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<p>Councillor Jolidee Matongo MMC of Finance for the City of Johannesburg Municipality, joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zinathi Gquma to discuss the allocation of the City&#8217;s budget for the year 2021/2022&#8230;.</p>


MMC Matongo breaks down key takeaways from City of Joburg’s 2021/22 budget

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<p>Covid-19 has devastated the tourism industry harder than most with airplanes on the ground, hotels closed and travel restrictions put in place in virtually all countries around the world. United Nations World Tourism Organisations figures show the scale of the destruction will take years to undo. Dubai, home to the world&#8217;s largest and busiest airport, has taken its fair share of the pain.  His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing speaks to CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa about Dubai&#8217;s strategy to get the tourist back and what the UAE offers Africa&#8230;.</p>


How Dubai plans to bring back tourism hit hard by the pandemic

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<p>Blockchain technology has made great strides over the past few years speeding up processes like AI and smartphones.  Studies found that improvements in technology are beneficial in classrooms and that technology has the ability to better manage accountability, transparency and overall educational experiences. Partnerships between governments and private sector can also lead the way to boost nationwide education and employment. African Operations Director of blockchain engineering company IOHK, John O’Connor joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zinathi Gquma to explore blockchain technology and how partnerships with governments can help improve quality of life&#8230;.</p>


How blockchain technology can help improve quality of life in Africa

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<p>Calgro M3’s headline loss per share widened to 26.29 cents in August, against a 3.24 cents per share loss in the previous comparable period. The company incurred significant costs, as construction activity was halted for two months, due to the COVID-19 lock-down. No interim dividend has been declared. Calgro M3 CEO, Wikus Lategan joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Calgro M3 half-year headline loss widens to 26.29c

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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>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>With Covid-19 leaving a trail of destruction in its path, it is said that South African women will be hit the hardest.</p>


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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>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>Small and medium enterprises account for 80 per cent of the African economy but remain less competitive due in part to lack of a platform which accommodates digital cross-border payments by SMEs. To address this, COMESA Business Council has been making consultations with stakeholders on the establishment of a regional digital common payments policy which would inform the proposed digital integrated retail payment scheme for SMEs. Sandra Uwera, CEO, COMESA Business Council joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COMESA to develop a regional digital common payment scheme for small businesses

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<p>The International Monetary Fund says it expects sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to decline 3 per cent with a 4.3 per cent contraction in Nigeria’s GDP, while Ghana’s economy to grow by 0.9 per cent in 2020 after recording a 6.5 per cent growth in 2019. Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives, and John Gatsi, Dean of the School of Business at the University of Cape Coast Ghana join CNBC Africa for this conversation&#8230;.</p>


COVID-19: Laying the path to recovery for Nigeria & Ghana

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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>SOV Development Foundation has created the first cryptocurrency for a nation, CNBC Africa spoke with Peter Dittus, Chairman of the foundation on how it will operate and how effective Robo Central Bank could eliminate the risks of hyperinflation.</p>


SOV Development Foundation creates first cryptocurrency for a nation. Here’s how it works

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s government says estimates show that Compressed Natural Gas could cost as much as 97 Naira per litre. Nigeria is exploring possible affordable alternatives to Premium Motor Spirit and plans to install gas facilities at petrol stations. Adeoye Adefulu, Partner at Odujinrin and Adefulu joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


CEO Interviews

MMC Matongo breaks down key takeaways from City of Joburg’s 2021/22 budget

How Dubai plans to bring back tourism hit hard by the pandemic

How blockchain technology can help improve quality of life in Africa

Calgro M3 half-year headline loss widens to 26.29c

Omnia reaches agreement to sell Oro Agri to Rovensa

Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

How this initiative is empowering women in rural areas with hair products

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

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

PSG Group CEO: How to look at the results

COMESA to develop a regional digital common payment scheme for small businesses

COVID-19: Laying the path to recovery for Nigeria & Ghana

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

SOV Development Foundation creates first cryptocurrency for a nation. Here’s how it works

Nigeria seeks affordable alternatives to PMS

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CEO Interviews

MMC Matongo breaks down key takeaways from City of Joburg’s 2021/22 budget

How Dubai plans to bring back tourism hit hard by the pandemic

How blockchain technology can help improve quality of life in Africa

Calgro M3 half-year headline loss widens to 26.29c

Omnia reaches agreement to sell Oro Agri to Rovensa

Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

How this initiative is empowering women in rural areas with hair products

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

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

PSG Group CEO: How to look at the results

COMESA to develop a regional digital common payment scheme for small businesses

COVID-19: Laying the path to recovery for Nigeria & Ghana

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

SOV Development Foundation creates first cryptocurrency for a nation. Here’s how it works

Nigeria seeks affordable alternatives to PMS

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