In 2012 CNBC Africa (DStv 410) will broadcast a new local reality show entitled Top Trader with presenter Eleni Giokos looking for the best stock market trader from 11 July, with weekly episodes that will end with a live finale on 28 August 2012.
CNBC Africa says Top Trader will ''follow the trials and tribulations of South Africa's top amateur traders as they search for the winning combination to walk away with R250 000 in prize money''.
Eight contestants will compete in Top Trader, with one contestant being eliminated weekly from the 4th week, leaving the final 3 in the final live show. ''Contestants will be faced with a different challenge in each episode and viewers will be able to interact with contestants. The ultimate winner will be the contestant with the best performing portfolio in the final episode.''
Top Trader contestants will compete in different locations in and around Santon and Johannesburg each week, while a panel of so-called ''mentors'' will guide and advise the contestants.
''Top Trader is part of a new suite of programmes being launched in 2012 and plugs a definite gap in the market,'' says Godfrey Mutinzwa, CNBC Africa's chief editor.
''As a business news channel we thought there should be a platform to showcase the rich talent that Africa has to offer,'' says Godfrey Mutizwa said. ''Top Trader will bring the trading floor to living rooms while at the same time allowing us to reach audiences traditionally seen as out of our range.''
People who want to enter Top Trader can do so at http://www.abndigital.com/ and will have to submit a video and a written application. Entries for Top Trader will close on 31 January 2012 says CNBC Africa. Production on Top Trader will start in February 2012.