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<p>Digital technologies are the most penetrated human invention in history but can it deliver on promises of inclusive growth, and what advantages does it bring to the future of Africa? CNBC Africa talks digitalisation with Raghav Prasad, Division President for Sub-Saharan Africa, Mastercard and Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business, The Fletcher School, Tufts University.</p>


World Economic Forum: How digital technologies can deliver inclusive growth in Africa

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters sat down with Sabine Dall&#8217;Omo, CEO of Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa for a frank discussion on dealing with xenophobia, SA’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s economic plan and why East Africa is an investment hotspot&#8230;.</p>


Why Siemens believes East Africa is an investment hotspot

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<p>President of MPedigree, Bright Simons says businesses must commit responsibly to a social transformation agenda. To discuss this and more on the sidelines of the recently concluded World Economic Forum on Africa, Bright Simons joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor for more.</p>


MPedigree’s Bright Simons on the role OF business in moral transformation, inclusivity in Africa

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<p>The Nasdaq Stock Exchange is working with many African capital markets to improve functionality and efficiency. Michèle Carlsson, MD for Africa and the Middle East spoke with CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fifi Peters about how Nasdaq is partnering with African stock exchanges on fintech innovations.</p>


How Nasdaq is partnering with African stock exchanges on fintech innovations

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<p>Following from last week’s WEF Africa discussions, CNBC Africa’s Nozipho Mbanjwa spoke with Shamina Singh, Executive Vice President, Sustainability &amp; Founder and President, Center for Inclusive Growth and Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion about the recent partnership between MasterCard and Accion.</p>


World Economic Forum: Mastercard, Accion partner to enhance entrepreneurship across Africa

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<p>Mixed reactions are pouring in from all over the world after the death of former President of Zimbabwe and leader of Zanu PF, Robert Mugabe – having ruled Zimbabwe for 39 years. Zimbabwean Political Analyst, Ibbo Mandaza joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Political Analyst Ibbo Mandaza reflects on Mugabe’s legacy

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<p>Regional Chief Operating Officer for Allianz Africa, Delphine Maidou says the digital gap in Africa is expanding and could worsen unemployment statistics on the continent. To discuss this on the sidelines of the just-concluded World Economic Forum on Africa, Delphine Maidou joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor for more.</p>


Allianz Africa’s Delphine Maidou on the creation of tech-hubs to curb unemployment

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<p>Although Africa’s economic growth is expected to continue strengthening, it is not fast enough to address persistent fiscal and account deficits as well as unsustainable debt. How can leaders create the necessary environment to enforce policies and deliver the intended outcomes?&#8230;</p>


WEF Africa Debate: Africa’s Economic Update

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<p>The next generation of mobile networks, 5G, promises ultra-high capacity, gigabit speeds, and ultra-low latency.  The groundwork for 5G has been laid by network operators that have invested in fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) networks over the past 20 years. Fixed wireless access will increase demand for fibre in homes and small businesses.  What does 5G hold in store for us?&#8230;</p>


WEF Africa Debate: The Road to 5G in Africa

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<p>4IR Driving Domestic and Foreign Investments in Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone is the topic for a panel discussion on the side-lines of WEF Africa in Cape Town. The panel will address topics such as the Special Economic Zones programme; KwaZulu-Natal’s natural and built infrastructure; ease of doing business in the province; and how the RBDIZ contributes to job creation and economic development in KZN&#8230;.</p>


WEF Debate: 4IR Driving Domestic & Foreign Investments in Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone

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<p>Mark Elliott, division president of Mastercard, Southern Africa spoke about its new report on “The future of payments in South Africa”.</p>


World Economic Forum: The future of payments in SA

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<p>CNBC Africa spoke with the Chairperson of Transnet, Popo Molefe about the challenges that face the industry due to advancements that have been brought on by the fourth industrial revolution.</p>


Popo Molefe on challenges facing SA’s railway industry

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<p>Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was at WEF Africa to send the message that the Southern African nation is open for business. He spoke to CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters on this and dealing with its currency crisis.</p>


Zimbabwe is working on currency challenges – Mnangagwa

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<p>Following the spate of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, many businesses with African operations have been affected as property and stock has been damaged and violence against employees has resulted in death. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on business leaders and the police top brass to find a solution to the ongoing violence against other Africans in South Africa. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kopano Gumbi spoke with SACCI CEO, Alan Mikoki for more.</p>


The cost of xenophobic attacks on businesses in Africa

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<p>CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fifi Peters spoke with the Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on the future of state owned enterprises in South Africa.</p>


World Economic Forum: Minister Pravin Gordhan on the future of SOEs in SA

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<p>Human well-being and economic activities can only thrive on a healthy planet. How can African leaders come together to protect our natural environment?</p>


WEF Africa Debate: The Nature Economy

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<p>CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor caught up with Mohan Vivekanandan, Group Executive for Origination and Client Coverage at the Development Bank of Southern Africa on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Cape Town and discussed DBSA&#8217;s role in financing development projects on the continent.</p>


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World Economic Forum: How digital technologies can deliver inclusive growth in Africa

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MPedigree’s Bright Simons on the role OF business in moral transformation, inclusivity in Africa

How Nasdaq is partnering with African stock exchanges on fintech innovations

World Economic Forum: Mastercard, Accion partner to enhance entrepreneurship across Africa

Political Analyst Ibbo Mandaza reflects on Mugabe’s legacy

Allianz Africa’s Delphine Maidou on the creation of tech-hubs to curb unemployment

WEF Africa Debate: Africa’s Economic Update

WEF Africa Debate: The Road to 5G in Africa

WEF Debate: 4IR Driving Domestic & Foreign Investments in Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone

World Economic Forum: The future of payments in SA

Popo Molefe on challenges facing SA’s railway industry

Zimbabwe is working on currency challenges – Mnangagwa

The cost of xenophobic attacks on businesses in Africa

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World Economic Forum: How digital technologies can deliver inclusive growth in Africa

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World Economic Forum: Mastercard, Accion partner to enhance entrepreneurship across Africa

Political Analyst Ibbo Mandaza reflects on Mugabe’s legacy

Allianz Africa’s Delphine Maidou on the creation of tech-hubs to curb unemployment

WEF Africa Debate: Africa’s Economic Update

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WEF Debate: 4IR Driving Domestic & Foreign Investments in Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone

World Economic Forum: The future of payments in SA

Popo Molefe on challenges facing SA’s railway industry

Zimbabwe is working on currency challenges – Mnangagwa

The cost of xenophobic attacks on businesses in Africa

World Economic Forum: Minister Pravin Gordhan on the future of SOEs in SA

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