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<p>The Eighth Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, under the theme &#8216;Saving lives today versus saving the planet for the Future: Can the AfCFTA resolve the climate change dilemma?&#8217; will explore how Africa can pioneer the balance between economic advancement and environmental preservation.</p>


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Yemi Osinbajo delivers the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture

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<p>Unlocking Africa&#8217;s agricultural potential: Exploring the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan&#8217;s transformative impact in this episode of Focus On.</p>


Focus On: The Africa fertilizer and soil health action plan

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<p>Join us at Biashara Afrika 2024 as we explore Rwanda&#8217;s pivotal role in shaping AfCFTA discussions, with insights on finance, regulation, tariffs, and logistics driving Africa&#8217;s trade future.</p>


Rwanda at the heart of AfCFTA dialogue

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<p>The Biashara Afrika 2024 under theme Dare to Invent the Future of the AfCFTA, seeks to address challenges many SMMEs face when trading in Africa. A panel of experts discuss how Leveraging Trading Companies and Strategic Partnerships for Intra-African Trade can ensure the success of AfCFTA and increase access to market for SMMEs.</p>


Biashara Afrika 2024: Leveraging trading companies & strategic partnerships

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<p>Africa&#8217;s largest free trade bloc, the AfCFTA opens the market to about 1.3 billion people with an estimated combined GDP of 3.4 trillion dollars. The intra-Africa trade accounts for about 16 per cent of Africa&#8217;s total exports, but it is widely considered that Africa holds the potential to integrate all regions should the ecosystem overcome some trade barriers and infrastructural challenges. The success of AfCFTA does lie with support from the private sector and this Focus On puts the spotlight on this.</p>


Focus On: AfCFTA: Boosting intra-Africa exports

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<p>The second edition of the AfCFTA Business Forum, under the theme &#8216;Dare to Invent the Future of the AfCFTA&#8217; will provide a platform for continued dialogue between African public and private sectors, multinationals and key stakeholders regarding the challenges and opportunities in building regional and continental value chains to unlock the full potential of intra-Africa trade. A panel of experts will unpack the impact of the Intra Africa Trade.</p>


Biashara Afrika 2024: The AfCFTA is a Reality: Daring intra-African Trade

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<p>Catch this Invest Rwanda Special to decode the AFCFTA Adjustment Fund with the Principal Secretary to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, GOR. Explore how this fund boosts African trade, supports businesses, and drives economic growth across the continent.</p>


Invest Rwanda: Unpacking the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

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<p>The Focus On segment puts the Angola Oil and Gas 2024 Conference under the microscope. We explore what large corporations are doing to increase their footprint in Angola and what it will take to achieve the required energy production to create affordable energy access for Africans.</p>


Focus On: Driving exploration & development towards increased production in Angola

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<p>An important aspect of building a prosperous and interconnected Africa is leveraging collaboration &#038; partnerships. This highlights special of the Connecting Africa Conference 2024 explores the joint effort between the African Development Bank and Transnet on connecting and moving Africa.</p>


Connecting Africa 2024: Highlights Special

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<p>Energy demand is projected to increase to double by 2050. A Ministerial Panel at the Angola Oil &#038; Gas conference gather to discuss explorations and partnerships and funding required to keep up with the energy demand, decrease energy poverty while also highlighting the potential natural gas offers for addressing this demand.</p>


Angola Oil & Gas 2024: Bridging borders: Leveraging the oil & gas sector to advance regional trade

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<p>The Angola Oil &#038; Gas Conference returns for its 5th edition. Gathering industry experts and energy investors at the same conference to address the energy poverty experiences by many Africans.</p>


Angola Oil & Gas 2024: Opening remarks & special address

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<p>This episode of Focus On highlights South Africa’s freight and logistics company &#8211; Transnet. We explore the recent $18.85 billion corporate loan granted by the African Development Bank and how the state-owned company plan to use the funds its towards recovery.</p>


Focus On: Connecting Africa: Building Africa’s railroad recovery

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<p>Africa’s infrastructure financing gap is estimated to be around $100 billion according to the African Development Bank. Reducing this financing gap does not only require funding and political will but collaboration across multiple sectors. This panel discussion invites industry experts to discuss lessons from private sector participation projects across the continent and how they can catalyze Africa&#8217;s infrastructure development.</p>


Connecting Africa: Lessons from private sector participation projects

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<p>Building Africa Together encompasses the collective efforts and collaborations of various stakeholders to promote development, progress, and unity across Africa. A Panel of industry experts gather to discuss rail developments in Africa and the role of the private sector in the rail reform.</p>


Connecting Africa: Rail developments & the role of the private sector in the rail reform

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<p>Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting gathered in Madagascar for it&#8217;s 2024 edition. Shareholders assembled to discuss Africa&#8217;s finances to fund renewable projects and find new ways to recycle assets.</p>


Focus On Africa50 Acceleration Fund Allocation

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<p>Africa&#8217;s energy framework is at a significant turning point, increasingly focusing on alternative energy solutions. Nonetheless, the challenges posed by global funding and infrastructural demands remain critical. CNBC Africa will bring key voices from the Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting in Madagascar, where pivotal stakeholders will engage in discussions regarding innovative financing approaches to enhance the implementation of renewable infrastructure initiatives.</p>


The 2024 Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting

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<p>Unlocking opportunities within Africa&#8217;s hydrogen sector requires partnerships, investment and a strong hydrogen value chain. In this Focus On the Global African Hydrogen Summit, held in Namibia, key voices share their views on an equitable energy transition.</p>


AfCFTA

Yemi Osinbajo delivers the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture

Focus On: The Africa fertilizer and soil health action plan

Rwanda at the heart of AfCFTA dialogue

Biashara Afrika 2024: Leveraging trading companies & strategic partnerships

Focus On: AfCFTA: Boosting intra-Africa exports

Biashara Afrika 2024: The AfCFTA is a Reality: Daring intra-African Trade

Invest Rwanda: Unpacking the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

Focus On: Driving exploration & development towards increased production in Angola

Connecting Africa 2024: Highlights Special

Angola Oil & Gas 2024: Bridging borders: Leveraging the oil & gas sector to advance regional trade

Angola Oil & Gas 2024: Opening remarks & special address

Focus On: Connecting Africa: Building Africa’s railroad recovery

Connecting Africa: Lessons from private sector participation projects

Connecting Africa: Rail developments & the role of the private sector in the rail reform

Focus On Africa50 Acceleration Fund Allocation

The 2024 Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting

Focus On Namibia: Becoming the sustainability capital of Africa

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AfCFTA

Yemi Osinbajo delivers the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture

Focus On: The Africa fertilizer and soil health action plan

Rwanda at the heart of AfCFTA dialogue

Biashara Afrika 2024: Leveraging trading companies & strategic partnerships

Focus On: AfCFTA: Boosting intra-Africa exports

Biashara Afrika 2024: The AfCFTA is a Reality: Daring intra-African Trade

Invest Rwanda: Unpacking the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

Focus On: Driving exploration & development towards increased production in Angola

Connecting Africa 2024: Highlights Special

Angola Oil & Gas 2024: Bridging borders: Leveraging the oil & gas sector to advance regional trade

Angola Oil & Gas 2024: Opening remarks & special address

Focus On: Connecting Africa: Building Africa’s railroad recovery

Connecting Africa: Lessons from private sector participation projects

Connecting Africa: Rail developments & the role of the private sector in the rail reform

Focus On Africa50 Acceleration Fund Allocation

The 2024 Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting

Focus On Namibia: Becoming the sustainability capital of Africa

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