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<p>Over the weekend the world saw DJs and musicians serenading and playing music for people in their homes via social media and between the #TogetherAtHome initiative by WHO and Global Citizen to well-known American hip hop DJ, DNice hosting a seven hour set on his Instagram live to over 100,000 people worldwide including influential leaders and celebrities alike such as Jennifer Lopez, P. Diddy, the Obamas, Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, and Facebook/Instagram owner himself, Mark Zuckerberg among others. This model that people are calling, &#8220;Club Quarantine&#8221; seems to be picking up. Managing Director of KGL FWD, Autumn Marie Faraj co-hosted a similar event herself called #RwandaLive, she joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The rise of the social media “Quarantine Party”

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<p>Tanzania confirmed that the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the country has risen from 6 to 12. The President assured the public that the Government is working hard to fight the spread of the virus, but what measures have been put in place? And how is the market reacting? Bankable Partner, Ivan Tarimo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tanzania reacts to COVID-19

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<p>Rwanda’s GDP increased by 9.4 per cent in 2019 to RWF9105 billion. The bulk of this came from the services sector which contributed 49 per cent. Jean Claude Mwizerwa, Director of Economic Statistics Department at the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How services sector grew Rwanda’s GDP by 9.4% in 2019

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<p>As the world grapples with the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our increasingly interconnected world, what happens in China’s economy impacts the world at large and Africa in particular. But what does this mean for the future of the Africa-China relationship? CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Co-Founder of the China Africa Project, Eric Olander for more.</p>


The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 globally

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<p>Uganda’s Central Bank said it would provide liquidity to commercial banks among other actions it was taking to cushion them from the negative effects.</p>


COVID19: Uganda to seek loan from World Bank

COVID19: Uganda to seek loan from World Bank, Central Bank to provide liquidity

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<p>Rwanda&#8217;s Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente declared a countrywide lockdown and only essential services will be allowed to remain in operation. Moreover, Trade and Industry ministry has moved to regulate prices of foods items, sanitation and pharmaceutical commodities after the coronavirus outbreak sent their costs soaring. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Rwanda issues warning over price hikes

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<p>Recent times have seen Kenya reporting eight new confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus, bringing the total number of those who&#8217;ve tested positive to 15. In the statement, the Government warned nationals against taking the situation lightly and adjusted some of the previously announced measures to be even stricter – those measures included the suspension of all international flights. Journalist, Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya introduced new measures to fight Covid19 pandemic amid more confirmed cases

Kenya introduced new measures to fight COVID-19 pandemic amid more confirmed cases

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<p>The Central Bank of Rwanda has set up measures to support the economy amidst the COVID-19 crisis. John Rwangombwa, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda for more.</p>


Central Bank of Rwanda takes measures to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19

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<p>It’s now a week since the Rwandan government ordered closure of all schools and sent students back in their homes to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Now ICT companies in the country are providing online resources that enable students to keep learning during this period of COVID-19 outbreak. Rwanda ICT Chamber CEO Alex Ntale joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda’s ICT companies deliver online courses during COVID-19


<p>Rwanda  today announced new measures to deal with COVID-19, as the numbers rise. Rwanda now has 17 confirmed cases. Below is the statement issued by Rwanda&#8217;s Prime Minister <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGRV_enZA783ZA785&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk01Vv8z7tMpiNktaHvITloO0zYAHEA:1584815619903&amp;q=%C3%89douard+Ngirente&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLVT9c3NEwzsKjKyyo3eMTozS3w8sc9YSmnSWtOXmO04eIKzsgvd80rySypFNLjYoOyVLgEpVB1ajBI8XOhCvEsYhU83JmSX5pYlKLgl55ZlJpXkgoAoMsPZnMAAAA">Édouard Ngirente</a>.  </p>



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COVID-19: Rwanda on lockdown

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<p>‘Telling Stories’ is a programme by the British Council Arts Program aims at supporting disabled artists. Arts Manager at British Council of Rwanda Hyppolite Ntigurirwa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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East Africa, UK collaborate to give disabled people platform to express themselves with ‘Telling Stories’

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<p>With some of the world&#8217;s major companies already looking at scaling down staff as the impact of COVID-19 continues to affect businesses, gig economy workers might be the most vulnerable. But how can the industry and those that depend on it survive these times? Digital Marketer and Blogger, Bernard Ewalu Olupot joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How can the gig economy survive in times of COVID-19?

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<p>Despite measures put in place in the hospitality industry to contain the spread of the coronavirus, hotels are already feeling the impact of the virus outbreak. Jean Nepomuscene Bazimaziki, Director Manager of Ruhondo Beach Resort for more.</p>


How COVID-19 is impacting Rwanda’s hospitality industry

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<p>With the steady rise of the middle class in Rwanda, international brands are now setting up shop in the country to get a piece of the pie. Derrick Van Houten, Group Managing Director of Kuku Foods East Africa Holdings Ltd joins CNBC Africa on the recent opening of the first KFC outlet in Rwanda.</p>


Kuku Foods secures opening of first KFC franchise in Rwanda

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<p>As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise globally, social media giant, Facebook has stepped up its fight against misinformation regarding the virus on its platforms. Kojo Boakye, Facebook Head of Public Policy for Africa for more.</p>


Facebook steps up fight against misinformation regarding COVID-19 pandemic

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<p>Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the closure of all schools in the country and suspended public gatherings for 30 days effective Friday 20th March. In a televised address to the nation, the President said that the move is a measure to contain the potential spread of coronavirus. Analyst, Ronald Mugobera joins CNBC Aftrica for more.</p>


Uganda takes pre-emptive COVID-19 measures

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<p>The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) agreed with the banks to waive mobile money transfer charges starting Monday night until June 30 in the push for cashless payments aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. Also, the US Trade Department has started negotiations on comprehensive trade agreement with Kenya in a move that will extend country’s preferential access after the current deal ends in 2025. Maryanne Ng’ang’a, Investment Analyst at Cytonn joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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The rise of the social media “Quarantine Party”

Tanzania reacts to COVID-19

How services sector grew Rwanda’s GDP by 9.4% in 2019

The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 globally

COVID19: Uganda to seek loan from World Bank, Central Bank to provide liquidity

COVID-19: Rwanda issues warning over price hikes

Kenya introduced new measures to fight COVID-19 pandemic amid more confirmed cases

Central Bank of Rwanda takes measures to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19

Rwanda’s ICT companies deliver online courses during COVID-19

COVID-19: Rwanda on lockdown

East Africa, UK collaborate to give disabled people platform to express themselves with ‘Telling Stories’

How can the gig economy survive in times of COVID-19?

How COVID-19 is impacting Rwanda’s hospitality industry

Kuku Foods secures opening of first KFC franchise in Rwanda

Facebook steps up fight against misinformation regarding COVID-19 pandemic

Uganda takes pre-emptive COVID-19 measures

COVID-19: Central Bank of Kenya directs banks to quarantine cash

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