Arabile Gumede: Business Emcee

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  • Arabile Gumede brings extensive experience as a financial journalist and media personality, making him a well-informed and articulate emcee for corporate and financial events.
  • His in-depth knowledge of global markets, economics, and business trends ensures seamless event flow and insightful commentary.
  • His ability to maintain audience engagement throughout an event ensures that all key moments are highlighted effectively.

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Arabile Gumede is a financial journalist with a career glowing from remarkable feats and interrogative work. The world of money, markets, finance and economics are where he has garnered a lot of his reputation as a leading commentator, reporter, anchor and writer.

ArabileG is also a firm believer and advocate for financial literacy, leading the path in educating small business owners, students and entrepreneurs alike, in getting the best out of the country’s economic standing.

He studied a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg and went on to pursue a career as a Financial & Business Journalist at CNBC Africa where he held positions such as Producer, Reporter & Junior Anchor.

Arabile Gumede | Event Emcee

He has hosted numerous debates featuring African heads of states such as Paul Kagame (Rwanda President) and Jacob Zuma; national commissioners and prominent business personalities including Former Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni.

Arabile Gumede became eNCA’s Business Anchor and Reporter in late 2013, hosting many forums and interviews with the likes of fmr. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, Sir Richard Branson & a plethora of JSE Top 40 company CEO’s.

ArabileG has featured in leading magazines, and maintains special attention for his research outlooks, while being a Master of Ceremony, Motivational Speaker, blogger and economic researcher.

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