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The U.S says it’s open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo as meetings between the country's President, Felix Tshisekedi and US legislator, Ronny Jackson happened this week. 

What U.S. mineral pact with DRC means for Africa

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State citing prolonged political crisis.

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State

Operations have resumed at Nigeria’s largest oil pipeline, the Trans-Niger pipeline. The major oil artery transporting crude from onshore oilfields to the Bonny export terminal was temporarily shut down on Tuesday after an explosion. 

Trans-Niger pipeline resumes operations

Exxaro Chairman Geoffrey Qhena says South Africa must use the crisis in its relations with the United States to diversify into other markets, in particular on the African continent. 

South Africa must widen trade ties, says Exxaro Chairman Geoffrey Qhena

Deputy Secretary General, Mokgotsi Moroenyane from National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) joins CNBC Africa to discuss the organisation’s call for renewed support for SMEs.  

NAFCOC calls for renewed SME support

The latest data shows that headline consumer price inflation held steady at 3.2 per cent in February 2025, unchanged from January. However, the month-on-month increase of 0.9 per cent signals ongoing pressures in key sectors. 

SA consumers prices hold steady at 3.2% y/y in February 

With a myriad of headwinds buffeting the global economy, from the United States rolling out new tariffs to cutting back on financing for health programmes in Africa, this has left a huge dilemma on the shoulders of Africa’s health systems. 

How African economies are adapting after global funding freeze

CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Phyllis Migwi, Country General Manager, Microsoft Kenya.

AI’s economic impact and skilling boom in Kenya 

CNBC Africa is joined by Iain Williamson, CEO, Old Mutual for more on the company’s full-year performance. 

Old Mutual reports 17% growth in FY adjusted HEPS

CNBC Africa's Keamogetswe Mosepele spoke to Vuyiswa Ramakgopa, Member of the Executive Council for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development for more. 

Ramokgopa: We are not spending enough on economic growth activities

Gauteng MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile spoke to CNBC Africa on key takeaways from the province's R527 billion budget. 

Gauteng budget: Wage bill, education & health take budget's lion share

CNBC Africa is joined by Johan Van Zyl, Co-CEO, ARC Investments to break down the numbers. 

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