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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps we explore the world of transport and mobility sector. From ride-hailing apps to e-logistics platforms, tech startups in the transportation sector are transforming the way people and goods get around. But what are the biggest challenges and opportunities in this exciting space?</p>


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Startup Caps EP10: Overview of transport tech in Africa


<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-you-need-to-know-today">What you need to know today</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-absa-pmi-improves-for-second-consecutive-month">ABSA PMI Improves for Second Consecutive Month</h2>



<p>The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) showed signs of improvement in June 2024, rising to 45.7 from 43.8 in May. Despite the increase, the index remains below the critical 50-point threshold. Economist Sello Sekele from Absa Group discussed the sector&#8217;s challenges, including declining business activity and subdued demand. Positively, cost pressures have eased thanks to the strong rand and decreasing fuel prices.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356173611112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full interview with Sello Sekele</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-state-intel-report-evolving-investment-strategies-of-african-institutional-investors">State Intel Report: Evolving Investment Strategies of African Institutional Investors</h2>



<p>Dolapo Omidire, Research Director at State Intel, shared insights from a report highlighting a shift among African institutional investors towards longer-term holding of income-producing assets. The report also noted a surge in ESG-linked financing activities and the significant interest in the hospitality sector in regions like French West Africa.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356167714112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full discussion with Dolapo Omidire</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockefeller-foundation-s-mission-300-initiative">Rockefeller Foundation&#8217;s Mission 300 Initiative</h2>



<p>Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, discussed the Mission 300 initiative, aimed at providing electricity to 300 million Africans, with a particular focus on Nigeria. The initiative plans to replace diesel generators with renewable energy sources and expand mini-grid systems to boost energy access in remote areas.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356161701112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Rajiv Shah&#8217;s insights</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-imf-approves-67-million-for-benin">IMF Approves $67 Million for Benin</h2>



<p>The IMF has approved $67 million in funding for Benin, signaling a positive outlook for the country&#8217;s economic stability and growth. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Mission Chief to Benin, emphasized the importance of domestic revenue mobilization and subsidy reforms to achieve sustainable growth.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356160545112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the discussion with Constant Lonkeng Ngouana</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-south-africa-s-energy-transition-the-role-of-natural-gas">South Africa&#8217;s Energy Transition: The Role of Natural Gas</h2>



<p>Dele Kuti of Standard Bank discussed South Africa&#8217;s progress towards stabilizing its power grid and highlighted the role of natural gas in the country&#8217;s just energy transition. He emphasized the need for continued investment in renewable energy and efficient energy management to meet growing demand while reducing carbon emissions.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356155734112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full interview with Dele Kuti</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-president-ghazouani-s-re-election-in-mauritania">President Ghazouani&#8217;s Re-election in Mauritania</h2>



<p>Robert Besseling of Pangea-Risk analyzed the re-election of Mauritania&#8217;s President Ghazouani, noting the likely continuation of policy stability and investment attraction. Key areas of focus include commodities market development and boosting foreign direct investment to address socio-economic challenges.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356151403112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the analysis with Robert Besseling</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-african-tech-vc-funding-trends-and-outlook">African Tech VC Funding: Trends and Outlook</h2>



<p>Despite a 56% drop in funding in the first half of 2024, experts remain optimistic about African tech startups. Oswald Guobadia and Raj Kulsaingham discussed the need for tailored funding models, diversification in sectors like climate tech, and the role of local investors in supporting innovation.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356149707112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the insights from Oswald Guobadia and Raj Kulsaingham</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ramaphosa-names-government-of-national-unity-cabinet">Ramaphosa Names Government of National Unity Cabinet</h2>



<p>South Africa&#8217;s President Ramaphosa has announced a new, larger cabinet as part of the Government of National Unity. Louw Nel of Oxford Economics examined the strategic decisions behind key appointments and their potential impact on policy stability and future electoral outcomes.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356146914112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the briefing with Louw Nel</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rainbow-chicken-s-jse-main-board-listing">Rainbow Chicken&#8217;s JSE Main Board Listing</h2>



<p>Rainbow Chicken&#8217;s stock has surged nearly 30% following its listing on the JSE main board. Managing Director Marthinus Stander discussed the company&#8217;s strategies for maintaining profitability and competitiveness amidst sector challenges.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356146714112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Marthinus Stander&#8217;s insights</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-south-africa-s-business-reaction-to-new-gnu-cabinet">South Africa&#8217;s Business Reaction to New GNU Cabinet</h2>



<p>Business leaders Mtho Xulu (SACCI) and Cas Coovadia (BUSA) shared their perspectives on South Africa&#8217;s new GNU cabinet. They emphasized the need for unity, effective governance, and collaboration between the private sector and the government to drive economic growth and address socio-economic challenges.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnbcafrica.com/media/6356147776112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full discussion with Mtho Xulu and Cas Coovadia</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-india-expands-search-for-critical-minerals">India Expands Search for Critical Minerals</h2>



<p>India is actively engaging in discussions with countries in Africa and Latin America to secure critical mineral blocks on a government-to-government basis. Veena Kumari Dermal, joint secretary of the Ministry of Mines, highlighted this at an industry event. These talks are also extending to Australia with the aim of securing lithium blocks. Indian state-owned firm Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) has already set up operations in Argentina and signed a $24 million lithium exploration pact for five blocks in January. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-south-african-markets-update">South African Markets Update</h2>



<p>On Monday, South African assets gave up some of their initial gains following the formation of a new cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Specifically, the Top-40 index on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange closed around 0.2% weaker, while the country&#8217;s benchmark 2030 government bond yield fell by 3 basis points to 9.955%. The government is also planning to hold its weekly auction of long-term bonds. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-african-markets-key-developments">African Markets&#8217; Key Developments</h2>



<p>Multiple factors are currently affecting African markets. In Kenya, activists have scheduled another week of anti-government protests, compelling President William Ruto to reconsider his unpopular tax hikes. The Kenyan shilling remains steady but under pressure due to increased demand for hard currency by importers and manufacturers. In Somalia and Ethiopia, Turkey is mediating discussions over a port deal signed with the Somaliland region. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund has revised its 2024 growth forecast for Ghana upwards due to improved economic stability. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the state miner Gecamines has declined to approve the sale of Chemaf SA&#8217;s cobalt assets to Norin Mining. Lastly, Nigeria&#8217;s Dangote oil refinery is increasing gasoil exports, impacting European refiners. </p>


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Daily Open: ABSA PMI’s Positive Streak Amid Persistent Challenges, GNU Cabinet Announced

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<p>Data from the Nigerian exchange shows total transactions on the local bourse hit 2.35 trillion at the end of May. This shows a 115.4 per cent increase compared to the first five months of 2023. Meanwhile, analysts at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees say strategic positioning of investors on fundamentally sound stocks for dividend income and capital gains remains one of the drivers of the market. Patrick Ejumedia, Head of Research at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees joins CNBC Africa for the first half year performance of the equities market and the outlook for the rest of the year.</p>


Will Nigeria’s equities sustain rebound in H2’24?

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<p>The market is closing the week quiet as Investors await the outcome of today’s 150 billion naira OMO auction. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Investors await ₦150bn OMO Auction result

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect buy interest on mid dated bonds to persist given the attractive yield. Meanwhile, they anticipate continued demand for T-bills and a likely OMO auction due to the robust system liquidity. Odinaka Linus-Nwokonkwo, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: Attractive yield drives buy interest in mid-dated bonds

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<p>The Resurgence Conference Durban, hosted by the eThekwini Municipality and partners from the United States, aims to bring together large business delegations from the United States, Africa, and South Africa to explore and maximise investment opportunities in Durban.</p>


Focus On: Localising U.S-Africa Trade: Resurgence Conference Durban

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<p>The naira continues its losing streak this week recording marginal depreciations against the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, in the fixed income market, average yield in the T-bills secondary market are down marginally due to buy pressure across the curve. Emmanuel Odiaka, CEO at ECOB Capital joins CNBC Africa for the movements and outlook for the fixed income and FX market.</p>


Is the worst of naira volatility over?

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<p>This highlights special showcases the Mastercard Indaba 2024 hosted in Pretoria under the theme of ‘Paradigms. Payments. Possibilities – Collaborating for Progress’. The two-day summit highlighted Africa’s economic potential within the digital payments landscape and brought together partners and stakeholders to discuss solutions for local challenges using global insights.</p>


Focus On: Highlights Special of the Mastercard Indaba 2024

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<p>Traders at UBA say the market is calm as focus remains skewed to today’s Primary Market Auction. Meanwhile, money market rates are expected to increase marginally for the rest of the week due to the bonds and T-bills auction settlement. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Investors await outcome of mid-week primary auction

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<p>Investors have their attention fixed on today’s 228-billion naira T-bills auction. For the bond side, traders at Access Bank expect cherry-picking to persist although on a less aggressive note given the bond auction settlement. Oladimeji Obasa, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more on mid-week market movements.</p>


Investors look to ₦228bn T-bills auction for direction

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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps, we explore how Africa&#8217;s education sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with edtech startups playing a critical role. From providing affordable access, quality education and personalized learning experiences, these innovators are shaping the future of learning on the continent.</p>


Startup Caps EP9: Transforming Africa’s edtech sector

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<p>The bears continue to hold sway in the Nigerian equities market as profit taking activity continue. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission released the framework for the banking sector recapitalization exercise. Ekene Oyeka, a Securities dealer at Norrenberger joins CNBC Africa to review the trading day and activities shaping investor sentiments.</p>


Equities: Bears hold sway

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<p>This week we’re looking into Climate tech, Greentech, or as some call it Cleantech, which is all about developing and deploying technologies that address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and fostering sustainability.</p>


Startup Caps EP8: Greentech: Fostering sustainability through energy efficient technologies

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<p>Intermarc Consulting presents the 24th edition of its Digital Day Expo Conference and Exhibition as the platform seeks to redefine the future of payments in Nigeria. CNBC Africa in this special broadcast brings you highlights of the 2-day event in Lagos, Nigeria and what to expect in the silver jubilee anniversary.</p>


Focus On: Intermarc Consulting holds 24th edition of Digital Pay Expo

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<p>Rivers State is showcasing its investment potential and economic opportunities hosting this year’s Economic and Investment Summit tagged Rivers Emerge. CNBC Africa in this special broadcast brings you details of the 2-day event and more.</p>


Focus On: Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit Highlights Special

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<p>This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda brings focus onto a magnetic tourism destination; the King&#8217;s Palace in Nyanza. Offering a glimpse into Rwanda&#8217;s rich history, once the heart of the nation and a site of legendary battles, Nyanza now connects visitors to the past.</p>


Nyanza: Gateway to Rwanda’s storied past

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<p>Analysts at Parthian Securities say they expect investors&#8217; sentiments to remain mixed as buy interest in some bank stocks positively tilts the overall direction of the equities market. Chinazom Izuora, a Senior Associate, Investment Brokerage at Parthian Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


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Startup Caps EP10: Overview of transport tech in Africa

Daily Open: ABSA PMI’s Positive Streak Amid Persistent Challenges, GNU Cabinet Announced

Will Nigeria’s equities sustain rebound in H2’24?

Investors await ₦150bn OMO Auction result

Access: Attractive yield drives buy interest in mid-dated bonds

Focus On: Localising U.S-Africa Trade: Resurgence Conference Durban

Is the worst of naira volatility over?

Focus On: Highlights Special of the Mastercard Indaba 2024

UBA: Investors await outcome of mid-week primary auction

Investors look to ₦228bn T-bills auction for direction

Startup Caps EP9: Transforming Africa’s edtech sector

Equities: Bears hold sway

Startup Caps EP8: Greentech: Fostering sustainability through energy efficient technologies

Focus On: Intermarc Consulting holds 24th edition of Digital Pay Expo

Focus On: Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit Highlights Special

Nyanza: Gateway to Rwanda’s storied past

Parthian: Mixed sentiments to persist in Nigeria equities

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Startup Caps EP10: Overview of transport tech in Africa

Daily Open: ABSA PMI’s Positive Streak Amid Persistent Challenges, GNU Cabinet Announced

Will Nigeria’s equities sustain rebound in H2’24?

Investors await ₦150bn OMO Auction result

Access: Attractive yield drives buy interest in mid-dated bonds

Focus On: Localising U.S-Africa Trade: Resurgence Conference Durban

Is the worst of naira volatility over?

Focus On: Highlights Special of the Mastercard Indaba 2024

UBA: Investors await outcome of mid-week primary auction

Investors look to ₦228bn T-bills auction for direction

Startup Caps EP9: Transforming Africa’s edtech sector

Equities: Bears hold sway

Startup Caps EP8: Greentech: Fostering sustainability through energy efficient technologies

Focus On: Intermarc Consulting holds 24th edition of Digital Pay Expo

Focus On: Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit Highlights Special

Nyanza: Gateway to Rwanda’s storied past

Parthian: Mixed sentiments to persist in Nigeria equities

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