As the continent's consumer base continues to grow and diversify, FMCG companies are facing a complex array of challenges and opportunities. From infrastructure and regulatory hurdles to shifting consumer preferences and the increasing focus on sustainability. CNBC Africa's Derrick Muhangi spoke with Akbar Ali Shah, General Manager, Sub Saharan Africa at Reckitt for more.

Navigating the complexities of Africa's FMCG market

Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of fuel-powered vehicles in January 2024. 

Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of fuel-powered vehicles in January 2024. To discuss the impact this policy has had on the EV sector and what lies ahead in 2025, CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke with Hilina Legesse, Vice President & Head of Corporate Services at Dodai and President of the Addis Ababa E-Mobility Association for more.

Ethiopia's EV boom as fuel ban sparks growth and innovation

ABSA Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Punki Modise joins CNBC Africa to discuss the Bank's strategy to driving growth and building resilience.

ABSA Strategy Chief on the road to 2025

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CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zanaco at the 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days in Rabat, Morocco. 

Zanaco CEO on key aims at Africa's investment market place

Ethiopia’s Parliament has passed a groundbreaking proclamation allowing foreign banks to enter the Ethiopian market, a move aimed at boosting investments in the banking sector. 

Ethiopia’s Parliament has passed a groundbreaking proclamation allowing foreign banks to enter the Ethiopian market, a move aimed at boosting investments in the banking sector. This comes as the central bank expands its mandate beyond regulating monetary policy and ensuring price stability. For more on this developing story, CNBC Africa is joined by Mered Fikireyohannes, CEO, Pragma Investment Advisory. 

Bank of Ethiopia lifts restrictions for foreign banks

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT-enabled services (ITES) sectors have seen a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by technological innovations and a shifting global business landscape. 

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT-enabled services (ITES) sectors have seen a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by technological innovations and a shifting global business landscape. In Africa, and particularly in Kenya, there is a growing opportunity to harness these changes for accelerated growth and competitiveness. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Agnes Itote, Engineering Director at Techno Brain Group, to explore how these trends are reshaping the industry, and how businesses in emerging markets can leverage automation, cloud computing, and a skilled workforce to scale in the global market.

Transforming business process outsourcing & IT-enabled services 

Gridworks and the Government of Uganda are developing the Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project, featuring an 80km high-voltage line, two new substations, and an upgraded one. 

Gridworks and the Government of Uganda are developing the Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project, featuring an 80km high-voltage line, two new substations, and an upgraded one. This project will evacuate 250MW of renewable energy, driving economic growth, industrialization, and energy access. Chris Flavin, Co-CEO of Gridworks Development Partners joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Gridworks to deliver Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project in Uganda

Today marks a significant milestone for Rwanda’s financial markets as the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) launches its ESG Reporting Guidelines. 

Today marks a significant milestone for Rwanda’s financial markets as the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) launches its ESG Reporting Guidelines. This initiative sets a new benchmark, aligning Rwanda’s markets with global sustainability standards and promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible investing. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this groundbreaking development is Celestin Rwabukumba, the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange. 

RSE launches ESG reporting guidelines

A report by the African Private Capital Association shows that about 900 million dollars was invested in 117 deals between 2022 and the first half of 2024 in Francophone Africa. 

A report by the African Private Capital Association shows that about 900 million dollars was invested in 117 deals between 2022 and the first half of 2024 in Francophone Africa. The first-ever report exclusively dedicated to private capital in Francophone Africa shows that Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Rwanda topped the list of countries with the highest deal volume. Nadia Kouassi Coulibaly, the Head of Research at the African Private Capital Association, joins CNBC Africa to unpack this report.

AVCA: Francophone Africa secures $900mn private capital between 2022 – H1'24

Partner and Director, Tax Reporting and Strategy at PwC Nigeria, Kenneth Erikume says Nigeria's complex tax system that has generated unintended consequences for both taxpayers and government. 

Partner and Director, Tax Reporting and Strategy at PwC Nigeria, Kenneth Erikume says Nigeria's complex tax system that has generated unintended consequences for both taxpayers and government. These include increase in the cost of doing business, early exit of companies, increased cost of compliance and revenue leakages. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s President says despite the ongoing deliberation on the four proposed tax bills, when enacted, promise to streamline tax administration, enhance revenue generation, and promote equitable resource allocation. Kenneth Erikume, Partner and Director, Tax reporting and strategy at PwC Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more on these.

Erikume: Nigeria’s complex tax system generated unintended consequences

The CEO of Emerging Africa Group, Toyin Sanni says sustained interest rate hike has some disruptive impact on businesses especially MSMEs therefore focus should be on alternative action the government can take to curtail rising inflation. 

The CEO of Emerging Africa Group, Toyin Sanni says sustained interest rate hike has some disruptive impact on businesses especially MSMEs therefore focus should be on alternative action the government can take to curtail rising inflation. In a chat with CNBC Africa at this year’s Investor summit and awards dinner, she notes the group is positioned as thought-leader while highlighting Nigeria remains worth investing in.


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