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<p>The COVID-19 epidemic is crippling the tourism industry and leaving many tour guides without a job. CNBC Africa spoke to Pamela Giramata Gasana, a tour guide on how the pandemic has affected her career.</p>


Tour guides bear the brunt of COVID-19 as tourism industry grinds to a halt

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<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the continent, the agriculture industry supply chain is stepping up to keep employees and consumers safe while still providing vital services, commodities and food. Closures of restaurants and less frequent grocery shopping diminish demand for fresh produce, affecting producers and suppliers, especially smallholder farmers. The agriculture sector in Rwanda employs 80 per cent of Rwandans and contributes 33 per cent to the country’s GDP. On this CNBC Africa Special we speak to leaders in agriculture on the impact COVID-19 has had so far, and what plans the government and private sector have put in place to soften the impact the virus will have on the industry&#8230;.</p>


The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rwanda’s agriculture sector

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<p>The African Women&#8217;s Entrepreneurship Program was designed to assist women across Sub-Saharan Africa who are transforming their societies through economic development and social advocacy, by running their small and medium enterprises; but now that many SMEs have been forced to temporarily suspend their activities, how have they been able to provide support? CNBC Africa spoke to the Chairperson for the Rwanda Chapter of the AWEP, Gloria Kamanzi for more.</p>


How women entrepreneurs are coming together during COVID-19 isolation

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<p>Yesterday evening the National Assembly of Kenya passed some key amendments in support of the Government&#8217;s efforts to cushion the economy and Kenyans against the damaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journalist Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya’s parliament passes amendments to cushion Kenyans against COVID-19

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<p>In our day to day life, social media platforms have become integral.</p>


Rwanda’s Digital Commemoration: How social media can be used as a tool for healing

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<p>Kenya&#8217;s coffee sector received close to $14 million from World Bank, to boost the production of speciality coffee and link farmers to direct markets in order to eliminate the issue of cartels. Moreover, the Capital Markets Authority announced that it will allow listed companies on the Nairobi Securities Exchange to pay dividends without holding annual general meetings. Rodney Omukhulu, Assistant investments Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya receives $14mn World Bank support to boost coffee production

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<p>By tomorrow, the 24th of April, in response to the financial burden of the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic, the Rwanda Revenue Authority will have disbursed FRw13 billion , around $13.5 million in V.A.T refunds to businesses. The move is one of several measures taken by the Government to protect businesses and SMEs from feeling the full brunt of the crisis, but what else can be done to soften the blow of these unprecedented times to Rwanda&#8217;s economy? CNBC Africa spoke to Economist, Professor Alfred Bizoza for more.</p>


Rwanda moves to protect the business community from COVID-19 shocks

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<p>The Government of Rwanda is monitoring the economic implications of the novel COVID-19 pandemic; designing and implementing interventions to cushion various sectors of the economy that could adversely be affected. In a bid to prevent an economic shock, the National Bank of Rwanda floated a liquidity support of $52.4 million for banks to be able to borrow at the Central Bank rate of 5 per cent. Moreover, it eased the normal bank loaning procedures for both commercial banks and its clients&#8230;.</p>


How Rwanda’s financial sector is reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic

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<p>The annual Ubumuntu Arts Festival would’ve this year been celebrating its 5th year in production. In response to the current COVID-19 crisis, it’s shifted from its usual home at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Amphitheatre, to an online live experience, to take place in mid-July. But the organisers of this event felt that there was a more immediate response needed to reach out to those who may be troubled or frightened in the face of an uncertain future. Founder, Hope Azeda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Annual Arts Festival goes digital amid the COVID-19 crisis

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<p>With news on the markets being dominated by the fall of oil prices, we take a look at what kind of impact this will have on East Africa&#8217;s biggest economy, Kenya. George Bodo, Director at Callstreet Research and Analytics Ltd joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How the oil price crash impacts Kenya’s economy

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<p>As we approach the fourth industrial revolution, Blockchain has been identified to have the potential to disrupt existing economic and business models. Despite this, unexpected patterns among the cryptocurrency traders have been sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Norbert Haguma, CEO AfricaGen spoke to CNBC Africa on how the pandemic is reshaping the crypto industry.</p>


How COVID-19 is reshaping the crypto industry

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<p>Trade in the East African community has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with exports in the region declining by more than 60 per cent in the past two months according to the East Africa Business Council. Join this CNBC Africa panel of stakeholders and experts for more on this&#8230;.</p>


The economic impact of COVID-19 on trade in East Africa

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<p>At the end of the last decade investor appetite in alternative energy had picked up pace but just like most industries, this has been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst all this, could this be an opportunity for the industry? CNBC Africa spoke to James Carter, Lawyer at DLA Piper Global Law Firm for more.</p>


Is COVID-19 the opportunity for alternative energy?

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<p>Africa’s biggest supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings recently announced it is closing one of its branches in Kenya and laying off over 100 workers due to a reduction of shoppers. Elsewhere, the International Finance Corporation is set to acquire a minority stake in retail chain Naivas International Limited for $15 million. For more updates in Kenya’s retail market and how it’s coping with the pandemic, CNBC Africa spoke to Ken Gichinga, Chief Economist at Mentoria Economics.</p>


The impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s retail industry

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<p>A number of small businesses in Ethiopia are protesting the way Facebook is handling their business pages with some being pulled down from the social media site.</p>


Outcry as small businesses in Ethiopia have their pages pulled down by Facebook

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<p>Yesterday the price of West Texas Intermediate Crude fell below zero for the first time in history, meaning the sellers were ultimately paying buyers to take the oil. The COVID-19 pandemic has cut global oil demand by almost a third, and now it shows in the US oil market, but what does this all mean for Africa? International Relations Expert, Emery Nzirabatinya joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: What the oil price crash means for African economies

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<p>The G20 recently agreed to suspend debt service payments for the world’s poorest countries to support them in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa to discuss this measure that will be effective on May 1.</p>


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Tour guides bear the brunt of COVID-19 as tourism industry grinds to a halt

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rwanda’s agriculture sector

How women entrepreneurs are coming together during COVID-19 isolation

Kenya’s parliament passes amendments to cushion Kenyans against COVID-19

Rwanda’s Digital Commemoration: How social media can be used as a tool for healing

Kenya receives $14mn World Bank support to boost coffee production

Rwanda moves to protect the business community from COVID-19 shocks

How Rwanda’s financial sector is reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic

Annual Arts Festival goes digital amid the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19: How the oil price crash impacts Kenya’s economy

How COVID-19 is reshaping the crypto industry

The economic impact of COVID-19 on trade in East Africa

Is COVID-19 the opportunity for alternative energy?

The impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s retail industry

Outcry as small businesses in Ethiopia have their pages pulled down by Facebook

COVID-19: What the oil price crash means for African economies

COVID-19: What the G20 debt relief agreement means for Africa

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East Africa

Tour guides bear the brunt of COVID-19 as tourism industry grinds to a halt

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rwanda’s agriculture sector

How women entrepreneurs are coming together during COVID-19 isolation

Kenya’s parliament passes amendments to cushion Kenyans against COVID-19

Rwanda’s Digital Commemoration: How social media can be used as a tool for healing

Kenya receives $14mn World Bank support to boost coffee production

Rwanda moves to protect the business community from COVID-19 shocks

How Rwanda’s financial sector is reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic

Annual Arts Festival goes digital amid the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19: How the oil price crash impacts Kenya’s economy

How COVID-19 is reshaping the crypto industry

The economic impact of COVID-19 on trade in East Africa

Is COVID-19 the opportunity for alternative energy?

The impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s retail industry

Outcry as small businesses in Ethiopia have their pages pulled down by Facebook

COVID-19: What the oil price crash means for African economies

COVID-19: What the G20 debt relief agreement means for Africa

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