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<p>Google and the International Finance Corporation estimate that Africa’s internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2per cent of the continent’s GDP by 2025. This would contribute nearly $180 billion to the economy. Driving this growth is a combination of factors; including a vibrant start-up ecosystem, and Africa’s commitment to creating the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the latest report from Google &#038; the IFC is Nitin Gajria, Director at Google Africa.</p>


Africa’s internet economy projected to grow to $180bn by 2025

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<p>The South African political landscape has been riddled with corruption for years, with the actions of officials in the spotlight in 2020. We have seen promises that President Cyril Ramaphosa made in his campaign coming to fruition, with government officials and businesspeople being charged for corruption. The latest being ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule, who will appear in court tomorrow. Is Ramaphosa playing the right chess pieces? Daniel Silke, Director at Political Futures Consultancy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What Ace Magashule’s arrest means for ANC’s factional battles

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<p>Growthpoint Properties this morning announced that it successfully closed its sizeable R4.3 billion equity raise, which opened yesterday afternoon. The placement was 2.74 times oversubscribed. The company initially sought to raise R4billion, which it increased in response to the strong demand for new Growthpoint shares. Growthpoint SA CEO, Estienne de Klerk joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Growthpoint raises R4.2bn equity capital through placement

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<p>Blood collection in sub-Saharan Africa faces many challenges that lead to shortage of the crucial healthcare resource. The continent falls short of the 10 units per 1000 of the population as required by the World Health Organization. CNBC Africa is joined by Philana Mugyenyi, Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager at Terumo discusses ways to achieve adequate, safe, and sustainable blood.</p>


How to address blood shortage in Africa

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<p>CNBC Africa spoke with Mamadou Biteye, Vice President, Social Impact, Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at VISA on their partnership with STEMPower to drive up driving financial inclusion and job creation in Ethiopia.</p>


Visa moves to drive up financial inclusion in Ethiopia

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<p>Globally, there has been an increasing threat of climate change to agriculture sector. Mucyo Papias, Land Husbandry and Irrigation Technology Transfer Specialist at Rwanda Agricultural Board joins CNBC Africa on how solar powered irrigation can be leveraged to build more resilient food systems in Rwanda.</p>


This is how green innovation can help build resilient food systems in Rwanda

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<p>Tanzanian President John Magufuli won a second term, with a landslide victory of more than 84 per cent of the vote in this year’s election. However, Magufuli’s main challenger, Tundu Lissu, of the Party for Democracy and Progress said that the election was full of fraud, and he called on the international community not to accept the results. Dr. Richard Mbunda, Lecturer, Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Dar es Salaam joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What John Magufuli’s re-election means for Tanzania

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<p>Preliminary findings by the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry show that the Nigerian economy suffered an estimated 700 billion naira loss to the #ENDSARS protests. Since then, events took a strange twist with vandalism and looting across the state.  Muda Yusuf, the Director General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor to discuss the developments.</p>


LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

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<p>This weekend will see the first El Clasico of the Covid-19 era. With the opening up of the country, this means the return of public viewing in South Africa, and specifically in Johannesburg. 2020 has been a difficult year, not just for football but for the world in general, and this month’s El Clasico will be a unique game in unique circumstances. Marcos Pelegrin, Managing Director of LaLiga South Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Football fans await first El Clásico of the COVID-19 era

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<p>The number of companies listed on the world’s stock markets has collapsed, over the past two decades. In South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom the number has been reduced by half. Some have raised their concerns, over what they call a “delisting crisis”. Yet, in many Asian economies, the number of listed companies has doubled. CNBC Africa spoke to Kondi Nkosi, Country Head for South Africa at Schroders to unpack the reasons behind these differences.</p>


Is SA going through a delisting crisis?

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<p>Amid escalating unrest in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation last night. Nigerians have been protesting over Police brutality, more specifically abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. In his first public address on the protests, Buhari said that he is pained by the lives lost in the violence that has ensued. He has called for calm, and for protesters to stand down. Kenneth Igbomor, CNBC Africa’s West Africa Markets Editor unpacks the latest developments.</p>


#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s President calls for calm amid escalating unrest

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<p>Europe has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with a second wave of COVID-19 threatening economies – economies that have already been battered by the pandemic. One of the concerns is South Africa’s preparation for the surge in cases in Europe. The markets are also looking at the looming U.S. Presidential election, and performance of emerging markets in the fourth quarter. Jameel Ahmad, Director of Investment Strategy at NAGA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How SA can prepare for a second COVID-19 wave in Europe

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<p>Tensions in Nigeria are escalating, as citizens call for an end to Police brutality. About two weeks ago unrest erupted, with Nigerians voicing out their anger over abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Thousands have taken to the streets, with peaceful protesters being shot and killed. Amnesty International has blamed security forces. A curfew has also been imposed in the capital Lagos. CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor and Onyekachi Adekoya, Managing Director at PR24 Nigeria share more insight.</p>


#ENDSARS: Unrest escalates in Nigeria

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<p>Trinity Energy Limited, South Sudan&#8217;s oil marketing firm is set to invest $10million in its Kenyan operations and also plans to build a $500 million crude oil refinery in South Sudan to serve the region with refined petroleum products. Parek Maduot, Director of Economic Development &#038;Regional Integration, at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


South Sudan: Oil firm bids to set up regional refinery

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<p>Pfizer and BioNTech have recently started phase III trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. This comes at a time when a joint the Regional Expert Committee on Traditional Medicine for COVID-19 formed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission for Social Affairs has endorsed a protocol for phase III clinical trials of herbal medicine for COVID-19 so what is the current state for clinical trials on the continent? Dr. Thomas Nyirenda, Director of Programs at the Africa Academy of Sciences joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Africa Academy of Sciences on the state of clinical trials in Africa

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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>


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Africa’s internet economy projected to grow to $180bn by 2025

What Ace Magashule’s arrest means for ANC’s factional battles

Growthpoint raises R4.2bn equity capital through placement

How to address blood shortage in Africa

Visa moves to drive up financial inclusion in Ethiopia

This is how green innovation can help build resilient food systems in Rwanda

What John Magufuli’s re-election means for Tanzania

LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

Football fans await first El Clásico of the COVID-19 era

Is SA going through a delisting crisis?

#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s President calls for calm amid escalating unrest

How SA can prepare for a second COVID-19 wave in Europe

#ENDSARS: Unrest escalates in Nigeria

South Sudan: Oil firm bids to set up regional refinery

COVID-19: Africa Academy of Sciences on the state of clinical trials in Africa

Omnia reaches agreement to sell Oro Agri to Rovensa

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