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<p>It was a meeting of minds in Cote D&#8217;Ivoire as think tanks, policy makers and experts from Africa and around the world converged in Abidjan for the 10th African Think Tank Summit and the launch of the UBORA academy. The theme this year focused on evidence-based strategies for sustainable climate financing in Africa, you can watch the highlights of the summit only on CNBC Africa.</p>


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Focus On: ACBF hosts 10th African Think Tank Summit in Abidjan

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<p>At the conclusion of the fourth Limpopo Investment Conference held in Polokwane, in the northern-most province in South Africa, investors had pledged over R120 billion in investments. We find out from the new Premier how she plans to ensure that these will translate into real investment in the province.</p>


Focus On: 2024 Limpopo Investment Conference: Highlights Special

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<p>Nigeria’s headline inflation witnessed a 118 basis point spike to 33.88 per cent in the month of October. With food inflation rising by 139 basis points to 39.16 per cent year-on-year.  So how will the markets react to the October reading? Victory George, Investment Research Analyst at Meristem Securities joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How will markets react to Nigeria’s inflation spike?

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<p>The CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa returns for it&#8217;s 11th Edition. A panel of industry and government leaders gathers to unpack key issues Africa faces as the world undergoes political changes. This CEO&#8217;s views on African Businesses seek to address the African investment landscape, find new ways to attract and develop talent while addressing environmental impacts.</p>


The 11th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa: CEO’s Views on African Business

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<p>This episode explores Rwanda&#8217;s rise as a premier MICE destination in Africa. We examine infrastructure, policy, and partnerships that have established its status, spotlighting key contributors like the Kigali Convention Centre and international hotels, along with RDB’s sustainable growth vision for the future.</p>


Invest Rwanda: A Global Stage: From Vision to Reality

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<p>The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan gathers world leaders, industry experts and governments to discuss and tackle the impact of climate conditions on global economies. Global stakeholders also use this opportunity to engage on investments needed to fund infrastructure needed to accelerate just transitioning. This Focus On will bring key voices from the South Africa Pavilion.</p>


Focus On: COP29: Investment opportunities in South Africa

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<p>William Grant and Sons is introducing Glenfiddich Grand Château, an exquisite 31-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky into the Nigerian market. CNBC Africa in this special broadcast brings you the highlights of the Lagos and Abuja unveiling of the latest limited edition.</p>


Focus On Glenfiddich 31-year Grand Château launch

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<p>The decades most transformative movement, Artificial Intelligence, sits at the intersection of technology and corporate operations. AI is not just a tool for Global Business Services, or GBS, but it is reshaping how GBS sectors operate, from workforce dynamics and service delivery to the ethical standards governing them. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Prof. Johan Steyn, Human-Centered AI Advocate and Thought Leader, AI for Business.</p>


AI Africa: Global Business Services transformed by AI

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<p>Analysts at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees the volatility in the equities market to linger as investors analyse sectors impacted by FX fluctuations and inflation. Patrick Ejumedia, Head of Research at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees, joins CNBC Africa to for more market movements.</p>


Sterling Asset Management: Equities market volatility to persist

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<p>Fostering economic growth through digitalization can create opportunities for inclusion and financial stability when done right. Find out what Visa is doing in Sub-Saharan Africa to empower individuals, businesses and communities.</p>


Focus On: Digital transformation & economic prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa

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<p>Africa&#8217;s smartphone adoption is experiencing rapid growth, with smartphone shipment surpasses feature phones in 2024. This transition is driven by increasing demand for affordable smartphones, the expansion of 4G networks, and innovative financing models. This Fireside Chat will unpack ways to sustain this growth through multi-stakeholder collaborations.</p>


Fireside Chat: Multi-stakeholder collaborations drive smartphone adoption in Africa

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<p>Boosting Africa’s access to secure and sustainable energy remains essential to achieving robust growth on the continent. Despite more than 600 million people on the continent currently living without access to electricity, Investment in Africa&#8217;s energy transition remains very low. In this episode of Focus On we explore Africa&#8217;s need to embrace a mix of energy sources while prioritising economic growth and industrialisation.</p>


Heirs Energies CEO: Africa needs to look inwards to address its energy challenges

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say bond investors are trading on a cautious note given the tight system liquidity. For the T-bills side, the secondary market continues its bullish streak as offshore investors demand the on-the-run 1-year OMO paper. Bosun Obembe, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Tight liquidity fuels cautious trading

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<p>This session unpacks the broad spectrum of investment opportunities within Africa’s critical minerals and rare earth projects. It will focus on creating an enabling environment that attracts key producers and buyers, as well as navigating the competitive landscape and exploring collaborative approaches among governments, private sector players and international partners.</p>


Critical Minerals Conference 2024: Investment Forum

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<p>In this segment of Focus On, CNBC Africa caught up with HONOR at the AFRICACOM 2024 to find out what this global smart device company&#8217;s strategy and plans are for the Africa and Middle East region.</p>


Focus On: AFRICACOM 2024: HONOR – The future of the smartphone industry

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<p>In this Focus On segment we speak to key individuals at the Critical Minerals Conference 2024 about Africa&#8217;s manufacturing capabilities and the need to attract investments to Angola&#8217;s energy sector to advance it&#8217;s transition to cleaner energy.</p>


Focus On: Critical Minerals Conference 2024: The future of critical minerals

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<p>In this segment of Focus On we look at the potential outcome when two global entities partner up to empower over 40 million network users to boost digital payments and in doing so increase financial inclusion across seven countries in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa. Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President Market Development, Mastercard EEMEA and Aminata Kane, CEO Orange Money Group, Middle East and Africa joins CNBC Africa for more on this partnership.</p>


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Focus On: ACBF hosts 10th African Think Tank Summit in Abidjan

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The 11th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa: CEO’s Views on African Business

Invest Rwanda: A Global Stage: From Vision to Reality

Focus On: COP29: Investment opportunities in South Africa

Focus On Glenfiddich 31-year Grand Château launch

AI Africa: Global Business Services transformed by AI

Sterling Asset Management: Equities market volatility to persist

Focus On: Digital transformation & economic prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fireside Chat: Multi-stakeholder collaborations drive smartphone adoption in Africa

Heirs Energies CEO: Africa needs to look inwards to address its energy challenges

Access: Tight liquidity fuels cautious trading

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Focus On: ACBF hosts 10th African Think Tank Summit in Abidjan

Focus On: 2024 Limpopo Investment Conference: Highlights Special

How will markets react to Nigeria’s inflation spike?

The 11th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa: CEO’s Views on African Business

Invest Rwanda: A Global Stage: From Vision to Reality

Focus On: COP29: Investment opportunities in South Africa

Focus On Glenfiddich 31-year Grand Château launch

AI Africa: Global Business Services transformed by AI

Sterling Asset Management: Equities market volatility to persist

Focus On: Digital transformation & economic prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fireside Chat: Multi-stakeholder collaborations drive smartphone adoption in Africa

Heirs Energies CEO: Africa needs to look inwards to address its energy challenges

Access: Tight liquidity fuels cautious trading

Critical Minerals Conference 2024: Investment Forum

Focus On: AFRICACOM 2024: HONOR – The future of the smartphone industry

Focus On: Critical Minerals Conference 2024: The future of critical minerals

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