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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the Standard Bank have partnered on an initiative that is aimed at fostering stronger trade and investment ties between South Africa and the City of Atlanta. Luthando Vuba, Group Head for Internat

Atlanta Phambili initiative boosts US-South Africa economic ties 

CNBC Africa spoke to Spiros Fatouros CEO, Marsh Mclennan. 

World Economic Forum's survey reveals business leaders top concerns 

Afrimat, the JSE-listed mid-tier mining and materials company has released the findings of its third quarter Afrimat Construction Index.

Afrimat Construction Index extends upward trend in Q3

Bank of America has released its 2025 Metals and Mining Outlook, writing the following “ Macro uncertainty prevails, so cyclical mined commodities may decline in the first quarter of 2025. 

BofA’s 2025 metals & mining outlook

The performance of offshore investments in Kenya in 2024 reflects a mixed yet promising landscape, shaped by both domestic and global economic trends. 

Kenya offshore investments performance update

East Africa's mobile money transactions declined by approximately 0.61 per cent, from $491 billion in 2022 to $488 billion in 2023. 

Digital payments vital for SME growth & financial inclusion in East Africa

Tanzania’s financial markets are gaining momentum with CRDB’s first infrastructure bond, "Samia," offering an attractive interest rate of 12 per cent per annum. 

Tanzania market status as TZS gains over 3% in two months

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zanaco at the 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days in Rabat, Morocco. 

Zanaco CEO on key aims at Africa's investment market place

Tiger Brands has reported a 4 per cent increase in full-year earnings, driven by price hikes to offset rising input costs and gains from the sale of its noncore assets. 

Tiger Brands full-year revenue up 1% to R37.7bn

Africa’s private sector stands at opportune moment with a 1.4 billion population, this presents a competitive advantage for the 3.5 trillion-dollar economy. 

Private sector key to building pan-African value chains

All eyes on Kenya as the Monetary Policy Committee meets on the 5th of December. The last MPC held in October saw the bank cut rates by 75 basis points from 12.75 per cent to 12 per cent marking the biggest cut since Covid 19. 

Kenya’s MPC meeting sparks market jitters ahead of decision

The Managing Director and CEO of Aradel Holdings, Adegbite Falade says the Nigerian Content Act is working which goes beyond the proliferation of Nigerian companies’ footprints to deepening capacity for indigenous players. 

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