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OPEC+ is considering postponing its oil output hike due to start in January for the first quarter of next year as it gets set to hold further talks on this and other options ahead of its delayed policy meeting on Thursday. 

Is OPEC+ likely to postpone output hike in Q1’25?

Eze Onyekpere, Lead Director at the Center for Social Justice joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Minimum wage: Nigeria Labour Congress begins strike

Political parties and their presidential candidates have signed a peace pact as Ghanaians get set to head to the polls this weekend. 

Ghana decides 2024: Special voting begins after peace pact

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 4.5 points in November 2024, pointing to some loss of momentum in the recovery seen over the last two months. 

Absa's Purchasing Managers Index drops to 48.1 points

South Africa has in recent years experienced both electricity and water shedding, highlighting the urgent need for better water management and sustainability. 

Africa faces looming water scarcity crisis

AlexForbes has reported a strong financial performance for the six months ending September 2024, with a 12 per cent increase in operating income. 

AlexForbes interim profit from operations up 13%

Nedbank’s fourth quarter local market outlook estimates that the current structural changes in the domestic economy could push the potential growth in the economy above 3.5 per cent per annum by 2027. 

Nedbank’s 2025 economic outlook for South Africa

The East African Community marked its 25th anniversary on November 30, 2024, with Kenya’s President William Ruto elected as Chair. 

EAC at 25 & Kenya's leadership in shaping the region's future

Over two decades, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has invested over $110 billion, saving 25 million lives and transforming healthcare systems in Africa. 

Investments in combating HIV/AIDS & PEPFAR’S $110bn legacy

As businesses face pressure to do more with less, human resources technology is transforming human resources into a strategic driver. From streamlining tasks to enhancing engagement, automation is boosting efficiency and delivering measurable ROI. 

Leveraging HR tech to drive automation and business efficiency

Earlier this week the Central Bank of Lesotho lowered their  interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.50 per cent per annum citing the alignment with prevailing domestic economic conditions and the broader regional monetary policy environment. 

Central Bank of Lesotho cuts repo rate by 25bps to 7.5%

CNBC Africa spoke with the Chair of the taskforce, Leila Fourie, Group CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 

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