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Equinix says it plans to expand with new data centres in Nigeria as it also eyes broader African investments by 2026. 

Equinix says it plans to expand with new data centres in Nigeria as it also eyes broader African investments by 2026. This expanded infrastructure is anticipated to meet West Africa’s increasing demand for data solutions, driven by rapid digital adoption across sectors like finance, media, and government. Bruce Owen, the president of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Equinix, joins CNBC Africa to discuss this expansion plans.

Equinix EMEA President speaks to Africa expansion

Africa’s industrialisation has often been framed within the context of global export markets, but this view overlooks the continent's diverse needs. 

Africa’s industrialisation has often been framed within the context of global export markets, but this view overlooks the continent's diverse needs. A focus on regional integration, human capital development, and local technological innovation is crucial for building economies of scale suited to Africa’s unique challenges. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Fadhel Kaboub, President of the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity, for more.

Reframing Africa's industrialisation beyond export-oriented narratives

US President Donald Trump’s administration has nominated Leo Brent Bozell III, a conservative activist and writer, to be the country’s ambassador to South Africa. 

United States President Donald Trump’s administration has nominated Leo Brent Bozell III, a conservative activist and writer, to be the country’s ambassador to South Africa. The nomination, published on the US Congress’ website, comes amid strained ties between the two nations. Analysts are concerned that a cooling of relations between South Africa and the United States may dim the growth outlook. Stavros Nicolaou, Brics Business Council Member joins CNBC Africa for more on the US-SA relationship. 

U.S. nominates Brent Bozell as ambassador to South Africa

Ecobank Group has seen its Profits in 2024 rise by 16 per cent to 333 million dollars. Net revenue rose 18 per cent to 2.1 billion dollars at constant currency, driven by stable and recurring fee and commission income growth. 

Ecobank Group has seen its Profits in 2024 rise by 16 per cent to 333 million dollars. Net revenue rose 18 per cent to 2.1 billion dollars at constant currency, driven by stable and recurring fee and commission income growth. Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group says 2024 was a pivotal year as the bank implemented its Growth, Transformation, and Returns strategy. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack the results and growth plans for 2025.

Ecobank Group reports 16% rise in profit in FY'24

The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a decline in the number of Public-Private Partnership deals globally, reflecting broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties. 

The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a decline in the number of Public-Private Partnership deals globally, reflecting broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The total number of Public-Private Partnership transactions decreased from 202 in Q3 of last year to 141 in Q4. CNBC Africa is joined by Jyoti Bisbey, Executive Committee Member at World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP). 

Tracking global Public-Private Partnerships in Q4’24

Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank by assets, has unveiled plans to invest R30 billion in infrastructure development across the African continent. 

Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank by assets, has unveiled plans to invest R30 billion in infrastructure development across the African continent. This move aims to bridge the continent's staggering annual financing gap of $100 billion, as estimated by the African Development Bank. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Coporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank. 

Standard Bank unveils R30bn Africa infrastructure push

Mergers and acquisitions activity across Africa remained strong last year, with 269 completed deals totaling $12.5 billion.

Mergers and acquisitions activity across Africa remained strong last year, with 269 completed deals totaling $12.5 billion. South Africa led the way, accounting for 38 per cent of transactions and 43 per cent of total deal value, followed by Nigeria. CNBC Africa is joined by the publishers of the Transactional Risk Insurance for 2024, Luke Sutton, Analyst from Marsh.  

Marsh records $330mn African deals in 2024

CEO of Heirs Energies, Osayande Igiehon, says the company is committed to expanding into the Republic of Congo as part of its Pan-African growth strategy. 

CEO of Heirs Energies, Osayande Igiehon, says the company is committed to expanding into the Republic of Congo as part of its Pan-African growth strategy. Speaking with CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor at the Congo Energy and Investment Forum, he highlights Heirs Energies’ expertise in optimizing mature oil fields and how this experience can help boost Congo’s oil production targets.

Heirs Energies eyes Congo expansion 

In recent developments, South Africa’s Health Minister has banned the sale, importation, distribution and manufacture of cannabis and hemp based food stuffs. 

In recent developments, South Africa’s Health Minister has banned the sale, importation, distribution and manufacture of cannabis and hemp based food stuffs. The Ministry said the regulations, which could face legal action by industry, were a first step of legislation to food, informally known as edibles, are safe. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Johann Slabber, CEO, Nexus Pharma.

South Africa’s evolving cannabis legislation

The Republic of Congo is looking to attract substantial investments in the gas exploration sector. 

The Republic of Congo is looking to attract substantial investments in the gas exploration sector. CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Lucinda Valerie Ross, Senior Technical Analyst, S&P Global for more. 

Congo Energy & Investment Forum roots for more gas exploration

Secretary General at African Petroleum Producers' Organization, Omar Farouk Ibrahim says a study by APPO has identified lack of funding, technology and access to market as the challenges impacting the future of Africa's energy transition.

Secretary General at African Petroleum Producers' Organization, Omar Farouk Ibrahim says a study by APPO has identified lack of funding, technology and access to market as the challenges impacting the future of Africa's energy transition, stressing that the paradigm shift changes how the continent perceives the oil and gas industry. Speaking with CNBC Africa on the sidelines of the Inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum, Ibrahim notes that despite the significant proportion of oil and gas exports, the continent has the largest proportion of its people living in energy poverty.

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