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Joining CNBC Africa for more is Dylan Govender, Head of Supply Chain at Investec Business Banking.

Investec previews state of global trade after Trump's 90-day pause

While the recent Liberation Day tariffs sent shockwaves through the global markets, the 90 Day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs on most countries but China helped stabilize waters, albeit temporarily. 

Tariffs spark global economic instability

United States treasuries have steadied in the wake of Trumps temporary stay of relief from higher reciprocal tariffs. 

Alexforbes: Global investors bullish on South Africa

Despite lower inflation, consumer spending in South Africa, as measured by credit card data was muted in 2024. That’s according to the SpendTrend25 report compiled by Discovery Bank in partnership with Visa. 

South African spenders opt for convenience in SpendTrend25

Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Theo Sibiya, Africa Managing Partner at Kearney.

Foreign direct investment confidence wavers amid global volatility

The BankservAfrica BETI is out, and while the March data shows a slight bounce from February, South Africa’s economy remains stuck in a low-growth cycle. 

BankservAfrica notes record SA digital transactions

South Africa’s banking sector has entered 2025 navigating a complex economic outlook. Within the banking sector itself, challenges persist - net interest margins are under pressure and loan growth is uneven. 

S.African banks weather structural hurdles

On the 3rd of April, the U.S. government imposed sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on imported vehicles. 

Singh: U.S tariffs a wake-up call for South Africa 

Mobile money is no longer just a tool for sending and receiving funds – it's now a trillion-dollar global industry transforming economies, particularly across Africa and Asia. 

Global mobile money growth sees $1.7 trillion in transactions in 2024

CNBC Africa is joined by Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights and Customer Success at Pnet, to unpack the latest trends from their March 2025 Job Market Trends Report. 

South Africa’s AI hiring spree: What’s driving the demand? 

Africa’s hospitality sector is experiencing a surge in development, with hotel projects reaching record highs and new investment pouring into key markets across the continent. 

African hospitality development hits record high

As global markets reel from a wave of volatility sparked by escalating trade tensions and growing recession fears, investors are facing a stark question: how do you position a portfolio in times like these? 

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