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As the world welcomed thanksgiving Friday in the globe’s largest economy the United States of America, shoppers and travelers have hit a record high as the black Friday bug caught on with many. 

 Black Friday gets consumers on the edge as festive season kicks in

Maddalaine Ansell, Global Director for Education at British Council believes all countries around the world face the same education challenges with concerns around how young people get the knowledge and skills that they need in order to be successful

Ansell: Africa has real desire to solve its education challenges

Cocoa prices are moderately lower as an increase in cocoa supplies from Nigeria triggers long liquidation in cocoa futures. 

Can Nigeria sustain increased cocoa supplies?

The Director of Examinations, Nigeria at the British Council, Deep Adhikari says the council’s partnership with IELTS explores the changing landscape of English while noting the world needs a link language to do business, to interact. 

Adhikari: The world needs link language to do business, interact

The Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture says hyperinflation, naira devaluation and high cost of borrowing exacerbate challenges faced by businesses attempting to maintain operations.

NACCIMA: Hyperinflation, naira devaluation weigh on Nigeria

In light of renewed confidence in South Africa following stable elections and a unity government that promises growth, what prospects lie ahead for small and medium enterprises.

SA’s small business landscape: Unpacking current trends 

CNBC Africa’s Sally Sithole caught up with Dimitri Kokinos, Asset and General Manager at Sandton City. 

South Africa’s Black Friday blowout

Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Chriszelle Joseph, Senior Coverage Banker: Consumer Goods & Services, Absa CIB and Andrew Stein, Group Marketing, Massmart. 

Rethinking Black Friday: Fewer deals, more caution

CNBC Africa's Akinkumi Obakeye caught up with Fiona Wanjiku Moejes, CEO of The Mawazo Institute, to discuss collaboration and policies for an effective higher education ecosystem.

Collaboration & policies for an effective higher education ecosystem 

As BRICS rises and de-dollarization gains momentum, Africa stands at a critical crossroads, facing both opportunities and challenges. 

Africa at a crossroads in the rise of BRICS & de-dollarisation

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), in partnership with Malawi’s government and ESCOM, has launched a $20 million project to build the country’s first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lilongwe. 

Malawi’s first $20mn battery energy storage system 

South Africa’s high speed train, the Gautrain has been touting a major expansion of its 80km rail network for the past decade. 

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