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Nigeria's defence ministry says its renewed operational strategies is yielding results, meanwhile, top of the agenda to be addressed by Nigeria's parliament are the recent wave of violent attacks in several states in the country. 

Is Nigeria making progress on insecurity?

The Nigerian government has tasked its Economic Management Team to develop a roadmap that will unlock rapid and sustained inclusive growth with a seven per cent medium-term growth rate. 

Nigeria targets 7% medium term growth rate

As South Africa assumes leadership of Values20 under the G20 Presidency, it brings with it a bold message, one of dignity, ethical leadership, and Ubuntu. 

V20 South Africa: Leading with values for a better future

Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Sherillyn Raga, Research Fellow at ODI Global.

Assessing the resilience of African economies to external shocks

As South Africa steps into a new political era with the Government of National Unity, and the world reflects on the outcomes of the Trump administration, economic strategy has never felt more complex or more critical. 

South Africa’s BER predicts 1.5% economic growth in 2025

East Africa’s real estate is shifting toward logistics, student housing, and healthcare. With funding gaps growing, blended finance has emerged as a key alternative. 

Real estate investment trends in East Africa

As Africa pushes toward digitising its economies, the promise of a cashless future is gaining momentum. 

A cashless continent

South Africa’s Reserve Bank has urged inter dealer brokers to prioritise quoting linear derivatives using the South African Rand Overnight Index Average or ZARONIA, over the well known Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate or JIBAR. 

South African Rand Overnight Index Average launched 

City of Cape Town has received a ratings upgrade from Moody’s with a stable outlook. 

Moody’s upgrades Cape Town’s credit rating

Africa’s electric vehicle market is growing despite power connectivity challenges the continent continues to face. Kenya, is leading the charge in the East African region with an ambitious plan to boost access and charging stations.

Investing in Kenya’s e-mobility sector

Rwanda’s market activity remained on the high majorly driven by strong performance by the Bralirwa stock as market turnover increased to 62.8 million Francs as of last week.

Rwanda market watch

Oil prices fell over one per cent today after eight OPEC+ countries agreed to accelerate oil production for a second consecutive month to 411,000 barrels per day in June, raising total combined hike for April, May and June to 960,000 barrels per day.

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