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<p>Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Cobus Potgieter, Portfolio Manager at AIP Capital Management.</p>


Behind the crash at Capitec

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<p>On Sunday South Africa&#8217;s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced drastic measures to contain the spread of covid-19 in the country. One of them was the closure of 35 land ports. This has had unintended consequences for businesses. One of them being Sonto Pooe, Founder of NativeChild spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How port closures are impacting small businesses

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<p>In the era of COVID-19, it is business unusual? Covid-19 has resulted in mass production shutdowns and supply chain disruptions. It is also having implications for private equity. Joining CNBC Africa to give insight are Kieran Whyte, Partner, Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Practice at Baker McKenzie and Graham Stokoe, Africa Private Capital Leader at EY Africa.</p>


Coronomics: The private equity & infrastructure impact

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<p>Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) is evaluating possible recovery strategies for the Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events industry, which has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Nelly Mukazayire, CEO of Rwanda Convention Bureau joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda’s MICE sector postpones events due to COVID-19

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<p>With a number of events scheduled to be held in different countries in the region postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, the hospitality industry is counting losses and evaluating possible recovery strategies. Earlier we were joined by Nsengiyumva Barakabuye, President of Rwanda Hospitality Association joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda‘s hospitality industry seeks bail-out to cushion COVID-19 impact

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<p>As the world continues to grapple with the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the travel industry has been one of the sectors that have been heavily hit. Many Africa airlines have cancelled flights to mainland China, Italy, South Korea and other countries where the pandemic has spread very fast. But what kind of effect will this have on the aviation sector? Derek Nseko, MD of iFly Aviation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Coronavirus sends Africa’s aviation industry into a tailspin

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<p>Ghana’s Finance Minister recently updated the country&#8217;s parliament on the fiscal implications of the coronavirus pandemic. Yofi Grant, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre joins CNBC Africa to discuss some key takeaways from the engagement.</p>


GIPC’s Yofi Grant on Ghana’s COVID-19 economic plan

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<p>As the health authorities confirm five new COVID-19 cases. Moses Hammed, an Investment Research Analyst at Investment One Financial Services joins CNBC Africa me for a focus on activities in the Lagos bourse.</p>


Bad loans weigh on Nigeria’s money market

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<p>Developing countries could see their oil and gas income fall by between 50 percent and 85 per cent this year, that&#8217;s according to a joint statement by the International Energy Agency and OPEC.  The global organizations warned that the coronavirus pandemic could have potentially far-reaching economic and social consequences. Steve Osho, Managing Director at Comercio Partners Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The impact of COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19, oil price war on developing countries

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<p>Lawmakers in Nigeria have directed Committees on Petroleum Downstream, Gas Resources and Petroleum Upstream to investigate the Lagos pipeline explosion and urged the Nigerian government contribute to the emergency relief fund created for residents. This follows initial steps taken by Lagos and Nigeria&#8217;s state-owned oil company NNPC&#8217;s explanation even as residents debate the cause of explosion. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christy Cole has been following the story.</p>


Nigeria to begin investigation into Lagos explosion

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<p>Ethiopia will manage the logistics and disbursement of millions of COVID-19 prevention and containment materials that Alibaba Foundation will donate to each one of the 54 African nations. Also, there are growing concerns over ethnic tensions and now the COVID-19 outbreak which may jeopardize the forthcoming general elections in the country. Mikael Arage, Technology, Business &#038; Politico-Economical Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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COVID-19: Billionaire Jack Ma to donate masks, test kits to all countries in Africa

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<p>At a time when there is the increased need for cashless transaction, there is a renewed hunger for the growth of mobile money platforms. But what can the telecoms do to bring about renewed trust and usage of these mediums. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to the Head of Airtel Money, Jidia Gasana for more.</p>


Behind the growth of Rwanda’s mobile money platforms

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<p>The current COVID-19 crisis has seen millions of dollars in investments lost across industries worldwide and it seems no one is safe, so what does that mean for vulnerable SMEs in Kenya and the rest of the region? Managing Director of Viffa Consult joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How Kenyan SME’s are coping with reduced business due to COVID-19

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<p>Metair reported a full year revenue increase of 9.4 per cent to R11.2 billion and sited that its 2020 vehicle production volumes will be down but it is optimistic about the next 3 years as they have secured contracts for new model launches with Mercedes Benz, Nissan and VW, but could the Covid-19 pandemic, Eskom and the global economic crisis pose a bigger risk to the business?  Metair CEO, Theo Loock joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Metair sees opportunities from COVID-19 outbreak

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<p>South African food producer Libstar has reported an annual revenue increase of 2.4 per cent due to its grocery and perishable food division as well as a headline earnings rise of 10.1 per cent, joining CNBC Africa for more on the impact that the coronavirus will have on its sales is Robin Smith, Group Commercial and Financial Director at Libstar.</p>


Libstar says Italian food imports for Woolworths are safe from COVID-19

Libstar says Italian food imports for Woolworths have stringent safety measures in place for COVID-19

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<p>Sasol has announced measures to stabilise its balance sheet including a potential $2 billion rights issue in the wake of lower oil prices and COVID-19 headwinds will it be enough to stabilise the crash of its share price which is down almost 90 per cent this year? Sasol CEO, joins Fleetwood Grobler for more.</p>


Sasol plans $2bn rights issue

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<p>Diversified investment holding company Remgro has just released its half year numbers. With stakes in a range of assets from healthcare to banking it has a bird&#8217;s-eye view on what covid-19 means for diverse industries. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Jannie Durand, CEO of Remgro.</p>


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Behind the crash at Capitec

COVID-19: How port closures are impacting small businesses

Coronomics: The private equity & infrastructure impact

Rwanda’s MICE sector postpones events due to COVID-19

Rwanda‘s hospitality industry seeks bail-out to cushion COVID-19 impact

Coronavirus sends Africa’s aviation industry into a tailspin

GIPC’s Yofi Grant on Ghana’s COVID-19 economic plan

Bad loans weigh on Nigeria’s money market

The impact of COVID-19, oil price war on developing countries

Nigeria to begin investigation into Lagos explosion

COVID-19: Billionaire Jack Ma to donate masks, test kits to all countries in Africa

Behind the growth of Rwanda’s mobile money platforms

How Kenyan SME’s are coping with reduced business due to COVID-19

Metair sees opportunities from COVID-19 outbreak

Libstar says Italian food imports for Woolworths have stringent safety measures in place for COVID-19

Sasol plans $2bn rights issue

Remgro CEO warns of a blood bath if companies aren’t protected from COVID-19

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Behind the crash at Capitec

COVID-19: How port closures are impacting small businesses

Coronomics: The private equity & infrastructure impact

Rwanda’s MICE sector postpones events due to COVID-19

Rwanda‘s hospitality industry seeks bail-out to cushion COVID-19 impact

Coronavirus sends Africa’s aviation industry into a tailspin

GIPC’s Yofi Grant on Ghana’s COVID-19 economic plan

Bad loans weigh on Nigeria’s money market

The impact of COVID-19, oil price war on developing countries

Nigeria to begin investigation into Lagos explosion

COVID-19: Billionaire Jack Ma to donate masks, test kits to all countries in Africa

Behind the growth of Rwanda’s mobile money platforms

How Kenyan SME’s are coping with reduced business due to COVID-19

Metair sees opportunities from COVID-19 outbreak

Libstar says Italian food imports for Woolworths have stringent safety measures in place for COVID-19

Sasol plans $2bn rights issue

Remgro CEO warns of a blood bath if companies aren’t protected from COVID-19

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