South Africa's beauty economy continues to show notable resilience. Research shows that the sector is now valued at close to 7 billion dollars, with consumers continuing to prioritise self-care and self-expression despite rising living costs. As Channel Africas Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports, thousands of people turned up at the 3rd installment of the Takealot House of Beauty this past weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand Johannesburg.

South Africa's beauty economy continues to show notable resilience. Research shows that the sector is now valued at close to 7 billion dollars, with consumers continuing to prioritise self-care and self-expression despite rising living costs. As Channel Africas Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports, thousands of people turned up at the 3rd installment of the Takealot House of Beauty this past weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand Johannesburg.

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South Africa’s Beauty Economy Shows Strong Growth, Nears $7 Billion

In our Thursday's market slot we look at Standard Bank's inaugural Inclusive Excecellence Awards. This is the bank's  Business & Commercial Banking - BCB initiative, aimed at recognising South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) led by entrepreneurs with disabilities. The awards which took place last week, form part of BCB's Enterprise and Supplier Development - ESD efforts aimed at advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and supporting sustainable, majority black owned businesses to start, manage and grow. A total of over 23- thousand dollars in prize money is shared among the winners. For more on this, Lesiba Matladi is Senior Manager for Enterprise and Supplier Development at the Bank's BCB division in South Africa

In our Thursday's market slot we look at Standard Bank's inaugural Inclusive Excecellence Awards. This is the bank's &nbsp;Business &amp; Commercial Banking - BCB initiative, aimed at recognising South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) led by entrepreneurs with disabilities. The awards which took place last week, form part of BCB's Enterprise and Supplier Development - ESD efforts aimed at advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and supporting sustainable, majority black owned businesses to start, manage and grow. A total of over 23- thousand dollars in prize money is shared among the winners. For more on this, Lesiba Matladi is Senior Manager for Enterprise and Supplier Development at the Bank's BCB division in South Africa

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Today marks the deadline for the government of Zambia to choose between granting the United States priority access to its key minerals or risk losing HIV funding.  It is estimated that around 1.3 million people depend on HIV treatment. This decision could affect both its economy and public health system.  Joining us now to reflect on the implications of this is Trevor Hambayi economist and financial analyst

Today marks the deadline for the government of Zambia to choose between granting the United States priority access to its key minerals or risk losing HIV funding. &nbsp;It is estimated that around 1.3 million people depend on HIV treatment. This decision could affect both its economy and public health system. &nbsp;Joining us now to reflect on the implications of this is Trevor Hambayi economist and financial analyst

Economist Trevor Hambayi Weighs In on Zambia’s High-Stakes Decision over US Minerals Deal and HIV Funding

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reportedley recorded a sharp rise in his net worth, which recently reached $33.2 billion after gaining over $3 billion since the start of the year. Recent reports further suggest that disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz have tightened fuel supply, boosting exports from Dangote Refinery and increasing Aliko Dangote's profits. We now speak to Professor Adeola Adenikinju,  Professor of Economics, University of Ibadan and immediate past President of the Nigerian Economic Society. He has recently visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and joins us now to reflect on how the surge in fuel demand linked to global supply disruptions is accelerating the growth and profitability of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and what this means for Africa's richest man..

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reportedley recorded a sharp rise in his net worth, which recently reached $33.2 billion after gaining over $3 billion since the start of the year. Recent reports further suggest that disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz have tightened fuel supply, boosting exports from Dangote Refinery and increasing Aliko Dangote's profits. We now speak to Professor Adeola Adenikinju, &nbsp;Professor of Economics, University of Ibadan and immediate past President of the Nigerian Economic Society. He has recently visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and joins us now to reflect on how the surge in fuel demand linked to global supply disruptions is accelerating the growth and profitability of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and what this means for Africa's richest man..

South Africa’s Beauty Economy Shows Strong Growth, Nears $7 Billion

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