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Absa’s Nonhlanhla Magagula discusses the newly launched Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF) — a grant‑funded model designed to help young South Africans turn ideas into viable businesses. With no repayment and no equity taken, AYEF tackles barriers like funding, mentorship, networks and market access. We explore why entrepreneurship is becoming central to solving youth unemployment, how the “pay it forward” model strengthens the ecosystem, and what young founders should prepare before applications open in August. www.kaya959.co.za

Old Mutual’s Lulama Mrara challenges the myth that life cover is only for people with assets. She explains why a young earner’s income‑generating ability is their most valuable asset — and why protecting it is the foundation of wealth creation. We unpack South Africa’s R1.3 million life‑cover gap, the R1.8 million disability gap, and how early cover can safeguard a young person’s financial future. www.kaya959.co.za · Best Of Kaya Biz

PwC Chief Economist Lullu Krugel unpacks South Africa’s slowing but still‑intact recovery as the country enters H2 2026. We explore the cost‑push shock from Middle East tensions, the rand’s volatility, rising input costs, and the implications of a 7% repo rate. Krugel breaks down sector winners and laggards, inflation risks, and the key swing factors shaping the next six months www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

At times we find ourselves in the doghouse with our partners, friends, family, or colleagues and we honestly just don’t understand why they are mad. So with the Blind Spot we and the listeners help you see and understand some of the blind spots you might have missed in certain situations Kaya FM

What’s one thing you feel you’re the only person in your household who cares about? Kaya 959 Website

Fresh and Thato on After 40 Is After 40 spoke to Founder of the Saved & Single movement, Melo Be Great on what to expect from their workshops for the 40-plus crowd who are single, saved, and refusing to settle. The next workshops will be on the 25th of July at The Harv Table in Sunninghill. Where they’ll be discussing faith, dating after 40, and why starting over might actually be starting better. Fresh asked listeners on the challenges of dating in your 40s.   Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of The Competition Commission announcement to investigate the local franchise industry at large. They also looked at ⁠Chinese auto maker, Chery, officially taking over the Nissan manufacturing plant in Rosslyn. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato discussed what to make of the backlash Credo V Daniels received after his viral performance live on eNCA. Subsequent to this performance, Credo V's music was removed from Apple music.  The team asked listeners whether the criticism against Credo V Daniels and the removal of his music from Apple music warranted? Kaya 959

Every Monday Kids get things off their chest about grown-ups.

How is the holidays (midterm break)…??

What confuses you about parents & teachers about their rules? Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Political analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast for some analysis on the effects of 6 July 2025, explosive "bombshell" media briefing delivered by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as today marks 1 year anniversary. Fresh asked listeners on what has been your Haibo moment in the Madlanga and Ad hoc Committee? Kaya 959