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Uganda and Tanzania are the latest East African economies that are being affected by locust swarms. For months, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia have been ravaged by locust swarms which have decimated crops and risk reducing economic growth, creating inflationary pressures, and increasing food insecurity in the agriculture-dependent East African region but is there cause for alarm? CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Kelvin Dalrymple, the Vice President of Moody&#8217;s for more on this.</p>


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Uganda, Tanzania latest to be affected by locust swarms – how will this impact food security & EA economies?


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<p>With seven days of live performances, expert speakers, special cultural highlights and an unprecedented list of exhibitors this year, you will want to delve into everything IATF2020 has to offer. </p>



<p>The biggest trade fair event in Africa, IATF brings together more professionals under one roof than any other event of its kind on the continent. This year, the theme is “Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA” focusing on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a market for goods and services across 55 countries, and paving the way for Africa to better achieve its economic and social goals.</p>



<p>Taking
place in Kigali, Rwanda, on 1 to 7 September, over one billion people will
showcase and exhibit their goods and services, while exploring business and
investment opportunities in Africa.</p>



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<p>With stakeholders
that include investors, SMEs, and the informal sector, IATF2020 has become the
ideal platform to address the challenges affecting intra-African trade and
provide practical and effective solutions to overcome these challenges.</p>



<p>The
inaugural IATF2018, which took place in Cairo, Egypt, was an enormous success,
garnering US$32 billion in trade and investment deals with more than 1 000
exhibitors and 2 500 conference delegates from over 45 countries.</p>



<p>This
year, IATF2020 will surpass the success of previous years by providing a
platform for businesses to access an integrated market of over 1.2 billion
people with a GDP of over US$2.5 trillion created under the African Continental
Free Trade Area.</p>



<p>IATF2020
does not only serve as a marketplace where buyers and sellers of goods meet,
but also as a business matchmaker, enabling exchanges from business to business
and business to government and political stakeholders.</p>



<p>Additionally,
the IATF2020 Conference will feature leading African and international speakers
who will discuss a variety of topics surrounding African trade and investment
opportunities. There will also be training workshops covering exporting,
standards and marketing.</p>



<p>This
year, visitors and exhibitors will also get to enjoy work from the greatest
creative minds on the continent during the Creative Africa Exchange. The
initiative showcases Africa’s creative economy through music, film, fashion,
and a creative Africa summit.</p>



<p>IATF2020
will host art and craft exhibitions with magnificent pieces that have never
been displayed together before. Visitors will be able to engage with the
artists and craftspeople, and find out how art is leading the way in the
cultural industries.</p>



<p>Traders
who are unable to make it to Rwanda for IATF2020 can still log onto the
IATF2020&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intrafricantradefair.com/en/virtual-trade-fair" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virtual Trade Fair&nbsp;</a>and
showcase goods, services and investment opportunities on the interactive online
platform. The Virtual Trade Fair connects exhibitors and visitors from all
sectors, and provides a platform for delegates and non-attendees to connect in
real-time during the event and for the rest of the year after the Trade Fair
has concluded.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With
exhibitors from all over Africa and beyond, businesses across the public and
private sectors, and SMEs to multinational corporations, IATF2020 simply cannot
be matched anywhere else.</p>



<p>Make
valuable business connections and accelerate your reach into African markets at
IATF2020. </p>



<p>To
register and get more information, visit the IATF website at <a href="https://www.intrafricantradefair.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">intrafricantradefair.com/en</a></p>


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Statistics show that outdoor air pollution is responsible for over 4.2 million premature deaths per year. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Sean Khan, Program Coordinator for GEMS Air to discuss the importance of data to addressing this issue.</p>


What is the economic cost of air pollution on African countries?

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As the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum &#038; Expo 2020 kicks off today in Nairobi, Kenya – CNBC Africa spoke to the VP of Access to Energy at Schneider Electric, Olivier Jacquet on how East Africa can sustainably boost access to energy for all.</p>


Schneider Electric’s Olivier Jacquet on how to improve access to power in East Africa

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The European Union in Rwanda has launched a 900,000 euros project to enhance strategic fields in Rwandan higher education for sustainable growth. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Steven Muvunyi spoke to EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Nicola Bellomo for more.</p>


This new flagship program seeks to empower Rwanda’s youth through education

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Kenya&#8217;s Energy and Petroleum Authority (EPRA) has of this morning upped the fuel prices in the country blaming it on high imports cost in the country. George Bodo, Director of Callstreet Research and Analytics Ltd joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What’s behind rising fuel prices in Kenya?

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Rwanda will be hosting the 3rd World Coffee Producers Forum in July 2021. The President of the Colombia Coffee Federation, Juan Orduz joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda to host 3rd World Coffee Producers Forum

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Africa&#8217;s aviation sector has been attributed as one of the sectors to look out for in this decade with the year beginning with lots of developments. Managing Director of Ifly Aviation, Derek Nseko joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What the future holds for Africa’s aviation industry

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According to the United Nations General Assembly, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on the 11th day of February. In the past, long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are steering girls and women away from science related fields. Charity Wayua, Scientist at IBM Africa joins CNBC Africa on the impacts achieved thus far.</p>


IBM Africa on how to change the narrative on African women in science

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Last year around this time as collaboration between the NBA and FIBA, plans to establish the Basketball Africa League were discussed – fast forward to this past weekend during the NBA AllStar weekend in Chicago, Illinois and the 12 inaugural teams of BAL were officially announced with the season slated to kick off on March 13th in Dakar, Senegal. Michael Mugisha, Analyst of Michael Mugisha Podcast joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How sport on the continent is growing with official launch of Basketball Africa League

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Over the weekend some 400 leaders from local Government, parastatals and the private sector headed to the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre for the 16th annual National Leadership Retreat dubbed, Umwiherero. The four day retreat, which is chaired by the President of the Republic, will address the quality of health and education, agricultural productivity, exports and investments and will reportedly feature a presentation on the implementation status of the 2018 leadership retreat recommendations. New Times Journalist, Julius Bizimungu joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s what to expect from the 4-day Rwanda National Leadership Retreat

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Valentine&#8217;s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world. However, the holiday isn’t just about love but it also means big business to restaurants, shops and events. CNBC Africa’s Zwena Bachoo filed this report.</p>


How Rwandan businesses cash in on Valentine’s Day

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Facebook just concluded its Safer Internet Week commemoration aimed at promoting a safer internet for all users, especially young people by bringing together parents, online safety organizations and online safety and well-being experts. Mercy Ndegwa, Facebook Head of Public Policy in East Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s what Facebook users in Africa need to know about online safety

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In October last year, Rwanda became the first regional country to issue a complete ban on all single-use plastics. Retailers were given three months to clear their stocks and find alternatives, while industrial users and producers of single-use plastics were given a two-year deadline after which they will pay heavy fines. Also, the Meteorology Agency predicted that there is a minimal yet probable chance that desert locusts might break into Rwanda in a period of between ten to 14 days. How prepared are we? Journalist of the Newtimes Hudson Kuteesa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the ban on single-use plastics impacts Rwandan industries

How the ban on single-use plastics impacts Rwandan industries, wholesalers

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Cricket in Rwanda has grown exponentially over the past decade but monetisation of the sport is still far from ideal. President of the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA), Eddie Balaba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


RCA’s Eddie Balaba on how Rwandan cricket plans to attract sponsorship

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Rwanda recognizes the creative industry as a key component of the country’s economic development and job creation, especially for the youth. It is estimated that the industry generate about $2.25 trillion in revenue and 29.5 million jobs globally. However, Africa gets less than 5 per cent of that share. And now, two entrepreneurs have built a new platform for creatives in Africa. Raoul Rugamba, Managing Director of Hobe Agency joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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This new platform has potential to promote creative sector, create jobs for youth in Rwanda

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In a world where it&#8217;s becoming easier to access and purchase fast foods as compared to the healthier options, we&#8217;ve seen an increase of diseases such as cancer and diabetes, many of us have set health goals for the year. Fitness Instructor and Health Expert, Ivan Munye joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Uganda, Tanzania latest to be affected by locust swarms – how will this impact food security & EA economies?

IATF is the biggest trade fair event in Africa, here’s what it has to offer

Here’s how much air pollution costs African economies

Schneider Electric’s Olivier Jacquet on how to improve access to power in East Africa

This new flagship program seeks to empower Rwanda’s youth through education

What’s behind rising fuel prices in Kenya?

Rwanda to host 3rd World Coffee Producers Forum

What the future holds for Africa’s aviation industry

IBM Africa on how to change the narrative on African women in science

How sport on the continent is growing with official launch of Basketball Africa League

Here’s what to expect from the 4-day Rwanda National Leadership Retreat

How Rwandan businesses cash in on Valentine’s Day

Here’s what Facebook users in Africa need to know about online safety

How the ban on single-use plastics impacts Rwandan industries, wholesalers

RCA’s Eddie Balaba on how Rwandan cricket plans to attract sponsorship

This new platform has potential to promote creative sector, create jobs for youth in Rwanda

How best can Africans achieve their set health goals? Health expert Ivan Munye

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