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<p>This Focus On segment will explore how African Gen Z is reshaping the future of commerce — from the rise of social commerce to the expanding creator economy. We’ll dive into how brands can authentically engage this influential generation, Visa’s role in enabling seamless digital experiences, and the impact of sponsorships in enhancing fan engagement.</p>


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Focus On: Shaping the Future of Commerce

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<p>This week on Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy is joined by Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of SHOFCO, Kenya’s largest grassroots movement. From Kibera to global recognition as a leader and advocate for marginalized communities, Kennedy Odede has led transformative change through healthcare, education, and leadership development for women and girls.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

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<p>Women have long been central to Africa’s progress, yet continue to face systemic barriers such as power imbalances, deep-seated social norms, and structural inequalities in economic and political life. We explore women&#8217;s role in Africa’s economic transformation with high-level, solution-driven conversations with leaders in politics, economics, and international development. In partnership with ACET, the Africa Center for Economic Transformation.</p>


Women Transforming Africa: A Conversation on Power, Policy & Inclusion

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<p>Widely considered Japan&#8217;s leading artificial intelligence startup, Preferred Networks is on a mission to tackle &quot;real-world&quot; challenges through deep learning.</p>
<p>Founded in 2014, the company has embarked on several joint projects, ranging from autonomous driving to cutting-edge semiconductors.</p>
<p>By attracting major investors like Toyota, Pre&#8230;</p>


How Japan’s largest AI unicorn is shaping the future of deep learning

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<p>The inaugural Africa Trade Conference was held in Cape Town under the theme “Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth&#8221;. This episode of Focus On highlights the pivotal voices in trade, finance, and policy who seek to address the future of commerce across the continent.</p>


Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

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<p>Erica York, a vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation, explains how Americans end up paying for tariffs. Find the full report: https://youtu.be/sXTVwtmABXM&#8230;</p>


How much U.S.-Canada tariffs will cost Americans

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<p>President Trump and Elon Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency have placed a target on the U.S. federal workforce. Mass layoffs followed by court orders that employees must be reinstated has caused whiplash for federal workers and their families in the first few months of the second Trump administration. The President has claimed the government is too bloated and that reducing the number of employees will help balance the federal budget. But will cutting back on payroll actually make a difference in the U.S.&#8217;s over $1.8 trillion deficit?</p>
<p>Chapters:<br />
00:00 — Introduction<br />
2:46 — Mass federal layoffs<br />
4:57 — Federal budget<br />
9:24 — Smaller government<br />
11:02 — What&#8217;s next?</p>
<p>Produced by: Merritt Enright<br />
Edited by: Matthew Soto<br />
Animation: Jason Reginato, Mithra Krishnan<br />
Senior Director of Video: Jeniece Pettitt<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin<br />
Additional Footage: Getty Images, C-SPAN</p>
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The Federal Government Is Bloated – Will DOGE’s Layoffs Even Make A Dent?

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<p>Rwanda’s mining sector has transformed from artisanal roots to a modern powerhouse, among Africa&#8217;s leading producers in tungsten, tantalum, and tin production. Discover how strategic investments, innovation, and traceability are shaping Rwanda’s future as a Africa mineral leader.</p>


Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

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<p>The 2002 Winter Olympics propelled Salt Lake City, Utah to one of the fastest growing tech, banking and business hubs in the U.S. It will again host the Winter Games in 2034. Many entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the moment, hoping to bring even more growth through sports, development and diversity. However, some real challenges, namely climate change and lack of diversity could hinder its growth moving forward.</p>
<p>0:00 Introduction<br />
0:56 Chapter 1. Olympic Winter Games 2002<br />
3:17 Chapter 2. A tech and business hub<br />
5:24 Chapter 3. Development boom<br />
7:10 Chapter 4. A sports economy<br />
9:06 Chapter 5. Challenges</p>
<p>Produced by: Natalie Rice<br />
Edited by: Candice Goldman<br />
Animation: Erin Dean, Paul Philipps,  John Rehm, Nick Jernigan, Jason Reginato<br />
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi<br />
Correspondents: Carl Quintanilla, Andrea Day, Sharon Epperson, Diana Olick, Kate Rooney<br />
Senior Executive Producer: Ray Parisi<br />
Supervising Producer: Erica Posse<br />
Senior Producer: Jessi Joseph<br />
Senior Field Producers: Jake&#8230;</p>


Why Salt Lake City Is One Of The Hottest Job And Housing Markets In The U.S.

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<p>Google, IBM, Amazon, Microsoft and Intel are all working on quantum technology, as are numerous startups. At its annual GTC developer conference this week Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, announced the company was opening a quantum research lab in Boston. Governments around the world have also pledged over $50 billion to develop the technology. Quantum computers hold huge potential, with experts saying that they could transform entire sectors including material science, pharmaceutical research and financial services.  But despite massive advancements in the field in recent years, right now, these quantum computers aren’t able to solve big real-world problems. CNBC&#8217;s Kate Rooney visits California-based startup, PsiQuantum and spoke to experts about the major challenges this tech still faces as engineers work to transition quantum computers from lab experimentation to commercial viability.</p>
<p>Chapters<br />
00:00 Introduction<br />
3:09 Quantum computing&#8217;s potential<br />
7:00 &#8211; Quantum conundrum<br />
12:37 Progress&#8230;</p>


A Practical Quantum Computer Is Coming! But When?

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<p>CNBC Africa In Conversation. Chairperson of the Royal African Society, Arunma Oteh was named FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Changemaker of the Decade at a glittering event on the 5th of March. Just before the awards event, she spoke to FORBES AFRICA Managing Editor Renuka Methil, about her recently published book &#8220;All Hands On Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets&#8221;.</p>


In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

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<p>Riaz Kara, vice president of policy at the Canada-based think tank, the Public Policy Forum, discusses what this U.S.-Canada trade war could mean for the future relationship of the two countries.</p>
<p>Watch the full video to learn more about how this trade dispute will impact consumers: https://youtu.be/sXTVwtmABXM&#8230;</p>


The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for more is Carmen Nel, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Terebinth Capital, Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Johann Els, Chief Economist, Old Mutual.</p>


Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

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<p>The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee kept its main lending rate unchanged at 7.5 per cent after three consecutive quarter-point cuts. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the reasoning and outlines the country’s economic outlook for the rest of the year.</p>


Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

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<p>CNBC Marathon explores various tech companies manufacturing chips on U.S. soil.<br />
Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix are responsible for making 90% of the world’s DRAM memory chips, and Micron is the only one based in the U.S. That’s made it the latest target of bans from China. Yet Micron is spending $115 billion to build the biggest chip project in U.S. history. CNBC visited Micron in Idaho and talked to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York to hear about the new fabs. We also asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about Micron ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.</p>
<p>Arm beat expectations in its first post-IPO earnings report in November 2023. Its low-power chip architecture is in nearly every smartphone, replaced Intel’s x86 processors in Apple’s Mac computers, and is the basis for Qualcomm’s PC processors, and Amazon’s data center chips. CNBC went to Arm in Cambridge, England, to find out how it became the year’s biggest IPO despite 20% of revenue coming from Chi&#8230;</p>


How Chips Are Made In The U.S.| CNBC Marathon

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<p>Following the recent national budget announcement by South Africa Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, the Gauteng Provincial government is ready to table its financial needs and budget allocation for 2025. How will MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile balance the budget needs as the province grapples road and infrastructural challenges in the lead up to be G20 ready?</p>


MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

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<p>Investors brace up for today’s T-bills auction where a total of 800 billion naira will be on offer. On the bond side, the DMO released the bond circular for March which shows that the government is set to borrow 300 billion naira across the 5-year and 9-year reopening papers. Kinskin Ukeje, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


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Focus On: Shaping the Future of Commerce

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

Women Transforming Africa: A Conversation on Power, Policy & Inclusion

How Japan’s largest AI unicorn is shaping the future of deep learning

Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

How much U.S.-Canada tariffs will cost Americans

The Federal Government Is Bloated – Will DOGE’s Layoffs Even Make A Dent?

Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

Why Salt Lake City Is One Of The Hottest Job And Housing Markets In The U.S.

A Practical Quantum Computer Is Coming! But When?

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties

Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

How Chips Are Made In The U.S.| CNBC Marathon

MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

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Focus On: Shaping the Future of Commerce

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

Women Transforming Africa: A Conversation on Power, Policy & Inclusion

How Japan’s largest AI unicorn is shaping the future of deep learning

Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

How much U.S.-Canada tariffs will cost Americans

The Federal Government Is Bloated – Will DOGE’s Layoffs Even Make A Dent?

Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

Why Salt Lake City Is One Of The Hottest Job And Housing Markets In The U.S.

A Practical Quantum Computer Is Coming! But When?

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties

Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

How Chips Are Made In The U.S.| CNBC Marathon

MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

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