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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps, we delve into the AgriTech sector. AgriTech startups in Africa attracted some significant investments, especially to expand digital agriculture platforms. This underscores the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture and food security.</p>


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Startup Caps EP4: Overview of Africa’s AgriTech sector

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<p>The NGX All-Share Index shed 1.4 per cent last week, with the consumer goods index taking the biggest hit. So far this quarter, the Banking Index has been the worst hit, down over 18 per cent in Q2. Higher yields in the fixed income market is driving sell-offs, let’s find out if this week will be more of the same as the Monetary Policy Committee begins its 2-day policy deliberations. Mukhtar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


High fixed income yields threatens equities

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<p>Nigeria has listed its April 2024 Savings Bonds worth 4.214 billion naira on the Nigerian Exchange. Meanwhile, traders at UBA expect market liquidity will wrap up the week in the negative territory and money market rates will remain high considering the FX purchase settlements. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Nigeria lists ₦4.2bn savings bonds on NGX

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<p>Traders at Access Bank anticipate continued pockets of demand on the long-end of the T-bills curve in the near term. For the bond side, there were minimal trades due to the wide bid/ask spread. Uzor Anakebe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Access: Demand to center on long-end of T-bills curve near term

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<p>The world needs visionary and transformative leaders to help navigate uncharted and complex territories. Often, this means leaders who are willing to question established norms around leadership and do things differently. This panel explores what redefining leadership looks like in action in the health space and beyond.</p>


WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Transformative Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving World

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<p>Tune in to explore empowering discussions on women&#8217;s leadership in global health! On CNBC AFRICA highlights from the WomenLift Health Global Conference 2024.</p>


WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Highlights Special

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<p>Traders at UBA expect another bearish session in the bills market as the interbank market becomes tighter after bond auction settlements. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more mid-week market updates.</p>


UBA: Tight interbank market drives bear run

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<p>As investors move to fund their bond auction settlements amid tight liquidity in the money market, traders at Access Bank say they expect the sentiments to persist. Kinskin Ukeje, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market update.</p>


Tight liquidity dampens sentiment

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<p>In 2023, 16 per cent of the total venture capital in Africa was directed towards women-led enterprises, emphasizing a shift towards gender equity in the business landscape. In this episode of Startup Caps, we take a deeper look into gender lens investing.</p>


Startup Caps EP3: Gender lens investing

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<p>Analysts at Meristem expect the bearish mood in the Nigerian equities market to persist and do not foresee any positive triggers that could sway the market direction into the green zone. Meanwhile, the securities firm notes the bond auction holding today might hinder flow of funds into the local bourse. Esther Otusanya, Senior Investment Research Analyst at Meristem joins CNBC Africa for more market updates as the earnings release frenzy simmers down.</p>


Will Nigeria’s equities go cautious on earnings wrap up?

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<p>Funding pressures eased at the interbank window as system liquidity improves. Meanwhile, Traders at Access Bank say investors continue to exit their winnings in the T-bills secondary market following this week’s Primary Market Auction. For the bond side, the market maintains a cautious trading approach due to next week’s 450-billion-naira auction. Oladimeji Obasa, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Funding pressures ease at interbank window

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<p>Shaping the Future of a Connected Africa, under the theme &#8216;Unlocking Growth Beyond Connectivity&#8217; looks at best practices to spearhead opportunities in Africa to use technology to improve economic opportunities. This thought leadership panel brings voices from different regions on how to shape Africa’s digital futures leadership.</p>


Connected Africa Summit 2024: Thought Leaders Voices: Shaping Africa’s Digital Future

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<p>In the second episode of STARTUP CAPS, we unpack where the capital is going when it comes to new ventures in Africa. We take a deeper look into the fintech sector, which attracted a whopping $641 million in investments across the continent in 2023.</p>


Startup Caps EP2: Fintech opportunities in the digital era of AI

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<p>Traders at UBA say minimal activity is seen on selected maturities as today’s ₦179.36 billion T-bills auction takes centre stage. Meanwhile, cherry-picking activities are seen across the bond curve. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Investors await outcome of primary auction

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<p>Investors continue to assess their next moves as more earnings results filter in. Meanwhile, the Nigerian equity market is recording its first weekly gain after losing 3.54 trillion naira in April. Ekene Oyeka, Securities Trader at Norrenberger joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Will Q1’24 earnings sustain equities rebound?

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<p>The key focus areas revolve around unlocking the potential of Africa&#8217;s digital networks to drive economic growth through e-commerce. Currently, Africa is experiencing a digital revolution, with increasing internet penetration and mobile connectivity driving the growth of online commerce. Interventions have included efforts to improve digital infrastructure, promote digital literacy and create enabling environments for e-commerce businesses.</p>


Connected Africa Summit 2024: Digital Trade & E-Commerce: Unlocking Strength in Our Network

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<p>Traders at UBA say the bond market is closing the week with mixed sentiments and a handful on interest seen on the 2027s and 2034 papers. For the T-bills side, demand is seen on the short to mid end of the curve with improved supply seen on the long end of the curve. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


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Startup Caps EP4: Overview of Africa’s AgriTech sector

High fixed income yields threatens equities

Nigeria lists ₦4.2bn savings bonds on NGX

Access: Demand to center on long-end of T-bills curve near term

WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Transformative Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving World

WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Highlights Special

UBA: Tight interbank market drives bear run

Tight liquidity dampens sentiment

Startup Caps EP3: Gender lens investing

Will Nigeria’s equities go cautious on earnings wrap up?

Funding pressures ease at interbank window

Connected Africa Summit 2024: Thought Leaders Voices: Shaping Africa’s Digital Future

Startup Caps EP2: Fintech opportunities in the digital era of AI

UBA: Investors await outcome of primary auction

Will Q1’24 earnings sustain equities rebound?

Connected Africa Summit 2024: Digital Trade & E-Commerce: Unlocking Strength in Our Network

UBA: Interest seen on 2027, 2034 bonds

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Startup Caps EP4: Overview of Africa’s AgriTech sector

High fixed income yields threatens equities

Nigeria lists ₦4.2bn savings bonds on NGX

Access: Demand to center on long-end of T-bills curve near term

WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Transformative Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving World

WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Highlights Special

UBA: Tight interbank market drives bear run

Tight liquidity dampens sentiment

Startup Caps EP3: Gender lens investing

Will Nigeria’s equities go cautious on earnings wrap up?

Funding pressures ease at interbank window

Connected Africa Summit 2024: Thought Leaders Voices: Shaping Africa’s Digital Future

Startup Caps EP2: Fintech opportunities in the digital era of AI

UBA: Investors await outcome of primary auction

Will Q1’24 earnings sustain equities rebound?

Connected Africa Summit 2024: Digital Trade & E-Commerce: Unlocking Strength in Our Network

UBA: Interest seen on 2027, 2034 bonds

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