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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>


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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>


DMO to conduct ₦161.3bn T-bills auction

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<p>Analysts say a more aggressive stance by the Central Bank of Nigeria will not choke the economy due to the on-going reforms aimed at addressing key issues in the economy.</p>


Nigeria’s aggressive rate hike may not choke economy

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<p>Analysts say the target set by the Central Bank of Nigeria to achieve major stability by May is rather too aggressive, stressing that the effects of the monetary policy decisions will begin to take effect in the later part of the year.</p>


Analysts: CBN May target too aggressive

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<p>Artificial intelligence and machine learning are fast becoming the most in-demand sectors for growth and job creation. How is Africa leapfrogging over this digital disruption? And what can be done to accelerate the expansion of digital connectivity and innovation? Join CNBC Africa as a team of industry leaders gathers to break down Africa’s achievements in this space and what is practically needed to ensure no African is left behind.</p>


Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

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<p>Analysts say investors continue to take profit-taking on bellwether stocks following the recent run-up in share prices. Meanwhile, cautious trading remains the ruling market sentiment as investors await the decision of the CBN&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee. James Mobolaji, Treasury and Investment Manager at Anchoria Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Investors take profit on bellwether stocks

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<p>Analysts say the CBN’s hawkish stance has burst the bubble for Nigerian equities with more investors taking advantage of the higher yield environment at the fixed income market. As the market focuses on the next move of the MPC, traders say bargain hunting was observed this week on Transcorp, Zenith Bank and BUA Cement. Mercy Okon, Research Analyst at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements and the build up to the March MPC meeting.</p>


How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

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<p>Traders at UBA say they expect the Nigerian bond market to sustain the calm trading until next week&#8217;s MPC meeting, while also expecting lean market liquidity pending the receipt of the 2025 bond coupon payment and FAAC inflow. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA, joins CNBC Africa for markets wrap.</p>


Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s February 2034 bond traded at 20.7 per cent following news of the Debt Management Office special bond auction. Meanwhile, the recently issued 2027 bond witnessed offers at around 19.9 per cent. Traders at Access Bank say they expect an active bond market today as investors cherry-pick high-yielding instruments. Tobechukwu Ikpe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

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<p>CNBC Africa brings you a special highlight of the AMCE African Health Forum 2024 by the African Medical Centre of Excellence, a visionary initiative of Afreximbank and international and pan-African partners which seeks to become a platform where African leaders, policymakers and stakeholders in the medicine and science fields exchange insights in line with the objectives of the African Union&#8217;s healthcare goals.</p>


AMCE African Health Forum 2024: Highlights Special

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<p>Wema Bank marks this year’s International Women’s Day with the introduction of the She Empowers Her Award by Sara to spotlight outstanding women whose achievements and track records have fostered inclusion of other women and girls across different fields. CNBC Africa brings you details of this and more in this special broadcast.</p>


Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

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<p>On a global scale small and medium businesses are a central economic and social for job creation and economic growth. Accounting for 90 per cent of businesses and 50 per cent of gross domestic GDP, still face many challenges like financial inclusion, digital transformation and access to technology. This Corporate Access explores the Visa Impact Series.</p>


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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

Nigeria’s aggressive rate hike may not choke economy

Analysts: CBN May target too aggressive

Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

Investors take profit on bellwether stocks

How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

AMCE African Health Forum 2024: Highlights Special

Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

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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

Nigeria’s aggressive rate hike may not choke economy

Analysts: CBN May target too aggressive

Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

Investors take profit on bellwether stocks

How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

AMCE African Health Forum 2024: Highlights Special

Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

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