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Data by the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that the country’s currency in circulation rose by 93.3 per cent to 4.1 trillion naira with about 6.6 per cent within the banking sector. 

Nigeria’s currency in circulation rises by 93%

Nigeria says it has sustained its foreign reserves to about 37 billion dollars despite addressing the 7-billion-dollar FX backlog, the securitisation of the ways and means loan and other debt as well as FX demands. 

Will Nigeria sustain foreign reserves inflow?

Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa and more than a hundred business leaders launched the second phase of a collaboration that helped drastically reduce power shortages.

SA government, business target 3.3% growth by 2025

Data by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 from 5 per cent in the third quarter of 2023. 

Can Nigeria tap informal sector to address unemployment gap?

Johannesburg is buzzing with economic discussions at the 2024 Joburg Indaba, where industry leaders, CEOs, investors, and government officials are tackling key issues to fuel the economy.  

Exxaro CEO on mining's role in S.Africa’s economy

Miitt Pandoliker, CEO of Luano Honey joins CNBC Africa to share his insights into the challenges and opportunities of scaling honey production for both local consumption and international markets.

Investing in the African apiculture sector

Sean Longwe, Head of Business Development, Ritz Attorneys at Law joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. 

Malawi's carbon market: Innovations and challenges

Mark Bichachi, Managing Director of DIA Consult, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the potential impact of the Deputy President's possible impeachment on Kenya's global image and political stability.

Kenya's global image at risk

Bitcoin is closing out one of its biggest September rallies on a down note, dropping back below $65 000 and undercutting optimism going into what has historically been the cryptocurrency’s best month for returns. 

Crypto Q4 outlook brightens on improved risk asset sentiment

Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala reiterated the bank’s commitment to its climate policy and sustainable finance targets. 

Tshabalala: Africa needs to eventually contribute net zero carbon emissions 

Africa's fintech landscape is experiencing a meteoric rise, driven by a surge in innovation and investment. 

Unpacking Africa's fintech growth

CNBC Africa had an exclusive interview with Siongo Kisoso, Managing Director of BK Capital, following the landmark issuance of Rwanda's first green bond, valued at $10 million, for Prime Energy PLC. 

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