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<p>Inyange Industries is set to construct Rwanda&#8217;s first powdered milk factory in a bid to boost profit for the country’s livestock sub-sector. CNBC Africa spoke to Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Ventures, Elias Baingana for more.</p>


Inyange Industries set to build Rwanda’s first powdered milk factory

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<p>Ata Capital is majority black-owned and they just appointed a new CEO. Joining CNBC Africa is Mamedupi Matsipa, the new CEO at Ata Capital.</p>


Ata Capital names Mamedupi Matsipa as new CEO

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<p>2020 saw Africa record its highest project finance deal value in a decade, with French sponsors being the most active, oil and gas and renewables seeing the decade’s highest activity. Andrew Jones, the Head of Linklaters Africa Group joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Linklaters: Here’s what drove deal interests across Africa in 2020

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<p>Data provider Refinitiv has partnered with the George Clooney Foundation to explore ways to prevent Africa’s illicit funds associated with human rights abuses from entering the international financial system. Che Sidanius, Head of Financial Crime Regulation at Refinitiv joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Refinitiv, George Clooney Foundation partner to combat financial & war crimes in Africa

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<p>The African Continental Free Trade Area holds immense potential for the social and economic development of Africa. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how the project can boost trade and resilience in the continent is Chido Munyati, Acting Head of Africa at the World Economic Forum.</p>


WEF’s Munyati on how to strengthen intra-African trade

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<p>The South African insurance industry has been in and out of the courts. The insurers had been refusing to pay out claims, saying that business interruption was caused by lockdowns, and not COVID-19. After losing the court cases, insurance companies are now processing the claims. Joining CNBC Africa to look at the current insurance landscape and the future is Ryan Woolley, the CEO at Insurance Claims Africa.</p>


Insurance industry needs to restore credibility

Insurance industry needs to restore credibility, faith – Insurance Claims Africa CEO

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<p>Rwandair, Air Tanzania, and Uganda Airlines have announced their plans for 2021 but which of the regional flyers is ready to dominate the airspace? CNBC Africa spoke to aviation expert, Derek Nseko of Ifly Global Aviation for more.</p>


East African carriers look to remain competitive amid COVID-19 shocks

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<p>Rwanda has deployed mobile grain dryers in efforts to reduce post-harvest losses and limit exposure of the harvest to poisons caused by poorly handled harvests.</p>


Rwanda deploys mobile dryers to tackle post-harvest losses

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<p>In a bid to become a financial hub in Africa, Rwanda has adopted four critical laws, including the revised investment code that seeks to attract more foreign direct investment into the country. CNBC Africa spoke to the Chief Operating Officer at the Rwanda Finance Limited, Hortense Mudenge for more.</p>


Rwanda passes revised investment code to attract foreign investment

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<p>As we await the rates decision of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee later today, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development notes that Nigeria emerged the top destination for Foreign Direct Investment into Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020. UNCTAD’s Investment Trends Monitor shows inflows worth $2.6 billion came into Nigeria last year despite a decline from $3.3 billion recorded in 2019.Paul Alaje, Senior Economist at SPM Professionals joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2021: What to expect

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<p>African Bank went from a profit to a loss for the year ended September 2020. However, even under a subdued economy, the bank extended its customer value proposition and actively diversified its funding base. African Bank CFO, Gustav Raubenheimer joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


African Bank swings into loss as pandemic hits economy

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<p>The South African business environment has been under immense pressure since March 2020, as a result of Covid-19. Lockdown restrictions have had devastating economic consequences, with the hospitality bearing the brunt due to alcohol sales bans. Deeper engagement between stakeholders is crucial. Joining CNBC Africa to talk about the business landscape in South Africa is Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa.</p>


BLSA CEO calls on govt. for a seat at the table on economic recovery

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<p>Tanzania’s annual inflation rate for the month of December 2020 increased to 3.2 per cent from 3 per cent recorded in November 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The overall index went up from 117.10 recorded in December 2019 to 120.79 in December 2020. Lawrence Mlaki, Economist and Financial Consultant joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tanzania’s annual inflation increased to 3.2% in December 2020

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<p>There has been minimal movement on the Rwanda Stock Exchange in the first month of the year in what was expected to be a rebound period for the bourse, so is there a plan to attract more traders to the bourse? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of RSE, Celestin Rwabukumba for more.</p>


Rwandan bourse seeks to attract 4 new companies in 2021

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<p>This week, the World Economic Forum brings together world leaders to address challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a crucial year to rebuild, and this meeting will focus on creating impact and shaping the policies and partnerships needed in 2021. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Lee Howell, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum.</p>


WEF: Here’s what’s on the agenda at #Davos2021

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<p>The private sector is a key stakeholder and beneficiary of the African Continental Free Trade Area. But how ready are they to commit fully to trading and investing in the AfCFTA? CNBC Africa spoke to the Chairman of the Rwanda Private Sector Federation, Robert Bapfakurera, for more.</p>


AfCFTA: Assessing the preparedness of Rwanda’s private sector

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<p>The Eastern Africa region is set to generate an estimated $1.8 billion and more than 2 million jobs if the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is successfully implemented. But how is the region ready to stand out in the competitive market? UNECA Director for East Africa Mama Keita spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Inyange Industries set to build Rwanda’s first powdered milk factory

Ata Capital names Mamedupi Matsipa as new CEO

Linklaters: Here’s what drove deal interests across Africa in 2020

Refinitiv, George Clooney Foundation partner to combat financial & war crimes in Africa

WEF’s Munyati on how to strengthen intra-African trade

Insurance industry needs to restore credibility, faith – Insurance Claims Africa CEO

East African carriers look to remain competitive amid COVID-19 shocks

Rwanda deploys mobile dryers to tackle post-harvest losses

Rwanda passes revised investment code to attract foreign investment

Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2021: What to expect

African Bank swings into loss as pandemic hits economy

BLSA CEO calls on govt. for a seat at the table on economic recovery

Tanzania’s annual inflation increased to 3.2% in December 2020

Rwandan bourse seeks to attract 4 new companies in 2021

WEF: Here’s what’s on the agenda at #Davos2021

AfCFTA: Assessing the preparedness of Rwanda’s private sector

AfCFTA: Are East African economies ready to compete?

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Inyange Industries set to build Rwanda’s first powdered milk factory

Ata Capital names Mamedupi Matsipa as new CEO

Linklaters: Here’s what drove deal interests across Africa in 2020

Refinitiv, George Clooney Foundation partner to combat financial & war crimes in Africa

WEF’s Munyati on how to strengthen intra-African trade

Insurance industry needs to restore credibility, faith – Insurance Claims Africa CEO

East African carriers look to remain competitive amid COVID-19 shocks

Rwanda deploys mobile dryers to tackle post-harvest losses

Rwanda passes revised investment code to attract foreign investment

Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2021: What to expect

African Bank swings into loss as pandemic hits economy

BLSA CEO calls on govt. for a seat at the table on economic recovery

Tanzania’s annual inflation increased to 3.2% in December 2020

Rwandan bourse seeks to attract 4 new companies in 2021

WEF: Here’s what’s on the agenda at #Davos2021

AfCFTA: Assessing the preparedness of Rwanda’s private sector

AfCFTA: Are East African economies ready to compete?

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