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		<description><![CDATA[Economist Dr Roelof Botha unpacks the latest Afrimat Construction Index, which shows a marginal 0.3% year‑on‑year rise — but with deeper signals of stabilisation in non‑residential buildings and construction works. We discuss employment resilience, tender activity surges, pressure points in materials and hardware, and what the data says about capital formation, confidence and the cost of money. A balanced, data‑driven look at whether the sector is finally turning a corner. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
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					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Gautrain at 16: Inside SA’s Most Successful Transport PPP</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gautrain Management Agency CEO Tshepo Kgobe joins us in studio to reflect on 16 years of the rapid rail system that has carried more than 216 million passengers. We go beyond the milestone to unpack operational excellence, affordability, and the future of Gauteng mobility. A deep dive into what it takes to run an 80‑km network — and why Gautrain must “earn its relevance every day"]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA’s Car Market in Digital: Prices, Choices &amp; Value</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cars.co.za’s Alan Quinn unpacks the digital trends shaping South Africa’s car market — from value migration and tax‑driven pricing distortions to the rise of Chinese and Indian brands. We explore what consumers really need to know when navigating one of the most complex buying environments in years. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA’s Car Market in Digital: Prices, Choices &amp; Value</itunes:title>
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		<title>Building South Africa’s Auto Technician of the Future</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford’s Kevin Heunis discusses the growing shortage of critical technical skills, the need for vocational pathways, and how programmes like Ford’s Autotechnician Apprentice Scholarship are preparing young people for a tech‑driven automotive future. A Youth Month conversation on skills, opportunity and industry readiness. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Building South Africa’s Auto Technician of the Future</itunes:title>
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		<title>Millennials &amp; Gen Z Rewrite SA’s Vehicle Market</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Absa’s Fulufhelo Mandane reveals new data showing a surge in new‑car purchases among young South Africans, despite affordability pressures. We explore shifting preferences, longer repayment terms, and the rise of value‑driven models reshaping the future of SA’s vehicle market. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Millennials &amp; Gen Z Rewrite SA’s Vehicle Market</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>17:39</itunes:duration>
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		<title>SA Car Buyers Pull Back as Confidence Crashes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wesbank Economist Thanda Sithole unpacks the sharp fall in consumer confidence, the impact of soaring fuel prices, and how these pressures are reshaping South Africa’s vehicle‑buying behaviour. From delayed purchases to stretched finance terms, we explore what lies ahead for the auto sector in 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA Car Buyers Pull Back as Confidence Crashes</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:57</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Funding the SMME Hustle: Traditional Meets Alternative Finance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Old Mutual’s Ndumiso Zulu and Lula’s Clinton Thomas unpack the real funding landscape for South African SMEs — from cash‑flow pressure to investment readiness, construction‑sector bottlenecks, and why only 6% of SMEs access formal finance. They explore how blended support, alternative lending models, and faster payment cycles can unlock the next wave of entrepreneurial growth. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Funding the SMME Hustle: Traditional Meets Alternative Finance</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>26:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Old Mutual’s Ndumiso Zulu and Lula’s Clinton Thomas unpack the real funding landscape for South African SMEs — from cash‑flow pressure to investment readiness, construction‑sector bottlenecks, and why only 6% of SMEs access formal finance. They explore how blended support, alternative lending models, and faster payment cycles can unlock the next wave of entrepreneurial growth.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SMME Playbook: Founder’s Mindset with Lesetja Dikgale</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michanic founder Lesetja Dikgale shares how a simple moment of frustration with a delayed car repair sparked a national mobile‑mechanic platform. He unpacks the early mistakes, the operational rebuild, the financial model overhaul, and how the Impact Finance Network helped him become investor‑ready. A masterclass in starting lean, scaling smart, and building systems that last. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SMME Playbook: Founder’s Mindset with Lesetja Dikgale</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>16:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michanic founder Lesetja Dikgale shares how a simple moment of frustration with a delayed car repair sparked a national mobile‑mechanic platform. He unpacks the early mistakes, the operational rebuild, the financial model overhaul, and how the Impact Finance Network helped him become investor‑ready. A masterclass in starting lean, scaling smart, and building systems that last.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SANEDI on Key AEF Takeaways critical for South Africa's Energy Future</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1687378</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prof. Sampson Mamphweli, the Head of the Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), joins us for his view on South Africa's future. He unpacks policy and project-based initiatives that came to the fore on the agenda at this week's Africa Energy Forum. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SANEDI on Key AEF Takeaways critical for South Africa's Energy Future</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>11:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prof. Sampson Mamphweli, the Head of the Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), joins us for his view on South Africa's future. He unpacks policy and project-based initiatives that came to the fore on the agenda at this week's Africa Energy Forum.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Africa’s Power Market Is Learning to Share: AEF 2026 Highlights</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Uganda’s first independent transmission project to South Africa’s R440bn grid expansion plan, AEF 2026 showcased a continent shifting toward private‑sector participation and distributed energy. Absa CIB's Nikhil Kasiram breaks down the biggest trends shaping Africa’s power future. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Africa’s Power Market Is Learning to Share: AEF 2026 Highlights</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>12:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From Uganda’s first independent transmission project to South Africa’s R440bn grid expansion plan, AEF 2026 showcased a continent shifting toward private‑sector participation and distributed energy. Absa CIB's Nikhil Kasiram breaks down the biggest trends shaping Africa’s power future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Pivot Point: BrightRock at 15 and CEO Stevens on Leading the Next Chapter</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BrightRock celebrates 15 years of disrupting the life insurance industry with its needs‑matched model. CEO Suzanne Stevens reflects on her leadership journey, the company’s growth to over 12% market share, and the future of life insurance in a rapidly changing consumer landscape. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Pivot Point: BrightRock at 15 and CEO Stevens on Leading the Next Chapter</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BrightRock celebrates 15 years of disrupting the life insurance industry with its needs‑matched model. CEO Suzanne Stevens reflects on her leadership journey, the company’s growth to over 12% market share, and the future of life insurance in a rapidly changing consumer landscape.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Inside Your Pocket: Youth Money Matters and Why Waiting Costs More Than You Think</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth Month shines a spotlight on the financial pressures facing young South Africans. Investec's Johan Loubser explores how unemployment, decision fatigue and uncertainty delay key financial decisions — and why postponing saving or investing can be the most expensive mistake a young person makes. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside Your Pocket: Youth Money Matters and Why Waiting Costs More Than You Think</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Lower Oil, Same Bottlenecks: The Iran Deal’s Real Impact on African Supply Chains</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US–Iran peace agreement has eased oil prices and reopened the Strait of Hormuz — but global shipping remains far from normal. Dr Ernst van Biljon from IMM Graduate School explains why vessel backlogs, insurer caution and Africa’s own structural constraints mean supply chain pressures are far from over. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Lower Oil, Same Bottlenecks: The Iran Deal’s Real Impact on African Supply Chains</itunes:title>
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		<title>The R49bn Consumer Drain: How Online Gambling Is Reshaping SA Retail</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s retail recovery is being quietly undermined by a surge in online and sports betting. Anchor Capital's Stephan Erasmus unpacks the sixfold rise in gambling revenue, the impact on discretionary spending, and why retailers say gambling is now a bigger threat than global e‑commerce platforms. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The R49bn Consumer Drain: How Online Gambling Is Reshaping SA Retail</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s retail recovery is being quietly undermined by a surge in online and sports betting. Anchor Capital's Stephan Erasmus unpacks the sixfold rise in gambling revenue, the impact on discretionary spending, and why retailers say gambling is now a bigger threat than global e‑commerce platforms.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ekasinomics: Young Creatives in SA’s Interior Design Sector</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Urban Blend Interiors founder Bulelwa Jordan‑Tati joins Ekasinomics to discuss the business of interior design, the rise of young creative entrepreneurs, and how she built a distinctive, story‑driven design studio in a competitive but growing industry. A Youth Month conversation on resilience, creativity, and building a brand from the ground up. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ekasinomics: Young Creatives in SA’s Interior Design Sector</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Urban Blend Interiors founder Bulelwa Jordan‑Tati joins Ekasinomics to discuss the business of interior design, the rise of young creative entrepreneurs, and how she built a distinctive, story‑driven design studio in a competitive but growing industry. A Youth Month conversation on resilience, creativity, and building a brand from the ground up.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Vukile Delivers Strong FY26 Growth and Expands in Europe</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vukile Property Fund posted a robust FY26 performance, with 9.3% growth in FFO and dividends, strong retail metrics in South Africa, and accelerated expansion across Spain, Portugal, and Italy. CEO Laurence Rapp breaks down the drivers behind the outperformance, the strategic entry into Italy, capital raising momentum, and the outlook for FY27. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Vukile Delivers Strong FY26 Growth and Expands in Europe</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Premier Delivers Record Profit After Landmark RFG Acquisition</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Premier Group CEO Kobus Gertenbach unpacks a transformational year for the company, marked by strong revenue and EBITDA growth, the R6.5bn acquisition of RFG Holdings, the commissioning of the Aeroton bakery, and a total dividend of 341 cents per share. We explore the drivers behind the performance, commodity price dynamics, capex priorities, and the outlook for FY27. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Premier Delivers Record Profit After Landmark RFG Acquisition</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:26</itunes:duration>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Inside Your Business: Turning a Struggling Business Around</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Youth Month edition of Inside Your Business, we spotlight 29‑year‑old Lerato Gumede, who transformed Impact Branding from a loss‑making operation into a profitable, job‑creating enterprise. Joined by Business Partners Limited’s Gugu Mjadu, we explore the realities of youth entrepreneurship, the support structures that matter, and what it takes to build a sustainable business in South Africa today. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside Your Business: Turning a Struggling Business Around</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>20:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Youth Month edition of Inside Your Business, we spotlight 29‑year‑old Lerato Gumede, who transformed Impact Branding from a loss‑making operation into a profitable, job‑creating enterprise. Joined by Business Partners Limited’s Gugu Mjadu, we explore the realities of youth entrepreneurship, the support structures that matter, and what it takes to build a sustainable business in South Africa today.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA Inflation Rises to 4.5%: What It Means for Consumers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s inflation edged up to 4.5% in May, driven by fuel and housing costs. Nedbank economist Isaac Matshego unpacks the numbers, the pressure points for households, and what this means for interest rates, regional inflation differences, and the economic outlook for the rest of 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA Inflation Rises to 4.5%: What It Means for Consumers</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>11:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s inflation edged up to 4.5% in May, driven by fuel and housing costs. Nedbank economist Isaac Matshego unpacks the numbers, the pressure points for households, and what this means for interest rates, regional inflation differences, and the economic outlook for the rest of 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Tech &amp; Innovation: The Youth-led Ai Startup Transforming Consumer Insight</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s youth economy is bursting with innovation — and few stories capture that energy better than that of Kamogelo Selepe. At just 22, she built an AI platform that predicts consumer behaviour. Kamogelo is the CEO and Founder of ArcaneEdge, an AI‑powered marketing technology company operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, consumer behaviour and digital strategy. Her flagship innovation, the Digital Doppelgänger Platform, among other things has propelled her to award-winning entrepreneur status. She joins today's Tech & Innovation feature to unpack her journey, her technology, and her message for South Africa’s young entrepreneurs. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tech &amp; Innovation: The Youth-led Ai Startup Transforming Consumer Insight</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s youth economy is bursting with innovation — and few stories capture that energy better than that of Kamogelo Selepe. At just 22, she built an AI platform that predicts consumer behaviour. Kamogelo is the CEO and Founder of ArcaneEdge, an AI‑powered marketing technology company operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, consumer behaviour and digital strategy. Her flagship innovation, the Digital Doppelgänger Platform, among other things has propelled her to award-winning entrepreneur status. She joins today's Tech & Innovation feature to unpack her journey, her technology, and her message for South Africa’s young entrepreneurs.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Careers Corner: Fixing Youth Unemployment by Starting at Age Four</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With youth unemployment at 61%, Afrika Tikkun argues that South Africa is intervening far too late. Afrika Tikkun’s Marc Lubner explains why the Cradle‑to‑Career 360° model—from early childhood to job placement—is the missing link in solving the jobs crisis. A powerful conversation on early intervention, soft skills, agripreneurship, and rethinking learnerships. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Careers Corner: Fixing Youth Unemployment by Starting at Age Four</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With youth unemployment at 61%, Afrika Tikkun argues that South Africa is intervening far too late. Afrika Tikkun’s Marc Lubner explains why the Cradle‑to‑Career 360° model—from early childhood to job placement—is the missing link in solving the jobs crisis. A powerful conversation on early intervention, soft skills, agripreneurship, and rethinking learnerships.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Construction Confidence Slumps as Costs Surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index drops to 38 as rising internal costs, Middle East conflict pressures, and project postponements hit the sector hard. FNB Senior Economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi unpacks the collapse in subcontractor confidence, the reversal in non‑residential activity, and whether early‑pipeline indicators offer any hope for recovery. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Construction Confidence Slumps as Costs Surge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>9:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index drops to 38 as rising internal costs, Middle East conflict pressures, and project postponements hit the sector hard. FNB Senior Economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi unpacks the collapse in subcontractor confidence, the reversal in non‑residential activity, and whether early‑pipeline indicators offer any hope for recovery.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA Manufacturing Confidence Climbs Despite Cost Shock</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows confidence rising even as business conditions deteriorate sharply. Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for Manufacturing at Absa Business Banking. breaks down the paradox: record raw material spikes, shipping disruptions, fuel costs, and the 8.76% electricity tariff increase—and how manufacturers are still managing to adapt, negotiate prices, and run leaner operations. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA Manufacturing Confidence Climbs Despite Cost Shock</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows confidence rising even as business conditions deteriorate sharply. Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for Manufacturing at Absa Business Banking. breaks down the paradox: record raw material spikes, shipping disruptions, fuel costs, and the 8.76% electricity tariff increase—and how manufacturers are still managing to adapt, negotiate prices, and run leaner operations.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Wealth Creation: What SA Women Get Right About Money</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Franc Wealth Index reveals a surprising truth: South African women outperform men financially — not because they earn more, but because they behave differently. Franc Co-Founder Sebastian Patel unpacks the behavioural edge, the confidence gap, and why consistency beats cleverness every time. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Wealth Creation: What SA Women Get Right About Money</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The inaugural Franc Wealth Index reveals a surprising truth: South African women outperform men financially — not because they earn more, but because they behave differently. Franc Co-Founder Sebastian Patel unpacks the behavioural edge, the confidence gap, and why consistency beats cleverness every time.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Black Ownership on the JSE, BMF Report Findings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A groundbreaking new report reveals that actual black ownership in the JSE Top 60 sits at just R255 billion—far below public perception. Monde Ndlovu, Managing Director of the Black Management Forum (BMF), joins us to unpack the myths, the measurement failures, the rise of broad‑based schemes, and the structural barriers still holding transformation back. A sharp, evidence‑driven conversation on what the next era of empowerment must look like. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Black Ownership on the JSE, BMF Report Findings</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Pets as Family: Inside SA’s R10.4bn Pet Economy Boom</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s pet sector is booming — now worth R10.4bn and growing at nearly 16%. Trade Intelligence’s Andrea Slabber and Petshop Science’s Trevor Paxton unpack the emotional drivers behind pet spending, the tension between premiumisation and affordability, the rise of specialist pet retail, and what pet baskets reveal about middle‑class financial resilience. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Pets as Family: Inside SA’s R10.4bn Pet Economy Boom</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:23</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Inside Alexforbes FY26: Strong Cash, Strong Capital, Strong Growth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexforbes delivered a resilient FY26 performance, with AuM and administration up 22% to R733 billion, a steady dividend, and 91% of revenue anchored in South Africa. CEO Dawie de Villiers breaks down solvency strength, client behaviour, digital transformation, and where the group sees growth in FY27 across retirement, healthcare and investments. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Inside Alexforbes FY26: Strong Cash, Strong Capital, Strong Growth</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>19:17</itunes:duration>
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		<title>IP as a Business Asset: Protect, Commercialise and Enforce</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property is no longer a legal afterthought — it’s a commercial asset. RNMS Inc. founder Rachel Sikwane explains how trademarks, copyright, patents and trade secrets drive competitive advantage; the biggest mistakes businesses make; how to commercialise IP for revenue; and why African market expansion demands proactive IP protection. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>IP as a Business Asset: Protect, Commercialise and Enforce</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Intellectual property is no longer a legal afterthought — it’s a commercial asset. RNMS Inc. founder Rachel Sikwane explains how trademarks, copyright, patents and trade secrets drive competitive advantage; the biggest mistakes businesses make; how to commercialise IP for revenue; and why African market expansion demands proactive IP protection.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SPAR’s New Leadership on Stabilizing the Business as HEPS Falls 53.9%</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPAR Group CEO Reeza Isaacs discusses the retailer’s interim results, with revenue up 3.6% but operating profit down sharply due to KZN distribution challenges, Black Friday overspend, and higher debtor costs. He outlines the group's turnaround priorities—from commercial transformation to retailer loyalty, debt reduction, and restoring margins—and what a “materially improved H2” should look like. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SPAR’s New Leadership on Stabilizing the Business as HEPS Falls 53.9%</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>15:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SPAR Group CEO Reeza Isaacs discusses the retailer’s interim results, with revenue up 3.6% but operating profit down sharply due to KZN distribution challenges, Black Friday overspend, and higher debtor costs. He outlines the group's turnaround priorities—from commercial transformation to retailer loyalty, debt reduction, and restoring margins—and what a “materially improved H2” should look like.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>South Africans Pivot to PHEVs: What a 430% Surge Means for the Market</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cars.co.za Chief Product & Innovation Officer Alan Quinn unpacks the dramatic 430% year‑on‑year surge in plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) sales in Q1 2026. He explains what’s driving the shift—from fuel price pain to range‑anxiety relief—and what it means for dealers, resale values, and charging infrastructure. A practical guide for consumers choosing between PHEV, BEV, or ICE in today’s market. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africans Pivot to PHEVs: What a 430% Surge Means for the Market</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>16:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cars.co.za Chief Product & Innovation Officer Alan Quinn unpacks the dramatic 430% year‑on‑year surge in plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) sales in Q1 2026. He explains what’s driving the shift—from fuel price pain to range‑anxiety relief—and what it means for dealers, resale values, and charging infrastructure. A practical guide for consumers choosing between PHEV, BEV, or ICE in today’s market.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Mortality Down 5.6%: Discovery Health’s Decade of Better Outcomes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discovery Health CEO Dr. Ron Whelan unpacks the new HealthTrend26 Report, drawing on over 60 million life‑years of data. He explains how earlier diagnosis, behaviour change, and improved treatment pathways have driven a 5.6% decline in mortality over the past decade. We explore chronic disease trends, mental‑health pressures, affordability concerns, and what these findings mean for employers and South Africa’s broader health‑care system. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mortality Down 5.6%: Discovery Health’s Decade of Better Outcomes</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>13:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>SA Economic Activity Slumps as Costs Bite – May PayInc Index Explained</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent economist Elize Kruger breaks down the sharp 2.1% month-on-month drop in the PayInc Economic Index—the lowest reading since November. She unpacks how fuel price spikes, rising inflation forecasts, weakening confidence, and a 25bps rate hike are squeezing households and businesses. We also explore why the new vehicle market remains a surprising outlier and what South Africans should brace for in the months ahead. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA Economic Activity Slumps as Costs Bite – May PayInc Index Explained</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Independent economist Elize Kruger breaks down the sharp 2.1% month-on-month drop in the PayInc Economic Index—the lowest reading since November. She unpacks how fuel price spikes, rising inflation forecasts, weakening confidence, and a 25bps rate hike are squeezing households and businesses. We also explore why the new vehicle market remains a surprising outlier and what South Africans should brace for in the months ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Eskom Launches New Plan to Scale Green Energy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eskom unveils a new strategy aimed at accelerating utility‑scale renewable energy solutions. Group Executive for Renewables, Rivoningo Mnisi, outlines what this means for investors, developers, and South Africa’s energy future. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Eskom Launches New Plan to Scale Green Energy</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eskom unveils a new strategy aimed at accelerating utility‑scale renewable energy solutions. Group Executive for Renewables, Rivoningo Mnisi, outlines what this means for investors, developers, and South Africa’s energy future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>R12.6bn in Claims: What Liberty’s Data Reveals About SA’s Health</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liberty’s 2025 claim stats show cancer dominating claims, disability payouts rising nearly 20%, and a worrying increase in young adult deaths. Tom Crotty, Liberty Head of Technical Risk Marketing, explains the health trends, the insurance gap, and how technology is reshaping claims processing. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>R12.6bn in Claims: What Liberty’s Data Reveals About SA’s Health</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>16:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>SA’s Credit Stress Deepens as Arrears Hit 35%</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s credit health continues to deteriorate: 56 million open loans, 35% in arrears, and overdue balances up 13.9% year‑on‑year. Andrew Fulton from Eighty20 breaks down the pressure points—from youth defaults to middle‑class strain—and what lenders and consumers should expect next. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA’s Credit Stress Deepens as Arrears Hit 35%</itunes:title>
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		<title>SA GDP Grows 0.5%: What’s Driving the Economy?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5% in Q1 2026, marking a second consecutive quarter of modest growth. Dr. Bokang Vumbukani‑Lepolesa from Stats SA breaks down the sectors behind the uptick, from strong gains in agriculture and finance to continued pressure in manufacturing, and explains what the latest data signals for the rest of the year. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA GDP Grows 0.5%: What’s Driving the Economy?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Araxi’s mixed year in 2026 targets software margin gains.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Araxi Limited—formerly Capital Appreciation—reported a mixed set of results for the year ended 31 March 2026. While revenue and headline earnings declined, the company highlighted strong operational progress, improved cash generation, growing recurring income, and positive momentum in its software business. We spoke to CEO Brad Sacks for more. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Araxi’s mixed year in 2026 targets software margin gains.</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>10:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Araxi Limited—formerly Capital Appreciation—reported a mixed set of results for the year ended 31 March 2026. While revenue and headline earnings declined, the company highlighted strong operational progress, improved cash generation, growing recurring income, and positive momentum in its software business. We spoke to CEO Brad Sacks for more.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>South Africa’s Youth Are Driving Earned-Wage Access</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Youth Month data shows that over half of Paymenow’s earned‑wage access activity comes from South Africans under 35. Paymenow's Denise Neethling explains how young workers are using small top-ups to manage cash flow, why transport and food dominate spending, and how financial-education tools and savings features are reshaping youth financial behaviour. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa’s Youth Are Driving Earned-Wage Access</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>13:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New Youth Month data shows that over half of Paymenow’s earned‑wage access activity comes from South Africans under 35. Paymenow's Denise Neethling explains how young workers are using small top-ups to manage cash flow, why transport and food dominate spending, and how financial-education tools and savings features are reshaping youth financial behaviour.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Omnia FY26 Operating Profit Up 28% on Mining &amp; Agri Recovery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Omnia’s FY26 results show strong momentum across mining, agriculture, and chemicals, with operating profit up 28% and margins rising to 9%. CEO Seelan Gobalsamy discusses the group’s cash strength, international expansion, dividend strategy, and how Omnia is navigating global volatility while driving sustainable growth. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Omnia FY26 Operating Profit Up 28% on Mining &amp; Agri Recovery</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omnia’s FY26 results show strong momentum across mining, agriculture, and chemicals, with operating profit up 28% and margins rising to 9%. CEO Seelan Gobalsamy discusses the group’s cash strength, international expansion, dividend strategy, and how Omnia is navigating global volatility while driving sustainable growth.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Buy-Now-Pay-Later Is Reshaping SA’s Credit Ecosystem</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buy Now Pay Later is no longer niche — it’s a gateway to financial inclusion. Dean Hyde from PayJustNow unpacks new research showing that 37% of BNPL users are new‑to‑credit or underserved, why BNPL users often outperform traditional borrowers on repayment, and how BNPL is evolving into a pathway to responsible credit participation. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Buy-Now-Pay-Later Is Reshaping SA’s Credit Ecosystem</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Buy Now Pay Later is no longer niche — it’s a gateway to financial inclusion. Dean Hyde from PayJustNow unpacks new research showing that 37% of BNPL users are new‑to‑credit or underserved, why BNPL users often outperform traditional borrowers on repayment, and how BNPL is evolving into a pathway to responsible credit participation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>PPC Unlocks Giant Turnaround as FY26 Margins Break 20%</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PPC has delivered its second consecutive year of turnaround gains, with EBITDA up 31% and margins breaking above 20%. CEO Matias Cardarelli unpacks the drivers behind the performance, the R3.1 billion RK3 megaproject, Zimbabwe’s record dividend payout, and what FY26 signals for the future of South Africa’s cement industry. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>PPC Unlocks Giant Turnaround as FY26 Margins Break 20%</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>16:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[PPC has delivered its second consecutive year of turnaround gains, with EBITDA up 31% and margins breaking above 20%. CEO Matias Cardarelli unpacks the drivers behind the performance, the R3.1 billion RK3 megaproject, Zimbabwe’s record dividend payout, and what FY26 signals for the future of South Africa’s cement industry.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Jetour T2 Makes History: How a Newcomer Won SA Car of the Year</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1683111</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the first time in 40 years, a Chinese brand has taken South Africa’s top automotive honour. The Jetour T2 beat 55 contenders to win Car of the Year 2026. Vice President for Jetour South Africa Nic Campbell explains what set the T2 apart, why Chinese brands are rising so fast, and what Jetour’s explosive growth means for the local market. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Jetour T2 Makes History: How a Newcomer Won SA Car of the Year</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first time in 40 years, a Chinese brand has taken South Africa’s top automotive honour. The Jetour T2 beat 55 contenders to win Car of the Year 2026. Vice President for Jetour South Africa Nic Campbell explains what set the T2 apart, why Chinese brands are rising so fast, and what Jetour’s explosive growth means for the local market.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Retail Rebound: NIQ Unpacks SA’s Surprising Q1 Consumer Surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africans spent R173.6 billion on FMCG goods in Q1 — with volumes up 9.1%. Snacks, beverages and tobacco surged, while baby food and care declined. NIQ’s Lané Klopper breaks down the drivers behind the rebound, the rise of traditional trade, and why inflation may tighten the screws again in the second half of 2026 <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Retail Rebound: NIQ Unpacks SA’s Surprising Q1 Consumer Surge</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africans spent R173.6 billion on FMCG goods in Q1 — with volumes up 9.1%. Snacks, beverages and tobacco surged, while baby food and care declined. NIQ’s Lané Klopper breaks down the drivers behind the rebound, the rise of traditional trade, and why inflation may tighten the screws again in the second half of 2026]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Canal+ Lists on the JSE: What It Signals for SA’s Capital Markets</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1682526</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[JSE Capital Markets Chief Helina Andhee breaks down the significance of Canal+’s new listing and what it reveals about South Africa’s evolving listings environment. We explore liquidity, innovation, delistings vs. new entrants, and the JSE’s strategy to attract global issuers in a competitive capital markets landscape. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Canal+ Lists on the JSE: What It Signals for SA’s Capital Markets</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[JSE Capital Markets Chief Helina Andhee breaks down the significance of Canal+’s new listing and what it reveals about South Africa’s evolving listings environment. We explore liquidity, innovation, delistings vs. new entrants, and the JSE’s strategy to attract global issuers in a competitive capital markets landscape.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Beyond the Rate Hike: Fuel Shocks, Credit Stress &amp; SA’s Financial Fragility</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1682524</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik analyzes how rising rates, fuel spikes, and deepening credit stress are reshaping household finances. We unpack a 14% collapse in fuel buying power, soaring non‑bank loan delinquencies, and why the new withdrawal system may offer less relief than expected. A data‑driven guide to absorb, adapt, or protect. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Beyond the Rate Hike: Fuel Shocks, Credit Stress &amp; SA’s Financial Fragility</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>13:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik analyzes how rising rates, fuel spikes, and deepening credit stress are reshaping household finances. We unpack a 14% collapse in fuel buying power, soaring non‑bank loan delinquencies, and why the new withdrawal system may offer less relief than expected. A data‑driven guide to absorb, adapt, or protect.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can BRICS Absorb SA’s Confidence Shock? Advocate Xulu on Trade</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRICS Business Council’s Advocate Mtho Xulu joins us to discuss South Africa’s widening BRICS trade deficit, the urgent need to shift from raw exports to value-added manufacturing, and whether BRICS-Plus markets can help offset domestic demand weakness. A strategic look at SA’s place in a rapidly shifting global trade environment. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can BRICS Absorb SA’s Confidence Shock? Advocate Xulu on Trade</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>11:40</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Business Confidence Falls to 39: What’s Behind SA’s Sentiment Slide?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[RMB macroeconomist Keabetswe Mojapelo unpacks the sharp drop in the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index as oil shocks, rate-hike fears, and global tensions weigh on SA firms. We explore sector‑by‑sector pressure points, why businesses are cautious rather than pessimistic, and what needs to shift for confidence to recover in the second half of 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Business Confidence Falls to 39: What’s Behind SA’s Sentiment Slide?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:45</itunes:duration>
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		<title>4Sight CEO on Why Intelligent Automation Is Now Essential</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[4Sight Holdings is at the forefront of AI‑powered enterprise transformation, with FY26 revenue up 16.3%. CEO Tertius Zitzke unpacks the rise of intelligent automation, the convergence of OT and IT, WhatsApp‑based enterprise tools, and the technologies that will shape South African businesses over the next five years. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>4Sight CEO on Why Intelligent Automation Is Now Essential</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4Sight Holdings is at the forefront of AI‑powered enterprise transformation, with FY26 revenue up 16.3%. CEO Tertius Zitzke unpacks the rise of intelligent automation, the convergence of OT and IT, WhatsApp‑based enterprise tools, and the technologies that will shape South African businesses over the next five years.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rate Hike Tests SA Property Market Resilience</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After months of improving sentiment, the latest rate hike raises questions about affordability and market momentum. CEO Herschel Jawitz explains the impact on buyers, sellers, investors and tenants — and why long‑term fundamentals remain positive despite short‑term pressure. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rate Hike Tests SA Property Market Resilience</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>16:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After months of improving sentiment, the latest rate hike raises questions about affordability and market momentum. CEO Herschel Jawitz explains the impact on buyers, sellers, investors and tenants — and why long‑term fundamentals remain positive despite short‑term pressure.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA’s KSIA Marks 16 Years With 92% Passenger Recovery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[King Shaka International Airport celebrates 16 years as KZN’s aviation gateway, with passenger volumes rebounding to 92% of pre‑pandemic levels. Sanjeev Gareeb discusses operational milestones, new route development, infrastructure upgrades, and what travellers can expect in the years ahead. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA’s KSIA Marks 16 Years With 92% Passenger Recovery</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>17:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[King Shaka International Airport celebrates 16 years as KZN’s aviation gateway, with passenger volumes rebounding to 92% of pre‑pandemic levels. Sanjeev Gareeb discusses operational milestones, new route development, infrastructure upgrades, and what travellers can expect in the years ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>South Africans Cut Fuel Purchases by 23% as Prices Bite</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discovery Insure’s latest data shows motorists are driving less, buying less fuel, and changing travel habits as fuel prices surge. CEO Robert Attwell explains the behavioural shifts, why diesel drivers cut back the most, and the fuel‑saving habits that can help households stretch their budgets. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africans Cut Fuel Purchases by 23% as Prices Bite</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>11:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discovery Insure’s latest data shows motorists are driving less, buying less fuel, and changing travel habits as fuel prices surge. CEO Robert Attwell explains the behavioural shifts, why diesel drivers cut back the most, and the fuel‑saving habits that can help households stretch their budgets.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA New Vehicle Sales Hit 12‑Year High Despite Rate Hikes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s new vehicle market continues to defy economic pressure, with May sales reaching their highest level since 2013. NADA Vice‑Chairperson Thembinkosi Pantsi breaks down consumer trends, rising interest in hybrids and EVs, and why mobility remains a priority even in a high‑cost environment. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA New Vehicle Sales Hit 12‑Year High Despite Rate Hikes</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:29</itunes:duration>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Telkom HEPS Up 21.5% as Data Strategy Powers Growth</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1682115</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telkom delivered a strong set of full‑year results, with data revenue rising to R26.6bn and HEPS up 21.5%. CEO Serame Taukobong unpacks mobile momentum, fibre growth, improved cash generation, and the Group’s revised dividend policy in a tough economic environment. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Telkom HEPS Up 21.5% as Data Strategy Powers Growth</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Telkom delivered a strong set of full‑year results, with data revenue rising to R26.6bn and HEPS up 21.5%. CEO Serame Taukobong unpacks mobile momentum, fibre growth, improved cash generation, and the Group’s revised dividend policy in a tough economic environment.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Momentum Paid R6.88bn in Claims: What 2025 Reveals About SA’s Real Risks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Momentum Life Insurance’s Joretha Bothma breaks down the insurer’s 2025 claims data — from the surge in critical illness claims to the rise in disability and income protection payouts. She highlights the protection gap, the risks facing younger South Africans, and why holistic financial planning is becoming essential in a world where more people survive serious illness but face long‑term financial strain. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Momentum Paid R6.88bn in Claims: What 2025 Reveals About SA’s Real Risks</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Momentum Life Insurance’s Joretha Bothma breaks down the insurer’s 2025 claims data — from the surge in critical illness claims to the rise in disability and income protection payouts. She highlights the protection gap, the risks facing younger South Africans, and why holistic financial planning is becoming essential in a world where more people survive serious illness but face long‑term financial strain.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Unpacking SA’s Slow Manufacturing Recovery: Absa PMI Slips to 50.8</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Absa Economist Sello Sekele analyses the latest PMI print, revealing weakening demand, a sharp drop in business activity, and rising inventories. He explains what’s driving the slowdown, the risks for Q2 GDP, and whether South Africa’s manufacturing sector can regain momentum in 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Unpacking SA’s Slow Manufacturing Recovery: Absa PMI Slips to 50.8</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>10:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Absa Economist Sello Sekele analyses the latest PMI print, revealing weakening demand, a sharp drop in business activity, and rising inventories. He explains what’s driving the slowdown, the risks for Q2 GDP, and whether South Africa’s manufacturing sector can regain momentum in 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Dis‑Chem's FY2026 Mixed as Revenue Climbs, Earnings Dip</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1681666</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dis‑Chem CEO Rui Morais unpacks a results set showing strong revenue growth but pressure on headline earnings. He explains the Group’s R445m investment into its healthcare ecosystem, the performance of Better Rewards, margin pressure in dispensary and wholesale, and how the Store of the Future will reshape customer experience and profitability. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Dis‑Chem's FY2026 Mixed as Revenue Climbs, Earnings Dip</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dis‑Chem CEO Rui Morais unpacks a results set showing strong revenue growth but pressure on headline earnings. He explains the Group’s R445m investment into its healthcare ecosystem, the performance of Better Rewards, margin pressure in dispensary and wholesale, and how the Store of the Future will reshape customer experience and profitability.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Burgers Cost 30% More in 2026</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1680882</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beef inflation has surged nearly 30% year‑on‑year, driven by South Africa’s worst foot‑and‑mouth outbreak in decades. Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton breaks down why burger ingredients are rising faster than inflation, why a Big Mac now costs R70.90, and how consumers are shifting toward cheaper proteins like chicken. We also explore fast‑food visitation trends, brand winners and losers, and what the data says about SA’s eating‑out economy. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Burgers Cost 30% More in 2026</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beef inflation has surged nearly 30% year‑on‑year, driven by South Africa’s worst foot‑and‑mouth outbreak in decades. Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton breaks down why burger ingredients are rising faster than inflation, why a Big Mac now costs R70.90, and how consumers are shifting toward cheaper proteins like chicken. We also explore fast‑food visitation trends, brand winners and losers, and what the data says about SA’s eating‑out economy.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SARB Hikes Rates to 7%: Economists Debate Inflation, Growth &amp; What Comes Next</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank has raised the repo rate by 25bps to 7% as fuel inflation spikes and global risks intensify. PwC’s Lullu Krugel and Momentum’s Tshiamo Masike join our panel to unpack the split MPC vote, the downgrade to SA’s growth outlook, and the rising threat of imported inflation. We also explore the impact on households, business confidence, and whether more tightening is on the cards for 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Life Healthcare H1 Revenue Up 2.4% as Complementary Services Surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life Healthcare delivered a resilient first‑half performance, with revenue up 2.4%, EBITDA up 5.2% and operating profit rising 8.4%. CEO Peter Wharton‑Hood joins Kaya Biz to unpack the recovery in hospital occupancy, the strong momentum in complementary services, and the group’s major expansion projects — including new beds, PET‑CT sites and the 140‑bed Paarl Valley Hospital. We also explore the FY2026 outlook and the biggest risks facing the healthcare sector. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Life Healthcare H1 Revenue Up 2.4% as Complementary Services Surge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>9:14</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Climate Insurance for a New Era: SAIA on Index‑Based Cover</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As extreme weather events intensify, South Africa is exploring new ways to protect farmers, SMEs and households. SAIA’s Pamela Ramagaga explains how index insurance — or parametric insurance — could offer fast, affordable payouts when climate thresholds are breached. We discuss the Minister of Agriculture’s proposal for a SASRIA‑type scheme, regulatory progress, sustainability questions, and what a national climate‑risk insurance model could look like. A must‑listen for anyone concerned about resilience and recovery in a warming world <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Climate Insurance for a New Era: SAIA on Index‑Based Cover</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>9:29</itunes:duration>
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		<title>SARB’s Next Move: Anchor Capital’s View on Rates, Inflation &amp; Markets</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the SARB’s MPC decision just hours away, Anchor Capital CIO Nolan Wapenaar breaks down what to expect — and why the Bank remains laser‑focused on inflation expectations and credibility. We explore the “higher‑for‑longer” rate environment, the impact on households and businesses, and how investors should position themselves. Nolan also shares insights from Anchor’s latest Navigator report, including deploying dry powder, the rise of alternatives, and the case for offshore diversification. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Real Take‑Home Pay in South Africa Falls to a Two‑Year Low</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africans are earning less in real terms — and the pressure is mounting. Independent economist Elize Kruger joins Kaya Biz to unpack the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, showing a drop in both nominal and real take‑home pay. We explore the impact of fuel price spikes, rising inflation, job losses, and why households are feeling the pinch despite above‑inflation salary increases in some sectors. A clear, data‑driven look at what’s happening in the labour market — and what it means for 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Real Take‑Home Pay in South Africa Falls to a Two‑Year Low</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>17:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africans are earning less in real terms — and the pressure is mounting. Independent economist Elize Kruger joins Kaya Biz to unpack the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, showing a drop in both nominal and real take‑home pay. We explore the impact of fuel price spikes, rising inflation, job losses, and why households are feeling the pinch despite above‑inflation salary increases in some sectors. A clear, data‑driven look at what’s happening in the labour market — and what it means for 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Q1 2026 Debt Index Shows High Earners Struggling Most</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1679838</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[DebtBusters’ Benay Sager unpacks the latest Debt Index, revealing that consumers now need 64% of their income to service debt—and top earners require 101%, starting each month underwater. We explore rising unsecured borrowing, cost‑of‑living strain, and why younger South Africans are entering debt distress earlier than ever. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Q1 2026 Debt Index Shows High Earners Struggling Most</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DebtBusters’ Benay Sager unpacks the latest Debt Index, revealing that consumers now need 64% of their income to service debt—and top earners require 101%, starting each month underwater. We explore rising unsecured borrowing, cost‑of‑living strain, and why younger South Africans are entering debt distress earlier than ever.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Future of Airline Overbooking in SA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aviation analyst Guy Leitch breaks down the National Consumer Tribunal case that could reshape South Africa’s airline industry. We examine the economics of overbooking, the potential fallout for ticket prices, and whether stricter regulation could destabilize a recovering aviation sector. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The Future of Airline Overbooking in SA</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aviation analyst Guy Leitch breaks down the National Consumer Tribunal case that could reshape South Africa’s airline industry. We examine the economics of overbooking, the potential fallout for ticket prices, and whether stricter regulation could destabilize a recovering aviation sector.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Zeda’s Resilient Half-Year Driven by Fleet Growth, Lower Debt</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zeda CEO Ramasela Ganda unpacks a solid interim performance marked by revenue growth, disciplined capital allocation, and a 21%+ ROE. We discuss leasing strength, used‑car demand, the impact of Chinese models on pricing, and how technology is reshaping mobility in South Africa. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zeda’s Resilient Half-Year Driven by Fleet Growth, Lower Debt</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zeda CEO Ramasela Ganda unpacks a solid interim performance marked by revenue growth, disciplined capital allocation, and a 21%+ ROE. We discuss leasing strength, used‑car demand, the impact of Chinese models on pricing, and how technology is reshaping mobility in South Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Investing in the Age of AI: Lessons From Past Disruptions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allan Gray’s Nshalati Hlungwane explores what history’s great technological revolutions can teach us about today’s AI boom. From railways to telecoms, we unpack why early winners often stumble, how over‑investment cycles form, and why disciplined, long‑term thinking still matters. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Investing in the Age of AI: Lessons From Past Disruptions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Allan Gray’s Nshalati Hlungwane explores what history’s great technological revolutions can teach us about today’s AI boom. From railways to telecoms, we unpack why early winners often stumble, how over‑investment cycles form, and why disciplined, long‑term thinking still matters.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What SA Homeowners Are Doing in 2026</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index hit an all‑time high of 88%—with — with buying, selling, investing, and renovating sentiment all rising. Tshepo Mashashane unpacks why South Africans remain so confident in property, what’s driving younger buyers, the rise of short‑term rental investment, and the key trends shaping homeownership in 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What SA Homeowners Are Doing in 2026</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index hit an all‑time high of 88%—with — with buying, selling, investing, and renovating sentiment all rising. Tshepo Mashashane unpacks why South Africans remain so confident in property, what’s driving younger buyers, the rise of short‑term rental investment, and the key trends shaping homeownership in 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boxer Sales Boost Pick n Pay FY26 Performance</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1679424</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pick n Pay’s FY26 results reveal a tale of two businesses: Boxer surges with 12.3% turnover growth, while the Pick n Pay segment posts a deeper trading loss. CEO Sean Summers discusses the turnaround plan, store resets, labor restructuring, the Boxer share sale, and how the retailer is navigating shifting consumer behavior and rising cost pressures. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Boxer Sales Boost Pick n Pay FY26 Performance</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Africa Day &amp; AfCFTA: Turning Continental Unity into Economic Power</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Africa Day, we explore how the African Continental Free Trade Area could reshape the continent’s economic future. Jason Hamilton breaks down why AfCFTA is Africa’s most important growth lever, how global turmoil is creating new trade openings, and what SMEs, manufacturers, and tech innovators can gain from a fully integrated African market. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Africa Day &amp; AfCFTA: Turning Continental Unity into Economic Power</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Africa Day, we explore how the African Continental Free Trade Area could reshape the continent’s economic future. Jason Hamilton breaks down why AfCFTA is Africa’s most important growth lever, how global turmoil is creating new trade openings, and what SMEs, manufacturers, and tech innovators can gain from a fully integrated African market.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Altron FY2026 operating profit climbs 25% after three-year turnaround</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Altron delivered another standout performance—operating profit up 25%, headline earnings up 34%, and cash generation of R1.9bn. CEO Werner Kapp joins Kaya Biz to unpack Netstar’s R1bn EBITDA milestone, FinTech’s rapid scale-up, the shift to annuity revenue, and what’s next for the group’s multi-platform strategy. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Altron FY2026 operating profit climbs 25% after three-year turnaround</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Altron delivered another standout performance—operating profit up 25%, headline earnings up 34%, and cash generation of R1.9bn. CEO Werner Kapp joins Kaya Biz to unpack Netstar’s R1bn EBITDA milestone, FinTech’s rapid scale-up, the shift to annuity revenue, and what’s next for the group’s multi-platform strategy.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Paymenow data shows SA workers lose 40% of purchasing power.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new Paymenow analysis shows South African workers have lost more than 40% of their purchasing power over the past decade—even as headline inflation stayed within target. Rene Richter, Reward & Benefits Lead Advisor at Paymenow, joins Kaya Biz to unpack why wages aren’t keeping up, how transport and utilities are crushing household budgets, and why employers must rethink reward strategies in 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Paymenow data shows SA workers lose 40% of purchasing power.</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new Paymenow analysis shows South African workers have lost more than 40% of their purchasing power over the past decade—even as headline inflation stayed within target. Rene Richter, Reward & Benefits Lead Advisor at Paymenow, joins Kaya Biz to unpack why wages aren’t keeping up, how transport and utilities are crushing household budgets, and why employers must rethink reward strategies in 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Inside Investec’s Strong 2026 SA Performance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investec SA has delivered a robust full‑year performance in a tough macro environment. CEO Cumesh Moodliar joins Kaya Biz to unpack the 5.2% rise in SA operating profit, strong momentum in specialist banking, wealth inflows, digital transformation, and what the bank expects from the South African economy heading into 2027. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside Investec’s Strong 2026 SA Performance</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Investec SA has delivered a robust full‑year performance in a tough macro environment. CEO Cumesh Moodliar joins Kaya Biz to unpack the 5.2% rise in SA operating profit, strong momentum in specialist banking, wealth inflows, digital transformation, and what the bank expects from the South African economy heading into 2027.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Oceana H1 Results: Lucky Star Shines as Fishmeal Stumbles</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oceana Group has delivered a resilient set of interim results despite a 6% drop in revenue. Lucky Star and Wild Caught Seafood carried the half‑year, while Fishmeal & Fish Oil struggled under weak catch volumes and global pricing pressure. CFO Zaf Mahomed joins Kaya Biz to break down margins, cash flow strength, debt reduction, and what consumers can expect from Lucky Star pricing and supply in the months ahead. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Oceana H1 Results: Lucky Star Shines as Fishmeal Stumbles</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>18:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oceana Group has delivered a resilient set of interim results despite a 6% drop in revenue. Lucky Star and Wild Caught Seafood carried the half‑year, while Fishmeal & Fish Oil struggled under weak catch volumes and global pricing pressure. CFO Zaf Mahomed joins Kaya Biz to break down margins, cash flow strength, debt reduction, and what consumers can expect from Lucky Star pricing and supply in the months ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Stats SA Explains April’s Sharp Inflation Rise to 4%</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1678019</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s inflation rate surged to 4.0% in April, driven by fuel, transport, and housing pressures. Stats SA’s Patrick Kelly unpacks the numbers, the 1.1% month‑on‑month spike, and what’s behind the dramatic swing in transport inflation. We explore regional differences, goods vs. services inflation, and what this means for households and policymakers heading into the SARB’s May meeting. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stats SA Explains April’s Sharp Inflation Rise to 4%</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s inflation rate surged to 4.0% in April, driven by fuel, transport, and housing pressures. Stats SA’s Patrick Kelly unpacks the numbers, the 1.1% month‑on‑month spike, and what’s behind the dramatic swing in transport inflation. We explore regional differences, goods vs. services inflation, and what this means for households and policymakers heading into the SARB’s May meeting.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Southern Sun Earnings Surge on Domestic Travel Boom</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1678017</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern Sun delivered a strong FY26 performance, with income up 9% and domestic travel driving a major rebound. CEO Marcel von Aulock discusses the second‑half surge, rising occupancy, R600 million in refurbishments, and the return of major events. We also explore offshore challenges, the impact of geopolitical tensions, and how the group’s net cash position sets up future expansion. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Southern Sun Earnings Surge on Domestic Travel Boom</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Southern Sun delivered a strong FY26 performance, with income up 9% and domestic travel driving a major rebound. CEO Marcel von Aulock discusses the second‑half surge, rising occupancy, R600 million in refurbishments, and the return of major events. We also explore offshore challenges, the impact of geopolitical tensions, and how the group’s net cash position sets up future expansion.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>4% Inflation and the SARB’s Next Move</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With inflation back at 4% and oil‑driven risks rising, the SARB faces a critical decision next week. Economist Sifiso Skenjana unpacks the April CPI print, the credibility of the new 3% target, and whether a rate hike is now on the table. We discuss real interest rates, global financial conditions, and what households and small businesses should prepare for in the months ahead. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>4% Inflation and the SARB’s Next Move</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>15:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With inflation back at 4% and oil‑driven risks rising, the SARB faces a critical decision next week. Economist Sifiso Skenjana unpacks the April CPI print, the credibility of the new 3% target, and whether a rate hike is now on the table. We discuss real interest rates, global financial conditions, and what households and small businesses should prepare for in the months ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>PMBEJD Warns of Hunger Risk as Prices Rise</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The national household food basket jumped 2.3% in April — the steepest rise in years. PMBEJD’s Mervyn Abrahams explains how fuel price spikes are already filtering into food costs, why minimum‑wage earners face a survival crisis, and how nutritional shortfalls are becoming a national security concern. We discuss urgent policy interventions and practical advice for families under pressure. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>PMBEJD Warns of Hunger Risk as Prices Rise</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The national household food basket jumped 2.3% in April — the steepest rise in years. PMBEJD’s Mervyn Abrahams explains how fuel price spikes are already filtering into food costs, why minimum‑wage earners face a survival crisis, and how nutritional shortfalls are becoming a national security concern. We discuss urgent policy interventions and practical advice for families under pressure.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>SA’s Housing Market: Resilient but Cooling</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[House price growth slows to 5.4% as supply constraints keep the market supported. FNB’s Koketso Mano unpacks demand trends, rental inflation, construction stagnation, and the risks posed by global financial tightening. Is the resilience sustainable — and is 2026 still a good year to buy? <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA’s Housing Market: Resilient but Cooling</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[House price growth slows to 5.4% as supply constraints keep the market supported. FNB’s Koketso Mano unpacks demand trends, rental inflation, construction stagnation, and the risks posed by global financial tightening. Is the resilience sustainable — and is 2026 still a good year to buy?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Famous Brands Delivers Double‑Digit Growth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Famous Brands posts a resilient set of results in a tough consumer environment — with revenue up 5.6%, HEPS up 12.1%, and a higher dividend payout. CEO Darren Hele breaks down value‑driven consumer behaviour, cost pressures, the Midrand Cold Storage Facility, and the turnaround strategy for Signature Brands. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Famous Brands Delivers Double‑Digit Growth</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Calgro M3 Accelerates Megaproject Build</title>
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					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Calgro M3 Accelerates Megaproject Build</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Cash Isn’t Enough: Why Employees Are Still Under Pressure</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Salary increases averaged 5.43%, yet employees are withdrawing retirement savings at near‑record levels. Remchannel MD Lindiwe Sebesho explains why pay alone isn’t easing financial strain, how benefits are shifting, what two-pot withdrawals reveal, and why employers need integrated, high-impact reward strategies to support well-being. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cash Isn’t Enough: Why Employees Are Still Under Pressure</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>12:25</itunes:duration>
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		<title>WeBuyCars H1 Volumes Up, Margins Tight</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WeBuyCars delivered strong volume growth and record buying and selling months despite a deflationary used-car market. Chief Strategy Officer Willem Klopper breaks down revenue growth, margin pressure, supermarket expansion, the Inspectify tech rollout, and the strategic GoBid acquisition — plus what buyers and sellers can expect next. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>WeBuyCars H1 Volumes Up, Margins Tight</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Astral’s 348% Profit Surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Astral Foods posted a dramatic rebound, with operating profit up 348% and revenue rising 11%. CEO Gary Arnold explains the “stars aligning,” the turnaround in the Poultry Division, feed‑cost relief, import pressures, vaccination strategy, and what the next six months hold for SA’s most affordable protein. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Astral’s 348% Profit Surge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>19:41</itunes:duration>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>How Tourism Is Carrying SA’s Economy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks new data showing how tourism is outperforming the rest of the economy — supporting 1.9 million jobs, driving R665bn in domestic travel spend, and positioning the sector to reach 10.3% of GDP by 2035. We explore provincial performance, consumer trends, and the risks that could slow momentum. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Tourism Is Carrying SA’s Economy</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>10:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks new data showing how tourism is outperforming the rest of the economy — supporting 1.9 million jobs, driving R665bn in domestic travel spend, and positioning the sector to reach 10.3% of GDP by 2035. We explore provincial performance, consumer trends, and the risks that could slow momentum.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Turning Tourism Momentum into Jobs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa welcomed 10.5 million tourists in 2025—surpassing pre‑pandemic levels. But the real opportunity lies in how tourism can drive jobs and regional development. ANEW Hotels’ Alan Campbell explains why travel demand remains resilient, how tourism supports wider economic activity, and what policy shifts are needed to unlock long‑term growth. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Turning Tourism Momentum into Jobs</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>13:15</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Pivot Point: South Africa’s Tourism Turning Point</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domestic tourism is becoming South Africa’s most reliable driver of sector resilience. Mashoto Mokgethi, Head of Domestic Tourism at SA Tourism, joins us to discuss Indaba 2026, shifting travel behaviour, rising local spend, and the strategy behind the Sho’t Left movement. A deep dive into how South Africans are rediscovering their own country. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Pivot Point: South Africa’s Tourism Turning Point</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Inside Your Pocket: The Spaza Economy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s informal economy is far more powerful than most people realize. Shop2Shop’s Annelene Dippenaar explains how spaza shops circulate money locally, support manufacturers, and create jobs where formal retail doesn’t reach. We unpack the R20‑to‑economy value chain, the daily challenges traders face, and the tools that could transform township entrepreneurship. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside Your Pocket: The Spaza Economy</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Karooooo’s delivers record subscriber growth.</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1676139</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto joins Kaya Biz to unpack a strong FY2026 performance: 16% subscriber growth, 19% subscription revenue, and a bold investment push into sales capacity and AI-driven productivity. We explore margin pressure, global expansion, and why the company is confident about delivering up to 24% revenue growth in FY2027. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Karooooo’s delivers record subscriber growth.</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto joins Kaya Biz to unpack a strong FY2026 performance: 16% subscriber growth, 19% subscription revenue, and a bold investment push into sales capacity and AI-driven productivity. We explore margin pressure, global expansion, and why the company is confident about delivering up to 24% revenue growth in FY2027.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Spotify on Powering Africa’s Music Talent</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spotify is investing in Africa’s creator economy—from artist education to studio access and global visibility. Jocelyne Muhutu‑Rémy discusses royalties, financial inclusion, emerging genres, and how Spotify is shaping the future of African music. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Spotify on Powering Africa’s Music Talent</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Spotify is investing in Africa’s creator economy—from artist education to studio access and global visibility. Jocelyne Muhutu‑Rémy discusses royalties, financial inclusion, emerging genres, and how Spotify is shaping the future of African music.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Ekasinomics – SmartStart drives township education.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SmartStart has just won the 2026 Skoll Award for Social Innovation. Lilja Lakic explains how a women‑led, community‑owned early learning model is transforming townships, empowering 15 000 micro‑entrepreneurs and reaching 160 000 children weekly—with a target of one million by 2030. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ekasinomics – SmartStart drives township education.</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:44</itunes:duration>
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		<title>SME Funding Demand &amp; Repayments Surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[GroWise Capital reports its strongest portfolio performance since inception, with rising approval rates, bigger deal sizes, and improved repayment behaviour across all segments. Jonti Strimling breaks down what’s driving SME resilience — and which sectors are powering new demand. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SME Funding Demand &amp; Repayments Surge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>16:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[GroWise Capital reports its strongest portfolio performance since inception, with rising approval rates, bigger deal sizes, and improved repayment behaviour across all segments. Jonti Strimling breaks down what’s driving SME resilience — and which sectors are powering new demand.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: A New Pathway for MSME Funding</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Access to finance remains the biggest hurdle for South Africa’s small businesses. Finfind CEO Darlene Menzies explains how a new partnership with the Durban Chamber is helping MSMEs become funding‑ready—from automated matching tools to centralized funder databases and data‑driven insights <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: A New Pathway for MSME Funding</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>17:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Transnet opens rail lines to 11 operators</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa's state rail firm Transnet SOC Ltd. today granted 11 private companies concessions to operate trains on its freight network. This is an effort to put forward necessary reforms that are expected to improve logistical bottlenecks that have constrained economic growth. For more on this, we're joined by Moshe Motlohi, TRIM CEO. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Transnet opens rail lines to 11 operators</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>5:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa's state rail firm Transnet SOC Ltd. today granted 11 private companies concessions to operate trains on its freight network. This is an effort to put forward necessary reforms that are expected to improve logistical bottlenecks that have constrained economic growth. For more on this, we're joined by Moshe Motlohi, TRIM CEO.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Dipula delivers a 20% distributable earnings jump</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1675719</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dipula Properties posts a 20% jump in interim distributable earnings, boosted by strategic acquisitions, stronger tenant retention, and a growing solar footprint. CEO Izak Petersen unpacks the numbers, the outlook for retail‑led property, and why Dipula has upgraded its full‑year guidance. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Dipula delivers a 20% distributable earnings jump</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dipula Properties posts a 20% jump in interim distributable earnings, boosted by strategic acquisitions, stronger tenant retention, and a growing solar footprint. CEO Izak Petersen unpacks the numbers, the outlook for retail‑led property, and why Dipula has upgraded its full‑year guidance.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Boss Babes Is Using Tech for Good</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boss Babes has grown into one of SA’s most influential digital empowerment platforms. Founder Kovini Moodley shares how intentional tech use, mental‑health advocacy, mentorship and #ShareSisonke are driving national impact — and what’s next for this fast‑growing social‑impact movement. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Boss Babes Is Using Tech for Good</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Boss Babes has grown into one of SA’s most influential digital empowerment platforms. Founder Kovini Moodley shares how intentional tech use, mental‑health advocacy, mentorship and #ShareSisonke are driving national impact — and what’s next for this fast‑growing social‑impact movement.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA’s E‑commerce Repositioning</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1675203</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new cross‑border e‑commerce report signals a shift: consumers now prioritise certainty over low prices. SAIEA’s Zandile Nzalo breaks down slowing growth, trust gaps, logistics pressures, and how local platforms and SMEs can compete in a market where reliability is the new currency. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA’s E‑commerce Repositioning</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new cross‑border e‑commerce report signals a shift: consumers now prioritise certainty over low prices. SAIEA’s Zandile Nzalo breaks down slowing growth, trust gaps, logistics pressures, and how local platforms and SMEs can compete in a market where reliability is the new currency.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Shifting SA’s Unemployment Curve</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1675201</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 32.9%, adding more than 330,000 people to the jobless ranks. YES, CEO Ravi Naidoo goes beyond the numbers — unpacking structural barriers, demand‑led job creation, township value chains, and the bold interventions needed to shift the youth employment trajectory. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Shifting SA’s Unemployment Curve</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 32.9%, adding more than 330,000 people to the jobless ranks. YES, CEO Ravi Naidoo goes beyond the numbers — unpacking structural barriers, demand‑led job creation, township value chains, and the bold interventions needed to shift the youth employment trajectory.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Navigating Rising Market Volatility</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1675199</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Global tensions, surging oil prices and inflation fears have shaken markets. Allan Gray's Jithen Pillay explains why defensive positioning matters, how to avoid one‑way bets, and what smart diversification looks like in an unpredictable 2026 investment lan dscape. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Navigating Rising Market Volatility</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>16:33</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global tensions, surging oil prices and inflation fears have shaken markets. Allan Gray's Jithen Pillay explains why defensive positioning matters, how to avoid one‑way bets, and what smart diversification looks like in an unpredictable 2026 investment lan dscape.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Ford &amp; the Future of SA Agriculture</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1675198</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Live from NAMPO 2026, Ford’s Neale Hill unpacks how the brand is powering resilience in South Africa’s agricultural economy. From farmer capability needs to the next evolution of the Ranger, we explore industrialisation, technology, and the future of farming in a high‑pressure environment. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ford &amp; the Future of SA Agriculture</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Live from NAMPO 2026, Ford’s Neale Hill unpacks how the brand is powering resilience in South Africa’s agricultural economy. From farmer capability needs to the next evolution of the Ranger, we explore industrialisation, technology, and the future of farming in a high‑pressure environment.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Wealth Creation – Investing at Any Age</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1674761</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[From TFSAs to retirement annuities, Nedbank’s Vanesha Palani breaks down smart strategies for every life stage. Whether you’re 22 or 62, this episode shows how to start investing, avoid common behavioural traps, and build long‑term financial resilience. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Wealth Creation – Investing at Any Age</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From TFSAs to retirement annuities, Nedbank’s Vanesha Palani breaks down smart strategies for every life stage. Whether you’re 22 or 62, this episode shows how to start investing, avoid common behavioural traps, and build long‑term financial resilience.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Vodacom’s R167bn Year</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1674760</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[From a 22.9% jump in headline earnings to a massive fintech expansion, Vodacom’s FY2026 results signal strong momentum. Group CEO Shameel Joosub unpacks Safaricom consolidation, network investment, rising energy costs, and the next phase of Vision 2030. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Vodacom’s R167bn Year</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>10:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From a 22.9% jump in headline earnings to a massive fintech expansion, Vodacom’s FY2026 results signal strong momentum. Group CEO Shameel Joosub unpacks Safaricom consolidation, network investment, rising energy costs, and the next phase of Vision 2030.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Redefine fy revenue up 2.4%, improves outlook</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1674758</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Redefine Properties posted a resilient first half, lifting distributable income and dividends despite sector headwinds. CFO Ntobeko Nyawo explains the numbers behind the performance. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Redefine fy revenue up 2.4%, improves outlook</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Redefine Properties posted a resilient first half, lifting distributable income and dividends despite sector headwinds. CFO Ntobeko Nyawo explains the numbers behind the performance.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Investment Trends Shaping SA’s Energy Transition</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa is emerging as a climate tech hotspot — from CCS to hydrogen, nuclear, and long‑duration storage. Margo‑Ann Werner, an expert in climate innovation and low‑carbon investment, breaks down investor appetite, regulatory gaps, government incentives, and the role of AI in grid optimisation. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Investment Trends Shaping SA’s Energy Transition</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Tharisa’s $550m Underground Expansion Leap</title>
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					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tharisa’s $550m Underground Expansion Leap</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Careers Corner: What Employers Can &amp; Can’t Do as Costs Rise</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1674754</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As global instability pushes up costs, employers face tough decisions. CDH’s Rashaad Dadoo unpacks unilateral changes, consultation duties, wage pressure, hybrid work, and how to stay compliant while keeping operations sustainable. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Careers Corner: What Employers Can &amp; Can’t Do as Costs Rise</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How to Build Tax‑Free Wealth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[TFSAs remain one of SA’s most powerful wealth-building tools—if used correctly. Vutlhari Nkuna from Concept Wealth explains contribution limits, lifetime caps, common mistakes, and how to choose the right long‑term investment mix. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How to Build Tax‑Free Wealth</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[TFSAs remain one of SA’s most powerful wealth-building tools—if used correctly. Vutlhari Nkuna from Concept Wealth explains contribution limits, lifetime caps, common mistakes, and how to choose the right long‑term investment mix.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Fuel spikes SA farming pressures.</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1673751</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diesel is up more than R12/liter since January, squeezing margins across the agricultural value chain. FNB’s Paul Makube explains the impact on grains, livestock, and exports. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fuel spikes SA farming pressures.</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Diesel is up more than R12/liter since January, squeezing margins across the agricultural value chain. FNB’s Paul Makube explains the impact on grains, livestock, and exports.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Global Surge, Local Grind: April’s market review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Global equities delivered their strongest month since 2020, powered by megacap tech, while the JSE eked out a modest gain. Anchor Capital’s Peter Little joins us for his April review of markets. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Global Surge, Local Grind: April’s market review</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global equities delivered their strongest month since 2020, powered by megacap tech, while the JSE eked out a modest gain. Anchor Capital’s Peter Little joins us for his April review of markets.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>PIVOT POINT: Leading SARS Forward</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Newly appointed SARS Commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu reflects on his journey through public finance, his early priorities, the compliance challenges ahead, and how SARS is preparing for a digital, cross‑border tax future. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>PIVOT POINT: Leading SARS Forward</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>35:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Newly appointed SARS Commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu reflects on his journey through public finance, his early priorities, the compliance challenges ahead, and how SARS is preparing for a digital, cross‑border tax future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Fuel Prices Shape SA’s Economy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent economist John Loos breaks down the ripple effects of fuel price hikes on households, inflation, retail, property, and the Reserve Bank’s policy path. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Fuel Prices Shape SA’s Economy</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Independent economist John Loos breaks down the ripple effects of fuel price hikes on households, inflation, retail, property, and the Reserve Bank’s policy path.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Fuel Relief &amp; SA’s Fragile Recovery — Momentum’s Outlook</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1673299</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Momentum economist Tshiamo Masike unpacks the IMF’s latest global outlook, the impact of Middle East tensions on energy prices, and what rising fuel costs mean for inflation, the rand, and South Africa’s growth prospects. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fuel Relief &amp; SA’s Fragile Recovery — Momentum’s Outlook</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Momentum economist Tshiamo Masike unpacks the IMF’s latest global outlook, the impact of Middle East tensions on energy prices, and what rising fuel costs mean for inflation, the rand, and South Africa’s growth prospects.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>National Fuel Update with FIASA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[FIASA CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo explains why South Africa’s fuel supply is “stable but tight,” what’s driving diesel strain, and how tanker shortages and above‑normal demand are affecting motorists and businesses ahead of the latest price hike. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>National Fuel Update with FIASA</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FIASA CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo explains why South Africa’s fuel supply is “stable but tight,” what’s driving diesel strain, and how tanker shortages and above‑normal demand are affecting motorists and businesses ahead of the latest price hike.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Fuel Retailers Under Strain — SAPRA on Margins</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAPRA’s Lebo Ramolahloane unpacks the tough realities facing service station owners—from razor‑thin margins and load‑shedding costs to rising crime and calls for margin reform. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fuel Retailers Under Strain — SAPRA on Margins</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SAPRA’s Lebo Ramolahloane unpacks the tough realities facing service station owners—from razor‑thin margins and load‑shedding costs to rising crime and calls for margin reform.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Fuel Spending Drops 35%: What Discovery’s Data Reveals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discovery Insure data shows a dramatic 35% drop in fuel spend and a 28% fall in transactions as motorists respond to April’s price hikes. CEO Robert Attwell explains the behavioral shifts, the rise of ride‑hailing, and what this means for mobility and affordability in SA. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fuel Spending Drops 35%: What Discovery’s Data Reveals</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discovery Insure data shows a dramatic 35% drop in fuel spend and a 28% fall in transactions as motorists respond to April’s price hikes. CEO Robert Attwell explains the behavioral shifts, the rise of ride‑hailing, and what this means for mobility and affordability in SA.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Taxi Fares Rise as Fuel Costs Surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taxi fares across SA are increasing by R2–R6 locally and up to R30 on long‑distance routes. SANTACO spokesperson Rebecca Phala discusses the pressures on operators, commuter impact, and what further hikes could mean. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Taxi Fares Rise as Fuel Costs Surge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>How Fuel Prices Are Changing Car Buying in SA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fuel is no longer just a running cost—it's reshaping how South Africans choose, afford, and finance their cars. WesBank Senior Economist Thanda Sithole explains shifting buyer behavior. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Fuel Prices Are Changing Car Buying in SA</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>SA Vehicle Sales Hit Best April Since 2013</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1672829</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s new vehicle market surged 13% year-on-year in April, even as exports slipped and fuel-driven cost pressures rose. Naamsa Chief Economist Dr. Paulina Mamogobo unpacks the data. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA Vehicle Sales Hit Best April Since 2013</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>20:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s new vehicle market surged 13% year-on-year in April, even as exports slipped and fuel-driven cost pressures rose. Naamsa Chief Economist Dr. Paulina Mamogobo unpacks the data.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rebuilding SA’s Industrial Base</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1672373</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bridgestone SA MD Jacques Rikhotso warns that South Africa’s industrial foundations are eroding fast, with tire production falling sharply and imports surging past 10 million units. We explore what this means for jobs, competitiveness, and the urgent interventions needed to rebuild industrial resilience. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rebuilding SA’s Industrial Base</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bridgestone SA MD Jacques Rikhotso warns that South Africa’s industrial foundations are eroding fast, with tire production falling sharply and imports surging past 10 million units. We explore what this means for jobs, competitiveness, and the urgent interventions needed to rebuild industrial resilience.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>South Africa’s Trade Strategy in a Geopolitical Maze</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prof. Siphamandla Zondi explains why the global rules-based order is collapsing—and how South Africa is being squeezed between BRICS+ ambitions and Western market dependence. We unpack foreign‑policy incoherence, localization strategy, EV transition risks, and what a future‑proof trade strategy should look like. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa’s Trade Strategy in a Geopolitical Maze</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prof. Siphamandla Zondi explains why the global rules-based order is collapsing—and how South Africa is being squeezed between BRICS+ ambitions and Western market dependence. We unpack foreign‑policy incoherence, localization strategy, EV transition risks, and what a future‑proof trade strategy should look like.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>PMI Back Above 50: Real Momentum or Temporary Bounce?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1672372</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Economist Sello Sekele analyzes the Absa PMI’s rise to 52.6—the first expansion in seven months. We unpack front-loaded demand, weak exports, rising cost pressures, and why manufacturers remain hesitant to hire despite improving activity. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>PMI Back Above 50: Real Momentum or Temporary Bounce?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Economist Sello Sekele analyzes the Absa PMI’s rise to 52.6—the first expansion in seven months. We unpack front-loaded demand, weak exports, rising cost pressures, and why manufacturers remain hesitant to hire despite improving activity.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Local Sourcing Could Create 34,000 Jobs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LSF CEO Irshaad Kathrada breaks down new research showing South Africa could add R8 billion in manufacturing output and 34,000 jobs by 2030 through deeper retail localization. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Local Sourcing Could Create 34,000 Jobs</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LSF CEO Irshaad Kathrada breaks down new research showing South Africa could add R8 billion in manufacturing output and 34,000 jobs by 2030 through deeper retail localization.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Coface on South Africa’s Economic Future</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1672369</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coface Chief Africa Economist Aroni Chaudhuri explains why South Africa’s GDP per capita remains below 2007 levels and what this says about the country’s long‑term stagnation. We unpack liquidations, PPI data, energy stability, and how Middle East tensions could trigger an inflation shock for SA in the months ahead. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Coface on South Africa’s Economic Future</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coface Chief Africa Economist Aroni Chaudhuri explains why South Africa’s GDP per capita remains below 2007 levels and what this says about the country’s long‑term stagnation. We unpack liquidations, PPI data, energy stability, and how Middle East tensions could trigger an inflation shock for SA in the months ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>The Unseen Household Tax of Global Tensions</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1671642</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Old Mutual’s Financial Education Programme Manager, Thabo Hollo explains how global geopolitical tensions — from oil supply shocks to inflation risks — are silently eroding household budgets. He outlines the four steps consumers should take now to protect their financial wellbeing. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The Unseen Household Tax of Global Tensions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Old Mutual’s Financial Education Programme Manager, Thabo Hollo explains how global geopolitical tensions — from oil supply shocks to inflation risks — are silently eroding household budgets. He outlines the four steps consumers should take now to protect their financial wellbeing.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How to Stay Financially Afloat in 2026</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With inflation rising, fuel costs climbing, and real salaries slipping, more households are using credit just to get through the month. Momentum’s Salem Nyati breaks down the behavioural shifts, the warning signs of debt distress, and the practical steps families can take to regain control. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How to Stay Financially Afloat in 2026</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>9:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With inflation rising, fuel costs climbing, and real salaries slipping, more households are using credit just to get through the month. Momentum’s Salem Nyati breaks down the behavioural shifts, the warning signs of debt distress, and the practical steps families can take to regain control.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>How Online Gambling Is Reshaping SA Spending</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1671640</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online betting has overtaken casinos as South Africa’s biggest gambling channel. Reona Chetty from Vouch SA explains the data behind the boom, the behavioural patterns emerging in card transactions, and the financial red flags households should watch for. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Online Gambling Is Reshaping SA Spending</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Online betting has overtaken casinos as South Africa’s biggest gambling channel. Reona Chetty from Vouch SA explains the data behind the boom, the behavioural patterns emerging in card transactions, and the financial red flags households should watch for.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>SA Salary Index: Why Real Earnings Are Falling Behind</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africans are earning slightly more on paper — but losing ground in reality. Economist Elize Kruger unpacks the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, the 1% real decline in earnings, and why rising fuel prices and corporate caution could squeeze households even further in 2026. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SA Salary Index: Why Real Earnings Are Falling Behind</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africans are earning slightly more on paper — but losing ground in reality. Economist Elize Kruger unpacks the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, the 1% real decline in earnings, and why rising fuel prices and corporate caution could squeeze households even further in 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new Verto report warns that currency volatility is now a bigger threat to SME margins than logistics. Rumbi Shoniwa from Verto SA explains how FX swings erode profits and the practical steps SMEs can take to protect themselves. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Currency Volatility Is Hitting South African SMEs</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new Verto report warns that currency volatility is now a bigger threat to SME margins than logistics. Rumbi Shoniwa from Verto SA explains how FX swings erode profits and the practical steps SMEs can take to protect themselves.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Engineering Through Headwinds: Leoka’s 10‑Year Growth Story</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leoka Engineering founder Katlego Makgata reflects on a decade of building a 100% Black‑owned EPCM firm in one of South Africa’s toughest sectors. We discuss OR Tambo’s mission‑critical operations and the digital innovations shaping the next era of African engineering. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Engineering Through Headwinds: Leoka’s 10‑Year Growth Story</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>18:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leoka Engineering founder Katlego Makgata reflects on a decade of building a 100% Black‑owned EPCM firm in one of South Africa’s toughest sectors. We discuss OR Tambo’s mission‑critical operations and the digital innovations shaping the next era of African engineering.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: The New Rules of SME Resilience in 2026</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merchant Capital CTO David Reynders joins us to unpack how South African SMEs are navigating a volatile economy. We explore cash‑flow discipline, cost‑cutting without damaging growth, and why “cash buys you time.” <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: The New Rules of SME Resilience in 2026</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Merchant Capital CTO David Reynders joins us to unpack how South African SMEs are navigating a volatile economy. We explore cash‑flow discipline, cost‑cutting without damaging growth, and why “cash buys you time.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>South Africa’s Fuel Relief Extended</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The government has extended the temporary fuel levy cut—but what does this mean for inflation, household budgets, and the Reserve Bank’s rate path? PSG Chief Economist Johann Els explains. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa’s Fuel Relief Extended</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government has extended the temporary fuel levy cut—but what does this mean for inflation, household budgets, and the Reserve Bank’s rate path? PSG Chief Economist Johann Els explains.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Easter on a Budget: How South Africans Navigated the Fuel Spike</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lightstone Retail’s Mohit Narotam breaks down new mobility data showing how South Africans re‑engineered their Easter travel plans to beat one of the biggest fuel hikes in years. From early departures to shorter trips and smarter refueling <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Easter on a Budget: How South Africans Navigated the Fuel Spike</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lightstone Retail’s Mohit Narotam breaks down new mobility data showing how South Africans re‑engineered their Easter travel plans to beat one of the biggest fuel hikes in years. From early departures to shorter trips and smarter refueling]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Making B‑BBEE Work for Growth</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1670712</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEF General Counsel Karishma Govender joins us to unpack new research on managers’ perceptions of B‑BBEE. We explore why transformation remains essential. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Making B‑BBEE Work for Growth</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[NEF General Counsel Karishma Govender joins us to unpack new research on managers’ perceptions of B‑BBEE. We explore why transformation remains essential.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Is SA’s Construction Sector Turning?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Economist Dr. Roelof Botha analyzes the latest Afrimat Construction Index alongside Operation Vulindlela’s reform dashboard. With construction activity rising for a second quarter, we ask whether reforms in energy, logistics, and water are finally translating into real‑world infrastructure momentum. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is SA’s Construction Sector Turning?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Economist Dr. Roelof Botha analyzes the latest Afrimat Construction Index alongside Operation Vulindlela’s reform dashboard. With construction activity rising for a second quarter, we ask whether reforms in energy, logistics, and water are finally translating into real‑world infrastructure momentum.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Long‑Term Investing in Uncertain Markets</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With global conflict, inflation swings, and rapid AI disruption, investors are feeling the pressure. Horacia Naidoo‑McCarthy from Allan Gray explains how to avoid emotional decision‑making, anchor to fundamentals, and maintain long‑term discipline when markets feel unfamiliar and unpredictable. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Long‑Term Investing in Uncertain Markets</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With global conflict, inflation swings, and rapid AI disruption, investors are feeling the pressure. Horacia Naidoo‑McCarthy from Allan Gray explains how to avoid emotional decision‑making, anchor to fundamentals, and maintain long‑term discipline when markets feel unfamiliar and unpredictable.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Tracking South Africa’s Reform Agenda</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1670710</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Econometrix Chief Economist Dr. Azar Jammine breaks down the latest Operation Vulindlela progress report. We explore where reforms are gaining traction—from energy restructuring to freight logistics—and where bottlenecks remain. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tracking South Africa’s Reform Agenda</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>20:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Econometrix Chief Economist Dr. Azar Jammine breaks down the latest Operation Vulindlela progress report. We explore where reforms are gaining traction—from energy restructuring to freight logistics—and where bottlenecks remain.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Inside the SpendTrend26 Report</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1670708</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner joins Kaya Biz to unpack the SpendTrend26 report, revealing how South Africans are becoming more disciplined, more digital, and more value‑driven. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside the SpendTrend26 Report</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner joins Kaya Biz to unpack the SpendTrend26 report, revealing how South Africans are becoming more disciplined, more digital, and more value‑driven.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Bitcoin at the Fed’s Crossroads</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1670176</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bitcoin briefly touched a 12‑week high before pulling back—but with spot ETFs seeing some of their strongest inflows of the cycle, the market is shifting fast. Rob Price, CIO of Sound Money Capital, explains whether Bitcoin is still trading like a high‑beta macro asset or evolving into true sound money. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Bitcoin at the Fed’s Crossroads</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bitcoin briefly touched a 12‑week high before pulling back—but with spot ETFs seeing some of their strongest inflows of the cycle, the market is shifting fast. Rob Price, CIO of Sound Money Capital, explains whether Bitcoin is still trading like a high‑beta macro asset or evolving into true sound money.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/3827">Kaya Biz</source>
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		<title>Oil’s Hidden Risks &amp; Gold’s War Paradox</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1670175</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil is stuck near $90–95, but portfolio manager John Haslett, says the market is being held up by physical bottlenecks, not real fundamentals. He also unpacks why gold is falling during a major war and how inflation expectations are overpowering safe‑haven demand. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
					<category>Business News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Oil’s Hidden Risks &amp; Gold’s War Paradox</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Gugulethu Mfuphi</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<description><![CDATA[Franc unveils South Africa’s first-ever Wealth Score, revealing that financial habits—not income—are the strongest predictor of financial health. We unpack why SA’s national score is 45/100 and the behavior gap between knowing and doing with Dr. Thomas Brennan, founder and CEO of Franc. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With financial pressure rising, more South Africans are turning to credit to stay afloat. NDCA Chair René Moonsamy explains the difference between good and bad credit. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>]]></description>
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