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<p>This time last year Africa was celebrating the milestone that free trade on the continent would soon be a reality. Prior to Covid-19, the free trade Africa deal was due to be implemented on the 1st of July. Africa Day this year is, however, less joyful as the continent grapples with the prospect of deep recession and in some parts, depression with the coronavirus health crisis fast muted into an economic and financial one. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss Africa’s prospects in 2020 is Alexander Forbes Chief Economist, Isaah Mhlanga and Head of Strategic Slients, Lesiba Mothata.</p>


How Covid-19 is shaping Africa’s prospects

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<p>Carl Niehaus, ANC NEC member dispels myths that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will not be about radical economic transformation. He also speaks to CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha about court challenges.</p>


ANC’s Presidential contender Dlamini-Zuma is open to speak to capital

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<p>Policy has never been a problem for the ANC. The problem has been with implementation. So says Professor Tinyiko Maluleke from the University of Pretoria. Implementation will be the biggest headache for the new leader of the ANC.</p>


Policy implementation will be biggest headache for new ANC President – Maluleke

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<p>Should Lindiwe Sisulu be elected as Deputy President of the ANC, she will be breaking the glass ceiling. CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha asked he what it meant to her.</p>


Sisulu’s lone campaign broke away from ANC’s slate tradition

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<p>The author of the book on Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma her race for the Presidency, Carien du Plessis, gives CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha some insights into this enigmatic woman, who could be South Africa’s next president.</p>


Dlamini-Zuma is a very accomplished woman – Carien du Plessis

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<p>Considering of the court verdict nullifying the KZN PEC, how much can the branch still expect to influence the outcome of the ANC presidential election? CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha speaks to Sihle Zikalala, Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal branch of the ANC about the court cases, the odds for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and the implication of ANC National Chairperson Baleka Mbete’s decision to support Cyril Ramaphosa.</p>


Can KZN still influence ANC conference outcome?

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<p>President Jacob Zuma is said to have been actively involved in the factionalisation of the party and the tripartite alliance since he came in to power. SACP leader Solly Mapaila, reflects on this and more.</p>


Is President Jacob Zuma the chief architect of factionalism?

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Aviwe Mtila speaks to Cosatu General Secretary, Bheki Ntshalinthali about the way forward for the alliance, and the likelihood of Cyril Ramaphosa being elected as ANC President.</p>


Hope for the future of the tripartite alliance

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<p>It looks like President Jacob Zuma wants to be remembered as the man who delivered free education. Yesterday morning, President Jacob Zuma announced that South Africa will raise subsidies to universities to 1 percent of gross domestic.</p>


He wants to be remembered as the president who delivered free education- editor, Daily Dispatch

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<p>With West Province having been denied 120 votes, how confident are they that their candidate Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will become President of the ANC? CNBC Africa speaks to Supra Mahumapelo, Chairman of North West for more.</p>


North West’s vision after being denied 120 votes

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<p>At the start of the 54th ANC National Conference, President Jacob Zuma announced that free tertiary education will be provided to families with a combined annual income of less than R350 000.</p>


Free education not an expedient decision – Niehaus

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<p>The ANC Women’s League is proud of the fact that three women had been nominated to stand for the position of President. The ANC Women’s League president and Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini, says this indicates that the structures of the ANC are ready to accept the leadership of women in top position. Earlier today she spoke to CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha.</p>


ANC is ready for women in top leadership – Dlamini

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<p>Stan Mathabatha, Premier of Limpopo &#038; Chairman Limpopo Branch told CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha that the ANC had to get back to the basics of morality and political consciousness.</p>


How the ANC can get back to basics – Limpopo Premier

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<p>The 54th ANC National Conference is African democracy in motion, says comedian Kagiso Lediga. It is also very much like a township wedding, where promises are made and there are big consequences.</p>


ANC Conference is like a township wedding – Kagiso Lediga

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<p>President Jacob Zuma will have to apply to become a member of the ANC Veteran’s League, says veteran Snuki Zikalala. He will be welcomed into their midst and they will work together to build a strong ANC. He also talks about who the League would like to see become the president of the ANC.</p>


The role of ANC veterans in the election – Zikalala

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<p>Although the Northern Cape Branch of the ANC nominated Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of President of the ANC, the chairperson of the Northern Cape Branch Saul Zama says all seven of the nominees are highly capable individuals.</p>


Any of the 7 highly capable nominees can lead the ANC

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<p>The election is not only about who will be president, but also about all of the other members the national executive committee, says Lindiwe Zulu, member of the ANC NEC.</p>


Lesiba Mothata

How Covid-19 is shaping Africa’s prospects

ANC’s Presidential contender Dlamini-Zuma is open to speak to capital

Policy implementation will be biggest headache for new ANC President – Maluleke

Sisulu’s lone campaign broke away from ANC’s slate tradition

Dlamini-Zuma is a very accomplished woman – Carien du Plessis

Can KZN still influence ANC conference outcome?

Is President Jacob Zuma the chief architect of factionalism?

Hope for the future of the tripartite alliance

He wants to be remembered as the president who delivered free education- editor, Daily Dispatch

North West’s vision after being denied 120 votes

Free education not an expedient decision – Niehaus

ANC is ready for women in top leadership – Dlamini

How the ANC can get back to basics – Limpopo Premier

ANC Conference is like a township wedding – Kagiso Lediga

The role of ANC veterans in the election – Zikalala

Any of the 7 highly capable nominees can lead the ANC

Unity is of primary importance for the ANC going forward – Zulu

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Lesiba Mothata

How Covid-19 is shaping Africa’s prospects

ANC’s Presidential contender Dlamini-Zuma is open to speak to capital

Policy implementation will be biggest headache for new ANC President – Maluleke

Sisulu’s lone campaign broke away from ANC’s slate tradition

Dlamini-Zuma is a very accomplished woman – Carien du Plessis

Can KZN still influence ANC conference outcome?

Is President Jacob Zuma the chief architect of factionalism?

Hope for the future of the tripartite alliance

He wants to be remembered as the president who delivered free education- editor, Daily Dispatch

North West’s vision after being denied 120 votes

Free education not an expedient decision – Niehaus

ANC is ready for women in top leadership – Dlamini

How the ANC can get back to basics – Limpopo Premier

ANC Conference is like a township wedding – Kagiso Lediga

The role of ANC veterans in the election – Zikalala

Any of the 7 highly capable nominees can lead the ANC

Unity is of primary importance for the ANC going forward – Zulu

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