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<p>Naspers reported a jump in earnings that the group called the strongest to-date. Group Chief Financial Officer, Basil Sgourdos joins CNBC Africa to break down the numbers.</p>


Naspers reports 23% jump in FY group revenue

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<p>One of the characteristics we have been accustomed to when it comes to cryptocurrency is high volatility. However, we have seen more and more institutional investors buying into this investment. On today’s Crypto Corner, we will be having a conversation on the investment principles that you should consider when investing on the crypto market. Tino Mombo, Actuarial Analyst at Novare Actuaries &#038; Consultants joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>The Johannesburg Stock Exchange was one of the sponsors that hosted the inaugural two-day South Africa Tomorrow Investor conference &#8211; that is ending today. We do know the economic disruption that Covid-19 has caused. And investment is needed to accelerate South Africa’s economic recovery. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what came out of the conference is Valdene Reddy, the Director of Capital Markets at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.</p>


JSE’s Valdene Reddy unpacks key takeaways from the South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference

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<p>With countries around the world tightening and loosening lockdown restrictions, workers in many sectors have been left with little or no income. One such sector is the performing arts. Well, the Henley Business School says it has the answer: teach musicians to have an entrepreneurial mindset! Joining CNBC Africa for more is Barry van Zyl, Chairperson of the Henley Africa Alumni Community.</p>


Henley: Why creatives should develop an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate pandemic

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<p>South Africa is working towards boosting its vaccine manufacturing capacity as the country battles the third wave of the pandemic. Biovac established 17 years ago to build local vaccine manufacturing capability, says there still a lot of work to be done.  Dr Morena Makhoana, CEO of the Biovac Institute.</p>


Biovac Institute on Africa’s readiness to  manufacture Covid-19 vaccines

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<p>As Africa finds itself in the midst of a third wave, the vaccine roll-out is picking-up speed. Almost 12 million people are now fully vaccinated; however, it is still less than one percent of Africa’s population.Joining CNBC Africa for more is Doctor Thierno Balde, Programme Manager for Operational Partnerships at the World Health Organisation in Africa.</p>


Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave

Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave, says WHO

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<p>How peaceful is the world? The 2021 Global Peace Index has dropped by 0.06 per cent, making this the 9th time that global peace has deteriorated. The index by the Institute for economics and peace says the economic impact of violence cost the global economy $14.96 trillion . Joining CNBC Africa for more  is Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa at the Institute for Economics and Peace.</p>


IEP: Here’s how much violence

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

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<p>Business Unity South Africa is among the business groups that have paid tribute to former Eskom Chair Jabu Mabuza, who died yesterday. In statement, BUSA President, Sipho Pityana said The passing of Mabuza is tragic, devastating and a great loss for business and South Africa. He joins CNBC Africa to reflect on the life of Mabuza.</p>


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BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of  Jabu Mabuza

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s mining industry has been thrown in some tailwinds in the recent while. Higher commodity prices have sweetened profits, and last week President Ramaphosa increased the threshold for electricity self-generation for companies to 100 megawatts. The proof of the good environment for mining was seen in the first quarter GDP numbers, with mining being one of the biggest drivers for economic growth. Joining CNBC Africa for a conversation on the mining landscape in South Africa is Neal Froneman, the CEO at Sibanye-Stillwater.</p>


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Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction, says Sibanye CEO

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<p>Pollution and decreasing carbon emissions is a global challenge with countries working on ways to make a smaller carbon footprint.</p>


Renaissance Capital: How  the EU carbon tariffs could  impact African economies

Renaissance Capital: How  the proposed EU carbon tariffs could  impact African economies

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<p>Tomorrow is Youth Day in South Africa and over 43per cent of the country&#8217;s young people are unemployed. Well, a company called SAPIN suggests property is the answer to this problem.  They insist their plan will ensure that more black South Africans own land, and use their land to create generational wealth. Andrew Walker, CEO and Founder The SA Property Investors Network joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector

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<p>Alexander Forbes has reported 4 per cent growth in headline earnings per share for the year ended March. This is from the prior comparable period. The company also reported 29 per cent rise in assets under administration, with assets under management surpassing the R400 billion mark. Joining CNBC Africa to review the numbers is Dawie de Villiers, CEO at Alexander Forbes.</p>


Alexander Forbes eyes acquisitions after insurance sale to Sanlam

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s agricultural sector is having such a good season that confidence in the industry reached a record high in the second quarter of 2021. The Agribusiness Confidence Index reached 75 points in the quarter &#8211; accelerating from 64 points in the first quarter. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the figures is Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.</p>


SA’s agribusiness confidence reaches record high in second quarter

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<p>East African countries yesterday presented their respective FY2021/22 budgets and S&#038;P Global Ratings affirmed Uganda’s B/B foreign and local currency long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings. Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist for Absa Corporate &#038; Investment Banking joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


S&P Global affirms Uganda’s B/B foreign and local currency

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<p>The G7 Summit in Cornwall, UK came to a close yesterday. President Ramaphosa answered questions about the outcome of this summit at a media briefing, speaking about the vaccine commitments, vaccine inequalities, vaccine support and economic challenges many African countries face. CNBC Africa spoke to Professor Mosa Moshabela, Chairperson: Standing Committee on Health Academy of Science of South Africa for more.</p>


G7 leaders pledge billion COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries

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<p>The Foschini Group has reported an 80.8per cent slump in headline earnings per share for the year ended March. This is from the prior comparable period. The retailer swung to an operational loss, hurt by Covid-19 lockdowns &#8211; with its United Kingdom business being hit the hardest. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zinathi Gquma spoke with TFG CEO, Anthony Thunstrom to review the numbers.</p>


TFG sees decline in headline earnings on COVID-19 impact

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<p>This week, we saw the price of bitcoin jumping above $37 000  &#8211; with the announcement that Central American country El Salvador passed a law to adopt the cryptocurrency as a legal tender. This is amid the crackdown on cryptocurrencies that we have seen in China in recent weeks, and also discouraging tweets from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Tone Vays, Blockchain and Bitcoin Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Naspers reports 23% jump in FY group revenue

Here’s what you need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

JSE’s Valdene Reddy unpacks key takeaways from the South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference

Henley: Why creatives should develop an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate pandemic

Biovac Institute on Africa’s readiness to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines

Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave, says WHO

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of Jabu Mabuza

Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction, says Sibanye CEO

Renaissance Capital: How the proposed EU carbon tariffs could impact African economies

SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector

Alexander Forbes eyes acquisitions after insurance sale to Sanlam

SA’s agribusiness confidence reaches record high in second quarter

S&P Global affirms Uganda’s B/B foreign and local currency

G7 leaders pledge billion COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries

TFG sees decline in headline earnings on COVID-19 impact

El Salvador passes law to adopt bitcoin as legal tender

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South Africa

Naspers reports 23% jump in FY group revenue

Here’s what you need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

JSE’s Valdene Reddy unpacks key takeaways from the South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference

Henley: Why creatives should develop an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate pandemic

Biovac Institute on Africa’s readiness to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines

Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave, says WHO

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of Jabu Mabuza

Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction, says Sibanye CEO

Renaissance Capital: How the proposed EU carbon tariffs could impact African economies

SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector

Alexander Forbes eyes acquisitions after insurance sale to Sanlam

SA’s agribusiness confidence reaches record high in second quarter

S&P Global affirms Uganda’s B/B foreign and local currency

G7 leaders pledge billion COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries

TFG sees decline in headline earnings on COVID-19 impact

El Salvador passes law to adopt bitcoin as legal tender

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