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CNBC Africa’s Terryanne Chebet caught up with Anita Kittoe, Team Lead, Oye Bags & Clothing at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair in Cairo.

Intra-Africa Trade Fair: A unique platform to boost small businesses

As the World rapidly moves towards adoption of Artificial Intelligence, questions linger whether Africa has the capability to leverage on AI? 

How African countries can use AI to advance economies 

Proper implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market is set to unlock huge economic opportunities for airlines across Africa. CNBC Africa spoke to Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer, Airlines Association of Southern Africa for more. 

Airlines body roots for faster implementation of SAATM 

Good governance and effective leadership were some of the key issues that headlined this year’s African Leadership Annual Network forum in Kigali. Ecobank CEO, Jeremy Awori joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Banking sector leaders in Kigali for African Leadership Network forum 

Zambia is betting big on digitalization as a sure bet to drive accelerated economic growth for the country. 

Zambia inks deal with Rwanda to set up ICT hub in Lusaka  

African countries have been urged to seize the opportunity presented with industrialization which could see the continent’s GDP grow by 20 per cent. 

Africa Investment Forum roots for more domestic capital raising 

The worst flooding has hit Somalia killing 29 people and forced more than 300,000 to flee their homes. CNBC Africa speaks to Leyla Ugbaad, Senior Producer, Radio Ergo  to get the latest on this unfolding story. 

Climate change crisis rocks Somalia as floods wreak havoc 

As local currencies continue to face pressures as the US dollar keeps with its stance what are the economic growth prospects for the East African region. 

East African market watch 

Security threats are having a huge impact on business continuity with businesses projected to witness far more threats in 2024. 

World security report paints wobbly outlook for businesses

The push for the renewal of the Africa trade program, also dubbed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) continues to elicit mixed reactions across regional trade circles. 

AGOA renewal hangs on the wire as trade program draws to a close 

CNBC Africa is joined by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers and Stephen Ruzibiza, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Private Sector Federation to understand more on the investment opportunities.

Dubai International Chamber seeks expansion into EA markets

Venture capital funding in the African start-up ecosystem has steadily declined in 2023, experts are worried about the future of the once fast-growing sector. How is the ecosystem prepared particularly now amidst global shocks?

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