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<p>Yesterday RwandAir signed a loyalty partnership deal with Qatar Airways to boost connectivity and provide more travel opportunities for both airlines&#8217; frequent flyers programme members across the globe. Analsyt Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


RwandAir signs new loyalty partnership with Qatar Airways

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<p>Over the weekend, Rwanda&#8217;s President Paul Kagame and the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi signed three bilateral agreements namely; bilateral investment treaty, a double taxation avoidance agreement, as well as an MoU on a mining concession. Moreover, DRC’s vision to be integrated into the East African Community took another step forward after the bloc launched a verification mission to the central African country. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka oins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


EAC: Why there is renewed interest in DRC

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<p>Eastern African countries cut about $68.3 billion spending on infrastructure projects last year, the largest decline in the number of projects and value of projects in sub-Saharan Africa in a year, according to Deloitte. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How COVID-19 has impacted infrastructure investment across East Africa

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<p>The East African Community member states are eyeing the Democratic Republic of Congo market of 86.7 million people and are eager to have the vast country join the bloc. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


East African Community: What a DRC membership could mean for the regional bloc

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<p>The Rwandan economy sharply declined by as much as 12 per cent in the second quarter of 2020 largely attributed to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year though the economy is expected to bounce back with 5.7 per cent growth according to the latest World Bank report. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


World Bank forecasts 5.7% growth for Rwandan economy in 2021

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<p>Residents and citizens in Rwanda woke up to news of new restrictions from the office of the prime minister in the wake of the latest spike in COVID-19 numbers in the country. CNBC Africa spoke with Political &#038; Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka on what has become to be known as the yellow paper.</p>


Rwanda announces new restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

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<p>The African Continental Free Trade Area is set to commence in January, a move that aims to revolutionize trade in Africa. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa to discuss Rwanda’s preparedness ahead of the AFCFTA launch.</p>


Reviewing Rwanda’s preparedness ahead of AfCFTA launch

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<p>In spite of the recent partial reopening of the Gisenyi-Goma border post, the cost of COVID-19 testing has slowed down a quick return to trade at what is termed as the busiest border crossing in Africa in terms of human traffic. CNBC Africa spoke to Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka for more.</p>


Trade at Gisenyi-Goma border slows down due to COVID-19 testing

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<p>After 8 months of closure, Rwanda has finally opened the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Throughout the past eight months, trade across the very busy border took a hit with small scale traders being the most affected. Ted Kaberuka, Economic Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda reopens border with DR CONGO

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<p>It&#8217;s been announced by the Ministry of Education that schools in Rwanda are to begin the process of reopening gradually this month through to November. New measures for the schools stipulate that student’s desks will be distanced at least a metre apart and that hours will decrease; but what does the reopening of schools, and soon even gyms, mean for the country’s economic recovery? CNBC Africa spoke with Analyst, Ted Kaberuka for more.</p>


What the reopening of schools means for Rwanda’s economy

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<p>For the first time since 2015, Rwandan and Burundian military officials met publicly to discuss and find common ground on the longstanding tensions that have affected security, trade, and movement along their borders. Ted Kaberuka, Economic Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Rwanda, Burundi move to restore relations

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<p>At a recent Cabinet meeting, Rwandan President Paul Kagame approved the structure of a Financial Intelligence Centre, with the law establishing centre having been passed at the beginning of this year. This comes as the country recently amended anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing law and regulations, and announced that prosecution will be freezing the accounts and assets of corruption suspects. Will these security measures bring the country closer to being a potential financial hub like Mauritius? And what would it mean for the country if that was achieved? CNBC Africa spoke to Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka for more.</p>


How Rwanda is positioning itself to be Africa’s next financial hub

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<p>Rwanda was in 2015 readmitted in the economic community of Central African States or ECCAS, eight years after pulling out of the regional bloc which has a GDP of $257 billion. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka sheds light on what the country stands to benefit this and other regional bodies it belongs to.</p>


Rwanda’s membership of ECCAS: Is it worth it?

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<p>The resumption of commercial flights at the Kigali International Airport is scheduled next week, after months of closure to avoid the spread of the covid-19 pandemic. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka spoke to CNBC Africa about the economic cost of the closure and the significance of its reopening.</p>


COVID-19: What the reopening of Kigali International Airport means for Rwanda’s economy

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<p>Over 2000 Rwanda bound containers of goods have been held in Kenya and Tanzania due to the delays in cargo clearance. According to Rwanda&#8217;s Private Sector Federation, the move contradicts a comprehensive regional COVID-19 approach that was agreed on in dealing with the challenges of the virus on the cross-border businesses between member states. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: Rwandan bound containers held at Mombasa port

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<p>Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana is today reading the final 2020/2021 budget, 60 per cent of which will be sourced domestically. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Will Rwanda’s 2020/21 budget meet expectations?

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<p>The East African Community finance ministers have agreed on measures to protect and enhance the competitiveness of the regional manufacturing industry. This comes ahead of the conclusion of a comprehensive review of the Common External Tariff that has dragged on for more than three years. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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How COVID-19 has impacted infrastructure investment across East Africa

East African Community: What a DRC membership could mean for the regional bloc

World Bank forecasts 5.7% growth for Rwandan economy in 2021

Rwanda announces new restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

Reviewing Rwanda’s preparedness ahead of AfCFTA launch

Trade at Gisenyi-Goma border slows down due to COVID-19 testing

Rwanda reopens border with DR CONGO

What the reopening of schools means for Rwanda’s economy

Rwanda, Burundi move to restore relations

How Rwanda is positioning itself to be Africa’s next financial hub

Rwanda’s membership of ECCAS: Is it worth it?

COVID-19: What the reopening of Kigali International Airport means for Rwanda’s economy

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Will Rwanda’s 2020/21 budget meet expectations?

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RwandAir signs new loyalty partnership with Qatar Airways

EAC: Why there is renewed interest in DRC

How COVID-19 has impacted infrastructure investment across East Africa

East African Community: What a DRC membership could mean for the regional bloc

World Bank forecasts 5.7% growth for Rwandan economy in 2021

Rwanda announces new restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

Reviewing Rwanda’s preparedness ahead of AfCFTA launch

Trade at Gisenyi-Goma border slows down due to COVID-19 testing

Rwanda reopens border with DR CONGO

What the reopening of schools means for Rwanda’s economy

Rwanda, Burundi move to restore relations

How Rwanda is positioning itself to be Africa’s next financial hub

Rwanda’s membership of ECCAS: Is it worth it?

COVID-19: What the reopening of Kigali International Airport means for Rwanda’s economy

COVID-19: Rwandan bound containers held at Mombasa port

Will Rwanda’s 2020/21 budget meet expectations?

COVID-19: East African Community unveils new measures to protect manufacturing industry

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