South Africa’s consumer sentiment edged higher for a second consecutive quarter, with the FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index rising from –9 to –7 in the first quarter of 2026. FNB Chief Economist Mamello Matikinca‑Ngwenya joins us to unpack what this means for consumers, retailers, and the broader economy. Kaya FM

South Africa’s only remaining newsprint producer, Sappi Southern Africa, has formally applied for a 5% customs duty on imported newsprint to protect the domestic industry from what it describes as a flood of low‑priced imports. Joining us for more is Graeme Wild, CEO, Sappi Southern Africa Kaya FM

On today’s Careers Corner feature, we speak to Thembinkosi Pantsi, National Vice Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers' Association, about driving South Africa’s youth towards a career in the local automobile industry Kaya FM

South Africa’s economic outlook has become significantly more uncertain following the latest escalation in the Middle East. Lisette IJssel de Schepper from the Bureau for Economic Research joins us to unpack three scenarios—mild, medium, and severe—each with very different implications for inflation, interest rates, and growth. Kaya FM

AdvTech today delivered a record-breaking R2 billion in operating profit on the back of strong enrolments and margin gains. The private school education group is planning expansion into the continent, and joining us with details is CEO Geoff Whyte. Kaya FM

South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has entered its second year—and withdrawals have surged again. According to Ninety One’s Jaco van Tonder, this year’s timing could be particularly damaging as the Middle East conflict triggers a sharp market pullback. Kaya FM

South African coal miner Thungela sees full-year profitability hit by weak coal prices, a stronger rand, and impairments. Despite this, Thungela beat its estimates for export volumes. CEO Moses Madondo unpacks the numbers Kaya FM

Diversified miner Exxaro today reported earnings growth and improvement in coal output despite market challenges in 2025. CEO Ben Magara joins us to tell us the story behind the numbers. Kaya FM

Momentum delivered a double-digit interim hike in dividends to investors, citing broad-based performance across its divisions. To tell us what’s on the card for the annual presentation, we spoke to Jeanette Marais, Momentum Group CEO. Kaya FM

A report from National Debt Advisors paints a concerning picture about how South Africans are relying on debt to survive. Giving us the detailed breakdown of report findings is Dehan Scherman, senior operations manager, National Debt Advisors. Kaya FM