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Joining CNBC Africa for more is Azar Jammine, Director & Chief Economist, Econometrix and Colin Coleman, Co-Chairman at Youth Employment Service and Former Goldman Sachs Partner.

Reflecting on Tito Mboweni’s life and legacy

In an era of increasing emphasis on intra-African trade, Ghana's McDan Group has positioned itself as a key player in facilitating the seamless movement of goods across the continent. 

McDan Group Ghana signs billion dollar infrastructure deal with Kenya

CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, about the need for inclusive growth to tackle these challenges effectively and more.

Challenges & opportunities in Africa's guided trade initiatives under AfCFTA

CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla spoke to Themba Khumalo, Principal Adviser for Value Chains, Cabinet of Secretary General, AfCFTA.

Industrialising Africa through regional value chains

Access to trade finance remains one of the major challenges facing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Africa. 

Eradiri: Tackling the SME financing challenge needs action, not just talk

The East African region has witnessed a series of rate cuts both in Kenya and Uganda as the central banks reign in on inflation. Kenya recently cut it’s interest rates to 12 per cent whilst Uganda did a cut to 9.75 per cent. 

Kenya cuts base lending rate by 0.75%

African countries have committed towards a borderless Africa that will ease trade and boost earnings to locals in the continent. 

Rwanda hosts AfCFTA Business Forum

Nigerian-born British actor, John Boyega says his dream is to make high-quality collaborations between Hollywood and Nollywood, stressing that the conversations are ongoing. 

John Boyega speaks to movie plans in Nigeria

The Head of Trade Unit, West and Central Africa at the Africa Capacity Building Foundation, Trevor Simumba says there are opportunities to grow African economies using green technologies. 

Simumba: Opportunities abound to grow Africa using green technology

The Senior Associate Director of On Think Tanks, Estafania Teran, says one major challenge of think tanks worldwide is adaptability while noting the need to be flexible and innovative to modify approaches to meet changing dynamics. 

Teran: Adaptability of think tanks key to innovation, new funding sources

Bayo Ajayi, the CEO of Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, believes Africa can boost its foreign direct investment with the right policies and infrastructure.

RMB Nigeria CEO speaks to boosting Africa’s FDI inflow

Heirs Insurance Group’s General and Life companies, combined, recorded a 59.3 per cent increase in Gross Written Premium to 31.7 billion naira in 2023. 

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