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<p>Negative narratives have dominated Africa’s representation, tarnishing the continent’s image and to some extent, affecting its progress. Co-founder and Director of Africaknows, Dr. Sheila Ochugboju joins CNBC Africa to discuss how the internet can be capitalized on to turn things around.</p>


Africaknows Founder Sheila Ochugboju on how to change Africa’s narrative

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<p>Depending on whom you ask, Uber has disrupted transport systems in Africa but the US-headquartered company insists it’s part of the solution everywhere it operates including the continent. Head of Public Policy at Uber West Africa, Tola Odeyemi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Uber’s Odeyemi: We’ve been proactive with regulations to allow innovation

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<p>For listed insurers in Nigeria, the interactive forum organised by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) presents an opportunity for the insurers to give feedback to the regulators on the challenges faced in the sector. Guy Czartoryski, Head of Research at Coronation Merchant Bank joins CNBC Africa to discuss the highlights of that engagement.</p>


Coronation Merchant Bank on how to leverage technology to expand Nigeria’s insurance sector

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<p>Rating agency, Moody’s changed its outlook on the government of Nigeria’s B2 rating to negative from stable last week. Aurelien Mali, Vice President and Sovereign Analyst at Moody&#8217;s joins CNBC Africa from Dubai to discuss the reasons behind the negative outlook.</p>


Moody’s clears air on Nigeria’s negative rating outlook

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<p>As the year winds down, we find out what trends have shaped Nigeria&#8217;s real estate sector this year, as figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show the sector has contracted for the second consecutive quarter, after coming out of recession in the first quarter of this year.  Jemil Dawodu, Managing Director of CBRE Excellerate joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Understanding trends shaping Nigeria’s real estate sector

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<p>There are 56 Chinese companies doing business in South Africa, translating in thirty thousand direct jobs. Through the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association, 73 SA youths, received jobs training and employment with Chinese companies. In this second instalment, they hope to ramp up that number to 238 new training opportunities and internships. CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha spoke to China&#8217;s Ambassador to South Africa, Lin Songtian.</p>


China looks to increase presence in SA

China looks to increase presence in SA, help tackle youth unemployment

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<p>You drink it like you would any water but the Fair Cap is no ordinary drink. It&#8217;s safe drinking water purified by a filter developed by a Peruvian company to fight cholera and other water borne diseases. CNBC Africa spoke with the founder Mauricio Cordova for more.</p>


Transformers Summit: How this innovation is giving access to drinkable water to all

Transformers Summit: How this innovation is giving access to drinkable water to all, helping fight waterborne diseases

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<p>The power cuts of South Africa will take another large bite out of mining production today in a time when the industry is struggling. Gold miner Harmony says it cancelled its underground night shift last night and the day shift this morning because of concerns over power supply. The company says it has cut back its power usage merely to maintain emergency services. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Henk Langenhoven, Chief Economist at Minerals Council South Africa and Mashego Mashego, Executive Director at Harmony Gold.</p>


This is how much load-shedding costing SA’s mining industry

This is how much load-shedding is costing SA’s mining industry

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<p>Rating’s agency Moody’s has changed its 2020 outlook for African banks to negative from stable. This is due to the banking sector being hit by weakening African markets. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Constantinos Kypreos, Senior vice-President at Moody&#8217;s.</p>


Moody’s: African banks hit with weakening African environment

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<p>Sugar producer Tongaat Hulett reported losses of R3.5 billion and headline losses of 823 cents per share. The company has been battling accounting fraud and recently confirmed it would be going after implicated parties. Joining CNBC Africa for more is CEO, Gavin Hudson and CFO, Rob Aitken.</p>


Tongaat Hullet to meet with NPA

Tongaat Hulett to meet with NPA, outlines pathway to profitability

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<p>The launch of a smartphone manufacturing plant, introduction of electric cars, a logistics facility and an upgrade of the country&#8217;s credit rating were some of the defining moments in Rwanda&#8217;s economy this year. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


A review of the Rwandan economy in 2019

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<p>The 4th Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Anti-Corruption Award was held in Kigali yesterday that saw seven recipients of this distinguished prize. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke with Rwanda&#8217;s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye for more.</p>


Johnston Busingye on Rwanda’s fight against corruption

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<p>In the era of social media and instant messaging, the courts are constantly challenged to develop the common law to accommodate the ever-changing environment. But the question remains, do online offers and instant messages create legally binding agreements? CNBC Africa is joined by Demi Pretorius, Author, Technology and Law.</p>


How your WhatsApp messages can cost you

How your WhatsApp messages could get you sued

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<p>Ahead of the ongoing Transformers Summit Senegal 2019, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to President of Senegal, Macky Sall and President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Bandar Hajjar to discuss plans for Senegal to become an emerging market by 2035.</p>


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Transformers Summit: President Sall, Hajjar of IsDB on Africa’s development goals & challenges

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<p>Nigeria’s equities market opened the week bearish sustaining losses from last week. Managing Director of Mainstreet Securities, Baba Ibrahim joins CNBC Africa for an outlook on the market this week.</p>


Nigeria’s equities resume week on a bearish note

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<p>As we are set to begin a new decade, Africa&#8217;s global economic position is still uncertain but more than ever attracting a lot of traction. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Director for Africa, Jamil Ampomah for more.</p>


How Rwanda looks to tap into the next decade of opportunities

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<p>Sudan&#8217;s Prime Minister, Hamdok held talks in Washington with the aim of having Sudan removed from the US list of countries that are said to sponsor terrorism. In order to be removed from the terrorism list, Sudan must meet a series of US conditions, including payments to the embassy bomb victims. Also the United States is set to name an ambassador to the country for the first time in 23 years. Analyst and Activist, Hajooj Kuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Africaknows Founder Sheila Ochugboju on how to change Africa’s narrative

Uber’s Odeyemi: We’ve been proactive with regulations to allow innovation

Coronation Merchant Bank on how to leverage technology to expand Nigeria’s insurance sector

Moody’s clears air on Nigeria’s negative rating outlook

Understanding trends shaping Nigeria’s real estate sector

China looks to increase presence in SA, help tackle youth unemployment

Transformers Summit: How this innovation is giving access to drinkable water to all, helping fight waterborne diseases

This is how much load-shedding is costing SA’s mining industry

Moody’s: African banks hit with weakening African environment

Tongaat Hulett to meet with NPA, outlines pathway to profitability

A review of the Rwandan economy in 2019

Johnston Busingye on Rwanda’s fight against corruption

How your WhatsApp messages could get you sued

Transformers Summit: President Sall, Hajjar of IsDB on Africa’s development goals & challenges

Nigeria’s equities resume week on a bearish note

How Rwanda looks to tap into the next decade of opportunities

US to reinstate ambassador to Sudan for first time in 23 years

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Africaknows Founder Sheila Ochugboju on how to change Africa’s narrative

Uber’s Odeyemi: We’ve been proactive with regulations to allow innovation

Coronation Merchant Bank on how to leverage technology to expand Nigeria’s insurance sector

Moody’s clears air on Nigeria’s negative rating outlook

Understanding trends shaping Nigeria’s real estate sector

China looks to increase presence in SA, help tackle youth unemployment

Transformers Summit: How this innovation is giving access to drinkable water to all, helping fight waterborne diseases

This is how much load-shedding is costing SA’s mining industry

Moody’s: African banks hit with weakening African environment

Tongaat Hulett to meet with NPA, outlines pathway to profitability

A review of the Rwandan economy in 2019

Johnston Busingye on Rwanda’s fight against corruption

How your WhatsApp messages could get you sued

Transformers Summit: President Sall, Hajjar of IsDB on Africa’s development goals & challenges

Nigeria’s equities resume week on a bearish note

How Rwanda looks to tap into the next decade of opportunities

US to reinstate ambassador to Sudan for first time in 23 years

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