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      <news:title>African banks in hot pursuit of Kenya’s profits face tough local rivals</news:title>
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      <news:title>South Africa’s Takealot swings to first full-year profit as revenue tops $1 billion</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:11:10Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allen-Ratzlaff: Inequality threatens the global economy</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Allen-Ratzlaff: Inequality threatens the global economy]]></video:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:43:08Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title> Murray &amp; Roberts completes R1.27bn mining deal</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Murray & Roberts completes R1.27bn mining deal]]></video:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:43:01Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Luya: Food inflation, input costs remain key challenges for Nigeria&apos;s agricultural sector</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Luya: Food inflation, input costs remain key challenges for Nigeria's agricultural sector]]></video:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:28:00Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Redefining African wealth: Intergenerational shifts &amp; sustainable finance</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Bongiwe Gangeni, Standard Chartered, private wealth</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Redefining African wealth: Intergenerational shifts & sustainable finance]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa is home to a growing pool of private wealth, and with that comes a significant opportunity to channel more capital into the continent's growth story. But as a new generation of investors emerge, expectations around how wealth is created, managed and invested are changing. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss what this means for the future of wealth management and investment in Africa is Bongiwe Gangeni, Standard Chartered's Head of Wealth & Retail Banking for EMEA. ]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T14:54:28Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ghana equities to see selective bargaining in H2&apos;26 </news:title>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T14:50:30Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>What Pencom&apos;s 2026 operational roadmap means for Nigeria</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[What Pencom's 2026 operational roadmap means for Nigeria]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's National Pension Commission has unveiled a comprehensive operational roadmap for the 2026 fiscal year, outlining reforms aimed at expanding pension coverage, improving service delivery, accelerating digital enrolment and strengthening compliance across the Contributory Pension Scheme. The commission is also targeting nine million transport workers, children and Nigerians in the diaspora as part of efforts to deepen pension inclusion. Oguche Agudah, Managing Partner at HRISP Partners, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T13:09:24Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>S&amp;P: Persistent inflationary pressures to weigh on emerging markets </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P: Persistent inflationary pressures to weigh on emerging markets ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global Ratings expects the persistent inflationary pressures to weigh on most emerging markets in the coming months, driven by higher costs for refined energy products and food. In its third quarter Outlook for Emerging Markets, the ratings agency expects central banks to maintain or increase interest rates to combat these rising costs. Elijah Oliveros-Rosen, Chief Economist for Emerging Markets at S&P Global Ratings, joined CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782734699105/bitcoin-recovers-after-hitting-21-month-low-</loc>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T12:25:54Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bitcoin recovers after hitting 21-month low   </news:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Bitcoin recovered from a 21-month low of $58,075 last week after gaining 0.7 per cent today but below the 60-thousand-dollar mark on the back of weak crypto market sentiment. Is the market heading for a deeper correction as investors retreat from risky assets? Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more on the outlook for the crypto market as Nigeria’s Senate passes a bill to regulate cryptocurrency trading and safeguard investors. 
 
]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782733086168/gulf-tensions-us-iran-to-renew-technical-talks-on-ceasefire-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:53:39Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gulf tensions: US-Iran to renew technical talks on ceasefire </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Cowry Asset Management, Johnson Chukwu, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Iran war, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: US-Iran to renew technical talks on ceasefire ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Iran and the U.S have agreed to pause their attacks and renew technical talks on Tuesday in Qatar regarding the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz as well as talks on all areas of the memorandum of understanding. Meanwhile, Nigeria has drawn down 1.5 billion dollars from a 5 billion dollars financing facility arranged with the First Abu Dhabi Bank. Johnson Chukwu, CEO of Cowry Asset Management, joins CNBC Africa to discuss these stories. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782732082166/is-nature-botswanas-next-big-economic-asset-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:45:32Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Is nature Botswana&apos;s next big economic asset? </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Is nature Botswana's next big economic asset? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Botswana is looking beyond diamonds as it seeks to diversify its economy and unlock new sources of growth. The country's Environment and Tourism Minister argues that Botswana's natural capital — from the Okavango Delta to its wildlife and protected areas — could become a major economic driver, generating jobs, investment and tourism revenue while supporting conservation efforts. Joining CNBC Africa is  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Abigail Khumoyame. ]]></video:description>
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      <news:title>African startups drive growth in emerging deep-tech sector</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[African startups drive growth in emerging deep-tech sector]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa is producing an increasing number of science and research-led innovations, yet many struggle to make the journey from the laboratory to commercial success. Open Startup is marking its 10-year anniversary with the launch of The Science Road, an initiative aimed at helping deep-tech ventures become investment-ready and scale globally. Joining CNBC Africa is Houda Ghozzi, Founder and CEO of Open Startup.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782731207749/south-african-private-equity-investment-gains-momentum-amid-improving-outlook</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:20:52Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South African private equity investment gains momentum amid improving outlook</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Capitalworks, Chad Smart, private equity fund, International Finance Corporation, IFC</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African private equity investment gains momentum amid improving outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Capitalworks today launched its fourth South African-focused private equity fund, targeting commitments of around R5.8 billion. The fund has already secured backing from a range of local and international investors, including a commitment of up to R1.3 billion from the International Finance Corporation. The launch of course, comes at a time when investor sentiment towards South Africa appears to be improving and we see opportunities emerging within the country's mid-market private sector. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Chad Smart, Founder and CEO of Capitalworks. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>496</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:20:52.897Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782730623489/invicta-holdings-reports-1-rise-in-fy26-heps</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:16:43Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Invicta Holdings reports 1% rise in FY26 HEPS</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, Invicta Holdings, Steven Joffe</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Invicta Holdings reports 1% rise in FY26 HEPS]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Invicta Holdings today reported a mixed set of annual results. Revenue rose 4 per cent and headline earnings per share increased 1 per cent. However, profit for the year declined 36 per cent. The group says it's completed a key acquisition during the year and also maintained a strong balance sheet. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the performance, the operating environment, and the outlook for the business is the CEO of Invicta Holdings, Steven Joffe. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>499</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:16:43.064Z</video:publication_date>
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