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Recently launched Organon is the only company of its size focused exclusively on women's health.
With an international footprint that serves people in more than 140 markets, Organon’s mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for healthcare issues facing women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“As a new healthcare company in South Africa our focus is on listening to South African women’s healthcare needs, and develop solutions tailored to their needs. With our global reach and local mindset, we know there is much we can do for women’s health in South Africa,” explains Organon South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director, Dr Abofele Khoele.
Organon will also focus on its important biosimilars business, focusing on oncology and inflammatory diseases, while maximizing the value of its trusted dermatology, pain, respiratory and cardiovascular portfolio in countries around the world where there is still great need for these treatments. Dr Abofele Khoele joins Giselle Wertheim Aymes, Founder of World of Longevity, in The Business of Health studio. -
Where are we in South Africa a week after the rioting & looting - The Business of Money
The South African Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and points to a gloomy growth outlook for the country. Commodities continue to rally with great updates from BHP Billiton and Anglo American but the big question is when do you get out of commodities?
US earnings are exceeding expectations which augers well for the global economy. We gather the experts to help you make the best money decisions. -
Biodx - The First South African biotech to achieve EU Biocidal Registration - The Business of Health
At the end of a very long, very expensive five years of testing and following a rigorous, strict application process, Biodx has finally achieved EU registration* for their b bioactive™ (DECONT-X™) disinfectant technology.
"In a world where everyone is talking about a sustainable future, we’re actually working to create it." - Burt Rodrigues, CEO of Biodx -
A week of looting in South Africa that will impact for years to come - The Business of Money
Its been a tough week in South Africa and the country is reeling in the aftermath of a week of rioting and looting. The impact of this week in South Africa will be felt for a long time to come but markets haven't yet reflected the pain that the country has suffered. We also look beyond the crisis and focus on company news with Richemont and Burberry earnings and then of course there is the news that Standard Bank is absorbing Liberty. When Mia Kruger and David Shapiro are asked for their stocks of interest they both bring iron ore into focus. -
South Africa in Crisis - Renowned Economist Mike Schussler is in the C-SUITE
We are at an inflection point in South Africa if the rioting and looting continues the long term economic consequences for the country are disastrous. Already growth is severely constrained and investor confidence has been extremely hard hit. We are in deep trouble. -
The New Neighbourhood watches aka street surveillance and digital vigilantes - Future Focus
Bronwyn William from Flux Trends gives us the lowdown on digital vigilantes. Someone is always watching.
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WEF Africa Debate: The Nature Economy
Human well-being and economic activities can only thrive on a healthy planet. How can African leaders come together to protect our natural environment? -
South Africa 2017 - Africa Economic Outlook
http://www.weforum.org/
What is the regional economic outlook in 2017?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Bouncing back from a weak economic performance in 2016
- Responding to policy uncertainty in the US, Europe and China
- Preparing for threat of reversal of capital flows to emerging markets
This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.
- Abdourahmane Cisse, Minister in Charge of the Budget and State-Owned Entities of Côte d'Ivoire; Young Global Leader
- Malusi Gigaba, Minister of Finance of South Africa
- Frédéric Lemoine, Chairman of the Executive Board, Wendel, France; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
- Wolfgang Schäuble, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany
- Ulrich Spiesshofer, President and Chief Executive Officer, ABB, Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
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WEF Africa Debate: Impact of global growth on Africa
Africa's economic success depends on good governance and ability to deliver structural and regulatory reform. How are the region's economies meeting this challenge and what role can global partnerships play in helping ensure that the benefits of growth apply to everyone? From the World Economic Forum in Durban CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen is joined by expert panellists to delve into the regional economic outlook for 2017. -
Africa 2016 - Africa's Pathways to Transformation
http://www.weforum.org/
How will African economies navigate the changing global context?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Delivering inclusive growth
- Leading the digital revolution
- Driving sustainable investment
This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.
· Claver Gatete, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda
· Fredrik Jejdling, President, sub-Saharan Africa Region, Ericsson, South Africa
Moderated by
· Bronwyn Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director, CNBC Africa, South
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WEF Debate: Investment partnerships and policy risks in emerging markets
The World Economic Forum's ninth Annual Meeting of the New Champions recently took place in Dalian, China. CNBC Africa brings you a discussion from Dalian on emerging markets - from investment partnerships to policy weakness risks with Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi; Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, Chief Minister of Telengana, India; Helen Hai, Goodwill Ambassador, Unido, Shangai; Kevin Lu, CEO: Partners Group, Singapore and Marcos Vinicius de Souza, Secretary of Innovation: Ministry of Industry, Development & Trade, Brazil. -
Africa's economic outlook
How are Africa's economies navigating the new global context? Dimensions addressed are maintaining macroeconomic stability; stemming local currency devaluations and stabilising the global financial system. CNBC Africa’s Bronwyn Nielsen speaks to Makhtar Diop - Vice-President, Africa, World Bank, Washington DC; Antony Jenkins - Group Chief Executive, Barclays, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; Donald Kaberuka - President, African Development Bank, Abidjan; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member; Global Agenda Council on Africa; Nhlanhla Musa Nene - Minister of Finance of South Africa; Henry Rotich - Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Kenya.
African Development Bank
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Digital transformation of Africa's transport sector
Digital transformation of Africa's transport sector is aimed at delivering solutions that will enhance efficiency and productivity. A partnership between GE and Transnet will diversify the relationship beyond locomotive manufacture and export and embed the values of social responsibility. CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen speaks to Jeff Immelt, GE Chairman and CEO, and Siyabong Gama, Transnet's Group Chief Executive. -
AfDB Debate: Transforming agriculture for wealth creation in Africa
The 2017 African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings was held in Ahmedabad, India from 22 – 26 May 2017 themed “Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa”. For a discussion CNBC Africa’s Bronwyn Nielsen is joined by panellists including President of Senegal Macky Sall; Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group and Kenneth Quinn, President, World Food Prize Foundation. -
Empowering women in agriculture
Join us for this special broadcast of the Women in Agriculture Debate - moderated by CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen at the 52nd annual meetings of the African Development Bank in Ahmedabad, India. The theme for the conference was Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa. -
New deal on energy for Africa
The Path to Universal Access to Energy in Africa by 2025 panel discussion, which took place at the AfDB's 2016 Annual Meeting, was described as a debate that left the audience out of breath. Watch this riveting discussion as CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen talks lighting up and powering Africa with Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya and Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of AfDB . -
AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina on solutions for youth unemployment in Africa
CNBC Africa’s Bronwyn Nielsen sat down with Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank at the on-going World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland to make the case for investment on the continent and how African countries can strengthen their economies to uplift its youth.
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Africa Oil Week Debate: Discussing global funding strategies, M&A for the African upstream
Global funding, funding strategies and M&A for the African upstream was the theme for this panel discussion, broadcast live from Africa Oil Week 2018 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Joining CNBC Africa’s Editor-at-Large Bronwyn Nielsen for the discussion is Frank Pluta, Industry Banker & Energy Group Head, Energy & Natural Resource, Natixis; Paul McDate, CEO of Tullow Oil, Somit Varma, Managing Director of Warburg Pincus; and Camillo Atampugre, Senior Banker, Natural Resources, Corporate & Investment Banking, ABSA Group.
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Digital transformation of Africa's transport sector
Digital transformation of Africa's transport sector is aimed at delivering solutions that will enhance efficiency and productivity. A partnership between GE and Transnet will diversify the relationship beyond locomotive manufacture and export and embed the values of social responsibility. CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen speaks to Jeff Immelt, GE Chairman and CEO, and Siyabong Gama, Transnet's Group Chief Executive. -
Opportunity Africa Panel: Bronwyn Nielsen
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EA Debate: Can Africa achieve the SDGs by 2030?
CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen is joined by panellists Claver Gatete, Rwanda's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning; Sindiso Ngwenya, Secretary General- COMESA; Dr. Belay Begashaw, Director General- The Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa, and Admassu Y. TADESSE, President / Chief Executive- PTA Bank to assess and discuss on the performance of African countries in achieving the MDGs, and to also understand the roots that hinder their complete achievement and identify the best practices to move forward in line with the SDG agenda. -
AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina on solutions for youth unemployment in Africa
CNBC Africa’s Bronwyn Nielsen sat down with Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank at the on-going World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland to make the case for investment on the continent and how African countries can strengthen their economies to uplift its youth. -
Africa is the place to be, AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina explains why
CNBC Africa’s Bronwyn Nielsen in conversation with Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank discusses the Africa Investment Forum and why Africa is the place to be for investors.
