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<p>The macroenomics impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa has seen a 1.4 per cent net effect on the Gross domestic product (GDP) of Sub Saharan countries with small households the most affected. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera sat down with SRH/HIV Advisor at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) regional office, Innocent Meodisaotsile for more.</p>


The impact of HIV and AIDS on African economies

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<p>As it prepares to launch its 5G Network Connectivity, Korea Telecommunication Rwanda Networks is set to invest $10 million in the current network upgrade. CTIO of KTRN, Elijah Iragaba spoke to CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera for more.</p>


KTRN in $10 million network capacity upgrade

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<p>CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) made an announcement about a brand new partnership between Rwanda and French football Giant, Paris Saint Germain making it the country&#8217;s second major deal with an international football club in 2 years. Clare Akamanzi, CEO of Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


RDB CEO: Here’s how the Rwanda-PSG deal differs from Arsenal’s

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<p>Tourism in Africa is grew 5.6 in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9 and the broader African economy at the rate of 3.2 per cent, placing Africa as the second-fastest growing tourism region behind only Asia-Pacific. Simon Gros, Chief Development Officer at Travelport joins CNBC Africa on how technology can be leveraged to boost tourism on the continent.</p>


Simon Gros: How technology can be leveraged to boost tourism on the continent

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<p>Financing, trends and regulations; how has the year up until now treated Kenya&#8217;s small and medium enterprises?  SME Consultant, Victor Otieno joins CNBC Africa to discuss his findings in the Kenya SME Performance Index for 2019.</p>


Here’s how Kenyan SMEs performed in 2019

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<p>CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) made an announcement about a brand new partnership between Rwanda and French football giant, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) making it the country&#8217;s second major deal with an international football club in 2 years. CEO of Rwanda Development Board, Clare Akamanzi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda announces lifestyle partnership French football giant PSG

Rwanda announces lifestyle partnership with French football giant PSG

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<p>A recent study found that nearly 1.58 billion people, mainly those living in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, cannot afford recommended universal diet. At an estimated $2.84 per day, the cost of diet for human health exceeds daily per capita income in many low-income countries, according to this study. Senior Research fellow at International Food Policy Research Institute, Derek Headey joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


IFPRI: Most Sub-Saharan Africans can’t afford healthy diet

IFPRI: Most Sub-Saharan Africans can’t afford healthy diet, here’s how to change this

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<p>2019 has been a year filled with both positive and negative waves that affect the Kenyan economy. From businesses laying off workers – citing the tough economic times, but also a shift to contract employment for civil servants in efforts to control the wage bill. Last month, Members of Parliament in Kenya moved to scrap the age limit rule to accessing pension savings. Enwealth Financial Services CEO, Simon Wafubwa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The future of Kenya’s pension industry in era of disruptions

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<p>This year marked the official revival of Uganda airlines after losses led to liquidation and grounding of the carrier for 18 years. The year was also characterised by tax disputes between the government and international oil firms, introduction of digital tax stamps, revival of the country’s largest copper mine and other things. Analyst, Charles Bwogi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How has Uganda’s economy fared in 2019?

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<p>Last week on the headlines, Jambo Jet launched operations in Rwanda, Korea Telecommunication Rwanda Networks invested more than $10 million in upgrading 4G and in the week ahead Altron – a Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed Technology company sets to launch public transport cashless payment solution in Rwanda. Journalist at the New Times, Hudson Kuteesa joins CNBC Africa on what is expected to make headlines this week.</p>


Jambo Jet launches operations in Rwanda

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<p>Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed technology company Altron, has partnered with Pascal Technologies to provide a seamless and integrated payment system for motorcycle public transport services in Rwanda. Managing Director of Pascal Technologies, Pascal Ndizeye, and Managing Director of Altron, Ike Dube join CNBC Africa to help understand the partnership.</p>


Rwanda’s public transport to start using cashless payment system

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<p>At the ongoing Kigali Audio Visual Forum, the government of Rwanda said they are in the process of establishing the Rwanda Film Office project to attract film production activities and development of audio-visual start-ups in the country. CNBC Africa’s Zwena Bachoo caught up with actor, Jimmy Jean Louis to understand the impact the creative industry could have on the Gross domestic product.</p>


Audio Visual Forum: Actor Jimmy Jean Louis shares his acting experiences

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<p>Despite the need for a makeup artist in Rwanda being seasonal and occasional, making it difficult for the professional to find steady work at times, Ivan Mugemanyi has managed to build a sustainable business and make a name for himself in the profession. He joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ivan Mugemanyi on his journey to building a successful career as makeup artist

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<p>Despite technology advancement and significant improvement in human capacity, the current food system is failing communities around the world, increasing diet-related disease and accelerating the effects of climate change, according to experts. Mehrdad Ehsani, Managing Director of Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation joins CNBC Africa to discuss solutions.</p>


Leveraging technology to fix issues in current food systems

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<p>CNBC Africa spoke with Anne-Marie Levesque, gender equality Advisor at FinDev Canada about their work with encouraging and implementing female entrepreneurship in East Africa.</p>


Global Gender Summit: Anne-Marie Levesque on encouraging female entrepreneurship

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<p>Communities in Africa and especially in Kenya heavily rely on donkeys for their livelihoods. Now an increase in smuggling and illegal cross border trade of these animals is threatening their population, leading to calls for a ban on exports of their skins. Fred Ochieng, CEO of Brooke East Africa joins CNBC Africa to shed light on this issue.</p>


Call for ban on export of donkey skins as they faces extinction

Call for ban on export of donkey skins as they face extinction

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<p>The Government of Rwanda is seeking to increase the contribution of the creative sector to the economy and job creation. Now to do so, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) organizes forums like Kigali Audio visual so they can share what the country is doing to create a conducive environment for the industry. CNBC Africa’s Zwena Bachoo spoke to different players from the creative industry to get their points of views on how a content creator can help grow both their work and the industry as well. Filmmaker, Eric Kabera, Independent Producer and Director, Saul Williams and Managing Director of KGL FWD, Autumn Marie Faraj join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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The impact of HIV and AIDS on African economies

KTRN in $10 million network capacity upgrade

RDB CEO: Here’s how the Rwanda-PSG deal differs from Arsenal’s

Simon Gros: How technology can be leveraged to boost tourism on the continent

Here’s how Kenyan SMEs performed in 2019

Rwanda announces lifestyle partnership with French football giant PSG

IFPRI: Most Sub-Saharan Africans can’t afford healthy diet, here’s how to change this

The future of Kenya’s pension industry in era of disruptions

How has Uganda’s economy fared in 2019?

Jambo Jet launches operations in Rwanda

Rwanda’s public transport to start using cashless payment system

Audio Visual Forum: Actor Jimmy Jean Louis shares his acting experiences

Ivan Mugemanyi on his journey to building a successful career as makeup artist

Leveraging technology to fix issues in current food systems

Global Gender Summit: Anne-Marie Levesque on encouraging female entrepreneurship

Call for ban on export of donkey skins as they face extinction

Audio Visual Forum: Tapping into potential of Rwanda’s creative & film industry

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Rwanda

The impact of HIV and AIDS on African economies

KTRN in $10 million network capacity upgrade

RDB CEO: Here’s how the Rwanda-PSG deal differs from Arsenal’s

Simon Gros: How technology can be leveraged to boost tourism on the continent

Here’s how Kenyan SMEs performed in 2019

Rwanda announces lifestyle partnership with French football giant PSG

IFPRI: Most Sub-Saharan Africans can’t afford healthy diet, here’s how to change this

The future of Kenya’s pension industry in era of disruptions

How has Uganda’s economy fared in 2019?

Jambo Jet launches operations in Rwanda

Rwanda’s public transport to start using cashless payment system

Audio Visual Forum: Actor Jimmy Jean Louis shares his acting experiences

Ivan Mugemanyi on his journey to building a successful career as makeup artist

Leveraging technology to fix issues in current food systems

Global Gender Summit: Anne-Marie Levesque on encouraging female entrepreneurship

Call for ban on export of donkey skins as they face extinction

Audio Visual Forum: Tapping into potential of Rwanda’s creative & film industry

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