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<p>The Southern Africa Europe CEO Dialogue took place last Friday. The big message was that there is huge untapped potential in the trade relationship between Southern Africa and Europe. While the global economy has been battered by COVID-19, the two regions need to be prepared for the post-COVID-19 phase. Marina Mira d’Ercole, Senior Consultant at The European House Ambrosetti joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


European House-Ambrosetti on opportunities for Southern Africa & Europe post-COVID-19

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<p>The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has released its results, for the six months ended September. Development loan disbursements amounted to R9.1 billion, a more than 155 per cent increase from the prior comparable period. The bank continues to play an important role in South Africa’s infrastructure development. DBSA CFO, Boitumelo Mosako joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


DBSA loan disbursements rise by more than 155%

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<p>The Zimborders Consortium has secured $296 million for the upgrade of the Beitbridge border post between Zimbabwe and South Africa. This is a key national project and it is integral to Zimbabwe’s economic and social development goals. The Zimborders Consortium CEO, Francois Diedrechsen joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Zimborders Consortium secures $296mn funding to upgrade Beitbridge border post

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<p>This month, Germany introduced a mandatory quota for women working as senior management in listed companies. We want to know what the case is in South Africa and if we are moving in that direction. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Aarti Takoordeen, CFO at the JSE and Valentine Dzova, CEO at African Equity Empowerment Investments.</p>


Equality in SA’s boardrooms: Should it be law?

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<p>It&#8217;s Black Friday today &#8211; a day that marks the beginning of the festive season shopping spree. Stores are usually filled with queues; however, we are living in COVID-19 times. Many retailers have been running Black Friday deals throughout the month of November, as opposed to only releasing deals on the day. Katherine Madley, Vice President of Marketing at Game joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s what SA shoppers are eyeing & buying on Black Friday

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<p>The Forge Academy has launched a fully inclusive artificial intelligence laboratory in South Africa. The academy aims to prepare students for participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Arthur Anderson, CEO &#038; Founder of Forge Academy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Forge Academy launches lab to prepare students for 4IR

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<p>The International Air Transport Association has published its revised outlook for the airline industry for 2020. The global net loss estimate has increased by 41 per cent, compared to the forecast in June. With the re-opening of borders and a possibility of a vaccine, performance is expected to see a turn for the better in 2021. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack those estimates is Muhammad Albakri, Regional Vice President for Africa &#038; the Middle East, International Air Transport Association.</p>


A long and difficult journey lies ahead for aviation industry hit hard by COVID-19

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<p>The University of the Witwatersrand has been involved in a couple of COVID-19 vaccine trials. One of them is Oxford University’s AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, which announced its 70 per cent efficacy on average. Joining CNBC Africa to give an update on those vaccine trials is Shabir Madhi, Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Witwatersrand.</p>


Prof Shabir Madhi gives update on COVID-19 vaccine trials in SA

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<p>Over the past 18 months, Omnia executed a strategy to stabilise its financial position and renew its operations, while exploring new growth opportunities. This strategy has yielded good results, with the chemicals group reporting a 228 per cent increase in headline earnings per share. Omnia CEO, Seelan Gobalsamy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Omnia impresses with strong results

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<p>Transaction Capital has reported a 65 per cent fall in core headline earnings from continuing operations. This as the taxi industry was hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions. The company&#8217;s Net Asset Value per share increased 10 per cent to 879.5 cents. Transaction Capital CEO, David Hurwitz joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Transaction Capital’s earnings slump on COVID-19 lockdown

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<p>The focus in South Africa is on debt levels, as ratings agencies have pushed the country further in junk status. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni called the move a painful one, as the downgrades will raise borrowing costs. Joining CNBC Africa to review the case of debt in Africa is Cobus van Staden, South African Institute of International Affairs.</p>


Assessing debt sustainability in Africa

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<p>It is broadly estimated that COVID-19 resulted in a R2.3 billion loss in EBITDA for Netcare. In the second half of the year, patient days were impacted by the suspension of non-urgent surgery. Netcare CEO, Richard Friedland joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Netcare is better prepared for a second wave

Netcare is better prepared for a second wave, says CEO Friedland

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<p>Releasing its full year results, Pepkor reported that it has achieved huge market share gains since April. The exit from Zimbabwe was completed; and in Uganda, 13 stores will be closed. This is as expansion into East Africa is seen as no longer feasible. Pepkor CEO, Leon Lourens joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Pepkor CEO talks on Africa strategy & how the business is responding to COVID-19

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<p>The G20 Summit took place over the weekend – focusing on overcoming the effects of COVID-19 and restoring economic growth. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on member states to work with Africa to address the problem of developing country debt. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the summit is Trudi Makhaya, Economic Advisor to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.</p>


Trudi Makhaya on key takeaways from the G20 Summit

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<p>Prosus, the Netherlands-based e-commerce retailer controlled by South Africa&#8217;s Naspers, reported a 29 per cent jump in first half earnings, powered by its Chinese affiliate Tencent. Chief Financial Officer, Basil Sgourdos joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


E-commerce retailer Prosus reports 29% jump in H1 headline earnings

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<p>The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has published a draft Declaration classing crypto assets, as financial products under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.</p>


Crypto assets declared financial products under the FAIS Act

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<p>Finance into renewable energy continues to be off-track to meet 2030 targets. Under-investment in clean energy puts millions at risk, as they continue to be left behind in the energy transition. Joining CNBC Africa to give insight into new research from Sustainable Energy for All is Damilola Ogunbiyi, UN Special Representative for Sustainable Energy.</p>


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European House-Ambrosetti on opportunities for Southern Africa & Europe post-COVID-19

DBSA loan disbursements rise by more than 155%

Zimborders Consortium secures $296mn funding to upgrade Beitbridge border post

Equality in SA’s boardrooms: Should it be law?

Here’s what SA shoppers are eyeing & buying on Black Friday

Forge Academy launches lab to prepare students for 4IR

A long and difficult journey lies ahead for aviation industry hit hard by COVID-19

Prof Shabir Madhi gives update on COVID-19 vaccine trials in SA

Omnia impresses with strong results

Transaction Capital’s earnings slump on COVID-19 lockdown

Assessing debt sustainability in Africa

Netcare is better prepared for a second wave, says CEO Friedland

Pepkor CEO talks on Africa strategy & how the business is responding to COVID-19

Trudi Makhaya on key takeaways from the G20 Summit

E-commerce retailer Prosus reports 29% jump in H1 headline earnings

Crypto assets declared financial products under the FAIS Act

How under-investment in clean energy will hit the poor hardest

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South Africa

European House-Ambrosetti on opportunities for Southern Africa & Europe post-COVID-19

DBSA loan disbursements rise by more than 155%

Zimborders Consortium secures $296mn funding to upgrade Beitbridge border post

Equality in SA’s boardrooms: Should it be law?

Here’s what SA shoppers are eyeing & buying on Black Friday

Forge Academy launches lab to prepare students for 4IR

A long and difficult journey lies ahead for aviation industry hit hard by COVID-19

Prof Shabir Madhi gives update on COVID-19 vaccine trials in SA

Omnia impresses with strong results

Transaction Capital’s earnings slump on COVID-19 lockdown

Assessing debt sustainability in Africa

Netcare is better prepared for a second wave, says CEO Friedland

Pepkor CEO talks on Africa strategy & how the business is responding to COVID-19

Trudi Makhaya on key takeaways from the G20 Summit

E-commerce retailer Prosus reports 29% jump in H1 headline earnings

Crypto assets declared financial products under the FAIS Act

How under-investment in clean energy will hit the poor hardest

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