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<p>With unrest in parts of the country persisting today, questions remain on whether the damage caused during the looting will be covered by insurance. Cedric Masondo, Managing Director of Sasria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Unrest in SA : Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

Unrest in SA: Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

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<p>South African president Cyril Ramaphosa addressees the nation on new security measures to quell violent protests and looting in the trade hubs of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng&#8230;.</p>


President Ramaphosa addresses nation in the wake of violent looting in parts of KZN and Gauteng

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<p>Building a robust and transformative fintech echo system takes patience, trust and flexibility from both the investors and start up founders, well according to Niklas Adalberth the Founder of Norrsken and Co-founder of Europe&#8217;s leading payments company Klarna. CNBC Africa sat down with him on his journey and interest in Africa&#8230;.</p>


Captains of Industry: Norrsken Founder on his interest  in Africa’s tech space

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<p>Amrita Sethi is an award-winning multi-media and NFT/tech artist who delivered a key-note address about her work during the Africa Blockchain Week Virtual Summit. CNBC Africa’s Zinathi Gquma caught up with her to find out more about her NFT &quot;Africa Blockchain&quot; Voice Note Art, her multi-cultural upbringing, and living and working in Africa, Europe and Dubai. An NFT (Non Fungible Token) is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos, that is bought and sold online, frequently with cryptocurrency, and is encoded with blockchain technology&#8230;.</p>


Amrita Sethi on the role of blockchain in art exchange

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<p>The Toronto Raptors are the only team in the National basketball Association based out of the USA. In 2019, the Raptors led by their President Masai Ujiri, were crowned NBA champions but it has not been smooth sailing for the side. So, what does it take to run a successful sports brand? CNBC Africa caught up with Masai for more&#8230;.</p>


Captains of Industry: Raptors’ Masai Ujiri on what it takes to run a successful sports franchise

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<p>The economic and social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the countries in Western and Central Africa have been devastating and far-reaching, that’s according to the World Bank, who also note that an additional 15 million people have been pushed into extreme poverty in 2020. The World Bank has put out an ambitious strategic framework to guide their operations in Western and Central Africa over the next 4 years. The man in charge of driving this plan is Ousmane Diagana the World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa. He joins CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor to break down this strategy&#8230;.</p>


COVID-19 Recovery: World Bank VP Diagana breaks down strategy for Western & Central Africa

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s Central Bank is a century old today. The bank&#8217;s 10th Governor Lesetja Kganyago took CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa through the challenges and advances the bank has made over the years&#8230;.</p>


Governor Kganyago reflects on 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank

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<p>In recent years a new wave of talent across the continent and the diaspora has helped to bring African music to the world stage.</p>


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Cloud9 Entertainment Founder sees great potential in East Africa’s music industry

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<p>Omnia has reported a 154 per cent  jump in headline earnings per share for the year ended March. This is from the prior comparable period. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the chemicals group continued its delivery of essential services. Omnia has returned over R1 billion to shareholders through dividends. Omnia CEO,  Seelan Gobalsamyjoins CNBC Africa for more&#8230;.</p>


Omnia delivers full-year earnings surge

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<p>Banque Populaire Du Rwanda is the second biggest bank in the country by number of clientele but the past two years has seen the bank try to regain previous glory. The man at the helm of this rebound is Maurice Toroitich and CNBC Africa spoke to him on this and more in this captains of industry segment&#8230;.</p>


Captains of Industry: BPR CEO on the impact of COVID-19 on digital payments

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<p>Billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim joins CNBC Africa for a one-on-one conversation to examine the current status of the UK-Africa trade relationship, future policy trade avenues, the impact of COVID in Africa and the continent’s path to recovery&#8230;.</p>


The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade

The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade, COVID-19 response

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Access Bank Group formally launches operations in South Africa next week, seeking a share of growing trade flows between Africa&#8217;s regions after the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to the Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe about the opportunities the bank sees.</p>


Access Bank CEO sees growth opportunities in SA’s underserved banking market

Access Bank MD sees growth opportunities in SA’s underserved banking market

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<p>Rwanda is catching up quickly in the digital race. With a myriad of tech start-ups, the country is grabbing eyeballs from across the border and building investor interest. Recently, Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr. Eazi, a 29-year-old artist from Nigeria, acquired a home grown fintech company. CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu spoke to him about his areas of interest as he navigates Rwanda&#8217;s investment climate and seeks further opportunities in various sectors&#8230;.</p>


MR. Eazi talks music

MR. Eazi talks music, investing in African tech start-ups

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<p>BK Group was one of the biggest movers across many regional stock markets in the past 12 months and the bank&#8217;s Chairperson Marc Holtzman is confident, the subsidiaries in the group will continue to show positive growth this year, CNBC Africa sat down with him for more&#8230;.</p>


Captains of Industry: BK Group Chair Holtzman outlines future plans for the bank

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<p>Covid-19 has forced people globally to become more innovative and to be adaptive. In an already fast-paced world where we increasingly rely on technology and digital channels, online activities are increasing. Is bank streamlining their operations towards cloud technology more than ever? Javier Hermida, Head of Digital for Africa &#038; Middle East, Temenos joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zinathi Gquma to delve deeper&#8230;.</p>


Temenos on how  cloud technology is transforming Africa’s banking sector

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<p>Cogebanque PLC recorded a 19 per cent growth on its balance sheet as of December 31st, 2020. The bank has also gone through some changes with the appointment of a new CEO,  Guillaume Habarugira, CNBC Africa spoke to him on this Captains of Industry episode on the changing landscape of the bank&#8230;.</p>


Captains of Industry: Cogebanque CEO on regaining lost glory & outlook for Africa’s banking sector

<p>Sirius Real Estate has reported a 25.3 per cent rise in headline earnings per share for the year ended 31 March 2021.</p>


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Unrest in SA: Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

President Ramaphosa addresses nation in the wake of violent looting in parts of KZN and Gauteng

Captains of Industry: Norrsken Founder on his interest in Africa’s tech space

Amrita Sethi on the role of blockchain in art exchange

Captains of Industry: Raptors’ Masai Ujiri on what it takes to run a successful sports franchise

COVID-19 Recovery: World Bank VP Diagana breaks down strategy for Western & Central Africa

Governor Kganyago reflects on 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank

Cloud9 Entertainment Founder sees great potential in East Africa’s music industry

Omnia delivers full-year earnings surge

Captains of Industry: BPR CEO on the impact of COVID-19 on digital payments

The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade, COVID-19 response

Access Bank MD sees growth opportunities in SA’s underserved banking market

MR. Eazi talks music, investing in African tech start-ups

Captains of Industry: BK Group Chair Holtzman outlines future plans for the bank

Temenos on how cloud technology is transforming Africa’s banking sector

Captains of Industry: Cogebanque CEO on regaining lost glory & outlook for Africa’s banking sector

Sirius FY HEPS up 25.3%

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CEO Interviews

Unrest in SA: Government insurer Sasria estimates $3bn in claims

President Ramaphosa addresses nation in the wake of violent looting in parts of KZN and Gauteng

Captains of Industry: Norrsken Founder on his interest in Africa’s tech space

Amrita Sethi on the role of blockchain in art exchange

Captains of Industry: Raptors’ Masai Ujiri on what it takes to run a successful sports franchise

COVID-19 Recovery: World Bank VP Diagana breaks down strategy for Western & Central Africa

Governor Kganyago reflects on 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank

Cloud9 Entertainment Founder sees great potential in East Africa’s music industry

Omnia delivers full-year earnings surge

Captains of Industry: BPR CEO on the impact of COVID-19 on digital payments

The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade, COVID-19 response

Access Bank MD sees growth opportunities in SA’s underserved banking market

MR. Eazi talks music, investing in African tech start-ups

Captains of Industry: BK Group Chair Holtzman outlines future plans for the bank

Temenos on how cloud technology is transforming Africa’s banking sector

Captains of Industry: Cogebanque CEO on regaining lost glory & outlook for Africa’s banking sector

Sirius FY HEPS up 25.3%

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