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Allan Gray’s Jeff Tshikhudo explains why investors often overlook risk when markets are rising — and how sectors like precious metals can swing from top performers to sudden laggards. A masterclass in diversification, discipline, and avoiding FOMO-driven decisions. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

Absa posts a resilient 1H26 performance with headline earnings up 8% to R12.8bn, ROE rising to 15%, and revenue growing 4%. We speak to Group FD Deon Raju about margin pressure, credit improvements, digital investment, and the bank’s outlook for FY26. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa’s business confidence ticked up again, with SACCI’s July index rising to 125.4, its strongest level since March. Economist Richard Downing explains how the improvement was driven by higher new-vehicle sales, stronger merchandise exports, and lower energy prices, while inflation pressures and weaker precious-metal prices continued to weigh on sentiment. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho Sekhoto.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Ryan Murgatroyd on the partnership between Soul Candi Institute of Music and Beatlab the platform built to connect and grow Africa's next generation of music creators, giving the Beatlab community access to industry-led training in DJ performance and music production, as well as giving young creators real pathways to take their craft further. Ryan unpacked what this partnership means for aspiring DJs and producers.  Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of news of SA's citrus export to India. They also looked at the uptick in South Africans getting medical insurance. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on the relationship they have with their delivery drivers and on some of the issues they'd like delivery drivers could improve on, e.g. calls before the gate, greeted by name, tips. The team asked listeners on what delivery guys don't you appreciate about us and on how we can better the relationship?   Kaya 959

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Fresh and Thato spoke to Kaya News Reporter, Tsholofelo Tsoko on what to make of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after two postponements. Yesterday he invoked his right against self-incrimination regarding the R228m SAPS tender and denied ties to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan. However, Matlala confirmed a R15m loan with North West businessman Suliman Carrim, linking Carrim to the "Big Five" cartel allegations. Tsholo broke down yesterday's proceedings and what to watch for going forward is Tsholofelo Tsoko. Kaya 959

SADC leaders are meeting in Durban for the 46th Ordinary Summit, with migration, regional security, economic development and job creation high on the agenda. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to take over as chair of the 16-member bloc, with South Africa leading SADC for the next year. Ramaphosa says migration must be addressed by tackling the conflict, poverty and lack of opportunities driving people to leave their countries. Phemelo unpacks the key issues with Foreign Policy Analyst Lwazi Somy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm