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<p>The lack of documentation was the primary barrier to access of financial services cited by 26 per cent of unbanked individuals in low-income countries. That&#8217;s according to the World Bank&#8217;s global Findex survey for 2017. Antoine Grenier, Head for Public Security and Identity for Africa at Idemia joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How lack of documentation impacts Africa

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<p>As Afreximbank&#8217;s 2019 annual meetings begin in Russia, President, Benedict Oramah says holding the event for the second time outside the shores of Africa signifies the continent’s willingness to create partnerships despite the rising trend towards isolationism. He discussed the expectations for this year’s event with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole.</p>


Benedict Oramah: Afreximbank is critical for the implementation of the AfCFTA

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<p>CNBC Africa reporter Fifi Peters spoke to South Africans about their expectations from Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.</p>


What do South Africans want from Ramaphosa’s #SONA2019?

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<p>Economist, Chibamba Kanyama joins CNBC Africa to look at movements shaping the Zambian market space.</p>


Zambian mining tax threatens output

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<p>The Afrimat Construction Index for the first quarter of 2019 has indicated the same trend as the bleak overall economic activity. However, on a positive note the first quarter ACI levels did increase on a year-on-year basis .According to Economist, Roelof Botha the issues with the activity in the construction sector has been  the MPC refusing to implement an accommodating policy stance , the uncertainty of land expropriation without compensation and the run up to national elections . Roelof Botha an Economist and Head of ACI joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why this economist expects a construction sector revival in SA

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<p>Activist and Author Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh spoke to CNBC Africa reporter Fifi Peters about his expectations from Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.</p>


South Africans should stop giving Ramaphosa a blank cheque, says activist

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<p>Old Mutual Peter Moyo’s lawyer Eric Mabuza told CNBC Africa that it was the deterioration of the relationship with Trevor Manuel that was behind the sacking. The company dismissed him this week following a lengthy suspension, claiming he had suffered from a conflict of interest.</p>


Old Mutual’s Moyo sacked for deteriorating relationship with Trevor Manuel – lawyer

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<p>Trade and Investment KZN is working hard to develop the province as a leading exporter. Board Member Sakhile Mpungose spoke to our reporter Kopano Gumbi at the Youth Business Indaba in Durban.</p>


TIKZN’s Sakhile Mpungose on investment opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Cobus Potgieter, Director at AIP Capital Management.</p>


Why this analyst is not happy with KAP

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<p>Political risk, lack of finance and skilled personnel are some of the challenges involved in expanding a business in Africa. However, there are opportunities as well. Mustapha Njie, Managing Director of TAF Africa Global joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Understanding the challenges & opportunities of doing business in Africa

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<p>Last week the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, presented awards to &#8216;Innovators from the Commonwealth who are pioneering solutions to international development challenges&#8217;. Rwandan Social Entrepreneur Rosette Muhoza is one of the recipients, and joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwandan social entrepreneur wins royal praise for environmental work

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<p>Health workers have got the all-clear to use three experimental Ebola treatments in Uganda, a week after the deadly disease spread over the border from Democratic Republic of Congo. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Emmanuel Ainebyoona, Senior Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Health Uganda.</p>


Ugandan health workers cleared to use experimental Ebola treatments

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<p>The CEO of the BRVM, Edoh Kossi Amenounve says the capital markets can help African companies and countries raise long-term finance for economic growth. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christy Cole caught up with him on the side-lines of the Togo-EU Economic forum to discuss how capital markets can drive growth on the continent&#8230;.</p>


BRVM CEO: Africa needs long term financing to drive growth

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s deficient education system is seen as one of the biggest challenges to socioeconomic development. The country spends more money on education than the US and UK but is failing to see the returns. Professor Jonathen Jansen attended the SA property owners Association&#8217;s conference currently underway in Cape Town. CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters asked him what he thinks government should be doing to improve education in the country.</p>


Jonathen Jansen on how to fix SA’s schooling system

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<p>The judicial authorities of South Africa are actively looking into crimes committed against the state by private and state owned entities. Exposed claims of corruption and fraud have become regular features on front pages and screens daily. And yet, those exposed have not been successfully prosecuted. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Bernard Hotz, Head of Business Crimes and Investigations at Werksmans Attorneys.</p>


Understanding the legal process behind prosecuting corporate scandal

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<p>Despite failing to secure its workers demand in 2014 for a R12.500 wage package for the lowest workers- AMCU is once again making a daring demand. This time they want R17000 for those workers in the platinum industry, claiming a boom cycle for PGM players. CNBC Africa began by asking AMCU President, Joseph Mathunjwa, why platinum producers should take his strike threat seriously&#8230;.</p>


Amcu’s daring demand

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<p>Togo’s Prime Minister Komi Sélom Klassou says the country has the ambition to become an emerging country by 2030. He discussed the country&#8217;s development plans with CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christy Cole on the side-lines of the just concluded Togo-EU forum.</p>


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How lack of documentation impacts Africa

Benedict Oramah: Afreximbank is critical for the implementation of the AfCFTA

What do South Africans want from Ramaphosa’s #SONA2019?

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Why this economist expects a construction sector revival in SA

South Africans should stop giving Ramaphosa a blank cheque, says activist

Old Mutual’s Moyo sacked for deteriorating relationship with Trevor Manuel – lawyer

TIKZN’s Sakhile Mpungose on investment opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal

Why this analyst is not happy with KAP

Understanding the challenges & opportunities of doing business in Africa

Rwandan social entrepreneur wins royal praise for environmental work

Ugandan health workers cleared to use experimental Ebola treatments

BRVM CEO: Africa needs long term financing to drive growth

Jonathen Jansen on how to fix SA’s schooling system

Understanding the legal process behind prosecuting corporate scandal

Amcu’s daring demand

Komi Sélom Klassou: Togo aims to become an emerging country by 2030

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