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Mantengu CEO Magen Naidoo shares how he is steering the company into a new era — blending mining and energy strategy, people‑centred leadership, fiscal discipline and operational transformation. With 24 years of experience, including 17 at Deloitte, Naidoo discusses culture, capability building, risk management and what it takes to build a modern African mining company. Kaya FM

RIIS energy and sustainability expert Sylvesters Okello unpacks PwC’s Ten Insights into 4IR in South African Mining. We explore CEO‑driven AI adoption, the sector’s poor data maturity, the massive digital skills gap, and why mining must embrace human‑centred technology. A powerful conversation on how AI can enhance safety, productivity and sustainability — without displacing people. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Kumba Iron Ore delivered R10.9bn EBITDA despite a challenging external environment, rising unit costs and softer production. CEO Mpumi Zikalala discusses maintaining a 35% margin, navigating logistics constraints, declaring a R7.90 interim dividend, and driving sustainability — from fatality‑free operations to renewable energy integration. A deep dive into leadership, cost discipline and the future of iron ore. Kaya FM

South Africa’s mining sector hit its first production contraction in five months, with May down 4.5% year‑on‑year. Minerals Council Economist André Lourens breaks down the drivers behind the slowdown — from Middle East tensions disrupting global oil flows to fading commodity price support. We unpack manganese and chrome’s surprising resilience, the pressure on coal, iron ore and diamonds, and the urgent structural reforms needed to stabilise the sector. 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.

What’s something you always do “just in case”? It might never happen… but you’re prepared anyway. We all have those tiny habits that make us feel a little more in control. What’s your “just in case” habit? 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 FM

Fresh and Thato spoke to Award-winning Marketer & Author of Corporate Rebel, Sadika Fakir on what to expect from her debut book, "Corporate Rebel" which is said to be a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud guide about boardrooms, burnout, micromanagers, and the real economics of the "R50 job hop." She argues that chasing small raises teaches more than loyalty and that the biggest career risk is getting comfortable. The book will launch this evening from 18:00 onwards at Exclusive Books in Hyde Park. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Implats halting its Rustenburg operations after two miners die in accidents, raising critical questions about the reliability of high-tech safety systems in the mining industry. They also discussed the potential end to the 10-year long Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder lawsuit. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato & the team opined on the best advise they wished they had or would give to someone navigating the world of corporate politics in order to find success for themselves. The team asked listeners on what their corporate experience would they write a book about to help others or their younger self to navigate corporate politics and find success.  Kaya 959