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Gold has kicked off 2025 on a strong note — with prices surpassing the $3,000 mark and global demand up slightly year-on-year. A revival in gold ETFs, strong central bank buying, and retail demand out of China have all shaped the first quarter. 

Gold demand rises 1% in Q1 2025

The global trade winds are shifting, and South Africa’s agricultural exports needing to adjust on the back of the U.S. tariff threats, rising protectionism, and growing tensions.

Global trade shifts threaten SA’s agricultural sector

Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Chantal Marx, Head of Investment Research, FNB Wealth & Investments. 

South African benchmark index extends record run

The United Nations Global Compact - the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative is currently hosting a Forum in Cape Town South Africa. 

Business leadership in a fractured world

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says it’s too early to know the magnitude of the impact on global disinflation triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs. 

SARB Governor on G20 2025 April Ministerial Meeting

The clock is ticking on President Trump’s 90 Day pause on reciprocal tariffs for the world, first announced on April 9. 

The veterans playbook in ‘Trumpian’ world 

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) may fall short in size but their potential to grow economies, especially in emerging markets, is large. 

Digital adoption key to micro and small enterprise revenue growth 

Where will the money come from? That’s an answer South Africa’s will keenly await to hear after National Treasury said the country’s R75 billion revenue shortfall would no longer be filled with the proposed increase in value added tax . 

Godongwana withdraws planned VAT hike after political pushback

The Brookings' Global Economy and Development program presented a timely discussion on the G20's relevance in today's complex global landscape in Washington DC. 

Brookings explores the G20’s role in shaping global economic policies 

As Earth Day 2025 nears, Africa’s sugarcane sector is under pressure to adopt more sustainable, climate-resilient practices. With 35 countries producing sugarcane, the continent plays a key role in meeting global demand for responsibly grown crops. 

Sugar & ethanol: Africa’s shifting trade landscape

CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Stavros Nicolaou, BRICS Business Council Member and Group Senior Executive, Strategic Trade at Aspen Pharma Group for this discussion. 

Ramaphosa hosts Volodymyr Zelenksyy of Ukraine

The Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones is underway in Djibouti City this week. 

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