CNBC Africa
Analysis: SARB keeps rates on hold at 6.75%
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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.
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- UBA: Strong demand expected at next T-Bills auction
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Traders at UBA expect pickup in T-Bills market activities to persist near term, supported by the expected strong demand at the next auction. On the bond side, the market is also expected to trade active as unmet bids from Monday’s auction filter into the secondary market. Fahad Aliu, Team Member at the United Bank for Africa joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 6.75% (full speech)
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- 30:27
- Date posted
- 6 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 outlook for 2026.
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- Cordros: Nigerian equities expected to trade in risk-on environment in Q1’26
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- 6:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Analysts at Cordros say Nigerian equities are likely to trade in a broadly risk-on environment in the first quarter of this , with performance increasingly driven by fundamental validation, including earnings delivery, balance-sheet resilience, and cashflow visibility. Ope Oluwa, Senior Associate, Research and strategy at Cordros securities, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook and key catalysts for the market.
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- Access: Strong subscription at bond auction sustains positive run
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect the positive momentum at the bond market to persist supported by the strong subscription at Monday’s auction. On the T-bills side, ample liquidity is keeping the market bullish. Kolawole Komolafe, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Investors shift focus to Nigeria equities earnings
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- 6:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Attention of investors has shifted to corporate earnings releases and portfolio rebalancing activities. Analysts at Norrenberger Group expect market sentiment to remain cautiously bullish, barring any major macroeconomic shocks. Abigael Adesina, Research and Insight Analyst at Norrenberger Group, joins CNBC Africa for a market update.
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- Africa Business Weekly: Absa CEO champions digital innovation as a catalyst for transformation
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- 27:07
- 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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- WEF Davos 2026: Global Economic Outlook
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- 42:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The global economy is expected to grow by ~3.1% in 2026, but trade tensions, technology deployment, public debt and the risk of asset bubbles leave policy-makers and markets on high alert. What policies will anchor confidence while unlocking longer-term productivity gains?
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- Focus On: Inside Africa’s Growing Digital Infrastructure
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- 10:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The race to scale AI and recognise its full economic impact is reliant on the expansion of digital infrastructure. Achieving the maximum potential of the necessary digital infrastructure to reduce the digital divide requires effective collaboration between the public and private sectors. This Focus On will spotlight Telkom's strategy post WEF with Group Chief Executive Officer, Serame Taukobong.
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- WEF Davos 2026: At the Cusp of Healthcare for All
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- 43:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- For decades, progress in global health systems has been measured in lives saved and innovations introduced. Despite this, not enough clinicians or resources are reaching those who need them the most. As technology, such as AI, allows frontline workers to diagnose and cure diseases faster, the potential for governments to build resilient domestic solutions for their populations is in view.
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- WEF Davos 2026: South Africa’s G20 Presidency - From Declaration to Implementation
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- 33:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- South Africa convened global leaders to tackle issues of solidarity, equality and sustainability in 2025. Building on a successful G20 Presidency and advancing the implementation of the outcomes, join the country’s cabinet ministers together with the World Economic Forum for the announcement of a global gathering in South Africa in 2027.
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- WEF Davos 2026: Unstoppable March of Renewables
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- 42:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Global investment in clean energy reached over $2 trillion in 2025, with countries looking to leverage better batteries and find the right mix from solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower. With emissions reaching record highs and energy security remaining uncertain, where do renewables stand today and what will power the next wave of growth?
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- UBA: Unmet T-Bills demand to flow into secondary market
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Traders at UBA say they expect a more active treasury bills market as unmet demands from the 1.15 trillion-naira NTB auction filter into the secondary market. At the auction, the DMO allotted only 1.06 trillion naira despite the 3.44 trillion-naira oversubscription. Chuka Nwachukwu, Chief Dealer and Head of trading at UBA, joins CNBC Africa for a market update.
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- WEF Davos 2026: How can Africa Prosper in the New Economy?
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- 41:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As the youngest continent with a rapidly urbanizing population, Africa is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure and deepening regional integration through initiatives such as the Lobito Corridor and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Its reserves of critical minerals are taking on new strategic significance, positioning the continent as an essential partner in global supply chains and industrial growth.
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- Focus On: Digital infrastructure as the backbone of reform, growth & regional integration
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- 9:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place in Davos, Switzerland, the scaling of AI and digital infrastructure emerges as a central topic of discussion. This Focus On highlights the role of digital infrastructure as the foundation for executing reforms, fostering growth, and promoting regional integration throughout Africa. CNBC Africa speaks to Group Chief Executive Officer, Serame Taukobong for more.
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- WEF Davos 2026: Africa's Job Engine
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- 28:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanization intensify the demand for jobs and inclusive services. Efforts are gaining traction to scale the continent’s social enterprises, a vital engine for employment and locally-driven growth. This briefing explores whether these initiatives can truly unlock Africa’s potential and convert its demographic momentum into long-term, sustainable prosperity.
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- Focus On: Critical Minerals: Powering the next economy
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- 12:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this episode of Focus On we turn the spotlight on the Future Minerals Forum 2026, its key focus areas, what the future holds for critical minerals and which sectors will attract more investors.
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- Nigerian equities to sustain positive momentum
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- 7:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Analysts at Assar Investments say they expect the positive momentum in the Nigeria equities market to continue this week on the back of early corporate earnings releases. However, intermittent profit-taking is expected as investors rebalance their portfolios. Muktar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- Future Minerals Forum 2026: Dealing With Uncertainty
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- 28:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The allocation of capital, the assessment of risk, and the level of confidence in the critical minerals markets influence the areas where global investors direct their investments, as well as the widening disparity between mineral resources and capital distribution. This panel discussion will center on addressing uncertainty, exploring methods and locations for investment in the absence of robust price indicators.
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- Marketing Media Money: 2025/2026 Marketing Insights & Trends
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- 26:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As we look forward to a new year filled with opportunity, we look back at the marketing and media industry highlights for the year that was, and our guests discuss industry expectations for 2026.
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- Africa Business Weekly: South Africa's Matric Dance: A corner turned or blip?
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- 27:36
- 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: Unveiling the Global Future of Critical Minerals
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- 7:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this episode of Focus On we put the spotlight on engineering projects that bolsters the mining sector and providing insights into mineral processing and the use of the latest technology.
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- Focus On: Inside the Future Minerals Forum 2026
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- 12:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The FMF Barometer Report launched at the Future Minerals Forum highlighted capital risk and investor confidence in the mining sector, shaping global critical mineral market. This Focus On puts the spotlight on the key outcomes of this report.
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- Future Minerals Forum 2026: The Role of Nuclear in the Renewable Energy Mix
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- 21:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- We are nearing the 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal with intension to limit global warming to 1.5°C, yet we are still far behind. As we look for more alternatives to close this gap, industry experts will gather to discuss nuclear and its role in the energy mix.
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- UBA: Investors await release of Q1’26 bond auction calendar
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- 6:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Investors are selectively cherry-picking across the bond curve amid subdued activity. Traders at UBA expect this sentiment to persist as investors look ahead to the release of the Q1 auction calendar. On the T-bills side, the market trades on a mixed note with a bearish tilt, despite ample system liquidity. Notable sell-offs are recorded at the mid- to long end of the curve. Chuka Nwachukwu, Chief Dealer and Head of trading at United Bank For Africa joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Access: investors' demand skew to long end of T-Bills curve
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The T-Bills secondary market is trading on a positive note, with demand skewed toward the long end of the curve. Traders at Access Bank expect sustained demand supported by improved system liquidity following OMO maturities. On the bond side, selective cherry-picking is seen across the curve, particularly in the mid-dated segment. Anthony Aigbokhan, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- SA Mid-Caps: Can the JSE's 2025 momentum filter down?
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- 12:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In 2025, the JSE shined bright, not like a diamond - rather, like gold. Driven mostly by the gold miners, the JSE All-Share Index rallied more than 38 per cent - outperforming the US markets. The local bourse has continued its momentum, as the gold price reached the latest peak of $4 600. The question is, what does the rest of the market look like? And Joining CNBC Africa to get a full view of the local market; is Market Analyst, The Finance Ghost.
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- Focus On i3 Access to Markets event
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- 13:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This episode of Focus On examines a breakthrough moment for Africa’s health innovation ecosystem, as i3’s Access to Markets event secures three transformative deals for healthtech startups. From cervical cancer prevention to pharmacy innovation and malaria elimination, the conversation explores how African health solutions are moving from innovation to large-scale commercial impact. Kenneth Igbomor is joined by Oladunni Lawal, Associate Director at Salient Advisory and a key leader behind the Investing in Innovation (i3) initiative.
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- Africa Business Weekly: S.Africa’s business activity declines amid weak demand
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- 27:45
- Date posted
- 6 months 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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- Future Minerals Forum Barometer Report 2025
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- 57:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In the lead-up to the Future Minerals Forum to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next week, this panel discussion deals with big questions about the future of critical minerals: a sector at the heart of global energy transition and economic growth. Also under discussion is the FMF Barometer Report 2025, which tracks deal-flow in the sector, shifts in risk perception and construction of new mineral value chains.
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- Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with President & CEO of Mastercard Foundation, Reeta Roy
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- 56:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In a special finale episode, Ann Cotton turns the mic on Reeta Roy — President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation. They reflect on her journey of leading with humility, listening deeply, and co-creating solutions that advance opportunity for millions across Africa and Indigenous communities in Canada.
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- Africa Business Weekly: Dialogue as Africa’s path to sustainable investment and growth
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- 27:02
- Date posted
- 7 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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- 11th Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit: Here’s What To Expect
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- 13:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The 11th Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit gathers the who's who of female leadership, business, creativity, innovators and chagemakers across the African continent. This Focus On delves deeper on the what to expect and how partnership can enhance the experience.
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- Focus On: Imo State Economic Summit 2025
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- 25:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Imo State accelerates its journey to becoming an industrialized economy hosting the first ever imo state economic summit in Owerri with a pitch to global investors; Partnership, Investment, and Innovation. This year’s outing spotlights projects such as the Orashi Special Energy Free zone and MoUs to develop sea and airport infrastructure in Imo state. Catch all the details of the 2-day engagement and more only on CNBC Africa.
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- The Whale Circle: Unchartered Waters: Inside the Plumbing of Digital Finance
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- 27:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Whale Circle: Unchartered Waters explores technology, finance, and digital infrastructure highlighting how emerging technologies are transforming markets, redefining ownership, and shaping Africa’s rise on the global innovation map.
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- Focus On: Exploring Africa’s Climate Change Landscape
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- 13:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Africa stands at the frontline of the climate crisis. From unpredictable weather patterns to devastating droughts and floods, the continent faces challenges that threaten food security, economic stability, and the livelihoods of millions. In today's episode we'll explore how climate change is impacting agriculture and disaster preparedness, and explore innovative solutions shaping a more resilient future.
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- Access: elevated liquidity supports T-bills bull run
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect the bullish sentiment at the T-bills market to persist, supported by elevated system liquidity. On the bond side, selective cherry-picking emerges across the curve, particularly along the belly of the curve. Odinaka Linus-Nwokonkwo, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Rwanda’s Value Addition to Tea
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- 14:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Inside Rwanda’s push to add value to its premium tea. We explore how local processors and manufacturers are reshaping production, boosting export earnings, and changing how Rwandan tea reaches global markets.
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- Focus On: Empowering women to shape Africa’s economic future
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- 13:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Africa's economic future holds immense promise, and women are at the heart of that story.Women make up a significant share of the continent's workforce and entrepreneurial base, yet unlocking their full potential remains one of the greatest opportunities for inclusive growth. In this discussion, we'll explore why empowering women matters, how they drive financial inclusion, and what barriers still stand in their way.
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- Highlights Special: 2025 G20 Health Ministerial Meeting Side Event
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- 13:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Brain health is fast becoming a top priority on the global agenda, yet it remains one of the most overlooked areas of healthcare. As mental, neurological and cognitive conditions rise worldwide, the challenge is building systems that protect, strengthen and invest in the mind. This highlights special explores how cognitive well-being shapes productivity, innovation and global prosperity.
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- Highlights Special: Exploring the changing landscape of cross-border payments in Africa
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- 13:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Enhancing cross-border payments delivers significant benefits for citizens and economies worldwide, driving economic growth, international trade, global development, and financial inclusion. This highlights special explores an innovative cross-border payments platform that offers coverage across 120 countries and 150 currencies, developed in collaboration with Mastercard and FNB.
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- Corporate Access: Driving Renewable Energy Growth in South Africa
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- 13:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a business imperative, leadership matters. As carbon taxes, global trade rules, and climate risks reshape business, South Africa's mid- to large-sized firms need partners who understand the transition. In this episode of Corporate Access, we explore how financing renewable energy, enabling green industrial growth, and turning risk into opportunity are driving competitiveness.
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- Focus On: Turning Diversity into Performance
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- 12:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- On this episode of Focus On, we put the spotlight on how creativity, innovation and diversity can shape Africa's future workforce.
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- Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with African stateswoman Graça Machel
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- 57:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- This week on Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy speaks with Graça Machel - humanitarian, liberation leader, and champion for women and children. She reflects on her fight for justice, equality, leadership and her enduring hope for Africa's future.
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- Focus On Tourism in Zimbabwe
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- 14:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Zimbabwe got recognized by Forbes as the world's top destination for 2025. In this Focus On we highlight what this ranking reveal about global tourism trends, and how destinations translate recognition into long-term impact.
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- Africa Business Weekly: ABSA CIB arranges South Africa’s first infrastructure bond
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- 27:30
- Date posted
- 7 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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- The CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Challenge 2025
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- 28:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- For almost two decades, the CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Challenge has masterfully combined top-tier corporate networking with world-class golfing. This latest event, hosted at the Johannesburg Country Club, provided players with an exceptional platform to showcase their talent while raising funds for the ABN Education Trust.
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- Reimagining Tourism: South Africa's Economic Future
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- 1:02:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Tourism is more than leisure; it's a powerful engine for economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, South Africa's tourism sector contributes about 8.8 per cent to GDP, underscoring its vital role in our economy. Recent data from the National Department of Tourism shows that hosting the G20 Summit generated over R1 billion for the province, a sign of renewed confidence in South Africa as a premier global destination. Panel of industry specialists explore bold strategies to unlock aviation as a growth driver, reinvent our tourism offer, and shape policies that make doing business easier.
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- Morocco: A Bridge to Africa
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- 27:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Morocco is a land of whispers and echoes. It is a meeting of worlds, a dance between what was and what will be. And every city pulses with ambition. We bring you a view on the business landscape in "Morocco: A Bridge to Africa".
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- Africa Side Hustle: Leveraging social media to boost your side hustle
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- 7:53
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As the holiday season approaches, many South Africans are looking for ways to boost their income and make the most of their free time. The festive period brings increased spending, travel, and social gatherings, creating a window of opportunity for entrepreneurs and side-hustlers to meet seasonal demand and turn skills into extra cash. To unpack practical ideas and smart strategies for making the most of this season, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Sarah Nicholson, Head of Customer Experience at JustMoney.
