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<p>Airtel Africa has come out with strong results, reporting a 12.8 per cent increase in underlying EBITDA, for the six months ended September. Reporting 12 per cent growth in its customer base, the telecommunications company has declared an interim dividend of $1.5c per share. Airtel Africa CEO, Raghu Mandava joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Airtel Africa CEO delivers strong results

Airtel Africa CEO delivers strong results, sees more growth opportunities on the continent

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<p>This weekend will see the first El Clasico of the Covid-19 era. With the opening up of the country, this means the return of public viewing in South Africa, and specifically in Johannesburg. 2020 has been a difficult year, not just for football but for the world in general, and this month’s El Clasico will be a unique game in unique circumstances. Marcos Pelegrin, Managing Director of LaLiga South Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Football fans await first El Clásico of the COVID-19 era

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<p>The number of companies listed on the world’s stock markets has collapsed, over the past two decades. In South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom the number has been reduced by half. Some have raised their concerns, over what they call a “delisting crisis”. Yet, in many Asian economies, the number of listed companies has doubled. CNBC Africa spoke to Kondi Nkosi, Country Head for South Africa at Schroders to unpack the reasons behind these differences.</p>


Is SA going through a delisting crisis?

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<p>Amid escalating unrest in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation last night. Nigerians have been protesting over Police brutality, more specifically abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. In his first public address on the protests, Buhari said that he is pained by the lives lost in the violence that has ensued. He has called for calm, and for protesters to stand down. Kenneth Igbomor, CNBC Africa’s West Africa Markets Editor unpacks the latest developments.</p>


#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s President calls for calm amid escalating unrest

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<p>COVID-19 has accelerated the need for digitisation in the workspace – bringing both challenges and opportunities. In its latest future of work report, the World Economic Forum expects advances in artificial intelligence to eliminate 85 million jobs by 2025. In the same breath, the rise of machines is projected to create 97 million new jobs, leading to an overall addition of 12 million jobs. CNBC Africa spoke to Saadia Zahidi, Manging Director of the World Economic Forum for more.</p>


WEF: How the rise of machines & AI will shape future of work

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<p>Clicks reported a jump in full year earnings, declaring a final dividend of 450 cents per share. The company was deemed an essential service during lockdown, with its stores stayed open. With the intention to use its reach and distribution network, Clicks announced that it wants to sell a Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available. Clicks CEO, Vikesh Ramsunder joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Clicks reports solid FY earnings

Clicks reports solid FY earnings, outlines plans to increase online presence

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<p>On Tuesday violence erupted in Lagos, Nigeria. Some military personnel fired at youths protesting over police brutality and deep-rooted social injustices. CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka about the situation.</p>


#ENDSARS: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on how to address the unrest in Nigeria

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<p>Altron has reported a 28 per cent increase in headline earnings per share, from the previous comparable period. This is from continuing operations. Despite the impact of COVID-19, the company has declared an interim dividend of 33 cents per share, up 14 per cent from August last year. Altron CEO, Mteto Nyati joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Altron CEO on Bytes UK listing & how COVID-19 presents opportunities for digital transformation

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<p>The International Air Transport Association has downgraded its traffic forecast for Africa for 2020, to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. IATA now expects full-year 2020 passenger numbers in Africa to reach only 30 per cent of 2019 levels. This is down significantly from the 45 per cent that was projected in July. Joining CNBC Africa to review the airspace developments in Africa and the Middle East is Adefunke Adeyemi, Regional Director for Advocacy and Strategic Relations in Africa, at IATA.</p>


IATA downgrades traffic forecast for Africa

IATA downgrades traffic forecast for Africa, a slow & painful recovery for the aviation industry expected

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<p>Europe has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with a second wave of COVID-19 threatening economies – economies that have already been battered by the pandemic. One of the concerns is South Africa’s preparation for the surge in cases in Europe. The markets are also looking at the looming U.S. Presidential election, and performance of emerging markets in the fourth quarter. Jameel Ahmad, Director of Investment Strategy at NAGA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How SA can prepare for a second COVID-19 wave in Europe

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<p>Investment firm Long4Life has reported a 75.5 per cent drop in interim profit, following a significant disruption on all group businesses, due to COVID-19. Long4Life &#8211; which owns Sportsmans Warehouse and Sorbet &#8211; has reported that trading profit for the six-months ended August declined to R49.1 million. Group revenue fell by 22.6 per cent to R1.4 billion. Long4Life CEO, Brian Joffe joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Long4Life CEO: Here’s where we see expansion opportunities

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<p>Tensions in Nigeria are escalating, as citizens call for an end to Police brutality. About two weeks ago unrest erupted, with Nigerians voicing out their anger over abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Thousands have taken to the streets, with peaceful protesters being shot and killed. Amnesty International has blamed security forces. A curfew has also been imposed in the capital Lagos. CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor and Onyekachi Adekoya, Managing Director at PR24 Nigeria share more insight.</p>


#ENDSARS: Unrest escalates in Nigeria

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<p>COVID-19 has accelerated the need for sustainable finance, with economies aiming to build back better. To fast track its impact offering, Sanlam has partnered with Robeco – an international asset manager and pioneer in sustainable investing. Nersan Naidoo, CEO of Sanlam Investments joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Sanlam Investments partners with Robeco to drive sustainable investing

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<p>Releasing its interim results today, Pick n Pay reported a 56.3 per cent drop in its comparable headline earnings. The retailer is preparing to open its first store in Nigeria. This is during a time when a number of South African retailers are withdrawing from the West African nation. Continuing its expansion drive, the supermarket chain also announced its purchase of the Bottles app. Pick n Pay CFO, Lerena Olivier joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Pick n Pay embarks on expansion drive

Pick n Pay embarks on expansion drive, opens shop in Nigeria

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<p>Botswana supermarket chain Choppies and PwC’s Botswana branch are embroiled in a legal dispute, over the auditing firm not signing off the company’s 2018 accounts. The retailer blames the delay for the collapse in its share price, which led to its suspension from the Gaborone Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Ramachandran Ottapathu, CEO of Choppies joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Choppies: Where is the business now & what does the future hold?

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<p>Scoring 89 points, South Africa has retained the top spot in the latest Absa Africa Financial Markets Index.</p>


SA retains top spot in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

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<p>Africa’s growth has been set back by the impact of COVID-19, with the continent demanding a new approach to economic development.</p>


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Airtel Africa CEO delivers strong results, sees more growth opportunities on the continent

Football fans await first El Clásico of the COVID-19 era

Is SA going through a delisting crisis?

#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s President calls for calm amid escalating unrest

WEF: How the rise of machines & AI will shape future of work

Clicks reports solid FY earnings, outlines plans to increase online presence

#ENDSARS: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on how to address the unrest in Nigeria

Altron CEO on Bytes UK listing & how COVID-19 presents opportunities for digital transformation

IATA downgrades traffic forecast for Africa, a slow & painful recovery for the aviation industry expected

How SA can prepare for a second COVID-19 wave in Europe

Long4Life CEO: Here’s where we see expansion opportunities

#ENDSARS: Unrest escalates in Nigeria

Sanlam Investments partners with Robeco to drive sustainable investing

Pick n Pay embarks on expansion drive, opens shop in Nigeria

Choppies: Where is the business now & what does the future hold?

SA retains top spot in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

COVID-19: How the pandemic has highlighted the need for sustainable finance

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Airtel Africa CEO delivers strong results, sees more growth opportunities on the continent

Football fans await first El Clásico of the COVID-19 era

Is SA going through a delisting crisis?

#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s President calls for calm amid escalating unrest

WEF: How the rise of machines & AI will shape future of work

Clicks reports solid FY earnings, outlines plans to increase online presence

#ENDSARS: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on how to address the unrest in Nigeria

Altron CEO on Bytes UK listing & how COVID-19 presents opportunities for digital transformation

IATA downgrades traffic forecast for Africa, a slow & painful recovery for the aviation industry expected

How SA can prepare for a second COVID-19 wave in Europe

Long4Life CEO: Here’s where we see expansion opportunities

#ENDSARS: Unrest escalates in Nigeria

Sanlam Investments partners with Robeco to drive sustainable investing

Pick n Pay embarks on expansion drive, opens shop in Nigeria

Choppies: Where is the business now & what does the future hold?

SA retains top spot in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

COVID-19: How the pandemic has highlighted the need for sustainable finance

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