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<p>Analysts at NASD say the interest rate hike by the monetary policy committee is crowding out investors at the unlisted equities market as attention shift to the fixed income market despite its negative real returns on investment. Oludare Fajimolu, the Head of Research and Strategy at NASD, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


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What will fuel investors interest in unlisted equities market?

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<p>The inaugural UK-Rwanda Business Forum, convened a panel discussion between esteemed figures from both the public and private sectors, to explore the vast opportunities in Rwanda. They engaged in discussions regarding their journey of growth, reflecting on how they&#8217;ve expanded their investments, amplified their impact, and accumulated wealth in the process.</p>


UK-Rwanda Business Forum: Succeeding In Rwanda: Unlocking Growth And Opportunities

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<p>Following the 400 basis points hike in the Monetary Policy Rate by Nigeria’s MPC, analysts expect a further negative impact on the equities market performance in the short term as investors weigh the increased yields in the fixed income market versus the equities market offering. Oluwaseun Dosunmu, Head of Investment Research at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more on the equities market appeal and near-term outlook.</p>


How MPR hike may affect equities market appeal

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<p>Traders at UBA expect an upward repricing across board with emphasis on the short-dated maturities given the aggressive hawkish stance of the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: CBN’s hawkish stance to drive upward repricing

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<p>The 2024 edition of the Africa Business Forum invited the public and private sector to have an open dialogue about Africa’s efforts to accelerate the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the agenda 2063, the Africa we want. This Focus On brings key voices to highlight what needs to be done to boost Africa’s transformation through education, technology, and innovation.</p>


Focus On ABF: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

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<p>Investors at the Treasury Bills market are reacting to the 400-basis point hike in monetary policy rate by the monetary policy committee as traders at Access Bank expect a bearish market sentiment in today&#8217;s trading. Meanwhile, the money market is expected to witness a decline in rates on FAAC inflows. Adamma Mbachu, Team Lead, Currency Trading at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


T-Bills bearish as investors react to rate hike

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<p>Botswana, the Diamond of Africa, is placed under the microscope in this documentary. We explore the growth opportunities, the journey Botswana walked since independence and what makes Botswana a destination for investment.</p>


Botswana: The Diamond of Africa

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<p>Analysts say investors at the equities market are trading cautiously as they await the outcome of the ongoing Monetary Policy Committee MPC meeting. Meanwhile, limited bargain-hunting activity is expected near term due to prevailing sentiments driven by movements in fixed income market yields and earnings releases. Olumide Sole, Research Analyst at Vetiva Capital joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Investors await outcome of Nigeria’s MPC meeting

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<p>Analysts believe the Nigerian equities will sustain the mixed sentiments witnessed this week as investors await the outcome of next week’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Patrick Ejumedia, Head of Sterling Asset Management and Trustees, joins  CNBC Africa for a market discussion.</p>


Nigerian equities to see mixed-to-bearish sentiment

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<p>Traders at UBA say though System liquidity was further depressed this week following the treasury bills auction settlement, the expected 1.15 trillion FAAC inflow will elevate system liquidity. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates as investors eye next week’s Monetary Policy decision.</p>


UBA: ₦1.15trn FAAC inflow to elevate system liquidity

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say investors continue to take profit on their winnings as post-auction activities take center stage this week. Kolawole Komolafe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Access: Investors take profit on post auction winnings

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana delivers one of his most challenging budget speeches amid the slowest growth rate in years and a tough election challenge for the ruling party. For post-Budget analysis, CNBC Africa brings you 2024 BUDGET INSIGHTS, unpacking the difficult balancing act required of the minister against increasing global uncertainty and fracturing world alliances.</p>


South Africa 2024 Post-Budget Insights

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<p>The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa has announced that Rwanda&#8217;s monetary policy rate will be maintained at 7.5 per cent. This decision follows a review of the economy from November 2023 to February 2024. The last MPC meeting in November 2023 also maintained the lending rate at 7.5 per cent. with the last increment in August 2023 of 50 basis points. Inflation currently stands at 5 per cent, falling within the target band, with the decline in core inflation attributed to improved rainfall and softer energy prices and high sectorial performance. The Governor noted that global developments could influence future monetary policy outcomes.</p>


National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

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<p>The Africa Business Forum 2024, a pivotal event which recently took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Spearheaded by Claver Gatete, the UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, this gathering marks a significant milestone in shaping the continent&#8217;s future. Under the overarching theme of &#8220;Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation,&#8221; leaders, innovators, and visionaries converge to explore pathways for sustainable growth and development.</p>


ABF 2024: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

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<p>(Watch Full speech) &#8211; South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the 2024 budget speech in which he details measures to tackle government’s spiralling debt.</p>


SA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2024 Budget Speech

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<p>Traders at UBA say investors are adopting a wait and see approach as they focus on the outcome of today’s 265.5 billion-naira T-bills auction following the subscription levels recorded from Monday’s 2.5trillion naira bond auction. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance sheet management joins CNBC Africa to assess this year’s auctions and investment appetite.</p>


Will Nigeria secure more FPIs via bigger auctions?

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana delivers one of his most challenging budget speeches amid the slowest growth rate in years and a tough election challenge for the ruling party. For post-Budget analysis, CNBC Africa brings you 2024 BUDGET INSIGHT, unpacking the difficult balancing act required of the minister against increasing global uncertainty and fracturing world alliances.</p>


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What will fuel investors interest in unlisted equities market?

UK-Rwanda Business Forum: Succeeding In Rwanda: Unlocking Growth And Opportunities

How MPR hike may affect equities market appeal

UBA: CBN’s hawkish stance to drive upward repricing

Focus On ABF: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

T-Bills bearish as investors react to rate hike

Botswana: The Diamond of Africa

Investors await outcome of Nigeria’s MPC meeting

Nigerian equities to see mixed-to-bearish sentiment

UBA: ₦1.15trn FAAC inflow to elevate system liquidity

Access: Investors take profit on post auction winnings

South Africa 2024 Post-Budget Insights

National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

ABF 2024: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

SA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2024 Budget Speech

Will Nigeria secure more FPIs via bigger auctions?

Post-Budget Analysis & Reactions: SA Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget 2024

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What will fuel investors interest in unlisted equities market?

UK-Rwanda Business Forum: Succeeding In Rwanda: Unlocking Growth And Opportunities

How MPR hike may affect equities market appeal

UBA: CBN’s hawkish stance to drive upward repricing

Focus On ABF: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

T-Bills bearish as investors react to rate hike

Botswana: The Diamond of Africa

Investors await outcome of Nigeria’s MPC meeting

Nigerian equities to see mixed-to-bearish sentiment

UBA: ₦1.15trn FAAC inflow to elevate system liquidity

Access: Investors take profit on post auction winnings

South Africa 2024 Post-Budget Insights

National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

ABF 2024: Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology & Innovation

SA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2024 Budget Speech

Will Nigeria secure more FPIs via bigger auctions?

Post-Budget Analysis & Reactions: SA Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget 2024

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