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The Rwandan government has strategically reopened high-value government bonds, including the FXD3/2019/20Yrs maturing in 2039 and FXD6/2020/20Yrs maturing in 2040, to attract long-term investments. 

Rwanda reopens high-value bonds to boost long-term investment opportunities

CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng has been on the ground where she spoke to Erik Berglof, Chief Economist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on some of the ways to advance global health infrastructure. 

Berglof: Climate change and human health are interlinked

Northam Platinum CEO, Paul Dunne expects the platinum market to improve on the back of a growing supply deficit as production declines. The miner’s half-year profit halved due to low metal prices. 

Northam H1’25 HEPS down 49.7%

Rwanda is fast emerging as the home of fintech attracting global investors and innovators to its dynamic ecosystem. 

Rwanda: The rising fintech hub in Africa

The on-going G20 meeting in South Africa has placed the limelight on Africa with the continent pushing for several reforms. Among key reforms is fixing the cost of capital. 

Tackling Africa's debt crisis top on agenda at G20 meeting

AFD and GEAPP have teamed up to expand clean energy financing in Africa under Mission 300. Hélène Djoufelkit, Deputy Executive Director: Sustainable Finance & Economy, AFD joins CNBC Africa to discuss the initiative. 

AFD, GEAPP partner on clean energy financing 

CEO of CFG Advisory, Tilewa Adebajo believes revamping Nigeria's trade Industrial policies will boost the country's growth rate and address the output gap. 

CFG Advisory: Nigeria has to revamp trade, industrial policies

Austin Tam-George, a Former Senior Executive Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government says the real estate, renewable energy and tourism sectors remain vibrant for investors looking to diversify their portfolios in unsaturated markets. 

What can Nigeria's Rivers State offer investors? 

Ratings agency, GCR Ratings says it expects ongoing reforms in Nigeria to begin to yield mildly positive outcomes in 2025 with lowering inflationary pressures, more stable foreign exchange rates and slightly higher GDP growth. 

GCR: Nigeria reforms to yield mildly positive outcomes in 2025 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has deemed the G20 Summit a success, despite some countries, including the United States, sending representatives instead of ministers. 

G20 commits to sustainable finance roadmap

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Sérgio Pimenta, Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation for more.

Pimenta: Private sector key to unlocking Africa’s growth story

Strategic capital expenditure (CAPEX) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of African investments, driving growth, and fostering sustainable development across the continent. 

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