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In recent developments, South Africa’s Health Minister has banned the sale, importation, distribution and manufacture of cannabis and hemp based food stuffs. 

South Africa’s evolving cannabis legislation

Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Standard Bank Group shared his thoughts on U.S. exceptionalism.

Ballim: Trade has been foundational to Sub-Saharan African growth

CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters is joined by Anthony Leeming, outgoing CEO, Sun International for more.

Anthony Leeming steps down as Sun International CEO

Private higher education provider, Stadio Holdings, has reported double digit growth for the year ended 31 December 2024. 

Stadio Holdings posts double-digit full-year growth

Joining CNBC Africa for more this is Onalethata Letlole, Sales Manager: FX & Money Markets, Stanbic Bank Botswana.

S&P Global Ratings revises Botswana’s outlook from stable to negative

CNBC Africa is joined by Hassan Fawaz, Chairman, GivTrade for this discussion.

Gold extends gains as Powell’s speech boosts market optimism

Jeanette Marais, Group CEO, Momentum Group joins CNBC Africa for more.

Momentum Group H1’25 HEPS up 55%

Against a backdrop of substantial economic risks – including fiscal weakness, external volatility, and pressing social needs, Last week Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered what analysts described as a “compromise budget”. 

Impact of new budget on SA’s equity outlook

Brand South Africa hosted its Nation Brand Forum to highlight the role of inclusive public–private partnerships in transforming economic challenges into opportunities and advancing sustainable growth. 

Assessing SA’s nation brand strategy as it takes on G20 presidency

Exxaro Chairman Geoffrey Qhena says South Africa must use the crisis in its relations with the United States to diversify into other markets, in particular on the African continent. 

South Africa must widen trade ties, says Exxaro Chairman Geoffrey Qhena

Deputy Secretary General, Mokgotsi Moroenyane from National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) joins CNBC Africa to discuss the organisation’s call for renewed support for SMEs.  

NAFCOC calls for renewed SME support

The latest data shows that headline consumer price inflation held steady at 3.2 per cent in February 2025, unchanged from January. However, the month-on-month increase of 0.9 per cent signals ongoing pressures in key sectors. 

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