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<p>For many young people, it is still a dream to own your first home due to a number of challenges, from finance to the lack of access to information but is there reason for homeowners in Rwanda to be optimistic? CNBC Africa spoke to Richard Balenzi, Partner at Trust Law Chambers for more.</p>


Optimism grows for first time Rwandan homeowners

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<p>BPR Atlas Mara has been at the forefront of the digital banking shift in Rwanda with the bank&#8217;s books looking rather optimistic in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. BPR Atlas Mara CEO, Maurice Toroitich joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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BPR Atlas Mara CEO on digitisation strategy, COVID-19 impact on business

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<p>Through the COVAX facility, Rwanda has so far acquired 370,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccines, making it one of the few African countries that has started vaccinating its population.</p>


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COVID-19: Here’s what you need know about Rwanda’s vaccine roll out strategy

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<p>Private companies and central banks are rushing to develop their own digital currencies but could the race lead to a diminishing role for the national banks of some of the weaker economies? CNBC Africa spoke to the Founder of Utilis Ventures, Abraham Banaddawa for more.</p>


Digital currency: Could the role of national banks diminish?

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<p>The East African Community member states are eyeing the Democratic Republic of Congo market of 86.7 million people and are eager to have the vast country join the bloc. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


East African Community: What a DRC membership could mean for the regional bloc

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<p>The gender equality gap in Africa, was already quite high, but has compounded over the last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic has widened the gender gap in Africa

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<p>According to Rwanda Stock Exchange, trading on the bourse has been automated under the East African Community regional initiative. This is likely to open up avenues for regional investors to invest in the domestic stock exchange. CNBC Africa spoke with the CEO, Celestin Rwabukumba for more.</p>


Rwanda Stock Exchange automates trading to improve efficiency

Rwanda Stock Exchange automates trading to improve efficiency, attract investors

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<p>In a bid to increase access to non-bank financing alternatives for manufacturers in the country to expand their operations, manufactures in Uganda are looking towards the capital markets for long term financing.</p>


Ugandan manufacturers look to capital markets for financing

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves drop to lowest levels in 3 years

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<p>Early this week, the US government issued a new warning to civilian airlines flying in the Kenyan airspace to watch out for possible attacks by militant groups. This could heighten anxiety for the aviation industry already weighed down by massive financial losses due to travel restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Economic Analyst, James Mbugua joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>Tanzania’s State Power Company will provide 70 megawatts of electricity to power the first phase of the standard gauge railway, which will begin service in the coming months. So far, according to the country’s Minister of Energy, phase one of the SGR is complete. Raphael Maganga, an Economic Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tanzania to power first phase of SGR rollout

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<p>As an energy conscious country with a great potential in renewable resources, Rwanda attracts energy providers from around the world. Francine Munyaneza, CEO of Munyax Eco, a solar energy company based in Kigali unpacks the potential in the sector.</p>


How Rwanda can tap into the potential of solar power

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<p>Up until the pandemic, Africa’s finance was one of the most dynamic globally, with banking income growing by 11 per cent per year on average, more than $800million raised by fintech firms in 2019. Amir Ben Yahmed, Founder &#038; President, Africa CEO Forum joins CNBC Africa on the development trajectory of the African finance.</p>


Africa CEO Forum: How to reinvent African finance post COVID-19

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<p>According to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the Covid-19 recovery efforts present an opportunity for governments on the continent to use frontier technologies to reduce the existing inequalities, brought into sharper focus by the pandemic. CNBC Africa spoke to the Director of the Division on Technology and Logistics at UNCTAD, Shamika Sirimanne, for more.</p>


UNCTAD: How frontier technologies can foster an inclusive COVID-19 recovery

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<p>The Kenya-UK trade deal continues to face resistance from multiple players. The latest resistance comes from Kenyan farmers who have sued the state to stop the deal, questioning the country’s benefits under the deal. Economic Analyst, Aly-Khan Satchu joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


UK-Kenya trade deal hits roadblock

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<p>On Sunday, Sudan announced radical changes to its exchange rate that could force prices up, risking inflaming existing discontent over living costs.</p>


Sudan devalues currency in effort to revive economy

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<p>As the world gradually adapts to a post-pandemic reality, policies will need to be developed and implemented to ensure that no one is left behind. Agriculture accounts for at least 23 per cent of Africa’s GDP, policies and investments that strengthen resilient farming systems will be pivotal to sustaining growth. Dr. Apollos Nwafor, Vice President for Policy and State Capability at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Optimism grows for first time Rwandan homeowners

BPR Atlas Mara CEO on digitisation strategy, COVID-19 impact on business

COVID-19: Here’s what you need know about Rwanda’s vaccine roll out strategy

Digital currency: Could the role of national banks diminish?

East African Community: What a DRC membership could mean for the regional bloc

COVID-19: How the pandemic has widened the gender gap in Africa

Rwanda Stock Exchange automates trading to improve efficiency, attract investors

Ugandan manufacturers look to capital markets for financing

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves drop to lowest levels in 3 years

Kenya: US warns of Al-Shabaab aircraft attacks

Tanzania to power first phase of SGR rollout

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Optimism grows for first time Rwandan homeowners

BPR Atlas Mara CEO on digitisation strategy, COVID-19 impact on business

COVID-19: Here’s what you need know about Rwanda’s vaccine roll out strategy

Digital currency: Could the role of national banks diminish?

East African Community: What a DRC membership could mean for the regional bloc

COVID-19: How the pandemic has widened the gender gap in Africa

Rwanda Stock Exchange automates trading to improve efficiency, attract investors

Ugandan manufacturers look to capital markets for financing

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves drop to lowest levels in 3 years

Kenya: US warns of Al-Shabaab aircraft attacks

Tanzania to power first phase of SGR rollout

How Rwanda can tap into the potential of solar power

Africa CEO Forum: How to reinvent African finance post COVID-19

UNCTAD: How frontier technologies can foster an inclusive COVID-19 recovery

UK-Kenya trade deal hits roadblock

Sudan devalues currency in effort to revive economy

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