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Capitec delivered headline earnings growth of 19% to R9.5 billion while growing its client base to 26.6 million. But the bigger story may be what's driving that growth. CEO Graham Lee explains how fintech, insurance, payments and business banking are reshaping the future of the group and where the next phase of expansion will come from www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Novo Nordisk is now simply "Novo", but the rebrand goes far beyond a new name. Sara Norcross, VP and General Manager for South Africa, joins us to discuss obesity, hypertension, healthcare access and why addressing chronic disease has become as much an economic imperative as a healthcare one www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Kaya News Reporter Keneiloe Huma joins Phemelo to unpack the latest developments in suspended, Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya’s bail application, including the allegations of rape, sexual grooming and human trafficking, which he denies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa's payments landscape is undergoing significant reform, with regulators and industry players seeking to expand access, increase competition and lower transaction costs. Lincoln Mali, in his capacity as President of the Association of South African Payment Providers, talks about digital payments, merchant adoption, financial inclusion and what a more modern payments system could mean for consumers and small businesses. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics showed the formal sector shed 14,000 jobs in the second quarter, even as wages continued to rise. Nkosinathi Mahlangu from the Momentum Group Foundation unpacks what the latest employment data reveals about economic activity, shifting industry trends, entrepreneurship opportunities and the outlook for young South Africans seeking a foothold in the economy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics showed the formal sector shed 14,000 jobs in the second quarter, even as wages continued to rise. Nkosinathi Mahlangu from the Momentum Group Foundation unpacks what the latest employment data reveals about economic activity, shifting industry trends, entrepreneurship opportunities and the outlook for young South Africans seeking a foothold in the economy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Retail-focused property group Vukile Property Fund reported strong trading across its South African and European portfolios, supported by healthy sales growth, high occupancy levels and resilient leasing activity. CEO Laurence Rapp joins us to talk about expanding in Europe, integrating newly acquired Spanish and Italian assets, navigating currency headwinds and why the group remains confident in its growth and dividend outlook www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

The Reserve Bank's latest interest rate increase could have implications far beyond the financial markets. Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank South Africa, explores what rising borrowing costs, volatile energy prices and looming weather risks mean for farmers, food production and ultimately the prices South Africans pay at the checkout. Kaya FM

As South Africa targets one million new jobs by 2030, the ICT sector is expected to play a critical role. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, CEO of SAICTA, joins Kaya Biz to discuss the launch of a new industry-focused jobs portal, the demand for future-ready skills such as AI and automation, and how stronger connections between employers and talent could help tackle unemployment Kaya FM

After nearly 11 years on the JSE, Balwin Properties has officially gone private through a R2.26 billion transaction backed by the Public Investment Corporation and founder management. CEO Steve Brookes joins Gugulethu Mfuphi to unpack the rationale behind the move, what private ownership unlocks for the residential developer, and what the delisting says about South Africa's capital markets, property sector and long-term growth prospects Kaya FM