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<p>Helium One has raised more than $10 million in subscription after issuing 100 million shares to investors. CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of Helium One, David Minchin for more.</p>


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<p>Even with South Africa&#8217;s retail sales in February surprising on the upside, retailers continue to face operational challenges including persistent supply chain disruptions. To unpack where those pressure points are, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zinathi Gquma spoke with Mohammed Akoojee, the CEO at Imperial Logistics.</p>


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<p>Sub-Saharan Africa will be the slowest growing region in 2021, growing at 3.4 per cent compared to the global average of 6 per cent.</p>


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<p>Ghanaian fintech company, Zeepay has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Zambia’s Mangwee Mobile Money through a private placement. Zeepay which is already active in ten African countries is looking to tap into the Southern African market through this acquisition. The company’s Founder and Managing Director, Andrew Takyi-Appiah joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ghanaian fintech Zeepay acquires 51% stake in Zambia’s Mangwee Mobile Money

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<p>The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will add Sugar and Wheat to its Forex restriction list. This was in a tweet posted on the handle of the apex bank on Friday. Ayodeji Balogun, CEO of AFEX Commodities Exchange and Femi Oladehin, Partner for Investment Banking at Argentil Capital Partners join CNBC Africa to discuss the implications of this story and how it affects Nigeria&#8217;s backward integration plans for these crops.</p>


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Nigeria to add sugar, wheat to FX restriction list

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<p>The state of local pharmaceutical manufacturing is a hot topic in Africa currently with countries working on the most effective and cost efficient ways to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>


How to address lack of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa

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<p>We are all a little uncertain about what the future holds for the entire world once the Covid-19 pandemic ends. In fact none of us really know what our lives will look like once life gets back to normal. Will economies bounce back and if they do, what will they look like? How will they operate? Futures Strategist, John Sanei joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Futurist John Sanei on the world beyond COVID-19

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<p>As investors grapple for opportunities on the global scene, interest in Africa&#8217;s investment opportunities is expected to increase and already the continent is experiencing new interest from venture capitalists, but how can the continent tap into this global venture capital race? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO and Co-Founder of Pariti, Yacob Berhane for more.</p>


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Pariti CEO, Berhane on the growth of venture capital interest in Africa

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<p>Five years after Chase Bank went into receivership, the Central Bank of Kenya has finally given a green light for the bank to be liquidated. The decision followed a recommendation from Chase Bank’s receiver-manager, the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) to liquidate the lender. For this and an analysis of Kenya&#8217;s market performance, CNBC Africa spoke with Solomon Kariuki, Investment Analyst at Cytonn.</p>


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<p>A number of countries have already set targets, or committed to do so, for reaching net zero emissions on timescales compatible with the Paris Agreement temperature goals.</p>


Standards Chartered Bank: Why African businesses are struggling to meet energy transition targets

Standard Chartered Bank: Why African businesses are struggling to meet energy transition targets

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<p>Starting a fashion brand during the current covid-19 pandemic is not only a brave move but a bold one but that did not stop the creation of Yambee baby, a brand focusing on children&#8217;s fashion needs. CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO and Founder Nicola K Magera for more.</p>


How this Rwandan entrepreneur launched a fashion brand during COVID-19

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<p>Vodacom is offering its customers the ability to “get it now” or “pay for it later”.</p>


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Vodacom customers can now buy fast food on credit, here’s how

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<p>A quarter into the year, what does Mr Anthony “small caps&#8221; Clark makes of the sector? He joins CNBC Africa for a chat about the gems in the often overlooked sector.</p>


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<p>A big bet on the circular economy could offer Africa enormous opportunities, a new report published by the World Economic Forum indicates.</p>


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Circular economy: A multi-million dollar opportunity for Africa?

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<p>In recent years Nigeria’s retail sector has been faced with currency depreciation, economic recession and the on-going Covid-19 pandemic all of which have left their mark on the industry. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how players within Nigeria’s retail industry can scale the fallout of these macro headwinds is Paul Alaje, Senior Economist at SPM Professional.</p>


How to position Nigeria’s retail sector for growth post-COVID-19

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<p>Ahead of the Coinbase’s listing on the Nasdaq this week, the CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC that regulation is one of the biggest risks when it comes to the cryptocurrency business. He said that the Crypto guys just want to be treated on a level playing field with traditional financial services. Is this possible? Can the rebel be tamed? Joining CNBC Africa to discuss crypto regulation is Brandon Topham, Divisional Executive for Enforcement at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.</p>


Cryptocurrency regulation in SA: What you need to know

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<p>Mulondo Daniel, Ugandan Representative for Binance Africa Affiliates joins CNBC Africa to explore opportunities that the crypto boom could open up on the African continent.</p>


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Helium One shares oversubscribed

Imperial Logistics CEO on how supply chains were impacted by COVID-19

IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa to see slowest regional growth in 2021

Ghanaian fintech Zeepay acquires 51% stake in Zambia’s Mangwee Mobile Money

Nigeria to add sugar, wheat to FX restriction list

How to address lack of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa

Futurist John Sanei on the world beyond COVID-19

Pariti CEO, Berhane on the growth of venture capital interest in Africa

CBK approves Chase Bank liquidation

Standard Chartered Bank: Why African businesses are struggling to meet energy transition targets

How this Rwandan entrepreneur launched a fashion brand during COVID-19

Vodacom customers can now buy fast food on credit, here’s how

Small-cap stocks have been outperforming in 2021. Here’s why

Circular economy: A multi-million dollar opportunity for Africa?

How to position Nigeria’s retail sector for growth post-COVID-19

Cryptocurrency regulation in SA: What you need to know

Crypto in Africa: Exploring the opportunities

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Helium One shares oversubscribed

Imperial Logistics CEO on how supply chains were impacted by COVID-19

IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa to see slowest regional growth in 2021

Ghanaian fintech Zeepay acquires 51% stake in Zambia’s Mangwee Mobile Money

Nigeria to add sugar, wheat to FX restriction list

How to address lack of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa

Futurist John Sanei on the world beyond COVID-19

Pariti CEO, Berhane on the growth of venture capital interest in Africa

CBK approves Chase Bank liquidation

Standard Chartered Bank: Why African businesses are struggling to meet energy transition targets

How this Rwandan entrepreneur launched a fashion brand during COVID-19

Vodacom customers can now buy fast food on credit, here’s how

Small-cap stocks have been outperforming in 2021. Here’s why

Circular economy: A multi-million dollar opportunity for Africa?

How to position Nigeria’s retail sector for growth post-COVID-19

Cryptocurrency regulation in SA: What you need to know

Crypto in Africa: Exploring the opportunities

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