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When

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (8:00 AM - 11:05 AM) (GMT+2)

8:00 AM

Welcome and introduction

8:10 AM

Global economic outlook
The EIU’s latest global economic forecast, the top risks to the economy, including the fallout from COVID-19 on commodity prices and supply chains will be unpacked.

8:40 AM

Regional health sector capacity: diagnosing and contending with covid-19
Why do some countries appear to be behind the curve when it comes to testing for the novel coronavirus? How well prepared to detect the virus and treat those infected are countries in the region and South Africa in particular?

9:10 AM

Capital markets in flux
In this session we unpack domestic and international capital market flows and assess the implications generally and for the domestic economy in particular?

9:50 AM

Coffee and networking break

10:05 AM

Covid 19: the business response
We engage a cross-industry panel of CxOs regarding how their businesses are impacted, as well as interpreting and to responding covid-19.

11:00 AM

11:05 AM

Closing and vote of thanks
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