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<p>In a struggling economy, South Africans finds themselves removing luxury goods from their budget.</p>


SA jewellery maker Nungu Diamonds looks to tell a different story about industry

SA jewellery maker Nungu Diamonds looks to tell a different story about the industry




<p>Gina Schoeman speaks to Godfrey Mutizwa to unpack the economic cost of the violent protests and looting in the trade hubs of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.</p>


Counting the cost of violent looting to SA’s economy

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<p>As South Africa starts counting the cost of the recent violence, the country is also faced with the long-term costs of the instability. Ratings agency, S&#038;P global has the country at three levels below investment grade with a stable outlook. Joining CNBC Africa is Ravi Bhatia  Director and Lead Analyst at S&#038;P Global Ratings.</p>


Ratings agency weighs in on impact of civil unrest in SA

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<p>So how much has the violence and looting we have seen since late last week cost the economy? CNBC Africa is joined by Nicky Weimar, Chief Economist at Nedbank and Andre Cilliers Currency strategist at TreasuryONE.</p>


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How the on-going civil unrest threatens economic recovery in South Africa

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<p>There is no question that South Africa&#8217;s image has taken a direct hit from the on-going violence. So what are the authorities doing about it? Joining CNBC Africa for more is Thandi Tobias, Chairperson of Brand SA.</p>


How the on-going violence threatens investor confidence in SA

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<p>The unrest in South Africa under the guise of former President Jacob Zuma’s incarceration has included the burning of trucks and blockages of main transport routes. The South African Chamber is Commerce &#038; Industry has noted however that the violence has been happening intermittently, even before Zuma’s jailing. So what really is going on? Gavin Kelly, CEO of The Road Freight Association joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Road Freight Association CEO on how the unrest impacts SA’s economy

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<p>Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital joins CNBC Africa to unpack the company’s strategy and asset allocation for the third quarter of 2021.</p>


SA equities: Where to find value

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<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation last night asking for law and order to prevail. However pocketed looting continued and as some places intensified.  Arson and more serious criminality increased and the army was deployed but sufficient control has not been established. CNBC Africa is joined by Peter Montalto, Head of Capital Markets Research at Intellidex and Tilman Kolb, Emerging Markets Analyst, UBS Global Wealth Management CIO.</p>


Here’s how foreign investors

Here’s how foreign investors, markets are reacting to the unrest in SA

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<p>Violence gripped South Africa’s main economic hubs for a fifth day after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. At least 30 people have been killed with damage estimated at more than 2 billion rand so far. While stocks gained, the rand dropped for a second day. Joining CNBC Africa to assess the cost of the disruptions is Business Unity South Africa’s Cas Coovadia and Adrian Saville, Investment Specialist at General Capital.</p>


Counting the cost of South Africa’s political unrest

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<p>With unrest in parts of the country persisting today, questions remain on whether the damage caused during the looting will be covered by insurance. Cedric Masondo, Managing Director of Sasria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Unrest in SA : Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

Unrest in SA: Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

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<p>The World Bank says South Africa&#8217;s growth could reach 4.1 per cent this year, rebounding from a record crash this year. But could it grow faster? The bank&#8217;s Lead Economist for South Africa Wolfgang Fengler joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


World Bank: SA needs to embrace entrepreneurship to drive post-COVID-19 recovery

World Bank: Why SA should embrace entrepreneurship to drive post-COVID-19 recovery

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<p>South African president Cyril Ramaphosa called in the army to quell violent protests and looting in the trade hubs of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng earlier today.</p>


SA businesses call for law and order amid violent incidents of looting

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<p>The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has weighed in on the protests. SACCI has condemned the looting of businesses but it says the violent protests have been happening intermittently now for many months and precedes the recent constitutional court ruling against the former President. So is this all about Zuma? Joining CNBC Africa for more is Alan Mukoki, CEO of SACCI.</p>


SA violence precedes Zuma ruling

SA violence precedes Zuma ruling,  says SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki

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<p>The South African National Defence Force has deployed the army to help quell  violent protests and incidents of looting that have engulfed parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. NatJOINTS spokesperson Colonel Brenda Muridili joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SANDF deploys soldiers to Gauteng

SANDF deploys soldiers to Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal amid violent protests

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<p>Cryptocurrency is playing a major role in the financial system, and more and more central banks are looking at the feasibility of digital currencies. People are calling for more regulation in the space, as fraudsters seem to be having their way. So, what is the impact of blockchain in financial governance? Monica Singer, South Africa Lead at Consensys spoke with CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Is digital currency the end of fiat money?

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<p>The United Arab Emirates&#8217; DP World announced its offer of 12.7 billion rand in cash for South Africa&#8217;s Imperial Holdings. The offer represents a 39.5 per cent premium on Imperial&#8217;s closing price on the JSE yesterday. Imperial Logistics CEO,  Mohammed Akoojee spoke with CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Corrected: Imperial has 18% to 19% shareholder support for DP World offer

Corrected: Imperial has 18% to 19% shareholder support for DP World offer, says CEO

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<p>Padenga Holdings is the latest company to list on the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange since its opening in October. So far, Seed Co International is the only listing on the exchange. Justin Bgoni, CEO of Victoria Falls Securities Exchange spoke with CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa for more.</p>


South Africa

SA jewellery maker Nungu Diamonds looks to tell a different story about the industry

Counting the cost of violent looting to SA’s economy

Ratings agency weighs in on impact of civil unrest in SA

How the on-going civil unrest threatens economic recovery in South Africa

How the on-going violence threatens investor confidence in SA

Road Freight Association CEO on how the unrest impacts SA’s economy

SA equities: Where to find value

Here’s how foreign investors, markets are reacting to the unrest in SA

Counting the cost of South Africa’s political unrest

Unrest in SA: Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

World Bank: Why SA should embrace entrepreneurship to drive post-COVID-19 recovery

SA businesses call for law and order amid violent incidents of looting

SA violence precedes Zuma ruling, says SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki

SANDF deploys soldiers to Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal amid violent protests

Is digital currency the end of fiat money?

Corrected: Imperial has 18% to 19% shareholder support for DP World offer, says CEO

Victoria Falls Securities Exchange scores second listing

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South Africa

SA jewellery maker Nungu Diamonds looks to tell a different story about the industry

Counting the cost of violent looting to SA’s economy

Ratings agency weighs in on impact of civil unrest in SA

How the on-going civil unrest threatens economic recovery in South Africa

How the on-going violence threatens investor confidence in SA

Road Freight Association CEO on how the unrest impacts SA’s economy

SA equities: Where to find value

Here’s how foreign investors, markets are reacting to the unrest in SA

Counting the cost of South Africa’s political unrest

Unrest in SA: Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

World Bank: Why SA should embrace entrepreneurship to drive post-COVID-19 recovery

SA businesses call for law and order amid violent incidents of looting

SA violence precedes Zuma ruling, says SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki

SANDF deploys soldiers to Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal amid violent protests

Is digital currency the end of fiat money?

Corrected: Imperial has 18% to 19% shareholder support for DP World offer, says CEO

Victoria Falls Securities Exchange scores second listing

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