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<p>The government of Rwanda revealed its plans to reopen schools, starting gradually in October and concluding in November 2020. The temporary school closure started in March 2020 as a means to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially the reopening of schools was planned for September 2020. This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda delves into the economic impact of the school closures&#8230;.</p>


COVID-19 lock-down: How Rwanda is responding to the economic fallout of school closures

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<p>Scoring 89 points, South Africa has retained the top spot in the latest Absa Africa Financial Markets Index.</p>


SA retains top spot in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

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<p>The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee of oil producer club, OPEC will meet virtually today to assess the state of the market. But expert say they do not expect any major decision on crude supply until the two-day meeting scheduled for the 1st of December. Uchenna Minnis, Managing Partner at BluFX Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


OPEC+ meets as demand concerns weigh oil markets

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<p>Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ghana&#8217;s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at &#8216;B&#8217; with a stable outlook. According to Fitch, the affirmation reflects its expectation of a gradual recovery in Ghana’s economic performance and fiscal revenues following the COVID-19 shock. Jermaine Leonard, Director and Primary Analyst for Ghana at Fitch Ratings joins CNBC Africa to discuss the metrics behind the ratings.</p>


Fitch affirms Ghana’s ‘B’ rating

Fitch affirms Ghana’s ‘B’ rating, outlook stable

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<p>Africa’s growth has been set back by the impact of COVID-19, with the continent demanding a new approach to economic development.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic has highlighted the need for sustainable finance

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<p>Calgro M3’s headline loss per share widened to 26.29 cents in August, against a 3.24 cents per share loss in the previous comparable period. The company incurred significant costs, as construction activity was halted for two months, due to the COVID-19 lock-down. No interim dividend has been declared. Calgro M3 CEO, Wikus Lategan joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Calgro M3 half-year headline loss widens to 26.29c

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<p>Protests in Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire are threatening to once again slow economic activity. In Nigeria, protests against police brutality have been gathering momentum across the country, with mounting fears that it could worsen the already difficult economic situation. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry noted that the protests are adversely affecting business and could lead to a shutdown of the economy if not properly managed. Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Protests in Nigeria & Cote d’Ivoire threaten to slow economic activity

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<p>CNBC Africa spoke with Nizar Juma, Chairman of Jubilee Holdings Limited on the role of the insurance sector in economic recovery on the continent.</p>


How the insurance sector can play a role in Africa’s recovery

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<p>According to data from the National Institute of Statistics, the value of Kenyan exports in the first eight months of 2020 increased by $183.9 million to $3.89 billion compared to the same period last year. Alex Owiti, Communication Consultant joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya sees increase in value of exports despite COVID-19

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<p>Online food delivery is one of the fastest growing online segments and the food and beverage market is expected to reach $1Trillion by 2030.</p>


Jumia Food on the main drivers of online food & beverage delivery trends in Africa

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic saw Rwanda close schools in March this year. A month later, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya took the helm of the Ministry of Education. CNBC Africa’s Steven Muvunyi sat down with her to discuss the forthcoming reopening of schools as well as her experience and priorities&#8230;.</p>


Education Minister Uwamariya on the reopening of schools & how to deliver quality education

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<p>Economies all over the world are putting in plans to stimulate growth, so they can recover from COVID-19. We are seeing a resurgence of private capital investment in infrastructure and food security, in both developed and emerging economies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to unlock major infrastructure investment in the country. Greg Swenson, Founding Partner at Brigg Macadam joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Growth of African economies: Where the opportunities are

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<p>49 per cent of CEOs in 100 countries have a significantly more negative business outlook, than on 1st of March. This is according to a new survey by YPO, the global leadership community of 28 000 Chief Executives. Business leaders in Australia, New Zealand and the United States have the most positive overall business outlook. With leaders in Europe, Latin America and South Asia tipping on the negative side of the scale. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the survey is Andrea Rademeyer, YPO Member and CEO of Ask Africa.</p>


Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

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<p>Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen certain sporting activities return to our televisions slightly different than we had known them before. From the NBA Finals and the Champion’s League opting to exclude spectators all together; to events like the French Open allowing for only a percentage of their seats to be occupied by fans; new measures reducing contact is charactering the return of sports. So, could this be the next step for the East African sports industry? CNBC Africa spoke to Sports Analyst, Sharon Allela for more.</p>


How COVID-19 impacts the resumption of sporting events in East Africa

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<p>Rwanda has announced that new revised land transfer fees will be introduced in December of this year; this comes as the Government is currently in the process of digitising land titles. On this CNBC Africa Special, we speak to the Head of the Land Administration Department of the Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority, Grace Nishimwe and Attorney at LandLab Law Firm, Damascene Munyangaju to discuss what these changes and other land policy in the country mean for investment&#8230;.</p>


How new revised land transfer fees impact Rwanda’s investment landscape

How the revised land transfer fees could impact Rwanda’s investment landscape

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<p>As the world marks World Food Day today, CNBC Africa spoke with John Macharia, Country Manager, AGRA, Kenya on Africa&#8217;s preparedness in handling food systems shocks and the needed global action to improve the systems.</p>


Assessing Africa’s preparedness in handling food systems shocks

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<p>The Nigerian Stock Exchange aims to bring the spotlight on the importance of data in mitigating shocks in the capital markets and focus on how identifying consistent patterns can help deliver a better return on investment. Jude Chiemeka, Head of Trading Business Division at the NSE joins CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor for more.</p>


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COVID-19 lock-down: How Rwanda is responding to the economic fallout of school closures

SA retains top spot in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

OPEC+ meets as demand concerns weigh oil markets

Fitch affirms Ghana’s ‘B’ rating, outlook stable

COVID-19: How the pandemic has highlighted the need for sustainable finance

Calgro M3 half-year headline loss widens to 26.29c

Protests in Nigeria & Cote d’Ivoire threaten to slow economic activity

How the insurance sector can play a role in Africa’s recovery

Kenya sees increase in value of exports despite COVID-19

Jumia Food on the main drivers of online food & beverage delivery trends in Africa

Education Minister Uwamariya on the reopening of schools & how to deliver quality education

Growth of African economies: Where the opportunities are

Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

How COVID-19 impacts the resumption of sporting events in East Africa

How the revised land transfer fees could impact Rwanda’s investment landscape

Assessing Africa’s preparedness in handling food systems shocks

How data can help capital markets manage future shocks

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COVID-19 lock-down: How Rwanda is responding to the economic fallout of school closures

SA retains top spot in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

OPEC+ meets as demand concerns weigh oil markets

Fitch affirms Ghana’s ‘B’ rating, outlook stable

COVID-19: How the pandemic has highlighted the need for sustainable finance

Calgro M3 half-year headline loss widens to 26.29c

Protests in Nigeria & Cote d’Ivoire threaten to slow economic activity

How the insurance sector can play a role in Africa’s recovery

Kenya sees increase in value of exports despite COVID-19

Jumia Food on the main drivers of online food & beverage delivery trends in Africa

Education Minister Uwamariya on the reopening of schools & how to deliver quality education

Growth of African economies: Where the opportunities are

Ask Africa CEO on the impact of lockdown on business outlook

How COVID-19 impacts the resumption of sporting events in East Africa

How the revised land transfer fees could impact Rwanda’s investment landscape

Assessing Africa’s preparedness in handling food systems shocks

How data can help capital markets manage future shocks

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