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<p>In 2006, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report sounded the alarm on health risks that could impact the economy.</p>


World Economic Forum on future global risks & lessons from COVID-19

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<p>Coming out with its latest Sub-Saharan Africa update, ABSA reports that Nigeria’s headline inflation climbed to 15.8 per cent year-on-year in December 2020. This marks a 38-month high, largely driven by a rise in food prices. Joining us for that update on Nigeria and more is Ridle Markus, an Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate &#038; Investment Banking.</p>


Rwanda ready to trade under the AfCFTA

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<p>In 2020, we saw huge appetite for Initial Public Offerings, with technology listings attracting a lot of attention from investors. According to CNBC International, IPOs have raised $8 billion so far this year. If this trend continues, IPOs could raise about $212 billion by the end of 2021. Joining CNBC Africa to give more insight is Henry Biddlecombe, Equity Analyst &#038; the Co-Manager of the Global Technology Fund at Anchor Capital.</p>


2020 was a big year for IPOs

2020 was a big year for IPOs, here’s what to expect in 2021

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<p>In an address to the nation on Monday night, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa extended adjusted level three of lockdown in South Africa. This extension came with 20 land ports of entry, including the Beitbridge post, being closed until the 15th of February. Now, the Zimborders Consortium recently secured funding for the upgrade of Beitbridge. Joining CNBC Africa to provide more detail into infrastructure plans amid the restrictions and beyond is Francois Diedrechsen, the CEO of The Zimborders Consortium.</p>


How the lockdown is affecting the Beitbridge border post upgrade

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<p>The Forus Group has created a digital exchange, which will serve as a platform for Africa to do business and to provide access to capital.</p>


FORUS collaborates with central banks to issue digital currency

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<p>Anchor Capital has released its quarterly review of the major themes affecting markets. The Navigator, as they call it, gives an overview of Anchor’s current strategy and asset allocation.</p>


Anchor’s Peter Armitage on major themes affecting markets in Q1 2021

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<p>It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the South African retail sector. The industry has had to adapt to various COVID-19 restrictions, a smaller consumer pocket and changing habits. Investment Analyst, Christopher Gilmour joins CNBC Africa to provide insight into the performance of retail.</p>


Here’s how SA’s retail sector fared over the festive season

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<p>Finance professionals have had to rethink their roles in business. This, as finance operations are forced to embrace emerging technologies. Disruption has indeed created megatrends in the Finance space. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the future of finance is Cedric Miller, Chief Financial Officer at Altron.</p>


How technology is shifting the role of finance professionals

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<p>Today, Uganda is choosing its President &#8211; between a former pop star and its long serving President who is seeking a third term. There have been many issues in the run up to the election, and we also need to look at the economic impact of it all. CNBC Africa’s Arnold Kwizera shares more details.</p>


Ugandans head to polls amid internet blackout

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<p>It may be a new year, but the challenges are still the same in many economies. The damage from the shock of COVID-19 has surely spilled over into 2021. According to ratings agency Moody’s, Sub-Saharan African sovereigns will grapple with slow recovery. To give more detail on this negative outlook, CNBC Africa spoke with by Kelvin Dalrymple, Vice President &#038; Senior Credit Officer at Moody&#8217;s.</p>


COVID-19 fallout weighs heavily on Sub-Saharan African sovereigns

COVID-19 fallout to weigh heavily on SSA sovereigns in 2021

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<p>Many African countries, while facing fiscal challenges, were forced to increase government expenditure to support their economies amid COVID-19. With rising debt and decreased revenue, many sank into recession. Joining CNBC Africa to provide an outlook on the trends for these economies in 2021 is Daniel Kavishe, Economist for Sub-Saharan Africa at Rand Merchant Bank.</p>


RMB on Africa’s economic outlook for 2021

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<p>The South African consumer faced many challenges in 2020. Pockets were under pressure due to decreased employment, pay cuts and business closures. There was a shift in credit demand; and spending habits and methods changed with faster growth in e-commerce. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss these trends is Tendani Mantshimuli, Consumer Economist at Liberty and Linah Maigurira, Head of Retail at Google South Africa.</p>


SA consumer finances to remain under pressure in 2021

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<p>As people embrace the work-from-home concept, trends in the housing market are changing. The preferences of home buyers are shifting, with people relying on technology more for work, education and connecting with loved ones. This will have implications on home prices in many locations. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the changes in the housing market is Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Senior Economist at FNB.</p>


Here’s how working remotely is impacting SA’s real estate sector

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<p>As mentioned earlier, South Africa’s manufacturing output slid by 3.5 per cent year on year in November 2020. On a seasonally adjusted basis, production declined by 1.3 per cent, compared with October. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the headwinds and opportunities in the sector is Miyelani Maluleke, Economist at ABSA Corporate &#038; Investment Banking.</p>


How will a second wave affect manufacturing recovery in SA?

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s rand has pulled back to two-month lows even as economic activity picks up after the Christmas break and a benign global backdrop. Bianca Botes, Executive Director at Peregrine Treasury Solutions joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What lies ahead for the South African rand in 2021?

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa last night closed 20 of the country&#8217;s land borders including the busy Beitbridge border as corona virus infections surge after the holiday break. But with a weakened economy, the President resisted calls to impose further restrictions on economic activity by keeping the country on level 3. Political Analyst, Ongama Mtimka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ramaphosa faces difficult balancing act by keeping SA on level 3 lockdown

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<p>The markets have been filled with festive cheer so far this year.  Many investors are feeling upbeat, motivated by hopes of more economic stimulus and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.</p>


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World Economic Forum on future global risks & lessons from COVID-19

Rwanda ready to trade under the AfCFTA

2020 was a big year for IPOs, here’s what to expect in 2021

How the lockdown is affecting the Beitbridge border post upgrade

FORUS collaborates with central banks to issue digital currency

Anchor’s Peter Armitage on major themes affecting markets in Q1 2021

Here’s how SA’s retail sector fared over the festive season

How technology is shifting the role of finance professionals

Ugandans head to polls amid internet blackout

COVID-19 fallout to weigh heavily on SSA sovereigns in 2021

RMB on Africa’s economic outlook for 2021

SA consumer finances to remain under pressure in 2021

Here’s how working remotely is impacting SA’s real estate sector

How will a second wave affect manufacturing recovery in SA?

What lies ahead for the South African rand in 2021?

Ramaphosa faces difficult balancing act by keeping SA on level 3 lockdown

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World Economic Forum on future global risks & lessons from COVID-19

Rwanda ready to trade under the AfCFTA

2020 was a big year for IPOs, here’s what to expect in 2021

How the lockdown is affecting the Beitbridge border post upgrade

FORUS collaborates with central banks to issue digital currency

Anchor’s Peter Armitage on major themes affecting markets in Q1 2021

Here’s how SA’s retail sector fared over the festive season

How technology is shifting the role of finance professionals

Ugandans head to polls amid internet blackout

COVID-19 fallout to weigh heavily on SSA sovereigns in 2021

RMB on Africa’s economic outlook for 2021

SA consumer finances to remain under pressure in 2021

Here’s how working remotely is impacting SA’s real estate sector

How will a second wave affect manufacturing recovery in SA?

What lies ahead for the South African rand in 2021?

Ramaphosa faces difficult balancing act by keeping SA on level 3 lockdown

2021 should be a year of implementation for SA, says economist

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