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State of Africa: Africa Through the Lens – Who Tells Our Story, Shapes Our Future
On this episode of State of Africa, we explore: Africa Through the Lens – Who Tells Our Story, Shapes Our Future. The conversation looks at the rise of home-grown African media platforms, the fight against misinformation, and how African voices can reclaim the narrative. We ask how the continent can build sustainable journalism models and craft a shared iden
The Collective: Artificial Intelligence and Finances
The Collective gathered some of South Africa’s sharpest minds and influential voices to understand the forces shaping our world all through the lens of South Africa’s evolving landscape. This Focus On will bring you key voices from the second part of the event putting AI and finances under the spotlight.
PAC Capital hosts Strategic Dialogue in Grenada
PAC Capital is deepening links into the Caribbean region with its flagship side event at the 2025 AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Grenada. The Pan-African Investment Banking and Advisory firm makes new inroads with a clear message; collaboration is the currency of impact. Catch the details of this year’s outing and more only on CNBC Africa.
Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA
Investors have their attention fixed on today’s 480-billion-nairaT-bills auction. On the bond side, renewed buy interest is seen particularly across mid-tenor segment. Demand is concentrated on the 2033 and 2031 maturities. Ibukun Omojufehinsi, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
Focus On: Africa Food Systems Forum 2025
Amath Pathé Sène, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, and Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Mabouba Diagne, discuss the upcoming AFS 2025 in Dakar. They reflect on the forum’s past achievements and share how, with a focus on empowering young Africans, it aims to drive lasting transformation across West Africa’s food systems.
UBA: T-Bills market active as investors fill unmet bids
Traders at UBA expect the T-bills market to remain active as investors seek to fill unmet bids. On the bond side, 2031and 2033 maturities dominate as the most actively traded bonds, as pockets of demand surfaced on the mid-end of the curve. Chuka Nwachukwu, Chief Dealer and Head of Trading at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
Afreximbank AGM 2025: Leveraging a Common Heritage: The Afreximbank Caribbean Initiative
The development of Intra-African trade has seen a growing rise of strategic global partnerships and investment over the years. In a panel discussion on leveraging a common heritage focusing on Afreximbank’s collaboration with the Caribbean government, stakeholders and industry leaders reflect on the journey of African trade development and its impact on econ
Game Changers: Rwanda’s Niche Institutions
This Game Changers episode explores Rwanda’s niche academic institutions shaping the future of agriculture and hospitality. From cutting-edge training to hands-on innovation, discover how they’re cultivating the next generation of leaders and transforming education in Rwanda.
CNBC Africa AI Summit 2025: Highlights Special
The Inaugural CNBC Africa AI Summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and AI pioneers to discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges in AI adoption across the continent. This Highlights special will feature keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, and real-world case studies showcasing AI-driven transformation i
AfDB transition: Sidi Ould Tah takes over as Adesina bows out
Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping
Meristem: Profit-taking to continue on select stocks
Analysts at Meristem Research expect continued profit-taking to remain a dominant feature in Nigeria’s equities market this month given gains on select tickers as investors assess fresh entry points. Felicia Awolope, Senior Investment Research Analyst at Meristem Research joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
EdTech Monday: Diversifying Learning Pathways for Out-of-School Youth
It’s not just about the technology, it’s about how it breaks down barriers to learning, and for nearly 47 million out-of-school young people across Africa, learning needs to take place outside the traditional classrooms setting. This month on #EdTechMondays Africa, we are tackling the challenge of diversifying learning pathways for out of school youth. We’ll
The Future of Education Summit: Keynote on Bridging Academia & Industry Gap – Leading Employability
Manoj Kohli, Chairperson at Masters Union presents a case study of the last four years of building a modern education institution by focusing on technology, entrepreneurship and real-life industry.
11th Annual Future of Education Summit: Welcome address by ABN Group’s Rakesh Wahi
In his welcome address at the start of the event, Dr. Rakesh Wahi, Co-Founder and Chairman, ABN Group, and the Founder of The Future of Education Summit, described the extent of the youth unemployment crisis on the continent and set the scene for the day’s discussions to address the main challenge faced by universities today – that of producing graduates, “b
The Future of Education Summit 2025: Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Drivers in Higher Education
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of African economies, creating the majority of new jobs and driving grassroots innovation. As unemployment among graduates rises and traditional job markets shrink, there is an urgent need to reposition higher education as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation. This panel explores how universities
The Future of Education Summit 2025: Closing the Youth Employment Gap
Africa is home to the world’s youngest population, with over 60 per cent under the age of 25. However, the continent is simultaneously grappling with high youth unemployment and underemployment, despite expanding access to higher education. This disconnect between academic curricula and the dynamic demands of the labour market has created a skills mismatch,
The Future of Education Summit 2025: Work Integrated Learning & Career Hubs
In Africa — and globally— there is growing recognition that universities must not only teach knowledge but also facilitate pathways to employment. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Career Hubs are proving essential tools in this transformation. This panel explores how universities and corporations can form meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships that e