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<p>Global oil prices have recently dropped to record lows due to a combination of events that included a price war and lack of global demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic but could this read as good news for one of Africa&#8217;s budding new oil producers? CNBC Africa spoke to Elson Karuhanga, a lawyer at Kampala Associated Advocates for more.</p>


Could Uganda’s oil producing ambitions be boosted by COVID-19 pandemic?

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<p>According to Deloitte, cash flow management needs to be an integral elements of a company&#8217;s overall COVID-19 risk assessment and action planning in the near time.</p>


COVID-19: Deloitte on how to manage cash flow during periods of crisis

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<p>Small and medium businesses have been considered to be the backbone of the region’s economy and with the Covid-19 crisis causing losses at best and closures at worst, the focus has been on how to financially support these companies, but where does that leave the social enterprises who are committed to providing these burgeoning businesses with the soft skills they need to sustain? Will they have to take a back seat? And what effect will that have on the growth of the SME sector? CNBC Africa spoke to Norette Turimuci, Executive Director at Resonate for more.</p>


The role of social enterprise in post Covid-19 economic recovery

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<p>Experts have predicted a long road back for many of Africa&#8217;s economies post covid-19 but is there a reason to be more optimistic? CNBC Africa is joined by CJ Fonzi, Partner and Director at Dalberg Rwanda for more.</p>


How can Rwanda’s economy match on post-COVID-19?

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<p>Despite its size and the tough economic times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rwanda Stock Exchange has shown resilience and is well on its way to list multinational cement company; Cimerwa PPC Ltd. CNBC Africa spoke to Celestine Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange for more.</p>


Cimerwa PPC set to list on Rwanda Stock Exchange

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<p>Last week it was announced that Rwanda would be relaxing its Covid-19 prevention measures starting today. The Government has reduced the country’s total lock down protocol to a national curfew to be observed from 8pm &#8211; 5am. Citizens are still expected to observe cleanliness and social distancing, and companies are expected to maintain employees working from home where possible; but how will these new measures be imposed to ensure that the number of confirmed cases of the virus doesn’t spike in the days to come? CNBC Africa spoke to Jean Bosco Kabera, Spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police for more.</p>


Rwanda begins easing COVID-19 lock-down restrictions

Rwanda begins easing COVID-19 lock-down restrictions, here’s how new measures will be monitored

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<p>With unprecedented effects of the coronavirus disease on different sectors and especially on the public health, Yves Iradukunda, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, joins CNBC Africa for more on the Corona Action Rwanda, a project that gathers initiatives and connects them with grants and support.</p>


Rwanda’s ICT ministry unveils COVID-19 relief initiative

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<p>Due to the recent COVID-19 impact, banking as we know it might have to change forever but are banks ready to make these changes, Cherno Gaye, Managing Director of Cogebanque joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the Rwandan banking sector is set to evolve post-COVID-19

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<p>More than 30 companies have been approved by the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority to turn their facilities into production of personal protective equipment after thorough assessment. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fiona Muthoni had a conversation with Alex Gisagara, Head of Food and Drugs Inspection and Safety Monitoring Department at the Food and Drug Authority on standards and pricing policy.</p>


Rwandan companies turn to production of PPEs amid COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Small and medium enterprises’ workers in the informal sector are some of those that have been affected the most by COVID-19 but to what extent has this impact been felt, Minister of Trade and Industry, Soraya Hakuziyaremye spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Minister Hakuziyaremye on COVID-19 impact on trade & industry in Rwanda


<p>Rwanda will reopen part of its economy from Monday, after being in lockdown to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic since <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/article/2020/03/21/covid-19-rwanda-on-lockdown/">Saturday, March 21</a>. Below is the full statement&#8230;</p>



<p>Nigeria on Monday <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/coronavirus/2020/04/27/nigeria-to-phase-out-lockdown-in-abuja-lagos-ogun-states-these-are-the-details/">announced plans to partially reopen</a> its economy while South Africa <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/coronavirus/2020/04/23/sa-to-phase-out-lockdown-these-are-the-details/">started its gradual reopening</a> today, May 1.  </p>



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Rwanda extends COVID-19 lockdown until 30 April

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Rwanda to phase out lockdown, these are the details…

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<p>After several episodes of low uptake, local online businesses are drawing up strategies that will help them sustain the momentum, as they make record sales in the midst of the lock-down. Andrew Gatera, Managing Director, Umujyi.com joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


E-commerce platforms in Rwanda reshaping their strategy amid COVID-19

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<p>Statistics indicate that African venture investments registered a record $1.340 billion in investments through more than 400 deals in equity and debt financing in 2019. Experts had predicted a robust venture capital market this year but the COVID-19 pandemic is shattering hopes. CNBC Africa is joined by EFI Hub CEO, Anu Shah.</p>


The impact of COVID-19 on African venture investments

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<p>Last month, the 4th Annual BK Urumuri Initiative was launched in partnership with business accelerator and consulting firm, Inkomoko. The initiative searches for the top 25 most deserving, women-run businesses and distributes interest-free loans to support their ventures; but now that Covid-19 has turn the private sector upside down and companies need more support than ever, is that still the case? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of Inkomoko, Julienne Oyler on how the program has adjusted to the current times and how the firm is providing support to vulnerable businesses as they face these challenges.</p>


How business consulting is pivoting amid the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>Dawit Mekonnen, a research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute joined CNBC Africa to discuss the synergies between rural electrification and agricultural productivity, processing, and businesses in Ethiopia.</p>


How rural electrification is transforming Ethiopia’s agriculture sector

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has seen countries across the Common Market for Eastern Africa implemented new trade regulations, restricting the movement of some goods and services to curb the spread of the virus. Sandra Uwera, CEO, COMESA Business Council joins CNBC Africa to discuss how best this can be done to minimize losses.</p>


How COVID-19 is impacting trade across the COMESA region

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<p>Tens of thousands of perishable products in Sub-Saharan Africa are lost mainly due the lack of reliable and adequate cold storage facilities and now with the disruption of supply chains and trade caused by COVID-19; the losses are expected to be even bigger. CNBC Africa spoke to Professor Nuhu Hatibu, Regional Head for East Africa at AGRA for more.</p>


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How can Rwanda’s economy match on post-COVID-19?

Cimerwa PPC set to list on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Rwanda begins easing COVID-19 lock-down restrictions, here’s how new measures will be monitored

Rwanda’s ICT ministry unveils COVID-19 relief initiative

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Rwandan companies turn to production of PPEs amid COVID-19 crisis

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E-commerce platforms in Rwanda reshaping their strategy amid COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on African venture investments

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Could Uganda’s oil producing ambitions be boosted by COVID-19 pandemic?

COVID-19: Deloitte on how to manage cash flow during periods of crisis

The role of social enterprise in post Covid-19 economic recovery

How can Rwanda’s economy match on post-COVID-19?

Cimerwa PPC set to list on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Rwanda begins easing COVID-19 lock-down restrictions, here’s how new measures will be monitored

Rwanda’s ICT ministry unveils COVID-19 relief initiative

How the Rwandan banking sector is set to evolve post-COVID-19

Rwandan companies turn to production of PPEs amid COVID-19 crisis

Minister Hakuziyaremye on COVID-19 impact on trade & industry in Rwanda

Rwanda to phase out lockdown, these are the details…

E-commerce platforms in Rwanda reshaping their strategy amid COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on African venture investments

How business consulting is pivoting amid the COVID-19 crisis

How rural electrification is transforming Ethiopia’s agriculture sector

How COVID-19 is impacting trade across the COMESA region

Lack of reliable cold chain infrastructure, COVID-19 worsen post-harvest losses in SSA

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