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<p>The hydrogen economy will contribute approximately 3.6 per cent to South Africa’s GDP and will have created approximately 360,000 jobs by 2050. But with funding removed from USA, how will the private sector be ready to bolster this sector? Join CNBC Africa as experts from the hydrogen value chain provide actionable input to bolster the hydrogen economy and to meet the 2050 Net Zero goal.</p>


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Leveraging on Private Sector to Bolster Hydrogen Economy

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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>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>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>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>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>Highlights from the glittering 10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards, which drew winners and attendees from across Africa and the diaspora to Pretoria, South Africa. We bring you some of the best moments from the red carpet and 16 categories &#8211; from a 12-year-old Young Achiever to the Lifetime Achievement and Changemaker of the Decade Awards.</p>


10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

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<p>Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better. In this episode we speak to Louise Arbour.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

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<p>The global economic landscape is set for significant shifts in 2025, fuelled by changing market dynamics, and structural transformations across industries. In this episode of Focus On, we explore the trends driving spending momentum worldwide and examine how industries can capitalize on emerging opportunities.</p>


Focus On: Visa’s 2025 Global Economic Outlook

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<p>From the Host Country Agreement by Nigeria for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings to an exclusive walkthrough of the African Medical Centre of Excellence construction site ahead of its June 2025 launch, catch the special highlights on the conversations, update and developments only on CNBC Africa.</p>


Focus On Afreximbank: African Medical Centre of Excellence unveils construction milestones

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<p>In this exclusive Invest Rwanda Special, Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, shares insights into the nation’s ambitious growth strategy for 2025-2030, with a focus on the NTSE2 (National Transformation Strategy 2). He outlines Rwanda’s roadmap for sustainable development, investment opportunities, and the path to a prosperous future.</p>


Invest Rwanda Special: Vision 2030 – One-on-one with RDB CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika

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<p>Transcending Boundaries features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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<p>The 5th Finance in Common Summit unites global leaders, public development banks, and the private sector to reimagine and reshape sustainable finance. This Focus On will bring some key voices from the event to elaborate on current the challenges and the best way forwards to take the charge for sustainable growth.</p>


Focus On: Finance in Common Summit: Fostering Multilateralism and Global Cooperation

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<p>As digital payments surge, so does the need for stronger security and seamless transactions. This Focus On explores the evolving risk landscape, fraud prevention strategies, and Visa’s role in shaping the future of payments.</p>


VISA CEMEA Security Summit 2025: The future of Digital Payments & Security

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey brings promising news: the national unemployment rate has dropped to 31.9 per cent, with youth unemployment also on the decline. This positive trend is partly driven by the thriving township economy, which is fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.<br />
On this episode of Africa Side Hustle, we&#8217;re diving into the vibrant world of side hustles in South Africa&#8217;s townships. We&#8217;ll explore the opportunities, challenges, and success stories that are shaping this dynamic sector. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Bulelani Balabala, founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance and CEO of Intercessor Army Franchising and Ndumiso Zulu, CEO of Masisizane Fund.</p>


Africa Side Hustle: South Africa’s billion-rand township opportunity

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<p>In this episode of State of Africa, we explore how the private sector and financial institutions can achieve positive change by investing in forcibly displaced and host communities. Solutions and opportunities present immense potential for Africa’s growth.</p>


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Leveraging on Private Sector to Bolster Hydrogen Economy

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

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

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

Focus On: Visa’s 2025 Global Economic Outlook

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Invest Rwanda Special: Vision 2030 – One-on-one with RDB CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Focus On: Finance in Common Summit: Fostering Multilateralism and Global Cooperation

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