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Stats SA today released South Africa’s unemployment rate for the third quarter of 2024, reporting a decline from 33.5 per cent to 32.1 per cent. 

South Africa’s jobless rate drops in Q3

The French Development Agency has been active in South Africa since 1994, focusing on sustainable development, climate action, and infrastructure. A key area of collaboration is South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Plan.

AFD marks 30-year SA partnership with R7.6bn energy transition loan

Food manufacturer, Premier Group has reported an increase of 32.4 per cent in its headline earnings per share, thanks to margin management, cost saving initiatives and operational efficiencies. 

Premier Group H1 sales up 3.7%

Global leaders and policy makers in the Climate Change eco-system are converging in Baku for Cop29, with Africa’s focus this year being heavy on unlocking financing for the Green transition in emerging and developing economies. 

Cop29 out to push for more climate finance to poor countries

E-commerce in Africa is rapidly evolving, with rising demand for convenience driving growth in non-food deliveries. 

Uber Eats GM on expanding non-food deliveries across Africa

On the side-lines of the Youth Connect Summit 2024, CNBC Africa's Derrick Muhangi spoke with Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator & Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at UNDP on the organization's innovative skilling programs. 

Empowering Africa's youth: UNDP's innovative initiatives

Rwanda has reached 80 per cent electrification as of November 2024, driven by hydropower, solar, and private sector involvement in renewables. 

Electrifying Rwanda: Progress & sustainable energy initiatives

Construction Group Raubex reported a 49.8 per cent jump in its headline earnings per share off the back of an increase in revenue by almost a third in the six months to August. 

Raubex reports 49.8% increase in H1 HEPS 

Diversified chemicals group Omnia reported a 2 per cent rise in headline earnings per share, as a strong showing in its Agriculture and Mining units was offset by losses in its chemicals division. 

Omnia sees organic growth in SADC, expansion in Indonesia & Australia


Telecoms group, Vodacom, today published its interim results for the half year ended September 24, reporting topline growth of 1 per cent, whilst profits suffered a significant knock with headline earnings per share down 19.4 per cent. 

Vodacom H1 HEPS slump 19.4%

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has emphasized the importance of good governance and an enabling political environment to foster the growth and development of the youth in Africa. 

President Kagame rallies African countries to champion political stability 

Energy security has become a key determinant for business continuity in Africa. With rampant power outages coupled with high energy costs the continent is under tremendous pressure to meet growing energy demand. 

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