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<p>President Uhuru Kenyatta in his address to Kenyans yesterday, announced new measures that included indefinite closure of schools as two more cases were confirmed in the country – this has had an effect on the Kenyan economy. George Bodo, Director of Callstreet Research and Analytics Ltd joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Panic buying grips Kenya over COVID-19 fears

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<p>Ahead of the Commonwealth meeting that is set to take place from 22-24 June this year in Kigali, CNBC Africa’s Zwena Bachoo spoke to Robert Bapfakurera, Chairman of the Private Sector Federation to find out why this meeting is so important for the sector.</p>


How Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation is preparing for CHOGM 2020

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<p>As the new coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on markets internationally, the sports world hasn&#8217;t been spared in the least. Massive sporting events have been postponed or cancelled, compromising investments and leaving important potential revenues in jeopardy. Sports Analyst, Sharon Allela joins CNBC Africa for a breakdown on the impact the COVID-19 crisis is having in the space regionally and worldwide.</p>


How the sporting world is impacted by COVID-19

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<p>Speaking on the state of intellectual property in Nigeria&#8217;s entertainment industry, Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, Tony Okoroji, says the process of internalising these laws is a work in progress that should be continually encouraged. He discussed this and more with CNBC Africa’s Debbie Movoria on the sidelines of the 7th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.</p>


Understanding regulation of intellectual property in Nigeria’s entertainment industry

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<p>The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has called for an emergency press briefing where he is expected to address growing concerns around the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson Chukwu, CEO of Cowry Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How COVID-19 is impacting the Nigerian economy

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<p>As residents and Nigeria’s state-owned oil company NNPC contest the cause of Sunday’s explosion, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state has set up a fact-finding committee on the incident. CNBC Africa caught up with him at the site of the incident where he shared plans to open an emergency two billion Naira fund, and disclosed that the state may have to adjust its 2020 budget.</p>


Lagos investigates gas plant explosion

Lagos investigates gas plant explosion, may review 2020 budget

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<p>MTN reported muted revenue growth laying the blame on consumers being in a current difficult position. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fifi Peters spoke to MTN CFO, Ralph Mupita, about a way forward for the company and how they dealing with regulators pushing for cheaper prices.</p>


MTN on revenue growth

MTN on revenue growth, data prices & the relaunch of mobile money service

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<p>On the side-lines of the 7th Africa Magic Viewers&#8217; Choice Awards, MultiChoice CEO, John Ugbe says there’s a lot more attention in Africa’s movie industry as both local and foreign investors are beginning to invest in the industry. He joins CNBC Africa’s Debbie Movoria for more.</p>


MultiChoice CEO John Ugbe on why more investors are turning to Africa’s movie industry

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<p>An explosion at a gas processing plant in Lagos has left at least 15 people dead and destroyed about 50 buildings. For more on this story, The Acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


NNPC: Lagos fire at gas plant likely triggered by gas explosion

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<p>An emergency rate cut by the U.S Federal Reserve on Sunday failed to lift the markets as oil prices extended losses in early trade today. Uchenna Minnis, Managing Partner at BluFX joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Oil slides after fed rate cut

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<p>Global and local markets have entered into a deep red state as the COVID-19 pandemic sets out economic turmoil in many countries. As central banks look to inject stimulus, it’s becoming clearer than no amount of QE can cure a virus.</p>


How to navigate market volatility amid COVID-19 pandemic

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<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world, Sub-Saharan Africa countries have implemented travel bans from high risk countries and regions in order to curb the number of infections in Africa. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the economic and social impact that this will have on African countries is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.</p>


How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact SSA economies

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<p>The management of the food franchising company Taste Holdings – the company behind the brands Starbucks and Dominos Pizza -will meet with staff set to lose their jobs in the company’s liquidation. Taste Holdings has closed down 55 stores making 770 workers redundant. The liquidation came after Taste Holdings failed to find a buyer for its licencing agreement for Dominos Pizza. Duncan Crosson, CEO of Taste holdings joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Taste Holdings liquidates its food business

Taste Holdings liquidates its food business, CEO Duncan Crosson sheds more light on the way forward

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<p>It’s going to be a quiet and empty weekend for millions of football fans up and down Africa that is likely to have wider business implications for satellite television companies who make money from the beautiful game. The authorities have closed down English football until April the third for fear that the Coronavirus may spread. CNBC Africa spoke with Terry Paine a former professional footballer and world cup winner.</p>


Football industry hit by COVID-19

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<p>Billions of dollars is being lost around the globe as the sports industry is cancelling or postponing sports events around the world due to the coronavirus. What does this mean for the sporting industry, the way we consume sports and the future of the virus in the industry. CNBC Africa is joined by Jean Williers, MD of Neilson Sports.</p>


COVID-19: The cost of a sports shutdown

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<p>With the coronavirus outbreak sending shudders around the world, the workplace is also a place that has concerns about the outbreak. Employers have begun implementing strategies to protect their workforce, taking into account their obligation to provide a safe working environment for all employees. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss what roles employers have to play is Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment Practice at Baker McKenzie.</p>


How should employers address COVID-19?

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<p>Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today met with the Private Sector Federation to discuss various business opportunities that they will be presenting during the Commonwealth Forum that is set to take place this year in June here in Kigali. Rwanda Development Board Chief Executive, Claire Akamanzi noted that the government and private sector partners will not halt the planning and preparation process – she also added that as the plans continue, they will keep monitoring developments on the virus&#8217;s trends across the world to make further decisions. She joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Panic buying grips Kenya over COVID-19 fears

How Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation is preparing for CHOGM 2020

How the sporting world is impacted by COVID-19

Understanding regulation of intellectual property in Nigeria’s entertainment industry

How COVID-19 is impacting the Nigerian economy

Lagos investigates gas plant explosion, may review 2020 budget

MTN on revenue growth, data prices & the relaunch of mobile money service

MultiChoice CEO John Ugbe on why more investors are turning to Africa’s movie industry

NNPC: Lagos fire at gas plant likely triggered by gas explosion

Oil slides after fed rate cut

How to navigate market volatility amid COVID-19 pandemic

How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact SSA economies

Taste Holdings liquidates its food business, CEO Duncan Crosson sheds more light on the way forward

Football industry hit by COVID-19

COVID-19: The cost of a sports shutdown

How should employers address COVID-19?

Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

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Panic buying grips Kenya over COVID-19 fears

How Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation is preparing for CHOGM 2020

How the sporting world is impacted by COVID-19

Understanding regulation of intellectual property in Nigeria’s entertainment industry

How COVID-19 is impacting the Nigerian economy

Lagos investigates gas plant explosion, may review 2020 budget

MTN on revenue growth, data prices & the relaunch of mobile money service

MultiChoice CEO John Ugbe on why more investors are turning to Africa’s movie industry

NNPC: Lagos fire at gas plant likely triggered by gas explosion

Oil slides after fed rate cut

How to navigate market volatility amid COVID-19 pandemic

How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact SSA economies

Taste Holdings liquidates its food business, CEO Duncan Crosson sheds more light on the way forward

Football industry hit by COVID-19

COVID-19: The cost of a sports shutdown

How should employers address COVID-19?

Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

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