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Only a small percentage of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably. Blessing Utete, Commercial Executive Head at Old Mutual Corporate, joins Kaya Biz to discuss the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, the link between retirement savings and economic growth, and what leaders can do to improve long-term financial outcomes www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa's mining sector remains a major source of high-paying employment, but underlying challenges persist. Bongani Motsa, Chief Economist at Minerals Council SA, explores employment resilience, declining productivity, commodity trends and the key risks and opportunities shaping mining's outlook into 2027 www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

As fuel costs surge, ride-hailing drivers are under growing financial pressure. Ashif Black, Country Representative for inDrive South Africa, discusses the realities facing drivers, the return of the platform's 1% commission initiative, and what it takes to sustain earnings in today's cost-of-living environment www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africans are facing one of the steepest fuel price increases on record. Henry van der Merwe, National Chairperson of SAPRA, unpacks the geopolitical drivers behind the latest fuel shock, the impact on household budgets, inflation and logistics costs, and why filling stations are feeling pressure despite soaring pump prices. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

As global supply chains shift, AI investment accelerates and demand for critical minerals rises, could Africa be entering a new era of economic opportunity? Frank Blackmore of KPMG and Zeph Nhleko of the DBSA explore the continent's growth prospects, infrastructure challenges, investment opportunities and the decisions that could shape Africa's economic future www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa's listed property sector has struggled to keep pace with other asset classes, but improving fundamentals are beginning to attract fresh attention. Independent property analyst Keillen Ndlovu unpacks whether declining vacancies, stronger balance sheets, logistics demand and attractive valuations could signal a turning point for REIT investors, while also exploring the future of malls, offices and emerging property growth themes. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Following the appointment of a new CEO, ACSA Board Chairperson Irvin Phenyane joins Gugu Mfuphi to discuss leadership succession, governance, aviation innovation and the long-term strategy behind South Africa's airport network. The conversation explores what comes after recovery and how ACSA plans to position itself for its next phase of growth www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Millions of South Africans belong to loyalty programmes, yet many still miss out on rewards at the checkout. Byron Rode, Founder and CEO of (my)cards, joins Kaya Biz to discuss how technology is changing loyalty programmes, consumer behaviour, and the growing role rewards play in helping households stretch their budgets further www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa's manufacturing sector returned to expansion territory in September, with the Absa PMI rising above the key 50-point mark. Absa economist Sello Sekele unpacks what is driving the rebound, the risks that remain beneath the headline number, and whether manufacturers are finally entering a sustained recovery phase www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Most people know they should invest. Far fewer actually do. In this special ETFSA panel discussion, Suzan Ramotshabi, Wendy Hlatshwayo and Gareth Stobie unpack the behavioural, emotional and practical barriers holding South Africans back from building wealth, and why successful investing is often more about habits than market expertise www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM