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 

In today's Markets slot, we look at the release of employment stastics for  the first quarter of the year and mining production in South Africa.

We also  draw a comparison within Africa  in terms of the employment outlook and the  emerging trends.

For more on this, joining Thami Ngubeni on the line is Thanda Sithole, FNB & WesBank Senior Economist...

In today's Markets slot, we look at the release of employment stastics for &nbsp;the first quarter of the year and mining production in South Africa.
We also &nbsp;draw a comparison within Africa &nbsp;in terms of the employment outlook and the &nbsp;emerging trends.
For more on this, joining Thami Ngubeni on the line is Thanda Sithole, FNB &amp; WesBank Senior Economist...

South Africa’s Jobs and Mining Data in Focus as Economists Assess Africa’s Employment Trends

French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 African heads of state have gathered in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, as Paris seeks to reset and strengthen its partnerships across the continent while securing new investment opportunities.

The summit marks France's first major Africa-focused convention hosted in an English-speaking African country since the initiative began in the 1970s.

Hosted under the theme "future Makers", it also comes at a time when France is facing growing diplomatic and political challenges in several former West African colonies that have sought to reduce French influence.

For more on the summit we are now joined by Boaz Waruku, Public Policy expert and Strategy Advisor ....

French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 African heads of state have gathered in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, as Paris seeks to reset and strengthen its partnerships across the continent while securing new investment opportunities.
The summit marks France's first major Africa-focused convention hosted in an English-speaking African country since the initiative began in the 1970s.
Hosted under the theme "future Makers", it also comes at a time when France is facing growing diplomatic and political challenges in several former West African colonies that have sought to reduce French influence.
For more on the summit we are now joined by Boaz Waruku, Public Policy expert and Strategy Advisor ....

Macron Joins African Leaders in Kenya as France Pushes to Rebuild Africa Ties at Africa Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 African heads of state have gathered in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, as Paris seeks to reset and strengthen its partnerships across the continent while securing new investment opportunities.

The summit marks France's first major Africa-focused convention hosted in an English-speaking African country since the initiative began in the 1970s.

Hosted under the theme "future Makers", it also comes at a time when France is facing growing diplomatic and political challenges in several former West African colonies that have sought to reduce French influence.

Our economics reporter innocent Semosa has more ….

French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 African heads of state have gathered in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, as Paris seeks to reset and strengthen its partnerships across the continent while securing new investment opportunities.
The summit marks France's first major Africa-focused convention hosted in an English-speaking African country since the initiative began in the 1970s.
Hosted under the theme "future Makers", it also comes at a time when France is facing growing diplomatic and political challenges in several former West African colonies that have sought to reduce French influence.
Our economics reporter innocent Semosa has more &hellip;.

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

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