Wednesday, May 3, 2017

CNBC Africa covering the 27th World Economic Forum in Africa in Durban with reporting and these daily panel discussions broadcast live.


The business news TV channel CNBC Africa (DStv 410 / Canal Plus 171 / StarTimes Nigeria 309) is covering the 27th annual World Economic Forum in Africa (WEF Africa) taking place in Durban, South Africa, from today, 3 May until 5 May with several debates and panel discussions that will be broadcast live.

The WEF Africa brings together world leaders from civil society, the private and public sector, academia and other role-players who have an interest in Africa, and this year the theme is Achieving Inclusive Growth.

CNBC Africa says it will be bringing viewers interviews and conversations with CEO's and policymakers from across the African continent.

CNBC Africa will be broadcasting the following debates and panel discussions live:

Wednesday 3 May
07:30 - 08:30: Digitilisation in Africa
13:00 - 13:30: How techonology is driving financial inclusion in Africa
14:00 - 15:00: Powering Africa

Thursday 4 May
07:30 - 08:30: Uncovering blending finance
13:00 - 13:30: Transforming Africa's healthcare
14:00 - 15:00: Building Africa
15:30 - 16:30: Africa's economic growth outlook

Friday 5 May
07:30 - 08:30: Engineering Africa's infrastructure
11:45 - 12:45: Achieving inclusive growth