Event Emcee • Moderator • Business Anchor • Financial Journalist • Speaker
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Arabile Gumede is a respected South African financial journalist, business anchor and event emcee known for his incisive analysis, authoritative delivery and deep understanding of markets, economics and the broader business landscape. With a career built on interrogative reporting and high-profile commentary, he has become a trusted voice on national and continental platforms.
He studied a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg before joining CNBC Africa, where he gained hands-on experience as a Producer, Reporter and Junior Anchor. His skill in breaking down complex financial topics and facilitating meaningful dialogue led to major opportunities, including hosting debates featuring African heads of state such as President Paul Kagame and former President Jacob Zuma. He has also moderated conversations involving national commissioners, leading policymakers and business leaders, including former Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni.
In 2013, Arabile joined eNCA as a Business Anchor and Reporter, hosting influential forums and interviewing global and local leaders such as former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, Sir Richard Branson and several CEOs from the JSE Top 40.
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.
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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In this 2m15 segment, Arabile Gumede provides a clear and contextual update from South Africa’s Investment Summit, framing the event as a pivotal moment for understanding the country’s current economic standing and future potential. He explains that a new 105-page investment case has been released, detailing how South Africa could position itself as a leading emerging-market destination—not only within Africa but on the global stage. The document highlights ten key pillars demonstrating the country’s potential as a competitive investment environment.
Arabile notes that President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the summit and suggests that the gathering may become South Africa’s own version of “Davos in the Highveld,” a recurring platform attracting sustained investment dialogue. He references earlier conversations with economic stakeholders who believe this summit should evolve into a regular fixture to strengthen investor confidence.
He also highlights the economic backdrop against which the summit is unfolding. National Treasury’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement estimates growth at just 0.7 percent, underscoring the urgency of securing new investment streams.
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