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      <video:description><![CDATA[Ethiopia officially launches trade in goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area on October 9, 2025, as the central bank raises credit growth caps to 24 while keeping the policy rate at 15 per cent. Mered Fikireyhannes, Analyst and CEO of Pragma Investment Advisory joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Impact investing in Africa’s healthcare sector]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa’s healthcare sector is attracting growing interest from impact investors and private equity, driven by rising demand for accessible and affordable care. Biju Mohandas, Partner & Global Head of Healthcare at LeapFrog Investments, joins CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni to discuss how investment models, market dynamics, and exit strategies are shaping the future of healthcare access across the continent.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Equites HY distributable earnings up 5.9% ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Andrea Tarverna-Turisan, CEO, Equites.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[JSE CEO Leila Fourie bows out ]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Barloworld edges closer to JSE exit]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more is Sydney Mhlarhi, spokesperson, NEWCO.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa credit rating agency sets roots in Mauritius]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mitizwa spoke with Misheck Mutize, Lead Expert of the African Peer Review Mechanism for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Retail growth on the rise in South Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Andrea Slabber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank remains cautiously optimistic on Nigeria’s growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Bank says the outlook for Nigeria’s economy remains cautiously optimistic as they project growth to accelerate modestly from 4.2 per cent in 2025 to 4.4 per cent in 2027. This will be driven by services and supported by agriculture and non-oil industry. However, they note that inflation is expected to gradually ease but remain elevated, requiring sustained monetary discipline and structural reforms to tackle food prices. Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of the CFG Advisory, joins CNBC Africa to review the World Bank's Nigeria Development Update.  ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Edun: Focus is lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's Minister of Finance and coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has restated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu's administration to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty, while stressing that the growth momentum so far has been driven by job-creating sectors. In an exclusive chat with CNBC Africa, Nigeria's Finance Minister notes that more reforms will be implemented.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7760014494806/reasy-raises-1-8mn-pre-seed-for-cross-border-payments</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[REasy raises $1.8mn pre-seed for cross-border payments]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cameroon-based fintech startup, REasy has raised 1.8 million dollars from investors to simplify cross-border payments for African small and mid-sized importers. Brice Mba, co-CEO & co-Founder of REasy believes making frictionless transactions can unlock both capital and confidence for the millions of SMEs that form the backbone of Africa’s economy. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss plans for this funding.  ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria set to raise $2.3bn in Eurobonds]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria looks to make a re-entry into the Eurobond market as the government is seeking approval to raise 2.3 billion dollars, while also eyeing 500 million dollars from Sukuk. With a stable Naira, is foreign currency borrowing a much cheaper option for the Nigerian government? Egie Akpata, Chairman at Skymark Partners, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7760020511651/jumia-nigeria-poised-to-unlock-full-potential-of-rural-digital-commerce</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Jumia: Nigeria poised to unlock full potential of rural digital commerce]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[E-commerce adoption across Nigeria’s secondary and rural regions has accelerated through localized initiatives and trust-building mechanisms such as agent-based selling and community delivery hubs, according to Jumia’s E-Commerce in Rural Areas Report 2025. The report highlights that with continued investment in infrastructure, education, and inclusive programs, Nigeria is well positioned to unlock the full potential of rural digital commerce ensuring no region is left behind in the digital era. Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya eyeing new loan deal with IMF to service debt repayments]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya is set to take discussions a notch higher as the nation eyes a new round of funding from the International Monetary Fund. The country which hosted IMF staff almost weeks back is renegotiating for a new programme totalling to $3.6 billion. CNBC Africa’s is joined by Churchill Ogutu, an Economist at IC Asset Managers for more.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African factory output slides]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa’s manufacturing sector delivered a mixed performance in August. Output fell 1.5 per cent year-on-year, dragged down by iron, steel and food & beverages. But on a monthly basis, production rose 0.4 per cent, with stronger gains in motor vehicles and petroleum driving sales higher by 0.6 per cent. To unpack what this means for growth, demand and the broader economy, CNBC Africa is joined by Reezwana Sumad, Senior Research Analyst, Nedbank CIB.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7760024940730/s-african-local-government-association-raises-alarm-over-eskom-distribution-deal</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S.African local government association raises alarm over Eskom distribution deal]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The tension between local government autonomy and national utility intervention is in focus. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has raised alarm over Eskom’s proposed Distribution Agency Agreement, calling it a potential backdoor takeover of municipal electricity functions. Eskom says the plan is meant to support municipalities by improving service delivery, cutting losses, and stabilising finances — not to take over. CNBC Africa is joined by Bheke Stofile, President, South African Local Government Association.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gold holds above $4,000, silver hits record high]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Gold is cooling off today after a record-breaking run. The metal is hovering just below the $4,000 an ounce level as optimism over a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas eases some of the safe-haven rush that’s powered gold higher in recent weeks. But even with this pullback, many believe, the broader rally remains firmly intact, with Goldman Sachs raising its forecast for the yellow metal to projecting $4,900 by December next year. To discuss further, CNBC Africa is John Haslett, Portfolio Manager and COO, Graphite Asset Advisory.]]></video:description>
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