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<p>Eskom recently hosted the Expo for Young Scientists. The Expo aims to encourage the youth of Africa to participate in Science and innovation activities.</p>


Africa’s future scientists showcased at expo

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<p>This week South Africa received its first batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from India. This marks the start of the vaccine rollout plan. The question remains, in terms of what South Africa&#8217;s options are in funding the vaccination programme. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Johann Els, Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group and Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec.</p>


How will SA fund its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines?

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<p>Inward investment was a key focus at the Mining Indaba this week. Government leaders and mining companies met virtually to discuss the way forward, amid the Covid-19 impact on the mining value chain. Joining CNBC Africa for more are Thabo Mokoena, Director General at the South African Department of Mineral Resources &#038; Energy; Fortune Mojapelo, CEO at Bushveld Minerals &#038; Neal Froneman, CEO at Sibanye-Stillwater.</p>


Mining Indaba: How the mining industry is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Following a volatile year for economies, Alexander Forbes has identified key economic trends that will drive economic recovery this year and beyond. Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Alexander Forbes on the key drivers that will shape SA’s economy in 2021

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<p>The rand has been on a wild ride; with the currency in the short term earning the reputation of being the world’s most volatile currency.</p>


Anchor Capital’s 2021 outlook for the SA rand

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<p>Ford has announced that it will invest $1 billion in its South African manufacturing operations. This is the largest investment that the carmaker has made since its establishment in South Africa; and one of the largest investments in the country’s automotive industry as a whole. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Andrea Cavallaro, Director of Operations at Ford International Markets Group.</p>


Ford announces $1billion investment in SA

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<p>Last week, at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda; South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the world’s wealthiest countries to stop hoarding vaccines. Ramaphosa cautioned that some countries have ordered more supplies of vaccines than they need &#8211; saying that this is counter-productive to the global recovery effort. Joining CNBC Africa for more on vaccine nationalism is Kuseni Dlamini, Chairman of Aspen.</p>


Aspen Chair warns against hogging of COVID-19 vaccines by rich nations

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<p>The tourism industry has been the hardest hit, as a result of Covid-19. The labour-intensive sector accounts for 2.9 per cent of South Africa’s economy and approximately 1.5 million jobs.</p>


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Kubayi-Ngubane criticises travel bans, explains how the AfCFTA will boost SA tourism

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<p>The fight against COVID-19 is becoming more intense, with the vaccine rollout in South Africa starting this month.</p>


Why vaccine nationalism is a lose-lose strategy in fight against COVID-19

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<p>Covid-19 has accelerated the need for digital transformation, to build inclusive economic growth in Africa. Technology is also set to play a big role on trade across the continent, with the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. Naspers South Africa CEO, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Naspers SA CEO: Why digital transformation is key to driving inclusive growth in Africa

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<p>As we know, the 2021 African Union Summit is taking place next week. The leaders will elect a new Commission, which is the body’s secretariat, for the next four years. One of the officials elected will be the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Joining CNBC Africa is one of the candidates for the position &#8211; Fatoumata Tambajang, the Former Vice President of The Gambia.</p>


Fatoumata Tambajang on what her candidacy for Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission means

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<p>Toyota South Africa will be manufacturing and selling the brand-new Corolla Cross in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2021.</p>


Toyota SA CEO calls for end to dumping of second-hand vehicles in Africa

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<p>The 34th African Union Summit is scheduled to take place next week. This is where heads of state will meet to leverage African Arts, Culture and Heritage. Joining CNBC Africa to provide a preview of the summit is Paul-Simon Handy, Senior Regional Advisor at the Institute for Security Studies for Dakar and Addis Ababa.</p>


Here’s what to expect at the upcoming 34th African Union Summit

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<p>Moody&#8217;s has a negative outlook for the South African banking sector. The ratings agency says operating conditions remain challenging, with economic growth stubbornly low. Constantinos Kypreos, Senior Vice President at Moody’s joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Moody’s: Negative outlook for SA banks

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<p>Prospects for further stimulus under the Joe Biden presidency in the United States have supported risk assets. UBS has said that it maintains an overall “risk on” asset allocation.</p>


UBS upgrades emerging markets equities

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<p>Growth in the South African agricultural economy seems to be unstoppable. While the economy was shattered in 2020, the sector expanded, beating expectations. Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Excessive rainfall threatens agricultural output in Southern Africa

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<p>Renergen has contracted with three companies for the engineering studies of Phase 2 of the Virginia Gas Project in Free State.</p>


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Africa’s future scientists showcased at expo

How will SA fund its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines?

Mining Indaba: How the mining industry is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

Alexander Forbes on the key drivers that will shape SA’s economy in 2021

Anchor Capital’s 2021 outlook for the SA rand

Ford announces $1billion investment in SA

Aspen Chair warns against hogging of COVID-19 vaccines by rich nations

Kubayi-Ngubane criticises travel bans, explains how the AfCFTA will boost SA tourism

Why vaccine nationalism is a lose-lose strategy in fight against COVID-19

Naspers SA CEO: Why digital transformation is key to driving inclusive growth in Africa

Fatoumata Tambajang on what her candidacy for Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission means

Toyota SA CEO calls for end to dumping of second-hand vehicles in Africa

Here’s what to expect at the upcoming 34th African Union Summit

Moody’s: Negative outlook for SA banks

UBS upgrades emerging markets equities

Excessive rainfall threatens agricultural output in Southern Africa

Renergen contracts three companies to complete feasibility studies for Virginia Gas Project

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Africa’s future scientists showcased at expo

How will SA fund its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines?

Mining Indaba: How the mining industry is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

Alexander Forbes on the key drivers that will shape SA’s economy in 2021

Anchor Capital’s 2021 outlook for the SA rand

Ford announces $1billion investment in SA

Aspen Chair warns against hogging of COVID-19 vaccines by rich nations

Kubayi-Ngubane criticises travel bans, explains how the AfCFTA will boost SA tourism

Why vaccine nationalism is a lose-lose strategy in fight against COVID-19

Naspers SA CEO: Why digital transformation is key to driving inclusive growth in Africa

Fatoumata Tambajang on what her candidacy for Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission means

Toyota SA CEO calls for end to dumping of second-hand vehicles in Africa

Here’s what to expect at the upcoming 34th African Union Summit

Moody’s: Negative outlook for SA banks

UBS upgrades emerging markets equities

Excessive rainfall threatens agricultural output in Southern Africa

Renergen contracts three companies to complete feasibility studies for Virginia Gas Project

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