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<p>The two biggest economies in Africa are holding MPC meetings today and tomorrow respectively.  We shift our focus to the West of Africa with Nigeria as they experienced a slight second quarter GDP growth which may impact the rate decision. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Benedict Craven, Principal Economist for Africa at EIU.</p>


Nigerian MPC: What will the CBN do?

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<p>Namibia’s economy is in recovery after suffering from a two year recession. Joining CNBC Africa for more on this is Benedict Craven, Principal Economist for Africa.</p>


Namibia’s journey of economic recovery

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<p>The Economic Intelligence Unit says businesses in some of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economies have been forced to close or reduce production over access to hard currency or working capital to keep their import-dependent operations afloat. Benedict Craven, Country Risk Manager at Economic Intelligence Unit joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Nigerian MPC: What will the CBN do?

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