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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Sustainable Palm Oil: Why Africa must get growth right from the beginning]]></video:title>
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        <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>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785853664818/stears-africa-recorded-64-lp-commitments-into-private-capital-fund-vehicles-in-q226</loc>
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        <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>
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        <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.
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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.
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        <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>
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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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        <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: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>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785770660401/recapitalisation-iei-makes-list-of-43-insurers-meeting-new-capital-threshold</loc>
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        <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>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785770684832/91-payments-virtual-asset-council-signals-regulatory-stakeholders-alignment</loc>
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        <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>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785759175719/sp-energy-price-shock-widening-policy-credit-divergence-across-africa</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[OPEC+ approves 188,000 bpd oil output increase for September]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[OPEC+ approves an oil production quota increase over the weekend of around 188,000 barrels per day from September. The September increase finishes the phased rollback of a 1.65 million barrels per day supply cut originally agreed in 2023, when the group still included the United Arab Emirates, which left OPEC in May. Meanwhile, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2025 Balance of Payments Report shows that crude oil export receipts drop 14 per cent year-on-year to $31.54 billion in 2025, even as crude production rose significantly over the period. Kola Karim, Chairman, Shoreline Group joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>648</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:06:46.899Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785756046378/south-africa-moves-towards-independent-grid-operator</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785756046378-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa moves towards independent grid operator]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa spoke with Eskom Chairman, Mteto Nyati for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>920</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:57:16.979Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785754305611/hulamin-surges-as-metals-shine</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785754305611-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Hulamin surges as metals shine]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Hulamin today came out with its half year results for the six months to the end of June 2026. Revenue increased 2 per cent to R7.2 billion, while headline earnings per share jumped 400 per cent, supported by higher aluminium prices. The group says it has largely resolved the operational challenges that weighed on performance in the second half of 2025 and is now steadily ramping production towards its upgraded plant's design capacity. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack those results is Hulamin CEO, Mark Gounder. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>597</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:20:33.423Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785754930460/south-africas-manufacturing-sentiment-dropped-to-468-in-july</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785754930460-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing sentiment dropped to 46.8 in July]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa unpack the numbers is Andiswa Nondudule, Economist, Absa CIB. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785754930460.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785754930460</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>385</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:13:31.105Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785753608447/nairobi-securities-exchange-h1-performance-market-expansion-outlook</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785753608447-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nairobi Securities Exchange H1 performance & market expansion outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[In Kenya, the Nairobi Securities Exchange has seen steady progress in recent years, including the return of major public offerings, market structure reforms such as single-unit share trading, and targeted initiatives to widen retail engagement. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this and more is David Wainaina, Head of Trading, Data and Analytics at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. 

]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>534</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:04:40.207Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785520145772/how-endurance-sport-shapes-executive-leadership-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785520145772-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[How endurance sport shapes executive leadership ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The 19th of July 2026, was a big day for MTN's Chief Technology and Information Officer, Charles Molapisi. He completed the L'Étape du Tour de France – the Tour de France, for non-professional athletes. With this achievement under his belt; we are having a conversation with him, on the parallels between endurance sport and business strategy. He joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>803</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:23:15.725Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785512509441/safricas-financial-sector-conduct-authority-cracks-down-on-high-risk-misconduct-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785512509441-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[S.Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority cracks down on high-risk misconduct  ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Financial Sector Conduct Authority, has published its fourth annual regulatory actions report, for the 2025/26 financial year. 678 investigations were finalised during the period; as resources were channeled towards, the greatest risk to financial customers and confidence in the financial sector. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight; is Sanele Magazi, Senior Manager for Enforcement at the FSCA.
]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785512509441.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785512509441</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>809</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:04:10.244Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785509536461/ghana-begins-new-phase-after-completing-imf-credit-programme</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785509536461-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Ghana begins new phase after completing IMF credit programme]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund, Ruben Atoyan, says Ghana's macroeconomic gains are becoming increasingly durable, supported by fiscal adjustment, stronger macroeconomic fundamentals and structural reforms, with the focus now shifting from stabilisation to building resilience and sustaining private sector-led growth. This comes after the brettonwood institution completed the sixth and final review of Ghana's $3 billion Extended Credit Facility programme. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785509536461.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785509536461</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>658</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T15:14:24.696Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785508261577/nigeria-insurers-await-naicom-as-recapitalisation-deadline-ends-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785508261577-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria insurers await NAICOM as recapitalisation deadline ends ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's insurance recapitalisation deadline comes to an end today as insurers await the final verdict from the National Insurance Commission on the list of fully compliant operators. Ayokunle Olubunmi, Head of Financial Institutions Ratings at Agusto & Co, joins CNBC Africa to examine the recapitalisation journey. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785508261577.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785508261577</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>562</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:58:44.841Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785506648512/gold-on-track-for-first-monthly-rise-since-february</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785506648512-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Gold on track for first monthly rise since February]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Gold drop about one percent  to a trading range of $4,000 an ounce as the U.S. dollar regains footing, but on track to post its first monthly rise since February as investors pare back rate hike bets after the Federal Reserve meeting this week. Nere Emiko, Vice Chair at Kian Smith Refinery joins CNBC Africa for more dynamics shaping the market.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785506648512.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785506648512</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>512</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:24:43.927Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785500857889/is-nigeria-addressing-structural-challenges-impacting-growth-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785500857889-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Is Nigeria addressing structural challenges impacting growth? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A report by the African Development Bank says that Nigeria's structural challenges have continued to impact rapid economic growth, noting that recent reforms have stabilized key macroeconomic indicators. Meanwhile, former president of the World Bank, David Malpass believes Nigeria’s long-term growth prospects depend on structural reforms, including currency stabilisation and unification among others. Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of CFG Advisory, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785500857889.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785500857889</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>1042</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:08:41.060Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785502397679/unpacking-barriers-to-growth-for-south-african-businesses</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785502397679-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Unpacking barriers to growth for South African businesses]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[For years, the conversation around business growth has centred on access to capital. But as mid-sized businesses scale, many are finding that their biggest challenge isn't raising money, it's managing the complexity that comes with growth. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this shift and what it means for businesses and commercial banks is Mike Naidoo, CEO, FNB Commercial Enterprise Banking.  ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785502397679.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785502397679</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>465</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:56:01.698Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785499483707/the-evolution-of-the-hiring-process-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785499483707-poster.0000025.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[The evolution of the hiring process ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As part of our poll this week, we asked our audience whether hiring practices have become more difficult in today's job market. For many job seekers, landing a role now means navigating multiple rounds of interviews, skills assessments, AI screening tools and lengthy recruitment processes- with no guarantee of securing the job. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the state of recruitment in the modern world of work is Natashia Moosa, Commercial Manager, Workforce Staffing Middle East & Africa.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785499483707.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785499483707</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>892</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:47:43.021Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785494759992/ebrd-backs-kenyan-small-businesses-with-100mn-financing-facility</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785494759992-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[EBRD backs Kenyan small businesses with $100mn financing facility]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Small and medium enterprises are often called the backbone of Kenya's economy, yet access to affordable credit remains one of their greatest hurdles. Addressing this gap, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a landmark $100 million loan facility to KCB Bank Kenya Limited.
Joining CNBC Africa today to unpack what this means for local businesses and the EBRD's broader rollout in Sub-Saharan Africa is Heike Harmgart, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. 
]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785494759992.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785494759992</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>634</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-31T10:56:57.575Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785428243778/mozambiques-key-lending-rate-unchanged-at-925-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785428243778-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Mozambique's key lending rate unchanged at 9.25% ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Bank of Mozambique joined the major central banks, this month; as it stood pat on rates. For the third consecutive time; Mozambique's central bank, kept its benchmark interest rate steady, at 9.25 per cent. This, even with the inflation risks, posed by the Middle East War. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that decision is Celio Hamide, Head of Global Market Sales for Mozambique, at Standard Bank.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785428243778.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785428243778</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>640</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-30T16:56:10.920Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785424126567/moniepoint-digital-finance-expanding-access-for-africas-businesses</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785424126567-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Moniepoint: Digital finance expanding access for Africa's businesses]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Moniepoint says it now supports more than 20 million businesses and individuals each month with payments, banking, credit, cross-border and business management solutions. According to the company's latest Impact Report, it processes more than $250 billion in annual digital payment transaction value and continues to expand financial inclusion through technology, SME financing and digital infrastructure. Ross Strike, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations at Moniepoint, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the company's growth strategy and the evolving digital finance landscape in Africa.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785424126567.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785424126567</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>478</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-30T15:30:13.848Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785423238949/afdb-west-africas-growth-to-remain-resilient-in-2026</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785423238949-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[AfDB: West Africa's growth to remain resilient in 2026]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[West Africa's economy is projected to remain one of Africa's fastest-growing regions, according to the African Development Bank in its West Africa Economic Outlook 2026. The report projects regional growth of 4.7 per cent in 2026, supported by agriculture, mining, hydrocarbons and infrastructure investment, while highlighting the need to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation, deepen financial markets and mobilise long-term capital to finance sustainable development. Marcellin Ndong Ntah, Lead Economist for West Africa at the African Development Bank Group, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report's findings and the region's outlook.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785423238949.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785423238949</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>592</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-30T15:21:24.137Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785422442736/is-nigeria-becoming-a-more-investable-market-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785422442736-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Is Nigeria becoming a more investable market? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria recorded 10.4 billion dollars in capital importation in the first quarter of 2026, up 83.8 per cent year-on-year, but 95.1 per cent was portfolio investment, while FDI accounted for only 1.3 per cent. Experts have asked if Nigeria becoming a more investable market, or are investors simply chasing high yields? Samuel Oyekanmi, Chief Research Officer at Norrenberger joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785422442736.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785422442736</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>735</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-30T15:17:26.856Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785413296221/can-lagos-development-plan-achieve-a-1trn-economy-by-2052-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785413296221-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Can Lagos development plan achieve a $1trn economy by 2052? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's sub national, Lagos State hopes to grow its economy to between $800 billion and $1 trillion over the next 26 years under the Lagos State Development Plan 2052. How feasible is the target? Johnson Chukwu, the CEO of Cowry Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785413296221.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785413296221</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>650</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-30T12:34:14.848Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785410484509/wgc-investment-demand-falls-as-gold-price-momentum-softens</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785410484509-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[WGC: Investment demand falls as gold price momentum softens]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Gold prices may have cooled from the record highs seen earlier this year, but demand remains resilient. The World Gold Council's latest Gold Demand Trends report shows central bank buying strengthened in the second quarter, while Asian investors continue to underpin the market despite softer ETF flows. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what's driving demand and what investors should expect in the second half of the year is Juan Carlos Artigas, Global Head of Research, World Gold Council.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785410484509.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7785410484509</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>406</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-07-30T11:44:09.966Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785337803477/valterra-platinum-hy26-heps-up-17-fold</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7785337803477-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Valterra Platinum HY26 HEPS up 17 fold]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Valterra Platinum saw a number of tailwinds, in the interim period ended June. Some key benefits, being an 85 per cent acceleration in the realised dollar basket price, a four fold increase in core profit, and headline earnings per share surging 1634 per cent. CNBC Africa is joined by Craig Miller, CEO of Valterra Platinum for more.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7785337803477.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Okomu Oil Palm revenue down 3.6% on headwinds in H1'26 ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigerian agricultural enterprise, Okomu Oil Palm has reported a 3.6 per cent decline in its revenue in the first half of 2026 as a decline in domestic palm oil sales driven by persistent import-driven competitive pressures impacted Crude Palm Oil prices. Graham Hefer, Managing Director of Okomu Oil Palm, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the result. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7785332018256/what-does-the-future-hold-for-ghana-post-imf-programme</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[What does the future hold for Ghana post IMF programme?]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria employers call for suspension of increase in pension contribution ]]></video:title>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-07-29T12:41:23.726Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[African Youth Survey: Young people more optimistic about future despite economic pressures]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A new African Youth Survey paints a picture of a generation that's more optimistic about the continent's future than at any point since the pandemic. But while confidence is recovering, young Africans are making it clear that optimism alone isn't enough — they want jobs, cleaner government, greater political inclusion and leaders who deliver tangible results. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these findings further is Ivor Ichikowitz, Founder & Commissioner, African Youth Survey.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa advances plans for continental credit rating agency]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this further is Misheck Mutize, Lead Expert, African Peer Review Mechanism.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-07-29T12:07:59.959Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[ Gold as an investment strategy ]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Alexforbes H2 asset allocation and bond outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Uncertainty continues to rule, in the markets. From global equities influenced by the Middle East war and mega AI stock valuations; to South African markets operating around a low growth environment, with increased confidence; but a constrained consumer. Joining CNBC Africa with insight, on how Alexforbes is navigating this environment; is Mandisa Zavala, Head of Asset Allocation at Alexforbes.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-07-28T16:49:35.392Z</video:publication_date>
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