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<p>The inaugural Africa Trade Conference was held in Cape Town under the theme “Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth&#8221;. This episode of Focus On highlights the pivotal voices in trade, finance, and policy who seek to address the future of commerce across the continent.</p>


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Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

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<p>Rwanda’s mining sector has transformed from artisanal roots to a modern powerhouse, among Africa&#8217;s leading producers in tungsten, tantalum, and tin production. Discover how strategic investments, innovation, and traceability are shaping Rwanda’s future as a Africa mineral leader.</p>


Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

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<p>CNBC Africa In Conversation. Chairperson of the Royal African Society, Arunma Oteh was named FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Changemaker of the Decade at a glittering event on the 5th of March. Just before the awards event, she spoke to FORBES AFRICA Managing Editor Renuka Methil, about her recently published book &#8220;All Hands On Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets&#8221;.</p>


In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for more is Carmen Nel, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Terebinth Capital, Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Johann Els, Chief Economist, Old Mutual.</p>


Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

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<p>The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee kept its main lending rate unchanged at 7.5 per cent after three consecutive quarter-point cuts. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the reasoning and outlines the country’s economic outlook for the rest of the year.</p>


Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

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<p>Following the recent national budget announcement by South Africa Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, the Gauteng Provincial government is ready to table its financial needs and budget allocation for 2025. How will MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile balance the budget needs as the province grapples road and infrastructural challenges in the lead up to be G20 ready?</p>


MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

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<p>Investors brace up for today’s T-bills auction where a total of 800 billion naira will be on offer. On the bond side, the DMO released the bond circular for March which shows that the government is set to borrow 300 billion naira across the 5-year and 9-year reopening papers. Kinskin Ukeje, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

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<p>Highlights from the glittering 10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards, which drew winners and attendees from across Africa and the diaspora to Pretoria, South Africa. We bring you some of the best moments from the red carpet and 16 categories &#8211; from a 12-year-old Young Achiever to the Lifetime Achievement and Changemaker of the Decade Awards.</p>


10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

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<p>Africa&#8217;s largest mobile phone company MTN Group reports 2024 earnings this week amid improving macroeconomic environments in its key markets. While earnings at the headline level are expected to decline, an adjustment of tariffs in its key Nigeria market, and recovering economic activity in South Africa, Ghana and Uganda among others, promises a strong underlying performance, according to President &#038; CEO Ralph Mupita.</p>


MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

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<p>Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better. In this episode we speak to Louise Arbour.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

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<p>The global economic landscape is set for significant shifts in 2025, fuelled by changing market dynamics, and structural transformations across industries. In this episode of Focus On, we explore the trends driving spending momentum worldwide and examine how industries can capitalize on emerging opportunities.</p>


Focus On: Visa’s 2025 Global Economic Outlook

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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: Africa financial industry shaky, focus on resilience, says ex-CBK Governor

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<p>From the Host Country Agreement by Nigeria for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings to an exclusive walkthrough of the African Medical Centre of Excellence construction site ahead of its June 2025 launch, catch the special highlights on the conversations, update and developments only on CNBC Africa.</p>


Focus On Afreximbank: African Medical Centre of Excellence unveils construction milestones

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect bearish sentiments to persist following the Debt Management Office announcement of a new issuance of 800 billion naira scheduled for next week Wednesday. On the bond side, the announcement triggered huge selloffs across bond papers with trades on the February 2031consummated at a high of 19.5 per cent. Oladimeji Obasa, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Investors position ahead of next week’s  T-Bills auction

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<p>In this exclusive Invest Rwanda Special, Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, shares insights into the nation’s ambitious growth strategy for 2025-2030, with a focus on the NTSE2 (National Transformation Strategy 2). He outlines Rwanda’s roadmap for sustainable development, investment opportunities, and the path to a prosperous future.</p>


Invest Rwanda Special: Vision 2030 – One-on-one with RDB CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s first budget under the government of national unity comes against a backdrop of sanctions and tariffs imposed by the United States, the country&#8217;s No.2 trading partner. How will Finance Minister Enock Godongwana plug the gaps in funding after the partial withdrawal of aid, and where will the growth come from as President Donald Trump taxes the world for America&#8217;s growth? Be sure to watch CNBC Africa where these and other questions will be debated by industry leaders.</p>


South Africa’s 2025 Budget Insights

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<p>CNBC Africa is joined by Mzimasi Mabece, Head of Fixed Income, Melville Douglas, Khulekani Mathe, CEO, Business Unity South Africa and Tsanga Mukumba, Tax Associate, Baker McKenzie for this discussion.</p>


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Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

Focus On: Visa’s 2025 Global Economic Outlook

Africa Business Weekly: Africa financial industry shaky, focus on resilience, says ex-CBK Governor

Focus On Afreximbank: African Medical Centre of Excellence unveils construction milestones

Access: Investors position ahead of next week’s T-Bills auction

Invest Rwanda Special: Vision 2030 – One-on-one with RDB CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika

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Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

Focus On: Visa’s 2025 Global Economic Outlook

Africa Business Weekly: Africa financial industry shaky, focus on resilience, says ex-CBK Governor

Focus On Afreximbank: African Medical Centre of Excellence unveils construction milestones

Access: Investors position ahead of next week’s T-Bills auction

Invest Rwanda Special: Vision 2030 – One-on-one with RDB CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika

South Africa’s 2025 Budget Insights

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