Former CIA Director James Woolsey speaks to CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen on Power Lunch live from the 2017 YPO EDGE in Vancouver about U.S. President Donald Trump, defense spending and national security.
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According to I&M Burbidge Capital, 2016 saw East Africa attract USD 758 million in mergers. YPO member Isak Pretorius discusses the increase in mergers and acquisitions in the region. Watch interview
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Income inequality is a leading theme at annual events like the World Economic Forum, and is often flagged by organisations such as Oxfam. South Africa is known for having one of the most unequal societies in the world, Anthony Farr, CEO of the Allan Gray…
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According to EY, only one-third of Africans living in rural areas are within two kilometres of an all-season road and the cost of addressing Africa’s infrastructure deficit is estimated to be approximately USD90bn annually Andrew Hart, Chief Executive Officer of Freight Forwarders Kenya Ltd and…
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The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2017 has named climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as top global threats. Dion Shango, CEO of PwC South Africa and YPO member joined CNBC Africa to discuss how African business leaders should be responding, and what…
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Digital currencies are now part of everyday life, could their introduction to African economies boost financial inclusion? YPO member and CEO of FCMB Bank UK, James Benoit, shares his views with CNBC Africa. Watch interview
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Some of Africa’s iconic animals are staring down the barrel of extinction. What is the real cost of this to the ecosystem and the economy, what would Africa be like without the Big Five? YPO member, Dex Kotze, CEO of Jenna Clifford Jewelers, Non-Executive Director…
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YPO member Saleh Said, Partner of Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited and the developer of Zanzibar Amber Resort, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the project, which is expected to create 1,500 local jobs.
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CNBC Africa discusses Vaal Dam water levels and the impact of water shortages on the tourism and leisure sector with Pierre van Tonder, CEO at Spur Corporation and a YPO member.
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YPO member and Horizon Group CEO Eugene Haguma speaks to CNBC Africa about the company’s upcoming project, the Cactus Green Park neighborhood, aimed at enhancing Rwanda’s ability to develop climate-friendly housing.
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Social entrepreneur and YPO member Loic Potjes appears on CNBC Africa to discuss the impact of tech-based disruption in South Africa to traditionally low-skilled jobs.
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Joining CNBC Africa to discuss prospects for the sector in the East African region is Kirtan Shah, CEO of Kenafric Industry Limited and a member of YPO.
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YPO member Jennifer Sampson, President and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, shares her advice on how to build a healthy modern-day community.
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By every measure, Lyda Hill is a success: a serial entrepreneur, generous benefactor, a patron to countless scientific causes, and a pioneer in Young Presidents’ Organization.
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