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The Republic of Congo is hosting the Congo Energy and Investment Forum in Brazzaville, where top global and regional industry leaders are converging to explore investment opportunities in the country. 

Investing in Congo’s hydrocarbons sector draws global interest

The earnings season is upon us and the latest to report it’s earnings is Stanbic Bank Uganda which recorded a 16.2 per cent jump in net profits. 

East Africa market watch

Ethiopia’s National Bank has maintained the benchmark lending rate at 15 per cent in it’s latest Monetary Policy meeting. 

Ethiopia MPC retains key rate at 15% to tame inflation

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.

APPO: Africa needs funding, technology, market to scale energy transition

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

Equinix EMEA President speaks to Africa expansion

Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is James Turp, Head: Fixed Income Investment Strategy, Sanlam Investments. 

Turp: Uncertainty creeping into the bond market

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. 

Heirs Energies eyes Congo expansion 

Nigeria has confirmed new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza also known as Bird Flu in Kaduna State. 

Nigeria confirms new cases of bird flu in Kaduna State

South Africa’s fashion industry is stepping onto the global stage with bold ambition and a strong team of designers, including the renowned Rich Mnisi, to showcase their work in Shanghai. 

Rethinking luxury: An African perspective 

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

Marsh records $330mn African deals in 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping Africa’s tech workforce, but without deliberate action, it risks reinforcing existing biases rather than closing the gender gap. 

AI in Africa: Bridging the gender divide?

As Africa’s financial landscape evolves, private-sector innovation is playing a pivotal role in building robust and inclusive payment ecosystems. 

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