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<p>Transparency International along other stakeholders have proposed a harmonized  East African Community asset declaration framework that would curtail corruption in the region once members buy into it. Apollinaire Mupiganyi, Executive Director of Transparency International Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Proposal to harmonize asset declaration rules in EAC

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<p>Restarting the economy activities during Covid-19 is a daunting yet very real task. Saving lives while balancing livelihoods remains a top priority for any government. We remain at risk of higher inflation and economic slowdown. So what lies ahead?  Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


BlackRock’s mid-year outlook for global markets

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<p>Many SMEs are still dealing with the blow dealt by the pandemic and Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines is no different. Receiving support from Tractor Outdoor and now bottling its very own premium wine. Lindile Ndzaba, Founder of Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This young Khayelitsha entrepreneur is breaking barriers in SA’s wine industry

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<p>I&#038;M Bank has unveiled its Wealth Management and Advisory Business, in a move expected to drive business growth through revenue diversification. I&#038;M Bank Capital CEO, Silas Mutuku joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


I&M Bank diversifies its business into wealth management

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<p>CNBC Africa spoke with the CEO Rwanda Stock Exchange, Celestin Rwabukumba for more</p>


RSE CEO: Investors are seeking safe haven in Rwanda’s bond market

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<p>The Cyprus Forum aims to be a catalyst to drive outcomes that will improve socially responsible policy. Founder of the Forum Nicolas Kyriakides says for businesses in Africa, lobbying can play a vital role to create a more open and business friendly legal system that is fit for purpose. He is currently in the process of working with Nigeria to set up a steering committee to improve transparency in politics and business. Nicolas Kyriakides, Founder of Zenox Pubic Affairs joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Driving reforms in business & politics – Lessons from Cyprus

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<p>The operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area was launched on the 7th of July 2019, while trade under the regional pact has been on for over 6 months now. Afex Commodities Exchange says unlocking the gains in regional trade will require African economies to build a digital economy to foster the production of higher quality goods and services at reduced costs. The CEO of the exchange, Ayodeji Balogun also notes that commodity exchanges will play a major role in boosting regional trade going forward. Ayodeji Balogun  joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How vital are commodity exchanges to Africa’s regional trade pact?

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<p>Italian oil major, ENI, has announced a significant oil discovery offshore Ghana, which is sited on the Eban exploration prospect CTP block 4. Meanwhile in Nigeria, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, says Nigeria will start exporting petrol in 2023. Sam Chidoka, Managing Director of Kairos Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


ENI makes significant oil and gas discovery offshore Ghana

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<p>South African biotech company, Biodx has become the first SA biotech to gain European Union Biocidal Registration. The company produces disinfectant products with 99.9 per cent efficacy against COVID-19. Registration of biocides is a key legislative mandate both in the European Union and the United States. Burt Rodrigues, CEO of Biodx joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA’s Biodx secures EU biocidal registration

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<p>According to the World Investment Report 2021 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on foreign direct investment in Africa as flows to the continent declined by 16 per cent in 2020 to $40 billion, from $47 billion in 2019. CNBC Africa spoke to UNCTAD&#8217;s Director for Investments and Enterprise, James Zhan, for more.</p>


UNCTAD: COVID-19 slashed FDI flow in Africa by 16%

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<p>Last week, Sudan received approval from the International Monetary Fund for relief on more than $56 billion in debt and new IMF funding of $2.5 billion over three years. The IMF accepted the country into the Highly Indebted Poor Countries initiative based on the country&#8217;s commitment to macroeconomic reforms. Economic Analyst, Buthiana Emam joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Sudan: IMF approves debt relief of more than $56bn

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<p>The tourism and hospitality industries have been among the hardest hit by measures to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fighting for survival through yet another Level 4 lockdown, their plight has been worsened by insurance companies stalling on Business Interruption insurance claims. What is the hold up? Dr Roelof Botha, Economic Advisor to Optimum Investment Group joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA insurers batting to cope with COVID-19 business interruption claims

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<p>10 companies on the Nairobi Securities Exchange accounted for almost 95 per cent of the total turnover for the month of June, for more on the NSE performance CNBC Africa with the Founder of Mwango Capital, Erick Mokaya.</p>


NSE June trading review

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s total debt stock was 33.1 trillion naira as at the first quarter of 2021 and according to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, new borrowings totaling about15 trillion naira is expected between 2022 and 2024. The document also has an oil price benchmark of $57 a barrel for the year 2022 and projects an average inflation rate of 13 per cent. Chamberlain Peterside, CEO of Xcellon Capital Advisors joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


MTEF: Nigeria’s new borrowings to hit 15 trillion naira by 2024

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<p>If you are thinking of investing in foreign exchange, then you might want to listen closely. The industry has not been untouched by the pandemic, but brokers Infinox says forex has grown in popularity during this time. Joining  CNBC Africa to talk more on these trends is Dany Mawas, Regional Director at Infinox Capital.</p>


Africa sees massive growth in forex trading during COVID-19

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<p>There’s no doubt that business have been forced to innovate during the Covid-19 pandemic. IT Company, Dimension Data believes it has found solutions to provide IT solutions support for businesses during the pandemic. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Werner Kapp, CEO of Dimension Data.</p>


Dimension Data CEO on how the pandemic has changed IT needs for businesses

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<p>Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed yesterday presented the country’s economic outlook to the parliament during which he said the economy is expected to grow by 9 per cent in 2021. However, the Premier said inflation remains a key concern. Inflation rose from 19.8 per cent in May to 24.5 per cent in June this year. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman at Fairfax joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Proposal to harmonize asset declaration rules in EAC

BlackRock’s mid-year outlook for global markets

This young Khayelitsha entrepreneur is breaking barriers in SA’s wine industry

I&M Bank diversifies its business into wealth management

RSE CEO: Investors are seeking safe haven in Rwanda’s bond market

Driving reforms in business & politics – Lessons from Cyprus

How vital are commodity exchanges to Africa’s regional trade pact?

ENI makes significant oil and gas discovery offshore Ghana

SA’s Biodx secures EU biocidal registration

UNCTAD: COVID-19 slashed FDI flow in Africa by 16%

Sudan: IMF approves debt relief of more than $56bn

SA insurers batting to cope with COVID-19 business interruption claims

NSE June trading review

MTEF: Nigeria’s new borrowings to hit 15 trillion naira by 2024

Africa sees massive growth in forex trading during COVID-19

Dimension Data CEO on how the pandemic has changed IT needs for businesses

Ethiopia: Rising inflation remains key concern

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Proposal to harmonize asset declaration rules in EAC

BlackRock’s mid-year outlook for global markets

This young Khayelitsha entrepreneur is breaking barriers in SA’s wine industry

I&M Bank diversifies its business into wealth management

RSE CEO: Investors are seeking safe haven in Rwanda’s bond market

Driving reforms in business & politics – Lessons from Cyprus

How vital are commodity exchanges to Africa’s regional trade pact?

ENI makes significant oil and gas discovery offshore Ghana

SA’s Biodx secures EU biocidal registration

UNCTAD: COVID-19 slashed FDI flow in Africa by 16%

Sudan: IMF approves debt relief of more than $56bn

SA insurers batting to cope with COVID-19 business interruption claims

NSE June trading review

MTEF: Nigeria’s new borrowings to hit 15 trillion naira by 2024

Africa sees massive growth in forex trading during COVID-19

Dimension Data CEO on how the pandemic has changed IT needs for businesses

Ethiopia: Rising inflation remains key concern

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