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<p>The African Continental Free Trade Area holds immense potential for the social and economic development of Africa. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how the project can boost trade and resilience in the continent is Chido Munyati, Acting Head of Africa at the World Economic Forum.</p>


WEF’s Munyati on how to strengthen intra-African trade

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<p>The South African insurance industry has been in and out of the courts. The insurers had been refusing to pay out claims, saying that business interruption was caused by lockdowns, and not COVID-19. After losing the court cases, insurance companies are now processing the claims. Joining CNBC Africa to look at the current insurance landscape and the future is Ryan Woolley, the CEO at Insurance Claims Africa.</p>


Insurance industry needs to restore credibility

Insurance industry needs to restore credibility, faith – Insurance Claims Africa CEO

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<p>African Bank went from a profit to a loss for the year ended September 2020. However, even under a subdued economy, the bank extended its customer value proposition and actively diversified its funding base. African Bank CFO, Gustav Raubenheimer joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


African Bank swings into loss as pandemic hits economy

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<p>The South African business environment has been under immense pressure since March 2020, as a result of Covid-19. Lockdown restrictions have had devastating economic consequences, with the hospitality bearing the brunt due to alcohol sales bans. Deeper engagement between stakeholders is crucial. Joining CNBC Africa to talk about the business landscape in South Africa is Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa.</p>


BLSA CEO calls on govt. for a seat at the table on economic recovery

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<p>This week, the World Economic Forum brings together world leaders to address challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a crucial year to rebuild, and this meeting will focus on creating impact and shaping the policies and partnerships needed in 2021. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Lee Howell, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum.</p>


WEF: Here’s what’s on the agenda at #Davos2021

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<p>The steel industry has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged, which it believes will relieve pressures on consumers. This is as Covid-19 slashed production and sales forecasts for the manufacturing industry. Joining CNBC Africa for insight into the sector is Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa.</p>


What the low-interest rate environment means for SA’s steal industry

What the low-interest rate environment means for SA’s steel industry

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<p>Endeavor South Africa is empowering high-impact entrepreneurs, reporting significant growth in the portfolio. This has resulted in a 4-fold increase in capital raising. Antonia Bothner, Capital Markets Lead at Endeavor South Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Endeavor SA: Why it’s a good time to invest in disruptors

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<p>Food and oil price action in the fourth quarter of 2020 was just the start of a volatile pattern that emerging markets are likely to face throughout the whole of 2021. The countries with higher food weights in their inflation baskets stand out as the most vulnerable. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that risk and more is Simon Quijano-Evans, Chief Economist at Gemcorp.</p>


What can emerging markets expect from a Biden presidency?

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<p>Keeping interest rates unchanged, South Africa&#8217;s Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said that monetary policy continues to be accommodative; adding that it continues to support economic growth. He added, however, that the country needs to cultivate prudent economic conditions and structural reforms. Joining CNBC Africa for that conversation is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec and Johann Els, Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group.</p>


Economists unpack Kganyago’s rate decision & economic outlook for 2021

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<p>The first Monetary Policy Meeting for the year is underway. In a Reuters poll conducted last week, the majority of Economists forecasted that the repo rate would remain unchanged and a small minority predicted a rate cut of 25 basis points. In the last meeting of 2020, rates remained steady, after the Reserve Bank cut rates by 300 basis points during the year. Arthur Kamp, Chief Economist at Sanlam Investments joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


First MPC meeting of 2021: What will the SARB do?

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<p>Economies all over the world lost trillions of dollars due to COVID-19, with small and medium sized businesses being heavily impacted. However, SMEs are set to be one of the winners, with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the landscape for these businesses is Dr. Ebiekure Eradiri, Secretary-General of the All Africa Association for Small &#038; Medium Enterprises joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How African SMEs can leverage the AfCFTA for growth

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<p>The African Development Bank today hosted the Africa Investment Conference. This brought United Kingdom and African businesses together, to discuss investment and partnership opportunities. This comes at an interesting time, amid the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Wale Shonibare, Director for Energy Financial Solutions, Policy &#038; Regulation at the African Development Bank.</p>


UK-Africa Investment Conference seeks to strengthen business ties

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<p>The South African hospitality industry has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions imposed. Alcohol sales bans have resulted in less profits and therefore less jobs. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for the hospitality industry is Rosemary Anderson, the National Chair for the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa and Mike Ratcliffe, Chair of Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Visit Stellenbosch.</p>


New alcohol ban having a ‘devastating effect’ on SA’s wine & hospitality industry

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<p>2020 was rollercoaster ride, not just from a health perspective, but for markets as well. We saw one of the most severe sell-offs in March, but most markets are now sitting at all-time highs.</p>


Morningstar on key investing lessons from 2020

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<p>2020 tested companies and their boards, demanding rapid responses to new challenges. There has been call for Remuneration Committees to promote proportionate pay to their non-Executive Directors, which supports long term success. Andréas Horak, People &#038; Organisation Reward Co-lead at PwC joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


These are the trends that shaped executive remuneration in 2020

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<p>African micro-insurance fintech aYo Holdings has broken through the 10 million customer mark, in under four years. The company has evolved into a major player in the space, by adopting a ‘pay as you go’ insurance model. Joining CNBC Africa to take a look at the business is Marius Botha, CEO at aYo Holdings.</p>


aYo Holdings CEO shares where he sees the biggest opportunities for growth

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<p>There was an uptick in confidence in the “other services” sector in the fourth quarter of 2020. Confidence in the sector jumped from 17 points in the third quarter to 27 in the final quarter of last year. However, that is still lower than the 34 points recorded the year before. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the survey is George Kershoff, Deputy Director at the Bureau for Economic Research.</p>


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WEF’s Munyati on how to strengthen intra-African trade

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African Bank swings into loss as pandemic hits economy

BLSA CEO calls on govt. for a seat at the table on economic recovery

WEF: Here’s what’s on the agenda at #Davos2021

What the low-interest rate environment means for SA’s steel industry

Endeavor SA: Why it’s a good time to invest in disruptors

What can emerging markets expect from a Biden presidency?

Economists unpack Kganyago’s rate decision & economic outlook for 2021

First MPC meeting of 2021: What will the SARB do?

How African SMEs can leverage the AfCFTA for growth

UK-Africa Investment Conference seeks to strengthen business ties

New alcohol ban having a ‘devastating effect’ on SA’s wine & hospitality industry

Morningstar on key investing lessons from 2020

These are the trends that shaped executive remuneration in 2020

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WEF’s Munyati on how to strengthen intra-African trade

Insurance industry needs to restore credibility, faith – Insurance Claims Africa CEO

African Bank swings into loss as pandemic hits economy

BLSA CEO calls on govt. for a seat at the table on economic recovery

WEF: Here’s what’s on the agenda at #Davos2021

What the low-interest rate environment means for SA’s steel industry

Endeavor SA: Why it’s a good time to invest in disruptors

What can emerging markets expect from a Biden presidency?

Economists unpack Kganyago’s rate decision & economic outlook for 2021

First MPC meeting of 2021: What will the SARB do?

How African SMEs can leverage the AfCFTA for growth

UK-Africa Investment Conference seeks to strengthen business ties

New alcohol ban having a ‘devastating effect’ on SA’s wine & hospitality industry

Morningstar on key investing lessons from 2020

These are the trends that shaped executive remuneration in 2020

aYo Holdings CEO shares where he sees the biggest opportunities for growth

Other Services Sector: How the sector has been impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns

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