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Shipping is central to global trade and it is at the fore front of the continent’s blue economy. The shipping industry is responsible for 3 per cent of emissions globally. 

How African countries can gain billions in a global shipping levy

Africa’s energy transition will require strong investment commitment if the continent is to attain net zero emissions. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke exclusively to Manish Pant, Executive Vice President for Schneider Electric. 

East Africa’s renewable energy investment opportunities

Juliet Ehimuan, the Founder of Beyond Limits Africa says Africa needs to take advantage of its population and market opportunity by attracting investment in technology.

Ehimuan: Africa needs to attract more investments in tech, digital economy

Ecobank Group has seen its Profits in 2024 rise by 16 per cent to 333 million dollars. Net revenue rose 18 per cent to 2.1 billion dollars at constant currency, driven by stable and recurring fee and commission income growth. 

Ecobank Group reports 16% rise in profit in FY'24

The Chief Financial Officer at Afentra, Anastasia Deulina, says scaling oil production in Congo requires significant investment and time. 

Deulina: Scaling oil production in Congo requires investment, time

Director at the Lagos Business School Family Business, Okey Nwuke says family businesses need to be more strategic with their succession plans and preparing the next generation for leadership by balancing the need for innovation with traditions.

Nwuke: Family business leadership is about stewardship

The South African Reserve Bank’s Biennial Research Conference in Cape Town continues talks for a second day now, as regional central bank governors and financial policy makers meet to discuss a new era of inflation-targeting regime. 

SARB research conference unpacks living with inflation targeting

The gas sector faces evolving challenges and opportunities, requiring strategic investments and fiscal reforms to stay competitive. 

Enhancing fiscal and licensing efficiency for Africa’s gas sector investment

Digital financial solutions (DFS) are playing a crucial role in driving financial inclusion, especially in emerging economies, by enabling access to financial services for underserved populations. 

How digital financial solutions are fueling financial inclusion & economic growth

DIB Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has posted a profit of 103.4 million Kenyan shillings for 2024, a sharp rebound from a 256 million loss last year, driven by customer confidence in Shariah-compliant banking and strategic expansion.

DIB Bank Kenya reports KES103.4mn profit in 2024, marking a 140% turnaround

CNBC Africa is joined by Musenge Komeki, Head of Sales: Global Markets Division, Stanbic Bank Zambia.

Zambia experiences first slowdown in inflation since June 2023

The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons announced that the upcoming 2025 licensing round will focus on onshore blocks in the country’s continental basin. 

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