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<p>This episode brings highlights from YouthConnekt Africa 2024 summit held in Kigali , Rwanda. From digital skilling and entrepreneurship to education and employment, find out how by connecting Africa&#8217;s youth, the initiative aims to unlock the continent&#8217;s full potential and create a brighter future.</p>


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Shaping Africa’s youth for the future

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa to give analysis are Ricardo Smith, Chief Investment Officer, ABSA Investments, Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist, Standard Bank and Carmen Nel, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Terebinth Capital.</p>


SARB: Is the inflation dragon dead?

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<p>The South African Reserve Bank&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75 per cent, citing a challenging global economic environment and highly uncertain outlook. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago unpacks the committee&#8217;s decision and the country’s economic outlook for 2025.</p>


SARB cuts interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75% (full speech)

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<p>The National Bank of Rwanda has decided to maintain its monetary policy rate at 6.5 per cent, following two consecutive cuts this year. Noted by Governor John Rwamgambwa &#8211; Inflation is projected to remain within the target range, averaging 4.6 per cent in 2024 and 5.8 per cent in 2025. The Central Bank cited stable economic conditions and controlled inflation, heightened liquidity and global economic disruptions, as key factors in its decision to sustain the current rate.</p>


National Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR at 6.5%

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<p>Ecobank Group CEO Jeremy Awori will open the market today at the London Stock Exchange as the Pan-African lender marks the successful $400mn Eurobond Issuance on the London Stock Exchange.</p>


Ecobank marks successful $400mn Eurobond issuance at LSE

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<p>The naira is regaining some lost ground with marginal appreciation against the greenback at the NAFEM window. Will the local currency strengthen near-term? Bankole Odusanya, Treasury Chief Dealer at Polaris Bank joins CNBC Africa for more on this and the likely outcome of today’s primary market auction.</p>


Will naira strengthen near-term?

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<p>This episode delves into Rwanda&#8217;s emerging fishing industry, featuring insights from the Animal Resources Ministry, key investors, and pioneering entrepreneurs. Meet those introducing hatchlings, investing in cold-chain logistics, and developing lake fish farms. Discover their innovative approaches, the challenges they face, and their role in advancing economic growth and sustainability in Rwanda&#8217;s fishing sector.</p>


Game Changers: Catch of the future

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<p>Despite possible gains in the banking and oil &#038; gas stocks, analysts at Vetiva say they expect the challenges in the industrial and consumer goods sectors to temper overall gains. Jesusetuntun Ajagun, a Portfolio Manager at Vetiva Capital Management, joins CNBC Africa to gauge market sentiments in November.</p>


Vetiva expects mixed equities sentiment

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<p>This episode of Focus On explores the latest edition of The European House Ambrosetti CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa. Formerly known as the Southern Africa Europe CEO Dialogue, the annual event promotes dialogue and supports long-term growth of strategic trade and economic relations between Europe and Southern Africa.</p>


Focus On: The European House Ambrosetti CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa

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<p>The 30th Nigerian Economic Summit convenes regional and global leaders from government, business and civil society among others, as it highlights the need for collaborative action to tackle pressing challenges facing global, regional and local economies. CNBC Africa brings you discussions from the summit that shed light on pathways to sustainable growth.</p>


Focus On: NESG holds 30th Nigerian Economic Summit

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<p>The WITS Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery Institute (or in short the MIND institute) has been established with the objective to drive homegrown innovation that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the African context. Ahead of the official launch of the Mind Institute, CNBC Africa is joined by Professor Benjamin Rosman for a discussion on how this AI research hub is looking at unlocking AI potential in Africa.</p>


AI Africa: Unlocking AI potential in Africa

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<p>The Nigeria equities market sustained the positive momentum from last week as investors continue bargain-hunting ahead of next week’s MPC meeting. Calista Chileke, Investment Research Analyst at ARM Securities, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.</p>


What will boost positive momentum in Nigeria equities?

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<p>This Focus On segment puts the Old Mutual Africa region business under the spotlight. We find out what the Group&#8217;s strategy is, how they have performed in the different regions and what lies ahead for the group.</p>


Focus On: Exploring the East African economy

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<p>The total investable wealth currently held on the African continent amounts to $2.5 trillion and its millionaire population is set to rise by 65 per cent over the next 10 years, according to the 2024 Africa Wealth Report. Today we are looking at the possible ramifications of the US election to African markets and economies and what you can do to protect your wealth.</p>


Focus On: Managing wealth in the global economy

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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>


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>


CNBC Africa

Shaping Africa’s youth for the future

SARB: Is the inflation dragon dead?

SARB cuts interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75% (full speech)

National Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR at 6.5%

Ecobank marks successful $400mn Eurobond issuance at LSE

Will naira strengthen near-term?

Game Changers: Catch of the future

Vetiva expects mixed equities sentiment

Focus On: The European House Ambrosetti CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa

Focus On: NESG holds 30th Nigerian Economic Summit

AI Africa: Unlocking AI potential in Africa

What will boost positive momentum in Nigeria equities?

Focus On: Exploring the East African economy

Focus On: Managing wealth in the global economy

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?

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CNBC Africa

Shaping Africa’s youth for the future

SARB: Is the inflation dragon dead?

SARB cuts interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75% (full speech)

National Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR at 6.5%

Ecobank marks successful $400mn Eurobond issuance at LSE

Will naira strengthen near-term?

Game Changers: Catch of the future

Vetiva expects mixed equities sentiment

Focus On: The European House Ambrosetti CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa

Focus On: NESG holds 30th Nigerian Economic Summit

AI Africa: Unlocking AI potential in Africa

What will boost positive momentum in Nigeria equities?

Focus On: Exploring the East African economy

Focus On: Managing wealth in the global economy

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?

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