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<p>The Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has unveiled a digital platform that aims to boost trade across the continent. How does it work and how important is it to the implementation of the agreement? Francis Mangeni, Director of Trade Promotion &#038; Programs at the AfCFTA Secretariat joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfCTA’s new trade platform: Here’s what you need to know

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<p>Kenya’s premiere end-to-end food distribution company, Twiga Foods, has raised $30 million in a Series B equity round led by Goldman Sachs. The funding is expected to enable the company to continue the development of their game changing digital platform. CEO and Founder of Twiga Foods, Peter Njonjo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Where technology meets food: Kenyan company Twiga Foods raises $30mn to digitize

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<p>Rwanda’s digital platform ‘Irembo’ is in the spotlight after being recognised as one of the 40 digital innovations making a real impact on society during the World Summit Awards Global Congress in Portugal. The platform was created in 2015 with the aim of facilitating access to government services. For more on this CNBC Africa is joined by Chief Executive Officer Faith Keza.</p>


Rwanda’s digital platform Irembo gets global recognition

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<p>The Tony Elumelu Foundation held its fourth forum in Lagos, where the foundation launched its digital platform for African entrepreneurs. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor caught up with Tony Elumelu, Founder of the foundation to discuss this and more.</p>


Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils digital platform for African entrepreneurs

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<p>With the government’s efforts to mobilized and teach Rwandans on the benefits of saving, Exuus firm has introduced a digital platform dubbed ‘SAVE’ to financially empower low- income population, Shema Steve, Founder &#038; Chief Executive Officer of EXUUS firm joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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AfCTA’s new trade platform: Here’s what you need to know

Where technology meets food: Kenyan company Twiga Foods raises $30mn to digitize

Rwanda’s digital platform Irembo gets global recognition

Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils digital platform for African entrepreneurs

Will saving be a national culture for Rwandans?

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AfCTA’s new trade platform: Here’s what you need to know

Where technology meets food: Kenyan company Twiga Foods raises $30mn to digitize

Rwanda’s digital platform Irembo gets global recognition

Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils digital platform for African entrepreneurs

Will saving be a national culture for Rwandans?

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