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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:07:22Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s private sector growth slowed in July</news:title>
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    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785929501747-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's private sector growth slowed in July]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's private sector showed modest improvement in July, with the latest S&P Global PMI remaining above the 50-point mark as easing inflation and lower fuel costs supported a return to business growth. But weak demand, declining new orders and ongoing supply chain disruptions suggest the recovery remains fragile. So, is this the start of a more sustainable recovery, or are structural challenges still holding the economy back? Joining CNBC Africa is Thea Fourie, Head of Economics & Country Risk: Sub-Saharan Africa at S&P Global Market Intelligence.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785929501747.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>771</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:07:22.542Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785927927391/afreximbanks-new-strategic-leadership-unlocking-east-africas-trade-industrialisation-potential</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:39:29Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Afreximbank&apos;s new strategic leadership: Unlocking East Africa&apos;s trade &amp; industrialisation potential</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Humphrey Newugo, Afreximbank, African Export-Import Bank</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785927927391-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Afreximbank's new strategic leadership: Unlocking East Africa's trade & industrialisation potential]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Africa accelerates its drive toward economic integration, trade-led industrialisation, and value addition - the African Export-Import Bank is strengthening its regional operational leadership. Afreximbank recently announced a series of strategic leadership appointments across three of its regional offices in Africa. Among them Humphrey Newugo, who has been appointed Regional Director, overseeing Afreximbank's operations across 12 countries in the East African Office. He joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785927927391.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785927927391</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>785</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:39:29.527Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785928392248/citrus-growers-association-of-southern-africa-cuts-export-forecast-as-season-peaks-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:37:13Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Citrus Growers&apos; Association of Southern Africa cuts export forecast as season peaks </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Citrus Growers&apos; Association, Boitshoko Ntshabele, Port of Durban</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785928392248-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa cuts export forecast as season peaks ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's citrus export season is at its peak, but the industry is facing growing headwinds. The Citrus Growers' Association has cut its 2026 export forecast, citing weather disruptions, weaker production across key varieties, rising input costs and logistics constraints. With congestion at the Port of Durban and geopolitical tensions disrupting key export markets, what does this mean for one of South Africa's largest agricultural export industries? Joining CNBC Africa is Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO, Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785928392248.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785928392248</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>449</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:37:13.551Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785858075956/jse-hy26-revenue-up-141</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:37:59Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JSE HY26 revenue up 14.1%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, South Africa, CBSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, IPO pipeline, Valdene Reddy, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, JSE, IPO, GNU, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, half-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785858075956-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[JSE HY26 revenue up 14.1%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Valdene Reddy, Chief Executive Officer at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange for more. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785858075956.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785858075956</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>962</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:37:59.114Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785859650793/development-bank-of-southern-africa-backs-lobito-corridor-railway-project</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:22:09Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Development Bank of Southern Africa backs Lobito corridor railway project</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Mpho Mokwele, DBSA, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Mpho Mokwele</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785859650793-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Development Bank of Southern Africa backs Lobito corridor railway project]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more on this is Mpho Mokwele, Group Executive Coverage and Origination, Development Bank of Southern Africa.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785859650793.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785859650793</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>375</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:22:09.871Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785858918585/world-bank-ai-is-a-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-for-developing-economies</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:21:33Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank: AI is a &apos;once-in-a-lifetime&apos; opportunity for developing economies</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Gaurav Nayyar, World Bank, AI</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785858918585-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank: AI is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for developing economies]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa was joined by Gaurav Nayyar, Director: World Development Report, World Bank for more.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785858918585.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785858918585</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>638</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:21:33.335Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785856708536/sustainable-palm-oil-why-africa-must-get-growth-right-from-the-beginning</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:55:35Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sustainable Palm Oil: Why Africa must get growth right from the beginning</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Eli Agbitor, Market Transformation, Sustainable Palm Oil</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785856708536-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Sustainable Palm Oil: Why Africa must get growth right from the beginning]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As global demand for sustainably produced palm oil continues to grow, Africa is emerging as a potential new investment frontier. Kenya remains East Africa's largest palm oil importer, but is now looking to develop more domestic production and capture greater value across the supply chain. The question is whether the right investment, policy and market conditions are in place to make that ambition a reality. And to answer these questions, CNBC Africa are joined by Eli Agbitor, the Head of Africa: Market Transformation at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785856708536.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785856708536</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>671</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:55:35.258Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785855142652/coronation-insurance-revenue-up-148-yy-to-378bn-in-h126</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:26:53Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Coronation Insurance revenue up 14.8% y/y to ₦37.8bn in H1’26</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, half-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Coronation Insurance, Olamide Olajolo</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785855142652-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Coronation Insurance revenue up 14.8% y/y to ₦37.8bn in H1’26]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Coronation Insurance posts a revenue growth of 14.8 per cent year-on-year, rising to 37. 8 billion naira in the first half of this year. In a breakdown of the financial statement, profit after tax rose to 3.13 billion naira while premiums received hit 56 billion naira. The CEO of Coronation Insurance, Olamide Olajolo joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers and how the business is positioning post the industry’s recapitalisation. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785855142652.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785855142652</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>629</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:26:53.148Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785853664818/stears-africa-recorded-64-lp-commitments-into-private-capital-fund-vehicles-in-q226</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:02:13Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stears: Africa recorded 64 LP commitments into private capital fund vehicles in Q2’26</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, capital markets, Michael Famoroti, 64 Limited Partner commitments, private capital fund vehicles, Stears</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785853664818-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Stears: Africa recorded 64 LP commitments into private capital fund vehicles in Q2’26]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa recorded 64 Limited Partner commitments into private capital fund vehicles in the second quarter of this year. That’s according to Stears latest report which shows LP commitment volume reached its highest second-quarter level since 2021, signalling continued LP engagement with African private capital funds. However, disclosed commitment value fell to the lowest second-quarter total in the dataset, partly reflecting a weaker disclosure rate of 30 per cent. Michael Famoroti, Head of Intelligence and Co-Founder of Stears joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785853664818.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785853664818</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>648</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:02:13.466Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785854073349/nigerias-private-sector-growth-slips-to-525-in-july</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:59:50Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria&apos;s private sector growth slips to 52.5 in July</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, capital markets, Purchasing Managers&apos; Index, Standard Bank Group, Abdulazeez Kuranga, PMI, Stanbic IBTC PMI</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785854073349-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's private sector growth slips to 52.5 in July]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 52.5 in July from 53.4 in June, maintaining a sixth consecutive month of private sector expansion above the 50 points. The latest Stanbic IBTC PMI shows stronger customer demand; competitive pricing and new product launches continue to drive new orders. Abdulazeez Kuranga, Regional Economist for West Africa at Standard Bank Group, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the data.
]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785854073349.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785854073349</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>425</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:59:50.547Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785849583423/ellah-lakes-revenue-hits-53386mn-in-h126</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:52:24Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ellah Lakes revenue hits ₦533.86mn in H1’26</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, MTN Nigeria, revenue, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, half-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Chuka Mordi, Ellah Lakes</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785849583423-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Ellah Lakes revenue hits ₦533.86mn in H1’26]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ellah Lakes posts a revenue of 533.86 million naira in the first half of this year. In a breakdown of the financial statement, gross profit stood at 342.4 million in the period under review. The Chief Executive, Chuka Mordi says the first half year was an important period in strengthening the foundations of our business. He highlights the company continues with revenue growth, has completed a major balance sheet restructuring and advanced key operating initiatives across processing and livestock. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack the financial results and near-term growth plans. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785849583423.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785849583423</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>622</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:52:24.333Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785847046675/mtn-nigeria-revenue-up-259-to-3trn-in-h126-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:04:02Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MTN Nigeria revenue up 25.9% to ₦3trn in H1&apos;26 </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, MTN Nigeria, revenue, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, half-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Modupe Kadri</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785847046675-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria revenue up 25.9% to ₦3trn in H1'26 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria has reported a 25.9 per cent growth in its half year revenue to three trillion naira driven by continued strong demand for data services, growth in fintech and digital services among others. Modupe Kadri, the Chief Finance Officer of MTN Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the results. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785847046675.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785847046675</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>617</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:04:02.141Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785843561548/africas-supply-chain-reset</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:57:28Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s supply chain reset</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Ben Farrell MBE, Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply, Ben Farrell</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785843561548-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's supply chain reset]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Procurement has become one of the most strategic functions in business, sitting at the intersection of governance, resilience and long-term value creation. As organisations navigate supply chain disruption, digital transformation and increasing scrutiny around accountability, procurement leaders are being asked to do far more than simply manage costs.
Joining CNBC Africa is Ben Farrell MBE, Global CEO of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785843561548.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785843561548</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>603</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:57:28.781Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785842843844/nedbanks-hy26-heps-up-2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:54:52Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nedbank’s HY26 HEPS up 2%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, half-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Nedbank, Jason Quinn</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785842843844-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nedbank’s HY26 HEPS up 2%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nedbank has delivered a resilient first-half performance, reporting headline earnings of R8.4 billion, broadly flat on last year, despite operating in what it describes as a mixed economic environment. Revenue increased 6 per cent to R38.2 billion, supported by stronger net interest income and non-interest revenue, while a 26 per cent increase in impairments reflects continued pressure on parts of the lending book. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the results and the outlook is Jason Quinn, Chief Executive Officer of Nedbank.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785842843844.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785842843844</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>831</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:54:52.184Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785842816205/south-africas-property-sector-on-long-term-value-creation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:49:25Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s property sector on long-term value creation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, property sector, Redefine Properties, Andrew König</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's property sector on long-term value creation]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's listed property sector is emerging from a challenging few years, but with uncertainty still defining the global investment landscape, the focus has shifted from simply weathering the storm to creating long-term value. From logistics and township economies to energy resilience and changing consumer behaviour, where are the next opportunities for growth? Joining CNBC Africa for more is Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785772754191/south-africas-july-new-vehicle-sales-rose-119-yy</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T16:15:55Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s July new vehicle sales rose 11.9% y/y</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Henry Botha, Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance, new vehicle sales, NVS</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785772754191-poster.0000003.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's July new vehicle sales rose 11.9% y/y]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining  CNBC Africa for more is Henry Botha, Executive for Strategy and Product at Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>414</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T16:15:55.692Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785770624975/ci-leasing-gross-earnings-up-85-yy-to-258bn-in-h126</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:54:58Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>C&amp;I Leasing gross earnings up 8.5% y/y to ₦25.8bn in H1’26</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, half-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, C&amp;I Leasing, Lenin Ugoji</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785770624975-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[C&I Leasing gross earnings up 8.5% y/y to ₦25.8bn in H1’26]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[C&I Leasing posts a gross earnings growth of 8.5 per cent year-on-year, rising to 25.8 billion in the first half of this year. In a breakdown of the unaudited consolidated and separate income statement for the period, profit after tax rose to 1.15 billion naira. Lenin Ugoji, Group Managing Director of C&I Leasing joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers and near-term growth plans.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785770624975.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785770624975</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>673</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:54:58.371Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785770660401/recapitalisation-iei-makes-list-of-43-insurers-meeting-new-capital-threshold</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:45:31Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Recapitalisation: IEI makes list of 43 insurers meeting new capital threshold</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, capital markets, National Insurance Commission, Joyce Odiachi, NIC, International Energy Insurance, Joyce Odiachi</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785770660401-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Recapitalisation: IEI makes list of 43 insurers meeting new capital threshold]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The National Insurance Commission has released the list of 43 insurers that have met the industry's recapitalisation requirements, while eight firms remain under regulatory review. Among the compliant companies is International Energy Insurance, which recently launched its 17.5 billion-naira public offer and reported a first-half year profit after tax of 160 million naira, supported by stronger investment returns despite lower insurance revenue. Joyce Odiachi, Executive Director, Technical at International Energy Insurance joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785770660401.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785770660401</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>544</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:45:31.357Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785770684832/91-payments-virtual-asset-council-signals-regulatory-stakeholders-alignment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:44:51Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>91 Payments: Virtual asset council signals regulatory stakeholders’ alignment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, capital markets, 91 Payments, Pelumi Esho</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785770684832-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[91 Payments: Virtual asset council signals regulatory stakeholders’ alignment]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The CEO and Founder of 91 Payments, Pelumi Esho, says Nigeria’s executive order on virtual assets and establishment of a Council chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria, with the Nigeria Revenue Service and the Securities and Exchange Commission as vice-chairs signals that major stakeholders’ interests are aligned. She notes for the ecosystem, particularly investors this signals stability. She joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785770684832.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785770684832</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>470</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:44:51.013Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785759175719/sp-energy-price-shock-widening-policy-credit-divergence-across-africa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:58:35Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>S&amp;P: Energy price shock widening policy &amp; credit divergence across Africa</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, diesel, gasoline, S&amp;P Global Ratings African Markets Quarterly Highlights, S&amp;P Global Ratings, Samira Mensah</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785759175719-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P: Energy price shock widening policy & credit divergence across Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Rising diesel, gasoline, and shipping fuel costs are weakening fuel demand across most markets, while inflation in countries such as Ghana and Mozambique is approaching growth-sensitive levels. That’s according to S&P Global Ratings African Markets Quarterly Highlights. The report notes energy price shock is widening policy and credit divergence across Africa while growing divergence in local currency yields, led by Egypt, Nigeria, and Ghana points to increasingly differentiated domestic funding conditions. Samira Mensah, Head of Credit and Research for Africa at S&P Global Ratings joins CNBC Africa to unpack the details.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785759175719.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785759175719</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>652</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:58:35.710Z</video:publication_date>
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