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<p>The World Economic Forum welcomed global leaders and industry experts to respond to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition. This Focus On segment will highlight what South Africa&#8217;s finance sector is looking to achieve at the WEF2025.</p>


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Focus On WEF 2025: Old Mutual CEO: South Africa is open for business

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<p>This Focus On segment puts Africa&#8217;s infrastructure opportunities on the spotlight. We speak to key industry experts at the World Economic Forum to find out what international investors are looking for to invest in Africa&#8217;s infrastructure.</p>


Focus On WEF 2025: Addressing Africa’s infrastructure challenges

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<p>Standard Bank Chief Executive Officer, Sim Tshabalala says Africa needs to negotiate smartly in order to realise full value from its ownership of the critical minerals needed for the green transition and other technologies. He spoke to CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa in Davos Switzerland, where the 55th annual meetings of the World Economic Forum just concluded.</p>


Standard Bank’s Tshabalala: Africans must focus on own priorities

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa’s efforts to woo investors at this year&#8217;s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.</p>


S.Africa President addresses media in Davos

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<p>The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) was one of the many South African organizations attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. We catch up with some of South Africa&#8217;s key messaging at the Forum.</p>


Focus On WEF 2025: Gauteng prepares to host G20 Summit

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<p>On the side-lines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters sat down for an extended conversation with Duma Boko, Botswana&#8217;s newly elected President on advancing Africa’s economy and governance, as well as promoting intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.</p>


Botswana’s Duma Boko sets out his vision for the economy, implores young people to build Africa

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<p>Coming from the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, we bring messages from two key South African business leaders around positioning the country on the global stage. Key themes are plans for the G20 Summit, energy, infrastructure, technology and encouraging young entrepreneurs.</p>


Focus On: Elevating South Africa at the World Economic Forum 2025

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<p>Affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is critical for economic growth. Access to cleaner and alternative energy sources relies on long-term investments and policy structures to ensure that these projects are bankable and beneficial to close Africa&#8217;s energy poverty gap. In the build up to Africa Energy Indaba this Focus On will bring insights to gas as a source of energy.</p>


Focus On Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Igniting the Power Revolution

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<p>SMEs have the potential to harness the power of technological innovations to level the playing field with larger retailers. As digital transformation continues to revolutionize, adopting the right technologies can present significant growth opportunities. This Focus On will highlight the potential of digital transformation for SMEs.</p>


Focus On: Empowering SMEs through tech adoption

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<p>Africa is the world’s fastest-growing fintech market, driven by South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya. With a 32 per cent annual growth rate, the sector is set to reach $65 billion by 2030. This episode of Focus On explores insights on strengthening the continent’s economy through financial inclusion, digital payments and initiatives such as the African Fintech Accelerator Programme. Aida Diarra, Senior Vice-President of Visa Sub-Saharan Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Focus On: Africa fintech landscape

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<p>In this compelling fireside chat, six esteemed African Union Commissioners delve into the continent’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. From economic integration and renewable energy to health equity, education, and peacebuilding, discover how these leaders are charting a transformative path for Africa’s sustainable growth and resilience.</p>


Shaping Africa’s Future: Insights from AU on growth, sustainability & security

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<p>Candidates vying for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission elaborate on their vision and strategies for implementing Africa’s Agenda 2063 and driving Africa’s transformative vision for a prosperous, united, and peaceful Africa, driven by its own people, and influential in global affairs.</p>


Focus On: Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate

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<p>South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago reflects on 2024 and says the process of lowering the country&#8217;s inflation target must be allowed to run its course. He spoke to CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fifi Peters at the bank&#8217;s headquarters in Pretoria.</p>


SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago on 2024 reflections, 2025 outlook

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<p>CNBC Africa is joined by Zaynab Hoosen, Africa Analyst, Pangea Risk, Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst, Oxford Economics and Charlie Robertson, Head of Macro Strategy, FIM Partners UK Ltd for this discussion.</p>


Africa’s record election year

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<p>AI is reshaping the commercial landscape for telecom companies. Leveraging AI optimizes individual transactions, can boost customer engagement, and has the potential reduce operational costs. This Focus On will highlight how integrated AI and telcos are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in their business.</p>


Focus On: Unlocking the power of AI in telecommunications

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo is joined by Luncedo Mtwentwe, Business Advisory Expert, Vantage Advisory for this discussion.</p>


Africa Side Hustle: SA influencers: Mastering tax basics for your side hustle

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<p>The mining industry is set for transformational change as the world responds to the climate crisis and transition to green energy. In the buildup to the Future Minerals Forum to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in January, CNBC Africa brings you insights from industry experts on the FMF Report on Shaping the Future of Minerals: Unlocking mineral supply for global development and the energy transition.</p>


Southern Africa

Focus On WEF 2025: Old Mutual CEO: South Africa is open for business

Focus On WEF 2025: Addressing Africa’s infrastructure challenges

Standard Bank’s Tshabalala: Africans must focus on own priorities

S.Africa President addresses media in Davos

Focus On WEF 2025: Gauteng prepares to host G20 Summit

Botswana’s Duma Boko sets out his vision for the economy, implores young people to build Africa

Focus On: Elevating South Africa at the World Economic Forum 2025

Focus On Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Igniting the Power Revolution

Focus On: Empowering SMEs through tech adoption

Focus On: Africa fintech landscape

Shaping Africa’s Future: Insights from AU on growth, sustainability & security

Focus On: Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate

SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago on 2024 reflections, 2025 outlook

Africa’s record election year

Focus On: Unlocking the power of AI in telecommunications

Africa Side Hustle: SA influencers: Mastering tax basics for your side hustle

Shaping the future of minerals: Unlocking mineral supply for global development & energy transition

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Southern Africa

Focus On WEF 2025: Old Mutual CEO: South Africa is open for business

Focus On WEF 2025: Addressing Africa’s infrastructure challenges

Standard Bank’s Tshabalala: Africans must focus on own priorities

S.Africa President addresses media in Davos

Focus On WEF 2025: Gauteng prepares to host G20 Summit

Botswana’s Duma Boko sets out his vision for the economy, implores young people to build Africa

Focus On: Elevating South Africa at the World Economic Forum 2025

Focus On Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Igniting the Power Revolution

Focus On: Empowering SMEs through tech adoption

Focus On: Africa fintech landscape

Shaping Africa’s Future: Insights from AU on growth, sustainability & security

Focus On: Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate

SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago on 2024 reflections, 2025 outlook

Africa’s record election year

Focus On: Unlocking the power of AI in telecommunications

Africa Side Hustle: SA influencers: Mastering tax basics for your side hustle

Shaping the future of minerals: Unlocking mineral supply for global development & energy transition

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