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<p>Digital infrastructure is a cornerstone for the adoption and effective use of EdTech across Africa. However, the development of digital infrastructure faces hurdles like high costs of devices and the internet, uneven access to reliable power, and regional disparities in connectivity. Addressing these challenges with strategic investment and partnerships will be critical to unlocking EdTech’s transformative potential in Africa.</p>


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EdTech Monday: Underwriting Foundational Infrastructure through Creative use of EdTech Resources

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<p>Analysts at FSDH Asset Management say strong investor sentiment, ongoing dividend announcements, and robust first quarter 2025 earnings reports will sustain the positive momentum in the Nigerian equities market amid profit-taking in top stocks. Taofik Oyeniyi, Chief Investment Officer of FSDH Asset Management, joins CNBC Africa for a market update and outlook for the week.</p>


Strong investor sentiment to drive Nigerian equities

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<p>The contest for the Presidency of Africa&#8217;s largest development finance institution, the African Development Bank, is in the final stretch, featuring five candidates, including South Africa&#8217;s Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, who joins CNBC Africa to talk about a mission she says she is uniquely qualified to take on.</p>


Swazi Tshabalala outlines bold vision to lift Africa’s growth

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<p>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.</p>


Africa Business Weekly: Godongwana cancels VAT hike: What is next?

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<p>Analysts at Cardinal Stone say they expect investors at the Nigerian equities market to build on the profit-taking momentum as more companies release their first quarter earnings. Kayode Eseyin, Lead, Consumer Goods and Agriculture Sector Research at Cardinal Stone joins CNBC Africa to discuss outlook for the market this month and for the quarter.</p>


Cardinal Stone: Q1’25 earnings to drive sentiments in Nigeria equities

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<p>Today, we unpack the shifting finance landscape: Can Africa fund its own future? From DFIs to domestic capital markets, we explore how blended finance and local mobilization are reshaping investment across the continent.</p>


Focus On Djibouti Business Forum: Domestic Financing & DFIs

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<p>From inflation to fintech, and credit ratings to capital flows — what does stability look like in a time of global uncertainty?&#8221; Strong economies need strong financial ecosystems and Africa’s resilience is being tested and proven in real time.</p>


Focus On Djibouti Business Forum: Financial Markets & Economic Resilience

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say mid-dated bonds are recording pockets of demand, especially the 2033 paper with bids hovering around 20 per cent. On the T-bills side, the market is expected to continue to trade on a slightly bullish note given positive system liquidity. Ademola Osuntoki, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Positive liquidity to sustain T-bills bull run

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<p>In this episode, we zoom into digitization: the new currency of growth. How are governments, entrepreneurs, and investors building the systems to connect, scale, and compete in a digital-first world? Africa’s digital leap is more than a trend, it’s a necessity. But inclusion, infrastructure, and intent must align.</p>


Focus On Djibouti Business Forum: Digitization: The new currency of growth

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect bearish sentiments to dominate the fixed income market owing to expected decline in system liquidity following this week’s bond and OMO auction settlement. Kinskin Ukeje, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Bond, OMO auction settlement fuel liquidity decline

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<p>South Africa recorded a budget deficit of 13.1 billion rand in March, compared with a surplus of 3.4 billion rand in the same month last year, according to National Treasury data out earlier. The country is still operating without a budget for this fiscal year after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was twice forced to postpone its tabling in parliament. Godongwana and key officials outlined the process that will be followed regarding the 2025 Budget.</p>


Godongwana budget to be tabled May 21

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<p>In this episode, we zero in on the continent’s infrastructure revolution. From ports to power lines and the trade corridors linking them, we ask: What will it take to build the backbone of regional and global growth?&#8221;</p>


Focus On: Djibouti’s role in Africa’s logistics future

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<p>The 2025 Duke of Edinburgh Cup teed off in style at Steyn City, Johannesburg, drawing golfers and sports enthusiasts from around the globe. The Focus On Episode spotlights the strategic partners behind this event and their role in raising funds to empower young people in Africa.</p>


Focus On: Bringing global traders closer to community outreach

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<p>This week on Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy is joined by Ann Cotton, a pioneering advocate for girls&#8217; education. Ann’s work has impacted millions of young girls across Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling them to access education and break the cycle of poverty. Listen as she reflects on her journey, the powerful community of women she has helped build, and the legacy she continues to create working to advance education for young women and girls in marginalized communities.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Ann Cotton

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<p>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.</p>


Africa Business Weekly: Godongwana withdraws planned VAT hike after political pushback

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<p>The 7th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference is set to take place this month, centered around the theme: Leading The Way, becoming an energy hub with in-country value. This event will convene government officials, industry leaders, investors, and business representatives to foster growth within the sector. Industry experts will discuss the capital investments necessary to propel the energy sector forward amid a backdrop of global political and funding uncertainty.</p>


Namibia International Energy Conference 2025: Highlights Special

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<p>Bullish sentiment are dominating Nigeria’s equities market following buy interest in MTN Nigeria and WAPCO. Will the market extend this bull run? Olufunmilola Adebowale, Head of Research at Parthian Partners joins CNBC Africa for market movements as more first quarter earning trickle in.</p>


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EdTech Monday: Underwriting Foundational Infrastructure through Creative use of EdTech Resources

Strong investor sentiment to drive Nigerian equities

Swazi Tshabalala outlines bold vision to lift Africa’s growth

Africa Business Weekly: Godongwana cancels VAT hike: What is next?

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Access: Positive liquidity to sustain T-bills bull run

Focus On Djibouti Business Forum: Digitization: The new currency of growth

Access: Bond, OMO auction settlement fuel liquidity decline

Godongwana budget to be tabled May 21

Focus On: Djibouti’s role in Africa’s logistics future

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Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Ann Cotton

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Namibia International Energy Conference 2025: Highlights Special

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EdTech Monday: Underwriting Foundational Infrastructure through Creative use of EdTech Resources

Strong investor sentiment to drive Nigerian equities

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Cardinal Stone: Q1’25 earnings to drive sentiments in Nigeria equities

Focus On Djibouti Business Forum: Domestic Financing & DFIs

Focus On Djibouti Business Forum: Financial Markets & Economic Resilience

Access: Positive liquidity to sustain T-bills bull run

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Access: Bond, OMO auction settlement fuel liquidity decline

Godongwana budget to be tabled May 21

Focus On: Djibouti’s role in Africa’s logistics future

Focus On: Bringing global traders closer to community outreach

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Ann Cotton

Africa Business Weekly: Godongwana withdraws planned VAT hike after political pushback

Namibia International Energy Conference 2025: Highlights Special

Will Nigeria’s equities extend bull run?

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