CNBC Africa broadcasts WEF 2010 live

5 May 2010

CNBC Africa is crossing live to Tanzania for the 20th World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Dar es Salaam, from 5 - 7 May 2010. The business news channel is providing coverage of WEF, the annual economic, political and business-focused event. The meeting is hosted by Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and explores the theme 'Rethinking Africa's growth strategy'.

Live debate

CNBC Africa's Alishia Seckam will host a live debate on Thursday, 6 May 2010 from 8am CAT on the topic “2010 investment heat map”. Debate participants include: Donald Kaberuka, president, African Development Bank; Preneet Kaur, minister of state for external affairs of India and Nku Nyembezi-Heita, CEO, ArcelorMittal South Africa.

The three-day summit will see participation from governments, businesses and thought leaders from around the world. Discussions will address how African nations are managing relations with key economic partners, with an increasing trend towards greater South-South cooperation. As Africa joins India and China in crossing the billion person mark, its young population, natural resources and market potential are catalysts for significant future growth and development.

Quick and unbiased

“Covering WEF live from Tanzania lives up to CNBC Africa's promise to deliver critical, editorially relevant business content by Africans, from Africa, to the African and international business audience, quick and unbiased,” says Gary Alfonso, MD of CNBC Africa.

Heads of state/government from Africa who have confirmed their participation include Armando Emilio Guebuza, president of Mozambique; Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda; Ali-Ben Bongo Ondimba, president of Gabon; Raila Amolo Odinga, prime minister of Kenya; Hifikepunye Pohamba, president of Namibia; Morgan Tsvangirai, prime minister of Zimbabwe; Boni Yayi, president of Benin; Meles Zenawi, prime minister of Ethiopia and Jacob Zuma, president of South Africa.