The inaugural Socio-Economic Impact Summit is currently underway in the city of Sandton, South Africa (SA), bringing together leaders from the social, public, and private sectors.

The summit intends to address the country's socio-economic challenges, opportunities and solutions.

To provide more insights into the event, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Katie Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Brandfusion and the summit's organiser….

The inaugural Socio-Economic Impact Summit is currently underway in the city of Sandton, South Africa (SA), bringing together leaders from the social, public, and private sectors.
The summit intends to address the country's socio-economic challenges, opportunities and solutions.
To provide more insights into the event, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Katie Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Brandfusion and the summit's organiser….

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The inaugural Socio-Economic Impact Summit is underway in SA

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, earlier tabled his 2026/27 Budget against a more favourable backdrop, with public finances reaching a turning point and stabilising for the first time in 17 years.


Addressing Parliament, Minister Godongwana said the National Treasury is making headway in narrowing the budget deficit to 4.5% of GDP for the 2025/26 financial year. Innocent Semosa spoke to Anri Brink, Investment Analyst at Absa.

South Africa&rsquo;s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, earlier tabled his 2026/27 Budget against a more favourable backdrop, with public finances reaching a turning point and stabilising for the first time in 17 years.
 Addressing Parliament, Minister Godongwana said the National Treasury is making headway in narrowing the budget deficit to 4.5% of GDP for the 2025/26 financial year.&nbsp;Innocent Semosa spoke to Anri Brink, Investment Analyst at Absa.

South Africa's Finance Minister delivers his 2026 Budget Speech

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%, citing sustained disinflation and improved macroeconomic stability. Speaking at the February committee meeting, the first of the year, the Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, noted that a moderate easing in the rate aligns with the recent slowdown in inflation.


Innocent Semosa spoke to Economist and CEO of Megastar Media Communication, Adeniyi Ifetayo.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%, citing sustained disinflation and improved macroeconomic stability. Speaking at the February committee meeting, the first of the year, the Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, noted that a moderate easing in the rate aligns with the recent slowdown in inflation.
 Innocent Semosa spoke to Economist and CEO of Megastar Media Communication, Adeniyi Ifetayo.

The Central Bank of Nigeria cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%

Tourism leaders say stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity are essential to unlocking Africa’s tourism potential. These issues are in focus as Meetings Africa 2026 wraps up today in Johannesburg, where industry stakeholders have gathered to discuss the future of travel on the continent. Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

Tourism leaders say stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity are essential to unlocking Africa&rsquo;s tourism potential. These issues are in focus as Meetings Africa 2026 wraps up today in Johannesburg, where industry stakeholders have gathered to discuss the future of travel on the continent. Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

The inaugural Socio-Economic Impact Summit is underway in SA

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