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<p>This episode of Focus On explores the 2025/2026 budget of the Gauteng provincial government tabled by Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic development, Lebogang Maile. CNBC Africa spotlights the impact of this budget on two Gauteng departments &#8211; Roads and Transport and Human Settlements.</p>


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Focus On: 2025/26 Gauteng Budget Action Plan

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<p>Join us on Doing Business in Rwanda as we explore the scenic beauty and vibrant culture of Rwanda through the thrilling lens of the Tour du Rwanda. Witness the race&#8217;s excitement while uncovering the nation&#8217;s cycling legacy and its rich landscapes.</p>


Riding Through the Land of a Thousand Hills

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<p>Celebrating 10 years of empowering and recognizing women on the 5th of March, the 10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit featured over 60 speakers from the continent and the diaspora. We bring you highlights from the event, which showcased the best of the best of FORBES AFRICA’s award-winning editorial content through exclusive panel discussions, talks, one-on-one interviews and fireside chats, and saluted African ingenuity and the power of the female collective.</p>


10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit: Highlights Special

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<p>Join us as we explore Kigali’s evolving fine dining scene, where top chefs craft exquisite dishes blending local flavors with global culinary artistry. From elegant ambiance to impeccable service, we visit some of the city’s most renowned restaurants for an unforgettable gourmet experience.</p>


Kigali’s Fine Dining Experience

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<p>The U.S. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. The FAA currently has 10,800 certified controllers but a need for 14,633. That’s a shortage of 26%. And recent events like the fatal collision of an Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. has brought more attention to filling these rolls. The NTSB said there was one person handling both helicopter and airline traffic that night when there would typically would be two controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration said this is not normal but it’s not deemed unsafe. Flights in the New York area, the busiest airspace in the world, have been limited at times because the number of controllers were insufficient. There are also issues of aging technology. In 2023, the FAA announced the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative, which allows qualified schools to provide equivalent training. CNBC spoke with the FAA, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and visited Emb&#8230;</p>


Why It’s So Hard To fix The U.S. Air Traffic Control Problems

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<p>The inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC) is set to take place on 3 April, 2025, in Johannesburg. This episode of Focus On explores key priorities set by the Gauteng government to position the province as a premier investment destination.</p>


Focus On: Road to Gauteng Investment Conference

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<p>Sompo Holdings, a leading global insurance provider, is undergoing a significant transformation under Group CEO Mikio Okumura.</p>
<p>The company, with operations in 28 countries, has restructured into two main segments: Sompo Property and Casualty (P&#038;C) and Sompo Wellbeing.</p>
<p>&quot;The integration between Sompo Japan, Sompo International, we hope they ca&#8230;</p>


How one of Japan’s largest insurers is pivoting to serve an aging population

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<p>In the heart of Africa lies a nation like no other, a land of untamed potential and boundless ambition. In this land a story is unfolding. A story of resilience, pride, and a relentless drive for progress. Be inspired by this documentary entitled &#8220;Nigeria: The Rebirth of Africa&#8217;s Giant&#8221;.</p>


Nigeria: The Rebirth of Africa’s Giant

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<p>China was once the driving force behind the $380 billion luxury goods industry, but today it’s become a source of significant losses. A post-Covid economic downturn, shifting youth values, and rising nationalism have led to declining sales and a growing preference for domestic luxury brands. As European giants struggle, only ultra-high-end and culturally localized brands are managing to stay afloat in a changing Chinese market.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
00:00 Introduction<br />
00:25 Losing China<br />
01:19 The rise of local brands<br />
2:10 A declining luxury segment<br />
2:50 Looking ahead</p>
<p>Reporting by: Robert Frank<br />
Senior Producer: Nick Robertson<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
Edited by: Tim Hurt<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images</p>
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Why China Is Behind The Global Luxury Slowdown

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<p>South Africa hosts the B20 and G20 this year, one of the best opportunities to spotlight its investment case and leadership on the global stage. Under the theme: &#8216;Inclusive Growth and Prosperity Through Global Cooperation&#8217;, the B20 has eight priorities built around trade and investment, digital transformation, energy, finance and infrastructure and industrial transformation. Join CNBC Africa as we bring together business leaders from the G20 countries, selected invited countries and international organizations, to discuss actionable policies driving growth and development.</p>


The B20 South Africa Journey

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<p>The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria marks its 10th anniversary and 2025 annual conference in Lagos advancing discourse between stakeholders in the healthcare sector, policymakers as well as the private sector charting a new course to accelerate the drive to quality healthcare in Nigeria.</p>


Focus On: Healthcare Federation of Nigeria marks 10th anniversary

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect the fixed income market to remain calm today as investors shift focus to the Debt Management Office 700 billion naira  T-bills auction. Meanwhile, the bond market is expected to remain active as investors continue to cherry-pick certain bond yields. Ademola Osuntoki, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Investors focus on mid-week PMA

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<p>U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the crypto industry, a move which has had wide-ranging implications globally. Richard Teng, CEO of Binance and Chao Deng, CEO of Hashkey Capital, join CNBC&#8217;s Arjun Kharpal to talk about what the change in U.S. policy will mean for markets and the industry globally. This is a special episode &#8230;</p>


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Trump, the bitcoin reserve and the future of crypto

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<p>U.S. firms were pumping oil at a historic pace as President Trump&#8217;s second term began. The President then signed executive orders to speed up permitting and reduce environmental regulations. The goal is to increase domestic oil supply. But analysts say that oil price trends imply that energy producers may soon slow down their capital spending. As profit margins for U.S. oil tread close to their breakeven point, some drillers could choose not to pump more.</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
0:00 Cold Open<br />
01:15 Chapter 1: Oil and the cost-of-living<br />
04:25 Chapter 2: Leases and permits<br />
07:01 Chapter 3: Exports and imports</p>
<p>Produced by: Carlos Waters<br />
Edited by: Andrea Miller<br />
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson<br />
Graphics: Jason Reginato<br />
Additional footage: Getty Images, White House<br />
Additional sources: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, ConocoPhillips, Council on Foreign Relations, Federal Reserve, Fuel Logic, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Nikkei Asia, USAFacts, U.S. Department of Energy</p>
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What’s Stopping The U.S. From Pumping More Oil?

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<p>What does it take to be the world’s happiest country? The answer can be found in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Funded by the United Nations, this annual index highlights the impact of health, wealth, freedom, generosity, and good governance on overall happiness across 147 countries.</p>


Focus On: World Happiness Report 2025

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<p>The way women navigate digital innovation and transformation in the business world is the foundation for this panel discussion at the 10th  FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit 2025. Entitled &#8220;She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners&#8221;, the discussion looks at breaking down traditional barriers, creating new opportunities for growth, and allowing women-led businesses to scale faster and connect with customers directly.</p>


Forbes Woman Africa: She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners

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<p>In today’s episode on Africa side hustle we step into the spotlight and discover the thrilling world of entertainment and events as a Side Hustle! From sold-out concerts to blockbuster movies, and from extravagant weddings to immersive festivals, the business of entertainment and events is a multi-billion-dollar industry that knows no bounds. With the rise of digital platforms, social media, and experiential marketing, the landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Osman Osman, Managing Director of Blublood for more.</p>


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Nigeria: The Rebirth of Africa’s Giant

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Access: Investors focus on mid-week PMA

Trump, the bitcoin reserve and the future of crypto

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Focus On: 2025/26 Gauteng Budget Action Plan

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Why It’s So Hard To fix The U.S. Air Traffic Control Problems

Focus On: Road to Gauteng Investment Conference

How one of Japan’s largest insurers is pivoting to serve an aging population

Nigeria: The Rebirth of Africa’s Giant

Why China Is Behind The Global Luxury Slowdown

The B20 South Africa Journey

Focus On: Healthcare Federation of Nigeria marks 10th anniversary

Access: Investors focus on mid-week PMA

Trump, the bitcoin reserve and the future of crypto

What’s Stopping The U.S. From Pumping More Oil?

Focus On: World Happiness Report 2025

Forbes Woman Africa: She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners

Africa Side Hustle: Shining the spotlight on entertainment

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