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 potential consequences of the US trade war with China on South Africa. The discussion reviews the effects of the US tariffs on South Africa's motor industry, metal sectors, jobs and AGOA. The...
Interview about whether China is in a process of neocolonialism by providing unsustainable debt to African countries in return for minerals and government control.The discussion reviews the rumours that Zambia's...
Interview reflecting on the economic and development achievements of Rwanda from the devastating genocide of 1994 to where the country is now. The interview examines the veracity of data on the economic and development...
Interview about the Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa's first 100 days in office and his achievements. The discussion evaluates what President Mnangagwa would need to achieve in order to revive the Zimbabwean economy.
Interview about the Internet and SMS shutdown in the DRC ahead of the national elections which have been delayed since 2016. The interview analyses the political struggle of Congolese and the role of the Catholic Church...
Interview about the relevance of the African Union (AU) and its influence on African development. The interview discusses the progress achieved by the AU and the challenges of regional governance on the continent. The...
Interview about the international implications of the US trade war with China and the impact on international law and trade. The discussion reviews the impact of the trade war on emerging economies and African countries...
South African exports have grown faster than imports during the period from 2015 to 2018. This has improved South Africa’s gross official reserves due to the improvement of the merchandise trade balance. The growth in...
Interview about the source of South Africa's slow growth, high unemployment and inequality. The discussion evaluates real causes of economic downturn in South Africa over the last decade and whether the country is at a...
Interview about South African President Ramaphosa's fiscal stimulus package in response to the recession, protracted slow growth, high unemployment and inequality. The discussion evaluates merits of the proposed...
Interview about changes in Presidents in Angola, Zimbabwe and South Africa; their promises as they enter new terms; and approaches to dealing with corruption and poor governance. This is top of the agenda for SADC...
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...
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