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The truck backlog at the Beitbridge border post has eased from about 20 kilometres to eight, following engagements between South African and Zimbabwean border officials. The Border Management Authority has also suspended the movement of abnormal-load trucks to help ease congestion. What caused the delays, and what is being done to prevent another major backlog? Phemelo speaks to BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

The Public Investment Corporation—custodian of more than R3 trillion in public money and the retirement savings of millions of South Africans—is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A whistleblower complaint, the controversial Lanseria Airport deal, the precautionary suspension of CEO Patrick Dlamini, board resignations and FSCA scrutiny. Tonight, we speak to Miyelani Mkhabela, CEO and Chief Economist at Antswisa Capital Partner , to unpack the structural rot at the PIC, the tension between shareholder oversight and board independence www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Connectivity is now a prerequisite for economic participation — from township entrepreneurs using digital payments to SMEs competing in national markets. Gig Ventures Director Muzi Gamede explains how fibre rollout, hybrid power solutions and smart infrastructure can unlock township economies. With over 100km of fibre already deployed and thousands more planned, Gig Ventures is building the digital backbone South Africa needs. The conversation covers last‑mile access, supplier development, smart utilities and the future of inclusive telecoms. www.kaya959.co.za

The African Youth Survey 2026 reveals a rising generation more optimistic than at any time since the pandemic — but demanding delivery, accountability and economic dignity. Commissioner Ivor Ichikowitz unpacks why optimism has surged, why cost‑of‑living pressures dominate youth concerns, and why young Africans support democracy but reject Western models that don’t reflect African realities. He explores youth views on leadership, security, global alliances and the reforms they want most. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Cyber incidents are now the top business risk globally and in South Africa — but the real challenge is how they intersect with fraud, governance failures, operational disruption and AI‑driven threats. RiXForensica Director Riaan van Jaarsveld explains why risks can no longer be treated in isolation, how AI is reshaping attack vectors, and why a single incident can cascade across supply chains. He also outlines the future of forensic investigation and what business owners must do to strengthen resilience. www.kaya959.co.za

South Africa’s Presidential Climate Commission, the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the National Planning Commission have issued a joint advisory note on how the country should navigate its Just Energy Transition amid ongoing geopolitical shocks. Dipak Patel unpacks Africa’s vulnerability to imported fossil fuels, the urgency of accelerating renewable energy, the stubborn transmission infrastructure bottleneck, and how new energy technologies can insulate the country from global volatility. 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

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.

Ahead of the JSE SheInvests conference taking place on the 1st of August at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Andy was joined by relationship expert Thabang Mashigo and Old Mutual Head of Brand, Vuyokazi Mabude, on Girl Let’s Talk for a conversation about why investing in your financial future begins with investing in yourself. The discussion explored the emotional and practical barriers that often prevent women from building wealth, the role of confidence in financial decision-making, and why financial empowerment, education and community are key to helping more women take ownership of their financial futures. Kaya 959 Website

She once dreamed of becoming a teacher. Instead, Zinhle Tyikwe found herself working as a security guard while chasing her first break in HR. Today, she leads two of South Africa's most influential industry bodies, as CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa and CEO of GS1 South Africa, the nation's official authority on product barcodes.

From Wembezi township near Estcourt to the boardrooms of Eskort, Avis, Bidvest and beyond, Tyikwe's rise wasn't part of any master plan. She saw herself as a people-focused executive, not the one at the top. But when the call came in 2022 to lead a sector employing over 3 million South Africans, one in every five working people in the country, she backed herself to take it.

On this episode of Big Moves, Tyikwe unpacks her unlikely path to the top, the industry moves shaping South African retail, and what it really takes to lead when leadership was never the goal. Kaya 959