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<p>This episode explores Rwanda&#8217;s rise as a premier MICE destination in Africa. We examine infrastructure, policy, and partnerships that have established its status, spotlighting key contributors like the Kigali Convention Centre and international hotels, along with RDB’s sustainable growth vision for the future.</p>


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Invest Rwanda: A Global Stage: From Vision to Reality

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<p>The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan gathers world leaders, industry experts and governments to discuss and tackle the impact of climate conditions on global economies. Global stakeholders also use this opportunity to engage on investments needed to fund infrastructure needed to accelerate just transitioning. This Focus On will bring key voices from the South Africa Pavilion.</p>


Focus On: COP29: Investment opportunities in South Africa

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<p>William Grant and Sons is introducing Glenfiddich Grand Château, an exquisite 31-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky into the Nigerian market. CNBC Africa in this special broadcast brings you the highlights of the Lagos and Abuja unveiling of the latest limited edition.</p>


Focus On Glenfiddich 31-year Grand Château launch

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<p>The decades most transformative movement, Artificial Intelligence, sits at the intersection of technology and corporate operations. AI is not just a tool for Global Business Services, or GBS, but it is reshaping how GBS sectors operate, from workforce dynamics and service delivery to the ethical standards governing them. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Prof. Johan Steyn, Human-Centered AI Advocate and Thought Leader, AI for Business.</p>


AI Africa: Global Business Services transformed by AI

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<p>Supermarkets are a hotbed of competition. The aisles are lined with so many products vying for your attention and money, how does a new player stand out in the crowd?</p>
<p>This is where $88 billion market research industry comes into play. Traditionally, this would involve lots of hands-on surveys of small groups of people, but the results are not fool&#8230;</p>


How AI is helping brands identify consumer trends faster

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<p>Meta and Snap are the first major players to unveil prototypes for AR glasses. But they’re still years away from selling those devices to consumers. CNBC&#8217;s Julia Boorstin has a closer look at the future of AR glasses. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/KUt6ktzSEVc&#8230;</p>


Meta and Snap both unveiled augmented reality smart glasses

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<p>Analysts at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees the volatility in the equities market to linger as investors analyse sectors impacted by FX fluctuations and inflation. Patrick Ejumedia, Head of Research at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees, joins CNBC Africa to for more market movements.</p>


Sterling Asset Management: Equities market volatility to persist

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<p>Fostering economic growth through digitalization can create opportunities for inclusion and financial stability when done right. Find out what Visa is doing in Sub-Saharan Africa to empower individuals, businesses and communities.</p>


Focus On: Digital transformation & economic prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa

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<p>Africa&#8217;s smartphone adoption is experiencing rapid growth, with smartphone shipment surpasses feature phones in 2024. This transition is driven by increasing demand for affordable smartphones, the expansion of 4G networks, and innovative financing models. This Fireside Chat will unpack ways to sustain this growth through multi-stakeholder collaborations.</p>


Fireside Chat: Multi-stakeholder collaborations drive smartphone adoption in Africa

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<p>Boosting Africa’s access to secure and sustainable energy remains essential to achieving robust growth on the continent. Despite more than 600 million people on the continent currently living without access to electricity, Investment in Africa&#8217;s energy transition remains very low. In this episode of Focus On we explore Africa&#8217;s need to embrace a mix of energy sources while prioritising economic growth and industrialisation.</p>


Heirs Energies CEO: Africa needs to look inwards to address its energy challenges

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say bond investors are trading on a cautious note given the tight system liquidity. For the T-bills side, the secondary market continues its bullish streak as offshore investors demand the on-the-run 1-year OMO paper. Bosun Obembe, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Tight liquidity fuels cautious trading

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<p>Securing a spot on the coveted Formula One calendar packs an economic punch for its host city.</p>
<p>The most financially successful event to date was the first-ever Grand Prix in Las Vegas, which generated close to $1.5 billion in economic value, according to local officials.</p>
<p>But in F1, what happens in Vegas, will not stay in Vegas.</p>
<p>Liberty Media, th&#8230;</p>


The multimillion-dollar pay off to hosting an F1 Grand Prix

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<p>As companies navigate a politically charged climate in 2024, many are scaling back their DEI initiatives. While many Fortune 1000 companies committed to DEI after George Floyd’s death in 2020, major corporations like Google, Meta, Lowes, Tractor Supply and Ford are retreating amid conservative pressures and economic concerns. However, DEI advocates argue the pullback is overstated, with many executives still prioritizing diversity. Despite challenges, most companies recognize DEI’s long-term value.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Introduction<br />
1:31 Chapter 1. The DEI push<br />
4:09 Chapter 2. DEI under fire<br />
6:26 Chapter 3. Outlook</p>
<p>Produced by: DeLon Thornton<br />
Edited by: Andrea Miller<br />
Graphics by: Jason Regniato and Christina Locopo<br />
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images</p>
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Are Companies ‘Quiet Quitting’ DEI Initiatives?

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<p>This session unpacks the broad spectrum of investment opportunities within Africa’s critical minerals and rare earth projects. It will focus on creating an enabling environment that attracts key producers and buyers, as well as navigating the competitive landscape and exploring collaborative approaches among governments, private sector players and international partners.</p>


Critical Minerals Conference 2024: Investment Forum

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<p>In this segment of Focus On, CNBC Africa caught up with HONOR at the AFRICACOM 2024 to find out what this global smart device company&#8217;s strategy and plans are for the Africa and Middle East region.</p>


Focus On: AFRICACOM 2024: HONOR – The future of the smartphone industry

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<p>In this Focus On segment we speak to key individuals at the Critical Minerals Conference 2024 about Africa&#8217;s manufacturing capabilities and the need to attract investments to Angola&#8217;s energy sector to advance it&#8217;s transition to cleaner energy.</p>


Focus On: Critical Minerals Conference 2024: The future of critical minerals

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<p>In this segment of Focus On we look at the potential outcome when two global entities partner up to empower over 40 million network users to boost digital payments and in doing so increase financial inclusion across seven countries in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa. Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President Market Development, Mastercard EEMEA and Aminata Kane, CEO Orange Money Group, Middle East and Africa joins CNBC Africa for more on this partnership.</p>


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Invest Rwanda: A Global Stage: From Vision to Reality

Focus On: COP29: Investment opportunities in South Africa

Focus On Glenfiddich 31-year Grand Château launch

AI Africa: Global Business Services transformed by AI

How AI is helping brands identify consumer trends faster

Meta and Snap both unveiled augmented reality smart glasses

Sterling Asset Management: Equities market volatility to persist

Focus On: Digital transformation & economic prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fireside Chat: Multi-stakeholder collaborations drive smartphone adoption in Africa

Heirs Energies CEO: Africa needs to look inwards to address its energy challenges

Access: Tight liquidity fuels cautious trading

The multimillion-dollar pay off to hosting an F1 Grand Prix

Are Companies ‘Quiet Quitting’ DEI Initiatives?

Critical Minerals Conference 2024: Investment Forum

Focus On: AFRICACOM 2024: HONOR – The future of the smartphone industry

Focus On: Critical Minerals Conference 2024: The future of critical minerals

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Invest Rwanda: A Global Stage: From Vision to Reality

Focus On: COP29: Investment opportunities in South Africa

Focus On Glenfiddich 31-year Grand Château launch

AI Africa: Global Business Services transformed by AI

How AI is helping brands identify consumer trends faster

Meta and Snap both unveiled augmented reality smart glasses

Sterling Asset Management: Equities market volatility to persist

Focus On: Digital transformation & economic prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fireside Chat: Multi-stakeholder collaborations drive smartphone adoption in Africa

Heirs Energies CEO: Africa needs to look inwards to address its energy challenges

Access: Tight liquidity fuels cautious trading

The multimillion-dollar pay off to hosting an F1 Grand Prix

Are Companies ‘Quiet Quitting’ DEI Initiatives?

Critical Minerals Conference 2024: Investment Forum

Focus On: AFRICACOM 2024: HONOR – The future of the smartphone industry

Focus On: Critical Minerals Conference 2024: The future of critical minerals

Focus On: Banking the unbanked in Africa

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