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<p>The African Growth and Opportunity Act is set to expire in 2025 and preparations for the post- AGOA trade relations need to begin now. Since the Act began in 2000, the trade landscape on the continent has shifted significantly. Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital  joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Renaissance Capital: Why the AfCFTA

Renaissance Capital: Why the AfCFTA, AGOA won’t work without manufacturing on the continent

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<p>Renaissance Capital says Nigeria’s agency banking space will follow a unique path quite unlike what has played out elsewhere. With a population of over 200 million people, how will the interplay between Nigeria’s key stakeholders in the financial services space cater to the needs of this growing population? Adesoji Solanke, Director for Frontier, SSA bank and Fintech Research at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Renaissance Capital’s Adesoji Solanke on how Nigeria’s agency banking space is evolving

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<p>It’s been a volatile week for South African assets after some of the biggest riots in the country&#8217;s 26-year old democracy. Charlie Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Renaissance Capital on what the unrest means for SA’s economic outlook

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<p>Pollution and decreasing carbon emissions is a global challenge with countries working on ways to make a smaller carbon footprint.</p>


Renaissance Capital: How  the EU carbon tariffs could  impact African economies

Renaissance Capital: How  the proposed EU carbon tariffs could  impact African economies

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<p>Mozambique is picking up the pieces in the aftermath of the last month&#8217;s attack in Palma, but developments in the economy has left many confused.</p>


Mozambican metical soars despite unrest

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<p>With a sovereign debt crisis looming in many African countries, including South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has pleaded for a global response to prevent a debt crisis in the continent. The President, who is also the Chair of the African Union, has urged private creditors to provide much needed debt relief, so that growth is not stifled in these economies. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital and Roy Mutooni, Analyst at ABSA Asset Management.</p>


How to prevent a looming debt crisis in Africa

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<p>Ghanaians head to the polls today to cast their votes for the president and parliamentarians of their choice. Although there are 12 candidates for the top job, the foremost presidential contenders are; incumbent President, Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party and Ghana’s former President, John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress. Yvonne Mhango, Sub-Saharan Economist at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa&#8217; Kenneth Igbomor for a breakdown of the economic policies of these candidates.</p>


Ghana Elections: Who is better for the economy?

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<p>Zambia has defaulted on interest repayments on its debt, and this has sparked a debate of fears that the rest of the African continent will also battle with a debt repayment crisis. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack more is Benedict Craven the Principal Economist for Africa at The Economist Intelligence Unit and Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital.</p>


Financing Africa through the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Emerging market currencies are extremely volatile, as world markets struggle with growth and recovery. The Rand has been at a tipping point amid Covid-19, driven by global sentiment and now most recently domestic issues. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack risk appetite for emerging markets currencies is Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital.</p>


What’s behind the rand’s volatile movements?

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<p>Renaissance Capital says brewers in Nigeria are experiencing material decline in beer volumes following the restrictions to movements and gatherings directed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus. Adedayo Ayeni, Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa Consumer at Renaissance Capital.</p>


How COVID-19 impacts Nigeria’s brewery industry

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<p>Renaissance Capital has revised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 1.3 per cent from its previous estimates of 3.5 per cent. Rencap also notes that oil exporters in Sub-Sharan Africa will be hit hard by the drop in oil prices and they expect Nigeria to fall back into a recession this year. Yvonne Mhango, Sub-Saharan African Economist at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Renaissance Capital revises SSA growth forecast for 2020 to 1.3%

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<p>According to Yvonne Mhango, sub-Saharan African Economist at Renaissance Capital, Kenya has untapped potential and is its top macro pick for market growth in 2020, she joins CNBC Africa for more on the sub-Saharan Africa market outlook.</p>


These are Renaissance Capital’s top African economies for 2020

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<p>Fears of a U.S recession has been looming in the markets over the past few weeks. Many believe that the U.S is already in recession territory with the U.S 3 month Treasury bill being above the 10 year since May, this has been an indication of a recession in the past. Joining CNBC Africa for more is and how it could possibly impact African markets is Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital.</p>


Is the U.S heading towards a recession?

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<p>In 2018, real GDP in East Africa grew by an estimated 5.7 per cent, slightly less than the 5.9 per cent in 2017. Economic growth is projected at 5.9 in 2019 and 6.1 per cent in 2020. To speak on the effect that the ongoing global trade wars and oil price fluctuation have on the East African economy, Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Global economy becoming increasingly fragile due to trade wars, this is how it’s affecting East Africa

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<p>Renaissance Capital says trends seen from different brewery results suggests that the premium lager segment in Nigeria may be witnessing a rebound. Dayo Ayeni, Vice President and Sub-Saharan Africa Consumer Analyst at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria beer wars: Premium segment rebounds

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<p>The CEO for Nigeria at Renaissance Capital, Temi Popoola says technology presents Africa with a unique opportunity to leapfrog the challenges of the past. He also described the theme of this year’s AfreximBank Annual Meetings as timely. He discussed this and more with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole.</p>


Renaissance Capital’s Temi Popoola on how to industrialise Africa amid global trade tensions

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<p>The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission says Nigeria is the emerging economic locomotive of the African continent as it houses the largest population, largest GDP, largest gas reserves and second largest oil reserves on the continent. Charles Robertson, the Global Chief Economist and Head of the Microstrategy Unit at Renaissance Capital join CNBC Africa to explore ways to navigate Nigeria’s investment landscape.</p>


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Renaissance Capital: Why the AfCFTA, AGOA won’t work without manufacturing on the continent

Renaissance Capital’s Adesoji Solanke on how Nigeria’s agency banking space is evolving

Renaissance Capital on what the unrest means for SA’s economic outlook

Renaissance Capital: How the proposed EU carbon tariffs could impact African economies

Mozambican metical soars despite unrest

How to prevent a looming debt crisis in Africa

Ghana Elections: Who is better for the economy?

Financing Africa through the COVID-19 crisis

What’s behind the rand’s volatile movements?

How COVID-19 impacts Nigeria’s brewery industry

Renaissance Capital revises SSA growth forecast for 2020 to 1.3%

These are Renaissance Capital’s top African economies for 2020

Is the U.S heading towards a recession?

Global economy becoming increasingly fragile due to trade wars, this is how it’s affecting East Africa

Nigeria beer wars: Premium segment rebounds

Renaissance Capital’s Temi Popoola on how to industrialise Africa amid global trade tensions

Navigating Nigeria’s investment landscape

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Renaissance Capital: Why the AfCFTA, AGOA won’t work without manufacturing on the continent

Renaissance Capital’s Adesoji Solanke on how Nigeria’s agency banking space is evolving

Renaissance Capital on what the unrest means for SA’s economic outlook

Renaissance Capital: How the proposed EU carbon tariffs could impact African economies

Mozambican metical soars despite unrest

How to prevent a looming debt crisis in Africa

Ghana Elections: Who is better for the economy?

Financing Africa through the COVID-19 crisis

What’s behind the rand’s volatile movements?

How COVID-19 impacts Nigeria’s brewery industry

Renaissance Capital revises SSA growth forecast for 2020 to 1.3%

These are Renaissance Capital’s top African economies for 2020

Is the U.S heading towards a recession?

Global economy becoming increasingly fragile due to trade wars, this is how it’s affecting East Africa

Nigeria beer wars: Premium segment rebounds

Renaissance Capital’s Temi Popoola on how to industrialise Africa amid global trade tensions

Navigating Nigeria’s investment landscape

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