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<p>Omnia Holdings has reached an agreement to dispose of Oro Agri to Rovensa &#8211; a European-headquartered business &#8211; which produces and distributes bio-control, bio-nutrition and crop protection solutions. This follows Omnia’s announcement in June that it had received a non-binding offer, which warranted further investigation. Omnia CEO, Seelan Gobalsamy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Omnia reaches agreement to sell Oro Agri to Rovensa

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<p>Protests in Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire are threatening to once again slow economic activity. In Nigeria, protests against police brutality have been gathering momentum across the country, with mounting fears that it could worsen the already difficult economic situation. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry noted that the protests are adversely affecting business and could lead to a shutdown of the economy if not properly managed. Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Protests in Nigeria & Cote d’Ivoire threaten to slow economic activity

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<p>Economies all over the world are putting in plans to stimulate growth, so they can recover from COVID-19. We are seeing a resurgence of private capital investment in infrastructure and food security, in both developed and emerging economies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to unlock major infrastructure investment in the country. Greg Swenson, Founding Partner at Brigg Macadam joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Growth of African economies: Where the opportunities are

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<p>49 per cent of CEOs in 100 countries have a significantly more negative business outlook, than on 1st of March. This is according to a new survey by YPO, the global leadership community of 28 000 Chief Executives. Business leaders in Australia, New Zealand and the United States have the most positive overall business outlook. With leaders in Europe, Latin America and South Asia tipping on the negative side of the scale. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the survey is Andrea Rademeyer, YPO Member and CEO of Ask Africa.</p>


Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

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<p>South Africans have embraced Black Friday with gusto over the years. Over the past decade Black Friday deals have seen sales skyrocket for both brick-and-mortar retailers and their e-Commerce counterparts. In 2020, online retailers can expect a bumper sales period over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as shoppers avoid physical retail stores and shopping malls over COVID-19 fears. Warrick Kernes, Founder of the Insaka eCommerce Academy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Black Friday in 2020: Here’s what consumers will be looking for

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<p>October is global Cyber Security Awareness Month. With the country’s ailing economy and high numbers of unemployment; ABSA is developing cyber skills to alleviate poverty, and is assessing the skills shortage in cybersecurity. Absa set up the Cybersecurity Academy with the Maharishi Institute to bring marginalised youth through the institute, giving them a hot skill and financial empowerment so they can earn a living: The intention is to set-up an academy on the Cape Flats, and train 300 people a year. Sandro Bucchianeri, Chief Security Officer at ABSA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


ABSA looks to equip SA’s youth with cyber skills to fight poverty

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<p>All eyes were on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa this afternoon, as he outlined the country’s economic reconstruction and recovery plan. This is as the government charts the road to recovery, after an economic bloodbath left by Covid-19. With devastating unemployment, Ramaphosa has committed to creating more than 800 000 jobs in the immediate term, through infrastructure investment over the next four years. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the President’s plan is Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes.</p>


SA’s economic recovery plan: Did it hit the spot?

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<p>UN Women and Standard Bank have partnered up to equip female farmers in Africa with the skills and resources needed to grow their businesses, and succeed over the long term. This project is closely aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals; particularly when it comes to gender equality, access to decent work, and economic growth. Nidhi Tandon, Socio-economic Advisor for the East &#038; Southern Africa Region, UN Women joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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UN Women, Standard Bank collaborate to empower female farmers in Africa

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<p>The PSG Group has reported a headline loss per share of R14.14 against earnings of R5.68 in the previous comparable period. This is due to challenging trading conditions, brought on by COVID-19. The investment holding company has declared an ad hoc interim gross dividend of R1.64 per share. The group was reporting for the first time, after significant corporate action was undertaken with Capitec Bank. PSG Group CEO, Piet Mouton joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


PSG Group CEO: How to look at the results

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<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic has battered economies, the world is now looking at where the money and growth will be coming from. In its latest report, Anchor Capital looked at the key investment themes that are likely to play out of the next 18 months, providing insights on opportunities and risks. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the report is Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital.</p>


Post-COVID-19: Where will the money come from?

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<p>One of the effects of the COVID-19 crisis is the decrease in visibility and brand value. Africa’s top 150 most valuable brands are set to lose up to 12 per cent of its value which is a loss of around $60 billion. Jeremy Sampson, Managing Director at Brand Finance Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s how much Africa’s top brands could lose in value due to COVID-19

Here’s how much Africa’s top brands could lose over COVID-19

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<p>Cartrack has reported solid results amid the COVID-19 crisis as it more than quadrupled its interim dividend and a 21 per cent increase in its headline earnings per share. The group’s South African services saw an increase in subscription revenue growth of 17 per cent and its revenue grew 16 per cent to R1.08 billion. Cartrack CEO, Zak Calisto joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Cartrack impresses with solid H1 earnings. Here’s how the business navigated COVID-19 headwinds

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<p>October is transport month, and we are taking a look at the conditions that the motor retail industry is operating under. Lock-down measures have had a devastating effect on the value chain, with the impact on dealerships particularly significant. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the future of the motor retail industry is Marcia Mayaba, CEO of Motor Retail at Barloworld.</p>


How the motor retail industry is responding to COVID-19 headwinds

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<p>Listed property in South Africa has experienced massive declines in 2020, as a result of COVID-19 and a weak economy. Once the darling performer for investors, the sector has struggled to regain losses seen in recent years. According to the latest report from Stanlib, vacancies in retail and office markets are set to rise. Keillen Ndlovu, Head of Listed Property Funds at Stanlib joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Where to find value in SA’s listed property sector

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<p>Equites Property Fund has declared an interim dividend of 74.44 cents per share, however the group has reported an over 100 per cent fall in its headline earnings per share to 7.6 cents per share. The group also expects that its e-commerce strategy will drive demand in the UK, which saw a sales surge of 26 per cent in the first half of 2020, but its South Africa e-commerce space has not experienced the same highs. Andrea Taverna-Turisan, CEO of Equites Property Fund, joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Equites CEO on COVID-19 impact

Equites CEO on COVID-19 impact, how to build a strong construction industry in SA

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<p>In a time where transformation and inclusion has been stressed in the workplace, South Africa has less than five female CEO’s in the JSE top 40 companies’ index.</p>


JSE CFO on female inclusion in leadership roles

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<p>The United Nations Development Programme has launched a Sustainable Development Goals investor map for South Africa; outlining 30 investment opportunities in four critical sectors that will boost growth prospects. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Ayodele Odusola, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme for South Africa.</p>


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Omnia reaches agreement to sell Oro Agri to Rovensa

Protests in Nigeria & Cote d’Ivoire threaten to slow economic activity

Growth of African economies: Where the opportunities are

Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

Black Friday in 2020: Here’s what consumers will be looking for

ABSA looks to equip SA’s youth with cyber skills to fight poverty

SA’s economic recovery plan: Did it hit the spot?

UN Women, Standard Bank collaborate to empower female farmers in Africa

PSG Group CEO: How to look at the results

Post-COVID-19: Where will the money come from?

Here’s how much Africa’s top brands could lose over COVID-19

Cartrack impresses with solid H1 earnings. Here’s how the business navigated COVID-19 headwinds

How the motor retail industry is responding to COVID-19 headwinds

Where to find value in SA’s listed property sector

Equites CEO on COVID-19 impact, how to build a strong construction industry in SA

JSE CFO on female inclusion in leadership roles

UNDP launches SDG investor map for South Africa

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Omnia reaches agreement to sell Oro Agri to Rovensa

Protests in Nigeria & Cote d’Ivoire threaten to slow economic activity

Growth of African economies: Where the opportunities are

Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

Black Friday in 2020: Here’s what consumers will be looking for

ABSA looks to equip SA’s youth with cyber skills to fight poverty

SA’s economic recovery plan: Did it hit the spot?

UN Women, Standard Bank collaborate to empower female farmers in Africa

PSG Group CEO: How to look at the results

Post-COVID-19: Where will the money come from?

Here’s how much Africa’s top brands could lose over COVID-19

Cartrack impresses with solid H1 earnings. Here’s how the business navigated COVID-19 headwinds

How the motor retail industry is responding to COVID-19 headwinds

Where to find value in SA’s listed property sector

Equites CEO on COVID-19 impact, how to build a strong construction industry in SA

JSE CFO on female inclusion in leadership roles

UNDP launches SDG investor map for South Africa

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