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<p>Musicians make most of their income revenue from their live performances but now due to COVID-19 pandemic, they are seeking new models to generate income again with online streaming being prominent in the current climate. But how adequate is this when it comes to paying their bills? T Effect CEO, Thabiso Khati joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19 takes its toll Africa’s music industry

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<p>Africa has created some of the greatest talent – Hugh Masekela, Angelique Kidjo and Oliver Mtukudzi &#8211; to name a few. African creatives are often unappreciated, even on the continent that they were born. Limited influence and resources have hindered further development of some of our favorite creatives. In a bid to cultivate new talent and to unlock brand opportunities for established artists in the African creative industry, Celebrity Services Africa has embarked on a new venture with Sony Music Entertainment Africa. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight into this powerful collaboration is Davin Phillips, Executive Director of CSA.</p>


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Is the SA govt. doing enough to deter COVID-19 price gouging?

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<p>In the finance world from top to bottom the pandemic it has had a grave effect. As companies count the cost the question is how are they dealing with it. CNBC Africa spoke to Helena Conradie, CEO of Satrix  wholly owned by Sanlam&#8230;.</p>


Sanlam’s outlook on investing out of China

Satrix’s outlook on investing out of China

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<p>The African Continental Free Trade Area promises to be of the biggest economic stimuli for trade on the African continent. But like many projects, it has been hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The deal, which aims to boost intra-Africa trade, was launched over a year ago. Commerce was due to start this month; however, it will be implemented in January due to delays. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area spoke to CNBC Africa for more&#8230;.</p>


AfCFTA: Wamkele Mene on why the free trade deal is Africa’s COVID-19 stimulus plan

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<p>Shareholders of the Central Securities Clearing System approved dividend payments which translate to a 22.8 per cent year-on-year growth in returns to shareholders.</p>


CSCS CEO on how the company is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>As the dust settles from South Africa’s emergency budget announcement, economist and ratings agencies have expressed their pessimism towards the finance minister Tito Mboweni’s ability to cut expenditure and deliver on his debt stabilisation plan. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya, Chief economist at FNB, Nicky Weimar, Chief Economist at Nedbank and Murtaza Moulvi, Head of Financial Markets at Standard Chartered Bank&#8230;.</p>


How will SA finmin Mboweni cut expenditure?

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<p>The operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement was supposed to take place at the beginning of this month but just like many developments it has been set back by the COVID-19 pandemic. CNBC Africa spoke to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on how AfCTA can get back on track.</p>


Olusegun Obasanjo on COVID-19 lessons for African economies & the AfCFTA

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<p>After two stints as acting CEO of Old Mutual, the pan- African Financial services group has made official Iain Williamson’s role as head of the company. Williamson first served as acting Old Mutual in 2017 and again in 2019 when the company fired its former CEO Peter Moyo following a conflict of interest that resulted in breakdown of trust and confidence. Iain Williamson joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ian Williamson outlines his plans for Old Mutual

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<p>A new private sector-led initiative is looking to crowd source funds from Nigerians to help about two million Lagosians whose livelihoods have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Yomi Adedeji, CEO of Softcom and Convener of the HelpNow Initiative joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This crowdfunding initiative is helping vulnerable Lagosians during COVID-19

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<p>Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, work is still on-going at the 650 000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery, which is expected to be commissioned in January next year. The company’s Group Executive Director Devakumar Edwin joins CNBC Africa to share some insight on the progress.</p>


How COVID-19 has impacted the progress of Dangote Refinery

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<p>A new tool by the International Trade Centre aims to track policies for women in trade.</p>


This new ITC tool seeks to empower women in trade

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<p>The International Air Transport Association is urging governments in Africa and the Middle East to create alternatives to airline arrival quarantine, as this would allow economies to re-start whilst avoiding the risk of increasing Covid-19 cases. Muhammad Albakri, Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East at the International Air Transport Association joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


African airlines brace for severe turbulence as the impact of COVID-19 deepens

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<p>In a decision that surprised many, South African High Court favoured Eskom dispute with energy regulator Nersa today.</p>


Court sides with Eskom over dispute with Nersa

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<p>At a time when many property companies are struggling Vukile has posted healthy performance.  The group reported a continued strength in their Southern African portfolio and well diversified sources of funding. Vukile Property Fund CEO, Laurence Rapp joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Vukile bucks the trends with strong results in a tough environment

Vukile bucks the trend with strong results in a tough environment

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<p>Boxer Superstores, a subsidiary of Pick n Pay have recently opened its 300th store amid the Covid-19 storm that has hurt many South African retailers. The group also plans on opening its Polokwane distribution centre by the end of this year and sees many more expansions in the horizon. Marek Masojada, Managing Director of Boxer Superstores joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Boxer Superstores opens its 300th store despite COVID-19 crisis

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<p>The great lock-down as it has come to be called accelerated the need for innovative ways as it became more evident that getting financial support to those most in need had become a practical challenge. But how quick could countries accelerate financial inclusion, Raghav Prasad, Division President, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mastercard joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Is the SA govt. doing enough to deter COVID-19 price gouging?

Satrix’s outlook on investing out of China

AfCFTA: Wamkele Mene on why the free trade deal is Africa’s COVID-19 stimulus plan

CSCS CEO on how the company is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

How will SA finmin Mboweni cut expenditure?

Olusegun Obasanjo on COVID-19 lessons for African economies & the AfCFTA

Ian Williamson outlines his plans for Old Mutual

This crowdfunding initiative is helping vulnerable Lagosians during COVID-19

How COVID-19 has impacted the progress of Dangote Refinery

This new ITC tool seeks to empower women in trade

African airlines brace for severe turbulence as the impact of COVID-19 deepens

Court sides with Eskom over dispute with Nersa

Vukile bucks the trend with strong results in a tough environment

Boxer Superstores opens its 300th store despite COVID-19 crisis

Mastercard on how to accelerate financial inclusion amid the COVID-19 crisis

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COVID-19 takes its toll Africa’s music industry

Sony, CSA partner to develop artists in Africa

Is the SA govt. doing enough to deter COVID-19 price gouging?

Satrix’s outlook on investing out of China

AfCFTA: Wamkele Mene on why the free trade deal is Africa’s COVID-19 stimulus plan

CSCS CEO on how the company is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

How will SA finmin Mboweni cut expenditure?

Olusegun Obasanjo on COVID-19 lessons for African economies & the AfCFTA

Ian Williamson outlines his plans for Old Mutual

This crowdfunding initiative is helping vulnerable Lagosians during COVID-19

How COVID-19 has impacted the progress of Dangote Refinery

This new ITC tool seeks to empower women in trade

African airlines brace for severe turbulence as the impact of COVID-19 deepens

Court sides with Eskom over dispute with Nersa

Vukile bucks the trend with strong results in a tough environment

Boxer Superstores opens its 300th store despite COVID-19 crisis

Mastercard on how to accelerate financial inclusion amid the COVID-19 crisis

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