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South Africa's Swazi Tshabalala says the African Development Bank requires what she called bold reforms to enable it to become the instrument of change Africa's requires. 

Tshabalala bids for AfDB presidency 

Stanbic Holdings Plc reported a 13 per cent net profit increase to Ksh13.7 billion for FY 2024, despite a 3.8 per cent drop in total income. 

Stanbic posts 13% profit rise in FY’24

In its full year 2024 (FY’24) results, BAT Kenya reported a modest 1 per cent growth in net revenue, reaching Ksh25.7 billion despite a significantly challenging operating environment. 

BAT Kenya posts Ksh25.7bn revenue in FY’24

CNBC Africa is joined by Kealeboga Mogodi, Head of Business & Commercial Sales, Stanbic Bank Botswana.

Botswana economic watch

FirstRand reported a 10 per cent increase in first half profits, raising its interim dividend by a similar amount. 

FirstRand H1 HEPS up 10%

CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng caught up with Economist & Author Arunma Oteh, who received the Change Maker of the Decade Award at the 2025 Forbes Africa Leading Women Summit. 

Oteh: Africa is the future

Since its inception, the Forbes Africa Leading Women Summit has honoured International Women's Day on March 8 as an annual celebration commemorating the achievements of women across Africa and the world. 

Gray: Never be scared of failing 

In a move set to position Rwanda at the forefront of agricultural innovation, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) has partnered with AGRA to launch the Kigali Food Innovation Hub. 

AGRA, Rwanda partner to launch food innovation hub

Africa’s healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by emerging trends, persistent challenges, and innovative solutions. 

Propelling investments in Africa's healthcare

Nigeria’s LNG has linked the shortfall in its operations to recent drop in natural gas supplies by 80 per cent due to pipeline vandalism. 

Will Nigeria recover losses from gas supply shortfall?

Olumide Sole, the Head of Financial Institutions Research at Renaissance Capital Africa, joins CNBC Africa to unpack this report.

RENCAP: Risks to unfavourable valuation of Nigerian banks eased

A report by the Bank of America says a delay in talks between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund could exacerbate the country's financing pressure, impacting Senegal's Eurobond market plans or any additional planned loans. 

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