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<p>Gauteng Economic Development MEC, Parks Tau has tabled his budget for the 2021/ 2022 and his focus is the recovery of businesses after the Covid-19 pandemic. Tau has zoomed in on Critical infrastructure in the province, as well as the Township Economic Revitalization Programme which has been allocated R250 million. He joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


MEC Parks Tau outlines robust plans to revitalize Gauteng’s economy post-Covid-19

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<p>The face of Africa and global economies are expected to look very different post the Covid-19 pandemic. Standard Bank Group Chief Economist, Goolam Ballim joins CNBC Africa to share his perspective on how Africa will look.</p>


Standard Bank’s Ballim on how vaccine nationalism is weighing on Africa’s recovery

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<p>Naspers reported a jump in earnings that the group called the strongest to-date. Group Chief Financial Officer, Basil Sgourdos joins CNBC Africa to break down the numbers.</p>


Naspers reports 23% jump in FY group revenue

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<p>Once more, Kenya has tapped into the international credit market to raise $1billion in a 12-year Eurobond. This is the fourth sovereign debt to be floated by the country since 2014. CEO of Callstreet Research and Analytics, George Bodo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya issues a fourth Eurobond

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<p>The Bank of Uganda Monetary Policy Committee meeting of June 2021 has decided to reduce the Central Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points to 6.5 per cent according to the Statement read by the Governor, Economist, Patrick Tutembe spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


BoU cuts rates to historic lows due to COVID-19

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<p>Rwanda’s economy grew by 3.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, a huge rebound from the fourth quarter last year when the country’s economy had contracted by 0.6 per cent. Is this a sign of economic recovery? Jean Claude Mwizerwa, Director of Economic Statistics at the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda’s economy grew by 3.5% in first quarter of 2021

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<p>One of the characteristics we have been accustomed to when it comes to cryptocurrency is high volatility. However, we have seen more and more institutional investors buying into this investment. On today’s Crypto Corner, we will be having a conversation on the investment principles that you should consider when investing on the crypto market. Tino Mombo, Actuarial Analyst at Novare Actuaries &#038; Consultants joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s what you need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

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<p>The Johannesburg Stock Exchange was one of the sponsors that hosted the inaugural two-day South Africa Tomorrow Investor conference &#8211; that is ending today. We do know the economic disruption that Covid-19 has caused. And investment is needed to accelerate South Africa’s economic recovery. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what came out of the conference is Valdene Reddy, the Director of Capital Markets at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.</p>


JSE’s Valdene Reddy unpacks key takeaways from the South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference

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<p>Eat Green is a bridge between farmers and consumers in what seems to be an ever-growing competitive agriculture value chain entrant, but how does it differ? Ornella Bisamaza, CEO and Co-founder of Eat Green Trading.</p>


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Eat Green Trading sees positive response in Rwanda, eyes Africa expansion

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<p>Ghana’s economic growth slowed marginally to 3.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year when compared with the 3.3 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2020. Courage Kingsley Martey, a Senior Economist at Databank says the general picture for 2021 favors a recovery above the pandemic growth level but most likely below pre-pandemic growth levels. He joins CNBC Africa for more on Ghana first quarter economic performance.</p>


Ghana’s economy slows marginally to 3.1% in first quarter

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<p>With countries around the world tightening and loosening lockdown restrictions, workers in many sectors have been left with little or no income. One such sector is the performing arts. Well, the Henley Business School says it has the answer: teach musicians to have an entrepreneurial mindset! Joining CNBC Africa for more is Barry van Zyl, Chairperson of the Henley Africa Alumni Community.</p>


Henley: Why creatives should develop an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate pandemic

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<p>South Africa is working towards boosting its vaccine manufacturing capacity as the country battles the third wave of the pandemic. Biovac established 17 years ago to build local vaccine manufacturing capability, says there still a lot of work to be done.  Dr Morena Makhoana, CEO of the Biovac Institute.</p>


Biovac Institute on Africa’s readiness to  manufacture Covid-19 vaccines

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<p>The Capital Markets Authority in Kenya yesterday announced that Cytonn Investments is not a licensed and approved entity. On their part, Cytonn Investments termed the announcement as malicious and at attempt by the regulator to distant itself from the real estate fund that has operated for more than 8 years. So, what is really going on, and where does this leave the investors? CNBC Africa spoke with the CEO of Callstreet Research and Analytics, George Bodo for more.</p>


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Inside the Cytonn, CMA woes

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<p>The Bank of Uganda this week officially unveiled a regulatory sandbox to help financial technology companies develop new products and services. The country’s financial sector regulator said it will provide oversight to enable startups to create financial solutions in a controlled environment. Silver Kayondo, Technology Lawyer, joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Uganda’s Central Bank unveils first regulatory sandbox to boost fintech innovation

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<p>As Africa finds itself in the midst of a third wave, the vaccine roll-out is picking-up speed. Almost 12 million people are now fully vaccinated; however, it is still less than one percent of Africa’s population.Joining CNBC Africa for more is Doctor Thierno Balde, Programme Manager for Operational Partnerships at the World Health Organisation in Africa.</p>


Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave

Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave, says WHO

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<p>South Sudan is seeking to ramp up oil output and build refining capacity in an enduring effort to revive the country’s economy. Economic Analyst, Akol Dok joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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South Sudan, Sudan reach agreement to increase oil output

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the growth of the Africa tech health sector with an increase in digital adoption, one company that has largely benefited from this is Rockethealth Uganda, CNBC Africa is joined by the Co-founder and Director of Medical Concierge, Davis Musinguzi for more.</p>


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MEC Parks Tau outlines robust plans to revitalize Gauteng’s economy post-Covid-19

Standard Bank’s Ballim on how vaccine nationalism is weighing on Africa’s recovery

Naspers reports 23% jump in FY group revenue

Kenya issues a fourth Eurobond

BoU cuts rates to historic lows due to COVID-19

Rwanda’s economy grew by 3.5% in first quarter of 2021

Here’s what you need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

JSE’s Valdene Reddy unpacks key takeaways from the South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference

Eat Green Trading sees positive response in Rwanda, eyes Africa expansion

Ghana’s economy slows marginally to 3.1% in first quarter

Henley: Why creatives should develop an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate pandemic

Biovac Institute on Africa’s readiness to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines

Inside the Cytonn, CMA woes

Uganda’s Central Bank unveils first regulatory sandbox to boost fintech innovation

Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave, says WHO

South Sudan, Sudan reach agreement to increase oil output

Uganda’s Rocket Health seeks to tap into growing telemedicine market

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Reuters

MEC Parks Tau outlines robust plans to revitalize Gauteng’s economy post-Covid-19

Standard Bank’s Ballim on how vaccine nationalism is weighing on Africa’s recovery

Naspers reports 23% jump in FY group revenue

Kenya issues a fourth Eurobond

BoU cuts rates to historic lows due to COVID-19

Rwanda’s economy grew by 3.5% in first quarter of 2021

Here’s what you need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

JSE’s Valdene Reddy unpacks key takeaways from the South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference

Eat Green Trading sees positive response in Rwanda, eyes Africa expansion

Ghana’s economy slows marginally to 3.1% in first quarter

Henley: Why creatives should develop an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate pandemic

Biovac Institute on Africa’s readiness to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines

Inside the Cytonn, CMA woes

Uganda’s Central Bank unveils first regulatory sandbox to boost fintech innovation

Africa in the midst of a COVID-19 third wave, says WHO

South Sudan, Sudan reach agreement to increase oil output

Uganda’s Rocket Health seeks to tap into growing telemedicine market

News Tips

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