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<p>CNBC Africa is joined by Francisco Kgoboko, Founder, FMK Global Holdings to talk on Africa&#8217;s single digital market from an entrepreneur perspective</p>


An entrepreneur’s perspective on a single digital market for Africa

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<p>In this episode of Cryptotrader attends the Fluidity Summit 2018 held in Brooklyn, New York and interviews the biggest names in the Crypto World.</p>


Cryptocurrency trading Live in New York City with Ran Neu-Ner

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<p>Over 15 million commercial motorcycle taxis transport people within African cities. This is according to Max.ng, a motorcycle-taxi platform that seeks to digitalise the continent&#8217;s motorcycle- taxi space and connect commuters to safe drivers via a mobile app. Co -founder, Chinedu Azodoh, joins CNBC Africa to discuss Nigeria&#8217;s motorcycle taxi space.</p>


On-demand motorcycle platform aims to transform Africa’s two-wheeled taxis

<p><em>By John Syekei, head of Bowmans’ newly-established East African Intellectual Property Practice</em></p>
<p>East African economies have grown so rapidly in recent years that large brand-owners are not only making substantial investments in their brands, but are willing to go to court to protect them. Kenya in particular has seen a sharp increase in High Court litigation on intellectual property (IP) matters, and regional markets generally have become more complex and litigious as far as IP is concerned.</p>
<p>Until relatively recently, the region’s economies were not big enough to make it worthwhile for brand-owners to enforce their rights when these were infringed. They tended to either allow infringements to occur or to deal with them commercially. That has changed. Markets are growing, the middle class is expanding, and global companies are now investing in their East African brands, and spending substantially on advertising, promotion, sales and distribution networks. As a result, they have a stake in protecting their brands that they did not necessarily have before.</p>
<p>Another factor spurring big brand-owners to take steps against copycatting and passing off is the nature of the parties infringing IP rights. The ones infringing are local companies, not individuals or small players. Big brand owners are willing to go to court against them because they can obtain damages awards that mean something.</p>
<p>Apart from acting against trade mark infringements, brand-owners are also increasingly undertaking transactions involving major IP assets. Brand migration – whether merging two brands or moving from one brand to another – can be highly complex, particularly with cross-border transactions. The parties need to be aware of the risks and uncertainties of brand migration, such as the possible existence of conflicting rights and the fact that certain clearances might be required. In addition, there are complex licensing arrangements that may arise from the process as well as potential IP carve outs and assignments, let alone the underlying tax and competition law issues.</p>
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How East African companies are protecting their brands

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<p>Investec led the selloff in banking shares on the JSE falling over 3 per cent after the specialist banking group released its interim results.</p>


This how much Investec has lost on Steinhoff

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<p>Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi&#8217;s proposed Medical Schemes Ammendment Bill is an attempt to help consumers by introducing flat rates for services.</p>


What you need to know about the proposed Medical Schemes Ammendment Bill

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s National Treasury released SAA’s fourth-quarter and annual results and showed that sales plunged on domestic routes by 21 per cent while sales on international routes fell by 11 per cent.</p>


SAA fails to impress as it extends losses

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<p>South Africa’s Sandton Convention Centre hosted dignitaries from across the continent as the African Development Bank officially announced the African Investment Forum, set to place in November. This premier investment market place is set to be the biggest investment driver into the continent, ensuring engagements between governments and the private sector.</p>


Key outcomes from the Africa Investment Forum

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<p>Africa has been slow to convert resources to tangible outcomes primarily due to weakness in governance. This also ties into the pace at which African countries are joining a ‘One Africa” bandwagon. CNBC Africa&#8217;s George Ndirangu spoke to Lamin Mmaneh, Director, Regional Service Center for Africa.</p>


Talking Africa’s trade barriers

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<p>The END Fund, an initiative dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases, has raised over $100 million, primarily through facilitating partnerships and private capital. Ellen Agler, Chief Executive Officer, The END Fund joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The END Fund initiative raises $100mn to eradicate neglected tropical diseases

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<p>Today, Burundians voted in a referendum to extend the Presidential term from five to seven years which would allow the incumbent President Pierre Nkurunziza to rule for up to 14 more years after his current term expires in 2020. Jean Regis Nduwimana a former journalist and activist in Burundi joins CNBC Africa as we look at what this means for the country.</p>


Burundi might plunge into another civil war if Nkurunziza extends his rule – Activist

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<p>Of all the channels of payments used, US dollar is the most popular. That’s according to Niyi Ajao, Executive Director for Business Development at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS). CNBC Africa’s Damilola Ade-Odiachi caught up with him on the side-lines of Diamond Bank’s recently concluded technology festival Techfest, for a conversation about the recent developments in Nigeria’s payments space.</p>


The changing face of Nigeria’s payment landscape

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<p>With a promise of free movement and trade slowly being realized, the youth, at the forefront developing solutions to modern day challenges stand to be the biggest beneficiaries.</p>


How the youth can solve Africa’s challenges

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<p>According to a recent note from Renaissance capital, Nigeria could receive a sovereign upgrade as early as next year as a result of improving macro-economic conditions.</p>


Could Nigeria get a sovereign upgrade in 2019?

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<p>Africa’s largest economy; Nigeria, has abundant investment opportunities. The woman driving investment initiatives for the country Yewande Sadiku, Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission joins CNBC Africa to discuss the strides the NIPC has been making to improve the perception of the country as a desirable investment destination.</p>


Focus on Nigeria as an investment destination

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Damilola Ade-Odiachi caught up with her on the side-lines of Diamond Bank’s recently concluded technology festival, techfest for a discussion about the challenges involved in incubating technology companies in Nigeria.</p>


The challenges of building a successful tech company

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<p>Stats SA reported a staggering 6 million unemployed South Africans in their study for this year. This is all the more concerning considering all the untouched talent hidden in the creases of South African townships. Bulelani Balabala, Founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance, is here to discuss his initiative and the importance of township entrepreneurship.</p>


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An entrepreneur’s perspective on a single digital market for Africa

Cryptocurrency trading Live in New York City with Ran Neu-Ner

On-demand motorcycle platform aims to transform Africa’s two-wheeled taxis

How East African companies are protecting their brands

This how much Investec has lost on Steinhoff

What you need to know about the proposed Medical Schemes Ammendment Bill

SAA fails to impress as it extends losses

Key outcomes from the Africa Investment Forum

Talking Africa’s trade barriers

The END Fund initiative raises $100mn to eradicate neglected tropical diseases

Burundi might plunge into another civil war if Nkurunziza extends his rule – Activist

The changing face of Nigeria’s payment landscape

How the youth can solve Africa’s challenges

Could Nigeria get a sovereign upgrade in 2019?

Focus on Nigeria as an investment destination

The challenges of building a successful tech company

Tackling youth unemployment through township entrepreneurship

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An entrepreneur’s perspective on a single digital market for Africa

Cryptocurrency trading Live in New York City with Ran Neu-Ner

On-demand motorcycle platform aims to transform Africa’s two-wheeled taxis

How East African companies are protecting their brands

This how much Investec has lost on Steinhoff

What you need to know about the proposed Medical Schemes Ammendment Bill

SAA fails to impress as it extends losses

Key outcomes from the Africa Investment Forum

Talking Africa’s trade barriers

The END Fund initiative raises $100mn to eradicate neglected tropical diseases

Burundi might plunge into another civil war if Nkurunziza extends his rule – Activist

The changing face of Nigeria’s payment landscape

How the youth can solve Africa’s challenges

Could Nigeria get a sovereign upgrade in 2019?

Focus on Nigeria as an investment destination

The challenges of building a successful tech company

Tackling youth unemployment through township entrepreneurship

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