Guest: Casey Sprake, Economist, Anchor Capital.

As South African (SA) investors increasingly seek growth and diversification beyond domestic borders, Namibia is quietly reasserting itself as a compelling destination.

While long considered politically stable and economically intertwined with SA, Namibia is now entering a new phase of strategic importance, anchored in promising oil discoveries, expanding infrastructure, and a pivot toward green energy.

For SA investors in particular, the country presents a rare convergence of familiarity and frontier opportunity. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Guest – Jeremy Sampson, Chairman of Brand Finance Africa.

The announcement of a 30% US tariff on South African exports, effective 1 August 2025, has sent shockwaves through the local wine industry. Valued at over R650 million annually, the US wine export market, while not the largest by volume, holds significant strategic value in South Africa’s diversified export portfolio.

This escalation in trade tensions arrives at a precarious time for the global wine industry, which is already contending with declining consumption, inflationary pressures, and rapidly evolving consumer preferences. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Guest: David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Sasfin Wealth

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is flirting with all-time highs, inching closer to the symbolic 100 000-point milestone. What’s behind this powerful rally and is it sustainable? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Five men convicted of serious crimes like murder and child rape were deported by the US to Eswatini and are now being held in solitary confinement with no clear timeline for repatriation. The move, part of a broader “third-country” deportation strategy, has alarmed human rights advocates given Eswatini’s documented prison abuses. Kaya 959

Feel good about feeling good! That’s exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana. Kaya 959 Website

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 959 · Kaya FM

Today's theme is songs Artists hate performing. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of the competition within the local e-commerce space. They also looks at ⁠Vodacom and Remgro repackaging a new deal that could see them as a leader of data provision in Africa. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

The Siz The World team deliberates on the youth unemployment crisis in the country at the moment in light of news of more than a million youth applications for the 5500 police vacancies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

The Siz The world team weigh in on what to make of news of Jacob Zuma and MK Party's visit to Morocco and diplomatic relations proposals on behalf of SA with Morocco. Are all political parties doing as they please in the name of South Africa, seeing that we don't have a president that anyone respects?

The team asks, What are the consequences of being led by a leader without gravitas or respect? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website