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      <video:description><![CDATA[In its latest sector report, global credit rating agency Moody's highlights that financial metrics across Kenyan commercial banks continue to show robust improvement. Despite lower asset yields in a falling interest-rate environment, bank profitability remains strong — driven by a steep drop in funding costs, lower loan-loss provisions, and a rebound in credit growth. While asset quality is improving, high non-performing loan ratios and heavy exposure to government debt remain persistent challenges for the sector.
Joining CNBC Africa to break down these numbers and what they mean for the wider East African economy is Christos Theofilou, Vice President at Moody's Ratings.
]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790853692985/investing-in-africas-children</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:09:59Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investing in Africa&apos;s children</news:title>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790853692985-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in Africa's children]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Africa continues to confront food insecurity and malnutrition, King Letsie III of Lesotho is calling for greater investment, stronger partnerships and sustained political commitment to improve nutrition outcomes across the continent. CNBC Africa's Editor-in-Chief, Godfrey Mutizwa, spoke to King Letsie III of Lesotho, the African Union Nutrition Champion and World Bank Human Capital Project Champion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:09:59.758Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790851984501/gearing-up-for-the-future-of-work</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:29:07Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gearing up for the future of work</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gearing up for the future of work]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Ntebogeng Mokgakala-Fleischmann, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching & Learning at Tshwane University of Technology.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7790851984501.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:29:07.681Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790851159832/south-africa-factory-activity-recovers-after-winter-slump</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:04:10Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa factory activity recovers after winter slump</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, ABSA Purchasing Managers&apos; Index, ABSA PMI, Miyelani Maluleke</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790851159832-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa factory activity recovers after winter slump]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's private sector is showing some signs of life, with the ABSA Purchasing Managers' Index moving back above the 50-point mark in September after three months of contraction. But with activity still weak and cost pressures rising, we're looking at whether this marks the beginning of a broader recovery in the sector and joining CNBC Africa for this conversation is Miyelani Maluleke, Senior Economist, ABSA CIB.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>439</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:04:10.417Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790783220148/zambias-central-bank-delivers-shock-rate-cut</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:14:19Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zambia&apos;s Central Bank delivers shock rate cut</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, South Africa, CBSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Bank of Zambia, Musenge Komeki, monetary policy, Stanbic Bank Zambia, Zambia</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Zambia's Central Bank delivers shock rate cut]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Bank of Zambia today bucked the global trend and unveiled a much larger than expected 250-basis-point interest rate cut, saying inflation was well anchored and expected to remain near the bottom of its target range. The central bank lowered its monetary policy rate to 10.75 per cent from 13.25 per cent, whereas economists polled by Reuters had predicted a 25bps cut. Joining CNBC Africa for further analysis of the monetary policy decision is Musenge Komeki, Head of Sales: Global Markets Division, Stanbic Bank Zambia. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>508</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:14:19.045Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790781853877/zimbabwe-economic-update</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:00:54Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zimbabwe economic update</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Africa, South Africa, CBSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, capital markets, Tinashe Mukogo, Money &amp; Moves, Zimbabwe</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790781853877-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe economic update]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Bank of Zambia today bucked the global trend and unveiled a much larger than expected 250-basis-point interest rate cut, saying inflation was well anchored and expected to remain near the bottom of its target range. The central bank lowered its monetary policy rate to 10.75 per cent from 13.25 per cent, whereas economists polled by Reuters had predicted a 25bps cut. Joining CNBC Africa for further analysis of the monetary policy decision is Musenge Komeki, Head of Sales: Global Markets Division, Stanbic Bank Zambia. 
]]></video:description>
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      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7790781853877</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>742</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:00:54.125Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790781285762/capitec-hy26-heps-up-19</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:39:38Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Capitec HY26 HEPS up 19%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, South Africa, CBSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Graham Lee, Capitec</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790781285762-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Capitec HY26 HEPS up 19%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Capitec delivered a record profit and dividend in the first half of its 2026 financial year, with headline earnings up 19 per cent to R9.5 billion and its interim dividend also rising 19 per cent. South Africa's biggest bank by clients also lifted its revenue as it continues to benefit from strong fee and commission income. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers is Capitec CEO, Graham Lee.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>425</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:39:38.238Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790780356426/kenyas-banks-their-government-debt-habit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:33:02Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenya&apos;s banks &amp; their government debt habit</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Jubilee Asset Management, Paul Kariuki</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790780356426-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya's banks & their government debt habit]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Paul Kariuki, Investment Analyst and Dealer at Jubilee Asset Management argues that while the system is not facing an immediate crisis, the concentration of bank assets in government debt is something that deserves closer attention. He joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7790780356426</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>621</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:33:02.854Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790778538832/nigeria-at-66-transformation-next-step-after-stabilisation-adi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:29:50Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria at 66: Transformation next step after stabilisation - Adi</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Emerging markets, capital markets, Bongo Adi, Lagos Business School, manufacturing, Nigeria independence</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790778538832-poster.0000019.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria at 66: Transformation next step after stabilisation - Adi]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence tomorrow, the economy is showing signs of stabilisation, with GDP growth at 4.43 per cent in Q2’26, inflation easing and foreign exchange reserves nearing an 18-year high. But income per capita remains under pressure, with population growth limiting gains from headline GDP growth, while manufacturing contributes less than 8 per cent of GDP and direct investment accounted for just 1.3 per cent of Q1 capital inflows. Professor Bongo Adi of Lagos Business School joins CNBC Africa to assess Nigeria’s economic progress and priorities for the next phase. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>1101</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:29:50.994Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790777367972/will-risk-appetite-power-crypto-rally-in-october</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:48:13Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will risk appetite power crypto rally in October?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Emerging markets, capital markets, Ayotunde Alabi, Luno, Ether, crypto</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790777367972-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Will risk appetite power crypto rally in October?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Bitcoin has nearly erased its losses for the year, while Ether has also staged a significant recovery. With stocks at record highs and investors showing renewed appetite for risk, the big question heading into October is whether crypto can build on this momentum. Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno joins CNBC Africa for more on what to expect next.]]></video:description>
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      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7790777367972</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>489</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:48:13.291Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790771113716/asiko-energy-completes-5500mt-lpg-propane-terminal-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:51:54Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Asiko Energy completes 5,500mt LPG &amp; propane terminal </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, petrol market, Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Propane, Asiko Energy, Felix Ekundayo</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790771113716-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Asiko Energy completes 5,500mt LPG & propane terminal ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Asiko Energy has completed its 5,500 metric tonnes Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Propane terminal as it expands its domestic gas utilisation and infrastructure with operational commencement billed for later this year. At the completion ceremony in Lagos, Felix Ekundayo, the Managing Director of Asiko Energy, says works are ongoing as the energy company targets 30,000 cubic meters Liquefied Natural Gas terminal, making a tri-fuel hub. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>391</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:51:54.158Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790770387378/environmental-compliance-ghana-intensifies-oversight-of-mining-sector</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:40:46Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Environmental compliance: Ghana intensifies oversight of mining sector</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, mining sector, Ghana Environmental Protection Authority, Cyril Azobu, PwC Nigeria</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790770387378-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Environmental compliance: Ghana intensifies oversight of mining sector]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority is intensifying oversight of the mining sector, issuing a pre-closure notice to Chinese-owned Cardinal Namdini Mining and taking action against other operators over environmental compliance. The move comes as governments across West Africa tighten measures around illegal mining, while Nigeria and the U.S. seek to attract investment into Nigeria’s estimated $700 billion mineral resources and Ghana focuses on rebuilding foreign exchange reserves following irregular gold shipments. Cyril Azobu, Partner and Mining Leader at PwC Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for more on these developments.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7790770387378.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7790770387378</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>446</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:40:46.247Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790768024802/france-south-africa-deepen-trade-and-investment-ties</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:10:30Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France, South Africa deepen trade and investment ties</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Luthando Vuba, Standard Bank Group, France, AFCFTA</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790768024802-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[France, South Africa deepen trade and investment ties]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Luthando Vuba, Executive Head: International Trade, Business & Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7790768024802.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7790768024802</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>503</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:10:30.669Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790766765356/south-africas-infrastructure-delivery-gap-under-the-spotlight</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:06:14Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s infrastructure delivery gap under the spotlight</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Zeph Nhleko, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Peter Barnard, Cox Yeats, DBSA</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790766765356-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's infrastructure delivery gap under the spotlight]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Economies in Africa are in desperate need of sustainable economic growth, and infrastructure is the silver bullet. The Development Bank of Southern Africa emphasises that infrastructure is the continent's missing link; to growth, jobs and prosperity. Joining CNBC Africa for a conversation on practical solutions, on closing infrastructure delivery gaps and unlocking opportunities for growth is Zeph Nhleko, Chief Economist, Development Bank of Southern Africa and Peter Barnard, Partner at Cox Yeats. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7790766765356.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7790766765356</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>783</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:06:14.059Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7790763499129/building-shock-resilient-trade-systems-across-africa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:58:13Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Building shock-resilient trade systems across Africa</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Allen Sophia Asiimwe, TradeMark Africa, fuel, food, fertiliser, Iran War</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7790763499129-poster.0000016.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Building shock-resilient trade systems across Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Recent disruptions to global shipping and the wider geopolitical tensions around the Middle East have once again exposed just how quickly events far beyond Africa's borders can affect the price and availability of fuel, food, fertiliser and other essential goods.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how Africa can build a trade system that is fundamentally less vulnerable when that crisis arrives is Allen Sophia Asiimwe, Deputy CEO and Chief of Programmes at TradeMark Africa.
]]></video:description>
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