African Perspectives

China’s economy maintained its momentum last quarter, as global trade and domestic demand spurred a pickup at the nation’s factories. Yuan Set for Longest Run of Gains Since 2015 on Fixing, GDP Data. South Korea to Boost Minimum Wage by 16%. Oil Holds Gain Above $46 as Demand Seen Helping Drain Stockpiles. Saudis Seek Bids for First Utility-Scale Plant for Wind Power. Foreign participation in Egypt's T-bill auction at $223 mln --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Kenya Airways seeks shareholders’ nod on revival plan. President John Magufuli and President Uhuru Kenyatta step in to end escalating trade war. Coffee takes beating from rising global temperature. Time for administrative control of Naira over says Emefeli. NNPC secures $2bn discounts on renegotiated upstream contracts. Update1: NNPC secures $2bn discounts on renegotiated upstream contracts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Malawi's central bank cuts key lending rate to 18 percent. Algeria – Legislative Election Results Maintain Status Quo. Major Obstacles to Lasting Peace Still Persist in Lybia. Emergency Powers Will Help Push Through Reforms in Egypt. South Africa's rand hits 7-week low on ANC policy plans. Outlook Brightening In 2017 for Morrrocco Amid Improving Harvest. Rwanda GDP grew an annual 1.7 percent in Q1: stats bureau. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Zambian President Edgar Lungu invoked a state of emergency on Wednesday after a series of apparent arson attacks, in a move likely to trigger fresh accusations of government authoritarianism. Is the concept of 'State Of Emergency' just a tool to victimise political opposition in Africa? What is the impact on the business environment on the continent, listen as James sheld lights on this. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

The Nigerian Equities Market sustained a positive stance for the fourth consecutive month. NSEASI Dips Further on Wednesday by -0.33%. FSDH Merchant Bank raises N14.4bn in commercial paper notes. Nigeria cabinet approves national gas policy. NLNG pumps N150m into upgrading of three Lagos jetties. Addax Petroleum to Pay $32m in Geneva to Settle Nigerian Bribery Charges. Nigerian Electricity Liability Managment  Company inherited liabilities hit N527.261 billion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is seeking for a platform for trade and investment along the ECOWAS trade corridor to facilitate exports from Nigeria to West African countries. Kenyan National Super Alliance Party pledges higher salaries and cheaper healthcare. Tanzania bans export of unprocessed food crops. Nigerian Power sector loses N7.60b attributed to gas, transmission, distribution hiccup. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Equities market closed friday on a negative note, as NSE ASI depreciated by -2.45% to close at 32,122.14 basis points, as against -1.64% depreciation recorded previously. Its Year-to-Date (YTD) returns currently stands at +19.53% CBN Forex Supply Hits $7.136bn in Four Months. Interbank rate drops on N152.6b T-Bills, forex refund. Rising Nigeria oil output double-edged sword for economy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Mozambique Debt Probe Sees $500 Million in Unexplained Loans. Naspers Begins Funding Roadshow in U.S. and U.K this week. South Africa Treasury Working to Fix Country’s Economic ‘Mess’ Egypt's strategic rice reserves at three-month level . U.K. Turns to Emerging Markets for Trade as Brexit Talks Begin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Multichoice launches the new ARRIS HD PVR which is known as the EXPLORA 2. We speak to the Regional Vice President of Sales at ARRIS, Mr Darren Granger. Arris are the makers of this new decoder and we get to learn a bit more about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Business Headlines daily from across Africa. Live on Africa Business Radio Monday to Friday 8:00cat. www.africabusinessradio.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Uganda: Government Acquires Shs6 Billion Weather-Reading Machine, Ethiopia: Nation Preparing Higher Education Roadmap, Uganda to Import Chinese Teachers, Rwanda: Entrepreneurs Showcase Products in U.S. etc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

MTN seeks to raise billions through IPO, Manufacturing PMI Declines to 42.1% in August from 44.1% in July 2016 - CBN, Power companies to clear future debts with corporate bonds- Trekker, Kenya, Rwanda sign free trade pact with Europe, Global currency trading shows first contraction since 2001, says BIS, Manufacturing PMI shocks with a sharp fall into contraction territory, MARKET WRAP: JSE closes weaker as retailers lose ground, NSE-ASI records 3-day gain, hits above 28,000bpts as bellwethers end bullish, Oil and gas production schedules for East Africa --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Business denies asking Zuma to act unconstitutionally in Gordhan case, Stocks fall further as pressure on Big CAPs gains tempo in Nigeria, Trade, financing top Japan-Africa forum’s agenda, Banks say awaiting guidelines on existing borrowers after rate cap, FEC approves 2017-2019 MTEF, targets 3% economic growth in 2017, MARKETS WRAP: JSE ends weaker in cautious trade ahead of Yellen speech, Rand weakens again as Gordhan’s possible prosecution looms, Oil prices up nearly 1% on soft dollar, Opec speculation, MAN seeks reduction of interest rates, review of export scheme, Banking stocks fall after lending rate cap, Bonds are stable, but higher yields are expected --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

JSE jumps 1.3% as risk-on sentiment boosts banks, Consumers Are Resisting Price Increases in the Retail Market - FDC, MPs rescind move to throw out Sh5bn core capital cap for banks, Banks say rate cap to lock out 40pc of new borrowers, Rand holds still as US jobless claims steadies dollar, High lending rate rattles manufacturers, cripples biz growth in Nigeria, Brexit decision hits diaspora remittances to Nigeria, others, Retail sales growth hits low gear in tight times --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Zambia re-elect President Lungu, KPMG disagrees with South Africa's economy overtaking Nigeria, Safaricom recorded Sh13.1b Inflow of Money from Kenyans in the Diaspora via mesa, Nigerian Security Exchange Commission says Crowdfunding won't work in Nigeria for now because of lack of appropriate regulatory policy, Nema ignores Treasury cap directive, sets risk-based audit fees, Oil extends gains above $44 on output freeze hopes, MARKET WRAP: JSE dragged to weak close by platinum and gold stocks, South African Bonds little changed as traders await US data --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

How do African films tap into the box office network and gain more returns on their investment. (due to technical problems, interviews for this episode where disrupted and have been moved to next week) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has opposed the introduction of limits on lending rates, saying that this will push down the value of listed banks. Nigeria’s first-quarter foreign direct investment flows fell 56% to $175m from $395m a year earlier Egypt and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement over a $12 billion three- year “extended fund facility,” the fund said in a statement. HIGH inflation and low economic growth create a dilemma for monetary policy, as raising interest rates could have a negative effect on the already weak economy. SOUTH African bonds retreated at midday on Friday due to some profit-taking after a week of solid gains. The secondary market yield on Kenya’s 10-year Eurobond has fallen to within 0.4 percentage points of coupon value since the beginning of the year, indicating improved investor confidence in the economy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Multinationals, tea pickers lock in fight that threatens the industry, Value Of Trading On NSE Rises By 49% To N78bn In June, Fitch expects Brexit to have limited effect on SA, Manufacturers Lose N348.6bn To New Forex Policy, CBK now moves to Appeal Court in bid to stop Sh5bn claim, Forex reserves dip by Sh28bn as CBK fights to stabilise shilling after Brexit, Oando Announces N4.1bn Profit For Q1, Confusion reigns for banks on new decision to tax fees in Tanzania, Oil Slump: Taxation Is Nigeria’s Future – LIRS Boss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

10 Brokers Traded N98.430billion Shares In June, Kenya banks on saccos to lift growth of coffee, cotton, Tshwane meter case back in court, Gas Investment Deficit Denies Nigeria 40,000MW Of Electricity, Famous Brands spots gap, buys ‘practically unused’ tomato paste factory, Insurance fraud costing Kenyans dearly, says firm, JSE looks set for gains as global Brexit recovery continues, FG Earns N724bn From Oil In Three Months, Rwanda multiplies import duties on used items, Rotich’s taxes on locally made cars put 10,000 jobs at risk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support