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<p>Oil prices have climbed up in recent times driven by relaxed coronavirus restrictions and lock-downs in some countries which have allowed some businesses and factories to resume operations.</p>


Oil prices rise as COVID-19 lock-downs start to ease

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<p>According to the World Bank 40 to 60 million people worldwide will experience extreme poverty in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The estimates show that 23 million people that will be hit by poverty will be in Sub-Saharan Africa and 16 million in South Asia. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack Zimbabwe’s Covid-19 response is Batanai Matsika, Head of Research at Morgan &#038; Co.</p>


COVID-19 worsens Zim’s economic challenges

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<p>With South Africa, Nigeria, and Angola expected to plunge into deep recessions this year, does Sub-Saharan Africa still offer value for money for foreign investors in Covid-19 times?</p>


Where to invest in SSA amid the coronavirus crisis

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<p>Traders were cautious ahead of today’s Primary Market Auction. Gbemisola Bello-Aromire, a Fixed Income Dealer at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Reviewing on Nigeria’s primary market auction

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<p>The Nigeria Economic Summit Group, NESG, is forecasting a deeper recession for the country as it says it expects real GDP to decline by 7.3 per cent this year on the back of the COVID-19 outbreak, dwindling oil prices among other indicators. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the details is the CEO of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, Laoye Jaiyeola.</p>


NESG predicts 7.3% decline in Nigeria’s 2020 GDP

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for a look at the local markets is Makwe Masilela, Chief Investment Officer, Makwe Fund Managers.</p>


Why this analyst thinks the Tongaat- Barloworld deal is dead in the water

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<p>President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to procure and validate Madagascar’s touted herbal cure for coronavirus as the number of cases in Nigeria reaches 4,641. Kayode Akindele, Partner at TIA Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


TIA Capital on Nigeria’s COVID-19 strategy & implication for economy

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<p>Nigeria’s equities market has kicked off the month of May on a positive note as the All-Share Index gained 4 per cent. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss what to expect from the market this week is Rotimi Fakayejo, Stockbroker and Capital Market Analyst&#8230;.</p>


NSE All-Share Index up over 4% in 1st week of May

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<p>Nigeria’s five-year naira futures weakened to 569 naira to the dollar in today&#8217;s session. Ajibola Onifade, Securities Trader at Zedcrest Capital joins CNBC Africa to discuss the implications&#8230;.</p>


RTRS: Nigeria’s 5-yr naira futures weaken

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<p>About 57 per cent of fund managers believe South Africa’s equity market is undervalued, the highest since the 2008 financial crisis. That’s according to research from Bank of America. Most investors see more “buy” opportunities on the market than “sell” and to discuss where these are CNBC Africa spoke with John Morris, Senior Director and South Africa Investment Strategist for Bank of America.</p>


Majority fund managers say SA’s equity market undervalued – survey

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<p>Nesan Nair, Senior Portfolio Manager, Sasfin Securities joins CNBC Africa for more on what moved markets.</p>


Time for SA’s manufacturing sector to reflect & reset?

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<p>The focus for many Sub- Saharan African countries is the re-opening of economies following strict lock-downs that were implemented in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack more on the re-opening of African economies is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.</p>


COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen economies?

COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen African economies?

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<p>As South Africa’s economy prepares to exit level 5 of Covid-19 lock-down&#8217;s at midnight, the country’s bonds are also counting down to their exclusion from the World Government Bond Index (WBGI). Economist had forecast an exodus of between $8 to $11 billion in capital outflows that would follow South Africa’s exit from the WBGI. This would be outflows from foreign investors whose mandates do not allow them to hold junk rated bonds in their portfolio. Do these forecasts still stand or has Covid-19 changed things? Rashaad Tayob, Fund Manager, Abax investments and James McDonald, CEO &#038; CIO of Hercules Investments join CNBC Africa for more&#8230;.</p>


Why SA’s exclusion from the WGBI may be a non-event

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<p>S&#038;P Global’s decision to downgrade South Africa further into junk status, following concerns of what Covid-19 would do it the country’s growth and debt profile as been met with disappointment from government. National Treasury said it not happy that the downgrade has come when South Africa is facing one of its most challenging times. Ravi Bhatia, Director Sovereign &#038; IPF Ratings at S&#038;P Global Ratings joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why S&P downgraded SA ahead of schedule

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<p>A national response unit designed to cushion most vulnerable individuals and businesses from COVID19 is now live following the signing by President Uhuru Kenyatta of the Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2020, into law. This opens a window for the newly introduced fiscal measures to protect low-income earners, small businesses, and retirees from the negative effects of COVID-19. Economic Analyst, Reginald Kadzutu joins CNBC Africa more.</p>


Kenya unveils tax relief measures in response to COVID-19

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<p>Kenyan truck drivers have been reported to be protesting a decision made by the Ugandan Government, to have cargo trucks handed over to local drivers at the border after sanitisation. The move is an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Uganda as transit cargo truck drivers are said to be the main carriers of the virus into the country. Analyst and Chief Strategist at Impact Communication Strategies, Ken Agutamba joins CNBC Africa more.</p>


Uganda ramps up fight against COVID-19 pandemic

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<p>The Nigerian Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to raise a loan of 850 billion naira from the domestic capital market to finance projects in the 2020 budget. Bankole Odusanya, Head of Fixed Income Trading at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more&#8230;.</p>


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Where to invest in SSA amid the coronavirus crisis

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Why this analyst thinks the Tongaat- Barloworld deal is dead in the water

TIA Capital on Nigeria’s COVID-19 strategy & implication for economy

NSE All-Share Index up over 4% in 1st week of May

RTRS: Nigeria’s 5-yr naira futures weaken

Majority fund managers say SA’s equity market undervalued – survey

Time for SA’s manufacturing sector to reflect & reset?

COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen African economies?

Why SA’s exclusion from the WGBI may be a non-event

Why S&P downgraded SA ahead of schedule

Kenya unveils tax relief measures in response to COVID-19

Uganda ramps up fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Nigeria’s senate approves N850bn domestic borrowing request

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Oil prices rise as COVID-19 lock-downs start to ease

COVID-19 worsens Zim’s economic challenges

Where to invest in SSA amid the coronavirus crisis

Reviewing on Nigeria’s primary market auction

NESG predicts 7.3% decline in Nigeria’s 2020 GDP

Why this analyst thinks the Tongaat- Barloworld deal is dead in the water

TIA Capital on Nigeria’s COVID-19 strategy & implication for economy

NSE All-Share Index up over 4% in 1st week of May

RTRS: Nigeria’s 5-yr naira futures weaken

Majority fund managers say SA’s equity market undervalued – survey

Time for SA’s manufacturing sector to reflect & reset?

COVID-19 lockdowns: When is the right time to reopen African economies?

Why SA’s exclusion from the WGBI may be a non-event

Why S&P downgraded SA ahead of schedule

Kenya unveils tax relief measures in response to COVID-19

Uganda ramps up fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Nigeria’s senate approves N850bn domestic borrowing request

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