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CNBC Africa spoke to Mary Vilakazi, Group CEO, FirstRand on the progress made in South Africa’s economic reforms.  

Reflecting on the progress of S.Africa’s economic reforms

A new asset class has come to town in South Africa that aims to solve some of the illiquidity challenges by investors in private equity and alternative investments. 

New asset class launched in South Africa 

2025 could be another bumpy year for the global economy with the majority of chief economists surveyed in a World Economic Forum survey expecting conditions to weaken.

World Economic Forum’s outlook for 2025

To help us understand her take of how policy may unfold, CNBC Africa is joined by Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist, Momentum.

Momentum’s 2025 market and economic outlook

South Africa's top government and business leaders convened at a Pre-World Economic Forum Annual Meeting breakfast in Sandton earlier today. 

Accelerating public-private partnership in S.Africa’s economy

African countries import more than $100 billion in food imports annually a pattern that the African Union says ought to change. 

Africa needs a regional approach to bolster food security

The Ugandan government has announced its intention to forfeit introduction of new taxes in the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Uganda slows down on new taxes as government prepares for 2025-2026 fiscal budget

With a 56.17 per cent rally in 2024, making it the best performing equities market, analysts say they expect the Ghana Stock Exchange to sustain the gains this year driven by robust corporate earnings, improved investors sentiments. 

Will Ghana stock market sustain 2024 rally?

Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, believes the rising global demand for critical minerals will shape the future of the mining sector.

Ahmad: Global demand for critical minerals to shape future of mining sector

Analysts expect inflation to moderate to around 25 to 27 per cent by the end of this year as the Monetary Policy Committee says it will continue with orthodox policies and price stability. 

Inflation target: Analysing Nigeria MPC likely next move

Supply Chain Africa believes regional initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area, geopolitical realignment and BRICS influence are among top 5 dynamics that will shape security and supply chains in Sub-Saharan Africa this year. 

Adeleke: AfCFTA, geopolitical shifts to shape SSA security & supply chains in 2025

CNBC Africa’s Zanele Morrison is joined by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor, Cape Town for more. 

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