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Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission electricity distribution companies earnings rose 61.4 percent to 162. 1 billion naira following the new tariff regime introduced in the second quarter of this year. 

Can Nigeria's electricity DISCOs sustain revenue growth?

This year's Hamburg Sustainability Conference officially came to an end yesterday but global investors in Africa's blue economy and green energy capacity will continue on. 

Innovative funding solutions for Africa's development

Africa’s second-hand clothing sector is vital for Africa’s socio-economic development - creating jobs and supporting livelihoods, while promoting a circular and sustainable economy. 

Second-hand clothing sector: Africa impact in focus

Africa Oil Week is currently taking place in Cape Town and this year the focus is on "Investing in African Energy", reflecting on the urgency of addressing energy poverty while navigating the complexities of the global energy transition. 

Advancing energy security, access in Sub-Saharan Africa 

Despite the tremendous progress that has been made to advance women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment, women in Kenya and across Africa still face several challenges in accessing economic opportunities. 

Investing in women-led SMEs for economic growth in Africa

As the global economy gradually bounces back as interest rates continue to cool off, business prospects remain positive. 

Global firms bullish as rate cut cycle ushers new dawn for investments

Regional trade integration is tipped to witness accelerated growth as African countries strive towards boosting the share of intra Africa trade.

Stanbic Bank eyes regional trade integration as AfCFTA gathers momentum

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company is expected to supply crude oil and refined petroleum products bought by local refineries in naira.

Nigeria to commence supply of crude to refineries

The rally in oil prices took a break as the market waits for Israel's response to last week's Iranian rocket attacks that prompted a price surge on concerns of a broader conflict in the Middle East. 

Q4 commodities outlook 

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry, African Union Commission highlighting the importance of the African continent moving towards green transition. 

Muchanga: Our agricultural systems are not designed to withstand green transition

CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank Group on factors impacting the economy and more at play at the Unlocked East Africa Business Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

State of East Africa's economy

Angola’s economy recorded a 4.1 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous period’s 0.5 per cent increase. 

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