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<p>Following the sharp decline in construction activity during the second quarter, the Afrimat Construction Index has shown a remarkable improvement in the third quarter, moving back to above the 100-mark level. From July to September, the quarter-on-quarter change in the Index amounted to 69.1per cent. Joining CNBC Africa to provide more insight is Roelof Botha, Economist &#038; the Head of the Afrimat Construction Index.</p>


Residential renovations & remodeling lift SA construction in third quarter

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<p>Equities get a thumbs up. This is according to the November South African Fund Managers Survey from the Bank of America. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the report and to get an outlook on the near future is John Morris, South Africa Investment Strategist at Bank of America.</p>


Here’s where SA fund managers are looking to invest their money in 2021

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<p>A COVID-19 vaccine has become a reality, with the United Kingdom rolling out the Pfizer vaccine this week. There have been concerns about safe transportation of the vaccine, with the focus on temperature and storage. Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has developed a ground-breaking device, to simplify these logistical challenges. Stefano Marani, CEO of Renergen CEO joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Renergen develops helium powered transport solution for vaccines

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<p>There is a new airline in town. Some would say this is a strange time start a new airline, but not the team at Lift. The new player in the airline industry is co-founded by Gidon Novick, who is the former CEO of Comair and Co-Founder of  Kulula and he joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA’s newest airline set for lift-off

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<p>The South African economy has reported better than expected growth figures in the third quarter. However, the economy is still plagued by poor performance, high unemployment and fiscal challenges. What are the investment strategies needed for the coming year? Michael Bolliger, Chief Investment Officer for Emerging Markets at UBS Global Wealth Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Cautious optimism for the SA economy

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<p>With the urgency for the African continent’s economy to recover better, and with the development of the fourth industrial revolution, it is only fitting for Microsoft to get involved in investment into the continent. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the developments is Amrote Abdella, Regional Director for the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative.</p>


Microsoft invest in skills development to help grow Africa

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<p>Bitcoin has rallied to all-time highs in recent months, as the cryptocurrency rises as an alternative investment. Joining CNBC Africa to provide more insight on the performance of Bitcoin and the outlook going into the next year is Marius Reitz, General Manager for Africa at Luno.</p>


Bitcoin: A player for the future?

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<p>With a sovereign debt crisis looming in many African countries, including South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has pleaded for a global response to prevent a debt crisis in the continent. The President, who is also the Chair of the African Union, has urged private creditors to provide much needed debt relief, so that growth is not stifled in these economies. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital and Roy Mutooni, Analyst at ABSA Asset Management.</p>


How to prevent a looming debt crisis in Africa

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<p>After South Africa’s GDP contracted by 51 per cent in the second quarter, all industries recorded positive growth in the third quarter.</p>


Has SA done enough to set itself on solid a growth trajectory?

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<p>Sygnia’s headline earnings per share have climbed 67per cent, with the company raising its total dividend by 83 per cent. Assets under management and administration rose 6 per cent, amounting to R251.8 billion as at 30 September 2020. Sygnia CEO, Magda Wierzycka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Sygnia sees 67% jump in earnings

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s biggest cement maker PPC has reported a 41 per cent decline in headline earnings per share. This is for the six months ended September. The group has opted not to declare a dividend. On the bright side, cement sales have rebounded since June. PPC is also beginning to experience the positive impact of increased infrastructure spending. PPC CEO, Roland van Wijnen joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


PPC H1 HEPS down 41%

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<p>$160 million &#8211; that&#8217;s the revenue that Angola’s Privatization Program is expected to generate. The program will transfer ownership of over 190 state-owned assets to the private sector, to drive private sector growth and create jobs. Rui Oliveira, CEO of BFA Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Angola’s Privatization Program face headwinds amid COVID-19 crisis

Angola’s Privatization Program faces headwinds amid COVID-19 crisis

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<p>South Africa’s GDP rose at an annualised rate of 66 per cent in the third quarter. All industries recorded positive growth. The largest positive contributors were the manufacturing, mining and trade industries. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Tatiana Lysenko, Lead Economist for Emerging Markets at S&#038;P Global Ratings.</p>


SA economy grew 66% in third quarter as lockdown restrictions eased

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<p>As we wrap up the year and focus on economic recovery next year, it is important to look at global credit trends, with a spotlight on emerging markets. With debt piling up for countries and businesses, we are asking the question: what are the key risks for the coming year? To answer that question and more, CNBC Africa is joined by Jose Perez-Gorozpe, Head of Credit Research in Emerging Markets for S&#038;P Global Ratings.</p>


S&P’s 2021 credit outlook for emerging markets

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<p>The South African Competition Commission has been especially busy this year. This as the Commission increased its efforts in containing price gouging on essential items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining CNBC Africa to give an overview on the work that has been done in 2020 and an outlook on the year ahead is Tembinkosi Bonakele, Commissioner of the South African Competition Commission.</p>


Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele reflects on 2020 & looks ahead to 2021

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<p>Wescoal’s headline earnings per share have risen to 3.3 cents. This is compared to a loss of 11.9 cents in the previous comparable period. Wescoal’s performance was largely driven by a solid operational turnaround strategy in the Mining division. No interim dividend has been declared. Wescoal CEO, Reginald Demana joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Wescoal CEO Reginald Demana on interim results & outlook

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<p>According to a recent survey of 50 African asset-managers; governance, good regulation and the availability of market data play fundamental roles in investment decision making. Optimally functioning African capital markets are crucial in driving investment flows into the continent. Thapelo Tsheole, CEO of the Botswana Stock Exchange &#038; Deputy President of African Securities Exchanges Association joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Residential renovations & remodeling lift SA construction in third quarter

Here’s where SA fund managers are looking to invest their money in 2021

Renergen develops helium powered transport solution for vaccines

SA’s newest airline set for lift-off

Cautious optimism for the SA economy

Microsoft invest in skills development to help grow Africa

Bitcoin: A player for the future?

How to prevent a looming debt crisis in Africa

Has SA done enough to set itself on solid a growth trajectory?

Sygnia sees 67% jump in earnings

PPC H1 HEPS down 41%

Angola’s Privatization Program faces headwinds amid COVID-19 crisis

SA economy grew 66% in third quarter as lockdown restrictions eased

S&P’s 2021 credit outlook for emerging markets

Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele reflects on 2020 & looks ahead to 2021

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Residential renovations & remodeling lift SA construction in third quarter

Here’s where SA fund managers are looking to invest their money in 2021

Renergen develops helium powered transport solution for vaccines

SA’s newest airline set for lift-off

Cautious optimism for the SA economy

Microsoft invest in skills development to help grow Africa

Bitcoin: A player for the future?

How to prevent a looming debt crisis in Africa

Has SA done enough to set itself on solid a growth trajectory?

Sygnia sees 67% jump in earnings

PPC H1 HEPS down 41%

Angola’s Privatization Program faces headwinds amid COVID-19 crisis

SA economy grew 66% in third quarter as lockdown restrictions eased

S&P’s 2021 credit outlook for emerging markets

Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele reflects on 2020 & looks ahead to 2021

Wescoal CEO Reginald Demana on interim results & outlook

ASEA’s Thapelo Tsheole on how to unlock Pan-African investment flows

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