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The United States is less than 50 days away from one of its most hotly contested elections that is expected to have ramifications for the global economy and for financial markets.

Schroders on US elections & impact of global monetary policy

Kenya is the latest member to meet the cut to join the International Solid Waste Association as the country battles to tackle waste management in it’s major cities. 

Why promoting sustainable waste management is pathway to circular economy

As global investors increasingly prioritize sustainability, Africa’s Agri-Business sector is emerging as a key focus for attracting Environmental, Social and Governance investments. 

Unlocking ESG financing in Africa’s agri-business sector

Rwanda’s economy is staring at hitting 7.6 per cent growth in GDP in the latest economic update released by the World Bank. The growth was majorly driven by private sector investment, tourism and improved earnings from the agricultural sector. 

Rwanda GDP growth projected to hit 7.6% 2024-2026

Nigeria’s Securities Exchange Commission says the approval in principle to two Digital Asset Exchanges is democratising the adoption of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country as over 50 exchanges have applied for operational licences. 

Advancing Nigeria’s cryptocurrency legal framework

Ghana has fixed October the 9th to issue new international bonds as it moves to restructure $13 billion of its international bonds. Bondholders have until September the 30th to accept the offer. 

Ghana to issue new restructured bond by October 9

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company says it will sell petrol bought from Dangote Refinery from the September uptake at 950 naira in Lagos and as high as 1,019 in Borno and some other states. 

Dangote begins sale of petrol to NNPCL

Oti Ikomi, CEO of Proton Energy joins CNBC Africa to discuss these stories.

Will Nigeria’s NBET get license renewal?

The latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics shows Nigeria recorded another slowdown in inflation rate for a second consecutive month to 32.15 per cent year-on-year in the month of August,  from 33.41 per cent in July. 

Nigeria’s August inflation drops to 32.15% 

To discuss this story, CNBC Africa is joined by Wendy Alberts, Chief Executive Officer of the Restaurant Association of South Africa. 

SA restaurants outed for unfair & exploitative hiring practices

CNBC Africa is joined by Herman Mashaba, President, ActionSA for this discussion.

ActionSA rethinking strategy?

The NIQ Retail Spend Barometer shows that South African shoppers spent a total of R181 billion on FMCG in the second quarter representing a 4.8 per cent rise compared with the same period last year. 

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