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<p>Kenya is facing the worst desert locust invasion in 70 years that has affected the already vulnerable northern region of the country. In May, the World Bank Board of Directors approved a $43 million International Development Assistance credit for Kenya as part of a larger regional Emergency Locust Response Project to respond to the threat posed by the desert locust outbreak and to strengthen Kenya’s system for preparedness. Nick Kwolek, Founder of KwolCo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Second wave of locusts threatens food security in East Africa

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<p>Burundi&#8217;s President Pierre Nkurunziza, aged 55, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, the government says. He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell, his condition improved but on Monday he had a cardiac arrest and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, officials say. Burundi Political and Economic Analyst, Jean Claude Nkundwa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Burundi’s president Pierre Nkurunziza passes on aged 55

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<p>The World Bank expects emerging markets and developing economies to shrink by 2.5 per cent this year, their first decline in six years, due to the impacts of Covid-19.  Furthermore, per capita incomes are also expected to contract and tip millions of people into extreme poverty this year. Rudi Steinbach, Senior Economist, World Bank joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Pandemic deals heavy blow to SSA economies

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic saw Rwanda lose about $10 million in tourism receipts between March and April this year. Now, the country is looking for tech and innovative business solutions that could help tourism and hospitality sectors recover from the crisis. Frank Gisha Mugisha, Director of Rwanda Tourism Chamber joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Rwanda looks to tech solutions to revive its tourism industry

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<p>In Tanzania, the Dar Es Salam Stock Exchange recorded zero tradings last week. The bourse which is has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic traded only government securities valued at $7.2 million by the end of last week.</p>


Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange CEO speaks on the impact of COVID-19

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<p>A number of projects in Rwanda have received grants from Corona Action Rwanda, an initiative that supports entrepreneurial projects that can mitigate the health or socio-economic impact of COVID-19. Cynthia Ndeti, Entrepreneurship Program Manager at Jasiri joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This initiative looks to help Rwandan entrepreneurs navigate COVID-19 headwinds

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<p>Rwanda Parliament approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit worth €91,4 million to finance Rwanda’s energy sector supplemental development policy financing. In the country, government&#8217;s statistics indicate that electricity access rose to 54 per cent countrywide (39 per cent on-grid, 15 per cent off-grid). CNBC Africa’s Fiona Muthoni spoke with Ron Weiss, CEO of Rwanda Energy Group for more.</p>


Rwanda Energy Group CEO: How COVID-19 is impacts Rwanda’s electrification targets

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<p>The Mastercard Foundation has committed $40 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention as it seeks to contribute to the COVID-19 fight. Peter Materu, Chief Program Officer, Mastercard Foundation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Mastercard Foundation commits $40mn to Africa’s fight against COVID-19

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<p>Last week Sudan sent a letter to the UN Security Council asking them to discourage Ethiopia from filling their Renaissance Dam reservoir before coming to an agreement with the country and Egypt. This letter comes after the back and forth between Ethiopia and Egypt on the way forward for this almost $5 billion project. So how much are these disagreements costing? And what could the bill rack up to if it’s not sorted out soon? CNBC Africa spoke to Political Economic Analyst, Mikael Arage for more.</p>


Assessing the economic & political impact of Ethiopia’s GERD dam

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<p>Since March, there has been a decline in trade at East Africa’s biggest bourse but could this be a sign for deeper financial troubles for the region’s biggest economy? Nairobi Securities Exchange, CEO Geoffrey Odundo joins CNBC Africa for more on this.</p>


NSE’s Geoffrey Odundo on the economic impact of COVID-19

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<p>With many countries starting to open up after a month of lock-downs and partial lock-downs, some companies have resorted to employees working from home but with this new skills are needed. Talent Match CEO, Allen Kendunga joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Do employees need reskilling for the new workplace?

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<p>The aviation industry has been one of the most affected sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic but how soon should we expect it to bounce back? Derek Nseko, Managing Director at iFly Aviation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: When should we expect aviation to bounce back?

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<p>Despite the effects of COVID-19, the environment has been one of the few things that benefited from the pandemic. CNBC Africa spoke to Rosette Muhoza, Co-founder of My Green Home Rwanda to talk about how this pandemic has affected their company and how to sustain a clean environment.</p>


Rosette Muhoza on the environmental opportunity created by COVID-19

Oil prices rise halted with new OPEC disagreements

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<p>Most experts believe that behavioural change will be key in a post-COVID-19 recovery for businesses. But where has this worked before and how certain are we it&#8217;s the direction to take? CNBC Africa spoke to Rahab Kariuki, Director at Busara Center for Economics for more.</p>


COVID-19: Could businesses leverage behavioural economics to bounce back?

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<p>The months between May and August, and again in December, are often referred to in Rwanda as “Wedding Season”; a time when tens if not hundreds of couples take advantage of the good weather and visiting family members to have their wedding ceremonies. CNBC Africa spoke to Co-Founder of Tamiim Beauty, Ivan Mugemanyi for more.</p>


COVID-19: Where does the wedding industry go from here?

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<p>The Kigali Farmers and Artisans Market is a monthly event which brings over 250 independent vendors together to create a shopping opportunity for items such as handmade art, clothing and accessories; juices, natural cosmetics, artisanal food items, and fresh produce. By now the event should not only have expanded to Mombasa, but this month would&#8217;ve been their 3 year anniversary. Now with over 2 months out of commission, what have they done to survive? And will there be a market for what they offer when they return? Kigali Farmers and Artisans Market Founder, Florence Mwashimba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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emerging markets

Second wave of locusts threatens food security in East Africa

Burundi’s president Pierre Nkurunziza passes on aged 55

Pandemic deals heavy blow to SSA economies

COVID-19: Rwanda looks to tech solutions to revive its tourism industry

Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange CEO speaks on the impact of COVID-19

This initiative looks to help Rwandan entrepreneurs navigate COVID-19 headwinds

Rwanda Energy Group CEO: How COVID-19 is impacts Rwanda’s electrification targets

Mastercard Foundation commits $40mn to Africa’s fight against COVID-19

Assessing the economic & political impact of Ethiopia’s GERD dam

NSE’s Geoffrey Odundo on the economic impact of COVID-19

COVID-19: Do employees need reskilling for the new workplace?

COVID-19: When should we expect aviation to bounce back?

Rosette Muhoza on the environmental opportunity created by COVID-19

Oil prices rise halted with new OPEC disagreements

COVID-19: Could businesses leverage behavioural economics to bounce back?

COVID-19: Where does the wedding industry go from here?

Is there space for specialty items in post-Covid-19 Rwanda?

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