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<p>This episode of Focus On explores the lead-up to the Inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference. We speak to key stakeholders who have rallied behind the Gauteng government&#8217;s ambitious target of reaching R800 billion in investment over the next three to five years.</p>


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<p>As UNESCO reports, there are widespread concerns that learning outcomes do not match the expansion of education because many countries lack systematic data on who is learning and who is not. To this end, the April edition of EdTech Mondays Africa will review the 2024 EdTech Conference Recommendation No. 4 – “Drive decisions with data by investing in government systems and capabilities for timely collection, analysis and informed decision-making”.</p>


EdTech Monday: Investing in Government Data Systems to Drive Decision Making

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<p>Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping the continent.</p>


Africa Business Weekly: Africa is ready to drive AI revolution

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<p>After having a big moment in U.S. culture during the early 2000s, Crocs&#8217; growth fell flat over the decade following the Great Recession. However, clever marketing and brand messaging focusing on customization with its charms, Jibbitz, has made the iconic clog &#8216;cool&#8217; again. In 2024, the company that also includes casual footwear brand, HeyDude, sold over $4 billion of product. Watch the video to find out how Crocs made its comeback and plans to keep scaling its business.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Introduction<br />
1:40 Chapter 1: Jibbitz craze<br />
3:30 Chapter 2: Pulling off a turnaround<br />
5:55 Chapter 3: Threats to success</p>
<p>Produced, shot, and edited by: Ryan Baker<br />
Camera by: Natalie Rice<br />
Animation by: Jason Reginato<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images, AP Images, Crocs</p>
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How Crocs Became Cool Again

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<p>Chinese automaker BYD‘s new 5-minute EV charging technology might be one of the biggest breakthroughs the industry has seen so far. But experts say there’s reason to temper enthusiasm. Still, BYD has gone from low-cost battery maker to global automotive giant in a short time. Its ability to innovate shows just how far ahead Chinese automakers are compared with global rivals, including Tesla.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 &#8211; 01:42 Introduction<br />
01:51 Chapter 1: The juggernaut<br />
03:27 Chapter 2: 5-minute charging<br />
04:46 Chapter 3: Technical hurdles<br />
09:55 Chapter 4: The business case </p>
<p>Producer: Robert Ferris<br />
Editor: Darren Geeter<br />
Animation: Mallory Brangan, Jason Reginato<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
Additional footage: Getty Images, BYD, Hyundai, Lucid, Tesla</p>
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<p>The Inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference seeks to attract R800 billion of investment pledges of the next five years. Industry leaders from both the private and public sectors gathered to discuss what South Africa&#8217;s richest province&#8217;s economic plans are to showcase its investment corridors and attract these investment pledges. This Highlight special will bring key voices from this event.</p>


Gauteng Investment Conference 2025: Highlights Special

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<p>The Trump administration launched a sweeping tariff strategy targeting countries with which the U.S. runs trade deficits. The White House&#8217;s formula is being used to calculate new import duties, but some economists say it lacks credibility and does not reflect actual trade practices. Experts caution that the move could lead to retaliatory tariffs, disrupt global supply chains and threaten economic growth.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Introduction<br />
1:38 The formula<br />
2:47 Trade deficits</p>
<p>Produced and edited by: Charlotte Morabito<br />
Animation: Jason Reginato<br />
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images</p>
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<p>The mining sector is vital to South Africa&#8217;s economy, contributing around R2.1 billion to the GDP in 2023. The performance of this industry is influenced by various internal factors, including mine safety and technological advancements. This Focus On highlights Enaex Africa&#8217;s efforts in enhancing safety protocols and integrating artificial intelligence to modernize various facets of the sector.</p>


Focus On Enaex Africa: Mining and Technology

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say tariff impositions on Nigeria’s exports to the U.S. has triggered increased demand for the greenback, particularly from Foreign Portfolio Investors. They anticipate a potential intervention from the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilise the naira and curb further depreciation. Meanwhile, investors’ appetite in the bond market is expected to remain weak following selloffs on 2031 and 2035 maturities. Ebube Uneze, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: U.S. tariffs trigger increased dollar demand in Nigeria

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<p>The gaming industry in Africa has experienced significant growth in recent years, with millions of players across the continent. However, for many gamers, their passion remains a hobby rather than a source of income. In this conversation, we&#8217;ll explore the possibilities of turning gaming into a sustainable side hustle, discussing ways to monetize this interest, industry trends, and strategies for creating a steady stream of income. To explore more on this, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Grant Hinds, Gaming &#038; Tech Expert.</p>


Africa Side Hustle: Turning gaming into a side hustle: Is it possible?

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<p>The NCAA began allowing college athletes to transfer without having to red shirt, or &quot;sit out&quot; for a year without playing in October 2018. Since then, student athletes have taken full advantage of the transfer portal, and even sometimes transferring multiple times during their Division 1 college career. The new rule combined with allowing players to earn money in college, something called Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has some who believe its a good thing and some who think college sports shouldn&#8217;t be professionalized. CNBC&#8217;s Sport and Media reporter, Alex Sherman breaks down the transfer portal&#8217;s impact on March Madness.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Introduction<br />
0:25 Chapter 1 &#8211; What is the transfer portal<br />
1:26 Chapter 2 &#8211; Impact<br />
2:43 Chapter 3 &#8211; The pros<br />
3:15 Chapter 4 &#8211; Biggest losers<br />
4:04 Chapter 5 &#8211; The future of college athletics</p>
<p>Reporting by: Alex Sherman<br />
Edited by: Evan Lee Miller<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images, AP Newsroom</p>
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<p>Nintendo just unveiled its highly anticipated Switch 2 portable gaming console, available for purchase on June 5th for $450. The new device is a bigger and faster version of the Nintendo Switch, which has sold more than 150 million units since it was released in 2017. CNBC’s Steve Kovach goes hands-on with the device and tries some of the new games&#8230;.</p>


First look at the new Nintendo Switch 2

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<p>In this segment of Focus On, we speak to DP World to find out their strategy to empower women-led entrepreneurs as they strive to build a more inclusive environment at this year&#8217;s Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit.</p>


Focus On: Empowering Women-Led Initiatives

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<p>The theme for the 10th edition of the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit is &#8216;To The Power Of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter&#8217; This Focus On shines the light on two women-led entrepreneurs and their strategy to increase their footprint in Africa.</p>


Focus On: Empowering Female-Led SMEs

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<p>For over a decade, Elon Musk has promised a future of driverless cars. Now, with the debut of Tesla’s dedicated robotaxi, the Cybercab, and plans to launch a driverless ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, this June, that vision is being put to the test. To find out where things stand, CNBC took multiple rides with Tesla owners using Full Self-Driving (Supervised), experiencing its strengths, weaknesses, and ongoing evolution. While fans remain optimistic, experts are skeptical. With just months to go, will Musk’s driverless dream finally become reality?</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Introduction<br />
4:34 Chapter 1 &#8211; The long road to Full Self-Driving<br />
8:20 Chapter 2 &#8211; Testing Full Self-Driving<br />
13:44 Chapter 3 &#8211; Mired in controversy<br />
20:47 Chapter 4 &#8211; Robotaxi ready</p>
<p>Produced, Shot and Edited by: Andrew Evers<br />
Reporter: Lora Kolodny<br />
Senior Director: Jeniece Pettitt<br />
Narration: Robert Ferris<br />
Additional Camera: Marc Ganley, Katie Tarasov, Lisa Setyon<br />
Graphics by: Jason Reginato<br />
Additional Footage: Tesla&#8230;</p>


Is Tesla FSD Finally Full Self-Driving?

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<p>The Nigerian equities market witnessed renewed interest in banking and high-dividend-yield stocks as full year 2024 results spur investors momentum. Joshua Chinga, Sell-Side Analyst at EDC Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion.</p>


Will equities investors sustain momentum on earnings?

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<p>Traders at Access Bank believe the Treasury Bills market will witness improved activities this week as liquidity from payments by the Federation Account Allocation Committee trickle in. Nonso Ifejiofor, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


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