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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect the fixed income market to remain calm today as investors shift focus to the Debt Management Office 700 billion naira  T-bills auction. Meanwhile, the bond market is expected to remain active as investors continue to cherry-pick certain bond yields. Ademola Osuntoki, Treasury Team Lead at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


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Access: Investors focus on mid-week PMA

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<p>What does it take to be the world’s happiest country? The answer can be found in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Funded by the United Nations, this annual index highlights the impact of health, wealth, freedom, generosity, and good governance on overall happiness across 147 countries.</p>


Focus On: World Happiness Report 2025

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<p>The way women navigate digital innovation and transformation in the business world is the foundation for this panel discussion at the 10th  FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit 2025. Entitled &#8220;She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners&#8221;, the discussion looks at breaking down traditional barriers, creating new opportunities for growth, and allowing women-led businesses to scale faster and connect with customers directly.</p>


Forbes Woman Africa: She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners

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<p>In today’s episode on Africa side hustle we step into the spotlight and discover the thrilling world of entertainment and events as a Side Hustle! From sold-out concerts to blockbuster movies, and from extravagant weddings to immersive festivals, the business of entertainment and events is a multi-billion-dollar industry that knows no bounds. With the rise of digital platforms, social media, and experiential marketing, the landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Osman Osman, Managing Director of Blublood for more.</p>


Africa Side Hustle: Shining the spotlight on entertainment

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<p>This Focus On segment will explore how African Gen Z is reshaping the future of commerce — from the rise of social commerce to the expanding creator economy. We’ll dive into how brands can authentically engage this influential generation, Visa’s role in enabling seamless digital experiences, and the impact of sponsorships in enhancing fan engagement.</p>


Focus On: Shaping the Future of Commerce

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<p>This week on Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy is joined by Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of SHOFCO, Kenya’s largest grassroots movement. From Kibera to global recognition as a leader and advocate for marginalized communities, Kennedy Odede has led transformative change through healthcare, education, and leadership development for women and girls.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

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<p>Women have long been central to Africa’s progress, yet continue to face systemic barriers such as power imbalances, deep-seated social norms, and structural inequalities in economic and political life. We explore women&#8217;s role in Africa’s economic transformation with high-level, solution-driven conversations with leaders in politics, economics, and international development. In partnership with ACET, the Africa Center for Economic Transformation.</p>


Women Transforming Africa: A Conversation on Power, Policy & Inclusion

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<p>The inaugural Africa Trade Conference was held in Cape Town under the theme “Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth&#8221;. This episode of Focus On highlights the pivotal voices in trade, finance, and policy who seek to address the future of commerce across the continent.</p>


Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

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<p>Rwanda’s mining sector has transformed from artisanal roots to a modern powerhouse, among Africa&#8217;s leading producers in tungsten, tantalum, and tin production. Discover how strategic investments, innovation, and traceability are shaping Rwanda’s future as a Africa mineral leader.</p>


Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

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<p>CNBC Africa In Conversation. Chairperson of the Royal African Society, Arunma Oteh was named FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Changemaker of the Decade at a glittering event on the 5th of March. Just before the awards event, she spoke to FORBES AFRICA Managing Editor Renuka Methil, about her recently published book &#8220;All Hands On Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets&#8221;.</p>


In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for more is Carmen Nel, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Terebinth Capital, Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Johann Els, Chief Economist, Old Mutual.</p>


Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

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<p>The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee kept its main lending rate unchanged at 7.5 per cent after three consecutive quarter-point cuts. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the reasoning and outlines the country’s economic outlook for the rest of the year.</p>


Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

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<p>Following the recent national budget announcement by South Africa Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, the Gauteng Provincial government is ready to table its financial needs and budget allocation for 2025. How will MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile balance the budget needs as the province grapples road and infrastructural challenges in the lead up to be G20 ready?</p>


MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

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<p>Investors brace up for today’s T-bills auction where a total of 800 billion naira will be on offer. On the bond side, the DMO released the bond circular for March which shows that the government is set to borrow 300 billion naira across the 5-year and 9-year reopening papers. Kinskin Ukeje, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

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<p>Highlights from the glittering 10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards, which drew winners and attendees from across Africa and the diaspora to Pretoria, South Africa. We bring you some of the best moments from the red carpet and 16 categories &#8211; from a 12-year-old Young Achiever to the Lifetime Achievement and Changemaker of the Decade Awards.</p>


10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

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<p>Africa&#8217;s largest mobile phone company MTN Group reports 2024 earnings this week amid improving macroeconomic environments in its key markets. While earnings at the headline level are expected to decline, an adjustment of tariffs in its key Nigeria market, and recovering economic activity in South Africa, Ghana and Uganda among others, promises a strong underlying performance, according to President &#038; CEO Ralph Mupita.</p>


MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

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<p>Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better. In this episode we speak to Louise Arbour.</p>


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Access: Investors focus on mid-week PMA

Focus On: World Happiness Report 2025

Forbes Woman Africa: She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners

Africa Side Hustle: Shining the spotlight on entertainment

Focus On: Shaping the Future of Commerce

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

Women Transforming Africa: A Conversation on Power, Policy & Inclusion

Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

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Access: Investors focus on mid-week PMA

Focus On: World Happiness Report 2025

Forbes Woman Africa: She’s Next: Digital Innovation Creating New Pathways For Female Business Owners

Africa Side Hustle: Shining the spotlight on entertainment

Focus On: Shaping the Future of Commerce

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

Women Transforming Africa: A Conversation on Power, Policy & Inclusion

Focus On ATC 2025: Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation & Sustainable Growth

Invest Rwanda: Mines to milestones

In Conversation with Royal African Society Chairperson, Arunma Oteh

Analysis: SARB keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 7.5% (full speech)

MEC Lebogang Maile delivers Gauteng’s Provincial Budget 2025/26 (full-speech)

Access: Investors shift attention to mid-week PMA

10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards: Highlights Special

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita unpacks the group’s 2024 results

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

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