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[ICYMI] Focus On: Africa Fintech Landscape Africa is the world’s fastest-growing fintech market, driven by South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya. With a 32 per cent annual growth rate, the sector is set to reach $65 billion by 2030. In this episode of Focus On, we’re joined by Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President & Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa to explore insights on strengthening the continent’s economy through financial inclusion, digital payments and initiatives such as the Visa African Fintech Accelerator Programme. 🔗CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL FOCUS ON INTERVIEW: https://brnw.ch/21wPPKT #VisaAfricaFinTechAccelerator2024

[TOP STORY] Commodity prices are largely expected to fall in 2025 due to a sluggish global economic outlook and a resurgent dollar, but gold and gas prices are poised to rally this year, according to industry experts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWDcKpNu #CNBCAfrica #DSTV410 #commodities #global #economic #gold #gas #prices

[TOP STORY] South Africa’s private sector activity contracted in December for the first time since August, as muted demand and rising inflationary pressures weighed on growth, a survey showed on Monday. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dX_DvBXG #CNBCAfrica #DSTV410 #southafrica #africa #business #activity #pmi

[TOP STORY] China’s top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing’s already sizeable influence across the resource-rich continent as Europe’s presence wanes and America’s wavers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/db38EQ2Q #CNBCAfrica #DSTV410 #china #africa #west #diplomat

[SPONSORED] Discover Rwanda's diverse forests and their crucial ecological roles, highlighting the nation's leadership in biodiversity and conservation efforts. 🔗 WATCH HERE: https://lnkd.in/dB9WA7RX #InvestRwanda Rwanda Development Board (RDB) #DBIR #DoingBusinessInRwanda

[ICYMI] Namibia hosts 2024 Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar and Factoring Workshop Namibia plays host to this year’s Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar and Factoring workshop as the bank fosters increased collaboration to drive the uptake of trade solutions on the continent. CNBC Africa in this special broadcast brings you details of the 4-day event. 🔗CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO CATCH UP ON THE FOCUS ON: https://brnw.ch/21wPxKT #Afreximbank #GlobalAfrica #AfricaRising #CreativeEconomy #AfricanCreatives African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

[SPONSORED] WATCH👀: In the latest episode of the Visa Spotlights Podcast, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President of Corporate Communications for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), speaks with Godfrey Sullivan, Visa's Head of Products & Solutions for CEMEA. They discuss how Visa is driving fintech innovation across Africa, empowering startups to create tailored solutions for local communities. Among the highlighted challenges, Godfrey sheds light on the significant role cash still plays in the region’s economy—$2.2 trillion in cash transactions—underscoring the transformative potential of digital payments. 🔗CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://brnw.ch/21wPwSs #VisaAfricaFinTechAccelerator2024

[ICYMI] Focus On: Empowering SMEs through tech adoption SMEs have the potential to harness the power of technological innovations to level the playing field with larger retailers. As digital transformation continues to revolutionize, adopting the right technologies can present significant growth opportunities. This Focus On will highlight the potential of digital transformation for SMEs. 🔗CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR FULL FOCUS ON INTERVIEW: https://brnw.ch/21wPwJJ Standard Bank Group Standard Bank South Africa

[SPONSORED] Rwanda makes history as the first African nation to host the FIA – Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile General Assembly & Awards! Cementing its place as a Sports Hub while driving the future of racing in Africa. Catch highlights from FIA and more on #DBIR at 17h30 CAT only on #DSTV410. Rwanda Development Board (RDB) #DoingBusinessInRwanda

[ICYMI] Focus On: Anambra Investment Summit 2024: Highlights Special. The Anambra Investment Summit brings together Public and Private Sector players, captains of industries, strategic partners and relevant stakeholders to explore strategies aimed at achieving inclusive economic growth and collaborate on investment opportunities in Anambra State. CBNC Africa brings you highlights from the event. 🔗CLICK LINK BELOW TO SEE HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL: https://brnw.ch/21wPw7G Anambra State Government #ANINVEST2024