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<p>The R100 billion infrastructure promise made by President Ramaphosa to set up a fund in 2018 is gaining traction. Today,a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by government and the Development Bank of Southern Africa.</p>


DBSA’s Patrick Dlamini on what the R100bn Infrastructure Fund means for SA

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<p>In efforts to mitigate the financial burden caused by COVID-19, the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund has paid out R104 million to its members. About 33 000 pensioners have benefitted from the special bonus. Linda Mateza, CEO of the Eskom Pension &#038; Provident Fund joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Eskom pension fund pays out R104mn bonus to help members survive COVID-19

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<p>The political arena in the United States has certainly been one to watch, with the heated race to the third of November presidential election, and escalating tensions between the Trump administration and China. Brooks Spector, former American Diplomat &#038; Associate Editor of the Daily Maverick joins CNBC Africa to give us insights into the road to the US 2020 elections.</p>


Biden’s running mate: How the Harris pick impacts the race for the Whitehouse

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<p>From Limpopo to the international stage – that is the story of musician and record producer Kgaogelo Moagi, popularly known as Master KG.</p>


Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG signs exclusive deal with Elektra France

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<p>The JSE has hit EOH with a R7.5 million fine, for releasing results which had errors in them.  According to the JSE, results statements from the technology group for 2017 and 2018 had understated losses. R2.5 million of the fine has been conditionally suspended for five years, partly due to EOH’s full co-operation during the investigation. Megan Pydigadu, Group CFO of EOH joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


JSE slaps EOH with R7.5mn fine

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<p>Mark Dytor, CEO of AECI joins CNBC Africa to break down the company’s results which saw the JSE listed chemicals group declare a gross interim cash dividend of 100 cents apiece for the six months ended June 30.</p>


AECI continues to reward shareholders despite COVID-19 uncertainty

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<p>Zimbabwe has agreed to pay $3.5 billion in compensation to white farmers who lost their land through invasions 20 years. The money will compensate for improvements made to the land by farmers. It is being seen as an olive branch from the government and a step away from the antagonistic days of the late president Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube and veteran farmer Ben Freeth join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Finmin Ncube on who will fund Zim’s $3.5bn compensation to white farmers

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<p>Economists continue to react to South Africa&#8217;s R70 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the challenges and opportunities arising from the agreement is Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes &#038; Gina Schoeman, Chief Economist at Citi Bank.</p>


Economists react to SA’s R70bn IMF loan

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<p>Mergers and acquisitions have decreased across Africa in the first half of 2020, in both volume and value, with some exceptions in Nigeria. Going forward, dark clouds remain over the M&#038;A market in Africa in the short-term, with a possible silver lining for medium-term recovery. Wildu du Plessis, Partner at Baker McKenzie joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How COVID-19 has impacted mergers& acquisitions across Africa

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<p>As we continue through lock-down, co-operation and support between commercial landlords and tenants have been key, in order to ensure South Africa’s most successful Central Business District will survive this period. Landlords in Cape Town have moved swiftly to provide relief and advice, to support tenants battling to stay afloat amid stringent lock-down regulations. Rob Kane, Chairperson of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why office space is making a comeback despite COVID-19

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<p>South African Airways appointed a new interim CEO and the creditors approved the business rescue plan. In the last few hours the unions have been meeting to discuss their attitude towards this deal. The National Union of Metal Workers for South Africa (NUMSA) holds quite a bit of sway at SAA and therefore is likely to be influential. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Spokesperson, NUMSA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why Numsa is unhappy about the new interim SAA CEO

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<p>The government has approved a rescue plan for the ailing South African Airways that could cost taxpayers up to R16.3 billion, and is likely to be controversial. Already taxpayers have propped up the loss-making airline to the tune of R30 billion, in the last decade. Part of the plan is to get private money to fund the rescue plan and the appointment of a new interim CEO, Phillip Saunders. Guy Leitch, Editor of SA Flyer &#038; FlightCom magazines joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Government approves SAA rescue plan

Government approves SAA rescue plan, appoints new interim CEO

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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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What lies ahead for the COVID-19 hit journalism industry?

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<p>More and more companies, engaging in price gouging, are finding themselves in a spot of bother, as consumers refuse to stand for it. The Competition Tribunal has confirmed three more consent agreements, relating to COVID-19 excessive pricing complaints. Since April, over 20 agreements have been confirmed. Bob Makukunzva, Lawyer at Gwina Attorneys joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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

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<p>Just last week finance minister Tito Mboweni outlined the emergency budget to nurse South Africa through the Covid-19 crisis. A big part of this budget was a plan for South Africa to get its debt under control within four years. Fitch Ratings, the agency that downgraded South Africa in April doubts whether South Africa can do this. CNBC Africa’s Chris Bishop spoke to Jan Friederich, Senior Director of Fitch Ratings for more.</p>


Fitch expresses doubt over SA’s debt consolidation plans

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<p>The Afrimat Construction Index for the first quarter of 2020 has shown significantly depressed figures with the index itself falling by more than 27 per cent. Roelof Botha, Economist and Head of the Afrimat Construction Index, urges that these figures prove how important the recovery plan is for the construction sector.</p>


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DBSA’s Patrick Dlamini on what the R100bn Infrastructure Fund means for SA

Eskom pension fund pays out R104mn bonus to help members survive COVID-19

Biden’s running mate: How the Harris pick impacts the race for the Whitehouse

Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG signs exclusive deal with Elektra France

JSE slaps EOH with R7.5mn fine

AECI continues to reward shareholders despite COVID-19 uncertainty

Finmin Ncube on who will fund Zim’s $3.5bn compensation to white farmers

Economists react to SA’s R70bn IMF loan

How COVID-19 has impacted mergers& acquisitions across Africa

Why office space is making a comeback despite COVID-19

Why Numsa is unhappy about the new interim SAA CEO

Government approves SAA rescue plan, appoints new interim CEO

Sony, CSA partner to develop artists in Africa

What lies ahead for the COVID-19 hit journalism industry?

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

Fitch expresses doubt over SA’s debt consolidation plans

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covid-19 lockdown

DBSA’s Patrick Dlamini on what the R100bn Infrastructure Fund means for SA

Eskom pension fund pays out R104mn bonus to help members survive COVID-19

Biden’s running mate: How the Harris pick impacts the race for the Whitehouse

Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG signs exclusive deal with Elektra France

JSE slaps EOH with R7.5mn fine

AECI continues to reward shareholders despite COVID-19 uncertainty

Finmin Ncube on who will fund Zim’s $3.5bn compensation to white farmers

Economists react to SA’s R70bn IMF loan

How COVID-19 has impacted mergers& acquisitions across Africa

Why office space is making a comeback despite COVID-19

Why Numsa is unhappy about the new interim SAA CEO

Government approves SAA rescue plan, appoints new interim CEO

Sony, CSA partner to develop artists in Africa

What lies ahead for the COVID-19 hit journalism industry?

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

Fitch expresses doubt over SA’s debt consolidation plans

Roelof Botha: SA’s construction industry in need of COVID-19 recovery plan, here’s why

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