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<p>The impact of technology in business on the continent was very profound in the past five years, but what kind of impact will tech have in the new decade? Salah Goss of Mastercard joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Mastercard on the role of fintechs in closing the financial inclusion gap in Africa

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<p>According to World Bank, South Sudan&#8217;s economy recovered with a growth rate estimated at 3.2 during the financial year 2018/2019 from a contraction of 3.5 per cent during the 2017/2018 financial year. These developments reflect activity in the oil sector which rebounded strongly. Also, the country&#8217;s total public debt during the fiscal year 2018/2019 was estimated at 34.2 of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of which external debt is 30.2 per cent. Parek Maduot, Director of Economic Development &#038;Regional Integration at ICGLR joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


South Sudan’s rebounding oil sector the catalyst behind growing economy

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<p>Non-communicable diseases are responsible for around 20 per cent of deaths in Rwanda and the trend is moving upward. To ensure early detection and advance disease management for people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, 12 million test strips will be distributed in the country over the next four years. Bernard Brisolier, Business Unit Director for Abbott’s diabetes care business in Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health, Abbott team up to fight diabetes in Rwanda

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<p>Ahead of the highly anticipated 2021 Presidential and MP elections in Uganda, all eyes are on the capital Kampala where it&#8217;s said that political observers note the contest likely to be between sitting President Yoweri Museveni and political new comer, Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine, but how will all of this political activity affect business in East Africa&#8217;s 3rd largest economy? Analyst and Chief strategist at ICS, Kenneth Agutamba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the 2021 Ugandan polls could impact the economy

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<p>The last decade was the warmest on record as a result of climate change and the horn of Africa is one the regions that have been hit the most. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, people in Ethiopia, Somalia, and other parts of Eastern Africa are increasingly caught between deadly extremes weather conditions in addition to violence. Julien Lerisson, Head of ICRC Delegation in Ethiopia joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How climate change is threating food security & peace in the Horn of Africa

How climate change is threatening food security & peace in the Horn of Africa

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<p>Uganda has secured a $200 million grant for the development of infrastructure network at Kampala’s Namamve Industrial Park where 200, 000 jobs are expected to be created while imports will be reduced. Analyst Charles Bwogi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Uganda secures $200mn to upgrade Namamve Industrial Park

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<p>According to latest data from the Controller of Budget in Kenya 25 of the 47 counties spent nothing on development in the first quarter to September, hurting job creation and infrastructure projects in the devolved units. This is a 45 per cent drop compared to the $34.6 million governors spent on development activities in a similar period a year ago. Also, commercial banks are on course to post another full-year of double-digit growth in profits. Moreover, Kenya’s first green bond started trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange for the first time. Reginald Kadzutu, Economic Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya’s first green bond starts trading on the NSE

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<p>The past couple of years has seen many exciting initiatives relating to Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and the overall Smart City movement develop. Concerns on issues such as job losses, security and ability to surpass human intelligence have been vocalized. Liliosa Muturi, Impact Manager at Samasource Kenya joins CNBC Africa for an understanding the impacts and potential of Artificial Intelligence in East Africa.</p>


Artificial Intelligence: What opportunities and challenges does it bring to East Africa?

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<p>Vegetables export revenues in Rwanda grew by 47 per cent in the period July &#8211; November 2019 according to the National Agricultural Export Board, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to the Export Market Development and Innovation Division Manager at the National Agricultural Export Development Board, Cynthia Uwacu for more.</p>


Rwanda’s vegetable export revenues up by 47%

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<p>It&#8217;s only Wednesday but this week Kenya has already seen quite a few big headlines, from yesterday’s cabinet reshuffle, to the preparation of a bailout for the country&#8217;s national carrier, to a new tax on milk from neighbouring countries. Journalist, Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why Kenya’s recent cabinet reshuffle is a boost for economy

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<p>The need for affordable housing across the East African Community (EAC) member states is key on all government agendas for the year. Real Estate Analyst, Wacu Mbugua from Cytonn Investments joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why EAC govts. are prioritising affordable housing in real estate sector

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<p>With over 66 per cent of Africa&#8217;s adult population largely unbanked, the ever growing role of fintechs on the continent cannot be undermined – Founder of EverSend Application, Stone Atwine joins CNBC Africa on the trends that will drive the industry in 2020.</p>


Stone Atwine of EverSend talk technology

Stone Atwine of EverSend talk technology, money transfer services and Fintech trends in 2020

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<p>Egypt is blaming Ethiopia for the failure to come to an agreement in the latest sit down between the two countries in what has turned out to be a controversial Renaissance dam. Global Chairman of, Fairfax Africa Fund, Zemedeneh Negatu joins CNBC Africa on the latest stand-off between the two countries.</p>


Ethiopia asks SA to mediate talks over Nile Dam debacle with Egypt

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<p>Tanzania&#8217;s economy saw an active 2019. The country&#8217;s capital moved from Dar Es Salaam to Dodoma, the Government managed to collect record taxes in Q2 and the President inaugurated a brand new airport terminal. Not everything was on the up and up though, the market did see some hits. Bankable Partner, Ivan Tarimo joins CNBC Africa to discuss the good, the bad and the future.</p>


Tanzania in Focus: A look at the past

Tanzania in Focus: A look at the past, present and future of the economy

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<p>The limited impact of loose monetary actions on business activity, significant tax collection challenges and huge monies owed to local suppliers by government institutions dominated public conversations thus affecting the growth of Uganda&#8217;s economy last year. Researcher, Morris Rwakakamba spoke to CNBC Africa on how best the country can bounce back in 2020.</p>


How Uganda is positioning itself to revitalise its economy in 2020

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<p>The past years have seen radical changes in the needs of the global labour market and Kenya, East Africa&#8217;s biggest economy is yet to adjust her education system to fit these needs. Wanjuhi Njoroge, a global shaper based in Nairobi joins CNBC Africa on how best the country can adapt to the changing landscape.</p>


Wanjuhi Njoroge on how best Kenya’s education system can leverage labour market

Wanjuhi Njoroge on how best Kenya’s education system can leverage labour market, equip youth with skills

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<p>In efforts to improve gender parity on the continent, a new initiative focused on entrepreneurship has been shortlisted for roll out. If all goes as expected, the initiative is set to impact the lives of 3 million women in Africa and Asia. Anu Shah, CEO of EFI Hub joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Mastercard on the role of fintechs in closing the financial inclusion gap in Africa

South Sudan’s rebounding oil sector the catalyst behind growing economy

Ministry of Health, Abbott team up to fight diabetes in Rwanda

How the 2021 Ugandan polls could impact the economy

How climate change is threatening food security & peace in the Horn of Africa

Uganda secures $200mn to upgrade Namamve Industrial Park

Kenya’s first green bond starts trading on the NSE

Artificial Intelligence: What opportunities and challenges does it bring to East Africa?

Rwanda’s vegetable export revenues up by 47%

Why Kenya’s recent cabinet reshuffle is a boost for economy

Why EAC govts. are prioritising affordable housing in real estate sector

Stone Atwine of EverSend talk technology, money transfer services and Fintech trends in 2020

Ethiopia asks SA to mediate talks over Nile Dam debacle with Egypt

Tanzania in Focus: A look at the past, present and future of the economy

How Uganda is positioning itself to revitalise its economy in 2020

Wanjuhi Njoroge on how best Kenya’s education system can leverage labour market, equip youth with skills

Anu Shah of EFI Hub on how new entrepreneurship initiative can help spur gender parity in Africa

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Rwanda

Mastercard on the role of fintechs in closing the financial inclusion gap in Africa

South Sudan’s rebounding oil sector the catalyst behind growing economy

Ministry of Health, Abbott team up to fight diabetes in Rwanda

How the 2021 Ugandan polls could impact the economy

How climate change is threatening food security & peace in the Horn of Africa

Uganda secures $200mn to upgrade Namamve Industrial Park

Kenya’s first green bond starts trading on the NSE

Artificial Intelligence: What opportunities and challenges does it bring to East Africa?

Rwanda’s vegetable export revenues up by 47%

Why Kenya’s recent cabinet reshuffle is a boost for economy

Why EAC govts. are prioritising affordable housing in real estate sector

Stone Atwine of EverSend talk technology, money transfer services and Fintech trends in 2020

Ethiopia asks SA to mediate talks over Nile Dam debacle with Egypt

Tanzania in Focus: A look at the past, present and future of the economy

How Uganda is positioning itself to revitalise its economy in 2020

Wanjuhi Njoroge on how best Kenya’s education system can leverage labour market, equip youth with skills

Anu Shah of EFI Hub on how new entrepreneurship initiative can help spur gender parity in Africa

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