CNBC Africa
Africa Side Hustle: How AI bridges the hiring gap for Side Hustlers
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- Africa Side Hustle: How AI bridges the hiring gap for Side Hustlers
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- 9:50
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Running a Side Hustle or small business often means wearing every hat yourself — but when it comes to hiring that very first employee, the challenge shifts to a whole new level. Research shows it can take more than 30 hours just to find the right fit — time most entrepreneurs juggling a full‑time job and a growing hustle simply don’t have.
To unpack this, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo sat down with Sasha Knott, CEO of Job Crystal — a recruitment tech platform powered by AI and machine learning. Together, they explore what side hustlers should know before making that first hire, and how technology is reshaping the way small businesses build their teams.
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- S.Africa's Central Bank keeps main interest rate unchanged at 6.75%
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- 27:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The South African Reserve Bank has opted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent. The decision was unanimous. CNBC Africa had an in-depth conversation on the decision to hold rates with Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec, Keabetwe Mojapelo, Macroeconomist, RMB Economist, Koketso Mano, Senior Economist, FNB and Albert Botha, Equities Portfolio Manager, Ashburton Investments.
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- Governor Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 6.75% (full speech)
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- 31:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee kept its main lending rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the reasoning and outlines the country’s economic and inflation outlook amid Gulf tensions.
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- UBA: T-Bills trading to pickup near-term, supported by strong demand
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Traders at UBA expect a pickup in T-Bills trading activity in the near term, supported by expected strong demand. On the bond side, investors take a more cautious approach ahead of next week’s 750-billion-naira auction. Fahad Aliu, Fixed Income Dealer at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.
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- Focus On: LWS 2026 Eskom: Driving Gender Transformation
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- 11:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The 11th Edition of the Forbes Woman Leading Women Summit welcomes female leaders from various sectors throughout Africa to inspire, lead, and demonstrate the potential for success when women support one another. In this episode of Focus On CNBC Africa’s Zanele Morrison engaged in a conversation with key stakeholders regarding the challenges faced by women and issues pertaining to gender equity.
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- Focus On: LSW 2026: ABSA Unlocking Opportunities
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- 12:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The 2026 edition of the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit brought together influential women from across Africa to share their motivational stories and offer insights on adopting a mindset centered on learning, adaptability, and resilience to foster growth and success in the face of challenges presented by an unpredictable economic landscape. This Focus On special CNBC Africa highlights the lessons learned in cultivating a growth mindset and how financial institutes are investing in the next female leaders.
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- Focus On: Insights into Mobile Technology
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- 13:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Samsung has unveiled its latest offering the Galaxy S26 series, dubbed 'The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet’ the device is designed to simplify the tasks that people do on their phones every day.
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- ARM: Nigeria’s equities to sustain positive momentum in April
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- March has been distinctly bullish for Nigerian equities, extending the strong start to the year with record-breaking levels and notable participation, although tempered by periodic pullbacks and sector rotation. Looking ahead, Analysts at ARM expect the positive momentum to be sustained in April, underpinned by the forthcoming Q1’26 earnings season. However, uncertainty in the global macroeconomic landscape is worth watching out for. Callista Chileke, Investment Research Analyst at ARM joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Focus On: LSW 2026 Eskom: Enhancing Women Leadership
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- 12:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this special edition of Focus On, we explore how women are leading other women, engaging in vital conversations, and sharing inspiring stories that drive transformation. With the spotlight on and powerful female leaders taking the lead, CNBC Africa’s Zanele Morrison engages with Eskom's Leading Women about their roles in advancing the just energy transition and their contributions to fostering gender transformation.
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- Focus On: McDonald’s SA: Investing in Women Leadership
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- 13:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- As more African women ascend to executive leadership roles, their journey continues to involve learning how to lead with assurance, sustain success, and establish a lasting legacy for future generations. This Focus On highlights women leaders unpacking the effects of investing in women and women leadership.
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- Investors shift focus to mid-week PMA
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- 5:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Investors have their focus fixed on today’s ₦400 billion T-bills auction. On the bond side, pockets of demand emerge in the mid-tenor segment, particularly in the February 2034 and January 2035 maturities. Kolawole Komolafe, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Taking stock: Africa’s trade pulse
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- 23:02
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- CNBC Africa joined by Philip Myburgh, Head: Trade For Business & Commercial Banking, Standard Bank, and Niron Rampersad, Divisional Executive for Trade at Nedbank CIB for this discussion.
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- Focus On RMB Nigeria Economic Forum
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- 13:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- CNBC Africa brings you coverage of the exclusive Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Economic Forum, where discussions focused on charting Nigeria's Future through Reform, Resilience, and Growth and how it aligns with current realities.
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- Education: Transforming Lives: Leveraging STEM to Power African Industrialization
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- 28:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Africa cannot industrialise without strong STEM ecosystems. Young scientists, engineers and innovators across the continent are building solutions rooted in local realities. In this episode of Education: Transforming Lives, Transforming Africa we explore how STEM investment should be prioritised in the education system.
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- Focus On Africa Trade Conference 2026
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- 12:30
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- High-ranking government officials, delegates from development finance institutions, and policymakers from 28 different countries gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to deliberate on strategies for enhancing Africa's trade resilience and amplifying its global presence. This Focus On will feature prominent voices from this gathering.
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- Africa Business Weekly: Africa and the Middle East War
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- 27:51
- Date posted
- 4 months 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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- Focus On: The National Transport Conference 2026 - Day 3
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- 13:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- How can Africa utilize various funding sources to develop its transport sector? This special Focus On will emphasize significant transport projects aimed at attracting investments while incorporating a regional system to improve service flow.
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- Africa Side Hustle: The Future of Entrepreneurship
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- 9:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- South Africa is in the middle of an entrepreneurial shift. Side hustles that once started out of necessity or creativity are now becoming full time businesses, with ordinary people stepping into extraordinary roles as founders and innovators.
In 2026, the momentum is clear: more South Africans are leaving traditional jobs to pursue their ventures full time. To explore what's driving this trend and what it means for the future of entrepreneurship, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Jameel Khan, Co-Founder of Unconventional CA.
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- Access: Investors shift focus to mid-week PMA
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Investors shift their attention to today’s 1.05 trillion-naira T-Bills auction. On the bond side, the bullish momentum is expected to be sustained near term, supported by renewed investors' appetite and continued demand for attractive yield levels. Kinskin Ukeje, Team Lead, Currency Trading at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- How AI is reshaping the future of work & skills in Africa
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- 22:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Artificial Intelligence is rapidly shifting from theory to real-world deployment, redefining how economies grow, how businesses compete, and critically, how people work. For Africa, where demographics are a strategic advantage, the central question is no longer whether AI will disrupt the labour market, but whether the workforce can evolve fast enough to keep pace. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are; Prof. Olayinka David-West, Dean at the Lagos Business School, Emmanuel Okeleji, the CEO and Co Founder at SeamlessHR and Raphael Obodugo an AI Expert and Founder of AVAE.
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- Focus On: The National Transport Conference
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- 12:30
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The National Transport Conference, themed "The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity, and Sustainability," convened both government officials and private sector representatives to establish a shared vision and mutual understanding regarding transportation in South Africa and beyond. This Focus On highlights essential perspectives from the first day concerning the current state of South Africa's rail and maritime sectors, as well as best practices for maintaining this vital infrastructure.
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- MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group's FY2025 results
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- 1:05:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After several lean years Africa’s mobile telecommunications market is seeing an upturn in fortunes as Nigeria stabilizes and economic revival takes root in some of its largest economies. Join CNBC Africa as MTN Group, the continent's largest mobile phone company, reports results for the year ended December 31.
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- Education: Transforming Lives: The Educator Evolution: Building Support Systems that Work
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- 28:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On this episode of Education: Transforming Lives, Transforming Africa, we nexamine the necessary changes that governments and ecosystem partners must implement to cultivate successful educator ecosystems.
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- Africa Business Weekly: South Africa’s economic growth doubled in 2025
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- 27:39
- Date posted
- 4 months 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: South African Brands with Global Footprints
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- 28:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South African brands are expanding globally generating an estimated R690 billion beyond national borders but this growth also challenges leadership to manage new markets, regulations, and competition.
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- Access: Cautious trading in T-Bills to persist
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank say they expect trading sessions to remain calm as investors fix focus on short-dated maturities. Anthony Aigbokhan, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market focus.
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- Africa Side Hustle: Africa’s Green Economy
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- 8:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- From Wall Street boardrooms to the hustle of Africa’s green economy, the story of early stage financing for green businesses in Southern Africa is unfolding with urgency. Across sectors like mobility, agriculture, and clean energy, entrepreneurs are tackling challenges that could redefine the region’s economic future. At the center of this movement, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Grace Legodi, Co-Founder of Keyo Ventures, who is proving that global expertise can fuel local impact.
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- Education: Transforming Lives: Africa’s new era of value-driven leadership in education
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- 28:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Across Africa new education models are investing in mentorship values driven learning and partnership. In this episode Education: Transforming Lives, Transforming Africa, we explore what leadership qualities should Africa’s education systems focus on most?
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- Transforming Africa: Which essential skills will define Africa's future workforce?
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- 25:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Africa is preparing the world’s fastest growing workforce. But are education systems preparing young people for leadership innovation and real jobs? In the first episode of Education: Transforming Lives, Transforming Africa we explore what skills should Africa prioritize for the future workforce.
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- Focus On: Insights into Top Employers Institute Certification Programme
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- 13:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Data from 2025 indicates that satisfied and engaged employees exhibit productivity levels that are up to 17 per cent higher, with more than 80 per cent of workers stating that their happiness significantly drives their productivity. Factors such as inclusivity, employee programs, and a balanced work-life contribute to fostering a positive workplace culture. Join CNBC Africa as we explore the key trends that shape a happy work culture in the African regions.
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- Access: Easing geo-tensions could support selective buy interest
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- 5:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect the subdued sentiment at the bond market to improve modestly as easing geopolitical tensions could support selective buy interest. Meanwhile, investors have their attention fixed on today’s 850-billion-naira T-bills auction. Odinaka Linus- Nwokonkwo, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market direction.
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- Lagos renting realities: 2026 ushers new phase of price pressures
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- 22:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria’s real estate market is entering a new phase of price pressure as commercial and residential tenants are paying more for rent. With inflation and rising building material costs shaping the market, experts say 2026 could test affordability for both businesses and households. Olawunmi Olashore, Managing Director, International Market at Jide Taiwo and Co UK and Ayo Ibaru, Chief Investment Officer at Panterra joins CNBC Africa for on the realities ahead.
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- MEC Maile delivers Gauteng’s 2026 Provincial Budget (full speech)
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- 1:08:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The projected budget for South Africa's wealthiest province for the current financial year is approximately R175 billion. With Gauteng province's spending at about 82 per cent and confronting infrastructure issues such as water supply, how will MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile distribute budget resources to enhance service delivery?
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- Africa Business Weekly: South African business confidence hits 11-year high
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- 28:29
- Date posted
- 5 months 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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- Assar: Equities bullish sentiment to continue with increased PFAs participation
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- 5:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Analyst at Assar Investment, Muktar Mohammed says as the first quarter gradually comes to a climax, the Nigerian equities market is expected to witness continued strong bullish sentiment especially with increased participation from pension fund administrators. He notes as we move into the second quarter, the recapitalization of banking stocks would further support positive momentum in the equities market. Muktar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments joins CNBC Africa for more on the highlights of equities movements so far.
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- Access: Investors cherry-pick across T-Bills curve
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect cherry-picking activities across the T-Bills curve as market liquidity remains strong, supported by improved yield offerings. On the bond side, Demand is largely concentrated in the 2034 and 2035 maturities with limited trades around 16.1 per cent levels. Emmanuel Orji, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Nigeria’s T-Bills Auction oversubscribed as yields climb
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- T-Bills yields tick up after a robust 2.34 trillion subscription at this week’s auction. For the bond market, there is demand for higher yields with the 2033 maturity quoted at 16.35/16.1 per cent levels, reflecting persisting risk-off sentiment. Chuka Nwachukwu, Chief Dealer and Head of Trading at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Nigeria floats ₦1.05trn in T-Bills as market eyes stable demand
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- 5:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria’s Debt Management Office is in the market today with a sizable auction of just over one trillion naira across three tenors. The offer comes just days after a ₦600-billion-naira OMO sale by the Central Bank, yet analysts at Access Bank expect a relatively calm session with liquidity still supportive. Tobechukwu Ikpe, Fixed Income Trader at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a closer look at demand dynamics and market sentiments this week.
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- Middle East tensions: Why Nigeria's industrial policy matters now
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- 19:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Tensions in the Middle East is taking a new twist as President Donald Trump says the US will provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, intending to head off a potential energy crisis caused by the war with Iran. Analysts caution that the move may reduce some of the risk premium in energy markets, while an escalation of the Iran war could delve a devastating blow to the global economy. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s industrial policy agenda is being thrust into the spotlight, with a plan to prioritise domestic value creation and deeper integration of local industries for global competitiveness. Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives and Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of The CFG Advisory joins CNBC Africa for more on the journey ahead.
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- EdTech Mondays: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making in Africa
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- 45:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In this edition of EdTech Mondays, we engage with experts regarding policy and its role in guiding decision-making related to data. We discuss how to enhance data systems to ensure that Africa's education meets global standards.
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- Focus On: Africa Business Forum 2026
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- 11:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In this episode of Focus On, we engage with stakeholders from the Africa Business Forum, which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the innovation and funding requirements necessary to stimulate job growth in Africa.
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- Middle East conflict: South African shares rally as safe-haven demand for gold soars
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- 13:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Henry Fouche, Client Fund Manager, Sequoia Capital and Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec.
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- Africa Business Weekly: Saudi Arabia eyes investment opportunities in Africa
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- 28:17
- Date posted
- 5 months 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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- Meetings Africa: Township Tourism and VTSD Integration
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- 57:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Meetings Africa celebrated its 20th anniversary. This milestone was marked by a strong focus on key issues affecting the tourism sector, tourism entrepreneurs, and the vital role the government plays in driving the growth and development of the industry.
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- Marketing Media Money: The Expansion of the Gaming Industry in Africa
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- 27:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Africa's gaming market reached the $1 billion mark in 2024. This positive reception has allowed more streamers and gamers on the continent to continue to create and develop in this emerging industry.
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- South Africa Post Budget Insights 2026
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- 1:12:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As South Africa's debt stabilizes at approximately 77.9 per cent of GDP, and with real GDP growth anticipated to reach 1.5 per cent by 2026, how will South Africa's Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana manage to balance the budget? Join CNBC Africa for a post-budget panel discussion where industry leaders will analyze the presented budget and its implications for South Africa's financial situation and growth in the upcoming year.
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- Nigeria's bond demand muted despite rate cut
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Access Bank traders say sentiment in Nigeria's bond market remains subdued, with investor interest largely concentrated in mid-dated maturities. Despite the Monetary Policy Committee’s 50-basis-point rate cut, activity has yet to pick up meaningfully across the curve. Joining CNBC Africa to break down the mood in the fixed income market this week is Tiwalade Omodele, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank.
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- ASH: Like father like daughter: The taxi boss' daughter who became a transport entrepreneur
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- 7:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Across South Africa, the minibus taxi industry isn't just a transport system — it is the backbone of daily mobility and one of the continent's most resilient informal economies. According to the National Household Travel Survey, taxis carry 80.2 per cent of the country's 4.7 million daily public transport trips, making them South Africa's dominant mode of commuter travel. And today, we speak to a woman who has not only survived this environment — she has scaled within it, from the daughter of a taxi boss to a transport entrepreneur with an 18‑vehicle fleet. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Keotshepile "Mamsy" Jonathan, CEO and Founder, Jonoago Group.
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- Focus On: RMB Nigeria hosts Economic Forum
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- 13:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria’s economic landscape is shifting, so how are businesses navigating the reform complexities? Join CNBC Africa to get the highlights of the Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Economic Forum, where industry leaders and experts dissect the nation’s bold reforms and unpack the challenges, opportunities, and how to recalibrate for business success.
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- Focus On: Access Bank hosts 11th Edition of Lagos City Marathon
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- 14:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Kenya's Ezra Kering and Dinke Meleke from Ethiopia emerge winners of the men and women’s categories at the 42 kilometer Access Bank Lagos City Marathon bagging the ultimate prize of $50,000 each. CNBC Africa in this special broadcast brings you details of the 11th edition of the Gold Label event.
