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Africa’s energy transition is anchored in four essential pillars: investments, integration, infrastructure and governance. 

Investments, integration, infrastructure & governance to drive Rwanda's energy transition

South Africa's civil engineering profession is crucial for infrastructure development but faces a significant skills shortage, where the lack of experienced professionals is compounded by an ageing workforce and the emigration of professionals. 

Digging S.Africa's engineering skills paucity 

As climate impacts worsen, developing countries are grappling with rising debt and limited fiscal space. 

World Bank, IMF & G20 in diagnostic mode as climate impacts accelerate and finance gap grows

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Victor Mupunga, Head of Research: Private Clients, Old Mutual Wealth for this discussion. 

U.S tech investments: Finding alpha 

The African continent risks losing about $10 trillion in financial crimes linked to cyber-attacks if the continent does not step up it’s preparedness. 

Cyber crime surge threatens Africa’s economic growth

Ethiopia’s economy is projected to grow by 8.4 per cent this year with services industry turbo-charging growth. 

Ethiopia set to roll out new SME law to spur enterprises

Investors remained jittery as markets continued to rally as the U.S elections enter fever pitch. Regional markets have largely remained stable with currency markets pricing in big moves. 

Rwanda market update

Fitch Ratings says Nigeria's large economy, relatively developed and liquid domestic debt market and large oil and gas reserves are major drivers for a B- rating by Fitch. 

Fitch affirms Nigeria at B-, positive outlook  

Data by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that sub-nationals in Nigeria saw a 26 per cent rise in Internally Generated Revenue in 2023, with Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, and Rivers states recording the highest IGR.

How will Nigeria’s sub-nationals sustain IGR drive?

Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, the Founder of Art X Lagos, says there’s an opportunity for artists in Nigeria and Africa to put themselves on a global scene by promoting pieces that speak to the African continent. 

Peterside-Schwebig: ART X Lagos bridges gap in Africa’s narrative

Adedapo Adelegan, former President of the Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.

Deepening UK-Nigeria relations

It's the eve of the US presidential elections as the candidates take their campaigns to the swing states. 

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