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      <video:title><![CDATA[Asante targets tech for social impact]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Kigali Convention Centre hosts the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum from 10th to the 12th of March, bringing together over 3,000 global delegates to tackle everything from AI-powered banking to climate tech. CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla had a conversation with Nikala Asante, Founder & CEO of Asante Global Solutions focusing on providing solutions to individuals and organizations within the diaspora in terms of education and growth.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Lower lending rates boost household resilience in South Africa ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African households have spent the past few years navigating a tough economic environment — from elevated interest rates to persistent cost-of-living pressures. But the latest reading from the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index suggests there may be some signs of stabilisation in household finances.
Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what the data tells us about the financial health of consumers and what it means in the context of inflation, borrowing costs and the broader economic outlook is joined by Johan Gellatly, Managing Director, Altron Fintech. 
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa has first current account surplus in two years]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more is Nthabiseng Molemoeng, Divisional Head: Balance Of Payments, SARB.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Sanlam FY25 HEPS slide 18%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's largest insurer Sanlam today came out with numbers, reporting a record performance for the Group in the 2025 financial year. New business volumes climbed 18 per cent, but earnings took a hit due to corporate activity and negative investment variances recorded during the period. A final dividend of 485c was declared, which marks a 9 per cent increase from a year ago.
Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these results and more is Paul Hanratty, CEO, Sanlam. 
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Botswana’s diversification strategy ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Moving to the Africa Trade Conference held in Cape Town, Botswana's Minister of Trade & Entrepreneurship, Tiroyaone Ntsima, spoke to CNBC Africa's Keamo Mosepele about the country's shift beyond diamonds, highlighting manufacturing, business development, and the AfCFTA as key drivers of growth. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Elombi: Afreximbank plans short-term support for Africa’s oil-importers amid Iran war risks ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The President of African Export-Import Bank, George Elombi, says Afreximbank is preparing a short-term support programme for oil-importing economies to mitigate shocks due to global uncertainties such as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. He highlights the strategic value of Africa’s refining capacity pointing out the bank's support to Dangote Refinery and the need to position as a regional supply hub for refined products across the Gulf of Guinea to limit external reliance. This was on the side-lines of the host city agreement signing ceremony for the 2027 Intra-Africa Trade Fair in Lagos. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: Nigeria’s reform consistency will sustain stability – Agusto ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Associate Director and the Head of Consulting at Agusto Consulting, Jimi Ogbobine, believes Nigeria's ability to be consistent with reforms remains crucial in sustaining economic stability and mitigate shocks from the ongoing U.S and Israel war on Iran. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the RMB Nigeria Economic Forum, he notes that Nigeria is in a better place with the removal of petrol subsidy and exchange rate stability when compared to previous geopolitical and COVID-19 shocks. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Zambia Commerce Minister Mulenga urges mind-set shift to spur intra-Africa trade ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says Africa must shift its attitude toward intra-continental trade to keep wealth within the continent and strengthen regional commerce. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, the minister highlighted Zambia’s push for economic reforms and value addition as key steps to drive growth and reduce external debt.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773324155594/unctad-strait-of-hormuz-disruptions-raise-concerns-for-global-trade</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[UNCTAD: Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise concerns for global trade ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[UN Trade and Development says the Strait of Hormuz disruptions are raising concerns for global trade and development. In an analysis of the impact of the tensions, UNCTAD highlights that higher energy, fertilizer and transport costs may increase food costs and intensify cost-of-living pressures, particularly for the most vulnerable. The situation also has the potential of heightening economic and social pressures and complicating progress toward sustainable development, particularly in economies heavily dependent on imported energy, fertilizers and staple foods. Frida Youssef, Chief of Transport Section, Trade Logistics at UNCTAD joins CNBC Africa's for more likely scenarios ahead.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773325234320/briter-bridges-africa-s-agtech-funding-is-maturing-not-resetting</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Briter Bridges: Africa's Agtech funding is maturing not resetting]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Agtech is diverging from the broader start-up recovery. That’s according to AgBase, Briterʼs sector specific data and Intelligence State of Agtech Investment in Africa 2025 report which notes Funding has stabilised below the 2022 peak, reflecting in structural realignment rather than temporary weakness. The report highlights Sub $1 million rounds now account for nearly 80 percent of deals, while mid-sized growth capital remains constrained while noting the next phase will be defined less by unicorn ambition and more by durable integration into the wider agriculture sector. Dario Giuliani, Managing Director at Briter Bridges joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773324700756/tola-adeyemi-speaks-on-kpmg-africa-vision-amid-global-shifts</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tola Adeyemi speaks on KPMG Africa vision amid global shifts ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Across the globe, markets are shifting, technology is disrupting industries, and audit standards are under pressure. To stay ahead, audit and accounting organisations will need to weave through the changing dynamics from AI, talent development and stronger cross-border collaboration. The incoming CEO of KPMG One Africa, Tola Adeyemi says, Africa is one of the most dynamic and promising regions in the global economy, and KPMG is committed to playing a meaningful role in its growth story. He joins CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor to outline his vision and strategy for this new phase. 

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      <video:title><![CDATA[Hajiyev: World facing major existential development issues ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kenya, Sultan Hajiyev believes there's the need to develop safe and resilient cities globally. He further stressed that the world is facing existential development-related issues with recent global events. In a chat with CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor, Ambassador Hajiyev maintains that finding solutions should be in the best interest of development, peace and stability. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Helios Towers FY 2025 results: Record growth & impact 2030]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Helios Towers has just released its full-year 2025 results, reporting a 12 per cent rise in adjusted EBITDA and a significant three-fold expansion in free cash flow. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack drivers behind this performance and what 2026 signals for shareholder returns is Tom Greenwood, Chief Executive Officer of Helios Towers.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773328157195/proudly-sa-showcases-south-african-products</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Proudly SA showcases South African products]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA["Buy Local" is not just a concept for those who prefer it. It is a national call of support, so that South African businesses can thrive within South Africa, and because of South Africa. When consumers and businesses prioritise localisation; they protect the local economy, and give a lifeline to a fragile job market. Ahead of the Buy Local Summit & Expo, CNBC Africa spoke with Eustace Mashimbye, the CEO at Proudly South African.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Standard Bank rose to the challenge, and met its targets, that it put on paper in 2021. Return on equity accelerated to 19.3 per cent, with headline earnings per share climbing 12 per cent - some of the drivers being; lower impairments and fee growth. Joining CNBC Africa to put all that, into perspective is Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group. ]]></video:description>
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