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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Cas Coovadia, CEO, Business Unity South Africa.</p>


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The Power Table: South Africa: Rebuilding the Rainbow Nation

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<p>South Africa’s move to a more stringent lockdown for the next 14 days will no doubt knock certain industries , in particular the hospitality sector. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Wendy Alberts, CEO of The Restaurant Association of South Africa, Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity SA and Martin Kingston from B4SA.</p>


Business decries lack of consultation as SA tightens COVID-19 measures

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<p>Business Unity South Africa is among the business groups that have paid tribute to former Eskom Chair Jabu Mabuza, who died yesterday. In statement, BUSA President, Sipho Pityana said The passing of Mabuza is tragic, devastating and a great loss for business and South Africa. He joins CNBC Africa to reflect on the life of Mabuza.</p>


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BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of  Jabu Mabuza

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<p>South Africa’s GDP increased at an annualised rate of 4.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2021. Finance, real estate and business services made the largest contribution to GDP growth, increasing at a rate of 7.4 per cent in the first quarter. This is above Reuters’ market consensus of 2.5 per cent. Statistician General, Risenga Maluleke and Cas Coovadia, CEO of BUSA join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


South Africa’s first quarter GDP jumps 4.6%

South Africa’s first quarter GDP jumps 4.6%, above consensus

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<p>Localisation has been highlighted by the South African government as a key policy aim, during the recovery of the economy from Covid-19. In this drive to promote local manufacturing in SA; Intellidex undertook a study on localisation for Business Unity SA and Business Leadership SA. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the findings is Cas Coovadia, CEO at Business Unity South Africa.</p>


Business Unity South Africa CEO shares his views on localisation

BUSA’s Cas Coovadia on SA’s localisation strategy

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<p>The largest contributors to the 6.3 per cent jump in South Africa’s GDP in the last quarter of 2020 were the manufacturing, trade and transport industries. However, annual GDP is now on the same level as it was in 2012. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this data and how it translates to the business environment is Cas Coovadia, CEO at Business Unity South Africa.</p>


BUSA CEO: Here’s what needs to be done to revive SA’s economy

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again called for greater investment from business. He has reiterated how the largest numbers of jobs will be created by the private sector, but what does business have to say about the president’s plans? CNBC Africa spoke to Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa for more.</p>


#SONA2021: Business Unity South Africa reacts to Ramaphosa’s SONA

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<p>Business for  SA  has estimated that South Africa’s GDP could drop between 8.8 per cent to 16.1 per cent in 2020, joining CNBC Africa to unpack more on this and the release of the ANC economic recovery strategy Post-COVID-19 is Cas Coovadia the CEO of  Business Unity SA.</p>


BUSA CEO on post-COVID-19 investment opportunities

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<p>South African business say they support government’s plans to fight the spread of COVID-19 through a 21 Day national shutdown. Martin Kingston, Vice President, Business Unity South Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


BUSA on how SA’s lock-down will impact its members

What SA’s lockdown will mean for business

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<p>In just under thirty days’ time, President Cyril Ramaphosa will have been in office for two years. It’s well known the president is a listener but is he a doer? CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha posed that question and more to the President of Business Unity South Africa, Sipho Pityana.</p>


Has president Ramaphosa done enough on the economy?

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<p>Business unity South Africa hosted its second Business Economic Indaba with an important engagement that took place with President Cyril Ramaphosa. CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha spoke with Roger Baxter, CEO of Minerals Council SA for more on the state of South Africa&#8217;s energy and mining sectors.</p>


Minerals Council SA CEO: Why we want Pravin Gordhan to stay

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<p>Business Unity South Africa is hosting its second Business Economic Indaba today with an important engagement with President Cyril Ramaphosa. CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha spoke with BUSA CEO and Eskom board member Busisiwe Mavuso for more.</p>


Why this Eskom board member believes getting rid of Gordhan won’t solve utility’s woes

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<p>Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) is hosting its second Business Economic Indaba tomorrow with a critical engagement taking place with President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet colleagues. President of Business Unity South Africa, Sipho Pityana joins CNBC Africa to unpack issues that will be addressed at the event.</p>


What business leaders will ask Cyril Ramaphosa tomorrow ahead of Business Economic Indaba

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<p>The biggest union in the financial sector, South African Society of Bank Officials (SASBO) will be embarking on a planned protest this Friday, as they call for action against job losses in the banking sector. Joining me for more on this is Joe Kokela, General Secretary of SASBO and Kaizer Moyane, Nedlac&#8217;s business convener join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA braces for worst banking strike since 1920, here’s what you need to know

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<p>Business Unity South Africa hosted an Indaba earlier this week to rally the forces of the country&#8217;s private sector. CNBC Africa reporter Lubabalo Mashiqana spoke to advocate Mtho Xulu, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.</p>


Sacci President Mtho Xulu on driving investment to SA

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<p>Delegates closed in on the country&#8217;s financial crisis and the global tensions pushing South Africa into impending economic doom.  The South African Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, spoke to CNBC Africa at the BUSA Business Indaba.</p>


Rob Davies on how global headwinds impact SA

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<p>CNBC Africa&#8217;s Lubabalo Mashiqana is at the largest meeting place of South African business today. The Business Unity South Africa is hosting an indaba to rally the combined force of the country&#8217;s private sector.</p>


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The Power Table: South Africa: Rebuilding the Rainbow Nation

Business decries lack of consultation as SA tightens COVID-19 measures

BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of Jabu Mabuza

South Africa’s first quarter GDP jumps 4.6%, above consensus

BUSA’s Cas Coovadia on SA’s localisation strategy

BUSA CEO: Here’s what needs to be done to revive SA’s economy

#SONA2021: Business Unity South Africa reacts to Ramaphosa’s SONA

BUSA CEO on post-COVID-19 investment opportunities

What SA’s lockdown will mean for business

Has president Ramaphosa done enough on the economy?

Minerals Council SA CEO: Why we want Pravin Gordhan to stay

Why this Eskom board member believes getting rid of Gordhan won’t solve utility’s woes

What business leaders will ask Cyril Ramaphosa tomorrow ahead of Business Economic Indaba

SA braces for worst banking strike since 1920, here’s what you need to know

Sacci President Mtho Xulu on driving investment to SA

Rob Davies on how global headwinds impact SA

Sipho Pityana: SA should embrace ethical leadership to root out corruption

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The Power Table: South Africa: Rebuilding the Rainbow Nation

Business decries lack of consultation as SA tightens COVID-19 measures

BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of Jabu Mabuza

South Africa’s first quarter GDP jumps 4.6%, above consensus

BUSA’s Cas Coovadia on SA’s localisation strategy

BUSA CEO: Here’s what needs to be done to revive SA’s economy

#SONA2021: Business Unity South Africa reacts to Ramaphosa’s SONA

BUSA CEO on post-COVID-19 investment opportunities

What SA’s lockdown will mean for business

Has president Ramaphosa done enough on the economy?

Minerals Council SA CEO: Why we want Pravin Gordhan to stay

Why this Eskom board member believes getting rid of Gordhan won’t solve utility’s woes

What business leaders will ask Cyril Ramaphosa tomorrow ahead of Business Economic Indaba

SA braces for worst banking strike since 1920, here’s what you need to know

Sacci President Mtho Xulu on driving investment to SA

Rob Davies on how global headwinds impact SA

Sipho Pityana: SA should embrace ethical leadership to root out corruption

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