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

The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading is seeking a five-year trading licence renewal as the bulk trader of electricity in the country. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Abuja Electricity Distribution Company with a 1.69 billion naira fine for overcharging its customers. Oti Ikomi, CEO of Proton Energy joins CNBC Africa to discuss these stories.

Will Nigeria’s NBET get license renewal?

By 2050, Africa’s population will have doubled thus pilling pressure on Governments in tackling food security.  

By 2050, Africa’s population will have doubled thus pilling pressure on Governments in tackling food security. CNBC Africa spoke to Debra Mallowah, Africa Lead, Crop Science Bayer for more. 

Bayer pledges more investments in regenerative agriculture

Peak and Dale has acquired Bean Interactive in a fully purchased deal, aiming to significantly expand its market reach. 

Peak and Dale has acquired Bean Interactive in a fully purchased deal, aiming to significantly expand its market reach. This move is expected to double the group's revenue and broaden its client base, including plans to target Francophone regions. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Peak and Dale Group CEO, Brendah Mwirichia on strengthening company’s position in the competitive digital services industry and more.

Kenya’s Peak and Dale acquires Bean Interactive to expand market reach

Developing credit lending facilities can unleash enormous potential in Africa’s food systems. 

Developing credit lending facilities can unleash enormous potential in Africa’s food systems. CNBC Africa spoke to Adesuwa Ifedi, SVP, Heifer International on just how best can policies be anchored to drive more private sector capital to Africa’s small-scale farmers. 

Reinventing financing through public private partnerships in Africa

The Associate Partner, Ciuci Growth Advisors, Onome Akwara says end-to-end healthcare management is key to improving a patient’s experience. 

The Associate Partner, Ciuci Growth Advisors, Onome Akwara says end-to-end healthcare management is key to improving a patient’s experience. In a chat with CNBC Africa, she notes AGCare has developed the Clinical HEIRS framework, a six-step model designed to address challenges and drive improvements across all aspects of healthcare delivery.

Akwara: End-to-end healthcare management key to patient’s experience

The DRC's fintech sector is growing, with a 5 per cent rise in mobile money users in Q1 2024 and $62 million raised in start-up funding in 2023. 

The DRC's fintech sector is growing, with a 5 per cent rise in mobile money users in Q1 2024 and $62 million raised in start-up funding in 2023. Despite this, 80 per cent of the population remains unbanked due to low internet and infrastructure challenges. While still in its early stages compared to markets like Kenya or Nigeria, the DRC's fintech sector shows significant potential. For more insights, CNBC Africa spoke to Rocky Abdoul Milingita, Digital Financial Services Consultant at Microsave Consulting.

Navigating fintech in the DRC: Opportunities, challenges & future trends

Ethiopia's Dodai recently raised $7 million in funding to grow the country's electric vehicle (EV) sector. 

Ethiopia's Dodai recently raised $7 million in funding to grow the country's electric vehicle (EV) sector. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Yuma Sasaki, Founder of Dodai on the immediate priorities for deploying this capital, and how it will accelerate the company's growth in the EV market.

Dodai secures $7mn to accelerate Ethiopia’s EV market growth

The construction of the Kigali Innovation City has officially began after the government of Rwanda concluded negotiations with key project sponsors including BADEA and Africa50. 

The construction of the Kigali Innovation City has officially began after the government of Rwanda concluded negotiations with key project sponsors including BADEA and Africa50. This $300 million project is set to position Kigali as a regional innovation hub. CNBC Africa spoke to Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, Special Representative to the President of BADEA on the side-lines of the ground breaking ceremony.

Kigali Innovation City project officially kicks off

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its Article 4 visit to Botswana. It forecast growth in the southern nation to  slow to 1 per cent this year due a contraction in the diamond market but forecast a rebound in the following year.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its Article 4 visit to Botswana. It forecast growth in the southern nation to  slow to 1 per cent this year due a contraction in the diamond market but forecast a rebound in the following year. CNBC Africa is joined by Ian Stuart, Senior Economist for Botswana, IMF. 

Botswana GDP prospects dim on diamond slump

African smartphone market saw a modest surge in the second quarter of this year recording a 6 per cent year-on-year increase to 17.8 million units.

African smartphone market saw a modest surge in the second quarter of this year recording a 6 per cent year-on-year increase to 17.8 million units. That’s according to Canalys, a technology market analyst firm. Senior Analyst, Manish Pravinkumar says In sub-Saharan Africa, device financing is emerging as a critical driver. However, he notes addressing broader challenges such as consumers’ willingness to pay, digital literacy, high taxation on devices and currency fluctuations are essential to unlock the full potential of smartphone adoption across the continent. He joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Canalys: African smartphone market expands 6% in Q2’24 to 17.8mn units

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’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. Despite these rosy projections, the country’s economy however remains susceptible to gaps in the human capital front. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina had a sit-down interview with World Bank Senior Country Economist for Rwanda, Calvin Djiofack Zebaze for more. 

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