There is optimism that the current rains could lead to the Southern Africa region having a favourable agricultural season after experiencing drought due to El Niño.  

The International Research Institute for Climate Change and Society at Columbia University has placed the probability of a La Niña occurrence at over 50%.

Such weather events typically bring above-average rainfall across the entire Southern region.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thabile Nkunjana, a Senior Economist for Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council.

There is optimism that the current rains could lead to the Southern Africa region having a favourable agricultural season after experiencing drought due to El Ni&ntilde;o. &nbsp;
The International Research Institute for Climate Change and Society at Columbia University has placed the probability of a La Ni&ntilde;a occurrence at over 50%.
Such weather events typically bring above-average rainfall across the entire Southern region.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thabile Nkunjana, a Senior Economist for Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council.

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Southern Africa region is expected to have a favourable agricultural season as  La Niña occurrence kicks in 

The Lobito Corridor, it's a transcontinental railway and logistics project between Angola, Zambia and the DRC, transporting mainly mineral . There's a lot of activity in terms of exports and upgrades financed by big institutions.

The reason we are talking about it today is that Wellington Muzengeza who is a political risk analyst and urban strategist has penned an article highlighting how it is a test of sovereignty and governance and who controls Africa's critical minerals in the energy transition era. Reports indicate that there is a global demand for copper and cobalt and history has taught us what happens when there's a rush a demand for minerals.

Mr Musengaza spoke to Thami Ngubeni about what it is he is picking up around this corridor and what it is opening itself to especially now that it is being upgraded.

The Lobito Corridor, it's a transcontinental railway and logistics project between Angola, Zambia and the DRC, transporting mainly mineral . There's a lot of activity in terms of exports and upgrades financed by big institutions.
The reason we are talking about it today is that Wellington Muzengeza who is a political risk analyst and urban strategist has penned an article highlighting how it is a test of sovereignty and governance and who controls Africa's critical minerals in the energy transition era. Reports indicate that there is a global demand for copper and cobalt and history has taught us what happens when there's a rush a demand for minerals.
Mr Musengaza spoke to Thami Ngubeni about what it is he is picking up around this corridor and what it is opening itself to especially now that it is being upgraded.

Who are some of the players behind the upgrading of the Lobito Corridor?

We wrap-up our series on the economics of higher education by looking at what African leaders can do to prioritize funding in tertiary education.  

The series was sparked by Malawi's decision to double fees for higher education which will definitely exclude the poor. So we've invited South Africa's (SA) former Statistician-General who is well vested in this subject and also travelled the continent engaging with universities and other academic institutions. How do the Chines, Indian and other countries get it right and what is making Africa stay behind?

 To lead us in this discussion, Thami Ngubeni hosted Dr Pali Lehohla, SA's former Statistician-General.

We wrap-up our series on the economics of higher education by looking at what African leaders can do to prioritize funding in tertiary education. &nbsp;
The series was sparked by Malawi's decision to double fees for higher education which will definitely exclude the poor. So we've invited South Africa's (SA) former Statistician-General who is well vested in this subject and also travelled the continent engaging with universities and other academic institutions. How do the Chines, Indian and other countries get it right and what is making Africa stay behind?
&nbsp;To lead us in this discussion, Thami Ngubeni hosted Dr Pali Lehohla, SA's former Statistician-General.

What makes higher education expensive in Africa?

In today's markets slot we look at the Africa Unlocked conference underway in Cape Town, South Africa (SA).

Hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, the conference has evolved into one of the continent's leading business leadership platforms, convening influential business leaders, policymakers, investors, development finance institutions and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and explore practical solutions that support sustainable economic growth. In its third year, this year's event takes place under the theme: "Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth." 

For more on this, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Junaid Jadwat, Head of Coverage for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank SA.

In today's markets slot we look at the Africa Unlocked conference underway in Cape Town, South Africa (SA).
Hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, the conference has evolved into one of the continent's leading business leadership platforms, convening influential business leaders, policymakers, investors, development finance institutions and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and explore practical solutions that support sustainable economic growth. In its third year, this year's event takes place under the theme: "Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth."&nbsp;
For more on this, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Junaid Jadwat, Head of Coverage for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank SA.

Southern Africa region is expected to have a favourable agricultural season as La Niña occurrence kicks in

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