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<p>Dubai-based independent hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality has opened the Best Western Plus Westlands hotel in Nairobi, marking the firm’s first operation in Kenya. Bani Haddad, Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality sets up shop in Kenya

Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality sets up shop in Kenya, looks to expand Africa footprint

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<p>Dubai-based independent hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality has opened the Best Western Plus Westlands hotel in Nairobi, marking the firm’s first operation in Kenya. Bani Haddad, Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Top performers honoured at the Rwanda Tourism Awards

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<p>Last week, Jumia best known here in Kigali for its restaurant delivery service announced it is suspending operations in Rwanda. Moreover, Qatar Airways to take 60 per cent stake in new Rwandan international airport and Rwanda, Uganda talks failed to reach agreement on cross-border issues. Kelly Rwamapera, Reporter at The East African joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Jumia to close Rwandan business

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<p>According to a new ME Policy Index report, in Kenya small businesses are struggling to expand in the local and export market due to a poor regulatory environment. In addition, struggling retailer Nakumatt Holdings has shut down three of its remaining six stores, signalling trouble in the recovery path that it embarked on about two years ago. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Economic Analyst, Reginald Kadzutu.</p>


Here’s why small businesses in Kenya struggle to grow

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<p>The last time CNBC Africa had this guest in studio, the topic was focused on whether or not African governments should scrap taxes on sanitary pads, now, news has arrived that Rwanda has just done that. This comes after South Africa made the move back in April of this year. Founder of the #FreeThePeriod campaign, Isabella Akaliza joins CNBC Africa on what she feels should come next.</p>


Rwanda scraps tax on sanitary pads: A win for the Africa girl child

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<p>Two years ago Rwandan Immigration &#038; Emigration announced that the country would be granting 30 day visa upon arrival for all countries without prior approval, the move was met with mixed reactions but now it&#8217;s been reported that president of Nigeria, has made a similar declaration. According to President Muhammadu Buhari, the country would now be granting visa on arrival for all travellers with African passports, this comes some months after the country ratified the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) agreement. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor speaks.</p>


Nigeria commits to visa on arrival for all African passport holders

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<p>International Monetary Fund and Ethiopian government have reached an opening agreement for a three-year, $2.9 billion financing package to support the African country’s economic reform program. The program would focus on addressing foreign exchange shortage and transitioning to a more flexible exchange rate regime, while working to strengthen oversight and management of state-owned enterprises to contain debt vulnerabilities. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman at Fairfax Africa Fund (US) joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


IMF seals $2.9bn financing package with Ethiopia: Here’s why this is a big game changer for the country’s economy

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<p>Rwanda is pursuing an ambitious target to achieve affordable, reliable and universal access to electricity by 2024 in line with the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). Martha Phiri, Country Manager to Rwanda at African Development Bank (AfDB) joins CNBC Africa to share on the inauguration of the new Shango power substation project and its impact on the country.</p>


AfDB inaugurates Shango power substation in Rwanda

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<p>Achieving financial inclusion for women in Africa is not only beneficial to the women on the continent but has a greater economic impact on Africa according to distinguished scholar Dr. Tererai Trent. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke with Dr. Trent for more.</p>


How gender inclusivity makes women businesses more financially viable

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<p>News arrived this week that Pan-African e-commerce company, Jumia – best known here in Kigali for its restaurant delivery service, is suspending operations in Rwanda. This comes after the company already shut down in Cameroon and Tanzania. Back in April the company, which many compared to Amazon, showed immense promise with a very high valuation and a New York listing, now with the new setbacks, what does this mean for them and the generation of African start-ups behind them that were looking to follow in their footsteps? Kenneth Agutamba, Analyst and Chief Strategist at Impact Communication Strategies joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How does Jumia’s setbacks impact other African start-ups?

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<p>At the annual Rwanda Tourism Gala dinner and award ceremony to be held on 14th December, several tourism industry players spanning different categories will be recognised and presented with awards for their achievements in the industry this year. Sifa Uwera, Secretary General at Rwanda Tours and Travel Association joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda hosts gala to celebrate achievements in the tourism sector

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<p>As the dry weather returns in South Sudan, there are hopes to the fragile food security situation that worsened following heavy floods. In Kenya, maize prices remain very firm as the wet weather continues to slow the harvesting period down. In Rwanda, prices are down on sugar due to an over import and a shortage of dollars. Founder of KwolCo, Nick Kwolek joins CNBC Africa for an analysis on this.</p>


How climate change threatens food security & quality in East Africa

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<p>The failure by traditional banks to move fast enough to bank the unbanked has been noted as a major challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the continent. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera sat down with General Manager of Receipt Bank, Alex Clark on how best fintechs can bridge this gap.</p>


The role of fintechs in SMEs growth on the continent

The role of fintechs in SME growth on the continent

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<p>This year saw Kenya&#8217;s anti-corruption efforts played out in the news with numerous investigations, stings and arrests. Now with the news of the latest arrest of Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, and updates on Airtel and Telkom Kenya&#8217;s merger advancing – journalist, Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa to unpack these topics and the impact of the anti-corruption efforts throughout the year on the country&#8217;s economy.</p>


Kenya’s ongoing graft purge sees Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko arrested

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<p>This week saw the inaugural Kusi Ideas Fest here in Kigali – Rwanda and CNBC Africa&#8217;s Steven Muvunyi caught up with blogger, social media enthusiast and CEO of SouthBridge, Jeanine Munyeshuli Barbe on the significance of citizen journalism, it&#8217;s relationship to traditional media and it&#8217;s place in Africa&#8217;s future.</p>


Kusi Ideas Festival: SouthBridge CEO Barbe on future of journalism in Africa

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<p>The year is nearly up and as such it&#8217;s time to start focusing on the year ahead. The Africa Tech Summit is preparing for its third edition happening here in Kigali early next year and despite its singular name. The event will actually be comprised of 3 different summits – one focused on African start-ups, one focused on the future of tech on the continent and the other focused on money and block chain. Founder of the event, Andrew Fassnidge joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


2020 Tech Summit to focus on money & blockchain

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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>


Rwanda

Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality sets up shop in Kenya, looks to expand Africa footprint

Top performers honoured at the Rwanda Tourism Awards

Jumia to close Rwandan business

Here’s why small businesses in Kenya struggle to grow

Rwanda scraps tax on sanitary pads: A win for the Africa girl child

Nigeria commits to visa on arrival for all African passport holders

IMF seals $2.9bn financing package with Ethiopia: Here’s why this is a big game changer for the country’s economy

AfDB inaugurates Shango power substation in Rwanda

How gender inclusivity makes women businesses more financially viable

How does Jumia’s setbacks impact other African start-ups?

Rwanda hosts gala to celebrate achievements in the tourism sector

How climate change threatens food security & quality in East Africa

The role of fintechs in SME growth on the continent

Kenya’s ongoing graft purge sees Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko arrested

Kusi Ideas Festival: SouthBridge CEO Barbe on future of journalism in Africa

2020 Tech Summit to focus on money & blockchain

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

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Rwanda

Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality sets up shop in Kenya, looks to expand Africa footprint

Top performers honoured at the Rwanda Tourism Awards

Jumia to close Rwandan business

Here’s why small businesses in Kenya struggle to grow

Rwanda scraps tax on sanitary pads: A win for the Africa girl child

Nigeria commits to visa on arrival for all African passport holders

IMF seals $2.9bn financing package with Ethiopia: Here’s why this is a big game changer for the country’s economy

AfDB inaugurates Shango power substation in Rwanda

How gender inclusivity makes women businesses more financially viable

How does Jumia’s setbacks impact other African start-ups?

Rwanda hosts gala to celebrate achievements in the tourism sector

How climate change threatens food security & quality in East Africa

The role of fintechs in SME growth on the continent

Kenya’s ongoing graft purge sees Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko arrested

Kusi Ideas Festival: SouthBridge CEO Barbe on future of journalism in Africa

2020 Tech Summit to focus on money & blockchain

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

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