CNBC Africa
The OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026: Highlights Special
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- The OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026: Highlights Special
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- 27:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026, held in Vienna during the institution's 50th anniversary year, brought together global leaders, development partners and business executives to explore solutions for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth under the theme "A Transition That Empowers Our Tomorrow." This CNBC Africa Highlights Special features key insights from conversations shaping the future of development finance, trade, infrastructure and energy.
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- Access: Investors shift focus to Gh₵9.49bn T-bills auction
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Traders at Access Bank Ghana say the market is taking a watch and see approach Investor shift focus today’s 9.49 billion cedis T-bills auction. Mary Okang, Head of FX Trading at Access Bank Ghana joins CNBC Africa for more market movements and highlights of the mid-year budget review.
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- Africa Side Hustle: Conversations: Africa’s New Growth Currency
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- 10:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Across Africa, side hustles are no longer just a way to earn extra income. Many have evolved into successful businesses that make a meaningful contribution to local economies. While major brands often spend millions on advertising, a growing number of entrepreneurs are achieving impressive growth without large marketing budgets. Instead, they are tapping into a resource that is both accessible and powerful: authentic conversations. This week, we explore why conversations are becoming one of the continent's most valuable business assets and how entrepreneurs are using trust, community, and genuine human connection to drive sustainable growth. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo speaks to Natalie Druion, Head Conversationalist at Momentum, about the power of meaningful engagement, and why the future of influence may belong not to the loudest brands, but to those that create moments that truly matter.
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- Expert Analysis: SARB keeps rates on hold at 7%
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- 24:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Joining CNBC Africa for more analysis is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist, Momentum Investments and isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist, RMB.
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- Governor Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7% (full speech)
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- 30:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee kept its main lending rate unchanged at 7 per cent. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the reasoning and outlines the country’s economic and inflation outlook amid on-going Middle East tensions.
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- Johannesburg Stock Exchange hosts first African Exchange Activation of the AT50 Index | CNBC Africa
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- 14:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Gbite Oduneye, Chair of Indexa Exchange Group, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the AT50 Index (Africa Tech 50), its first African Exchange Activation through the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and how benchmark infrastructure can improve the visibility, comparability and institutional engagement of Africa's leading scaled private technology companies.
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- Focus On Convergence: Shaping the Future of Kwara State’s Tech Ecosystem
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- 10:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The focus is on Convergence, the maiden demo day of the Ilorin Innovation Hub in Nigeria's Kwara State. The Hub is a beacon on enterprise, opportunity and digital transformation.
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- Norrenberger: Corporate earnings, dividend expectations to drive Nigeria’s equities
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- 7:29
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Analysts at Norrenberger Financial Group expect Nigeria’s equities to remain supported by corporate earnings, dividend expectations, anticipated Dangote Refinery listing, and continued interest in fundamentally strong companies. They note with the CBN signalling that policy easing will depend on a sustained decline in inflation, investors are likely to continue favouring companies with resilient earnings and strong pricing power. Abigael Adesina, Research and Insight Analyst at Norrenberger Financial Group joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.
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- Access: Attention focused on sustainability of FPI demand
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- 5:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Trader at Access Bank say attention is focused on the sustainability of Foreign Portfolio Investors demand with the expected supply in the near term likely to keep rates relatively elevated and limit the extent of the current bond rally. On the T-bills side, the market is expected to remain active given the improved level of appetite and liquidity into the system from FAAC inflows. Oluwatomiloba Kareem, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Focus On: Fuel Security as a Driver of Industrial Growth
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- 7:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- On this episode of Focus On, discover how KZN Oils is strengthening South Africa's energy security through investment in fuel infrastructure and supply chain resilience.
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- Beyond Hospitality: Boosting Grenada’s Economy Through Sustainable Luxury and Local Partnerships
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- 14:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Afreximbank's Impact Stories is a documentary series spotlighting the human and economic transformation behind the Bank's investments. Season Two takes viewers to Grenada, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria - from the Dangote Refinery to Aba's power revival - showcasing partnerships turning trade finance into tangible prosperity across Global Africa.
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- Focus On: Strengthening South Africa’s Energy Supply Chains
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- 6:32
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- On this episode of Focus On, we hear from WOA Fuels & Oils on how partnerships, resilient value chains and women-led leadership are helping build a more competitive and sustainable manufacturing future.
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- Analysts: Nigerian markets expect MPC hold stance
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- 26:11
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Analysts believe the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria to keep lending rates steady and all other parameters unchanged was expected by market participants, stressing that the decision puts more pressure on the committee ahead of spendings in December and the 2027 general elections.
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- Nigeria MPC keeps rates steady (full speech)
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- 42:28
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the monetary policy rate at 26.5 per cent citing a thorough assessment of the balance of risks to the Nigerian economy. At the 306th Policy Meeting, Governor of the apex bank stresses the need for continued slowdown in inflation figures as the committee monitors incoming data and inflation trajectory.
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- Analysts see Nigeria rates unchanged
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- 11:19
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- With renewed hostilities in the middle east and a slowdown in inflation uptick, analysts say the Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria will keep rates steady citing global and domestic developments.
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- A Vision Restored: Afreximbank’s Role in Reviving Stranded Energy Infrastructure
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- 14:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Afreximbank's Impact Stories is a documentary series spotlighting the human and economic transformation behind the Bank's investments. Season Two takes viewers to Grenada, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria - from the Dangote Refinery to Aba's power revival - showcasing partnerships turning trade finance into tangible prosperity across Global Africa.
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- The CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Challenge 2026: Highlights Special
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- 15:00
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- CNBC Africa, players and partners hit the greens in Johannesburg for its Corporate Golf Challenge for a day of golf with real purpose, raising funds to uplift underprivileged communities and proving that the greatest shot you can take is one that changes a life.
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- Our Ocean 2026: Key Takeaways from Africa’s Historic Ocean Summit
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- 28:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- For the first time in its history, the world's biggest ocean conference came to Africa. Over three days in Mombasa, more than 100 governments and institutions pledged $6.4 billion to protect the seas. But beyond the plenary hall, a different story was being told by the fishers of Kilifi, the coral scientists of Kisite-Mpunguti, and the community leaders of Mkwiro Island. This CNCB Africa Special traces both threads of Our Ocean 2026: the invisible fleets stripping African waters, and the science that says the reefs can still be saved. This is what was promised in Mombasa — and what it will take to deliver.
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- Durban July 2026: Highlights Special
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- 12:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Hollywoodbets Durban July, the foremost and celebrated event in Durban, celebrated its 130th edition at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. This long-standing sporting spectacle, themed "Country Allure," has been taking place uninterrupted since 1897, paying tribute to the deep-rooted tradition of horseracing while blending aspects of sports betting and a sense of style. This Highlights Special will feature prominent figures from the event.
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- Africa Business Weekly: Strengthening Namibia-South Africa trade
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- 27:35
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping the continent.
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- Marketing Media Money: Business Insights on Loyalty Programmes
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- 28:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- We unpack how South Africa's retailers use rewards and loyalty programmes to drive customer engagement, boost retention, and leverage consumer data and personalisation while exploring the future of loyalty marketing.
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- Africa Side Hustle: From Tiktok to Turnover: The New Fashion Playbook
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- 11:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- South Africa's fashion industry is evolving rapidly, with emerging brands navigating a highly competitive landscape marked by funding constraints, rising operational costs, customer acquisition challenges and competition from both established retailers and international fast-fashion giants. To unpack these realities and explore the opportunities available to local designers, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Tamia Nontsikelelo, Founder of Tol'thema.
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- Investors position for ₦1.2trn bond auction
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Investors have turned their attention to next week Monday's bond auction where the Debt Management Office plans to raise 1.2 trillion naira. This follows this week's Treasury Bills Auction where 1.2 trillion naira was raised. Traders at Access Bank say they expect short sellers to increase activity ahead of the auction. Ifechukwu Omanukwe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market focus.
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- Focus On: From Farm to Consumer: Understanding Nigeria’s Dairy Industry
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- 12:32
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- From Farm to Consumer, we take a closer look at how FrieslandCampina WAMCO is driving value across Nigeria’s dairy ecosystem. In conversation with Managing Director Roger Adou, we explore the company’s Grass to Glass model, its iconic brands, commitment to local dairy development, and vision for sustainable growth in one of Africa’s largest consumer markets.
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- Africa Unlocked 2026: From Mid-Corp to Continental Champion: Scaling African Business
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- 57:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Under the theme Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth, Africa Unlocked 2026 signals that the doors are open and the direction is set. The focus is no longer on potential or positioning, but on momentum and scale. From Cape Town we bring you a panel discussion entitled: From Mid-Corp to Continental Champion: Scaling African Business.
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- A Decade at the Helm: Andrew Alli Shares Inside Lessons from the Africa Finance Corporation
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- 26:20
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Development finance in Africa is the topic and veteran investor and financier Andrew Alli is the guest this week on Africa: Face to Face with Sanjeev Gupta and Lanre Akinola. Alli was the CEO and President of one of Africa's most successful indigenous DFIs, the Africa Finance Corporation for 10 years from 2008.
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- PAC: Domestic investors key to Nigeria equities market 2026 rally
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- 7:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The rally in the Nigeria equities market has largely been driven by domestic investors which has pushed the year-to-date return to 56.07 per cent. This is according to research by PanAfrican Capital, which expects the next phase of market performance to depend more on corporate earnings, cash generation, dividend sustainability and valuation discipline. Afamefuna Chukwurah, Deputy Research Head at PAC Research, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- The CNBC Africa Business Breakfast: Durban Edition
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- 1:38:53
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The first CNBC Africa Business Breakfast in KwaZulu-Natal brought together leaders and changemakers for a panel discussion on the topic of "Building Resilient Supply Chains: Safeguarding South Africa’s Manufacturing and Retail Future Amid Global Conflict".
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- Investors shift focus to ₦600bn T-bills auction
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- 4:57
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Investors in Nigeria's Fixed Income market have shifted their attention to today's Treasury Bills Auction where the Debt Management Office has on offer, 600 billion naira. Traders at Access Bank say they expect a subdued trading today on the back of the auction. Anuoluwapo Okunola, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.
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- Beyond the Numbers: The Human Faces of Africa’s Climate Resilience
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- 6:15
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Behind every statistic is a human story. Across Africa, communities are facing the growing impact of climate change, yet they continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, determination and hope. This short film follows the journey of individuals whose lives have been transformed through opportunity, education and climate-smart solutions, showing how targeted investment can empower communities to build a more sustainable future.
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- Afreximbank Partners with Ghanaian Processors to Keep Cocoa Wealth at Home
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- 15:49
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Afreximbank's Impact Stories is a documentary series spotlighting the human and economic transformation behind the Bank's investments. Season Two takes viewers to Grenada, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria - from the Dangote Refinery to Aba's power revival - showcasing partnerships turning trade finance into tangible prosperity across Global Africa.
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- Focus On: Building Trust in Medicines Across Africa
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- 14:09
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Africa has made remarkable progress in expanding access to medicines, helping millions gain access to life-saving treatments. But experts say access alone is not enough. As preparations get underway for the Africa Patient Safety Summit 2026, we explore what it will take to strengthen medicines safety systems, improve patient safety, and build greater confidence in healthcare across the continent.
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- Chery sets up Africa base in Pretoria
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- 28:07
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping the continent.
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- Africa Unlocked 2026: Trade Without Borders: Africa’s New Commercial Diplomacy
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- 42:26
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The topic for this discussion is "Trade Without Borders: Africa's New Commercial Diplomacy." A panel of experts discusses, among other things, the merging of trade in Africa (China, India and Intra-Africa) as well as Multipolar Africa and the New Resource Diplomacy.
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- Ghana plans to raise GH¢5.67bn in treasury bill auction
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- 5:05
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Ghana plans to raise 5.67 billion cedis in today's Treasury bill auction as Investor participation in the market remained relatively strong. In last week's auction, treasury accepted 3.16 billion cedis, against a target of 3.37 billion cedis. Eugene Darku, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank Ghana joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Africa Side Hustle: Beyond burials: Building a modern business empire
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- 10:44
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- South Africa's funeral industry, valued at more than R10 billion, plays a vital role in the country's social, cultural and economic landscape. Yet, despite its scale and deep-rooted significance, it remains one of the nation's most overlooked and least digitised sectors. From rising operational costs and regulatory challenges to cemetery shortages and evolving consumer demands, the industry is navigating a period of significant transformation. Amid these shifts, however, new opportunities are emerging for innovation and growth. Prudence Makhubalo sat down with Aphiwe Khambule, Chief Operating Officer of 21st Century Funeral Services, to explore the sector's biggest challenges, changing dynamics and what the future holds for how South Africans commemorate life, death and legacy.
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- Focus On Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026: Building a Shared Sustainable Future
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- 13:48
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Under the theme "Global Alliances for a Shared Future", the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026 is advancing conversations around sustainability, technology and international cooperation. This episode of Focus On explores how global partnerships and innovation are helping to build more resilient economies and a sustainable future for all.
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- Focus On: AFC & Dangote seal $600mn mega-deal to power African agriculture
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- 14:29
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Africa Finance Corporation is doubling down on the continent’s future with a 600-million-dollar financing facility for Greenview Fertilizer Corp, Dangote’s fertilizer holding company. The investment is set to boost fertilizer expansion in Nigeria and support manufacturing base in Ethiopia. Catch all the details of the deal signing ceremony only on CNBC Africa as AFC powers the continent’s next phase of development.
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- Africa Face to Face: Unlocking Prosperity: Africa’s Ticket to Climate-Positive Growth
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- 26:11
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Africa's position in climate positive investment and growth is the topic for today's episode of Africa: Face-to-Face. Hosts Sanjeev Gupta and Lanre Akinola speak to James Irungu Mwangi, Co-Founder & CEO of Africa Climate Ventures. Working on creating inclusive and sustainable growth on the continent, he became convinced that there is no choice between going Green or Brown, and that climate positive growth is Africa's ticket to building broad-based prosperity.
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- Rising demands see Q1'26 gains for Nigeria consumer goods giants
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- 6:57
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Analysts at Cardinalstone Securities have attributed the strong first quarter earnings of consumer goods giants in Nigeria's equities market to improved consumer demands, volume recovery, and targeted price increases that have offset costs and expanded margins. Oluwakemi Abiodun, an Investment Analyst at Cardinalstone Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- T-Bills investors eye profit from OMO auction
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- 6:14
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Investors in Nigeria's Treasury Bills market are positioning for some profits after the allotment of 1.74 trillion naira in Tuesday's OMO auction as analyst expect an active trading session today on the back of OMO and bond auction settlements. Anuoluwapo Okunola, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.
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- Nigerian equities claw back gains
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- 7:04
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The Nigeria equities market is witnessing a rebound after massive selloffs as investors shift to aggressive bargain-hunting. Analysts at ARM believe expected Half-year 2026 earnings releases, potential dividend declarations, and sustained macroeconomic stability will help sustain the momentum. Ameerat Adamu, Investment Research Analyst at ARM, joins CNBC Africa for an equities market update.
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- Corporate Access: When Water becomes Risk: Climate, Capital & the Gobal Economy
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- 13:15
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- This four-part Corporate Access series will explore various investment sectors that not only propel the global economy but also strive to address the gaps outlined in the UN Agenda 2030. In the first episode, CNBC Africa examines the economic significance of water and water infrastructure, which are essential for economic performance, social stability, and ecological resilience.
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- DMO offers ₦700bn in T-bills auction
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- 5:18
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The Debt Management Office plans to raise 700 billion naira in today's Treasury Bills auction across three maturities. Traders at Access Bank expect a quiet trading day today as investors shift focus to the auction. Meanwhile, the DMO has opened the July 2026 FGN Savings Bond subscription. Olumide Lapite, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market focus.
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- Focus On Durban July 2026
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- 12:36
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The team attended the Hollywoodbets Durban July, presented under the theme "Country Alure" and brings insights from key stakeholders on the impact of the Durban July on hospitality occupancy, safety and sustainability during tourist events, the fashion industry and the economic impact of horseracing.
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- Focus On: Lagos State hosts Invest Lagos 3.0
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- 13:40
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- From Presidential Leadership Plenary to Panel Sessions and Deal Rooms, the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 brings together, policymakers, innovators, investors, development partners, captains of industries among others under one roof, to spotlight Lagos as the Business Gateway to Africa.
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- EdTech Mondays: Learning to Earnings: Making Digital Skills Work for Young Africans
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- 46:33
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- In this special edition of EdTech Mondays the team from Mastercard Foundation hosted a Young Africa Works Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. Key industry stakeholders convened to address the question: what is required to transition young Africans from education to employment?
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- Africa Business Weekly: D-Day for South African anti-illegal immigration protests
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- 27:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping the continent.
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- Marketing Media Money: Marketing Brand South Africa
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- 29:33
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- We explore South Africa as a brand, it's global appeal and perception. We look into what the rich canvas of culture, heritage, diversity, and innovation to craft campaigns that resonate globally offers advertisers and investors alike.
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- Access: Bond yield increases ease amid selective demands
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Traders at Access Bank say the near-term outlook for the bond market remains bearish, although the pace of yield increases has eased amid selective demands. On the Treasury bills side, they expect sustained demand at the long end of the curve. Odosa Osadolor, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
