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<p>Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has carried out what they call the first livestock yield gap assessment that models potential three-fold productivity gains across developing countries. Their research suggests that using a combination of interventions to improve livestock yields could contribute to achieving targets set in the Livestock Master Plans, which are currently in place in countries like Ethiopia and Rwanda. Mario Herrero, Chief Research Scientist at the CSIRO joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


CSIRO’s Mario Herrero on how to improve livestock productivity in SSA

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<p>The time we are living in can we easily dubbed as the age of the crypo currency. Virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Coinbase are booming and seem to be on the rise in value. But how are these currencies doing locally? And is there really a future of Crypto in Africa?  Well South African born, global crypocurrency exchange, Luno says it has added almost a million new South African customers during 2020 and over 250,000 so far this year. Marcus Swanepoel, Founder and CEO of Luno joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Coinbase flotation a ‘watershed moment’ for crypocurrencies

Coinbase flotation a ‘watershed moment’ for crypocurrencies, says Luno CEO Swanepoel

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<p>Last week, the UK banned travellers from Kenya, except UK nationals, citing that Kenya’s Covid-19 certifications for travellers had been faulty. Kenya Airways retaliated by suspended passenger flights between Kenya and the UK. Economist, Odhiambo Ramogi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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What’s next for Kenya, UK after travel ban?

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<p>On April 2nd, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund approved a three year financing package of $2.34 billion to support Kenya&#8217;s next phase of the COVID-19 response.</p>


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IMF approves $2.34bn funding for Kenya

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<p>Ethiopia is seeking to restructure its debt to ensure it has access to the markets for more capital in coming the years. After the announcement, made on the 29th of Jan, Fitch Ratings downgraded the nation’s credit and warned of an increased risk of default. Moreover, yields on Ethiopia’s $1 billion of 2024 Eurobonds soared to nine-month highs after the government’s decision. CNBC Africa spoke with Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman at FairFax Africa Fund joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Unpacking Ethiopia’s debt restructuring plan

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<p>Concept retail store, the House of Nala was launched last week, housing the designs of some of the most well-known Pan-African designers. With the impact of Covid-19 and retail moving to the digital sphere, we want to find out &#8220;what is the business case of opening a physical store in these times?&#8221; Doctor Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Founder of African Fashion International, Co-Founder of the Motsepe Foundation &#038; a Chancellor at the University of Cape Town joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Moloi-Motsepe: How this concept store is empowering African fashion designers

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<p>Capitec Bank has reported a 27 per cent fall in headline earnings per share for the year ended February. This is from the prior comparable period. The bank has however, more than doubled its final dividend, from the previous year. Capitec Bank CEO, Gerrie Fourie joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Why Capitec is concerned about international telcos

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<p>The microfinance sector plays a key role to finance Rwanda’s economic development. The sector serves 4 million account holders, mostly in rural areas and small and medium sized enterprises. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has stalled the growth. Aimable Nkuranga, Executive Director of the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda joins CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu for more.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic impacted Rwanda’s microfinance sector

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<p>For millions of people unable to access the internet, the pandemic has created a digital divide as it has exposed the uneven access to Information and communication technologies. David Gold, CEO of VIR joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


VIR CEO calls for elevated access to the internet to bridge digital divide

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<p>Less than 2 per cent of the population in Africa have so far been vaccinated compared to the more than 60 per cent in some of the major economies, a challenge largely attributed to an array of factors, but could privatisation of this vaccine&#8217;s rollout speed up the access for many on the continent? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of Mpharma, Gregory Rockson for more.</p>


Mpharma CEO Gregory Rockson on why he believes vaccine rollouts should be privatised

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<p>Pan African fintech software provider Appzone has concluded a 10-million-dollar Series A round led by CardinalStone Capital Advisers.</p>


Pan African fintech Appzone raises $10mn to fund expansion

Pan-African fintech Appzone raises $10mn to fund expansion

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<p>As we anticipate the early results from the Republic of Benin&#8217;s April 11th Presidential elections later today, Moody&#8217;s says the credit challenges remain for the small West African country, and they include political and social tensions. Moody&#8217;s also notes that the country&#8217;s economy is relatively undiversified and is vulnerable to external shocks stemming from Nigeria. Aurelien Mali, Vice President and Sovereign Analyst at Moody’s joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Moody’s: Benin’s credit challenges remain

Moody’s: Benin’s credit challenges remain, include political & social tensions

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<p>Twitter has opened its African Headquarters in Ghana. It is also the social media company’s first office on the continent.</p>


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Twitter picks Ghana as its headquarters for Africa

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<p>Mining production figures are out and the industry has recorded a gain. According to Stats SA, production was up 0.8 per cent year-on-year in February this year. That&#8217;s an 3.8 per cent jump from January. Stats SA says the mining of Iron ore and manganese ore are to thank for this slight jump, while coal and gold were the big losers. Henk Langenhoven, Chief Economist at the SA Minerals Council joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


A gain for SA mining in February

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<p>The African Continental Free trade Area, is a signature achievement of African leaders unparalled in recent times. It creates a common market for Africa&#8217;s 55 territories with a combined spending power in excess of $3.5 trillion dollars. Most economic experts have warned that there will be no bonanza unless there is complete buy-in from the private sector. Kweku Bedu-Addo, Chief Executive Officer Standard Chartered Southern Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Standard Chartered’s Bedu-Addo discusses the private sector’s key role in AfCFTA success

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<p>The Democratic Republic of Congo holds around 70 per cent of the world’s reserves of cobalt and is also the largest producer, accounting for over 70 per cent of cobalt mine supply in 2020. More than 70 per cent of the world’s cobalt is produced in DRC, and 15 to 30 per cent is produced by artisanal and small-scale mining. Yves Kabongo, Managing Partner at KBG Capacity joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Digging deeper into the state of cobalt mining in the DRC

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<p>The Kenya shilling has gained ground against the US dollar over the past few days. This is as forex markets react to sentiments concerning an impending disbursement, in tranches, of the $2.34 billion aid package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Kenya’s coffers. Economic Analyst, Reginald Kadzutu joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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CSIRO’s Mario Herrero on how to improve livestock productivity in SSA

Coinbase flotation a ‘watershed moment’ for crypocurrencies, says Luno CEO Swanepoel

What’s next for Kenya, UK after travel ban?

IMF approves $2.34bn funding for Kenya

Unpacking Ethiopia’s debt restructuring plan

Moloi-Motsepe: How this concept store is empowering African fashion designers

Why Capitec is concerned about international telcos

COVID-19: How the pandemic impacted Rwanda’s microfinance sector

VIR CEO calls for elevated access to the internet to bridge digital divide

Mpharma CEO Gregory Rockson on why he believes vaccine rollouts should be privatised

Pan-African fintech Appzone raises $10mn to fund expansion

Moody’s: Benin’s credit challenges remain, include political & social tensions

Twitter picks Ghana as its headquarters for Africa

A gain for SA mining in February

Standard Chartered’s Bedu-Addo discusses the private sector’s key role in AfCFTA success

Digging deeper into the state of cobalt mining in the DRC

What’s behind the Kenya shilling’s sharp appreciation?

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CSIRO’s Mario Herrero on how to improve livestock productivity in SSA

Coinbase flotation a ‘watershed moment’ for crypocurrencies, says Luno CEO Swanepoel

What’s next for Kenya, UK after travel ban?

IMF approves $2.34bn funding for Kenya

Unpacking Ethiopia’s debt restructuring plan

Moloi-Motsepe: How this concept store is empowering African fashion designers

Why Capitec is concerned about international telcos

COVID-19: How the pandemic impacted Rwanda’s microfinance sector

VIR CEO calls for elevated access to the internet to bridge digital divide

Mpharma CEO Gregory Rockson on why he believes vaccine rollouts should be privatised

Pan-African fintech Appzone raises $10mn to fund expansion

Moody’s: Benin’s credit challenges remain, include political & social tensions

Twitter picks Ghana as its headquarters for Africa

A gain for SA mining in February

Standard Chartered’s Bedu-Addo discusses the private sector’s key role in AfCFTA success

Digging deeper into the state of cobalt mining in the DRC

What’s behind the Kenya shilling’s sharp appreciation?

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