executive

Africa’s tourism sector recorded a 96 per cent recovery just last year alone and this is according to the 2024 United Nations Tourism Report. 

Enhanced connectivity boosts Seychelles tourism

CNBC Africa is joined by Dr Oscar Van Heerden from the African Diplomacy and Leadership at UJ for this discussion. 

SONA 2025: Unpacking President Ramaphosa's reform agenda for economic growth 

Kenya Power is advancing clean energy, grid stability, and rural electrification while maximizing profitability. 

Kenya Power CEO on enhancing energy access and stability

In 2024, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) achieved significant growth, with market capitalization reaching TZS17.86 trillion, marking a 22.3 per cent increase from TZS 14.61 trillion in 2023.

DSE CEO talks boosting investments and expanding listings

Botswana's economic growth has slowed in recent years, primarily due to its heavy reliance on the diamond industry which has seen declining prices and weaker global demand. 

Stanbic Bank’s 2025 economic outlook for Botswana

Global central banks, including the Fed, ECB, SARB, and BOE have recently made their monetary policy decisions with most cutting interest rates to counter slowing economic growth while carefully monitoring inflation risks. 

Global central banks decide 

The Namibian Stock Exchange which recently rebranded to Namibia Securities Exchange plays a pivotal role in Namibia’s financial landscape, offering a platform for capital raising, investment growth, and regional market integration. 

Namibia Securities Exchange CEO on expanding product offerings

Fintech group, Lesaka Technologies, has published its results for the second quarter of its 2025 financial year, beating its profitability guidance and reaffirming its full year guidance for 2025. 

Lesaka Technologies reports 42% net revenue growth in Q2’25

Mining Indaba roots for regional development of strong value chains

The Central Bank of Kenya has stepped in to ease the cost of borrowing by cutting the base lending rate to 10.75 per cent in what has been cited as a huge relief to the economy. 

Kenya cuts base lending rate to 10.75% 

Kenya’s Central Bank Governor, Kamau Thugge has raised the red flag for non-compliance of banks that have failed to conform to the new rate caps citing they will be conducting market inspection among commercial banks to ensure adherence. 

CBK Governor warns banks over non-compliance on interest rates

The cost of importing goods into Nigeria is set to rise as the Nigeria Customs Service implements a new four percent charge on the Free On-Board Value of imports. 

EXECUTIVE