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The continent identifies the importance of infrastructure in the development of a competitive and vibrant private sector. Architecture, being a key enabler, presents many opportunities for both local and international players. Christian Benimana, Senior Principal &#038; Managing Director at MASS Design Group joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


MASS MD Christian Benimana on key role infrastructure plays in Rwanda’s growth

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Kenya&#8217;s Central Bank is set to revise its economy projections for 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes at a time when the price of capital goods has increased in East Africa&#8217;s economic capital but the some Analysts seem to be more optimistic – well at least according to a recent report published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) in England and Wales. Vincent Phiri from NKC Africa Economics joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How will COVID-19 impact Kenya’s growth outlook?

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Although no country in East Africa has reported coronavirus cases, trade between the region and China is already declining due to the outbreak. Risk expert Caroline Gathii joins CNBC Africa to share more on the impact on the region and ways to deal with it.</p>


The impact of coronavirus on trade in East Africa

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Over the past five years, International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) have held a ceremonious event where players in the financial sector commit to bridge the gender financial gap. On the side-lines of this year&#8217;s Ring the Bell event CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera caught up with IFC&#8217;s representative, Linda Kalimba Mulenga for more on the benefits of this event.</p>


How the IFC is empowering women to actively participate in Rwanda’s financial sector

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It is over two months now since locusts started to swarm across East Africa, destroying crops and increasing the prospects of a major food crisis. Pest Management Specialist, Sir Gordon Conway joins CNBC Africa to share his insights into how they can be dealt with.</p>


How technology can help solve East Africa’s locust invasion crisis

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In the annual published Global Financial Integrity update, it has been identified that there has been a total value gap of $8.8 trillion in trade between 135 developing and 36 advanced economies over the ten-year period. In 2017, the value gap associated with trade misinvoicing amounted to 18 per cent of developing country trade. Rick Rowden, Senior Economist at Global Financial Integrity joins CNBC Africa on how this is hurting African economies.</p>


Here’s how illicit activity in international trade is hurting African economies

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Following the WHO report on the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Rwanda&#8217;s Health Ministry has recommended preventive measures to protect residents and visitors. Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, Director General of Rwanda Biomedical Centre mentions that the country estimates to use about FRw16 billion in the response in a period of 6 moths. He joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda to spend FRw16bn in COVID-19 fight

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According to a report by the International Monetary Fund it will take the more than 95 years to bridge the financial economic gap between men and women at the current pace, but could we get there faster? CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera talked to UN Women representative in Rwanda, Fatou Lo for more.</p>


Fatou Lo on how to bridge the gender pay gap

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Sudan’s Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok has survived an assassination attempt targeting his convoy in the capital Khartoum.  According to reports, Mr. Hamdok survived car bomb explosion and has been moved to a safe location. Activist, Rozan Ahmed joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Sudan’s PM survives assassination attempt

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For the 6th consecutive year, the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) joined about 80 exchanges across the world to ring the bell to mark the International Women’s Day 2020. The annual event aims at raising awareness on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and sustainable development. CNBC Africa’s Tesi Kaven had a conversation with Celestin Rwabukumba, CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange on the significance of this event.</p>


RSE CEO Rwabukumba on importance of women’s participation in stock markets

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According to UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, there is worry that there may be a second round of desert locust invasion. In what is emerging as a new cycle of infestation, experts say significant numbers of hatchlings have been spotted along migratory paths that had already suffered a first round of incursion. Dr. Muo Kasina, Chair of Entomology Society of Kenya, in the country’s Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Desert locust invasion threatens food security in Kenya

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From heavy rains resulting in lowered quality, production and subsequently prices of coffee in Kenya, to the Government banning international events for 30 days due to the new coronavirus crisis. Journalist, Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s how heavy rains & climate change is impacting coffee yields in Kenya

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The Ethiopian government has rejected the decision by the Arab League to endorse Egypt’s position on the Nile waters. Meanwhile, Sudan has urged Egypt and Ethiopia to return to negotiations to reach a deal regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. CNBC Africa spoke to Mikael Arage, Analyst for more.</p>


Finding solutions to the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute

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In Rwanda, the Governor of Central Bank, John Rwangombwa last year noted that over the last nine years “the value of e-payments to GDP increased from 0.3 in 2011 to 34.6 in 2019 and that the target is to reach 80 per cent by 2024.”  Hexakomb, a local tech start-up is trying to make an attempt at increasing the section of the general public using cashless solutions to pay for basic services through digital means. Ernest Kayinamura, Founder and CEO of Hexakomb joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This tech start-up seeks to provide e-payment solutions for Rwandans

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Recently, Rwanda crowned 2020 Miss Rwanda at a glamorous event, as always the ladies had to share their plans for the reign. Joining CNBC Africa for more on her 2020 plans as Miss Rwanda is this year&#8217;s winner, Naomie Nishimwe.</p>


Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe to focus on mental health

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The government has followed up its preparedness efforts in the wake of the coronavirus, with the Prime Minister&#8217;s office also advising against travel to affected countries. This plus the collapse of a bridge on the Rwanda, Tanzania major highway dominated headlines. Joining CNBC Africa for more is journalist from New Times, Julius Bizimungu.</p>


Rwanda issues travel guidance to its citizens over COVID-19

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Chara Itoka, Founder and CEO of Itoka Group joins CNBC Africa to understand how the young people can approach every opportunity with expertise and a high respect for the client’s work, investment and knowledge base.</p>


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MASS MD Christian Benimana on key role infrastructure plays in Rwanda’s growth

How will COVID-19 impact Kenya’s growth outlook?

The impact of coronavirus on trade in East Africa

How the IFC is empowering women to actively participate in Rwanda’s financial sector

How technology can help solve East Africa’s locust invasion crisis

Here’s how illicit activity in international trade is hurting African economies

Rwanda to spend FRw16bn in COVID-19 fight

Fatou Lo on how to bridge the gender pay gap

Sudan’s PM survives assassination attempt

RSE CEO Rwabukumba on importance of women’s participation in stock markets

Desert locust invasion threatens food security in Kenya

Here’s how heavy rains & climate change is impacting coffee yields in Kenya

Finding solutions to the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute

This tech start-up seeks to provide e-payment solutions for Rwandans

Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe to focus on mental health

Rwanda issues travel guidance to its citizens over COVID-19

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MASS MD Christian Benimana on key role infrastructure plays in Rwanda’s growth

How will COVID-19 impact Kenya’s growth outlook?

The impact of coronavirus on trade in East Africa

How the IFC is empowering women to actively participate in Rwanda’s financial sector

How technology can help solve East Africa’s locust invasion crisis

Here’s how illicit activity in international trade is hurting African economies

Rwanda to spend FRw16bn in COVID-19 fight

Fatou Lo on how to bridge the gender pay gap

Sudan’s PM survives assassination attempt

RSE CEO Rwabukumba on importance of women’s participation in stock markets

Desert locust invasion threatens food security in Kenya

Here’s how heavy rains & climate change is impacting coffee yields in Kenya

Finding solutions to the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute

This tech start-up seeks to provide e-payment solutions for Rwandans

Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe to focus on mental health

Rwanda issues travel guidance to its citizens over COVID-19

How Rwanda is encouraging capacity development in youth through entrepreneurship

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