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South Africa's current inflation target range, established in 2000, is between 3 per cent and 6 per cent, with the SARB aiming for a midpoint of 4.5 per cent. 

Rethinking South Africa’s inflation target

Focused on addressing local challenges and fostering inclusive, sustainable solutions, the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI prioritizes gender equity and the role of mobile network operators in scaling AI innovations. 

Scaling AI innovations and promoting gender equity in LMICs

Africa faces health challenges, from neglected diseases to pandemic preparedness. The World Health Organisation's "100-Day Mission" aims to accelerate the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments. 

Scaling diagnostics, manufacturing, and health security in Africa

Ignite Power has acquired 100 per cent of ENGIE Energy Access, forming Africa’s largest distributed renewable energy (DRE) provider. 

Ignite Power signs agreement to acquire 100% of ENGIE Energy Access

The rand is steady after President Cyril Ramaphosa said his government would launch a second wave of reforms to try to boost economic growth. 

South African rand trajectory in 2025

Prescient Investment Management expects SA equities to play catch-up as global investment prospects diverge. Seeiso Matlanyane, Head of Equities, Prescient Investment Management joins CNBC Africa for more. 

South African equities market outlook for 2025 

Investment in setting up a proper five-star golf course is set to place Rwanda among top destinations for golfing in East Africa. This is set to grow the sport in the country as the country angles to attract the continent’s business leaders. 

Rwanda’s golfing scene attracting new businesses 

East Africa’s education sector is buzzing as investors look to tap immeasurable opportunities in the private education space. 

Investing in Africa’s education sector

Data by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission shows that the cost of producing crude oil in the country has risen to about 40 dollars per barrel. 

Addressing Nigeria's rising crude production cost

The Managing Director of W Hospitality Group, Trevor Ward says for the first time in many years, hotels are achieving above-inflation increases in revenues, essential for a profitable and sustainable business. 

Ward: Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia and Cape Verde top markets for future development

PwC in its Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024 – 2028 notes the continent’s E&M landscape is poised for strong growth, with key African markets;  South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya set to surpass the global averages.  

PwC: Digital adoption, innovation seal Africa’s position in future of global E&M industry

Charlene Louw, CEO, Beer Association of South Africa joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report further. 

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