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<p>Most businesses were hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are yet to recover. But just how bad was the damage? A non-profit company called BeyondCOVID has compiled a report to quantify the damage. Some of the numbers they have gathered are that 21 per cent of businesses polled are closed, although 64 per cent of them indicated they do expect to reopen. Lings Naidoo, Director &#038; Joint-Founder at BeyondCOVID joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This is how SA’s small businesses were hit hardest by COVID-19

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<p>Covid-19 has accelerated the shift in office market trends. We are now left with the question: Does location matter? However, just this week, Citigroup Chief Jane Fraser said that the blurring of lines between work and home is simply not sustainable. Keillen Ndlovu, Head of Listed Property Funds at Stanlib joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How working remotely is impacting SA’s office market space

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<p>Columbia University’s 17th Africa Economic Forum is currently taking place. The student-led collaboration is evaluating the progress being made on the continent amid Covid-19, and discussing solutions to the pressing issues will likely that challenge Africa&#8217;s post-pandemic recovery. Oheneba Ama Nti Osei, Chair of the Columbia University Africa Economic Forum 2021 joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting tomorrow, higher electricity tariffs and inflation tariffs are said to be on the agenda. But will they make any changes?</p>


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Why this economist thinks the SARB should widen its mandate to tackle socio-economic challenges

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<p>With the material impact of Covid-19, Master Drilling&#8217;s revenue fell 17 per cent for the year ended December. Net cash generation, however, jumped 72.7 per cent. Although the group experienced a significant decline in revenue in South America, this was offset by regions such as India, Africa and Scandinavia. Master Drilling CEO, Danie Pretorius joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Master Drilling CEO on why he believes South America will deliver returns this year

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<p>Private education provider ADvTECH has reported a 6 per cent rise in headline earnings per share, for the year ended December. Revenue for the period increased by 8 per cent. The company has decided to resume the payment of dividends, citing strong cash generation, a sound balance sheet and satisfactory enrolments for 2021. ADvTECH CEO, Roy Douglas joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


ADvTECH shows resilience in tough market conditions

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<p>Attacq’s distributable income per share slumped 57.5 per cent year-on-year, for the six months ended December. Due to the impact of Covid-19, the property investment company granted rental discounts amounting to R53.8 million. The group’s liquidity did, however, improve to R1.3 billion. Jackie van Niekerk, CEO of Attacq joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Attacq sees 57.5% decline in distributable earnings due to COVID-19

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<p>Old Mutual is the latest insurance company to release their results. The company’s headline earnings took a knock of 51 per cent due to the drop in sales during the Covid-19 Pandemic. But they still declared a dividend of 35 cents per ordinary share. This is despite the prediction of a 3rd and 4th Covid-19 wave. Old Mutual CEO, Iain Williamson joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Old Mutual CEO explains decision to pay dividend despite COVID-19 challenges

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<p>The United Kingdom is part of the country’s hardest hit by the Corona virus with over 126 000 deaths to date. Through the Covax fund used to fight the pandemic around the world, the country has provided $734 million. With the UK&#8217;s foreign policy announced earlier this month in the integrated review, CNBC Africa spoke to James Duddridge, Minister of Africa in the United Kingdom for more.</p>


James Duddridge on the UK’s role in Africa’s economic recovery

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<p>With money flowing into the system from the U.S. stimulus package and monetary policy easing, Treasury yields risen to their highest levels in recent months, with the markets expressing fears over inflation. The question is, what does all this mean for emerging markets? Simon Quijano-Evans, Chief Economist at Gemcorp joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Emerging markets: What’s next?

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s economy has not been able to realise its full economic potential, largely due to power supply challenges caused by Eskom. To improve the situation, Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe announced the winning projects for emergency power procurement. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what this means is Daniel Zinman, Head of Power &#038; Infrastructure Sector Solutions at RMB &#038; Amith Singh, Head of Energy Finance at Nedbank.</p>


Unpacking SA’s energy plans & the role of banks

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<p>With the Covid-19 lockdown eased to level 1, the construction business seems to be getting back on its feet. In spite of the pandemic, sales in construction have recorded a 45.1 per cent increase year on year, and some business players believe this is a sign of green shoots for the economy. Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa, SEIFSA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Green shoots for South Africa’s construction sector

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<p>Metair has reported a 56 per cent dive in headline earnings for the year ended December 2020 and a 9 per cent drop in revenue. The company’s profit dropped by 45 per cent due to a hike in costs and impairments. The Board declared a dividend of 75 cents per share for the 2020 financial year. Riaz Haffejee, CEO at Metair joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Metair’s headline earnings tank by 56% due to COVID-19

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<p>African Rainbow Capital Investments has reported a 7.6 per cent decline in Net Asset Value per share, for the six months ended December. The company says that market sentiment and activity in certain sectors have improved, especially with the prospect of vaccines becoming available. Johan van der Merwe, Co-CEO at African Rainbow Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


African Rainbow Capital CEO shows positive outlook for 2021

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<p>Tanzanian President John Magufuli passed away last night at the age of 61. Magufuli, nicknamed “The Bulldozer” has been in power since 2015, from when he implemented sweeping reforms. Joining CNBC Africa to delve into the future of economic policy in Tanzania is Menzi Ndhlovu, Senior Analyst at Signal Risk.</p>


What President Magufuli’s death means for Tanzania’s economic policy

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<p>Exxaro’s headline earnings per share took a 2 per cent dip, for the year ended December, due to once-off costs.</p>


Exxaro sees 12% increase in revenue, declares dividend

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<p>Have you ever heard of litigation funding? It’s said to be an alternative asset class in South Africa, where investors can expect a credible return. The investment vehicle which is already established in the US and UK has an estimated market value of between $50 billion and $100 billion. Elad Smadja, CEO of legal finance firm, Taurus Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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This is how SA’s small businesses were hit hardest by COVID-19

How working remotely is impacting SA’s office market space

Here’s what to expect at Columbia University’s 17th Africa Economic Forum

Why this economist thinks the SARB should widen its mandate to tackle socio-economic challenges

Master Drilling CEO on why he believes South America will deliver returns this year

ADvTECH shows resilience in tough market conditions

Attacq sees 57.5% decline in distributable earnings due to COVID-19

Old Mutual CEO explains decision to pay dividend despite COVID-19 challenges

James Duddridge on the UK’s role in Africa’s economic recovery

Emerging markets: What’s next?

Unpacking SA’s energy plans & the role of banks

COVID-19: Green shoots for South Africa’s construction sector

Metair’s headline earnings tank by 56% due to COVID-19

African Rainbow Capital CEO shows positive outlook for 2021

What President Magufuli’s death means for Tanzania’s economic policy

Exxaro sees 12% increase in revenue, declares dividend

Taurus Capital CEO unpacks litigation funding & opportunities in Africa

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This is how SA’s small businesses were hit hardest by COVID-19

How working remotely is impacting SA’s office market space

Here’s what to expect at Columbia University’s 17th Africa Economic Forum

Why this economist thinks the SARB should widen its mandate to tackle socio-economic challenges

Master Drilling CEO on why he believes South America will deliver returns this year

ADvTECH shows resilience in tough market conditions

Attacq sees 57.5% decline in distributable earnings due to COVID-19

Old Mutual CEO explains decision to pay dividend despite COVID-19 challenges

James Duddridge on the UK’s role in Africa’s economic recovery

Emerging markets: What’s next?

Unpacking SA’s energy plans & the role of banks

COVID-19: Green shoots for South Africa’s construction sector

Metair’s headline earnings tank by 56% due to COVID-19

African Rainbow Capital CEO shows positive outlook for 2021

What President Magufuli’s death means for Tanzania’s economic policy

Exxaro sees 12% increase in revenue, declares dividend

Taurus Capital CEO unpacks litigation funding & opportunities in Africa

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