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 analysing the impact of the SADC Preventative Mission in the Kingdom of Lesotho (SAPMIL) and the possible implications of the opposition party pulling out of the peace-building process. The discussion...
Interview about the South African COVID-19 Socio-Economic Relief Plan announced by President Ramaphosa. The discussion reviews the main proposals and whether they are sufficient to provide the necessary relief for...
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...
Interview about the recent easing of lockdown restrictions by the Government of South Africa to Level 1 which includes reopening of international borders and resumption of international travel from 1 October 2020. The...
Since 1994, the South African economy has gradually transformed with increasing numbers of black professionals and business owners in an economic climate which was once characterised by apartheid era pro-white economic...
Interview reflecting on challenges surrounding the South African electronic tolling (e-Toll) system. The interview examines the main contentions, the recent spat between the Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni and the...
Interview about the South African Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan which was delivered by President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on 15 October 2020. The discussion evaluates the potential impact of the economic...
The November 2019 issue focuses on providing an overview of trade performance in SADC – What are the levels of intra-regional trade in SADC? What are the main goods traded amongst SADC countries? Which products and...
Interview about the 2020 forecast for GDP growth in South Africa reviewing some of the constraints to growth, job-creation and national development. The discussion evaluates threats posed by the challenges at Eskom...
Interview about the recent record drop in oil prices, particularly, Western Texas Intermediate which decrease below zero for the first time and how it affects global markets, national economies, capital markets and...
The July 2020 issue focuses on assessing the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and evaluates the readiness and gaps in the region's public capacity; and national responses to the pandemic in SADC – What is the impact...
Interview reflecting on the impact of sanctions on the Zimbabwean economy and whether the projected growth rate of 3.1% in 2019 is likely to be achieved. The interview examines the impact of the ban on the multi...
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