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<p>At the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Rwandan government through the central bank and the ministry of finance announced a 100 billion francs economy recovery fund but the fund has seen not seen the uptake as was expected, John Rwangombwa, Governor National Bank of Rwanda spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


BNR Governor Rwangombwa gives update on the economy recovery fund

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed workplace dynamics with remote working becoming the new norm. While digital platforms serve useful functions such as informing, entertainment and e-commerce, concern is mounting over hidden monetization agendas from insights gleaned during their utilization. Targeted advertising in particular, has been singled out. Alex Owiti, Communication Consultant joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How Kenya is responding to ethical concerns over misuse of consumer data

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<p>African economies could see a jump of as much as $25 million on their GDP if more investment is given to secondary education that many feel has been neglected so what’s next for the sector? Peter Materu, Chief Programs Officer, Mastercard Foundation spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Mastercard Foundation: Why secondary education is essential to Africa’s economic growth

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<p>Kenya’s rural communities have been some of the most affected by COVID-19 with scarcity of essentials as a major challenge.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Kenya’s rural communities

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<p>In Rwanda the economy grew by 3.6 per cent in the first quarter of this year, lower than the 6.1 per cent that the country achieved in the first quarter last year. John Rwangombwa, Governor National Bank of Rwanda spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Governor Rwangombwa on what the BNR is doing to cushion economy from COVID-19

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<p>At time when unemployment has been increasing across the region due to the disastrous effects of COVID-19, Jenga School offers intensive Data Science and AI programs for students at any point in their development or career. CNBC Africa’s Makeda Mahadeo spoke to the school’s Founder, Mark Karake on what that offers to the region, and how it could change the future.</p>


Jenga School on skilling Africans to pursue careers in tech

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<p>COVID-19 has accelerated the adaptation of digital services across various industries with health being at the forefront, so how can the use of AI accelerate health access to low income households? Dr. Ann Aerts, Head of Novartis Foundation spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Novartis Foundation on how AI can help uplift health of low income households

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<p>Africa faces many challenges on its path to becoming a global economic competitor, and it has been said that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the continent&#8217;s development can either be a massive barrier to advancement or, the spark that lights the fire of innovation and investment across the continent. Amrote Abdella, Regional Director, Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Investing in digital infrastructure is imperative to Africa’s economic recovery. Here’s why

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<p>Often referred to as the &#8216;Giant of Africa&#8217;, the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a huge trade opportunity. So far, almost half of the trade between the DRC and the East African Community (EAC) is informal and opportunities are hindered by the high cost of doing business due to the prevalence of non-tariff barriers, implying that the potential for trade hasn’t been optimized. Peter Mathuki, The Executive Director and CEO of the East African Business Council spoke with CNBC Africa on the market potential and opportunities for SMEs in the region.</p>


East African Business Council CEO on what makes the DRC attractive to investors

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<p>The COVID-19 crisis has severely strained African economies and undermined decades of economic progress. What policy measures can African governments put in place to help their economies rebound? CNBC Africa spoke to Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi, Executive Vice President of the African Center for Economic Transformation for more.</p>


ACET on Africa’s economic recovery plan beyond the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Rwanda’s national carrier Rwandair resumed commercial flights over the weekend at the same time as the country reopened her airspaces but what is the monetary cost for reopening of the airlines? CNBC Africa’s Makeda Mahadeo caught up with the CEO, Yvonne Makolo for more.</p>


Rwandair CEO Yvonne Makolo on lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Cape Town’s iconic tourist destination, the V&#038;A Waterfront has announced a R63 million investment partnership with the National Treasury’s Job Fund to start a local food community incubator on the Cape Town Cruise Terminal area. Joining CNBC Africa for more is David Green, CEO of V&#038;A Waterfront.</p>


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V&A Waterfront, Treasury’s Jobs Fund launch R63mn local food community incubator

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<p>National carrier RwandAir will be resuming commercial passenger flights on the first of August as the Kigali International Airport opens its doors to travellers once again.</p>


RwandAir CEO on what the resumption of commercial flights means

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<p>During the week that the Kenyan government announced a phased reopening of the country from COVID-19 lockdown to stimulate the economy, the shilling dipped against the dollar while the Nairobi Securities Exchange lost $1.02 billion. Moreover, on Tuesday fuel prices jumped by the biggest margin since the country started controlling fuel prices in 2010. Felix Otieno, Investment Analyst at Cytonn joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


NSE listing fees drop to 6 year low as firms exit

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<p>After an ambitious low cost housing project in partnership with the Government of Rwanda kicked off construction last summer, contractor Remote Group has committed to trying to make even more affordable housing for the people of Rwanda. Now that the world is facing a pandemic and the economy is bound to suffer; what does that spell for affordable housing efforts? CNBC Africa spoke to Remote Group MD, Trevor Green for more.</p>


Remote Group’s Trevor Green on how COVID-19 has disrupted affordable housing efforts in Rwanda

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<p>The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee of oil producer club, OPEC will meet later today after which it will announce its recommendation for production policy along with the group’s allies. Joining CNBC Africa to weigh the committee’s options is Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group.</p>


COVID-19: What to expect from the OPEC+ meeting

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<p>Workers unions demand reopening, public outcry as a health official doesn’t don a mask and Boda Boda drivers sue the Ugandan government; these are the headlines making news in Uganda. Analyst and Chief Strategist at Impact Communication Strategies, Ken Agutamba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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BNR Governor Rwangombwa gives update on the economy recovery fund

How Kenya is responding to ethical concerns over misuse of consumer data

Mastercard Foundation: Why secondary education is essential to Africa’s economic growth

COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Kenya’s rural communities

Governor Rwangombwa on what the BNR is doing to cushion economy from COVID-19

Jenga School on skilling Africans to pursue careers in tech

Novartis Foundation on how AI can help uplift health of low income households

COVID-19: Investing in digital infrastructure is imperative to Africa’s economic recovery. Here’s why

East African Business Council CEO on what makes the DRC attractive to investors

ACET on Africa’s economic recovery plan beyond the COVID-19 crisis

Rwandair CEO Yvonne Makolo on lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis

V&A Waterfront, Treasury’s Jobs Fund launch R63mn local food community incubator

RwandAir CEO on what the resumption of commercial flights means

NSE listing fees drop to 6 year low as firms exit

Remote Group’s Trevor Green on how COVID-19 has disrupted affordable housing efforts in Rwanda

COVID-19: What to expect from the OPEC+ meeting

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covid-19 lock-down

BNR Governor Rwangombwa gives update on the economy recovery fund

How Kenya is responding to ethical concerns over misuse of consumer data

Mastercard Foundation: Why secondary education is essential to Africa’s economic growth

COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Kenya’s rural communities

Governor Rwangombwa on what the BNR is doing to cushion economy from COVID-19

Jenga School on skilling Africans to pursue careers in tech

Novartis Foundation on how AI can help uplift health of low income households

COVID-19: Investing in digital infrastructure is imperative to Africa’s economic recovery. Here’s why

East African Business Council CEO on what makes the DRC attractive to investors

ACET on Africa’s economic recovery plan beyond the COVID-19 crisis

Rwandair CEO Yvonne Makolo on lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis

V&A Waterfront, Treasury’s Jobs Fund launch R63mn local food community incubator

RwandAir CEO on what the resumption of commercial flights means

NSE listing fees drop to 6 year low as firms exit

Remote Group’s Trevor Green on how COVID-19 has disrupted affordable housing efforts in Rwanda

COVID-19: What to expect from the OPEC+ meeting

COVID-19: Ugandan unions demand reopening of economy

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