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SSA sees decline in remittances as COVID-19 bites

By CNBC
27 Jun 2020 | 10:47 am |

The World Bank estimates that the economic crisis brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lock-downs across the world could lead to a 19.7 per cent drop in remittances. Michael Kent, Founder and CEO of Azimo joins CNBC Africa for more.

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