The Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2026 is currently taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme "Financing the Future of Africa: Jobs and Innovation for Sustainable Transformation." This year's forum is positioned as a premier continental platform to mobilise blended finance, strengthen Africa's innovation ecosystems, and unlock large-scale employment opportunities, particularly for the continent's fast-growing youth population. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Aboubakri Diaw, the Chief of Staff of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA

The Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2026 is currently taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme "Financing the Future of Africa: Jobs and Innovation for Sustainable Transformation." This year's forum is positioned as a premier continental platform to mobilise blended finance, strengthen Africa's innovation ecosystems, and unlock large-scale employment opportunities, particularly for the continent's fast-growing youth population. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Aboubakri Diaw, the Chief of Staff of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA

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African leaders meet at the Africa Business Forum to mobilise finance and unlock large-scale employment opportunities

As Africa marks Africa Day today, economists say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, known as AfCFTA, could become the continent's biggest economic game changer amid growing global uncertainty.

Some Experts believe deeper intra-African trade could strengthen economic resilience, boost industrialisation, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs across the continent.

Let's unpack this feather with Jason Hamilton Guest lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School.

As Africa marks Africa Day today, economists say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, known as AfCFTA, could become the continent's biggest economic game changer amid growing global uncertainty.
Some Experts believe deeper intra-African trade could strengthen economic resilience, boost industrialisation, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs across the continent.
Let's unpack this feather with Jason Hamilton Guest lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School.

AfCFTA hailed as Africa's economic game changer on Africa Day amid global uncertainty

As pressure grows on countries to confront climate change, pollution, and rising levels of waste, attention is increasingly turning toward the circular economy a system.

A recent study comparing the original BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has found that while some emerging economies are making significant progress in reusing waste and building circular economies, some continue to lag behind in key areas, including recycling infrastructure and policy implementation.

Joining us now is Aifani Confidence Tahulela, PhD candidate and researcher at the Durban University of Technology at the DUT BRICS research Institute in South Africa.

As pressure grows on countries to confront climate change, pollution, and rising levels of waste, attention is increasingly turning toward the circular economy a system.
A recent study comparing the original BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has found that while some emerging economies are making significant progress in reusing waste and building circular economies, some continue to lag behind in key areas, including recycling infrastructure and policy implementation.
Joining us now is Aifani Confidence Tahulela, PhD candidate and researcher at the Durban University of Technology at the DUT BRICS research Institute in South Africa.

BRICS nations show uneven progress toward circular economy goals amid rising climate, waste pressures

In today's markets slot we look at the impact of South Africa's (SA) inflation rate on possible increase on the interest rate. We turn also turn our attention to the trade balance.

 We also turn the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area.

 For more on this, we're joined on the line by Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.

In today's markets slot we look at the impact of South Africa's (SA) inflation rate on possible increase on the interest rate. We turn also turn our attention to the trade balance.
&nbsp;We also turn the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area.
&nbsp;For more on this, we're joined on the line by Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.

African leaders meet at the Africa Business Forum to mobilise finance and unlock large-scale employment opportunities

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