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<p>The FinScope 2020 survey has revealed that access to formal financial services in Rwanda rose by 4 per cent to 93 per cent from 89 per cent in 2016, mainly driven by the rise in informal savings groups as well as the rise in mobile money services. However, the report highlighted low levels of formal banking due to affordability and other issues. Financial literacy expert Isaac Nkusi Zirimwabagabo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


FinScope 2020: Rwanda’s financial inclusion rises

FinScope 2020: Rwanda’s financial inclusion rises, banking uptake sluggish

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<p>From a bailout for Kenya Airways, to progress in the formation of a Kenya Development Bank to the country&#8217;s confirmed new coronavirus cases surpassing the 2000 mark, Journalist Joseph Bonyo catches us up on the headlines making news in Kenya.</p>


COVID-19: Kenyan govt. extends $50mn bailout to Kenya Airways

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<p>For an element of business that is often considered to be secondary to the essential organs of a company; entrepreneurs and boards can easily spend anywhere from 10-40 per cent of their budget on marketing communications. But with the Covid-19 crisis causing budgets to be revised and cut across sectors, where does that leave marcom today? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of Clarity Communications, Soni Kayinamura for more.</p>


The critical role of marcom during & after COVID-19

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<p>Construction contributes big to Rwanda’s economy, having grown by 33 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Solange Muhirwa, Chief Urban Planner at the City of Kigali discusses how the pandemic has impacted the sector and incentives for investment.</p>


How COVID-19 will shape Rwanda’s construction sector

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<p>Kenya Revenue Authority tax collections in April has dropped by about $190 million, reflecting the unresponsive business environment amid the Covid-19. Latest data from Treasury indicates that tax collections fell to about $1 billion in April from about $1.3 billion in same month last year, representing a 14.46 per cent drop. The airline plans to resume its passenger flights on 8th June 2020. Rodney Omukhulu, Assistant Investments Analyst at Cytonn joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Kenya sees decline in April tax collections

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<p>As the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue being felt world over, real estate companies are being impacted in different ways depending on region and asset class. CNBC Africa spoke to Paul Rwigamba, Director of project and property management at Century Real Estate, to understand the impact of the global pandemic on the real estate sector in Rwanda.</p>


How COVID-19 is impacting Rwanda’s real estate sector

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<p>The population of Rwanda’s capital Kigali is projected to grow to around 4 million in 2050 from less than 2 million currently. The mayor of the city Pudence Rubingisa explains how the city can grow without leaving anyone behind.</p>


Kigali City mayor on building an inclusive city

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<p>Thousands and in some countries millions of people are going to be left jobless as an effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, but could this present an opportunity to unlock peer to peer employment growth? Josh Adler, Executive Director at Anzisha Prize joined CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Unlocking peer to peer employment growth

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<p>According to a recent report by the International Labour Organization, the Covid-19 pandemic is inflicting a triple shock on young people. Not only is the pandemic destroying their employment, but it is also disrupting their education and training and placing major obstacles in the way of those seeking to enter the labour market. Jealous Chirove,  ILO’s Employment Specialist for East Africa, for more on this.</p>


COVID-19: ILO’s latest analysis of impact on the labour market

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<p>Last night the Rwandan Prime Minister&#8217;s office announced that the previously slated date of reopening of passenger motorbikes &#8211; which was meant to be today &#8211; has been extended until further notice. As the country gears up to reallow taxi-motorbikes to start operating again after over 2 months of being out of service due to Covid-19 measures; tech and mobility company, Pascal Technology has been hard at work equipping them to meet new regulatory measures. CNBC Africa spoke to Pascal Ndizeye, CEO and Founder, Pascal Technology to gauge their progress.</p>


COVID-19: Are Rwanda’s taxi motorbikes equipped for return?

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<p>South African multi-million health care company, RH Bophelo today cross-listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange, making it the 9th company to be listed on the RSE stock market. This comes at a time when another South African company, Cimerwa PPC is also planning the same move. Celestin Rwabukumba, CEO, Rwanda Stock Exchange joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Health care group RH Bophelo lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

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<p>Financial institutions are expected to be central in the bounce-back of small and medium enterprises post-COVID-19. But how much of a role will it be? CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Jane Mwangi, Managing Director, KCB Foundation for more.</p>


The role of financial players in Rwanda’s post COVID-19 recovery

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<p>The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are being seen across almost all sectors and with various lockdowns, the agriculture supply, and value chains haven&#8217;t been spared either. WWFP estimates more than 20 million people are food insecure in the region and might need some form of help but how big of an issue could they be facing in the future? Nathanial Peterson, VP Partnerships, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Is food security and nutrition a priority?

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<p>The government of Rwanda announced a climate action agenda worth about $11 billion which features a 38 per cent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. CNBC Africa spoke to Juliet Kabera, Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority for more.</p>


Rwanda unveils $11bn climate action plan

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<p>After realising the challenges that come with publishing fellow African writers, home-grown publishing house, Imagine We Rwanda launched their very own mobile app, dubbed, Imagine Books. Fast forward 2 weeks and hundreds of titles have been purchased worldwide and the numbers are only going up. CNBC Africa spoke to the founder, Dominique Alonga for more.</p>


This Rwandan publisher is creating buzz with new book App

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has affected livelihoods across the continent and different initiatives have been instituted to support them. One of them is a campaign dubbed “We are one Africa” which aims to sustain various communities and groups through virtual concerts. Project Manager, Andrew Alovi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: This virtual concert campaign is bringing together African artists for charity

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<p>Kenya has recently launched the first made-in-Africa video conferencing system that will enable users to enjoy better quality calls with unlimited attendees, at more affordable prices. The video conferencing system will also enable African countries to retain the fees in local economies, compared to competition that repatriates it off the continent. Jay Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder of Usiku Games joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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How COVID-19 is impacting Rwanda’s real estate sector

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Unlocking peer to peer employment growth

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Health care group RH Bophelo lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

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emerging markets

FinScope 2020: Rwanda’s financial inclusion rises, banking uptake sluggish

COVID-19: Kenyan govt. extends $50mn bailout to Kenya Airways

The critical role of marcom during & after COVID-19

How COVID-19 will shape Rwanda’s construction sector

COVID-19: Kenya sees decline in April tax collections

How COVID-19 is impacting Rwanda’s real estate sector

Kigali City mayor on building an inclusive city

Unlocking peer to peer employment growth

COVID-19: ILO’s latest analysis of impact on the labour market

COVID-19: Are Rwanda’s taxi motorbikes equipped for return?

Health care group RH Bophelo lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

The role of financial players in Rwanda’s post COVID-19 recovery

COVID-19: Is food security and nutrition a priority?

Rwanda unveils $11bn climate action plan

This Rwandan publisher is creating buzz with new book App

COVID-19: This virtual concert campaign is bringing together African artists for charity

Kenya’s tech sector unveils video conferencing system

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