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<p>The construction industry is a significant contributor to South Africa’s employment and growth. The sector was heavily disrupted by the outbreak of COVID-19. One of the industry players Afrimat managed the impact of the pandemic through the group’s diversification strategy, cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Joining CNBC Africa to give insight into the state of the construction industry is Andries van Heerden, the CEO of Afrimat.</p>


Andries van Heerden on how Afrimat is responding to COVID-19

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<p>At least 159.8 million Americans voted in the 2020 Presidential election &#8211; marking a record high number of ballots. Democrat Joe Biden earlier told supporters that he’s confident about winning the election. U.S. President Donald Trump later claimed that he has won the presidential election, even though millions of legitimate votes had yet to be counted. Mark Bohlund, Senior Credit Analyst at REDD Intelligence joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


U.S Election: Trump & Biden locked in tight race

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<p>It’s a big day in America. Voting in the United States Presidential election ends today, with most ballots having been cast already. Nearly 100 million people have taken advantage of early voting, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Joe Biden battle it out on the ballot box. Barricades have been erected around the White House, to protect against potential unrest. Grant Harris, CEO of Connect Frontier joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Trump vs Biden: Here’s what at stake as Americans head to the polls

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<p>We’re all moving to a post-pandemic world that brings with it new challenges, questions, and opportunities. Futurist John Sanei has released his new book titled “Future Next”, exploring evolving responsibilities and re-imagining our world, in the face of uncertainty. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the defining questions of our time is John Sanei, an Author, Trend Specialist &#038; Entrepreneur.</p>


Futurist John Sanei speaks on his new book

Futurist John Sanei speaks on his new book, Future Next

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<p>COVID-19 has battered the commercial property space, with revenue figures taking a nosedive. The question is, where to from here?</p>


Spear CEO on what lies ahead for SA’s commercial property market amid COVID-19

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<p>The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, in partnership with Intellidex, put forward a position paper to policy makers, proposing exchange control reform.</p>


JSE in support of capital flow reforms

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<p>Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara has been re-elected as president of the country, in a landslide victory.</p>


Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara wins landslide re-election

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<p>South Africa’s medium term budget will be a defining litmus test on whether the government can take the country out of an economic slump or send it in the direction of a financial crisis.</p>


#MTBPS2020: A tightrope walk for Finmin Mboweni

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<p>Three years after launching, South African stock exchange A2X now has 37 securities listed. The alternative stock exchange has five of the country’s top six brokers trading on the exchange, and a combined market cap of over R2.1 trillion. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the journey and latest developments is Kevin Brady, CEO of A2X.</p>


A2X CEO reflects on the last three years

A2X CEO reflects on the last three years, COVID-19 & outlook on company listings

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<p>The IDC and its financing subsidiaries recorded a loss of R3 billion for the year ended March, compared to a profit of R226 million in the previous financial year. A large contributor was a drop in the value of the IDC’s listed share portfolio. Sasol alone set the IDC back R22 billion, as the share price plummeted due to the Lake Charles Project challenges and the oil price war. Joining us to review those numbers is Tshokolo Nchocho, CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation.</p>


Tshokolo Nchocho on how the IDC is responding to COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Preliminary findings by the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry show that the Nigerian economy suffered an estimated 700 billion naira loss to the #ENDSARS protests. Since then, events took a strange twist with vandalism and looting across the state.  Muda Yusuf, the Director General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor to discuss the developments.</p>


LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

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<p>Releasing its results for the year ended March; Airports Company South Africa reported revenue of R7.12 billion, EBITDA of R2.6 billion and profit of R1.2 billion.</p>


Airports Company SA reports R1.2bn profit boost

Airports Company SA reports R1.2bn profit boost, here’s how the pandemic impacted the business

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<p>Transnet has reported a 1.3 per cent decline in rail freight volumes, for the year ended March. This is mainly due to deteriorating economic conditions and low demand, particularly in the construction and manufacturing industries. Power supply interruptions and poor rail network conditions have also contributed to the state-owned company’s challenges. Transnet CFO, Nonkululeko Dlamini joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Transnet sees decline in rail freight volumes in tough economic environment

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<p>Coming out with its interim results, Famous Brands has reported a headline loss per share of 240 cents.</p>


How COVID-19 weighed on Famous Brands

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<p>Ice Africa &#8211; the continent&#8217;s largest gathering of the gambling industry is taking place this week. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact across all African gaming sectors. Land-based casino and gaming operations are bearing the brunt. However, the crisis has created an ideal environment for online gaming to flourish. Land-based operators have been forced to rebuild and rebound, with a greater sense of urgency in their moves to the online space. Roy Banister, Gaming Journalist &#038; Spokesperson for Ice Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Africa’s gambling industry

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<p>The new president of the Seychelles is expected to be sworn in today, after securing the seat in the country’s Presidential election.</p>


Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential election

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<p>More than 50 million Americans &#8211; that&#8217;s nearly the size of South Africa&#8217;s population &#8211; have cast early votes in the US election &#8211; a sign of intense interest in an election that could see the biggest turnout in more than a century. With just 11 days to go before the showdown at the polls between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Michael McDonald, the University of Florida professor who administers the U.S. Elections Project, predicts a record turnout of about 150 million, that is 65 per cent of eligible voters, the highest turnout since 1908. U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden participated in their final presidential debate. Grant Harris, CEO of Connect Frontier joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Andries van Heerden on how Afrimat is responding to COVID-19

U.S Election: Trump & Biden locked in tight race

Trump vs Biden: Here’s what at stake as Americans head to the polls

Futurist John Sanei speaks on his new book, Future Next

Spear CEO on what lies ahead for SA’s commercial property market amid COVID-19

JSE in support of capital flow reforms

Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara wins landslide re-election

#MTBPS2020: A tightrope walk for Finmin Mboweni

A2X CEO reflects on the last three years, COVID-19 & outlook on company listings

Tshokolo Nchocho on how the IDC is responding to COVID-19 crisis

LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

Airports Company SA reports R1.2bn profit boost, here’s how the pandemic impacted the business

Transnet sees decline in rail freight volumes in tough economic environment

How COVID-19 weighed on Famous Brands

COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Africa’s gambling industry

Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential election

Connect Frontier CEO: U.S-Africa relations could benefit from a Biden presidency, here’s why

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Andries van Heerden on how Afrimat is responding to COVID-19

U.S Election: Trump & Biden locked in tight race

Trump vs Biden: Here’s what at stake as Americans head to the polls

Futurist John Sanei speaks on his new book, Future Next

Spear CEO on what lies ahead for SA’s commercial property market amid COVID-19

JSE in support of capital flow reforms

Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara wins landslide re-election

#MTBPS2020: A tightrope walk for Finmin Mboweni

A2X CEO reflects on the last three years, COVID-19 & outlook on company listings

Tshokolo Nchocho on how the IDC is responding to COVID-19 crisis

LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

Airports Company SA reports R1.2bn profit boost, here’s how the pandemic impacted the business

Transnet sees decline in rail freight volumes in tough economic environment

How COVID-19 weighed on Famous Brands

COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Africa’s gambling industry

Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential election

Connect Frontier CEO: U.S-Africa relations could benefit from a Biden presidency, here’s why

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