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<p>The Inner-City Regeneration Business Investment Webinar, hosted by the city of eThekwini alongside political leadership from the City of New York, showcases key discussions between the two regions about unlocking the door for Inner City Investment in Durban. CNBC Africa speaks to a panel of experts from property development, oceans economy, agriculture and tourism sectors, on the diverse investment opportunities the city of Durban has to offer and other programmes centred around the city’s growth and development.</p>


Inner-City Regeneration Business Investment Webinar

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<p>Navigating challenges and opportunities in Africa&#8217;s evolving digital landscape. This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda delves into leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development and social inclusion.</p>


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Exploring Rwanda’s Digital Transformation


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<p>The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has seen a decline in foreign participation over the past five years as economic growth slowed and South Africa’s relations with western countries soured over perceived support for Russia and China.</p>



<p>The exchange’s Capital Markets Director Valdene Reddy told CNBC Africa in an interview that there is anecdotal evidence that foreign holdings of individual companies and the market in general has dropped in the past few years.</p>



<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve seen it come down where you talk to the local companies, and they say their shareholder register of foreign ownership has decreased,&#8221; Reddy said. &#8220;It is different in terms of different names and counters, but it has, in general, decreased across the board.&#8221;</p>



<p>The JSE, Africa’s largest stock market, has seen its weighting dropping around 3 percent in emerging market indices as South Africa almost tipped into a recession in 2023 amid power shortages and a logistics crisis that curtailed export growth. So far this year, foreign investors have sold a net R36 billion of South African equities, 25 percent up compared with a year ago.</p>



<p>Growth is forecast to almost double to more than one percent this year as power supply improves and after the country’s general elections next month. Reddy said that should attract more investment in a market she says is undervalued. &#8220;In general, South Africa trades between a 20 to even 40 percent discount in intrinsic and your net asset value of the company in some of our mainline counters. So it actually holds quite a lot of value in terms of the discount not only to emerging market peers, but also to developed world majors,&#8221; she said.</p>



<p>She noted that foreign investor activity in the JSE has been concentrated in the top 40 to top 60 counters, rather than specific sectors with interest in exporters and dual-listed defensive stocks.</p>



<p>South African bonds have also attracted interest from global investors from a yield perspective, she said. JSE data shows foreign investors have bought a R29 billion rand of South African bonds so far this year versus net sales of R17 billion at the same time a year ago.</p>


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Foreigners Sell South African equities amid a political fallout, lower growth

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<p>Explore South Sudan&#8217;s rich oil resources as it aims to become Africa&#8217;s leading oil export hub. Witness the unveiling of Nile Petroleum Corporation&#8217;s latest building, marking a significant milestone in the nation&#8217;s development.</p>


South Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub

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<p>The Nigerian bond market witnessed a shift in sentiments following the release of the second quarter bond calendar as investors queried initial interest in the 2027, 2034, and 2053 bonds. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa to gauge what investors have their eyes on.</p>


Investors take position on Q2’24 bond calendar

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<p>AMA Medical Manufacturing has commissioned the construction of its OSD plant in Kaduna State, marking the second phase of the expansion of its facility. CNBC Africa brings you highlights of the ground-breaking ceremony in this special broadcast.</p>


Focus On: AMA Medical begins phase 2 construction of manufacturing OSD plant

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<p>Unlock the future of global health and gender equality with Lizz Ntonjira on Focus On: WomenLift Health Conference, as she unveils the agenda for this year&#8217;s event, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from the 6th to the 8th of April.</p>


WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Here’s what’s on the agenda

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<p>The Debt Management Office plans to raise 1.35 trillion naira from the bond market in the second quarter of this year from the newly issued 2029 bond, the 2031 and the February 2034 bonds. Meanwhile, traders at Access Bank say they expect the bullish momentum in the treasury bills market to continue today on sustained liquidity. Bosun Obembe, Team Lead at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Nigeria’s DMO eyes ₦1.35trn borrowing in Q2’24

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<p>Exploring Rwanda&#8217;s and Zimbabwe&#8217;s trade and investment landscape, opportunities and challenges in this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda with a focus on identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends and market dynamics in the two nations.</p>


Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum to boost trade ties

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<p>Investing in SMEs means investing for impact. The challenges that SMEs need to overcome to fully transform digitally are easier with the help of big firms. This Corporate Access explores the role private sector plays to get small businesses to technological support they need to grow.</p>


Corporate Access: Driving Change for Financial & Social Impact

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<p>Most countries in Africa rely on food imports to feed their population in a continent that has 65 per cent of the world&#8217;s remaining uncultivated arable land. What will it take for Africa to have more resilient food systems?</p>


What matters most for Africa’s food system transformation?

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for a post-MPC panel analysis is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec, Koketso Mano, Senior Economist for FNB and Reza Ismail, Head of Bonds at Prescient Investments.</p>


Post-MPC Analysis: Kganyago keeps rates on hold

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<p>The Nigerian equities market is seeing positive sentiments from investors as attention turns to stocks of Access Holdings, Zenith Bank and GTCo. Meanwhile, Access Holdings recorded a 306.9 per cent jump in its post-tax profit to 619.3 billion naira. Muktar Mohammed, an Analyst at Assar Investments, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Investors eye Tier-1 banks

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<p>Traders at UBA say given the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, an overall bearish sentiment in the fixed income space is expected for the rest of the week. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet  Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Bearish bias to linger this week

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<p>The South African Reserve Bank&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee sat for its second meeting of the year and voted unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 8.25 per cent. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago explains the rationale behind the committee&#8217;s decision.</p>


SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 8.25% (full speech)

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<p>As we continue with Standard Bank&#8217;s #WeBelieveInHere series, Episode 6 tells the story of the Lesotho Highlands Project &#8211; an expansive water infrastructure initiative nestled in the heart of Lesotho. This R43 billion Lesotho Highlands Water Project serves a dual purpose: facilitating hydroelectric power generation and enabling the transfer of water to support industrial and urban areas in South Africa. Beyond addressing water supply challenges, this ambitious project contributes to the #energy needs of both Lesotho and South Africa.</p>
<p>Standard Bank takes pride in its involvement in this impactful project, one dedicated to fostering the development of high-quality, reliable, #sustainable, and resilient #infrastructure. Our commitment to such initiatives not only enhances sustainability but also actively supports economic development and the well-being of communities in Africa.</p>


#WeBelieveInHere – Episode 6

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<p>Traders at Access bank expect minimal bond repricing across the bond curve due to the CBN&#8217;s 200 basis point Monetary Policy Rate hike. Meanwhile, Investors have their attention fixed on today’s 161.3 billion naira T-bills auction. Anuoluwapo Obipehin, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


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Inner-City Regeneration Business Investment Webinar

Exploring Rwanda’s Digital Transformation

Foreigners Sell South African equities amid a political fallout, lower growth

South Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub

Investors take position on Q2’24 bond calendar

Focus On: AMA Medical begins phase 2 construction of manufacturing OSD plant

WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Here’s what’s on the agenda

Nigeria’s DMO eyes ₦1.35trn borrowing in Q2’24

Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum to boost trade ties

Corporate Access: Driving Change for Financial & Social Impact

What matters most for Africa’s food system transformation?

Post-MPC Analysis: Kganyago keeps rates on hold

Investors eye Tier-1 banks

UBA: Bearish bias to linger this week

SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 8.25% (full speech)

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Inner-City Regeneration Business Investment Webinar

Exploring Rwanda’s Digital Transformation

Foreigners Sell South African equities amid a political fallout, lower growth

South Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub

Investors take position on Q2’24 bond calendar

Focus On: AMA Medical begins phase 2 construction of manufacturing OSD plant

WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Here’s what’s on the agenda

Nigeria’s DMO eyes ₦1.35trn borrowing in Q2’24

Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum to boost trade ties

Corporate Access: Driving Change for Financial & Social Impact

What matters most for Africa’s food system transformation?

Post-MPC Analysis: Kganyago keeps rates on hold

Investors eye Tier-1 banks

UBA: Bearish bias to linger this week

SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 8.25% (full speech)

#WeBelieveInHere – Episode 6

DMO to conduct ₦161.3bn T-bills auction

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