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Earlier this week the Central Bank of Lesotho lowered their  interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.50 per cent per annum citing the alignment with prevailing domestic economic conditions and the broader regional monetary policy environment. 

Central Bank of Lesotho cuts repo rate by 25bps to 7.5%

CNBC Africa spoke with the Chair of the taskforce, Leila Fourie, Group CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 

SA finance leaders collaborate to launch Operation Phumelela

Quantum Foods reported that revenue decreased by 8.9 per cent. Headline earnings increased to 80.4 cents from a headline loss per share of 17.4 cents in the prior period. 

Quantum Foods full-year revenue down 8.9%

South Africa’s high speed train, the Gautrain has been touting a major expansion of its 80km rail network for the past decade. 

Gautrain CEO on creating an integrated public transport system

This week hosted creditors and finance executives at a major conference in Harare, the capital, to discuss plans to clear debt arrears and restructure $12.7 billion in external debt. 

Zimbabwe’s finance minister talks budget promises, debt reforms & economic outlook

South African Airways commissioned a study from Oxford Economics Africa examining the airline’s core economic contribution by analysing the impact of its direct and direct activities. 

Oxford Economics: SAA to boost SA’s economy by R32bn in 2030

Despite continued stability in electricity supply, recent activity data suggest broadly subdued growth momentum. 

Absa’s Q4’24 quarterly perspectives for S.Africa


As markets prepare to close off 2024, Bastian Teichgreeber, Chief Investment Officer, Prescient Investment Management joins CNBC Africa to look back at the lows and highs of the year and insights into what’s in store for 2025.

Prescient Investment Management on key financial market trends in 2024

Vukile Property Fund reported a strong first half posting a 6 per cent increase in dividends per share. 

Vukile H1 HEPS up 5.3%

African Bank’s full year profit stayed almost flat as it faced a difficult operating environment that has rendered almost a third of its personal banking loan book likely to result in credit losses. 

African Bank reports 36% jump in customers

Car rental, leasing and sales group Zeda reported lower annual earnings, despite achieving record revenue, as the “challenging” used car market continued to put pressure on used vehicle sales. 

Zeda FY24 HEPS declined 18.1%

Elijah Oliveros-Rosen, Chief Emerging Markets Economist, S&P Global Ratings joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.

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