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<p>The government of Tanzania has officially applied for more than $570 million loan from the International Monetary Fund to help in tackling economic challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The IMF has responded with conditions before the disbursement happens. Economic Analyst, Gabriel Mwang&#8217;onda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


IMF puts COVID-19 related condition for Tanzania loan

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<p>A Norwegian businessman says he loves doing business in Africa because he sees investment opportunities he can&#8217;t find in Europe. Martin Soderberg, a Partner at private equity firm, Spear Capital joins for more.</p>


Spear Capital’s Soderberg on what makes Africa an attractive investment destination

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<p>The National Bank of Rwanda has said that it is studying the use of central bank digital currencies with plans to issue its own electronic currency. What is not known is whether this is a decision that will materialize anytime soon. Norbert Haguma, Chairman of Rwanda Blockchain Association joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


National Bank of Rwanda researching use of digital currency

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<p>A few days ago, a group of nuclear experts completed a mission to Kenya to assess the country’s readiness to transition towards the use of nuclear energy. Collins Juma, Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Nuclear Power &#038; Energy Agency  joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Is Kenya ready to produce nuclear energy?

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<p>Africa’s existing vaccine market, estimated at $1.3 billion, is expected to reach a value of up to $2.35 billion by 2030, supported by population growth, expanded vaccination and new products being required. Nonetheless, the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative estimates that the continent can currently produce less than one per cent of its vaccine needs. JP Fabri, Founding Partner, Seed Consultancy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Understanding the economics of COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

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<p>Sanlam has conducted its 40th Benchmark Survey. And the latest research has shown the deep impact of Covid-19 on the retirement industry – with suspended contributions, fewer fund members, and a greater focus on wellness. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the key findings is Avishal SeetHeh, Head of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions.</p>


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Sanlam on how COVID-19 has impacted the retirement industry

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<p>Rwanda’s Finance Minister Uzziel Ndagijimana today tables the budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022. In the finance bill, the government had planned to spend $3.8 billion in the next fiscal year, which represents an increase of 9.8 per cent from the previous budget. Angello Musinguzi, Senior Tax Manager at KPMG Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Finmin Ndagijimana unveils $3.8 bn budget, focus on economic recovery,accelerating transformation

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<p>The Food and Agriculture Organisation has raised alarm over what it describes as worsening food security in Nigeria. In a separate report, the World bank says seven million Nigerians were pushed below the poverty line in 2020 while President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that poverty and unemployment has fueled Boko Haram insurgency in the country. Joining CNBC Africa to assess the state of food security in Nigeria is Kola Masha, Managing Director at Babban Gona.</p>


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How rising insecurity threatens food security in Nigeria

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<p>Analysts are projecting that a five-year treasury bond to be oversubscribed but with no significant change in yield rate. Raphael Masumbuko, CEO of Zan Securities joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tanzania: Analysts forecast over-subscription of 5-year bond

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<p>Yesterday, Anchor Capital launched a four-part webinar series, giving an overview of what investors can and should buy offshore &#8211; from developed to emerging markets. Nolan Wapenaar, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Anchor Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Anchor Capital: Where to invest offshore

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<p>PPC’s headline earnings per share plunged 94 per cent for the year ended March. This is compared to the same period a year ago. The cement maker’s results took a knock due to hyper-inflation in Zimbabwe and a depreciation of the Zimbabwean dollar against the rand. PPC CEO, Roland van Wijnen joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


PPC reports 94% plunge in headline earnings due to COVID-19

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<p>On Friday, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, enforced new COVID-19 measures that include a strict lockdown and curfew measures amidst an increase in COVID-19 related deaths in the country. Emmanuel Ainebyona, Senior Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Health, joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Uganda tightens measures amid rise in COVID-19 cases

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<p>Tanzania is now formally working to join the COVAX facility and start its first coronavirus immunization campaign, five months after the COVAX facility disbursed its first consignment of vaccine.</p>


Tanzania to join COVAX facility

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<p>As the world continues to find ways to produce cleaner energy, a company based in the UAE has just completed its first operational solar plant in Africa.</p>


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AMEA Power develops large scale solar plant in Togo

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<p>Ghana has set a very ambitious target of $3billion in Foreign Direct Investment for 2021.</p>


Ghana targets $3bn in FDI flows for 2021

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<p>New data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that global Foreign Direct Investment flows plunged by 35 per cent in 2020 to one trillion dollars. Meanwhile in Africa, FDI flows declined by 16 percent to $40 billion, with sub-Saharan Africa recording a 12 percent decline to $30billion. James Zhan, Director of Investment Division at UNCTAD joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SSA FDI flows down 12% in 2020 as global flows plunge by 35%

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<p>The Botswana Stock Exchange has been looking at ways to attract more listings in order to boost liquidity. BSE CEO, Thapelo Tsheole  joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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IMF puts COVID-19 related condition for Tanzania loan

Spear Capital’s Soderberg on what makes Africa an attractive investment destination

National Bank of Rwanda researching use of digital currency

Is Kenya ready to produce nuclear energy?

Understanding the economics of COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

Sanlam on how COVID-19 has impacted the retirement industry

Finmin Ndagijimana unveils $3.8 bn budget, focus on economic recovery,accelerating transformation

How rising insecurity threatens food security in Nigeria

Tanzania: Analysts forecast over-subscription of 5-year bond

Anchor Capital: Where to invest offshore

PPC reports 94% plunge in headline earnings due to COVID-19

Uganda tightens measures amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Tanzania to join COVAX facility

AMEA Power develops large scale solar plant in Togo

Ghana targets $3bn in FDI flows for 2021

SSA FDI flows down 12% in 2020 as global flows plunge by 35%

Botswana Stock Exchange expects more listings to boost performance, says CEO

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IMF puts COVID-19 related condition for Tanzania loan

Spear Capital’s Soderberg on what makes Africa an attractive investment destination

National Bank of Rwanda researching use of digital currency

Is Kenya ready to produce nuclear energy?

Understanding the economics of COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

Sanlam on how COVID-19 has impacted the retirement industry

Finmin Ndagijimana unveils $3.8 bn budget, focus on economic recovery,accelerating transformation

How rising insecurity threatens food security in Nigeria

Tanzania: Analysts forecast over-subscription of 5-year bond

Anchor Capital: Where to invest offshore

PPC reports 94% plunge in headline earnings due to COVID-19

Uganda tightens measures amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Tanzania to join COVAX facility

AMEA Power develops large scale solar plant in Togo

Ghana targets $3bn in FDI flows for 2021

SSA FDI flows down 12% in 2020 as global flows plunge by 35%

Botswana Stock Exchange expects more listings to boost performance, says CEO

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