African business leaders, investors, heads of state, and senior government officials from across the continent and beyond, have converged in Kigali, Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum which began today.  

This year the event is taking place under the theme: "The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership." 

To reflect on what can be expected form the event is Teddy Kaberuka, International Consultant and Economic Analyst and AI strategist based in Rwanda.

African business leaders, investors, heads of state, and senior government officials from across the continent and beyond, have converged in Kigali, Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum which began today. &nbsp;
This year the event is taking place under the theme: "The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership."&nbsp;
To reflect on what can be expected form the event is Teddy Kaberuka, International Consultant and Economic Analyst and AI strategist based in Rwanda.

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Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali with focus on shared ownership, scaled growth

It is time for the market update, focusing on the latest developments shaping business, markets and the broader economy across Africa and beyond.

Joining the discussion to provide insight into these trends is Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss.

It is time for the market update, focusing on the latest developments shaping business, markets and the broader economy across Africa and beyond.
Joining the discussion to provide insight into these trends is Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss.

Africa market update with Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss

Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa. The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry.

The report indicates that South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference, despite repeated recommendations to strengthen safeguards.

Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa. The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry.
The report indicates that South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference, despite repeated recommendations to strengthen safeguards.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

South Africa still struggles to curb tobacco industry interference, report finds

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.

With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, questions are being raised about the opportunities and risks this growing BRICS cooperation could present for the continent’s resource-rich economies. There is also increasing focus on whether Africa can convert its mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS-led framework.

To unpack these developments, Mining Analyst David van Wyk joins the discussion.

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers&rsquo; Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.
With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, questions are being raised about the opportunities and risks this growing BRICS cooperation could present for the continent&rsquo;s resource-rich economies. There is also increasing focus on whether Africa can convert its mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS-led framework.
To unpack these developments, Mining Analyst David van Wyk joins the discussion.

Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali with focus on shared ownership, scaled growth

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