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Africa’s forests are vital for biodiversity and climate stability, but face serious threats from deforestation. 

Leveraging carbon markets & partnerships for forest conservation in Africa

Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency (ZiG), launched on April 5, 2024, has faced significant depreciation, trading at 26.4/USD in February 2025. 

The state of Zimbabwe's gold currency

Joining CNBC Africa for more this is Onalethata Letlole, Sales Manager: FX & Money Markets, Stanbic Bank Botswana.

S&P Global Ratings revises Botswana’s outlook from stable to negative

CNBC Africa is joined by Hassan Fawaz, Chairman, GivTrade for this discussion.

Gold extends gains as Powell’s speech boosts market optimism

Jeanette Marais, Group CEO, Momentum Group joins CNBC Africa for more.

Momentum Group H1’25 HEPS up 55%

With gold prices hitting record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties, CNBC Africa is joined by Richard Mubilu, Mineral Consultant and Trade Analyst at Pearl Precious Metals, in Uganda. 

Gold rally: Buy or sell - what’s next?

Russia’s ceasefire shakes global oil markets—prices dip, but will they stay low? From OPEC+ moves to East Africa’s fuel costs, CNBC Africa breaks down what’s next with Martin Chomba, Chairman of Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya.

What's next for oil prices & global supply?

Rwanda's energy landscape is evolving, with methane gas projects like Shema Power Lake Kivu playing a key role in the transition. 

Unpacking Rwanda’s power prices & market trends

Sheriff Balogun, the incoming National President of the Nigerian- American Chamber of Commerce, Sheriff Balogun, says the decreasing trade deficit with the U.S is a good sign, stressing that there's the need to achieve a balance of trade.

Nigeria needs to improve trade relations with the U.S 

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.9 per cent in 2024, driven by strong performance in services and agriculture. To gain more insights, CNBC Africa’s Ericks Shyaka spoke to Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist of the National Bank of Rwanda.

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.9% in 2024

Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, believes there's the need to address stereotypical mindset if there'll ever be a shift in achieving a fair and equal society, while stressing that changing societal mindset takes a long period. 

Geingos: We need to address mindset stereotypes on gender equality

Ghana’s President John Mahama says there will be no bailouts for State-Owned Enterprises operating at a loss noting they will either be merged, privatised or shut down. 

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