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As Africa’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors mature, a critical question emerges: "How do compensation levels compare globally, and what does this mean for talent retention and human capital development?" 

How African VC/PE compensation stacks up globally

Dr Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of Gavi: The Vaccine Alliance joins CNBC Africa for more.

Trump administration to cut vaccine aid to developing countries

Tensions in South Africa’s water sector have escalated following the recent National Water and Sanitation Indaba, where the South African Local Government Association raised serious concerns about the erosion of cooperative governance.

SALGA defends local government autonomy

South Africa's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr. Dion George says the 2025-2030 National Coastal Management Programme will be a pioneering effort to safeguard the country's 3,592-kilometer coastline. 

South Africa's energy future: Eskom's emissions exemption request

South Africa’s Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises sector holds enormous potential for inclusive economic growth but continues to face systemic barriers rooted in gender, geography, and access to resources. 

The state of South Africa's small business sector 

Shipping is central to global trade and it is at the fore front of the continent’s blue economy. The shipping industry is responsible for 3 per cent of emissions globally. 

How African countries can gain billions in a global shipping levy

Africa’s energy transition will require strong investment commitment if the continent is to attain net zero emissions. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke exclusively to Manish Pant, Executive Vice President for Schneider Electric. 

East Africa’s renewable energy investment opportunities

Juliet Ehimuan, the Founder of Beyond Limits Africa says Africa needs to take advantage of its population and market opportunity by attracting investment in technology.

Ehimuan: Africa needs to attract more investments in tech, digital economy

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 reports 16% rise in profit in FY'24

The Chief Financial Officer at Afentra, Anastasia Deulina, says scaling oil production in Congo requires significant investment and time. 

Deulina: Scaling oil production in Congo requires investment, time

Director at the Lagos Business School Family Business, Okey Nwuke says family businesses need to be more strategic with their succession plans and preparing the next generation for leadership by balancing the need for innovation with traditions.

Nwuke: Family business leadership is about stewardship

The South African Reserve Bank’s Biennial Research Conference in Cape Town continues talks for a second day now, as regional central bank governors and financial policy makers meet to discuss a new era of inflation-targeting regime. 

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