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<p>Analysts at Parthian Securities say investors are digesting the CBN’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Hence, they expect the market to close the week with a mixed to positive sentiment. Mercy Okon, Research Specialist at Parthian Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


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Equities investors digest impact of MPC decision

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<p>Total subscription on the latest treasury bills auction saw total subscription hit 2.41 trillion naira. Following the Central Bank of Nigeria&#8217;s decision to hold interest rates, average yield in the Treasury bills market declined by 129 basis points to 20.2 per cent as limited interest persisted on the long end above 18 per cent. Traders at Access bank expect investors to position strategically ahead of the upcoming bond auction. Emmanuel Orji, treasury team member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market update.</p>


Investors sustain interest in T-bills

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<p>Analysts believe the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria is concise in policy direction after retaining key policy parameters, signalling a continued focus on price stability and economic sustainability. Speaking on CNBC Africa&#8217;s Nigeria MPC, the analysts expect a gradual rate cut from the next meeting in May.</p>


Analysts: Nigeria rate hold reflects orthodox approach to growth

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<p>The Central Bank of Nigeria&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee has left the Monetary Policy Rate unchanged at 27.5 per cent alongside other key parameters. The Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso expressed satisfaction around the positive impact of recent reforms on the  macroeconomic environment and expressed optimism around expected increases in the flow of foreign direct and porfolio investments owing to stronger investors&#8217; confidence.</p>


Nigeria MPC leaves MPR at 27.5%, other key parameters unchanged

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<p>The Central Bank of Nigeria is likely to leave monetary policy rate at 27.5 per cent and at most cut rates by 25 basis points following the release of the rebased consumer price index data. That’s the view of Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives, Kubi Momoh, Chairman of CitiTrust Asset Management and Gregory Kronsten, Consultant on African Economics during CNBC Africa’s Special MPC Broadcast. They note the country is headed into an environment of improving macroeconomic stability on the back of recent reforms.</p>


Analysts: Nigeria MPC to remain cautious following CPI rebasing

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<p>Under the theme To The Power Of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter, the 10th edition of the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit is around the corner. We reveal some of the exciting talks, panel discussions, speakers and experiences expected on the day.</p>


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African Mining Indaba 2025: Highlights Special

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<p>Dangote Cement plans invest $400 million to upscale a second production line at its Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia as it aims to double the facility’s annual production capacity to 5 million tons. Abigail Alabi, a sub-Saharan Africa Industrial Goods analyst at Vetiva, joins CNBC Africa for an equities market update.</p>


Investors mixed on Nigeria equities

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<p>Agriculture Minister and DA leader John Steenhuisen weighs in on the postponement of the 2025 National Budget speech amid disagreements over the proposed 2 per cent VAT increase.</p>


Budget speech postponement a responsible decision – Steenhuisen


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<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called an emergency cabinet meeting after the Democratic Alliance threatened not to support today’s budget statement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana over a proposal to hike the value added tax.</p>



<p>Three sources told CNBC Africa that Godongwana proposed raising the rate from the current 15 percent to plug a hole created by the withdrawal of funding from the United States over South Africa’s land reforms and perceived support for Russia and China.</p>



<p>The rand declined more than 10 cents to as low as R18.46 against the dollar after trading mostly little changed in morning trade.</p>


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S. Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls Urgent Cabinet Meeting over budget

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<p>Investors shift focus to today’s 700-billion-naira Primary Market Auction. Traders at Access bank say the market is recording a bull-run following a sharp drop in January&#8217;s inflation data. Tobechukwu Ikpe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


DMO conducts ₦700bn T-bills auction

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<p>As South Africa awaits Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana&#8217;s 2025 Budget Speech today, businesses are bracing for signals on economic growth, investment, and policy support. With the speech expected to set the tone for the country&#8217;s economic direction, small and medium businesses are hoping for a boost in confidence and investor appetite. CNBC Africa’s Nomonde Xulu spoke to Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist, Momentum and Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist at Citadel for more.</p>


Budget 2025: Economists expectations ahead of Godongwana’s National Budget Speech

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State of Africa: The private sector’s role in addressing forced displacement crisis in Africa

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<p>This week&#8217;s episode of Africa Business Weekly spotlights monetary policy decisions in East Africa, IMFs $46 million credit facility to Liberia and impact of Botswana&#8217;s 2025 budget on the country&#8217;s economy.</p>


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<p>Four U.S. congressmen have asked President Donald Trump to revoke South Africa’s access to the U.S. market through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as well as consider breaking diplomatic relations, accusing it of undermining American interests globally.</p>



<p>In a letter dated February 11, 2025 Republican congressmen Andrew Ogles, Tom Tiffany, Joe Wilson and Don Bacon said South Africa had a vendetta against Israel, was allegedly committing human rights violations and was friendly with China’s Community Party.</p>



<p>“…we urge you to revoke South Africa’s preference benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act,’’ the letter signed by the four congressmen says. “We would also suggest that you consider suspending diplomatic ties unless that government is prepared to engage constructively with our own.”</p>



<p>President Trump, backed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has falsely accused the South African government of mistreating Afrikaners and white farmers as it tries to reform land ownership in a country where they own more than three quarters of the land although they make up less than 10 percent of the population. No farm has been forcibly taken in South Africa since democracy began in 1994.</p>



<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who heads a 10-member government of national unity, has said he will send ministers to address the U.S. concerns but has insisted that South Africa &#8220;will not be bullied.&#8221; The U.S. has been unhappy that South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide over a military offensive in Gaza where tens of thousands have been killed. Israel has denied the charge, saying it defended itself after Hamas attacked it on Oct. 7, 2023.</p>



<p>“South Africa is simply not deserving of duty free access to the American market,” the letter says, citing South African moves to force the relocation of Taiwan’s liaison office from the capital Pretoria. “Pretoria’s continued insistence on undermining America’s security and foreign policy interests are similarly disqualifying under the eligibility requirements.”</p>



<p>South Africa is a member of the BRICS nations, which groups China, Russia, India and Brazil and has as one its goals, the replacement of the U.S. dollar in commercial transactions.</p>


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Equities investors digest impact of MPC decision

Investors sustain interest in T-bills

Analysts: Nigeria rate hold reflects orthodox approach to growth

Nigeria MPC leaves MPR at 27.5%, other key parameters unchanged

Analysts: Nigeria MPC to remain cautious following CPI rebasing

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit: What to expect

African Mining Indaba 2025: Highlights Special

Investors mixed on Nigeria equities

Budget speech postponement a responsible decision – Steenhuisen

S. Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls Urgent Cabinet Meeting over budget

DMO conducts ₦700bn T-bills auction

Budget 2025: Economists expectations ahead of Godongwana’s National Budget Speech

State of Africa: The private sector’s role in addressing forced displacement crisis in Africa

Africa Side Hustle: The AI-powered side-hustle: Redefining success in the gig economy

African Mining Indaba: Key Themes & Takeaways from the 2025 Mining Indaba

What reforms will aid Africa’s financial architecture restructuring?

U.S. Congressmen Demand President Trump revoke South Africa’s AGOA membership, break ties

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Equities investors digest impact of MPC decision

Investors sustain interest in T-bills

Analysts: Nigeria rate hold reflects orthodox approach to growth

Nigeria MPC leaves MPR at 27.5%, other key parameters unchanged

Analysts: Nigeria MPC to remain cautious following CPI rebasing

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit: What to expect

African Mining Indaba 2025: Highlights Special

Investors mixed on Nigeria equities

Budget speech postponement a responsible decision – Steenhuisen

S. Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls Urgent Cabinet Meeting over budget

DMO conducts ₦700bn T-bills auction

Budget 2025: Economists expectations ahead of Godongwana’s National Budget Speech

State of Africa: The private sector’s role in addressing forced displacement crisis in Africa

Africa Side Hustle: The AI-powered side-hustle: Redefining success in the gig economy

African Mining Indaba: Key Themes & Takeaways from the 2025 Mining Indaba

What reforms will aid Africa’s financial architecture restructuring?

U.S. Congressmen Demand President Trump revoke South Africa’s AGOA membership, break ties

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