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Manufacturing in East Africa’s largest economy Kenya, is in the deep, as the high cost of doing business is forcing companies to scale down with some even exiting the market. 

State of manufacturing in Kenya 

Ghana’s Minister of Finance presents the 2025 budget proposal to parliament today following cabinet’s approval. 

Can Ghana’s 2025 budget support growth targets?

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery have begun fresh talks over the renewal of the naira-for-crude agreement in anticipation of the expiration of the initial deal, which ends this month. 

Naira-crude deal: NNPCL, Dangote Refinery begin fresh negotiations

Data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows the country’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent in the full year 2024.

Will Ghana’s economy expand in 2025?

Ikemesit Effiong, Partner, SBM Intelligence joins CNBC Africa for more.

SBM: Power Africa shutdown underscores fragility of donor-driven initiatives

Fauzia Okediji, Manager, Utility at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet joins CNBC Africa for more. 

GEAPP: Decentralised renewable energy solutions key to low carbon industrial future

Absa Group today reported a 10 per cent increase in its 2024 earnings, driven by a material second-half recovery and improved risk management, despite a 5 per cent rise in operating costs and a credit loss ratio still slightly above target. 

Absa FY’24 HEPS up 10%

CNBC Africa is joined by the CEO of Rainbow Rare Earths, George Bennett for more. 

Rare earths: Global supply chain under spotlight

Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec joins CNBC Africa to unpack the key considerations for tomorrow’s budget speech.

South Africa’s tough 2025 budget plan

Rwanda’s partnerships with global sports organizations, including Arsenal FC, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern Munich and the Basketball Africa League (BAL), have driven economic growth, promoted tourism, and strengthened community development.

Investing in Rwanda’s sports sector

Africa's agricultural sector holds immense potential for driving economic growth, food security, and sustainable development. Yet, it faces complex challenges that hinder its progress. 

Seeding growth: Unlocking Africa's agricultural potential

Mpact reported a 3.6 per cent increase in group revenue in the year to December, boosted by higher sales volumes, mainly boosted by higher sales in its paper business. 

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