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The annual inflation rate in Rwanda edged up to 31% in March 2023, from a five-month low of 30.3% in the prior month.  Ted Kaberuka, Economist and  Partner at Centrix Group returns to the podcast to discuss measures being taken to bring down that  number  to below 8% by the end of the year.

Jean Hurbert Ishimwe Nkurayija of Kashireshi joins us.  He opens up about working in a space and country that has its foot forward in the innovation space and also what it means to develop tech solutions with an African perspective

There is an uptick in the inflation rate in Rwanda.  Latest data shows the annual inflation rate in Rwanda edged up to 31% in March 2023, from a five-month low of 30.3% in the prior month. Ted Kaberuka Economist and  Partner at Centrix Group joins us for this episode to highlight the factors influencing the  uptick in inflation.

The Ugandan government  is working to grow export revenue especially in Africa.  One of the steps it is  taking is strengthening  ties with South Africa and working to remove non tariff barriers. The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo on  how to achieve the growth in export revenue by USD 6BN over the next 5 years. 

More and more roles are being created where having the skills to draw valuable insights from large data sets is imperative.  Which for many has left them with the question: what are some of the considerations that one should take into account when planning to upskill yourself to better prepare for the demands of the data driven workforce? Micheal Nyitekega Program Director at Refactory at Clark In...

We are back with another episode of Meet the CEO.  Sandrah Asimwe returns to the podcast, this time as the  award winning CEO of Ecoville Ug. She walks us through what it means being a pioneer in her field and why we should all be working towards a more sustainable lifestyle. 

One of the biggest hurdles the private sector has had to deal with is access to finance. Large firms tend to benefit more from bank financing than SMEs do, as their track record and scale reduce their risk profile.  Smaller, newer companies and those in the informal sector often face higher borrowing costs, if they are able to borrow at all.   Damalie Ssali, the Programs Director at Private Sector...

Ayambe Zero CEO Alex Kalanda returns to the podcast to expound on issues in the climate change ecosystem.  Today he expounds more on what a carbon footprint is. 

Climate change has become one of the most pivotal conversations of our time, Alex Kalanda, the Ayambe Zero CEO joins us for this episode  to expound on the work done to ensure it is not just a buzzword but a concept that can be understood even at the grass-root level.

Stanbic Uganda posted  Profit After Tax of Ush. 366 billion in the year 2022 representing year-on-year growth of 33 per cent.. Customer deposits grew by 6.8 percent year on year to Ush 6.1 trillion from Ush 5.7 trillion; net loans and advances rose to Ush. 4.1 trillion from Ush.3.7 trillion while total assets grew by 3.9 percent to Ush. 9.0 trillion. Andrew Mashanda, Chief Executive of Stanbic Uga...

US Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off Africa trip.  Her itinerary  includes three nights in Ghana, two nights in Tanzania, and one in Zambia.  In Ghana she pledged more than $100 million (€ 93 million) in an aid package to the country. She said she was "very excited about the future of Africa," adding that she would be discussing issues like increasing food security, climate change,...

At the start of this month,A French civil court dismissed a fast-track lawsuit brought by campaigners against energy major TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) over its oil projects in Uganda and Tanzania, saying the case should be examined in depth in a standard trial. Under the suit filed in 2019, six French and Ugandan activist groups had accused the company of failing to protect people and the environment...

The Bank of South Sudan has increased the Central Bank Interest Rate by 300 bps from 12 per cent to 15 per cent. Akol Dok, Managing Partner at Orus, joins us for this episode to discuss this key decision further

In the past few weeks, Safaricom’s share price has been on a free fall, causing panic.  The giant telco lost as much as  32.3 percent off that price valuation. Solomon Kariuki - Equities and Fixed Income Analyst .AIB-AXYS Africa joins us for this episode to discuss the performance of the Safaricom share price and the possible effects on the Nairobi Stock Exchange?

We really look forward to Fridays. We bring you another Episode of Meet the CEO. Albert Munyabugingo, CEO of Vuba Vuba joins us for this episode. He discusses what it takes to build a thriving e-commerce business and why its important transaction charges take the downward trend  

South African opposition, The Economic Freedom Fighters called for a national shutdown to protest against rolling blackouts and pressure President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.  There were sporadic disruptions, including some road closures, and some stores shut their doors, mainly in the city centers where marches were held. Tsholofelo Diale, analyst with the KFinancial joins to shed more light on wh...

Industry and businesses have been principal beneficiaries of academic outcomes developed in educational  institutions and research laboratories. Ultimately, the global society benefits from this joint effort of the non-profit institutions and for-profit businesses.  But this synergy is often not given due recognition and appreciated in a tangible manner by the society in general.  Dev Chamroo Seni...

The Airport Carbon Accreditation Annual Report 2021-2022 was released last week showcasing the remarkable carbon management progress made by accredited airports in Africa. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa saw a remarkable growth rate of 38% in airport participation, with 22 accredited airports across 13 countries.

Uganda Securities Exchange has been working on more ways to diversify the financial offering on the exchange.  This the Chief Executive Officer Paul Bwiso believes will go a long way in seeing more funds raised through the exchange. One of their focus areas is the commodities exchange. Paul Bwiso explains why its taking time to

Government ministries, agencies and departments have more often than not been accused of operating in silos. This has led to the duplication of mandates and the wastage of resources.  But experts say this is more an issue of policy incoherence. 

Susan Nava founder and CEO of Beyond Impala Avenue.

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a driving factor for decision making as investors tackle more environmentally conscious consumers and more strict environmental laws.  This for many means doing business through the lens of the The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  with a focus on environmental performance, science commercialization and adoption of the highest levels of ESG standards and...

Green Economic Zones offer private sector investors an opportunity to invest in sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and sustainable industrial practices.  On the sidelines of the Economic Mkutano under the theme “Unlocking private sector opportunities from Green Economic Zones. We have a discussion with  Tesha Antoinette Programme Director - Textile and Apparel...

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the prices of maize meal would soon drop to KSh 1. According to him, progress had been made as regards the harmonising of prices of essentials to make them affordable for the common citizenry.

Some of the biggest hurdles exporters face include  limited access to finance ( high costs of borrowing, limited post-shipment financing,) low production volumes, high international market entry related costs, generic loans backed by strong collateral. Estelle Uwizeye,Manager Exports and Manufacturing PortFolio at the Development Bank of Rwanda, joins us expound on the The Export Growth Fund (EGF)...