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<p>This episode of Focus On highlights South Africa’s freight and logistics company &#8211; Transnet. We explore the recent $18.85 billion corporate loan granted by the African Development Bank and how the state-owned company plan to use the funds its towards recovery.</p>


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Focus On: Connecting Africa: Building Africa’s railroad recovery

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<p>Once the stuff of science fiction, robots that move and look like humans are becoming a reality. </p>
<p>So-called humanoid robots are often designed to walk and talk, and makers of the machines tout a range of possible uses, including filling jobs in factories and even hospitals. </p>
<p>In 2024, there has been record levels of funding into companies develo&#8230;</p>


Why we build robots that look and move like humans

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<p>For a decade, Elon Musk has championed the idea that one day Tesla cars will drive themselves as robotaxis. On October 10, the company plans to reveal a “dedicated robotaxi” design at an invitation-only event in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Despite years of bold predictions and missed deadlines, fans of the company are holding out hope that Musk will finally deliver. Regardless of what the company showcases at its robotaxi day, experts are skeptical of the company’s strategy, citing its Auotpilot and Full Self-Driving technology as a barometer for Tesla’s progress, or lack thereof.</p>
<p>While Tesla has been developing its autonomous vehicles, competitors like Google-owned Waymo and Chinese companies like Pony.ai and Baidu have already launched commercial robotaxi services.</p>
<p>With U.S. EV sales growth slowing, there’s a lot riding on Tesla’s potential pivot to autonomy. CNBC explores whether the company is ready for robotaxis and if Musk’s vision for driverless Teslas will become a reality an&#8230;</p>


Will Tesla Robotaxis Live Up To 10 Years Of Development And Hype?

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<p>Analysts at Zedcrest Wealth expect sentiments to remain mixed in Nigeria’s equities market this month as fixed income market rates are beginning to rise from the downtrend seen in September. Meanwhile, they note a potential public or dual listing of Dangote Refinery on NGX could be a game-changer. Gbeminiyi Shopeju, Investment Research Analyst, Zedcrest Wealth joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Zedcrest: Equities sentiment to remain mixed in October

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say investors continue to cherry-pick mid-dated bond especially the May 2033 paper. Meanwhile, minimal interest is seen on the long end of T-Bills and OMO curves. Chukwunonso Ifejiofor, Treasury team member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Investors cherry-pick mid-dated bonds

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<p>Israel has vowed retaliation after Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles in response to Israel&#8217;s devastating attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.</p>
<p>Iran on Tuesday launched the strike on Israel in retaliation for its recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian commander in Lebanon.<br />
Most of the missiles launched were intercepted&#8230;</p>


Real threat of oil supply disruptions after latest Iran-Israel escalation

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<p>With about a month to go until the 2024 presidential election, investors are bracing for potential volatility in the markets as uncertainty looms over whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will win in November. With 62% of U.S. adults invested in the stock market, differences in Republican and Democratic economic policies mean there are potentially nuanced ways for investors to position their portfolios to make money based on the election outcome.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Introduction<br />
1:47 A second Trump presidency<br />
4:54 A Harris presidency<br />
7:20 What investors can do now</p>
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Edited by: Nora Rappaport<br />
Animation: Jason Reginato<br />
Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson<br />
Editorial Support: Anuz Thapa<br />
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How Investors Can Play The Stock Market Ahead Of The 2024 Election

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<p>The City of eThekwini celebrated World Tourism Day focusing on the blue ocean economy and highlighting the city&#8217;s strategy to promote activities to boost economic growth. This Highlights special brings key voices from the celebration event while taking a look at the city&#8217;s key strategic objectives.</p>


eThekwini celebrates World Tourism Day

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<p>Africa’s infrastructure financing gap is estimated to be around $100 billion according to the African Development Bank. Reducing this financing gap does not only require funding and political will but collaboration across multiple sectors. This panel discussion invites industry experts to discuss lessons from private sector participation projects across the continent and how they can catalyze Africa&#8217;s infrastructure development.</p>


Connecting Africa: Lessons from private sector participation projects

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<p>The WNBA has enjoyed some of the fastest growth a sports league has ever seen, thanks in large part to superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.<br />
Yet the league is far from profitable and the two superstar rookies make just over $70,000 in base salary.</p>
<p>The recent 11-year, $2.2 billion media rights deal with Disney, Amazon and NBC, and the announcement of three new expansion teams in San Francisco, Toronto and Portland, will flush the league with much needed cash in the coming years.</p>
<p>The question is, will it be enough? Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/0d0yCebRVWM&#8230;</p>


Why WNBA player salaries lag despite the league’s rising popularity

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<p>Analysts at Meristem Securities believe third-quarter results and sector-specific reforms by the Nigerian government are likely to bring investors&#8217; interest back in the Nigeria equities market. Matilda Adefalujo, an Investment Research Analyst at Meristem, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.</p>


Meristem: Q3 results to drive investors’ shift to Nigeria equities

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<p>American companies including Nvidia, Google and OpenAI are leading the artificial intelligence boom, but Chinese companies are developing their own products and services in a bid to catch up.</p>
<p>CNBC&#8217;s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the state of China&#8217;s AI landscape and if the country&#8217;s tech firms can compete with the U.S.</p>
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What’s China doing in AI?

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<p>Building Africa Together encompasses the collective efforts and collaborations of various stakeholders to promote development, progress, and unity across Africa. A Panel of industry experts gather to discuss rail developments in Africa and the role of the private sector in the rail reform.</p>


Connecting Africa: Rail developments & the role of the private sector in the rail reform

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<p>CNBC explores challenges currently facing U.S. tech workers, including mass layoffs, widespread cuts in company budgets, and threats of deportation for H-1B visa holders.</p>
<p>&quot;The layoffs to the start of 2024 signal a dramatic shift in the tech industry,&quot; said Jeff Shulman, professor at the University of Washington&#8217;s Foster School of Business. The number of tech sector layoffs in 2024 has been outpacing the number of terminations in 2023. So far, about 42,324 tech employees were let go in 2024, according to</p>
<p>Layoffs.fyi, which tracks layoffs in the tech industry.</p>
<p>While layoffs have put stress on the workforce, a booming artificial intelligence market is giving the industry a renewed sense of optimism. Generative AI startup deals announced or finalized in the first quarter of this year totaled more than $12 billion compared to about $4.5 billion invested in the space last year, according to PitchBook.</p>
<p>On July 16, 2023, Canada opened visa applications for a pilot program that wo&#8230;</p>


Where Are Laid Off Tech Employees Going? | CNBC Marathon

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<p>It’s getting late into 2024 and the world is still worried about China.  </p>
<p>The country is still reeling from the effects of widespread lockdowns since 2020, showcased through weaker GDP, a struggling stock market, and high unemployment — dashing hopes of a quick post-pandemic rebound.  </p>
<p>CNBC’s Zahra Tayeb delves into the ongoing economic &#8230;</p>


China’s economy shows mixed signals amid struggles and emerging opportunities

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<p>HackHer House is one of the first all-female hacker houses in the San Francisco Bay Area, aimed at empowering women in tech. Located in North Beach, HackHer House was home this summer to seven women, all of whom share the goal of launching successful ventures in tech. The house provides affordable living for students, tech interns and founders working on startups, from AI-driven tools to senior care solutions. In San Francisco, hacker houses are more popular than ever due to the AI boom. With more than 10 of them in the city, these co-living spaces are a place for entrepreneurs and techies to network and raise millions. CNBC met with the founders of HackHer House to discuss their vision for the future.</p>
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Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt<br />
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Narration and Editorial Support: Katie Tarasov</p>
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Inside The First All-Female Hacker House In San Francisco

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<p>The Federal Reserve manages interest rates to influence financial conditions within the United States. But those decisions can also affect the posture of other central banks because many aspects of international finance rely on U.S. dollars.<br />
As the world moves away from a global round of economic tightening, central bankers in the U.S. are seeking to extend the economic expansion, which is among the strongest in the world.<br />
Find more on how Fed rate cuts affect the global economy: https://youtu.be/rVDE5Q74EhM&#8230;</p>


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Real threat of oil supply disruptions after latest Iran-Israel escalation

How Investors Can Play The Stock Market Ahead Of The 2024 Election

eThekwini celebrates World Tourism Day

Connecting Africa: Lessons from private sector participation projects

Why WNBA player salaries lag despite the league’s rising popularity

Meristem: Q3 results to drive investors’ shift to Nigeria equities

What’s China doing in AI?

Connecting Africa: Rail developments & the role of the private sector in the rail reform

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