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Teach Me 2 has been named to TIME’s World’s Top EdTech Companies 2026 — a major milestone for South African innovation. Founder Nick Miller shares how the company scaled past 1 million tutoring lessons, expanded into 50+ countries, and built resilience in a challenging local environment. He also discusses AI’s role in tutoring and why SA founders should stop underestimating themselves. www.kaya959.co.za

Nedbank reported resilient half-year results, with revenue up 6%, costs tightly contained, and ROE holding above the cost of equity. COO Mfundo Nkuhlu discusses the bank’s operational momentum, digital and AI-driven efficiencies, and the NCBA acquisition. He also reflects on his upcoming retirement after more than two decades of leadership and how he’s ensuring a smooth transition. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Economist Sello Sekele breaks down the July Absa PMI, which slipped to 46.8 but masks underlying improvements in domestic demand and production. We explore easing supply chain pressures, falling price inflation, weak export demand, and why business confidence has dipped sharply. Sello explains what the data means for Q3 manufacturing momentum www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

In a world driven by instant news and rapid market reactions, long-term investing can feel counterintuitive. Allan Gray’s Mthobisi Mthimkhulu explains why patience, discipline and diversification remain essential for wealth creation. He breaks down the “behaviour gap,” the risks of emotional decision-making, and how investors can avoid missing out on recovery cycles. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

The JSE posted a robust first half of 2026, with operating income up 14.6% and HEPS rising 18.8%. CEO Valdene Reddy unpacks the drivers behind the exchange’s broad‑based growth, disciplined cost management, and near‑perfect operational reliability. She also reflects on the JSE’s long‑term strategy, FORGE 2031, and what these results signal for South Africa’s capital markets. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Fresh and Thato spoke to Founder of Mayaka Accessories, Anointing Lukola, on the story of her Afrocentric brand that creates handcrafted beaded handbags. The brand was featured as part of the Woolworths Youth Makers Showcase at the Mall of Africa. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of the latest petrol prices update for August. They also discussed what to make of new rules regulations on spam calls and whether they'll be effective in deterring unwarranted direct marketing. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team opined on the importance of recording conversations and calls from certain people, this in light of Drushantha Ramsamy returning to the Madlanga Commission after playing a recording of her former boss at IDAC, Andrea Johnson’s dishonesty and mischief. The team asked whether listeners have ever recorded their calls and what triggered it? Has a recording ever saved you?  Kaya 959

Every Tuesday kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato weighed in on what to make of new data out this week shows the average rental price nationally has climbed to R9 582 a month, with the Western Cape once again topping the list as the most expensive province to rent in, at just over R12 000. The team asked listeners of their “My rent has me on a chokehold” story, what their relationship with their landlord is? and as a landlord what is your relationship with tenants who can't afford to pay rent? Kaya 959