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Craig Polkinghorne talks to Arabile Gumede about the immense opportunity presented by China's International import Expo for local agricultural producers. Read more at www.ewn.co.za/features/wefafrica2019See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arabile Gumede sits down with Dr Leila Fourie, Group Chief Executive Officer of JSE. For more on #54and1 visit www.ewn.co.za/features/WEFAfrica2019See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arabile Gumede sits down with Victor Williams, Head: Standard Bank CIB for Africa Regions. For more from #54and1 visit http://ewn.co.za/features/wefafrica2019See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arabile Gumeded tells Joanne Joseph how the recently signed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) may have a positive effect in Ghana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birthday boy Arabile Gumede shares with Bongani Bingwa an update on the strength of the informal economy in Ghana, how big it is and it's contribution to Ghana's growth. Contributing to 80% of the national economy, it could be that avenue for continental trade to grow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EWN business reporter Arabile Gumede reports from Ghana about how that country's informal economy contributes to 80% of the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standard Bank’s Victor Williams (Head of Corporate and Investment Banking) reflects on WEF Africa 2019 and what lies ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xenophobic attacks and protests against gender-based violence took the shine off President Ramaphosa’s chance to showcase South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ensuring the full development and productive deployment of half the world’s population will radically transform African economies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poor infrastructure and a lack of finance are harming trade in Africa, says Standard Bank South Africa CE Lungisa Fuzile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says African nations must provide the regulatory environment that would see them realise the potential presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year at WEF there is a trend towards responsible innovation in South Africa and the continent, and the need to understand how this will help solve real challenges for SMEs.One of which is cash management and access to cash. EWN's WEF Africa correspondent Arabile Gumede chats to the founders of Merchant Capital, Founders Factory and Ecentric who have done extensive work in this area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Economic Forum Africa convenes in Cape Town under the theme of “Shaping Inclusive Growth and Shared Futures in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” With over a billion people, spread across 54 recognised countries, and all linked to one future, Africa is a continent of alluring potential. Arabile Gumede chats to Goolam Ballim, Group Chief Economics at Standard BankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Economic Forum Africa convenes in Cape Town under the theme of “Shaping Inclusive Growth and Shared Futures in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” With over a billion people, spread across 54 recognised countries, and all linked to one future, Africa is a continent of alluring potential. Arabile Gumede chats to Vinod Madhavan, Group Head of Trade at Standard Bank Group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.