a pipe dream? Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Two Pot: SARS processed almost 2,500 tax withdrawal directives on the 1st day 9:11

1h ago9:11

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GUEST – Siphithi Sibeko - South African Revenue Service spokesperson SARS processed almost 2,500 tax withdrawal directives on the first day alone, while some fund administrators battled with system crashes as members flooded them with withdrawal requests. Of those, SARS had already processed 2,424 tax directives by Tuesday morning, requesting R103-…

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TECH & INNOVATION: Toco turns local economic activity into environmental wealth 13:10

3h ago13:10

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GUEST - Paul Rowett - co-founder of Toco Local resident and businessman Paul Rowett, along with associates Joe Pretorius and Niel Schoeman, have found a solution for communities such as Stellenbosch’s to work together to reduce their carbon footprint by creating a currency called Toco. The initiative removes carbon from the atmosphere and supports …

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Executive Pay: CEO Incentives and the Determinants of Executive Compensation 21:40

3h ago21:40

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GUEST: Andrew Woodburn, MD of Amrop Woodburn Mann. Inequality in South Africa is high, whether measured by income or wealth. One of the results is that there’s acute public scrutiny of executive compensation. This is understandable given that the skew in rewards for executives compared with wages of workers is one of the key drivers of rising inequ…

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Tapping into the power of stokvels to unlock Africa’s financial potential 12:55

3h ago12:55

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GUEST - Nozizwe Vundla, Head of Sanlam Foundation. In the rapidly evolving African finance landscape, stokvels remain a powerful yet often overlooked force capable of driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Africa. For example, a 2024 Ipsos market study reveals that South Africa’s stokvel sector alone is worth R50 billion, comprisin…

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Shoprite Group reports a 12% revenue increase to R246.1 Billion. 10:25

1d ago10:25

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GUEST – Pieter Engelbrecht, Shoprite Group CEO We speak to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of Shoprite Group, South Africa's largest retailer as they celebrate yet another milestone. Shoprite has announced an impressive 12.0% increase in revenue, reaching R246.1 billion. This growth is a testament to the company's strong performance and commitment to servi…

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Fuel price cut for the fourth consecutive month – Why? 8:04

3h ago8:04

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GUEST – Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will kick in on Wednesday, 4 September 2024. Following a strong start to recoveries at the beginning of August, a stable global oil price and a stronger rand versus the dollar have to be a sizeable cut …

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SA’s economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter 12:34

3h ago12:34

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GUEST – Joe de Beer - DDG, responsible for Economic Statistics at STATS SA South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024 after 0.0% growth in the first quarter of 2024. Economists also expected an uptick of 0.4%. Statistics SA announced the gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the second quarter this morning. Kaya FM…

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Bidvest Group reports profit growth of 8.5% to R12.4 billion 11:00

1h ago11:00

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GUEST – Mpumi Madisa – Bidvest Group CEO Leading services, trading and distribution Group, Bidvest has delivered a solid performance for the year ended 30 June 2024, with the underlying themes demonstrating the Group's coveted attributes of consistency in performance, strong cash flow and growth. Trading profit grew by 8.5% to R12.4 billion, with a…

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Do Men and Women discuss money differently? Sanlam data says Yes! 9:14

1h ago9:14

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GUEST - Sam Beckbessinger - Personal finance author Do men and women talk about the F-word differently? Turns out they do. When it comes to finances, women are more comfortable sharing than men, according to Sanlam’s recent research. Understanding how each gender prefers to speak 'money' makes for more harmonious relationships, better decision-maki…

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Transnet reports R7.3 billion compared with a restated R5.1 billion loss in 2023 11:10

1h ago11:10

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GUEST - Mesela Nhlapo - Chief Executive Officer of African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) The company reported a slight improvement across operations as recovery plans have helped volumes to increase, but it has recently been hit by a judgment in which Transnet was ordered to pay over R9 billion to Sasol and TotalEnergies. Kaya FM…

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Anticipated impact of the Two Pot Retirement System on the markets. 8:59

1h ago8:59

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GUEST: Izak Odendaal - Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist It cannot be stressed enough that early withdrawals from retirement funds should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. The biggest friend any investor has is time, since time facilitates compound growth. Early withdrawals from a retirement fund robs that money of the time to grow. Eve…

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Cell C’s strategy to reclaim its third spot among South Africa’s largest telecoms companies 18:15

7d ago18:15

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GUEST - Jorge Mendes, Cell C CEO Following its recent rebranding, Cell C believes it can reclaim its third spot among South Africa’s largest telecommunications companies and even challenge incumbents Vodacom and MTN. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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1Life Insurance survey indicates a shift in generational debt trends among South African women 13:29

6h ago13:29

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GUEST - Hayley Parry, Money Coach and Facilitator at 1Life's Truth About Money. A recent 1Life Insurance survey has indicated a shift in generational debt trends among South African women, as they relentlessly pursue financial security amid economic challenges. Over 50% of respondents (led by women) indicated that they do not have generational debt…

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Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23 10:05

8d ago10:05

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GUEST - Miyelani Holeni Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group Poor audit outcomes in local government continue unabated, with only 34 of South Africa’s 257 municipalities obtaining clean bills of health. Auditor general Tsakani Maluleke highlighted this stark finding when her office presented its 2022-23 consolidated general report on loc…

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ALLAN GRAY: Two-pot: How to achieve better retirement outcomes 12:03

10d ago12:03

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GUEST – Mthobisi Mthimkhulu - Direct Clients manager at Allan Gray With the implementation of the two-pot retirement system just days away, South African retirement savers will soon have greater flexibility and accessibility to their long-term savings. While access to the savings component will come as a welcome relief to those in dire need, it is …

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Access to affordable housing remains a problem for the missing middle 15:28

1d ago15:28

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GUEST - Mamoloko Kubayi: Human Settlements Minister Human Settlements Minister says the rejection rate of historically disadvantaged persons applying for home loans is concerning. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Transport Education & Training Authority set on empowering women in the Transport & Logistics Sector 8:11

2h ago8:11

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GUEST - Kgatile Nkala, Corporate Services Executive at Transport Education & Training Authority. In an era marked by progress and evolving societal norms, the imperative to empower women in traditionally male-dominated sectors such as transport and logistics has never been more urgent. Beyond mere diversity metrics, true empowerment begins with equ…

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OPINION: Investing in unlisted ventures may look exciting, but there can be some serious drawbacks 17:47

2h ago17:47

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GUEST – Simon Brown – Founder of JustOneLap. As an investor looking to diversify your portfolio, unlisted shares may seem like an attractive option, however, there can be some serious drawbacks. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Understanding short-term insurance habits South Africans choose to prioritise 15:25

14d ago15:25

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GUEST – Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20 South Africa, is a country grappling with high crime rates, economic volatility and climate change. With disposable incomes under pressure, these concerns underscore the crucial role of insurance as a safety net for individuals dealing with extreme and unforeseen events. Eighty20, South Africa's leading c…

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What the new Living Wage really means to low earning South Africans 15:41

5d ago15:41

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GUEST - Professor Ines Meyer - Chairperson of the Living Wage South Africa Network. Recently, Professor Ines Meyer from the University of Cape Town announced a monthly income of R15,000 net as the Living Wage figure for 2024 to the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). The amount is calculated against the self-reported quality of life of low-ea…

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Call for streaming service platforms to contribute to infrastructure development in South Africa 15:25

6d ago15:25

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GUEST - Nomvuyiso Batyi - CEO of Association of Comms and Technology The Association of Communications and Technology (ACT) wants services like Netflix to contribute to the costs of building and upgrading the network infrastructure that supports their businesses. It wants to implement “Fair Share” arrangements in the over-the-top (OTT) space to ach…

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Ekasinomics: Vukile Retail Academy exists to give emerging retailers a head start. 15:12

3d ago15:12

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GUEST - Itumeleng Mothibeli - Managing Director: Vukile Southern Africa JSE-listed REIT Vukile Property Fund’s Vukile Retail Academy aims to unearth and develop the next generation of talented retail entrepreneurs. The one-year programme developed by the academy will incubate emerging retail SMMEs, giving them on-the-ground experience in a formal s…

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Curro's revenue rose by 8.3% 16:03

6d ago16:03

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GUEST – Cobus Loubser, Curro Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Curro's revenue rose by 8.3% to R2 588 million, driven by a 0.5% increase in the average number of learners, which totalled 72 758 for the first half of 2024. Curro CEO, Cobus Loubser joins us to unpack their latest results. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Consumer inflation sinks below 5%. 11:20

5h ago11:20

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GUEST - Frank Blackmore, Lead economist at KPMG After holding steady for ten months in the 5–6% range, annual consumer price inflation slowed to 4,6% in July from 5,1% in June. The July inflation print is the lowest in three years since July 2021, when the rate was also 4,6%. Lower annual rates were recorded for several product groups, most notably…

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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: The importance of having employees who connect multiple generations in the workforce 11:11

5h ago11:11

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GUEST – Deon Smit is a Master Reward Specialist and SARA Executive Member. "Cuspers" excel at connecting multiple generations within the workforce. But what exactly is a cusper, and why should organisations pay attention to them? A cusper is someone born at the intersection of two generations, embodying a blend of traits from both. These individual…

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JSE-listed restaurant chain Spur Corporation posts 7% profit. 9:45

7d ago9:45

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GUEST – Anthony Clark – Reasercher at Small Talk Daily. JSE-listed franchise restaurant chain Spur Corporation saw its headline earnings per share grow by 11.4% to 291.02 cents for the year ended 30 June 2024, it announced in a statement on Sens on Wednesday. Profit before income tax was up 7.3% to R341.7 million, and revenue increased by 14% to R3…

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Examining female vs male job applications over the last three years 9:55

1d ago9:55

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GUEST - Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet Are there occupations where more women are trying to move into? If yes, what are those? Pnet’s in-depth analysis on female vs male job applications over the last 3 years reveals the top 10 occupations with a significant uptake of female applicants in previously male dominated jobs…

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Higher exit rate for SA women entrepreneurs compared to start ups new research 16:09

1d ago16:09

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GUEST – Natanya Meyer - Associate Professor at University of Johannesburg South African women are exiting their businesses at a higher rate than they are starting and running businesses indicating they need more support in growing start-ups to the established stage of more than 3.5 years. This is a key finding of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor…

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Sports bettings in SA reached R420 billion in 2023. 29:19

1d ago29:19

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GUEST - Nkoatse Mashamaite, National Gambling Board's Chief Compliance Officer Money placed on sports bets in South Africa has skyrocketed over the past several years, reaching R420 billion in 2023. At the end of FY2022/23, R815.1 billion was wagered in the entire South African gambling industry—more than the budgets of the peace and security, heal…

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Sasol records R44 billion loss for its latest financial year. 11:53

6d ago11:53

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GUEST - Simon Baloyi, SASOL CEO Energy and chemicals group Sasol recorded a R44 billion loss for its latest financial year, compared with profit of R8.8 billion a year earlier. SASOL CEO, Simon Baloyi joins us to unpack their latest results. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Qatar Airways to acquire 25% stake in Airlink 9:43

1d ago9:43

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GUEST – Phuthego Mojapele, Aviation analyst Qatar Airways bought a 25% stake in SA Airlink as the Doha-based airline looks to expand its presence on the continent. The equity deal was officially confirmed at a meeting between airline officials at the Hyatt Regency Oryx hotel in Doha on 20 August. Kaya FM…

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36% of domestic workers experienced job losses due to employer affordability issues: Report 14:28

5h ago14:28

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GUEST - Lourandi Kriel, CEO SweepSouth Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa’s domestic workers. That’s one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers released this week. The report, which has tracked …

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Bidvest Bank and Sorbet gives staff opportunity to own a franchise 17:15

5h ago17:15

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GUEST – Hannah Sadiki – CEO of Bidvest Bank The Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur is an innovative empowerment programme designed to transform dedicated Sorbet employees into successful business owners. This programme offers selected Sorbet Citizens - employees who have demonstrated their commitment by working in a store for two or more years with the un…

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Absa CEO Arrie Rautenbach takes early retirement 7:41

5h ago7:41

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GUEST - Khaya Sithole - Independent Analyst and CA(SA) AND Boniwe Dunster - Human Resources Executive: Lanseria International Airport Absa’s chief executive Arrie Rautenbach has agreed to take early retirement after discussions with the board, according to a statement released by the lender on Monday. Rautenbach is the group’s sixth CEO in just six…

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Exxaro delivers positive results despite challenging operational and market conditions 13:20

8d ago13:20

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GUEST – Dr Nombasa Tsengwa – Exxaro Resources CEO Exxaro Resources Limited reported earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2024. For the half year, the company reported sales was R 18,981 million compared to R 18,943 million a year ago. Net income was R 3,686 million compared to R 5,905 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from c…

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Standard Bank posts 4% rise in half-year profit 13:43

17d ago13:43

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GUEST – Sim Tshabalala – Standard Bank Group CEO Africa’s largest financial services provider, Standard Bank reported a resilient half-year performance amid a challenging credit market in SA. The group’s headline earnings rose 17% in constant currency, driven by solid growth in Corporate and Investment Banking, Insurance and Asset Management as wel…

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MTN reported its first loss in 8 years. 16:54

17d ago16:54

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GUEST – Ralph Mupita - MTN Group CEO MTN has recorded a substantial loss following the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira. In the first six months of 2024 (H1 2024), the group’s service revenue (in rand terms) dropped by 20% from R107 billion to R85 billion. On a more positive constant currency basis, group service revenue increased by 12.1%. Kaya F…

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Thungela Resources profit slumped almost 60% due to lower prices and rail disruptions. 9:43

5h ago9:43

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GUEST - July Ndlovu - Thungela Resources CEO The miner cut the half-year dividend to R2 per share (R281 million), down from R10 previously, after its profit fell 61% to about R1.2 billion in the six months to end June. During the period energy prices continued to fall, mainly driven by the milder European and Northeast Asian winter season, which re…

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ABSA CIB: Invested in your story 6:17

23d ago6:17

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GUEST - Viwe Bacela - Head of Marketing:CIB Client Coverage, International and Strategic Projects KayaBiz host, Gugulethu Mfuphi is joined by Viwe Bacela, the Head of Marketing: CIB Client Coverage, International and Strategic Projects at Absa CIB to chat about their exciting new brand repositioning campaign,‘Invested in your Story.’ We explore how…

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