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An envisaged slowdown in investment is expected to hit several African economies due to protracted debt restructuring negotiations that could hold back access to development financing. 

Current state of the Ethiopian economy 

Pan-African multilateral financial institution, Afreximbank has posted a 28.7 per cent growth in its profit after tax to 973.5 million dollars in the 2024 financial year. Gross Income increased by 23 percent to 3.3 billion in FY’2024.

Afreximbank posts 28.7% PAT growth in FY'24 

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has set up a team to oversee the implementation of the Investments and Securities Act 2025. 

Nigeria sets up implementation team for new Investments and Securities Act

US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are now in effect, including over 100 percent in levies against China. 

U.S. reciprocal tariffs take effect

Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Theo Sibiya, Africa Managing Partner at Kearney.

Foreign direct investment confidence wavers amid global volatility

The BankservAfrica BETI is out, and while the March data shows a slight bounce from February, South Africa’s economy remains stuck in a low-growth cycle. 

BankservAfrica notes record SA digital transactions

From extractives to housing and agriculture, Africa’s opportunity lies not just in resources — but in building full value chains. 

Biggest opportunities in value chain creation

Mahat Mohammed Ahmed shares insights on IBS Bank Somalia's strategy for unlocking SME impact funding in Somalia Djibouti and northern Kenya in a conversation with CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni. 

Unlocking SME impact funding in the horn of Africa

As trade tensions intensify globally, the implications for Africa’s economic future are front and centre. 

Sam Maimbo on trade shocks, U.S tariffs and fast-tracking AfCFTA

In a continent where small and medium-sized enterprises power over 80 per cent of jobs and drive innovation across sectors, access to finance remains a critical hurdle. 

Finance mobilisation for African SMEs

For more on the sustainability of the rally whether the fundamentals for China have improved, CNBC Africa is joined by Thato Mashigo, Portfolio Manager, Sanlam Private Wealth. 

Are SA investors banking on China?

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa unpacks key outcomes from the MTN roundtable discussion with South African editors. 

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