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<p>Energy is a fundamental component of the modern industrial economy and yet 43 per cent of Africans lack access to electricity, this is according to the International Energy Agency. This Focus On episode explores the Namibia International Energy Conference and unpacks how Namibia can use energy as a catalyst for economic prosperity.</p>


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Focus On: Using energy as a catalyst for Namibia’s economic prosperity

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<p>The 6th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference 2024 is taking place under the theme: ‘Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity&#8217;. Join CNBC Africa as we bring you insights from energy stakeholders, the Namibian government and investors on Namibia&#8217;s energy landscape and the potential to foster partnerships for energy industry growth.</p>


NIEC 2024: Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity

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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>


Focus On: The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

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<p>This Focus On puts the spotlight on partnerships that use seed funding to fund the on-going African green energy transition projects. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fifi Peters is joined by Johan Marnewick, Head of Credit Alternatives at Stanlib and Asanda Tsotsi, Head of Project and Export Finance at Standard Bank CIB on insights to into the Khanyisa Energy Fund as part of Standard Bank&#8217;s journey to fund Africa&#8217;s green energy transition.</p>


Focus On: Private Partnerships for Green Funding

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Cas Coovadia, CEO, Business Unity South Africa.</p>


The Power Table: South Africa: Rebuilding the Rainbow Nation

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<p>Tourism leaders from across Africa gathered at the Tourism Investment Forum Africa, held in Cape Town, to explore how tourism can be a key driver towards expanding growth and opportunity in African economies. CNBC Africa spoke Barba Gaoganediwe, Head of Destination Marketing and Communications at Gauteng Tourism on how to leverage Gauteng as a tourism investment destination.</p>


Focus On: Opportunities for Tourism Investment in Gauteng

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<p>Fostering network opportunities, facilitating trade deals and forging international partnerships, the U.S.-Africa Business Summit returns for its 16th edition. Returning to United States soil, this summit will be attracting heads of states and investors from both the U.S and Africa. This Focus On special will highlight some key areas of interest at this year’s summit.</p>


Focus On US-Africa Business Summit 2024

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<p>A number of developing countries look to tourism as an avenue for economic development. CNBC Africa speaks to Joy Priya Somasundram, Principal: FDI Strategies at the Financial Times and Dianna Martin, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Northern Cape Tourism Authority on how Africa can unlock opportunities for growth in this sector.</p>


Focus On: Africa’s Tourism Investment Case

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<p>Tourism, a vital contributor to the economies of many countries around the world, could be a possible solve to Africa&#8217;s economic challenges. CNBC Africa speaks to Dr Geoffrey Manyara, economic Affairs Officer for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa for more.</p>


Focus On: Expanding Africa’s Tourism Horizon

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<p>This episode of Focus On spotlights RBIDZ Special Economic Zone&#8217;s mandate in attracting foreign and domestic investment and creating employment. CNBC Africa speaks to a titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer located in the RBIDZ special economic zone, Nyanza Light Metals, about their growth strategy and approach to improving the region&#8217;s skills base.</p>


Focus On: The Nyanza Light Metals’ Growth Story through Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone

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<p>Investing in SMEs means investing for impact. The challenges that SMEs need to overcome to fully transform digitally are easier with the help of big firms. This Corporate Access explores the role private sector plays to get small businesses to technological support they need to grow.</p>


Corporate Access: Driving Change for Financial & Social Impact

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<p>Artificial intelligence and machine learning are fast becoming the most in-demand sectors for growth and job creation. How is Africa leapfrogging over this digital disruption? And what can be done to accelerate the expansion of digital connectivity and innovation? Join CNBC Africa as a team of industry leaders gathers to break down Africa’s achievements in this space and what is practically needed to ensure no African is left behind.</p>


Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

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<p>On a global scale small and medium businesses are a central economic and social for job creation and economic growth. Accounting for 90 per cent of businesses and 50 per cent of gross domestic GDP, still face many challenges like financial inclusion, digital transformation and access to technology. This Corporate Access explores the Visa Impact Series.</p>


Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

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<p>In this In Conversation episode, Niger-born fashion designer and former president’s daughter &#8211; Alia Baré, shares her mission of using fashion to show a positive image of her country. From gracing the runways of Joburg Fashion Week for African Fashion International (AFI) in South Africa to unveiling her most recent collections in Lagos, Nigeria, Baré lays bare the influences of her travels and life experiences in an effort to create Africa-made designs.</p>


The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Professor Mark Nasila, Chief Data &#038; Analytics Officer, FNB Chief Risk Office, Charity Wayua, Director, IBM Research Africa, Vaughn Naidoo, GM: B2B Technology, MTN Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Venolan Naidoo, Lawyer, Fasken Law Firm.</p>


AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

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<p>Join CNBC Africa for as we embark on a new series ‘Eye on OR Tambo SEZ’. This series will unpack this special economic zone in greater detail. We will speak to key individuals from the different sectors on what it takes to keep operations going during tough economic times and the plans to attract FDIs. In the first episode we explore the development of this SEZ to date.</p>


Eye on OR Tambo SEZ EP1: Unlocking the investment potential of OR Tambo Special Economic Zone

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<p>This episode of Focus On takes aim at the R165.8 billion Gauteng provincial budget for the 2024/2025 financial year delivered by Gauteng Finance MEC Jacob Mamabolo on Tuesday. With a focus on fighting crime and improving health services, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Keamogetswe Mosepele speaks to Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Mzi Khumalo, Gauteng MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, e- Government, Research and Development on their plans to utilize the newly allocated funds.</p>


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Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

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Focus On: Using energy as a catalyst for Namibia’s economic prosperity

NIEC 2024: Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity

Focus On: The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

Focus On: Private Partnerships for Green Funding

The Power Table: South Africa: Rebuilding the Rainbow Nation

Focus On: Opportunities for Tourism Investment in Gauteng

Focus On US-Africa Business Summit 2024

Focus On: Africa’s Tourism Investment Case

Focus On: Expanding Africa’s Tourism Horizon

Focus On: The Nyanza Light Metals’ Growth Story through Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone

Corporate Access: Driving Change for Financial & Social Impact

Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

Eye on OR Tambo SEZ EP1: Unlocking the investment potential of OR Tambo Special Economic Zone

Focus On Gauteng Provincial Budget 2024/25

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