CNBC Africa: The Closing Bell
Monday, 8 August 2016
Interview about the 2016 South African Local Government Elections and what the results mean ahead of the 2019 General Elections. A reflection on the moving political landscape of South Africa.
Interview about the 2016 South African Local Government Elections and what the results mean ahead of the 2019 General Elections. A reflection on the moving political landscape of South Africa.
Interview about the recent reopening of international borders in South Africa and challenges that remain prohibiting international travel. Although South Africa has reopened its international borders some neighbouring...
Interview about the outcome of the Zimbabwean 2018 National Elections which are being challenged by the opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). The discussion reviews the ligitimacy of the Zimbabwean...
Interview about the current challenges faced by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) after Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, delivered his pre-budget vote speech in parliament. The discussion reviewed the...
Interview about the most recent GDP data release, the drivers for the -3.2% quater-on-quarter contraction in GDP, and reflects on the slow growth slump affecting South Africa. The interview looks at whether the data...
O relatório de Setembro de 2023 fornece uma actualização sobre o estado actual da integração regional na SADC, avaliando os desafios, conquistas e perspectivas para o futuro.
Interview about trade relations between China and South Africa. The discussion evaluates Chinese investments in South Africa and their development impact. The interview also reviews the balance of power between South...
Interview discussion reviewing the Kenyan economy's performance and the International Monetary Fund's approval of financial support for the Government of Kenya.
Interview evaluating Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni's economic strategy to boost South Africa’s economy. The interview evaluates whether what is really needed to get South Africa’s economy back on track and whether the...
South African merchandise export earnings have grown consistently since 2017. The faster export earnings have not been sufficient to improve South Africa’s current account balance. The balance of payments has improved...
Interview about the 2018 Zimbabwean Presidential Elections. The discussion evaluates the allegations of wrongdoing in the elections and its possible impact on the outcome. The interview also reviews the political...
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is an Act from the United States (US) that was passed on 18 May 2000 as Public Law 106 of the 200th Congress and has been renewed to last until 2025. Its primary aim is to...
Interview contributions to the SABC 2 documentary series Once Upon a Country. Once Upon a Country commemorates South Africa's National Holidays. This edition of Season 2 commemorates the 22nd Anniversary of Freedom Day...

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