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<p>The focus for many Sub- Saharan African countries is the re-opening of economies following strict lock-downs that were implemented in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack more on the re-opening of African economies is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.</p>


COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen economies?

COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen African economies?

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<p>The International Monetary Fund has sited that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause the worst global recession since the Great Depression.</p>


Absa on COVID-19 economic impact on SSA

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<p>The International Monetary Fund has approved the payment of funds to a number of African countries such as Ghana, Senegal and Mozambique, under the Rapid Credit Facility which is set to help countries deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at ABSA Corporate and Investment Banking joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


IMF approves funds to Ghana

IMF approves funds to Ghana, Senegal & Mozambique to fight COVID-19

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<p>Africa will tread a tough road ahead as ratings agencies throw its iron fists upon African countries amid the COVID-19 crisis and economic disruptions impact private sector activity in Sub- Saharan Africa. Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Moody’s downgrades Zambia from stable to negative

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<p>As COVID-19 cases climb in Africa, countries have had monetary responses to the issue such as South Africa and Namibia cutting by 100 basis points, Ghana by 150 and Nigeria keeping rates unchanged in yesterday’s MPC announcement. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the economic impact of monetary response to COVID-19 in Africa is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.</p>


Absa’s Ridle Markus on Africa’s monetary response to COVID-19

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<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world, Sub-Saharan Africa countries have implemented travel bans from high risk countries and regions in order to curb the number of infections in Africa. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the economic and social impact that this will have on African countries is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.</p>


How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact SSA economies

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Moody’s has downgraded Angola’s sovereign rating to B negative with a stable outlook  pricing  in the impact of lower oil production and lower oil prices. Joining CNBC Africa for today’s Africa Exchange segment is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.</p>


Moody’s downgrades Angola’s ratings to B-minus

Moody’s downgrades Angola’s ratings to B-minus, outlook stable

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Joining CNBC Africa for Africa Exchange segment is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking for the slew of monetary data that is out in Botswana, Zambia and Namibia and the possible impact of the Coronavirus on Sub-Saharan Africa.</p>


How the coronavirus outbreak impacts SSA’s growth outlook

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Joining CNBC Africa for today’s Africa exchange segment is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at  Absa Corporate and Investment Banking to discuss Zambia’s energy crisis.</p>


What is behind Zambia’s deepening energy

What is behind Zambia’s deepening energy, economic crisis?

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<p>Sasol has been the latest company to join the list of others who are acquiring secondary listings on A2X exchange. Joining me for more on this is Kevin Brady the CEO of A2X exchange.</p>


Absa on the main drivers for Africa’s best performing economies in 2020

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<p>Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking joins CNBC Africa for a 2020 economic overview and prospects of African countries.</p>


Ridle Markus

COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen African economies?

Absa on COVID-19 economic impact on SSA

IMF approves funds to Ghana, Senegal & Mozambique to fight COVID-19

COVID-19: Moody’s downgrades Zambia from stable to negative

Absa’s Ridle Markus on Africa’s monetary response to COVID-19

How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact SSA economies

Moody’s downgrades Angola’s ratings to B-minus, outlook stable

How the coronavirus outbreak impacts SSA’s growth outlook

What is behind Zambia’s deepening energy, economic crisis?

Absa on the main drivers for Africa’s best performing economies in 2020

Absa’s economic outlook for Africa

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Ridle Markus

COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen African economies?

Absa on COVID-19 economic impact on SSA

IMF approves funds to Ghana, Senegal & Mozambique to fight COVID-19

COVID-19: Moody’s downgrades Zambia from stable to negative

Absa’s Ridle Markus on Africa’s monetary response to COVID-19

How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact SSA economies

Moody’s downgrades Angola’s ratings to B-minus, outlook stable

How the coronavirus outbreak impacts SSA’s growth outlook

What is behind Zambia’s deepening energy, economic crisis?

Absa on the main drivers for Africa’s best performing economies in 2020

Absa’s economic outlook for Africa

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