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<p>Kenya&#8217;s Capital Markets Authority confirms that Cytonn Investments is not a licensed and approved entity.</p>


Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority confirms Cytonn Investments  is not a registered entity

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<p>Ghana and Rwanda are looking to deepen their trade relations after concluding a forum between the Ghana Investment Promotion Council and Rwanda investors. On the sidelines of the forum, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fiona Muthoni spoke to the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, who says the current minimal trade between both countries provides an avenue for better trade collaborations.</p>


GEPA’s Dentu on what makes Rwanda attractive to investors

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<p>Oil prices have been on the rise this quarter with Brent reaching an over two-year high on Monday. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, flagged off the construction of the ten-billion-dollar Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas train 7 project that aims to harness the over 600 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves in the country. Uchenna Minnis, Managing Director of Howard Minnis Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria bets on gas with  $10bn NLNG train 7 project

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<p>The U.S Federal Open Market Committee maintained an accommodative monetary policy at its meeting on Wednesday with no signal of tapering.</p>


Is there a slowdown in Nigeria’s corporate bond market?

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<p>How peaceful is the world? The 2021 Global Peace Index has dropped by 0.06 per cent, making this the 9th time that global peace has deteriorated. The index by the Institute for economics and peace says the economic impact of violence cost the global economy $14.96 trillion . Joining CNBC Africa for more  is Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa at the Institute for Economics and Peace.</p>


IEP: Here’s how much violence

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

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<p>Business Unity South Africa is among the business groups that have paid tribute to former Eskom Chair Jabu Mabuza, who died yesterday. In statement, BUSA President, Sipho Pityana said The passing of Mabuza is tragic, devastating and a great loss for business and South Africa. He joins CNBC Africa to reflect on the life of Mabuza.</p>


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BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of  Jabu Mabuza

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<p>Having opened her high commission in Ghana just before the covid-19 pandemic, Rwanda is looking at tapping into the west African nation&#8217;s growth in fields like tourism, investment and the education sector. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fiona Muthoni had a conversation with Rwanda&#8217;s Ambassador to Ghana, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira on the plans to deepen collaboration between the two countries.</p>


Rwanda-Ghana partnership: What’s in it for Kigali?

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<p>Ethiopia’s economy is expected to expand by 8.7 per cent in the 2021/22 fiscal year, more than the 8.5 per cent previously forecast, according to the budget speech read on Tuesday. It comes as the country announces it will spend $12.95 billion in the same fiscal year. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman, Fairfax Africa Fund, spoke to CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu for more.</p>


Ethiopia’s economy projected to grow 8.7% in 2021/22

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<p>Kenyan real estate firm, Optiven Group is poised to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange even as it sets eyes on the region. CEO of Optiven Group, George Wachiuri, joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Real estate firm Optiven Group to list on the NSE

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<p>South Africa&#8217;s mining industry has been thrown in some tailwinds in the recent while. Higher commodity prices have sweetened profits, and last week President Ramaphosa increased the threshold for electricity self-generation for companies to 100 megawatts. The proof of the good environment for mining was seen in the first quarter GDP numbers, with mining being one of the biggest drivers for economic growth. Joining CNBC Africa for a conversation on the mining landscape in South Africa is Neal Froneman, the CEO at Sibanye-Stillwater.</p>


Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction

Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction, says Sibanye CEO

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<p>Recently Kenya’s treasury told parliament that the government had advanced a loan of Ksh 654 million to Equity Bank, a statement refuted by the lender.</p>


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Equity Bank CEO breaks down the company’s  first half performance

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<p>The World Bank has approved three billion dollars in funding for vaccination in 32 countries, 15 of which are in Africa. As African stakeholders explore ways to recover from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC Africa takes a look at how African nations can build resilient health care systems with Dr Dumani Kula, Chief Operating Officer for Africa at Evercare Group.</p>


How African nations can build resilient healthcare systems post-COVID-19

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<p>Reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman says the wisest investment decision he has made has been in real estate. The Nigerian-born American professional fighter told CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor that he plans to create opportunities for young Nigerians to excel in his chosen sport.</p>


UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on his wisest investment decision

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<p>Pollution and decreasing carbon emissions is a global challenge with countries working on ways to make a smaller carbon footprint.</p>


Renaissance Capital: How  the EU carbon tariffs could  impact African economies

Renaissance Capital: How  the proposed EU carbon tariffs could  impact African economies

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<p>Tomorrow is Youth Day in South Africa and over 43per cent of the country&#8217;s young people are unemployed. Well, a company called SAPIN suggests property is the answer to this problem.  They insist their plan will ensure that more black South Africans own land, and use their land to create generational wealth. Andrew Walker, CEO and Founder The SA Property Investors Network joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector

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<p>In a bid to become a carbon-neutral economy by 2050, the Rwandan government has embarked on a project to scale up electric motorbikes in the country through the process of retrofitting. The project holds benefits not just for the environment but also for moto-taxi operators who depend on the motorcycles for a living.</p>


Rwanda plans to scale up electric motorbikes to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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<p>Corporate tax is a tax rate that every company has to pay to the government. Almost much every country in the world has that tax with the level of taxation determined at the local level. However, US President Joe Biden’s administration proposes a shift of that model. How does that affect Africa?  Carlos Lopes, Professor at the Mandela School, University of Cape Town spoke to CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu for more.</p>


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Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority confirms Cytonn Investments is not a registered entity

GEPA’s Dentu on what makes Rwanda attractive to investors

Nigeria bets on gas with $10bn NLNG train 7 project

Is there a slowdown in Nigeria’s corporate bond market?

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of Jabu Mabuza

Rwanda-Ghana partnership: What’s in it for Kigali?

Ethiopia’s economy projected to grow 8.7% in 2021/22

Real estate firm Optiven Group to list on the NSE

Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction, says Sibanye CEO

Equity Bank CEO breaks down the company’s first half performance

How African nations can build resilient healthcare systems post-COVID-19

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on his wisest investment decision

Renaissance Capital: How the proposed EU carbon tariffs could impact African economies

SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector

Rwanda plans to scale up electric motorbikes to achieve carbon neutrality goals

How will Biden’s proposed global corporate tax affect Africa?

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Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority confirms Cytonn Investments is not a registered entity

GEPA’s Dentu on what makes Rwanda attractive to investors

Nigeria bets on gas with $10bn NLNG train 7 project

Is there a slowdown in Nigeria’s corporate bond market?

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

BUSA President, Pitjana reflects on the life of Jabu Mabuza

Rwanda-Ghana partnership: What’s in it for Kigali?

Ethiopia’s economy projected to grow 8.7% in 2021/22

Real estate firm Optiven Group to list on the NSE

Lifting self-generation threshold is a step in the right direction, says Sibanye CEO

Equity Bank CEO breaks down the company’s first half performance

How African nations can build resilient healthcare systems post-COVID-19

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on his wisest investment decision

Renaissance Capital: How the proposed EU carbon tariffs could impact African economies

SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector

Rwanda plans to scale up electric motorbikes to achieve carbon neutrality goals

How will Biden’s proposed global corporate tax affect Africa?

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