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<p>Most of us have cut down on the number of cosmetics we use simply because we are working from home. Cosmetics manufacturer Kas Africa says the industry has managed to keep afloat during the pandemic and it&#8217;s about to get even better. Kas Africa CEO Vinny Perumal  joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kas Africa CEO on how COVID-19 has impacted the cosmetic industry

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<p>It’s been a week since protests exploded in the small kingdom of eSwatini as citizens demanded greater freedoms. eSwatini is Africa last absolute monarchy. The army was deployed this week to quell the protests against King Mswati the third&#8217;s iron grip. With many fleeing the kingdom, what are the implications on the economy of eSwatini and its Southern African neighbors? Menzi Ndhlovu, Senior Analyst at Signal Risk joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s how the unrest in eSwatini could negatively  impact the Sadc region

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<p>South Africa is in the thick of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic with government having tightened the lockdown to alert level 4. The country&#8217;s vaccination programme has been described by many as slow. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Professor Richard Gordon from the South African Medical Research Council and Caryn Fenner, Technical Director at Afrigen Biologics.</p>


COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub a boost for Africa

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<p>Multinational conglomerate Matrix Petroleum is planning on setting up shop on South African soil. Matrix Petroleum is already doing business in Zimbabwe, eSwatini, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique and DRC. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this planned expansion in its portfolio is Malvin Chiwanga, CEO, Matrix Petroleum.</p>


Matrix Petroleum expands into SA market

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<p>With the work-from-home situation that we are seeing, we have seen a boost in the homebody economy. Joining CNBC Africa to talk about how her business has performed amid Covid-19 is Keneilwe Mothoa, Founder of Neimil.</p>


Neimil Founder on how the pandemic is impacting interior designers

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<p>The European Union and the Rwanda Development Board have entered a deal worth R3.6 billion Rwandan francs in order to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in that country. Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


EU, RDB partner to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in Rwanda

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<p>South Africa’s Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke released the local government audit outcomes and the picture is rather bleak. R3.47 billion in fruitless and wasteful expenditure. 86 per cent of municipalities reported non-compliance with legislation and some provinces including Kwa Zulu-Natal and the Free State were accused of being disrespectful towards regulation. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Basikopo Makamu, MEC for Co-operative Governance in the Limpopo Province and Bongani Baloyi, National Executive Committee Member at the South African Local Government Association, Salga.</p>


Salga expresses disappointment in local government audits

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<p>Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index is out, and although it recorded a slight dip of 0.4 index points, economists are warning that if the move to adjusted alert level 4 of lockdown is sustained any longer this could stall economic growth. Miyelani Maluleke, Macroeconomist at Absa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA’s Absa PMI records slight dip in June

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<p>We are already doing almost everything on our phones, from buying online to requesting a lift to wherever you would like to go. But Mastercard believes more work needs to be done to further normalize digital transactions through, financial inclusion. Raghav Prasad, Mastercard Division President for Sub-Saharan Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How digitalization can help expand financial inclusion in SSA

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<p>According to the latest Bank of America Fund Managers Survey, managers expect the economy to get stronger and inflation to get slightly hotter. All managers expect the next repo rate move to be a hike. The managers says that signs of South Africa reopening are highlighted in the normalization of the economy. John Morris, South Africa Investment Strategist at Bank of America joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Majority of fund managers have positive outlook on SA economy despite slow vaccine rollout – Survey

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<p>The International Finance Corporation – along with other Development Finance Institutions – has extended a joint financing package to South Africa’s Aspen. The 600 million euro package will help Aspen to refinance existing debt and strengthen the company’s balance sheet. This will in turn support Aspen’s operations; including production of vaccines, and other therapies in African and emerging markets. Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


DFIs extend 600mn euro joint financing package to Aspen

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<p>Is it time to re-imagine South Africa&#8217;s inflation targeting regime? CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa asked Intellidex Head of Research Peter Attard Montalto if it&#8217;s time to shake things up.</p>


Is it time for the SARB to broaden its mandate beyond inflation targeting?

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<p>With the prevalence of social media  to build personal brands and to even sell products, have you ever wondered how South African’s social media patters look? Media monitoring agency, Ornico has compiled a report on South Africa’s social media landscape. Ornico CEO, Oresti Patricios joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Social media in SA: Here’s where the big big brands are investing their money

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for a conversation on what has been moving the markets today, including the Constitutional Court ruling against Jacob Zuma is Makwe Masilela, Chief Investment Officer at Makwe Fund Managers &#038; Johann Els, Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group.</p>


Here’s how markets are reacting to the ConCourt judgement against Zuma

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<p>The Solidarity Fund has been pivotal in the fight against Covid-19 and to-date has collected R3.4 billion in donations. Some R2.3 billion has been disbursed. But how is the fund fairing in this severe third wave.? Solidarity Fund Chairman, Gloria Serobe joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the Solidarity Fund plans to support SA’s vaccination programme

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<p>The South African Constitutional Court has found former President Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 15 months behind bars. This is for failing to appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Zuma was given five days to hand himself over to the authorities. Joining CNBC Africa for analysis of this ruling is Political Analyst, Ongama Mtimka.</p>


Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system

Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system, says Political Analyst Ongama Mtimka

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<p>FNB’s Consumer Confidence Index slipped to minus 13 points in the second quarter of 2021, from a position of minus 9 in the first quarter. This latest figure reflects depressed consumer confidence levels, particularly from low-income households. Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya, Chief Economist at FNB joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Kas Africa CEO on how COVID-19 has impacted the cosmetic industry

Here’s how the unrest in eSwatini could negatively impact the Sadc region

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub a boost for Africa

Matrix Petroleum expands into SA market

Neimil Founder on how the pandemic is impacting interior designers

EU, RDB partner to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in Rwanda

Salga expresses disappointment in local government audits

SA’s Absa PMI records slight dip in June

How digitalization can help expand financial inclusion in SSA

Majority of fund managers have positive outlook on SA economy despite slow vaccine rollout – Survey

DFIs extend 600mn euro joint financing package to Aspen

Is it time for the SARB to broaden its mandate beyond inflation targeting?

Social media in SA: Here’s where the big big brands are investing their money

Here’s how markets are reacting to the ConCourt judgement against Zuma

How the Solidarity Fund plans to support SA’s vaccination programme

Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system, says Political Analyst Ongama Mtimka

SA Consumer Confidence slips in the second quarter

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Kas Africa CEO on how COVID-19 has impacted the cosmetic industry

Here’s how the unrest in eSwatini could negatively impact the Sadc region

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub a boost for Africa

Matrix Petroleum expands into SA market

Neimil Founder on how the pandemic is impacting interior designers

EU, RDB partner to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in Rwanda

Salga expresses disappointment in local government audits

SA’s Absa PMI records slight dip in June

How digitalization can help expand financial inclusion in SSA

Majority of fund managers have positive outlook on SA economy despite slow vaccine rollout – Survey

DFIs extend 600mn euro joint financing package to Aspen

Is it time for the SARB to broaden its mandate beyond inflation targeting?

Social media in SA: Here’s where the big big brands are investing their money

Here’s how markets are reacting to the ConCourt judgement against Zuma

How the Solidarity Fund plans to support SA’s vaccination programme

Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system, says Political Analyst Ongama Mtimka

SA Consumer Confidence slips in the second quarter

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