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As the global drive towards cutting down carbon emissions gather’s steam innovative solutions have been touted as a sure way of accelerating the fight against pollution. 

Startup firm bets on new tech to cut carbon emissions

Kenya’s markets were rattled as the Supreme Court issued a verdict approving the reinstatement of the Finance Act of 2023 after the 2024 Finance Bill was dropped after widespread protests over glaring taxation proposals. 

Kenya’s apex court approves Finance Act 2023 

Sebastien Boreux, a Sovereign Analyst at S&P Global Ratings, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the details.

S&P assigns 'B-/B' sovereign ratings to Chad with stable outlook  

As sub-nationals in Nigeria approve the implementation of the new minimum wage, analysts have raised concerns over fiscal space. 

Will fiscal space of Nigeria’s sub-nationals absorb more spending?

Analysts say the 783-million-dollar acquisition of Eni’s Subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Oil Company by Oando, puts the oil firm as the first indigenous company to be elevated to the status of a major IOC with complete control of producing assets. 

Will Nigeria’s indigenous oil firms lead IOC status?

Norrenberger has listed its Islamic and Turbo Mutual Funds on the Nigerian Exchange citing the funds’ maturity level and growth potential for investors. 

Norrenberger lists mutual funds on NGX

George Hampton, the Executive Director for Global Policy and Multilateral Initiatives at The UN Foundation, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion the progress of the pact and more.

How can the pact of the future deliver for everyone?

CNBC Africa is joined by Waldo Marcus, Industry Principal at TPN, MRI Software and Billy Joubert, Senior Associate Director, Deloitte Africa for this discussion. 

Godongwana to table first mini-budget under SA’s unity government

As the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture in Washington, DC, draws to a close, Denys Denya, Executive Vice President at Africa Export-Import Bank, emphasized the insights offered by the speaker of the year, Yemi Osinbanjo. 

Unity for a sustainable energy future in Africa

On October 29, 2024, Kenya's Supreme Court reinstated the long awaited 2023 Finance Act ruling, which now allows the government to collect taxes, including a 16 per cent VAT on fuel and 1.5 per cent housing levy. 

Kenya's Supreme Court reinstates Finance Act 2023

Having a one Africa network will reshape Africa's telecommunications landscape, positioning it as a catalyst for economic growth, digital transformation, and continental integration.

Unleashing Africa’s socio-economic power via one Africa network

Around 19 CEOs of the largest listed companies on the JSE are currently in New York for the SA Investor Tomorrow Conference. 

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