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<p>In this episode of Focus On, we spotlight The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024, an event that will bring together policymakers, energy stakeholders, investors, and international partners to foster industry growth and position Namibia as a prime investment destination. CNBC Africa spoke to Selma Shimutwikeni, CEO of RichAfrica Consultancy, and convenor of NIEC 2024 about what this event will unpack with in Africa&#8217;s evolving energy landscape.</p>


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Focus On: The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

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<p>From innovative SMEs to global corporations, Dubai is ideally located to be the centre for global trade. Dubai Chambers President and CEO, Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah highlights the government&#8217;s D33 Agenda and where Africa lies.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP8: Africa’s position in Dubai’s D33 expansion plan

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<p>His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted the importance of implemented plans and policies aimed at facilitating sustainable food production through the utilisation of technology and innovative approaches. Look into Dubai&#8217;s food sector and how companies are implementing greener supply chains.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP7: Innovative green food solutions founded in Dubai

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<p>The United Arab Emirates has been the fourth-largest investor in Africa over the past 10 years. Investment from the UAE to Africa hit nearly $60 billion over the decade. Explore the growing intrigue around African investment firms and how Dubai is the ideal headquarters to set base.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP6: The rise of African investments

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<p>Women-focused initiatives in Africa is seeing a growing demand especially with the post-recovery period of the pandemic. This conversation looks at the creation and management of a women driven Dubai social enterprise, and how they are enabling skills development as well as full-time job opportunities for women in developing countries.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP5: Evolvin’ Women on uplifting women in rural & developing areas

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<p>The United Arab Emirates is the second-largest market for iron and steel in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, accounting for approximately 25 per cent of the total market. Their iron and steel market is expected to grow at a compound and annual growth rate of 5.7 per cent during the forecast period of 2021-2026. On this episode of Eye on Dubai, CNBC Africa’s Zanele Morrison speaks with Bharat Bhatia, Founder and CEO of Conares, on how Conares has solidified itself as a main contender in this rising market.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP4: UAE Iron and Steel Industry

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<p>Dubai saw 12.40 million international visitors in 2023 alone. In 2022, the contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the UAE&#8217;s GDP was nearly AED167 billion which is equivalent to 9 per cent of the total GDP. Explore Dubai&#8217;s tourism economy and why this Emirate continues to grow in yearly visitors.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP3: Opportunities and trends for African tourism in Dubai

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<p>We assess Africa&#8217;s energy future and what needs to be done in order for more Africans to gain access to sustainable energy and the need for productive uses of energy. The goal of universal access to modern energy calls for investment of $25 billion per year, and as Africa’s industry, commerce and agriculture expand, so does the need for productive uses of energy. Joining CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zanele Morrison to discuss Africa&#8217;s developing energy sector is Nadja Haakansson, Senior Vice President for Africa at Siemens Energy.</p>


Focus On Africa’s developing energy sector

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<p>One of the largest revenue-generating food sectors in the UAE is the dairy sector, and they are now concerned about introducing quality, local products to the Gulf market. To achieve this, government is expanding production capacities to reduce its import dependency of dairy products. Sankha Biswas, CEO of Nutridor, talks to Zanele Morrison on what Nutridor is doing to contribute to the localization of this sector.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP2: Dubai’s Local Manufacturing Mission

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<p>One of the largest revenue-generating food sectors in the United Arab Emirates is the dairy sector, and they are now concerned about introducing quality, local products to the Gulf market. To achieve this, government is expanding production capacities to reduce its import dependency of dairy products.</p>


Eye on Dubai EP1: Dubai’s Business Opportunities & Outlook

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<p>OPEC and its allies will meet in Vienna today, where the alliance is expected to stick to its current plan and agree on an increase in crude output from July.</p>


Brent hits session-peak of $71 as OPEC+ meets

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<p>Oil producer club, OPEC and its allies are scheduled to hold a technical meeting on Wednesday, where members will either confirm or tweak output plans, following the group&#8217;s decision to gradually ease production cuts earlier in April. Meanwhile, oil prices are down by almost a dollar, on fears that rising COVID-19 cases in India will put a dent on oil demand recovery. Uchenna Minnis, Managing Director of Howard Minnis Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


OPEC & allies to meet on output direction

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<p>Oil producer club, OPEC and its allies meets today to deliberate on whether to extend current supply policy or make adjustments. Financial derivatives say they expect the group to maintain current production cuts. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Mayowa Ige, Research Analyst at Financial Derivatives.</p>


OPEC+ meets to decide supply policy

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<p>OPEC and allies have approved a continuation of the production levels of March for the month of April, with the exception of Russia and Kazakhstan, which will be allowed to increase production by 130 and 20 thousand barrels per day respectively.</p>


OPEC extends oil supply cut to April – What are the implications for Nigeria?

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<p>Oil producer club, OPEC and its allies will meet later today in a crucial meeting where the group will decide on the next phase of the production policy. OPEC+ initially agreed to cut oil production by a record of 9.7 million barrels per day last year, before easing cuts to 7.7 million and eventually 7.2 million from January. Ololade Olubi, Economist at Oando Energy Resources joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


OPEC+ to decide next phase of production policy

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<p>The International Energy Agency has kept its outlook for growth in oil demand largely steady this year on the back vaccine hopes which could prompt countries to relax COVID-19 induced restrictions. In Nigeria’s domestic oil market, deliberations on the Petroleum Industry Bill continues as lawmakers aims to pass the highly anticipated bill in the second quarter of the year. Ayodele Oni, Chair and Partner of the Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group at Bloomfield Law Practice joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Vaccine hopes boosts oil markets – What does this mean for Nigeria?

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<p>Oil producer group, OPEC says uncertainty around the oil market remains high with most of the downward risks being related to the coronavirus pandemic. How will the change in administration in the U.S bear impact the dynamics in the oil markets? Emmanuel Odiaka, Managing Director and CEO of ECOB Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Focus On: The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

Eye on Dubai EP8: Africa’s position in Dubai’s D33 expansion plan

Eye on Dubai EP7: Innovative green food solutions founded in Dubai

Eye on Dubai EP6: The rise of African investments

Eye on Dubai EP5: Evolvin’ Women on uplifting women in rural & developing areas

Eye on Dubai EP4: UAE Iron and Steel Industry

Eye on Dubai EP3: Opportunities and trends for African tourism in Dubai

Focus On Africa’s developing energy sector

Eye on Dubai EP2: Dubai’s Local Manufacturing Mission

Eye on Dubai EP1: Dubai’s Business Opportunities & Outlook

Brent hits session-peak of $71 as OPEC+ meets

OPEC & allies to meet on output direction

OPEC+ meets to decide supply policy

OPEC extends oil supply cut to April – What are the implications for Nigeria?

OPEC+ to decide next phase of production policy

Vaccine hopes boosts oil markets – What does this mean for Nigeria?

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Focus On: The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

Eye on Dubai EP8: Africa’s position in Dubai’s D33 expansion plan

Eye on Dubai EP7: Innovative green food solutions founded in Dubai

Eye on Dubai EP6: The rise of African investments

Eye on Dubai EP5: Evolvin’ Women on uplifting women in rural & developing areas

Eye on Dubai EP4: UAE Iron and Steel Industry

Eye on Dubai EP3: Opportunities and trends for African tourism in Dubai

Focus On Africa’s developing energy sector

Eye on Dubai EP2: Dubai’s Local Manufacturing Mission

Eye on Dubai EP1: Dubai’s Business Opportunities & Outlook

Brent hits session-peak of $71 as OPEC+ meets

OPEC & allies to meet on output direction

OPEC+ meets to decide supply policy

OPEC extends oil supply cut to April – What are the implications for Nigeria?

OPEC+ to decide next phase of production policy

Vaccine hopes boosts oil markets – What does this mean for Nigeria?

How the Biden administration impacts dynamics in the oil markets

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