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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>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 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>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>In this segment of CNBC Africa In Conversation we speak to the Chairman of Exxaro and Telkom, Geoffrey Qhena about South Africa&#8217;s thorny relationship with the United States, strategies South Africa should pursue during these challenging times and how to strengthen the collaboration between the private and the government.</p>


In Conversation with the Chairman of Exxaro and Telkom, Geoffrey Qhena

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<p>Three-times Grammy Award winner from Africa, flautist Wouter Kellerman, speaks to FORBES AFRICA Editor Renuka Methil about his late-blooming music career, creative collaboration in the industry and insights into the business of music.</p>


The CNBC Africa Conversation with Flautist Wouter Kellerman

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<p>The seventh edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference is set to take place in Windhoek, Namibia. This annual event will gather government decision-makers, industry leaders and investors to drive industry growth as well as to focus on key milestones and strategic moves toward establishing Namibia as a leading energy hub.</p>


Focus On: Namibia International Energy Conference 2025

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<p>In this Focus On special we place Absa&#8217;s sustainable financial interest in the spotlight. We found out what how important Africa&#8217;s mineral and metals are to speed up the green transition journey and where Absa&#8217;s interests lie.</p>


Focus On: Driving the future of green energy forward

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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>


Leveraging on Private Sector to Bolster Hydrogen Economy

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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>


Africa Side Hustle: Shining the spotlight on entertainment

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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>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>Africa&#8217;s largest mobile phone company MTN Group reports 2024 earnings this week amid improving macroeconomic environments in its key markets. While earnings at the headline level are expected to decline, an adjustment of tariffs in its key Nigeria market, and recovering economic activity in South Africa, Ghana and Uganda among others, promises a strong underlying performance, according to President &#038; CEO Ralph Mupita.</p>


MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

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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>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 financial industry shaky, focus on resilience, says ex-CBK Governor

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s first budget under the government of national unity comes against a backdrop of sanctions and tariffs imposed by the United States, the country&#8217;s No.2 trading partner. How will Finance Minister Enock Godongwana plug the gaps in funding after the partial withdrawal of aid, and where will the growth come from as President Donald Trump taxes the world for America&#8217;s growth? Be sure to watch CNBC Africa where these and other questions will be debated by industry leaders.</p>


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Gauteng Investment Conference 2025: Highlights Special

Focus On Enaex Africa: Mining and Technology

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

In Conversation with the Chairman of Exxaro and Telkom, Geoffrey Qhena

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Flautist Wouter Kellerman

Focus On: Namibia International Energy Conference 2025

Focus On: Driving the future of green energy forward

Leveraging on Private Sector to Bolster Hydrogen Economy

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

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

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

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South Africa’s 2025 Budget Insights

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Eye on OR Tambo SEZ: Exploring the GIC investment journey

Gauteng Investment Conference 2025: Highlights Special

Focus On Enaex Africa: Mining and Technology

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

In Conversation with the Chairman of Exxaro and Telkom, Geoffrey Qhena

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Flautist Wouter Kellerman

Focus On: Namibia International Energy Conference 2025

Focus On: Driving the future of green energy forward

Leveraging on Private Sector to Bolster Hydrogen Economy

Africa Side Hustle: Shining the spotlight on entertainment

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

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

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

Focus On: Visa’s 2025 Global Economic Outlook

Africa Business Weekly: Africa financial industry shaky, focus on resilience, says ex-CBK Governor

South Africa’s 2025 Budget Insights

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