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<p>In the past few weeks there have been fears over increased security threats in pockets of Lagos, since an extended lock-down was announced by Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Tanwa Ashiru, CEO of Bulwark Intelligence joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The state of security amid Nigeria’s COVID-19 lock-down

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s headline inflation rose for the seventh consecutive month in March, expanding by 6 basis points to 12.26 per cent, while food inflation also rose to 14.98 per cent. Sam Chidoka, Managing Director of Kairos Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria’s headline inflation rises for 7th month in a row

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<p>Last week the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe announced that mining companies may start re-opening at limited capacities during the extend national lock-down. The mining sector being shut down during the lock-down was of particular concern as our resource based economy will be severely hurt by supply chain disruptions. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Executive Chairman and CEO of Sekoko Resources, Timothy Tebeila.</p>


Sekoko Resources CEO on COVID-19-lock-down & its impact on the coal industry

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<p>The oil rich African country of Angola who will be negatively impacted by the U.S oil price dip that occurred yesterday, Rui Oliveira, CEO at BFA Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the oil market fall impacts Angola’s economy

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<p>Two of the biggest names in energy in Africa are in a stand-off over a coal contract in these difficult days of COVID-19. Eskom has issued a force majeure notice against Exxaro and the more than 25 tons it was to supply the national power generator from its Grootgeluck mine in Limpopo. Exxaro says it will dispute the notice, but was unavailable for comment when contacted by CNBC Africa. But its seems its not only Exxaro that has the notice – it seems like the entire coal industry has been served by Eskom. Eskom Spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshansha shares more details.</p>


COVID-19: Eskom declares force majeure on all its coal contractors

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the latest in the oil markets after yesterday’s historic US oil futures price fall of zero dollars is Stephen Innes, Global Chief Markets Strategist at AxiCorp.</p>


COVID-19: Global oil markets collapse due to oversupply

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<p>Rwanda is catching up with the global trends with services like e-government, online financial transactions and e-commerce considered as an important developmental and trade facilitation tool needed, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fiona Muthoni spoke to Alex Ntale, CEO of ICT Chamber on strategies to sustain e-Commerce momentum in post COVID-19 Rwanda.</p>


Rwanda’s tech innovators quick to fill the market demand gap amid COVID-19

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<p>Media owners in Rwanda are seeking for a government stimulus package to help keep the sector afloat, while giant media houses in Kenya are announcing pay cuts for their staff even as the industry grapples with the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. CNBC Africa spoke to Eugene Anangwe, CEO of TV47 Kenya, for more.</p>


COVID-19 & its impact on the East African media environment

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<p>Oil prices went into free fall today as inventories piled up, raising concerns storage capacity could run out in the near term amid low demand made worse by COVID-19 lock-downs worldwide. Christopher Haines, Analyst, Global Crude at Energy Aspects spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Behind the oil price collapse

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<p>As South Africa moves to flatten the curve from the COVID-19 pandemic, business says efforts needs to be made to simultaneously flatten the recession curve. Currently the nation awaits President Ramaphosa’s economic recovery plan which is expected to outline how government plans to reignite South Africa’s growth engine again. Business for South Africa’s Martin Kingston joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Martin Kingston on how to flatten SA’s recession curve

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<p>While some say South Africa’s government has moved swiftly in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, others say it should be doing more. Interventions by the Reserve Bank could also be increased to include rescuing big companies deemed too big to fail. That’s according to economists, including Alexander Forbes, Chief Economist, Isaah Mhlanga who joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why SARB should step in to save SA companies that are too big to fail

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<p>With COVID-19 plunging the world into deep recession and tanking global stock markets, what should you be doing with your investments in these times of uncertainty? Andrew Mackenzie, Head of Portfolio Management at Nedbank Private Wealth joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nedbank Private Wealth on investing in COVID-19 uncertainty

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<p>The G20 recently agreed to suspend debt service payments for the world’s poorest countries to support them in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa to discuss this measure that will be effective on May 1.</p>


COVID-19: What the G20 debt relief agreement means for Africa

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<p>Dr. Edoh Kossi Amenounve, President of the African Securities Exchanges Association and CEO of BRVM, joined CNBC Africa to give an update of how the market is fairing during this period and measures put in place to ensure market operations continue normally.</p>


How have African markets been faring amid the coronavirus pandemic?

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<p>Cloth masks have been officially recommended by the CDC to help slow the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 and now Rwanda has required the use of face coverings in public spaces and in multi-family compounds. On the 17th of April a statement was released by the Rwandan FDA, listing a selection of approved companies to manufacture personal protective equipment and product development firm, Fab Lab was on it. CNBC Africa is joined by the GM, Danny Bizimana for more.</p>


This Rwandan company is helping to produce PPE to fight COVID-19 spread

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<p>Moody&#8217;s Investors Service has affirmed the Government of Ghana&#8217;s long-term local and foreign currency issuer and foreign currency senior unsecured bond ratings at B3 and changed the outlook to negative from positive. Derrick Mensah, Portfolio Manager at IC Asset Managers joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Moody’s changes Ghana’s outlook to negative

Moody’s changes Ghana’s outlook to negative, B3 rating affirmed

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<p>As Nigeria&#8217;s lock-down continues, what types of coping mechanisms can Nigerians adopt to stay productive? Dr Otefe Edebi, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychologist at Gracehill Behavioral Health Services joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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The state of security amid Nigeria’s COVID-19 lock-down

Nigeria’s headline inflation rises for 7th month in a row

Sekoko Resources CEO on COVID-19-lock-down & its impact on the coal industry

How the oil market fall impacts Angola’s economy

COVID-19: Eskom declares force majeure on all its coal contractors

COVID-19: Global oil markets collapse due to oversupply

Rwanda’s tech innovators quick to fill the market demand gap amid COVID-19

COVID-19 & its impact on the East African media environment

Behind the oil price collapse

COVID-19: Martin Kingston on how to flatten SA’s recession curve

Why SARB should step in to save SA companies that are too big to fail

Nedbank Private Wealth on investing in COVID-19 uncertainty

COVID-19: What the G20 debt relief agreement means for Africa

How have African markets been faring amid the coronavirus pandemic?

This Rwandan company is helping to produce PPE to fight COVID-19 spread

Moody’s changes Ghana’s outlook to negative, B3 rating affirmed

How to cope mentally with a COVID-19 lock-down

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The state of security amid Nigeria’s COVID-19 lock-down

Nigeria’s headline inflation rises for 7th month in a row

Sekoko Resources CEO on COVID-19-lock-down & its impact on the coal industry

How the oil market fall impacts Angola’s economy

COVID-19: Eskom declares force majeure on all its coal contractors

COVID-19: Global oil markets collapse due to oversupply

Rwanda’s tech innovators quick to fill the market demand gap amid COVID-19

COVID-19 & its impact on the East African media environment

Behind the oil price collapse

COVID-19: Martin Kingston on how to flatten SA’s recession curve

Why SARB should step in to save SA companies that are too big to fail

Nedbank Private Wealth on investing in COVID-19 uncertainty

COVID-19: What the G20 debt relief agreement means for Africa

How have African markets been faring amid the coronavirus pandemic?

This Rwandan company is helping to produce PPE to fight COVID-19 spread

Moody’s changes Ghana’s outlook to negative, B3 rating affirmed

How to cope mentally with a COVID-19 lock-down

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