Reimagining the future of the AUC in achieving economic development

The highly-anticipated 2-pot retirement system is now officially in place and just after a day of going into effect South African Revenue Service cashed in R6.7 million in tax from the withdrawals that were processed that day. 

The highly-anticipated 2-pot retirement system is now officially in place and just after a day of going into effect South African Revenue Service cashed in R6.7 million in tax from the withdrawals that were processed that day. Joining CNBC Africa for an update is Nichol Makoloko, Senior Legal Advisor, NBC and Mashupye Tladi, Senior Specialist: Corporate Consulting at Liberty Corporate Benefits.

Two-pot system sparks fund withdrawals 

WAPPP and InfraPPP have released their Q2 report looking at global public-private partnerships highlighting the evolution of the market over the quarter, focusing on the overall developments registered globally and across all sectors. 

WAPPP and InfraPPP have released their Q2 report looking at global public-private partnerships highlighting the evolution of the market over the quarter, focusing on the overall developments registered globally and across all sectors. The number of public-private partnerships deals decreased by a negligible 4 units in the second quarter of this year, despite more volatility on the economic front. Jyoti Bisbey, Executive Committee member at the World Association of Public-Private Partnerships joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Global public-private partnership body reports slip in global deals

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Africa has a financing gap of $42 billion that if addressed could turn the fortunes of the continent’s small and medium sized businesses. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Victoria Sabula, CEO of AECF for more. 

Unlocking the $42 billion capital gap for SMEs in Africa

The JSE launched a cloud based market place it says will transform its data offerings for clients. The platform, which forms parts of its data modernisation strategy, is a partnership with New York based IT firm DataBP. 

The JSE launched a cloud based market place it says will transform its data offerings for clients. The platform, which forms parts of its data modernisation strategy, is a partnership with New York based IT firm DataBP. CNBC Africa is joined by Barbara Arnold, Head: Market Data, Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 

JSE picks DataBP for new cloud marketplace 

Africa's markets are facing unprecedented challenges amidst global economic uncertainty. 

Africa's markets are facing unprecedented challenges amidst global economic uncertainty. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Tadesse Admassu, Group President of Trade and Development Bank, to unpack the impact of fluctuating commodity prices, shifting investor sentiments, and more on the continent's economies.

Global economic uncertainty impacts African markets

Research Scientist at the Crops Research Institute, Kwaku Asante says agroecology is taking precedence in agriculture discourse while noting focus should remain on integrating circular economy and agroecology. 

Research Scientist at the Crops Research Institute, Kwaku Asante says agroecology is taking precedence in agriculture discourse while noting focus should remain on integrating circular economy and agroecology. In a chat with CNBC Africa, he highlights work is underway on how best to harness biomass in agric systems and convert them into compost that can be reapplied to improve soil health and biodiversity.

Asante: Integrating circular economy with agroecology key to agriculture development

The continent's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to ensuring food security, promoting economic growth, and improving livelihoods. 

The continent's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to ensuring food security, promoting economic growth, and improving livelihoods. However, they face significant financing gaps, hindering their ability to scale and reach new markets. CNBC Africa's Derrick Muhangi Spoke with Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) on the innovative finance and investment solutions to bridge this gap, driving growth and transformation in Africa's food systems.

Scaling up Africa's food systems: Innovative finance & investment for SMEs

It is estimated that 20Mt of bulk nitrate-based explosives are used annually costing mining companies billions of dollars annually to manage emissions from blasting to air, water and land. 

It is estimated that 20Mt of bulk nitrate-based explosives are used annually costing mining companies billions of dollars annually to manage emissions from blasting to air, water and land. Earlier today, Omnia together with Hypex Bio Explosives Technology demonstrated a nitrate-free explosive emulsion technology that is expected to transform the mining industry’s journey to net zero. For more on this tech and what it means for the mining industry’s journey to net zero, CNBC Africa is joined by Seelan Gobalsamy, Group CEO, Omnia.

Omnia launches first nitrate-free emulsion explosive in the market

The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Agriculture, recently approved the direct export of basic raw, unprocessed macadamia nuts. 

The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Agriculture, recently approved the direct export of basic raw, unprocessed macadamia nuts. However, while intended to address surplus nuts, it has led to an influx of Chinese buyers, particularly interested in the higher-quality grafted nuts which constitute 50 per cent of the crop, leaving indigenous nuts unsold. Jane Maigua, Chairperson, MACNUT Association, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact of this trend and explore potential solutions. 

Kenya's macadamia nut market woes

Ashburton Investments and FNB Wealth and Investments announced a partnership with Morgan Stanley Investment Management to strengthen its global capabilities. 

Ashburton Investments and FNB Wealth and Investments announced a partnership with Morgan Stanley Investment Management to strengthen its global capabilities. Ashburton says that both brands will benefit from Morgan Stanley’s research and portfolio management in global equity markets. Ashburton CEO, Duzi Ndlovu joins CNBC Africa for more. 

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