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<p>Emerging markets have been riding a wave of optimism, with Democratic leader Joe Biden becoming President-elect in the United States. We have seen the Rand trading on happy ground for over a week, with hopes that the change in administration in the U.S. will benefit South Africa. Joining me to unpack what this means for the country is Jameel Ahmad, Director of Investment Strategy at NAGA &#038; Martin Kingston, Steering Committee Chairperson at Business for South Africa.</p>


US Elections: What does a Biden win mean for South Africa?

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<p>Many industries have been hit hard by the COVID-19 disruption. As South Africa charts its way to economic relief, commitment to sustainability could lead the sectors to recovery. In June the JSE introduced the Sustainability Segment, and Shameela Soobramoney, Chief Sustainability Officer at the JSE joins CNBC Africa to give an update on how it’s performing.</p>


JSE’s Sustainability Segment gains more traction with more listings in the pipeline

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<p>Johnson &#038; Johnson’s Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate has commenced in South Africa. The first South African ENSEMBLE participants were dosed last week. The study is also on-going in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Argentina. Ludovic de Beaucoudrey, the Medical Affairs Director at Janssen South Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Johnson & Johnson begins Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial in SA

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<p>As many South Africans adapted to working and studying from home, Telkom was one of the companies enabling connectivity throughout lockdown. Headline earnings per share increased by 25.4 per cent to 219 cents per share for the six months ended September. Group Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization rose by 6.3 per cent. Telkom CEO, Sipho Maseko joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Telkom CEO on H1 earnings & COVID-19 impact on business

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<p>Markets continue to rally, with renewed hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer and BioNTech announced yesterday that their vaccine candidate is 90 per cent effective, with the oil price rebounding. Angola, one of the largest producers of crude oil in Africa, has suffered due to a global drop in oil prices caused by COVID-19 restrictions. Rui Oliveira, CEO of BFA Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Oil prices rebound: What does this mean for Angola?

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<p>The last few years have been tough on investors and financial advisors in South Africa. A tough economic climate and COVID-19 have led to markets seeing consistently low returns. This begs the question: What will the future hold? Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the future of South Africa’s investment markets is Andrew MacKenzie, Head of Portfolio Management at Nedbank Private Wealth.</p>


Nedbank Private Wealth on what the future holds for SA’s investment markets

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<p>Small businesses in South Africa face significant barriers to growth. These include limited access to funding, ineffective supply chain procedures and issues with new technology. Secha Capital has announced a R400 million fund, which aims to invest in SMEs. Rushil Vallabh, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Secha Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


R400mn fund launched to help scale up small businesses in South Africa

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<p>The construction industry has been one of the hardest hit, by the harsh winds of COVID-19. The sector is also critical in the transition from economic relief to economic recovery. As South Africa charts its way to economic recovery, we are seeing new funding commitments for infrastructure development. Roelof Botha, Economist &#038; Head of the Afrimat Construction Index joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Economist Roelof Botha sees green shoots for SA’s construction industry

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<p>The Ethiopian government has continued its military action in the northern Tigray region over the past few days, with reports of air strikes on targeted facilities. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has replaced the country’s military Chief and reshuffled the leadership of other security branches. Joining CNBC Africa for the latest Sub-Saharan Africa update is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate &#038; Investment Banking.</p>


Ethiopian PM replaces top military leadership as Tigray conflict worsens

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<p>Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States of America. Grant Harris, CEO of Connect Frontier LLC joins CNBC Africa for more on how U.S relations with Africa will look like under the new administration.</p>


Connect Frontier CEO: Here’s what Africa should expect under President-elect Biden

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<p>The markets have all their attention on the U.S. elections, as the result hangs in the balance. Global markets have lifted on the prospect that Democrat leader Joe Biden will become the next U.S. President. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the markets response to the election is John Cairns, Client Strategist at Rand Merchant Bank.</p>


Here’s how emerging markets are reacting to a potential Biden win

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<p>A change in administration in America will have a significant impact in certain areas in Africa, and it will vary depending on the outcome.</p>


What Africa needs: Trump or Biden?

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<p>Dischem’s share price soared to a six month high, on the release of the company’s interim results. Headline earnings per share increased by 16 per cent, for the six months ended August. The lockdown restrictions led to a 353 per cent growth in online sales. The group, however, has not declared a dividend. Dischem CFO, Rui Morais joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Dischem shares soar to 6 month high on strong earnings

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<p>As South Africa is working on building back better after being battered by COVID-19, government ministers are on a journey to rebuild their departments. The aim is to bring back people’s trust of government and the public sector. One of the channels that the government is using to achieve this goal, is the National School of Government. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Senzo Mchunu, Minister of Public Service &#038; Administration.</p>


Minister Mchunu on how to rebuild SA’s public service image hit hard by COVID-19

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<p>As South Africa is working on building back better after being battered by COVID-19, government ministers are on a journey to rebuild their departments. The aim is to bring back people’s trust of government and the public sector. One of the channels that the government is using to achieve this goal, is the National School of Government. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Senzo Mchunu, Minister of Public Service &#038; Administration.</p>


Here’s what EU investors think of SA’s empowerment policies

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<p>Aspen has entered into a preliminary agreement to manufacture Johnson &#038; Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, if it does become successful. The vaccine candidate is currently undergoing clinical trials. Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Aspen agrees deal to manufacture Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate

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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>


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US Elections: What does a Biden win mean for South Africa?

JSE’s Sustainability Segment gains more traction with more listings in the pipeline

Johnson & Johnson begins Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial in SA

Telkom CEO on H1 earnings & COVID-19 impact on business

Oil prices rebound: What does this mean for Angola?

Nedbank Private Wealth on what the future holds for SA’s investment markets

R400mn fund launched to help scale up small businesses in South Africa

Economist Roelof Botha sees green shoots for SA’s construction industry

Ethiopian PM replaces top military leadership as Tigray conflict worsens

Connect Frontier CEO: Here’s what Africa should expect under President-elect Biden

Here’s how emerging markets are reacting to a potential Biden win

What Africa needs: Trump or Biden?

Dischem shares soar to 6 month high on strong earnings

Minister Mchunu on how to rebuild SA’s public service image hit hard by COVID-19

Here’s what EU investors think of SA’s empowerment policies

Aspen agrees deal to manufacture Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate

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US Elections: What does a Biden win mean for South Africa?

JSE’s Sustainability Segment gains more traction with more listings in the pipeline

Johnson & Johnson begins Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial in SA

Telkom CEO on H1 earnings & COVID-19 impact on business

Oil prices rebound: What does this mean for Angola?

Nedbank Private Wealth on what the future holds for SA’s investment markets

R400mn fund launched to help scale up small businesses in South Africa

Economist Roelof Botha sees green shoots for SA’s construction industry

Ethiopian PM replaces top military leadership as Tigray conflict worsens

Connect Frontier CEO: Here’s what Africa should expect under President-elect Biden

Here’s how emerging markets are reacting to a potential Biden win

What Africa needs: Trump or Biden?

Dischem shares soar to 6 month high on strong earnings

Minister Mchunu on how to rebuild SA’s public service image hit hard by COVID-19

Here’s what EU investors think of SA’s empowerment policies

Aspen agrees deal to manufacture Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate

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

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