CNBC Africa

24/01/2025

[Explainer] South Africa this week marked 300 consecutive days without loadshedding - a milestone not seen since 2018 and a welcome relief for local consumers and businesses. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CNBC Africa spoke with the Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane on this milestone.

CNBC Africa's Rethabile Joala unpacks this.

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] Africa at WEF 2025: Shaping the continent's destiny

The World Economic Forum on Africa is tackling a pivotal issue this year: 'Connecting Africa's Resources through Digital Transformation'. This theme explores how digital transformation can propel economic growth, enhance livelihoods, and foster a more sustainable future for Africa. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa sat down with Punki Modise, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Absa Group.

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The World Economic Forum on Africa is tackling a pivotal issue this year: 'Connecting Africa's Resources through Digital Transformation'.

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] WEF 2025: Faisal Alibrahim: Vision 2030 on track & gaining momentum

Saudi Arabia has called for global cooperation and dialogue to tackle the challenges of a fragmented world at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters spoke to Faisal Alibrahim, Minister: of Economy and Planning, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on accelerating global economic growth.

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Saudi Arabia has called for global cooperation and dialogue to tackle the challenges of a fragmented world at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] WEF 2025: Financing infrastructure to accelerate global growth

Global firm Meridiam is looking to expand infrastructure investments into Africa as government officials showcased key investment opportunities at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos. CNBC Africa’s Editor-in-Chief Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Thierry Deau, Chief Executive Officer, Meridiam for more.

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Global firm Meridiam is looking to expand infrastructure investments into Africa as government officials showcased key investment opportunities at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos.

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] Steiner: UNDP working with African governments on AI adoption

The United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Achim Steiner says uncertainty caused by geo-political divisions is disrupting developing programmes throughout the world, hurting developing countries in Africa the most. He spoke with CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa in Davos Switzerland where the World Economic Forum annual meetings are underway.

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The United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Achim Steiner says uncertainty caused by geo-political divisions is disrupting developing programmes throughout the world, hurting developing countries in Africa the most.

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] Oduwole: WEF engagement targeted at AfCFTA and digital trade

Nigeria’s Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole says engagements at the World Economic Forum is targeted at the African Continental Free Trade Area and digital trade. In a chat with CNBC Africa, she reiterated the AfCFTA digital trade protocol has been completed and will be ratified next month. She further highlights the need for African businesses to be well-placed for harness prospects ahead.

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Nigeria’s Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole says engagements at the world economic forum is targeted at the African Continental Free Trade Area and digital trade.

24/01/2025

[CATCH-UP] WEF ends focusing on climate change, cryptocurrency, and AI, with Fifi Peters discussing key insights with South African Reserve Bank's Governor Lesetja Kganyago.

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) comes to a close today, with climate change, cryptocurrency, and the global impact of Artificial Intelligence dominating the discussions.

24/01/2025

[CATCH-UP] At WEF Davos, Absa's Sustainable Finance Framework was highlighted, with Interim CEO Charles Russon discussing its impact and South Africa's G20 role.

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Absa's Sustainable Finance Framework: Guiding Green, Social, and Sustainable Investments took center stage at WEF Davos.

24/01/2025

[CATCH-UP] AI is driving business innovation and growth in Africa's digital age, as discussed by Ventures Platform's Kola Aina on CNBC Africa.

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As Africa embraces the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key driver of business innovation and growth.

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] Strengthening Africa's global trade position through multilateral partnerships

Africa, representing 17 per cent of the world’s population, is an integral player on the global stage, especially in shaping key issues related to trade, geopolitics, and economic growth. CNBC Africa spoke to Denys Denya, Executive Vice President for Finance, Administration & Banking Services at Afreximbank, who emphasized the importance of Africa’s active participation in global discussions.

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Africa, representing 17 per cent of the world’s population, is an integral player on the global stage, especially in shaping key issues related to trade, geopolitics, and economic growth.

24/01/2025

[TOP STORY] The U.K. will soften some planned changes to its controversial non-dom tax rule following concerns of a millionaire exodus, the Treasury has confirmed.

Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/uk-to-soften-tax-rules-for-wealthy-foreigners-after-millionaire-exodus-rachel-reeves-says/

24/01/2025

[TOP STORY] Coal exports from South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) rose 10% to 52.08 million metric tons in 2024, the highest in three years, amid signs of improving freight rail performance.

Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/s-africas-richards-bay-exports-up-10-in-2024-amid-rail-improvement/

24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] Maurice: Africa will continue to lead the crypto adoption curve

The CEO of Yellow Card, Chris Maurice says Africa will continue to lead the crypto adoption curve and sees more innovations coming out of the continent.

In a chat with CNBC Africa at the World Economic Forum, he notes the need for a supportive regulatory environment while highlighting increasing tailwinds in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya creating a massive market.

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The CEO of Yellow Card, Chris Maurice says Africa will continue to lead the crypto adoption curve and sees more innovations coming out of the continent.

24/01/2025

[TOP STORY] Nigeria needs to double economic growth within the next year or two from an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third quarter to lift its population out of poverty, its finance minister told Reuters on Thursday at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.

Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/nigeria-needs-to-double-economic-growth-within-a-year-or-two-finance-minister-says/

24/01/2025

[TOP STORY] Inconsistent government and corporate climate strategies may see poorer regions left behind in the transition away from polluting industries to green jobs, according to new research.

Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/south-africas-patchwork-climate-plans-risk-widening-inequality/

24/01/2025

[EVENT] Efficiency, Cost Cutting and Profitability in the Mining Sector.

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24/01/2025

[CATCH UP] WEF 2025: Africa’s Economy: Young and Fast

With the promise of the African Free Trade Continental Area, an abundance of renewable energy sources and a boom in innovation hubs, the African continent has a unique opportunity to transform the future of its young and fast-growing population, estimated to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. A panel of experts will examine how Africa can use this significant momentum to fully reach its economic potential.

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With the promise of the African Free Trade Continental Area, an abundance of renewable energy sources and a boom in innovation hubs, the African continent has a unique opportunity to transform the future of its young and fast-growing population, which is estimated to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. A pan...