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Côte d’Ivoire has emerged as a FinTech hub, driving financial inclusion in West Africa. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) fueling investment and innovation, FinTech is expanding access to financial services. 

Fintech & sustainability driving financial inclusion in West Africa

One of the biggest challenges for youth in agribusiness is access to finance and markets. On the policy changes and investment opportunities that could help unlock the potential of young agri-preneurs, 

Policy, investment & market access for youth in agriculture

African Rainbow Minerals has reported a 49 per cent drop in interim profits as commodity prices plunged, prompting the board to slash its dividend. 

African Rainbow Minerals H1 HEPS almost halved 

CNBC Africa is joined by John Haslett, Portfolio Manager and COO, Graphite Asset Advisory to analyze the commodities market.

Global commodities review  

CNBC Africa is joined by Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO, Health Funders Association for this discussion. 

Health Funders Association on SA’s healthcare reforms

Poultry group Rainbow Chicken has reported a rise in interim headline earnings profit. The groups says its turnaround strategy and improved profitability had continued into the first half, mainly driven by increased sales in the chicken division.  

Rainbow Chicken H1 HEPS soar 1,348%

Yesterday, BCS announced the completion of its Lake Tanganyika submarine cable. 

BCS Group completes Lake Tanganyika submarine cable

Rwanda has made strides in promoting gender equality, but women still face barriers to financial services, especially in rural areas. 69 per cent of women live in rural areas, relying on farming and piece-work for income. 

Empowering Rwandan women through access to finance

Mediterrania Capital Partners plays a significant role in supporting the growth of mid-cap companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Mediterrania Capital Partners eyes investment opportunities in Rwanda

Thelma Okorie, Group Data Protection and Privacy Counsel at Yellow Card joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report and key predictions for the continent.

Yellow Card: Nigeria, Kenya lead in data privacy enforcement in 2024

The incoming National President of the Nigerian- American Chamber of Commerce says the growth In Nigeria's digital economy, renewable energy investments are key opportunities in the Nigerian economy. 

NACC: Digital economy, renewables key opportunity for Nigeria 

Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a development finance expert, is a candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB). 

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