Are Women Entrepreneurs Changing how We View Wealth?
In Entrepreneurship By YPO Strategic AlliancesDo female-led enterprises shape our view of what wealth means beyond accumulation of money?
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The Growing Income Inequality Spectre
In Business Management, Creating Impact By YPOIncome 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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Power Up the Innovation Process
In Innovation By YPOGlobalive CEO and YPO member Anthony Vacavera shares how more pervasive AI will continue to shape innovation and the future of the workplace.
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Transport infrastructure vital for East Africa’s economic growth
In Creating Impact By YPOAccording 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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How Africa should respond to long-term risks such as climate change
In Creating Impact By YPOThe 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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Can digital currencies boost financial inclusion in Africa?
In Creating Impact By YPODigital 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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Africa’s Big Five facing extinction
In Creating Impact By YPOSome 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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The impact of automation on unemployment
In Innovation By YPOThe World Economic Forum flags unemployment as a major stability threat. With automation being designed to replace people, what are the implications for Africa? Riël Malan, Regional Chair of YPO Africa and CEO and Group Managing Director of the Unlimited Group, discusses some key takeouts from the…
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6 Ways to Feel a Great Sense of Accomplishment
In Personal Development By Kevin DaumEver feel that you have accomplished something, only to find that somehow what you have done is not as impressive or satisfying as you thought? Sometimes that attitude comes down to a lack of self-confidence or simply not being able to share it with anyone. One…
Plans to Build USD1 Billion Resort in Zanzibar
In Creating Impact By YPOYPO 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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New Business Matchmaking Opportunity for South Africa
In Business Management By YPOOpportunity Network, the online global matchmaking business for chief executive officers, will expand its reach into South Africa in the first half of 2017. CNBC Africa is joined by YPO member Paul Lamontagne, Managing Director of Africa1Advisors and Opportunity Network South African Partner, to discuss.
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Water Shortages hit South Africa’s Tourism Sector
In Creating Impact By YPOCNBC 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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Responsible Investment in Rwanda
In Creating Impact By YPOYPO 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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How Digital Disruption Impacts South Africa
In Innovation, Creating Impact By YPOSocial 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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East Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook
In Creating Impact By YPOJoining 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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