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<p>The industry of glitz and glam: Explore Rwanda&#8217;s vibrant creative economy, featuring dynamic industries like music, film, events, and digital content production. Meet the innovative minds shaping Rwanda&#8217;s cultural landscape and driving economic growth. From ground-breaking music to captivating films and unforgettable events, discover how Rwandan creatives are making their mark globally.</p>


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Game Changers: Exploring Rwanda’s vibrant creative economy

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<p>While the Olympics is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, it comes with a hefty price tag for the cities hosting the games. Since 1960, every Olympics has overspent its budget by building new venues, Olympic villages, and public infrastructure. For the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it aims to become one of the cheapest modern Olympics. The total budget for the 2024 Olympics is an estimated $9.7 billion, with 95 percent of the venues needed already built.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
01:34 Title card &#8211; How Paris pulled off one of the cheapest Olympics<br />
01:37 Chapter 1 &#8211; The Paris Olympics<br />
03:56 Chapter 2 &#8211; Why some failed<br />
6.02 Chapter 3 &#8211; New IOC guidelines<br />
08:00 Chapter 4 &#8211; The future of hosting  </p>
<p>Producer: Daren Geeter<br />
Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Rabbideau<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
Additional footage: Getty Images, International Olympic Committee</p>
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How Paris Pulled Off One Of The Cheapest Olympics

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<p>For 50 years, BADEA, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, has canvassed for Africa-Arab progress and prosperity. Established in 1973 by the Arab League, BADEA has dedicated itself to strengthening economic, financial, and technical cooperation between the Arab and African regions. This CNBC Africa special gathers a panel of experts and explores the topic of &#8216;Supporting Africa’s Private Sector to Own &#038; Drive Africa’s Development and Economic Integration&#8217;.</p>


BADEA: Supporting Africa’s Private Sector to Own & Drive Africa’s Development & Economic Integration

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<p>Mental health isn&#8217;t just a health issue — it&#8217;s a societal one that impacts education, employment, and overall productivity. This episode of Focus On explores how businesses can retain top talent and boost company culture by combating mental ill-health in the workplace.</p>


Focus On: Protecting and promoting mental health at work

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<p>As Crowdstrike&#8217;s buggy code &#8216;toppled PCs like dominoes&#8217;, CNBC&#8217;s tech correspondent Arjun Kharpal spent his Friday trying to get to the bottom of the issue &#8211; all whilst the &#8216;blue screen of death&#8217; took hold of his computer too.</p>
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<p>Traders at UBA say they expect minimal trading activities at the Treasury bills market today as the DMO offers 277 billion naira to investors with 255 billion naira on the 364-day bill. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa to gauge the likely outcome of the auction.</p>


UBA: Investors await outcome of ₦277bn T-bills auction

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<p>Nigerian investors are setting their sights on the Treasury Bills Auction today, barely 24 hours after the 50-basis point rate hike by the Monetary Policy Committee. Kinskin Ukeje, a Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.</p>


Investors eye ₦277bn T-bills auction

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<p>The return of the Basketball Africa League to Rwanda for the fourth time, highlights the nation&#8217;s ability to host major international events; reinforcing Rwanda&#8217;s status as a leading MICE hub in Africa, showcasing its infrastructure, hospitality, and organizational excellence on a continental stage.</p>


Discover Rwanda: The Basketball Africa League fiesta

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Focus On: MasterCard Foundation Inaugural EdTech Conference 2024 Highlights

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee has raised the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 per cent in May. According to the CBN Governor, the move is aimed at addressing rising inflation.</p>


Nigeria MPC raises MPR by 50bps to 26.75%

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<p>Former President Donald Trump launched Truth Social to fight what the company calls liberal bias within Big Tech. After a buzzy initial public offering, the former president stands to personally profit, despite early reports of the company&#8217;s low revenue and massive quarterly losses. Trump&#8217;s controlling stake could cover his potential legal obligations, which mounted in the lead-up to his bid for re-election in November 2024.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
00:00-01:11 Cold Open<br />
01:11-03:27 Chapter 1 &#8211; Truth Social<br />
03:27-06:29 Chapter 2 &#8211; Initial Public Offering<br />
06:29-08:29 Chapter 3 &#8211; Donald Trump&#8217;s controlling stake<br />
08:29-11:32 Chapter 4 &#8211; Election implications</p>
<p>Produced by: Carlos Waters<br />
Edited by: Nora Rappaport<br />
Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson<br />
Animation: Christina Locopo, Emily Rabbideau<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images<br />
Additional Sources: Associated Press, Clemson University, Nasdaq, Securities and Exchange Commission, SimilarWeb, Stanford Law, Trump Media &#038; Technology Group, University of Notre&#8230;</p>


How Truth Social Makes Money For Former President Trump

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<p>Analysts believe Nigeria is yet to develop a clear strategy to address key economic challenges, stressing that delivering economic outcomes without institutional reforms is not enough to address inflationary pressure among other challenges. Bismarck Rewane the CEO of Financial Derivatives and Esili Eigbe, a Director at Escap Management, joined CNBC Africa’s Wole Famurewa to analyse the decisions of the Monetary Policy Committee.</p>


Rate increase not significant enough to drive foreign capital

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<p>With inflation at 34.19 per cent and the naira dropping over 5 per cent since May, Nigeria&#8217;s monetary policy committee faces a crucial decision: maintain its hawkish stance or hold steady to allow this year&#8217;s 750 basis point hike to take effect. Bismarck Rewane, the CEO of Financial Derivatives and Esili Eigbe, a Director at Escap Management, unpack expectations of Nigeria’s fourth MPC meeting.</p>


Nigeria decides: Analysts weigh options for MPC

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<p>Chef Ben Lippett, known as @dinnerbyben to his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, built his audience with approachable guides to “really good home cooking.” </p>
<p>Unsurprisingly though, Lippett’s inspiration comes from beyond the confines of his home, with much of it sitting just outside his door in his neighborhood of Peckham.<br />
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Food, beer and bowls: London chef Ben Lippett shares his favorite places to unwind

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<p>East Coast U.S. seaports are poised for a big decade. In Baltimore, a public-private partnership invested $550 million into Seagirt Marine Terminal to handle consumer cargo arriving on larger ships. The government&#8217;s spending on port infrastructure is part of an attempt to revive the U.S. industrial base. Watch the full video to see more of the upgrades coming to the Port of Baltimore: https://youtu.be/b6PNc8xzEus&#8230;</p>


Why the Port of Baltimore is getting a makeover

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<p>A regular software update from U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to major computer outages across the world with many users experiencing the “blue screen of death”. CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal lay out what was behind the issues and whether the world is protected from another IT blackout. Plus, Arjun shares what it was like to re&#8230;</p>


How Crowdstrike’s global IT meltdown exposed the fragility of our connected world

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<p>Automakers are rushing to produce cheaper EVs and profitably. While the costs and challenges of improving batteries often hog the spotlight, automakers are also investing billions into new manufacturing methods that can change the way cars are made. One such method is gigacasting or megacasting &#8211; using high pressure molds to form molten aluminum into large parts. Electric car maker Tesla is credited with pioneering the method, but several rivals are making investments. CNBC spoke with experts including Volvo Cars&#8217; Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Erik Severinson, about the Swedish car maker’s plans in this area.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
00:00 &#8211; 01:41 Title card &#8211; Why Tesla and other EV makers are betting big on gigacasting<br />
01:49 Chapter 1 &#8211; A revolutionary process<br />
05:26 Chapter 2 &#8211; The potential<br />
08:41 Chapter 3 &#8211; Future outlook </p>
<p>Producer: Robert Ferris<br />
Editor: Evan Lee Miller<br />
Animation: Jason Reginato Christina Locopo<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
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Nigeria decides: Analysts weigh options for MPC

Food, beer and bowls: London chef Ben Lippett shares his favorite places to unwind

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Game Changers: Exploring Rwanda’s vibrant creative economy

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Investors eye ₦277bn T-bills auction

Discover Rwanda: The Basketball Africa League fiesta

Focus On: MasterCard Foundation Inaugural EdTech Conference 2024 Highlights

Nigeria MPC raises MPR by 50bps to 26.75%

How Truth Social Makes Money For Former President Trump

Rate increase not significant enough to drive foreign capital

Nigeria decides: Analysts weigh options for MPC

Food, beer and bowls: London chef Ben Lippett shares his favorite places to unwind

Why the Port of Baltimore is getting a makeover

How Crowdstrike’s global IT meltdown exposed the fragility of our connected world

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