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<p>AFEX Commodities Exchange says the outlook of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the commodities market is two-faced, with a possibility of simultaneous shocks to production and consumption.</p>


AFEX: COVID-19 could present shocks to production & consumption

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<p>Brent crude futures plummeted further and are currently hovering around $19 a barrel after falling about 10 per cent on increased concerns over a building supply glut and a lack of available storage. Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Why there are no winners in the oil price crash

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<p>Last night South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R500 billion economic recovery stimulus package as a national response to deal with the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the country. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this is Economist, Mike Schüssler.</p>


COVID-19: How will SA fund its R500bn economic stimulus package?

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<p>Old Mutual has announced that it is making R4 billion worth of cover to healthcare workers during COVID-19. The cover will be effective from the 1 April to the end of this year and is intended to provide relief to families of healthcare workers who are of particular vulnerability at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Vuyo Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at Old Mutual joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How Old Mutual is helping healthcare workers at the forefront of COVID-19 fight

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<p>Sanlam Emerging Markets is stepping up to the fight of curbing the spread and cushioning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and the other international markets that it operates in by Donating R45 million to support COVID-19 initiatives. Heinie Werth, CEO of Sanlam Emerging Markets joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Heinie Werth on how Sanlam Emerging Markets is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

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<p>The COIVD-19 global pandemic is leaving individuals to face the social impact of the pandemic such as unemployment, business closures and pay cuts which are creating huge financial strains on citizens. South Africa is of particular concern with high unemployment rates and a cure needed for economic recovery, CNBC Africa is joined by financial wellness coach Samke Mhlongo, Founder and Chief Executive of The Next Chapter for more on how individuals should be planning in these difficult times.</p>


How should you handle your finances during the COVID-19 crisis?

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<p>South Africa’s consumer price inflation slowed to 4.1 per cent year-on-year in March, from 4.6 per cent in February. The main contributors to the 4.1 per cent annual inflation rate were food, non-alcoholic beverages; housing and utilities. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack more is Patrick Kelly, Chief Director at Stats SA.</p>


SA’s consumer inflation slows to 4.1% y/y in March – these were the main drivers

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Edgar Mafoko, Investment Portfolio Manager at FNB.</p>


SA announces R500bn COVID-19 economic stimulus package

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<p>Tech health start-ups have seen a jump in not only investor appetite but also in the ease of operation with many economies looking at them for go to solutions in the wake of the coronavirus. But how has this translated into business sense for them? Israel Bimpe, Head of National Implementation at Zipline joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


African health start-up Zipline on the forefront of COVID-19 fight

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<p>At the end of the last decade investor appetite in alternative energy had picked up pace but just like most industries, this has been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst all this, could this be an opportunity for the industry? CNBC Africa spoke to James Carter, Lawyer at DLA Piper Global Law Firm for more.</p>


Is COVID-19 the opportunity for alternative energy?

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<p>Africa’s biggest supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings recently announced it is closing one of its branches in Kenya and laying off over 100 workers due to a reduction of shoppers. Elsewhere, the International Finance Corporation is set to acquire a minority stake in retail chain Naivas International Limited for $15 million. For more updates in Kenya’s retail market and how it’s coping with the pandemic, CNBC Africa spoke to Ken Gichinga, Chief Economist at Mentoria Economics.</p>


The impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s retail industry

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<p>A number of JSE listed companies are delaying the publication of financial results and annual reports, saying COVID-19 lock-downs are making it hard for their auditors to conduct a proper audit process. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Tara Smith, Department of Professional Practice in South Africa at KPMG, Stephen Ntsoane, EY&#8217;s Assurance Leader for South Africa and Andrew Mackie, Managing Partner, Africa Audit &#038; Assurance, Deloitte &#038; Touche.</p>


How the auditing profession is navigating COVID-19 shocks

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<p>The COVID-19 lock-down is expected to cost South Africa’s economy over one trillion rand in lost output. One of the ways to fund South Africa’s recovery could be for the Reserve Bank to follow its peers globally and print money – a move, which up to now, the bank has been reluctant to do. That’s the view of Professor Brian Kantor, Chief Strategist &amp; Economist at Investec Wealth &amp; Investment.</p>


Investec on why the Reserve Bank should print money as part of COVID-19 response

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<p>Investors in Cytonn high yielding resolutions real estate projects will have to wait three months longer if they are to recoup investments according to a company statement, CNBC Africa spoke to the company&#8217;s COO, Shiv Arora for more.</p>


Cytonn extends maturities on its real estate fund by three months due to COVID-19 crisis

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<p>A number of small businesses in Ethiopia are protesting the way Facebook is handling their business pages with some being pulled down from the social media site.</p>


Outcry as small businesses in Ethiopia have their pages pulled down by Facebook

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<p>Yesterday the price of West Texas Intermediate Crude fell below zero for the first time in history, meaning the sellers were ultimately paying buyers to take the oil. The COVID-19 pandemic has cut global oil demand by almost a third, and now it shows in the US oil market, but what does this all mean for Africa? International Relations Expert, Emery Nzirabatinya joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: What the oil price crash means for African economies

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<p>Ghana-based Apakan Securities say investors in Ghana can achieve optimum returns by keeping a reasonable level of short-term liquid securities to take advantage of opportunities and lock-in higher yields during periods of yield surges. Frederick Duvor, Managing Director of Apakan Securities joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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AFEX: COVID-19 could present shocks to production & consumption

COVID-19: Why there are no winners in the oil price crash

COVID-19: How will SA fund its R500bn economic stimulus package?

How Old Mutual is helping healthcare workers at the forefront of COVID-19 fight

Heinie Werth on how Sanlam Emerging Markets is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

How should you handle your finances during the COVID-19 crisis?

SA’s consumer inflation slows to 4.1% y/y in March – these were the main drivers

SA announces R500bn COVID-19 economic stimulus package

African health start-up Zipline on the forefront of COVID-19 fight

Is COVID-19 the opportunity for alternative energy?

The impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s retail industry

How the auditing profession is navigating COVID-19 shocks

Investec on why the Reserve Bank should print money as part of COVID-19 response

Cytonn extends maturities on its real estate fund by three months due to COVID-19 crisis

Outcry as small businesses in Ethiopia have their pages pulled down by Facebook

COVID-19: What the oil price crash means for African economies

How investors can unlock value amid COVID-19 uncertainties

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AFEX: COVID-19 could present shocks to production & consumption

COVID-19: Why there are no winners in the oil price crash

COVID-19: How will SA fund its R500bn economic stimulus package?

How Old Mutual is helping healthcare workers at the forefront of COVID-19 fight

Heinie Werth on how Sanlam Emerging Markets is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

How should you handle your finances during the COVID-19 crisis?

SA’s consumer inflation slows to 4.1% y/y in March – these were the main drivers

SA announces R500bn COVID-19 economic stimulus package

African health start-up Zipline on the forefront of COVID-19 fight

Is COVID-19 the opportunity for alternative energy?

The impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s retail industry

How the auditing profession is navigating COVID-19 shocks

Investec on why the Reserve Bank should print money as part of COVID-19 response

Cytonn extends maturities on its real estate fund by three months due to COVID-19 crisis

Outcry as small businesses in Ethiopia have their pages pulled down by Facebook

COVID-19: What the oil price crash means for African economies

How investors can unlock value amid COVID-19 uncertainties

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