CNBC Africa
Focus On Township Tourism and VTSD Integration
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- Focus On Township Tourism and VTSD Integration
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- 13:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- This panel will explore how business events can serve as structured economic platforms to integrate and support Village, Township and Small Dorp enterprises within the tourism value chain. We will unpack how to move towards measurable economic participation, scalable procurement opportunities, and sustainable township enterprise growth.
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- Post-Budget Analysis & Reactions: Finmin Godongwana’s Budget 2026
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- 23:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Professor Andre Roux, Economist, Stellenbosch Business School, Evádne Bronkhorst, Associate Director: Tax Consulting at Forvis Mazars and Mzimasi Mabece, Head of Domestic Fixed Income, Melville Douglas.
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- From Vision to Impact: A collection of speeches delivered at Afreximbank Meetings from 2015 to 2025
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- 16:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Professor Benedict Oramah, former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Afreximbank, speaks about the decade of his leadership and the achievements of the institution from 2015 to 2025. He led the bank through several transformational changes, which placed it firmly as a leader in the economic development of the continent.
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- Auction liquidity boost to drive improved T-bill demand
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect liquidity inflows from the upcoming OMO auction maturity to drive stronger demand in the Treasury Bills market. However, following the MPC’s 50-basis-points rate cut, a mild reversal in sentiment emerged, with offers beginning to dominate trading. Notably, increased selling interest was observed in February NTBs, which closed at an average rate of 15.35 per cent. Let’s find out if the sentiments remain today. Oluwatomiloba Kareem, from Access Bank’s Treasury team joins CNBC Africa for deeper insight into the market dynamics.
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- SA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2026 Budget Speech (Full speech)
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- 57:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- (Watch Full speech) - South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 Budget Speech.
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- Countdown to 2027: Can ECOWAS deliver a credible single currency?
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- 22:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Africa is transforming its financial markets to support inclusive growth and regional integration. But with geopolitical interference, how can Africa build money markets and expand market access? Join CNBC Africa as we speak to industry leaders on diversifying instruments and strengthening institutional frameworks to attract sustainable capital flows.
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- Advancing Africa’s Capital Markets: Driving Growth and Integration
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- 42:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Africa is transforming its financial markets to support inclusive growth and regional integration. But with geopolitical interference, how can Africa build money markets and expand market access? Join CNBC Africa as we speak to industry leaders on diversifying instruments and strengthening institutional frameworks to attract sustainable capital flows.
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- Analysts: Rate cut a cautious approach
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- 18:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria to reduce the monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 per cent has been described as a cautious approach by analysts, which sends a signal of calm to investors. They believe the move may trigger some growth and boost investors' confidence.
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- Nigeria MPC cuts MPR by 50bps to 26.5% (full speech)
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- 39:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 per cent, citing sustained disinflation and improved macroeconomic stability. Speaking at the February committee meeting, the first for the year, governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso notes that a moderate easing in rate is in line with the recent slowdown in inflation.
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- Africa Business Forum 2026: Mobilizing Capital for Jobs at Scale
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- 58:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- This high-level dialogue panel at the Africa Business Forum will explore how coalitions comprising governments, regional development finance institutions, and private sector participants can organize capital, harmonize markets, and implement platforms that create large-scale employment.
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- Analysts: Deep rate cut will send strong signals
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- 14:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As Nigeria holds its first Monetary Policy Committee meeting in 2026, analysts say they expect the apex bank to give a pause or slight rate cut, stating that a deep cut will send strong signals to the market.
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- Africa Business Weekly: South African business confidence at highest in 13 years
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- 28:00
- 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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- Meristem: Nigeria equities to sustain bullish momentum on possible MPR cut
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- 6:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Analysts at Meristem Securities say that a rate cut at Nigeria's next MPC meeting would sustain the bullish momentum in the equities market. They note that lower rates would reduce financing costs, ease pressure on earnings, and improve corporate valuations. Additionally, if the MPR is cut, they expect an immediate market reaction. Mosopefoluwa Ayeni, Investment Research Analyst at Meristem Securities, joins CNBC Africa with an outlook on the market ahead of the MPC meeting.
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- Focus On GTCO - NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament
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- 13:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Guaranty Trust Holding Company continues its 13-year support as the main sponsor of the 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. This year’s edition sees Lagos STL emerging winners of the Majekodunmi Cup. Catch all the details of this year’s outing as GTCO celebrates Africa’s Polo tradition only on CNBC Africa.
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- Access: Investors position ahead of Monday’s ₦800bn bond auction
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Analysts at Access Bank say Investors are taking position ahead of Monday’s auction as the Debt Management Office plans to raise 800 billion naira. On the T-bills side, a further moderation in demand is expected as investor appetite for T-bills weakens. Ifechukwu Omanukwe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Africa Side Hustle: The Side Hustle Architect
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- 9:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Across South Africa and the continent, millions of young people and community based entrepreneurs are turning side hustles into powerful micro enterprises—creating jobs, circulating local wealth, and reshaping economic participation from the ground up Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Nonjabulo Sokhela, Founder and CEO of Nepoworx.
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- Unlocking Africa's Critical Minerals Opportunity: From Commodity Exports to Beneficiation
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- 1:00:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The panel discussion on Unlocking Africa's Critical Minerals Opportunity - From Commodity Exports to Beneficiation brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to explore how Africa can strengthen its role in global supply chains while unlocking greater in-country value. From critical minerals, capital, energy transition, infrastructure development, and beneficiation, this conversation will unpack the practical steps needed to translate mineral wealth into sustainable economic impact.
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- Nigeria FX reserves near 13-year highs
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- 6:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nigeria's FX reserves continue to consolidate at $48.5 billion, the highest since the middle of May 2013. Meanwhile traders at UBA say they expect stronger demand in the Treasury Bills market to drive an improvement in activities, despite Wednesday's auction that saw a 4.28 trillion-naira oversubscription. Meanwhile, investors set sight on next week's 800-billion-naira bond auction and the Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the first for the year. Fahad Aliu, Team Member, bond trading at UBA, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- Africa Business Forum: From Youth Enterprise to National Prosperity: Enabling Youth-led Enterprises
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- 57:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In certain African nations, the youth exhibit greater entrepreneurial success, whereas in other nations, this success is significantly diminished. Major obstacles consist of restricted access to financing, training, and technology. Join CNBC Africa as we provide essential insights into how African governments intentionally foster the growth of enterprises into industries that create jobs.
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- Corporate Access: Enaex Africa’s footprint on the African continent
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- 28:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- From mining explosives to the adoption of sustainable practices in the mining industry, Enaex Africa commenced its operations in Africa during the challenging Covid-19 crisis and has since expanded throughout the continent. Join CNBC Africa as we explore this nearly six-year journey to discover what the future has in store for Enaex Africa and their vision for the direction of the mining sector.
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- EDC: Investors to widespread positive momentum in Nigeria equities
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- 5:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Analysts at EDC Securities expect last week's positive momentum in the Nigeria equities market to be sustained as the National Pension Commission revised the investment limits upward for ordinary shares across RSA Funds. Joshua Chinga, a Sell-Side Analyst at EDC Securities, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.
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- Africa Business Weekly: Botswana’s economic rebound
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- 28:10
- 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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- Focus On: Africa Sustainable Investment Summit
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- 13:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Held in parallel with the African SEZs Annual Meeting convened, the Africa Sustainable Investment Summit brought together investors, policymakers, development partners and business leaders to explore tangible opportunities for driving long-term capital flows, industrial growth and economic resilience on the continent.
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- Marketing Media Money: Small Adevertising Agencies
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- 26:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Small Adevertising Agencies, big impact. We engage founders about how their small ad- agencies are transforming the marketing landscape while competing with big ad-agencies in South Africa.
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- Focus On: Gauteng Growth and Development Agency at Mining Indaba
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- 14:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Gauteng is transitioning from just a mining province to an innovation mining capital of Africa, but this requires investment to the tune of approximately R300 billion, more follows in this Focus-On.
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- Nigeria investors favour longer-tenor bills
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- 5:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank say Long-dated OMOs and T-bills attract the strongest demand, while select maturities, including the May and September 2026 OMOs, also see renewed interest. On the bond side, investor appetite for bonds remains subdued. Olumide Lapite, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Africa Side Hustle: Managing economic uncertainty through upskilling & side hustles
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- 8:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Side Hustles are no longer just a trend — they've become a lifeline for many Africans navigating economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and limited job security. As the landscape of work continues to shift, more people are diversifying their income streams, using their talent and creativity to build sustainable side businesses. In this conversation, we turn to Milpark Education to explore how learning is evolving to empower this new generation of agile entrepreneurs and multi-skilled professionals. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Marilize Putter, Head of Academics at Milpark Education.
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- Gauteng: Africa's Mining Innovation Capital
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- 1:11:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Discover how Gauteng is shaping the future of mining — from advanced manufacturing and automation to green metals and sustainable industrialization. Join investors, OEMs, buyers, and technology leaders as the GGDA unlocks high-impact opportunities across mining equipment, technology, beneficiation, and African mining value chains.
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- Will naira continue to grow stronger?
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- 5:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The naira continues to appreciate modestly trading around the 1,350 range to the dollar at the official window as the CBN reopens FX market access to Bureau De Change operators. Meanwhile, Traders at UBA expect the T-bills market to maintain its bullish tone near-term as selective buy-interest continues on the bond side. Chuka Nwachukwu, Chief Dealer and Head of Trading at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Focus On: Insights into Financial Institutions’ Strategies for the Mining Sector
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- 13:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this episode of Focus On, CNBC Africa speaks to Absa Group at the Mining Indaba to get their insights to market trends in the mining sector as gold prices increased sharply in early 2026. We find out whether this momentum will continue or will the financial sector take on a different strategy.
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- CBN approves weekly dollar sales to boost FX liquidity
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- 5:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved weekly sales of up to 150 thousand dollars to each licensed Bureau de Change operator in a bid to improve liquidity in the currency market. Meanwhile traders at Access Bank expect the positive buy-side sentiment seen at the T-bills market to persist, supported by improved system liquidity following OMO maturities. While on the bond side, cherry-picking is seen across the curve particularly the mid-dated segment. Odosa Osadolor, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Focus On Africa Social Impact Summit High-Level Policy Engagement
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- 14:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- CNBC Africa brings you highlights of the High-Level Policy Engagement ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit, co-hosted by the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Sterling One Foundation in partnership with the United Nations in Nigeria and other partners.
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- Africa Business Weekly: What Agoa extension means for SA businesses
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- 28:07
- Date posted
- 6 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: Empowering Women: A new Strategic Imperative for Banks
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- 13:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit 2026 is set to bring together some of the continent's most influential women shaping the future of business, finance, and leadership. One of the key partners behind this year's summit is Absa Group—an organization that has made gender inclusion and women's economic empowerment central to its strategy. This episode unpacks Absa's role in the summit and its commitment to advancing women's leadership across Africa.
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- Focus On: East African Financial Market
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- 13:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this episode of Focus On, we place the financial landscape of East Africa in the spotlight. We explore Absa's strategic objectives for growth in this area and examine the trends that are influencing the future of the East African financial market.
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- Assar: NGX Oil & Gas Index to see sustained recovery
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- 8:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Analysts at Assar Investments believe the oil and gas index of the Nigeria equities market will witness sustained recovery this year after its poor performance in 2025, noting that first quarter results will begin to show the positive momentum. Muktar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments, joins CNBC Africa for a market's discussion.
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- Focus On: Transnet Pipelines’ 60th Anniversary Business Breakfast
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- 12:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Transnet Pipelines celebrated their 60th anniversary of supplying a high-pressure network transporting petroleum and gas across South Africa. In this Focus On special, we speak to Michelle Phillips, Chief Executive for Transnet Group and Sibongiseni Khathi, Chief Executive for Transnet Pipelines about the strategy going forward as the opportunities in LNG and gas are attracting growing interest.
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- Africa Side Hustle: Scaling African Side Hustles into Sustainable Businesses
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- 7:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As we kick off 2026, Africa Side Hustle is focusing on how Africans are adapting to changing economic realities — finding new ways to earn, create value, and build sustainable income streams alongside or beyond traditional employment. Many are becoming viable businesses, creating jobs, entering formal markets, and reshaping how entrepreneurship looks in Africa today. In this episode, we’re exploring what it really takes to move from a small idea to a scalable business — including the realities of growth, access to markets, and long‑term sustainability. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Charity Malatji, Founder of Malachi Organics for more.
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- UBA: Strong T-Bills demand to drive activity
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- 5:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Traders at UBA say they expect a pickup in activity in the near term, supported by the expected strong demand at the next Treasury Bills auction. Meanwhile, at Wednesday's auction, the DMO allotted 952 billion naira despite subscription reaching 4.59 trillion naira. Fahad Aliu, Team Member, bond trading at UBA, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- Talking Books: Oscar Chalupsky talks about his book "No Retreat, No Surrender"
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- 14:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Six years after having been given six months to live, South African surfski champion Oscar Chalupsky is still facing off cancer. He talks to us about his life as a sportsman and businessman and his book "No Retreat, No Surrender" - an inspirational account of perseverance, determination, the power of will and positive attitude in the face of adversity.
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- Are reforms driving Nigeria towards $1TRN economy?
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- 21:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Nigerian government says it is on a steady move towards attaining a 1 trillion-dollar economy by 2030, citing ongoing reforms aimed at attracting the needed domestic and foreign direct investment, while also bolstering key sectors including the banking, insurance sectors and capital market. How's Nigeria's investment playbook shaping this year as the race to 2030 continues? Egie Akpata, Chairman of Skymark Partners, Victor Aluyi, Co-Managing Partner at Aztran Global Investments, and Luke Ofojebe, Chief Investment Officer at Zedcrest Group join CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- Talking Books: From Predator to Prey: Leadership Lessons from the African Wild and Beyond
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- 15:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The topic is leadership lessons from the African bush from the vice chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi. He talks about his latest book: From Predator to Prey: Leadership Lessons from the African Wild and Beyond.
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- Upcoming PMA: Will bears dominate the week?
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- 6:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Investors are taking position ahead of Wednesday’s 1.15 trillion naira T-bills auction. Analysts anticipate bearish sentiments in the T-bills and bond market following expectations of elevated stop rates. Dipo Ajayi, Head of Fixed Income and FX, Chapel Hill Denham Securities joins CNBC Africa for more on the highlights of market movement so far and what to expect.
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- EdTech Monday: Digital Skills for Africa: Preparing Young People for the Future of Work
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- 46:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In the first edition of EdTech Mondays for 2026, focus is placed on digital skills for Africa. The question and challenge is whether or not Africa’s youth are being digitally equipped with the rights skill to prepare them for the future of work.
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- Africa Business Weekly: AI acceleration reshapes Africa’s economic landscape
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- 27:28
- Date posted
- 6 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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- ARM: H1’26 presents measured mix of upside potential, near-term risk
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- 8:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A report by ARM shows that the Nigerian equities market presents a measured mix of upside potential and near-term risk in the first half of 2026 with an estimated 45 per cent total return to year-end 2026. The report notes that sentiment could receive an additional boost from potential Nigerian Exchange listings. Calista Chileke, Investment Research Analyst at ARM Securities, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.
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- Marketing Media Money: Online Gambling
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- 27:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Online gambling and online gambling advertising have seen exponential growth over the last few years. This week, we discuss online gambling's governance and regulation, impact on social issues and its contribution on the country's GDP among other issues.
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- Future Minerals Forum 2026: Highlights Special
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- 27:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Future Minerals Forum centered around green mining and critical minerals whilst prioritizing environmental, social and governance principles to reach net-zero emissions. This Highlights Special will bring key discussions from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the future of mining, and how investors are looking towards synergy to increase economic activities.
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- Naira hits strongest performance in 2 years
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The naira marked its strongest performance in two years, breaking the 1400 Naira psychological barrier after steady appreciation for over a weak on the back of a weaker US dollar. Meanwhile, traders at Access Bank expect improved T-bills market activity to continue as investors seek to take profit on their auction allotments. On the bond side, improved interest is seen in the mid- to long-end maturities, with bids largely skewed toward the Feb 2031 and Feb 2034 bonds. Ibukun Omojufehinsi, Team Lead, Currency Trading at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Analysis: SARB keeps rates on hold at 6.75%
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- 28:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The South African Reserve Bank kept rates on hold, placing the repo rate at 6.75 per cent. The SARB's decison, which was announced earlier today in Pretoria, remains cautious per centdespite the current rand rally and a benign inflation outlook. CNBC Africa spoke to Michał Jóźwiak, Market Analyst, Ebury, Tertia Jacobs, Treasury Economist and Fixed Income Specialist, Investec and Carmen Nel, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Terebinth Capital.
