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CNBC Africa is joined by Matsela Matsela, Head of Global Markets at Standard Lesotho Bank for more. 

Lesotho Central Bank: 2.1% growth expected in 2025

As Old Mutual prepares to open its digital first bank this year, the financial services group has been given the green light by South Africa's Prudential Authority to appoint its choice for CEO, Clarence Nethengwe, effective immediately. 

Old Mutual Bank CEO gets green light from reserve bank 

Africa’s agricultural sector has been experiencing tremendous growth, with new strategies reshaping how smallholder farmers adapt to modern challenges such as technology inclusion in the sector. 

Empowering smallholder farmers with climate-smart solutions

Uganda has maintained fourth position in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index for 2024, with a slight score adjustment. Uganda's ranking is attributed to its strong macroeconomic environment and transparency. 

Uganda holds steady at 4th place in African financial markets index

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models. 

AI Wars: What’s Africa’s fate beyond U.S.-China row?

Nigeria aims to attract $15 billion in private investments to help bridge a $23 billion funding gap in the power sector. 

How can Nigeria secure $15bn investment to revive power sector?

Resolving the high interest rate to deposit spread in Nigeria requires coordinated and balanced approach that involves both monetary and fiscal policy measures. 

How Nigeria can resolve its high interest rate spreads 

Oil traders expect OPEC+ to stick with its current supply plan at a review meeting next week despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to bring down crude prices. 

Will OPEC+ stick with supply plan next week?

To talk about Africa’s pharma future, CNBC Africa is joined by Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive, Aspen Pharmacare. 

Africa’s pharma future: Ready for local manufacturing? 

Despite Africa’s vast potential, foreign direct investment remains low, with $94 billion recorded for 54 countries last year, amidst trillions in global investable capital. 

Negatu: Trump 2.0 a wake up call for Africa to focus on domestic revenue generation

HealthX Partners, born from Population Services International and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, is redefining global health amid shrinking funding. 

HealthX Partners CEO speaks on Africa’s health funding

David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist, Sasfin Wealth joins CNBC Africa to unpack his 2025 top stock picks.

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