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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. 

Fihla: S.Africa an important gateway to African markets 

Renewable energy supply in South African needs to be accelerated for it to meet future energy demands. As it stands, generation is only expected to meet current demands by 2024, according to a joint presentation by Standard Bank and Cresco. 

Modernising South Africa’s power landscape 

As African countries continue to embrace fintech, the continent is at the cusp of becoming a a formidable force in attracting digital payment platforms. 

Unlocking digital financial services for Africa's growth

The global coalition of school meals is rallying local governments in Africa to step up and prioritize funding to tackle the food security challenges facing a number of countries in Africa. 

Finland to increase financial support for global school meals coalition

Kenya’s electricity generating company KenGen, has posted a 35 per cent rise in net earnings to hit Ksh6.79 billion on the back of high energy demand. 

KenGen posts 35% surge in net earnings

Despite reporting higher revenues, brewery giants in Nigeria recorded a loss in third-quarter earnings driven by rising input costs, exchange rate fluctuations, and inflation among others. 

Macro headwinds impact profits of brewery giants

Nigeria hopes to push its remittance inflows to as high as one billion dollars through International Money Transfer Operators. Meanwhile, the country’s external reserves stood at 39.4 billion dollars as of October 24.

Will higher remittance inflow drive stability?

The Chief Economist of the Africa Export-Import Bank, Yemi Kale reiterates the importance of the AfCFTA to Africa, growth and development. 

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