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<p>In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, funding of SMEs has been one of the major agendas in conversations regarding jump-starting economies on the continent. But is there if any a sustainable funding module for MSMEs? Fabrizio Cometto, Investment Specialist with UNCDF joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


UNCDF on how to bridge the credit gap for MSME growth

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<p>The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved and passed the report on the Petroleum Industry Bill after minority lawmakers staged a walkout of the chamber today to address journalists over grey areas in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. This comes after the Senate approved the reconciled version of the Petroleum Industry Bill on Thursday. The lawmakers are to harmonize the bill and transmit it to the President. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this development is a Senior Partner at Gbenga Biobaku and Co, Gbenga Biobaku.</p>


Nigeria’s house of representatives approves finalised Petroleum Industry Bill

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<p>Nigeria’s headline inflation for the month June was 0.18 percentage points lower to 17.75 per cent. Meanwhile, traders at UBA say real demand for bonds continues to stay on the side-lines in anticipation of higher yields at the Primary Market Auction. Ifeoma Onyejekwe, Fixed Income Trader at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria’s inflation moderates further to 17.75% in June

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<p>OneWattSolar issued the first series of its 10 billion naira Green Bond Issuance Programme earlier this month. The programme consists of a 2 billion naira 7-year Green Bond and another one-billion-naira 7-year Green Sukuk Issue. Jubril Adeojo, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Clean-tech company, OneWattSolar joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


OneWattSolar’s N10bn green bond programme takes off

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<p>It’s been a volatile week for South African assets after some of the biggest riots in the country&#8217;s 26-year old democracy. Charlie Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Renaissance Capital on what the unrest means for SA’s economic outlook

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<p>We’ve all been concerned that the recent violence in South Africa will affect the country’s growth Outlook. Well Old Mutual is still positive on the country&#8217;s economic outlook but argues the government needs to accelerate structural reforms. Old Mutual Chief Economist, Johann Els joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA unrest: This crisis could be an inflection point to accelerate structural reforms

SA unrest: This crisis could be an inflection point to accelerate structural reforms, says economist

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<p>Kenya has been planning to establish the Nairobi International Financial Centre since 2008, but the country&#8217;s journey to becoming a global financial hub has suffered many setbacks. 13 years down the line, has the NIFC dream become an illusion? Churchill Ogutu, Head of Research at Genghis Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nairobi International Financial Centre : An illusion?

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<p>Rwanda’s efforts to support businesses to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic have received boost following the approval of $100 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.</p>


Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approves $100mn loan for Rwanda

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa to paint the picture is Reana Steyn, Ombudsman for Banking Services.</p>


How the closure of bank branches is impacting SA consumers

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<p>The Standard Bank Group announced an offer to buy the rest of Liberty Holdings it doesn&#8217;t already own. Liberty shares jumped more than 30 per cent in early trading today. Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Standard Bank CEO: What the full integration of Liberty means for Africa strategy

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<p>The South African Venture Capital &#038; Private Equity Industry Association released the results of its 2020 survey and  CNBC Africa spoke with the CEO Tanya van Lill Africa for more.</p>


SA sees increase in deal activity in the venture capital space despite COVID-19

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<p>Uganda&#8217;s President Museveni recently issued the country&#8217;s second lockdown since the Covid-19 pandemic to mitigate the spread of the virus as the country&#8217;s health system grappled with the second wave of infections. But are the lockdown measures worth it? CNBC Africa spoke to Epidemiologist and Minister of ICT in Uganda, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi for more.</p>


COVID-19: Are Uganda’s lockdown measures effective?

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<p>In its half year report, Meristem says Nigerian cement makers are yet to fully take advantage of the export opportunities provided by the AfCFTA and the re-opened Nigerian land borders. Meanwhile, there have been hikes in the ex-factory price of cement by major cement makers in Nigeria raising concerns about pressure on already dwindling consumer purchasing power. Seun Arambada, Senior Analyst at Meristem joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Meristem: Nigerian cement makers yet to take full advantage of AfCFTA

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<p>Nigeria plans to concession the Transmission Company of Nigeria as the government is looking to improve electricity outcomes. But what implications will this move have on the power sector value chain? CEO and Executive Vice Chairman of Proton Energy, Oti Ikomi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria plans to concession power generation plans

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<p>A joint report on Multilateral Development Banks&#8217; climate finance activity showed that the amount committed to tackle the impact of climate change rose to a total of $66 billion last year from $61.6 billion in 2019. In response to Africa’s climate finance needs, the African Development Bank doubled its climate finance for to $25 billion between 2020 and 2025. Al Hamdou Dorsouma, Acting Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the AfDB joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ramping up Africa’s climate resilience for inclusive post-Covid-19 recovery

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s government has inaugurated the advisory board of the African Enterprise Initiative. The initiative has been designed to provide the capacity, the drive, the funding and platform required for Nigerian Enterprises operating at all levels, to penetrate global markets. Founder and Executive Chairman of the Initiative, Nicky Okoye joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


African Enterprise Initiative: How Nigeria plans to leverage the AfCFTA

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<p>Government has admitted that South Africa’s vaccination program has been adversely affected by the violent looting this week.</p>


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UNCDF on how to bridge the credit gap for MSME growth

Nigeria’s house of representatives approves finalised Petroleum Industry Bill

Nigeria’s inflation moderates further to 17.75% in June

OneWattSolar’s N10bn green bond programme takes off

Renaissance Capital on what the unrest means for SA’s economic outlook

SA unrest: This crisis could be an inflection point to accelerate structural reforms, says economist

Nairobi International Financial Centre : An illusion?

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approves $100mn loan for Rwanda

How the closure of bank branches is impacting SA consumers

Standard Bank CEO: What the full integration of Liberty means for Africa strategy

SA sees increase in deal activity in the venture capital space despite COVID-19

COVID-19: Are Uganda’s lockdown measures effective?

Meristem: Nigerian cement makers yet to take full advantage of AfCFTA

Nigeria plans to concession power generation plans

Ramping up Africa’s climate resilience for inclusive post-Covid-19 recovery

African Enterprise Initiative: How Nigeria plans to leverage the AfCFTA

Violent looting derails South Africa’s vaccination program

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UNCDF on how to bridge the credit gap for MSME growth

Nigeria’s house of representatives approves finalised Petroleum Industry Bill

Nigeria’s inflation moderates further to 17.75% in June

OneWattSolar’s N10bn green bond programme takes off

Renaissance Capital on what the unrest means for SA’s economic outlook

SA unrest: This crisis could be an inflection point to accelerate structural reforms, says economist

Nairobi International Financial Centre : An illusion?

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approves $100mn loan for Rwanda

How the closure of bank branches is impacting SA consumers

Standard Bank CEO: What the full integration of Liberty means for Africa strategy

SA sees increase in deal activity in the venture capital space despite COVID-19

COVID-19: Are Uganda’s lockdown measures effective?

Meristem: Nigerian cement makers yet to take full advantage of AfCFTA

Nigeria plans to concession power generation plans

Ramping up Africa’s climate resilience for inclusive post-Covid-19 recovery

African Enterprise Initiative: How Nigeria plans to leverage the AfCFTA

Violent looting derails South Africa’s vaccination program

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