In Business Africa

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In Business Africa
Created byBBC Africa for BBC World News
Presented by Nancy Kacungira
Lerato Mbele
Country of origin Nigeria
South Africa
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsStudio B, Broadcasting House, London
Running time26 minutes
Original release
Network BBC World News
Release1 February 2019 (2019-02-01) 
present
Related
Africa Business Report
Focus on Africa

In Business Africa is a BBC news programme broadcast on BBC World News globally and on local partner channels of the BBC in African countries. [1] The programme is presented by Nancy Kacungira in Lagos, Nigeria and Lerato Mbele in South Africa. [2] The programme gives an indepth look at the economic trends shaping the African continent, with interviews, discussions and informative features about different business topics in Africa. [3] [4] [5]

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Presenters

Current

YearsPresenterCurrent role
2019–present Nancy Kacungira Main Presenter
Lerato Mbele

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