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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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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>


This new platform has potential to promote creative sector

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>


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

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In Uganda, a Chinese firm has applied to Ugandan authorities for a licence to develop a $1.4 billion hydropower plant that could expand the country’s generation capacity by 40 per cent. Also, there’s a drive to revive trade between Uganda and South Sudan. Analyst, Charles Bwogi joins CNBC Africa for more on Uganda’s market.</p>


This Chinese firm wants to strengthen Uganda’s electrical generation capacity

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Across most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets the main elements that make up a successful e-commerce environment is still lacking &#8211; things like internet penetration, digital payment options and third party logistics delivery options aren&#8217;t yet as developed here as they are globally, but these things haven&#8217;t stopped the next guest from getting into the space in a big way. CNBC Africa spoke to CEO of Cars45, Etop Ikpe for more.</p>


Is Africa’s automotive industry ready for e-commerce?

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In November 2013, member states of the East African Community (EAC) signed a protocol establishing a monetary union with the ultimate aim to establish a single currency regime by 2024. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa to analyse the possibility to achieve this within 4 years.</p>


Can East Africa achieve single currency by 2024?

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The top headline coming out of Kenya this morning is just concluded funeral of former President Daniel Moi and the burial happening in Kabarak this morning but that&#8217;s not the only news coming out of the country. The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has split from the Central Bank and is due to become parastatal, the stock market has seen an aggressive increase in activity over the past week and the Government is looking to avail opportunities for diaspora remittances to be invested directly into the Big 4 Agenda. Journalist, Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi laid to rest at his Kabarak home

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Rwanda&#8217;s Ministry of Education launched the Tech Enabled STEM Teaching pilot Program in 50 secondary schools meant to achieve an education system that embraces 21st century skills. CNBC Africa filed this report.</p>


Rwanda seeks to empower its youth with STEM education programmes

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For the past few weeks, locusts have been swarming across East Africa with farmers in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya now counting losses. The devastating insects are moving fast through the region and have reached Tanzania and Uganda. Masokoyi Wasswa, Chief Administrative Officer of Amudat District which is one of the areas affected, joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tracking the impact of locust invasions on Ugandan agriculture

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According to a senior government official, Ethiopian Airlines’ operating revenue jumped nearly 30 per cent in the year to July 31 2019, boosted by a surge in passenger numbers. Also, the airline revealed that it plans to build a $5 billion airport that could be able to handle 100 million passengers a year. Miretab Teklaye, Director of Integrated Marketing at Ethiopian Airlines joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ethiopian Airlines plans to build $5bn airport as part of its expansion drive

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Kenya climbed up to the fourth position of most attractive economies to invest in according to a new report from South Africa&#8217;s Rand Merchant Bank. Micheal Obaga from Cytonn Investments joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya one of Africa’s most attractive economies for investment – survey

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The 37th African Union Development Agency &#8211; NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) Session took place over the weekend and there, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was elected Chairperson of one of its new agencies that will drive the continent towards achieving Agenda 2063 . CNBC Africa spoke to Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of NEPAD, for more.</p>


AU Summit 2020: 37th HSGOC Session – Kagame tasked with driving Agenda 2063

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In a move by the government to have all telecommunication firms in the country to list on local bourse, new operating licences will be effective in June under a new regime. Each foreign-owned firm will be required to list at least 20 per cent of its equity on the bourse within two years. Also implementation of digital tax stamps in the country which were introduced in efforts to increase tax compliance and fight counterfeits is facing challenges. Analyst Charles Bwogi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


MTN Uganda: Forcing foreign Telcos to list locally may not boost Ugandan ownership

MTN Uganda: Forcing foreign Telcos to list locally may not boost Ugandan ownership, here’s why

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According to the weather agency, the expected rainfall may affect post-harvest handling activities and ongoing infrastructure projects. Nsengiyumva Francois, President of the Chamber of Agriculture at the Private Sector Federation joins CNBC Africa to discuss what cautions farmers are taking to protect their crops against heavy rains.</p>


How Rwandan farmers are guarding their produce against heavy rains

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All members of the United Nations (UN) have recognised that the orphanages don&#8217;t protect children but in a world that is often affected by disaster, the role of orphanages has been praised by others. So can we really do away with the orphanages? CNBC Africa’s Arnold Kwizera spoke with the CEO of Hope and Homes for Children, Mark Waddington for more.</p>


How Rwanda is moving towards becoming Africa’s first free orphanage country

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<p>As the 33rd African Union Summit is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Secretary General of the African Development Bank Group, Vincent Nmehielle for more.</p>


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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

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

This Chinese firm wants to strengthen Uganda’s electrical generation capacity

Is Africa’s automotive industry ready for e-commerce?

Can East Africa achieve single currency by 2024?

Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi laid to rest at his Kabarak home

Rwanda seeks to empower its youth with STEM education programmes

Tracking the impact of locust invasions on Ugandan agriculture

Ethiopian Airlines plans to build $5bn airport as part of its expansion drive

Kenya one of Africa’s most attractive economies for investment – survey

AU Summit 2020: 37th HSGOC Session – Kagame tasked with driving Agenda 2063

MTN Uganda: Forcing foreign Telcos to list locally may not boost Ugandan ownership, here’s why

How Rwandan farmers are guarding their produce against heavy rains

How Rwanda is moving towards becoming Africa’s first free orphanage country

AU Summit 2020: AfDB’s Vincent Nmehielle on measures to drive inclusive economic growth in Africa

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East Africa

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

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

This Chinese firm wants to strengthen Uganda’s electrical generation capacity

Is Africa’s automotive industry ready for e-commerce?

Can East Africa achieve single currency by 2024?

Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi laid to rest at his Kabarak home

Rwanda seeks to empower its youth with STEM education programmes

Tracking the impact of locust invasions on Ugandan agriculture

Ethiopian Airlines plans to build $5bn airport as part of its expansion drive

Kenya one of Africa’s most attractive economies for investment – survey

AU Summit 2020: 37th HSGOC Session – Kagame tasked with driving Agenda 2063

MTN Uganda: Forcing foreign Telcos to list locally may not boost Ugandan ownership, here’s why

How Rwandan farmers are guarding their produce against heavy rains

How Rwanda is moving towards becoming Africa’s first free orphanage country

AU Summit 2020: AfDB’s Vincent Nmehielle on measures to drive inclusive economic growth in Africa

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