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The Weekly Beat by Mansa

Welcome to The Weekly Beat by Mansa with your hosts Arnold Segawa, Maggie Mutesi and Dumi Jere. Every Monday morning, we will be bringing you all the info on Africa’s big finance and economic stories.

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Is China really the problem?

Is China really the problem?

China donated a  US$140 million building to Zimbabwe,  that will become home to the country's parliament. The gift is am... Read more

11 Jul 2022

13mins

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South Africa in the dark

South Africa in the dark

South Africa is facing its worst power cuts - as the national utility company struggles to meet the country's electricit... Read more

4 Jul 2022

14mins

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Is the Commonwealth and equals organisation?

Is the Commonwealth and equals organisation?

Whereas many may argue that the Commonwealth is about maintaining a colonial past - giving Britain more power over count... Read more

27 Jun 2022

15mins

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Reflecting on the relevance of CHOGM

Reflecting on the relevance of CHOGM

As  Commonwealth heads of government meet in Kigali this week, we reflect on the past commitments - and look at opportun... Read more

20 Jun 2022

14mins

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Conferences, a new catalyst for growth in Africa?

Conferences, a new catalyst for growth in Africa?

The Africa CEO forum is back - after two years of virtual meetings due to the COVID19 pandemic. In this episode, we look... Read more

13 Jun 2022

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AU meets with Russian President, Tracking the AFCFTA, Is the continent becoming a victim of the Russia-Ukraine war?

AU meets with Russian President, Tracking the AFCFTA, Is the continent becoming a victim of the Russia-Ukraine war?

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A possible global recession?

A possible global recession?

The World Bank has warned that Russia's war in Ukraine and its impact on food and energy prices could trigger a global r... Read more

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In conversation with the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, Ms. Rebeca Grynspan

In conversation with the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, Ms. Rebeca Grynspan

The Ukraine-Russia war has caused a global food and energy crisis  threatening  the wellbeing of millions people. On thi... Read more

23 May 2022

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The future of work in Africa

The future of work in Africa

70% of the workforce will be working remotely by 2025,  according to a Forbes report, and this trend is expected to cont... Read more

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Jet fuel Shortages in Africa

Jet fuel Shortages in Africa

Nigerian airlines have called off a plan to ground domestic flights due to a shortage of fuel while in South Africa, the... Read more

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