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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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        <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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        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Laurus Africa say they expect a selective second half in the Ghana equities market, while noting the positive drivers witnessed in the first half of the year. Mac-Jodan Narteh, Senior Research Associate at Laurus Africa, joins me for a focus on the market. ]]></video:description>
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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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        <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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        <video:title><![CDATA[Bitcoin recovers after hitting 21-month low   ]]></video:title>
        <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. 
 
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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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        <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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        <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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        <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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        <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: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:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Stock of the Week: Standard Bank]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more analysis is Craig Metherell, Equity Analyst, Denker Capital. 
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's tyre market: Challenges & opportunities]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nduduzo Chala, Executive Manager of the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Ebola outbreak tests global response systems]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling what has become the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 1,100 confirmed cases and nearly 300 deaths. Unlike previous outbreaks, this one is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there is currently no licensed vaccine or approved treatment. As the disease spreads across borders and global health agencies race to contain it, the crisis is raising fresh questions about pandemic preparedness and the financing of emergency response. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Dr. Emanuele Capobianco, Director of Global Health Security at Gavi. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782483516898/is-nigerias-cawthorne-crude-next-big-bet-in-global-oil-market</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Is Nigeria’s Cawthorne crude next big bet in global oil market?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Nigerian National Petroleum Company issues a tender inviting bids for the new Cawthorne oil grade. Meanwhile, UN's International Maritime Organization has paused planned evacuation of sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship passing through the waterway was attacked. Ayodele Oni, Partner at Bloomfield Law Practice joins CNBC Africa for more on this and other developments shaping the domestic energy market.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:35:08.112Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782476375129/is-africa-ready-to-capitalise-on-friend-shoring-opportunities</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Is Africa ready to capitalise on friend-shoring opportunities?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Geopolitical fragmentation is increasing interest in “friend-shoring” and supply chain diversification, creating opportunities for African economies to attract investment to manufacturing, logistics, agricultural processing, and renewable energy. Is the continent ready to further capitalise on the opportunities? Obiora Madu, Director-General of the African Center For Supply Chain joins CNBC Africa for more on this and outlook for intra-African trade for the rest of this year.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:36:07.139Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782473838899/inside-the-business-of-football-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Inside the business of football ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Marks Maponyane, Former Bafana Bafana Striker for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782474524150/imf-approves-immediate-disbursement-of-8328mn-to-cte-divoire</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[IMF approves immediate disbursement of $832.8mn to Côte d'Ivoire]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The IMF has completed the final reviews of Côte d'Ivoire's lending and climate programmes, unlocking an immediate 832.8-million-dollar disbursement. The Fund says the country met all programme targets, cut its fiscal deficit to the WAEMU ceiling and improved its debt outlook. To discuss what this means for Côte d'Ivoire's economy and the broader West African region, CNBC Africa is joined by Samuel Mathey, President of the African Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Regional economic integration takes centre stage at SACU Summit]]></video:title>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:39:47.242Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[African Bank business & commercial unit drives advance growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Zweli Manyathi, Interim Group CEO, African Bank joins CNBC Africa to unpack the company’s numbers. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782402213352.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>639</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:00:06.524Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782400632782/reshaping-the-future-of-mining-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782400632782-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Reshaping the future of mining ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Mark Cutifani, Director and Executive Advisor, and former CEO at Anglo American for this discusson. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>799</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:43:47.377Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782397216578/will-capital-credit-growth-dividends-drive-banking-sectors-next-rally</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782397216578-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Will capital, credit growth & dividends drive banking sector’s next rally?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Fresh capital injections, evolving regulations, resilient earnings and lingering asset-quality concerns are shaping the outlook for Nigeria's banking sector. As investors assess the opportunities and risks ahead, Muyiwa Oni, Regional Head, Equity Research for West Africa at Standard Bank Group joins CNBC Africa to explore whether banks can sustain growth, reward shareholders and navigate a changing regulatory landscape in the second half of this year.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>745</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:49:25.042Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782397715344/flood-alert-how-prepared-are-nigerian-states</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782397715344-poster.0000004.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Flood alert: How prepared are Nigerian states?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigerian authorities have issued fresh flood warnings for 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory between June 22 and July 5 as the rainy season intensifies. States identified as facing critical flood risks include Lagos, Bayelsa and Enugu, raising concerns over displacement, infrastructure damage and economic losses. The warning comes as the National Economic Council approved 83.2 billion naira for flood mitigation and climate-related emergencies. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the flood warnings and Nigeria's broader climate adaptation challenges is Desmond Majekodunmi, Founder of LUFASI Nature Park. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782397715344.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>308</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:41:18.896Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782395247494/nigerias-parliament-passes-state-police-bill-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782395247494-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's parliament passes State Police Bill ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's parliament has passed the bill seeking to establish state police in the country, bringing an end to the decades-long argument about decentralising the country’s policing structure. Monday Ubani, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Electoral Reforms Committee notes that Nigeria has taken a bold and historic step toward restructuring its internal security architecture in a manner more consistent with the principles of federalism. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782395247494.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>290</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:06:19.213Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782388514706/hormuz-65-out-of-75-vulnerable-economies-exposed-to-oil-shock-unctad-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782388514706-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Hormuz: 65 out of 75 vulnerable economies exposed to oil shock - UNCTAD ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A new UN Trade and Development report warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly raise energy costs for the world's most vulnerable economies. The report estimates that 65 of 75 vulnerable economies are net oil importers, exposing nearly one billion people to higher fuel prices and adding more than 20 billion dollars to annual import bills. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the report is Carlos Razo, Chief, Innovation And Research UN Trade and Development. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782388514706.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782388514706</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>575</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:14:42.870Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782387427867/south-africas-living-wage-challenge</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782387427867-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's living wage challenge]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Ines Meyer, Chairperson, Living Wage South Africa Network for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782387427867.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>428</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:57:13.515Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782385378184/sanlam-south-africans-planning-retirement-late-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782385378184-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Sanlam: South Africans planning retirement late ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Nzwa Shoniwa, Managing Executive, Sanlam Umbrella Solutions for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782385378184.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>737</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:37:51.980Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782386393878/united-nations-weighs-in-on-south-africas-youth-jobs-crisis</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782386393878-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[United Nations weighs in on South Africa's youth jobs crisis]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Kefiloe Masiteng, Head: Resident Coordinator's Office, UN in South Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782386393878.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782386393878</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>338</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:37:30.283Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782316167442/nabe-opec-fund-a-friend-of-guinea</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782316167442-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nabe: OPEC Fund a friend of Guinea]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As we continue reflecting on the key outcomes of the OPEC Fund for International Development Forum in Austria, CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele caught up with Guinea's Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Ismaël Nabé, to discuss investment opportunities, development financing, and how greater intra-African trade can help drive sustainable economic growth across the continent.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>471</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:59:18.645Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782315705299/alkhalifa-africa-is-a-priority-for-opec-fund</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782315705299-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Alkhalifa: Africa is a priority for OPEC Fund]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 has concluded in Austria and CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng spoke to OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa about the key takeaways from the forum, the Fund's priorities for 2026, and its long-term vision for supporting development across emerging markets.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>334</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:48:21.566Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782313240114/south-african-workers-feel-the-pay-squeeze</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782313240114-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African workers feel the pay squeeze]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[At face value, things look better for salary earners, but real salaries remain under pressure. On a year-on-year basis; the PayInc Nominal Net Salary Index for May accelerated 0.9 per cent, and trended 0.2 per cent higher on a monthly basis. However, real salaries dropped 1.7 per cent in the first five months of 2026. For more insight, CNBC Africa is joined by Independent Economist, Elize Kruger.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782313240114.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>803</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:14:31.723Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782312295675/east-african-development-bank-on-advancing-cooperation-through-trust</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782312295675-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[East African Development Bank on advancing cooperation through trust]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The OPEC Fund for International Development's premier event, the Golden Jubilee Development Forum, was held yesterday, June 23 at the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria. Marking the organization's 50th anniversary, the conference brought together global heads of state, finance ministers, and development leaders under the theme "A Transition That Empowers Our Tomorrow." CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele spoke to Benard Paul Mono, AG-Director General of East African Development Bank for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782312295675</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>378</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:53:09.172Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782311822133/ghana-goldbod-to-implement-lbma-linked-pricing-from-july-1</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782311822133-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Ghana GoldBod to implement LBMA-linked pricing from July 1]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana’s GoldBod is implementing a new gold pricing regime, aligning with London Bullion market price benchmarks effective July 1st. Meanwhile Guinea has outlawed exporting raw gold, aiming to ramp up domestic processing and assert control over the mining sector. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss these developments and the future of the gold market is Jude Uzonwanne, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Gold Council.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782311822133.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782311822133</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>390</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:49:32.520Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782311234152/panterra-smart-capital-repricing-real-estate-risk-in-nigeria</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782311234152-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Panterra: Smart capital repricing real estate risk in Nigeria]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Panterra believe the push for smart cash in Nigeria's real estate is repricing risk in favour of cash flow, while noting investors preference in income-generating residential assets, logistics, industrial parks, and affordable housing. Ayo Ibaru, Chief Investment Officer at Panterra joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782311234152.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782311234152</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>565</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:49:20.973Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782310644520/afreximbank-african-trade-grew-61-in-2025</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782310644520-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Afreximbank: African trade grew 6.1% in 2025]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African trade grew by about 6.1 per cent in 2025. That’s according to the latest Afreximbank Trade Report which notes despite the continent’s resilience, Africa’s share of global trade hovered around 3.1 per cent in 2025. This highlights the need for bold policies and initiatives to scale value addition, diversify the sources of growth, and enhancing Africa’s integration into global value chains. Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist at Afreximbank says as global supply chains diversify and the search for resilient production hubs intensifies, Africa is increasingly well-positioned to emerge as a competitive destination for investment, manufacturing, digital innovation, and green industrialisation.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782310644520.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782310644520</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>681</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:44:48.521Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782310091139/cardinalstone-nigerias-equities-h226-outlook-remains-constructive</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782310091139-poster.0000019.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Cardinalstone: Nigeria's equities H2’26 outlook remains constructive]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Cardinal Stone Securities say the equities market outlook for the second half of this year remains constructive. While the market has already delivered a return of over 50 per cent in the first half of the year, several catalysts expected in the second half suggest there may still be room for further upside before the end of the year. First half year and Q2 earnings releases are expected in third quarter which could reignite investor interest. Abeeblahi Rufai, Senior Analyst at Cardinalstone Securities Joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782310091139.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>435</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:25:10.639Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782303360920/us-sanctions-terrorism-financier-3-bdc-operators-in-nigeria-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782303360920-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[U.S sanctions terrorism financier, 3 BDC Operators in Nigeria ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The United States has sanctioned an alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria financier and three bureaux de change companies in Nigeria for facilitating funds for the terrorist group. Meanwhile, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill to parliament seeking the establishment of state police. Achike Chude, Deputy Chairman of the Joint Action Front joins CNBC Africa to unpack the recent development.  ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782303360920.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782303360920</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>853</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T12:58:48.194Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782301640519/leveraging-ai-to-create-income-opportunities</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782301640519-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Leveraging AI to create income opportunities]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Mark Nasila, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, FirstRand AI Strategy, Mercy Zechariah, Chief Strategist, Arete Global Leadership Consulting and  Asif Valley, National Technology Officer at Microsoft South Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782301640519.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782301640519</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>1555</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T12:45:30.131Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782299329483/tdb-president-admassu-tadesse-on-boosting-africas-trade-finance-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782299329483-poster.0000005.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[TDB President Admassu Tadesse on boosting Africa’s trade finance ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Trade and Development Bank and the OPEC Fund are strengthening their partnership to boost Africa's trade finance capacity, as leaders push for a more resilient and integrated development model. Speaking at the OPEC Fund Forum, CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele spoke to TDB President Admassu Tadesse about the need for private capital, regional value chains, and innovative financing. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7782299329483.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7782299329483</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>472</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-24T11:33:20.496Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782297451571/socioeconomic-impacts-of-the-middle-east-crisis-on-southern-africa</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7782297451571-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Socioeconomic impacts of the Middle East Crisis on Southern Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The UN Economic Commission for Africa's Subregional Office for Southern Africa is holding a high-level meeting to look at how the war in the Middle East is affecting economies in the region. Rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, higher inflation and limited government budgets are all adding pressure on already fragile economies. To help us understand what this means for growth, stability and policy responses going forward, CNBC Africa is joined by the Southern Africa Director Eunice Kamwendo. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[VAT sharing formula: Will states' bigger stake translate to economic growth?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As sub-nationals in Nigeria gain a bigger stake in Nigeria’s VAT revenue under the new Tax Act, the latest Federation Account Allocation Committee figures reveal a significant concentration of allocations. Five states alone received 87 billion naira in April this year, highlighting both the opportunities and concerns surrounding a reform that increased states’ share of distributable VAT revenue from 50 per cent to 55 per cent. Theo Emuwa, Senior Partner at Aelex joins CNBC Africa for more on this and implementation of the General Transition Guidelines for the Tax Acts 2025.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's beneficiation drive boosted]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A major win, for South Africa, in its rare earth minerals beneficiation agenda. Through the partnership between Steen-kamp-skraal Monazite Mine and Mintek – there has been successful production of high-purity Mixed Rare Earth products. South Africa becomes the first African country to do this. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight; is Tyrone Searle, Commercial Director at Steenkaampskraal.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T16:42:03.633Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782228778159/prosus-and-naspers-in-ai-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Prosus and Naspers in AI ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Prosus has launched a new offering, ToqanClaw. This is an AI platform, inspired by OpenClaw - that is built to be accessible; for anyone, to create apps, dashboards and automations. Joining CNBC Africa to give insight, on its latest innovations and the strategy going forward is Laura Fitoussi, Global Director of Strategy and Operations at Prosus.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:55:29.820Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782228759956/finmin-rijkenberg-on-opec-fund-supporting-eswatini-sugar-business</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Finmin Rijkenberg on OPEC Fund supporting Eswatini sugar business]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 is currently underway in Vienna, Austria to discuss solutions for sustainable economic growth. CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele is on the ground and she spoke to Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance, Eswatini about the evolving business landscape in Eswatini.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:41:15.882Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782227114838/4g-capital-hits-1bn-in-loans-disbursed-to-east-african-msmes</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[4G Capital hits $1bn in loans disbursed to East African MSMEs]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Access to affordable finance remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses across Africa, particularly for entrepreneurs operating outside the formal banking system. Fintech lender 4G Capital says it has now crossed a major milestone, disbursing more than one billion dollars in loans to entrepreneurs across Kenya and Uganda since its launch in 2013. The company says it has supported around 800,000 customers through more than 7.6 million working capital loans, while maintaining a repayment rate of 95 per cent. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Founder and Executive Chairman of 4G Capital. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>443</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:17:47.493Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782226576292/will-nigerias-gas-boom-power-new-era-of-energy-led-growth</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria’s gas boom power new era of energy-led growth?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s daily gas production stands at 7.63 billion standard cubic feet with proven reserves exceeding 215 trillion cubic feet. Can the country translate its abundant gas resources into sustained economic growth, industrial expansion and increased foreign investment? Temitope Kolade, Associate Director, Energy, Mining and Maritime Practice at Andersen Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more on this and other developments shaping Nigeria’s gas market.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>426</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:07:48.715Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782225825915/minimum-wage-what-can-nigeria-government-pay-workers</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Minimum wage: What can Nigeria government pay workers?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's minimum wage debate is gathering momentum once again as labour unions push for fresh wage negotiations ahead of the 2027 review cycle. The Nigeria Labour Congress argues that rising food, transport and energy costs have significantly eroded the value of the 70,000 naira minimum wage, while stronger government revenues and record FAAC allocations should support improved worker compensation. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss what constitutes a realistic living wage for Nigeria and the fiscal implications of a wage review is Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics at Lagos Business School.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>500</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:03:24.025Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7782224177527/odiaka-116trn-fixed-income-turnover-reflects-strong-investor-confidence</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Odiaka: ₦1.16trn fixed income turnover reflects strong investor confidence]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Chief Executive of ECOB Capital, Emmanuel Odiaka says the rise in fixed income turnover to 1.16 trillion naira reflects strong investor confidence in Nigeria’s Sovereign Debt Market and a sustained search for attractive yields. Looking ahead into the third quarter of this year, he expects yields to remain relatively elevated but broadly range-bound noting government borrowing needs and persistent inflation risks are likely to keep downward pressure on bond prices and upward pressure on yields. He joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>620</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:46:59.690Z</video:publication_date>
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