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Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Minetech

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<p>In an intimate conversation with Reeta Roy on this episode of Transcending Boundaries, Ireland’s first female president and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, H.E. Mary Robinson, reflects on her remarkable career in human rights and climate justice. Join them as they discuss her journey of championing gender equality and global peace.</p>


In conversation with former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson

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<p>From the Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones hosted in Djibouti by the AfCFTA Secretariat, we bring you this panel discussion on the topic &#8220;Advancing Meaningful Trade: SEZs as one of the AfCFTA’s relevant instruments in advancing the development of Intra-African Trade&#8221;.</p>


Focus On: Advancing Meaningful Trade Through Special Economic Zones

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<p>Positioning Gauteng as the engine of Africa’s growth is critical to unlocking South Africa’s economic potential. This highlights special reflects on the Gauteng Investment Conference which convened government leaders, international investors, and business executives to explore strategies that will drive sustainable development, industrial expansion, and infrastructure investment in the province.</p>


Investing in Gauteng: The Engine of Africa’s Growth

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<p>Digital payment technology has transformed the way we make purchases and handle transactions. But with this rapid advancement comes a rise in new forms of fraud and scams — underscoring the urgent need for strong security measures and continuous consumer awareness. This highlights special explores how consumers can stay secure in an increasingly digital world.</p>


VISA CEMEA Security Summit 2025: Highlights Special

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<p>Join us for an insightful panel discussion on &#8220;AI for All: African Youth Voices Shaping the Future&#8221; as experts, industry leaders, and upcoming innovators share their perspectives on harnessing Artificial Intelligence to drive positive change in Africa.</p>


AI for All: African Youth Voices Shaping the Future

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<p>Join us on Focus On as we explore the Mastercard Foundation&#8217;s innovative efforts to promote AI growth in Africa. Discover how they&#8217;re harnessing the power of AI to drive economic development, create opportunities, and shape the continent&#8217;s future.</p>


Focus On Empowering Africa’s Future: Mastering AI for Growth

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<p>How do we cultivate the next generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders? Patrick Awuah shares the personal stories and pivotal moments that fueled his mission to cultivate a generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders. He reflects on the power of values-based leadership, the impact of innovative education models, and his vision for unleashing Africa’s boundless potential on the global stage.</p>


Patrick Awuah on cultivating a generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders

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<p>Africa’s economic dependence on natural resources like farming and mining renders a number of its economies vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This episode of Focus On looks at advancing sustainable development on the continent amid reductions in climate grants and development aid.</p>


Focus On: Advancing Africa’s Sustainable Development

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<p>The Gauteng Investment Conference gathered industry leaders from Government and the private sector to discuss and expand Gauteng&#8217;s key sector areas to attract investments. This Highlights Special will focus on challenges and opportunities to accelerate Gauteng&#8217;s economic competitiveness.</p>


Highlights Special of the Gauteng Investment Conference 2025

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<p>The Africa Finance Corporation gathers for its 5th Country and Stakeholder Symposium, under the theme &#8220;Making Africa’s Institutional Savings Work Better for the Continent”. The CSS is a vital platform for direct engagement with AFC’s diverse stakeholders. It harnesses AFC’s extensive expertise in driving infrastructure solutions across Africa, facilitates the exchange of insights from successful stakeholder initiatives, and advances AFC’s strategic objectives of deepening partnerships and enhancing collaboration.</p>


Africa Finance Corporation 5th Country and Stakeholder Symposium

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<p>Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. This Focus On segment will unpack Mastercard&#8217;s commitment to the African continent&#8217;s digital growth through strategic investments.</p>


Focus On Impact Africa: Digital Payments Growth in Africa

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<p>The inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference embarked on the journey to attract over R800 billion of investments and to showcase Gauteng as a gateway to the rest of Africa. This Focus On will bring key voices from the event.</p>


Focus On Gauteng Investment Conference: Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships for Growth

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<p>This episode of Focus On explores the Gauteng Investment Conference. The inaugural event convened under the theme “Investing in Gauteng: The Engine of Africa’s Growth”. CNBC Africa spoke to key stakeholders in support of the Office of the Premier’s goals to drive infrastructure development and economic growth in Gauteng.</p>


Focus On: Gauteng hosts first annual Investment Conference

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<p>Join Reeta Roy for a compelling new episode of Transcending Boundaries, with Rt. Hon. Baroness Valerie Amos. A visionary leader and advocate for justice, Baroness Amos reflects on her trailblazing career, the lessons learned from navigating crises, her unyielding commitment to justice and equality, and her vision for a brighter global future.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Baroness Valerie Amos

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<p>This episode of Focus On explores the lead-up to the Inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference. We speak to key stakeholders who have rallied behind the Gauteng government&#8217;s ambitious target of reaching R800 billion in investment over the next three to five years.</p>


Eye on OR Tambo SEZ: Exploring the GIC investment journey

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<p>Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping the continent.</p>


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