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<p>Watch: President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government’s policy objectives and targets in his 2024 State of the Nation Address.</p>


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President Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 State of the Nation Address (full speech)

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to accelerate economic recovery and to implement reforms to create sustainable jobs and drive inclusive growth. In his State of the Nation Address last night Ramaphosa called for greater investment from business. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the address is Mamello Matikinca, Chief Economist at FNB; Jeff Schultz, the Chief Economist at BNP Paribas South Africa and Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.</p>


#SONA2021: Business reacts to President Ramaphosa’s SONA

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<p>Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the state of the nation address- almost a year since the Covid19 pandemic landed in South Africa. One portfolio that has been rather busy during South Africa’s lockdown is the International Relations Department. International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SONA2021: Minister Pandor on the big takeaways from Ramaphosa’s SONA speech

#SONA2021: Minister Pandor on the big takeaways from Ramaphosa’s SONA speech

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again called for greater investment from business. He has reiterated how the largest numbers of jobs will be created by the private sector, but what does business have to say about the president’s plans? CNBC Africa spoke to Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa for more.</p>


#SONA2021: Business Unity South Africa reacts to Ramaphosa’s SONA

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<p>In just a few hours, all eyes will be on South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa who will deliver South Africa&#8217;s State of the Nation Address. Ramaphosa will take the stand during a difficult time for the country, with the economy battered by the effects of COVID-19. Questions have also been raised on the government&#8217;s competence in fighting the virus. Doctor Bheki Mfeka, Development Economist and an Executive Director at SE Advisory joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


#SONA2021: What to expect from Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has replied to the debate on the State of the Nation Address and has emphasised that land grabs will not be happening in the country.</p>


#SONA 2020: President Ramaphosa re-affirms commitment to land distribution

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President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that Eskom’s capacity will be increased through renewable energy, natural gas, hydro-power, battery storage and coal in his state of the nation address last week.</p>


Is the SA govt finally taking concrete steps towards use of renewables?

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Last week Thursday during his State of the Nation, president Ramaphosa dared to dream again. This time, dreaming about a smart city in Lanseria. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Karabo Letlhatlha went to find out more about the president’s dreams, a smart and 5G ready city that will be a benchmark for green infrastructure on the continent and the world over.</p>


Ramaphosa: Smart Cities and cold realities

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his plan to set up a Sovereign Wealth Fund in his State of the Nation Address last week. According to analyst this move will prove difficult considering South Africa’s gloomy budget deficit and few resources to spare. Joining CNBC Africa to give insight is Neville Chester, Portfolio Manager at Coronation Fund Managers and Victoria Barbary, Director of Strategy and Communications at the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.</p>


SA’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: A reality or dream?

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Yesterday at the SONA address, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about the legalisation and commercial use of hemp. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack how this can be implemented is Martha Smith, a lawyer and Partner in the Life Sciences Group at Fasken and Tommy Doran, Managing Director of Eco Equity.</p>


SA to open up & regulate commercial use of hemp products

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Yesterday’s sitting of the much anticipated State of the Nation address did not disappoint on the drama but many are reviewing key points made by Cyril Ramphosa such as private power production, the plan to establish a state bank and the crisis of unemployment. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the SONA address is Sanisha Packirisamy, Economist at Momentum Investments, Kwena Mabotja, Africa Director for SAP Next-Gen and a Mandela-Washington Fellow and Xolisa Nqodi, Managing Director of Shesha Tuks.</p>


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Tracking business, market reaction to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2020 State of the Nation Address is going to be a pivotal one with both ratings agencies, investors and the business community holding their collective breaths to see whether the President would finally implement meaningful structural reforms necessary to kick-start a stagnant economy. Joining CNBC Africa to break down these expectations is Andrew Duvenage, Managing Director, NFB Private Wealth Management and Ralph Mathekga, political analyst and Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec.</p>


#SONA: What business

#SONA: What business, investors want

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Conversations about South Africa’s economy will make headlines in the next few weeks as we have the State of the Nation Address as well as the budget speech this month. However, the challenges that lie ahead such as rating decisions, state owned entities, unemployment and corruption continues to yield South Africa’s economic prospects , so what is the way forward? Bidvest Chairman, Bonang Mohale joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What does business want from Ramaphosa ahead of SONA?

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African CEOs are on par with global business leaders as they agree that building trust with stakeholders is an essential key to promoting growth and maintaining relations, this is according to the YPO Global Pulse Survey on Trust. Joining CNBC Africa for more and his State of the Nation Address expectations is Gareth Ackerman, Chairman of the Board at Pick ‘n Pay Stores and an YPO International Board member.</p>


Gareth Ackerman on why building employee trust is key to a company’s success

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<p>Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the nation at this year’s 2019 State of the Nation Address which he acknowledged deepening poverty in a country that has seen record inflation, rolling blackouts and cash shortages. Joseph Busha, Managing Director, JM BUSHA Investment Group and Batanai Matsika, Head Of Research At Morgan &#038; Co joins CNBC Africa to unpack some the key issues that the president looks to tackle.</p>


Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for patience as he rebuilds Zim economy

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa&#8217;s government is expected to announce measures to help save the troubled power utility Eskom. The South African president told parliament that government plans to take action, this as the country&#8217;s power utility struggles to meet demand.</p>


Ramaphosa to outline measures to fix Eskom

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Lubabalo Mashiqana visits former SA’s Tax Boss’s wife Thandi Moyane at their flower shop in Midrand on this Valentine’s Day.</p>


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President Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 State of the Nation Address (full speech)

#SONA2021: Business reacts to President Ramaphosa’s SONA

#SONA2021: Minister Pandor on the big takeaways from Ramaphosa’s SONA speech

#SONA2021: Business Unity South Africa reacts to Ramaphosa’s SONA

#SONA2021: What to expect from Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

#SONA 2020: President Ramaphosa re-affirms commitment to land distribution

Is the SA govt finally taking concrete steps towards use of renewables?

Ramaphosa: Smart Cities and cold realities

SA’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: A reality or dream?

SA to open up & regulate commercial use of hemp products

Tracking business, market reaction to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

#SONA: What business, investors want

What does business want from Ramaphosa ahead of SONA?

Gareth Ackerman on why building employee trust is key to a company’s success

Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for patience as he rebuilds Zim economy

Ramaphosa to outline measures to fix Eskom

Florists gear up for busy Valentine’s Day

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President Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 State of the Nation Address (full speech)

#SONA2021: Business reacts to President Ramaphosa’s SONA

#SONA2021: Minister Pandor on the big takeaways from Ramaphosa’s SONA speech

#SONA2021: Business Unity South Africa reacts to Ramaphosa’s SONA

#SONA2021: What to expect from Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

#SONA 2020: President Ramaphosa re-affirms commitment to land distribution

Is the SA govt finally taking concrete steps towards use of renewables?

Ramaphosa: Smart Cities and cold realities

SA’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: A reality or dream?

SA to open up & regulate commercial use of hemp products

Tracking business, market reaction to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

#SONA: What business, investors want

What does business want from Ramaphosa ahead of SONA?

Gareth Ackerman on why building employee trust is key to a company’s success

Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for patience as he rebuilds Zim economy

Ramaphosa to outline measures to fix Eskom

Florists gear up for busy Valentine’s Day

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