At the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has used the platform to address Africa's top business leaders, policymakers, and investors on the continent's economic future.

 Speaking at the high-profile gathering, President Kagame focused on strengthening Africa's private sector growth, improving regional integration, and accelerating investment-led development as key drivers for sustainable economic transformation.

Channel Africa's economics reporter innocent Semosa has more.

At the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has used the platform to address Africa's top business leaders, policymakers, and investors on the continent's economic future.
&nbsp;Speaking at the high-profile gathering, President Kagame focused on strengthening Africa's private sector growth, improving regional integration, and accelerating investment-led development as key drivers for sustainable economic transformation.
Channel Africa's economics reporter innocent Semosa has more.

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President of Rwanda urges private sector-led growth, regional integration at 2026 Africa CEO Forum

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power, according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners. But there could be some relief on the horizon in the coming months for the local economy.

For more on the Index Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power, according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners. But there could be some relief on the horizon in the coming months for the local economy.
For more on the Index Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.

South African salary earners feel the squeeze as inflation, fuel costs bite

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, what opportunities and risks could this growing BRICS cooperation present for the continent's resource-rich economies? Can the continent convert mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS- led framework?

Joining us now to unpack this further is Mining Analyst David Van Wyk.

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, what opportunities and risks could this growing BRICS cooperation present for the continent's resource-rich economies? Can the continent convert mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS- led framework?
Joining us now to unpack this further is Mining Analyst David Van Wyk.

China urges BRICS cooperation on strategic minerals, energy security

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 says South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference despite repeated recommendations.

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 says South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference despite repeated recommendations.
Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

President of Rwanda urges private sector-led growth, regional integration at 2026 Africa CEO Forum

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