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Africa's gaming industry generated $1.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for 90 per cent of the total. The sector is growing six times faster than the global average. 

African gaming industry hits $1.8bn, mobile gaming leads growth 

To unpack more on this, CNBC Africa is joined by William Odhiambo Ramogi, an Economist and CEO Elim Capital. 

State of Kenya’s economy

Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has unanimously voted to take a hold stance all key policy parameter. How much impact will this have on the Treasury bills market? 

How Nigeria's MPC hold stance will impact markets

Joining CNBC Africa for a focus on Southern Africa’s macro economic and investment picture is Celio Hamide, Head of Sales and Global Markets Mozambique at Standard Bank. 

Standard Bank’s economic outlook for Mozambique

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Mike Fraser, CEO, Gold Fields for more on the company’s full-year performance. 

Gold Fields FY24 HEPS jumps 41%

Women’s active involvement in economic initiatives can grow African nations if progressive laws are put in place. With more conflict erupting various parts of Africa, women remain the most vulnerable groupings. 

Tackling women's economic participation & how Africa can drive GDP growth

Kenya has made remarkable strides in electrification increasing access from 29 per cent to 75 per cent placing the country among the leading in investing in power connectivity. 

Kenya inks multi-billion deal with World Bank to increase renewable power

The ever-growing urban population is creating a huge investment gap in urban cities solutions across Africa. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Taoufik Aboudia, Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Business Factory for more. 

Morocco businesses eyeing investments in Sub-Saharan Africa urban cities

Data from Stears Africa Capital report shows that in 2024, debt and structured financing became a more prominent feature of the landscape with Southern and East Africa continuing to lead in deal volume. 

Stears: New energy & infrastructure deals change balance in West Africa 

Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment to provide Artificial Intelligence skilling for 1 million Nigerians. 

Microsoft invests $1mn to drive AI skills for Nigerians

Data from Africa: The Big Deal shows 40 startups in Africa announced a total of $289 million in funding in January this year, with equity financing dominating. 

Will African startups sustain funding momentum?

Industries such as Tooling, Die and Mould are seen as critical enablers of industrial manufacturing which supports key sectors such as automotive, aerospace and general engineering. 

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