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

The G7 leaders' summit is underway in France amid a major geopolitical development.

US President Donald Trump has announced a framework agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz a key global shipping route carrying around 20% of the world's oil.

To reflect on what the Iran deal means for global markets, energy prices and economic stability we are now joined by Dr Mikatekiso Kubayi, Senior Researcher and South African Research Chair on African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy and the University of Johannesburg.

The G7 leaders' summit is underway in France amid a major geopolitical development.
US President Donald Trump has announced a framework agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz a key global shipping route carrying around 20% of the world's oil.
To reflect on what the Iran deal means for global markets, energy prices and economic stability we are now joined by Dr Mikatekiso Kubayi, Senior Researcher and South African Research Chair on African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy and the University of Johannesburg.

G7 summit begins amid breakthrough US-Iran deal

The Africa Energy Forum 2026 gets underway tomorrow in Cape Town, bringing together heads of government, policymakers, investors and energy experts from across the continent and beyond.

This year's gathering comes at a crucial time as African nations seek reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions to drive industrialisation, create jobs and expand access to electricity for millions of people. The forum is expected to shape conversations around investment, energy security and the continent's economic future.

Our business reporter Innocent Semosa is attending the event and joins us now from Cape Town.

The Africa Energy Forum 2026 gets underway tomorrow in Cape Town, bringing together heads of government, policymakers, investors and energy experts from across the continent and beyond.
This year's gathering comes at a crucial time as African nations seek reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions to drive industrialisation, create jobs and expand access to electricity for millions of people. The forum is expected to shape conversations around investment, energy security and the continent's economic future.
Our business reporter Innocent Semosa is attending the event and joins us now from Cape Town.

Africa Energy Forum kicks off amid push for energy security, investment

In this week's markets slot we look at the impact of developments around the Middle East on global markets. We also look South Africa's retail sales.

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

In this week's markets slot we look at the impact of developments around the Middle East on global markets. We also look South Africa's retail sales.
For more on this, we are joined on the line by Senior Economist at FNB, Koketso Mano.

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

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