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      <video:title><![CDATA[Afreximbank: Financing SMEs to build regional value chains]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Limited access to finance, currency volatility and fragmented payment systems continue to constrain the ability of SMEs to trade and scale across borders across the continent. From the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali, CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla spoke with Haitham El Maayergi, Executive Vice President at African Export–Import Bank, about emerging trends in African trade and finance following the rollout of the African Trade Gateway and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, as well as the launch of the PAPSS card — and what these developments could mean for regional trade integration.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773658055871/the-artificial-intelligence-revolution</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The Artificial Intelligence revolution ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, economies, and the future of work around the world. But as this technology accelerates, an important question is emerging — what role will Africa play in the global AI landscape? Mark Nasila is the author of African Artificial Intelligence, and through his book he explores how AI can be adapted to address the continent's realities and opportunities and he joins CNBC Africa to unpack what Africa's AI identity could look like.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773658814973/optasia-s-fy25-revenue-rose-76-to-r4-4bn</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Optasia's FY25 revenue rose 76% to R4.4bn]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[AI-led fintech Optasia today reported its annual results, the first time since it listed on the Africa's biggest bourse. The Group delivered double digit revenue growth of 76 per cent in the period, with headline earnings per share also increasing to 9 per cent. The company says the performance highlights its profitability, resilience and ability to scale its AI-driven financial services platform across emerging markets and joining CNBC Africa to discuss these numbers is CEO of the Group, Salvador Anglada. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[MTN Group profitable after Nigerian turnaround ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's largest telecom operator, MTN Group today came out with latest results which showed that the Group swung to annual profit of more than 1000 per cent. It says this performance was driven by strong performances across some of its operating markets and also highlights its strategy to drive growth through data and fin-tech services. The group's service revenue also rose 22.7 per cent in the year ended December 31. To discuss the numbers and the outlook, CNBC Africa is joined by Ralph Mupita, CEO, MTN. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773662283615/fx-reforms-will-foreign-portfolio-investors-keep-bet-on-nigeria</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FX reforms: Will foreign portfolio investors keep bet on Nigeria?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria says FX reforms have contributed to improved balance-of-payments conditions and increasing investment flows into Nigeria by over 200 per cent between 2023 and 2025. Bankole Odusanya, Treasury Chief Dealer at Polaris Bank says Some Foreign Portfolio Investors could plot an exit before the FX rate gets back to ₦1,500 range noting that the equity market gains would be tested once FPIs choose a move to safety.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773663001371/pwc-warns-nigeria-telecoms-sector-of-ai-fraud-risks</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[PwC warns Nigeria telecoms sector of AI fraud risks ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Telecom companies should invest in sophisticated anti-fraud tools that employ machine learning and AI to enhance detection and response times while conducting regular audits to ensure that systems remain up-to date and effective. That’s according to PwC’s latest paper on AI fraud in the Telecom sector. The paper notes the dual role of Artificial Intelligence as both a threat and a shield highlights the need for Nigerian telecom operators to adopt AI deliberately and strategically. It calls for a deeper understanding of how technological disruption is transforming fraud risks today and how those risks may evolve in the. Adeola Adekunle, Associate Director Director, Forensic at PwC Nigeria joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African inflation expectations at a record low]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The latest inflation expectations survey published by the Bureau of Economic Research for the first three month of this year shows average inflation expectations over the next five years easing to around 3.6 per cent. However, South African households remain far less optimistic, with expectations for price increases over the next year sitting above 5 per cent. The global environment also remains uncertain, with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East stoking concerns around higher oil prices, inflation pressures and weaker global growth.
To unpack this survey further, CNBC Africa is joined by Nicolaas van der Wath, Senior Economist at the BER. 
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773663654447/jet-fuel-spike-tests-airline-pricing-as-gulf-conflict-escalates</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Jet fuel spike tests airline pricing as gulf conflict escalates ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Jet fuel prices in Nigeria have surged nearly 80 per cent to around ₦1,835 per litre, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy markets. With much of West Africa’s long-haul travel dependent on hubs in Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, the impact is being felt quickly across the region’s aviation and travel sectors. Nigerian airlines are now facing the dual pressure of rising oil prices and dollar-denominated fuel costs. Bayo Adedeji, Group CEO of Wakanow says partnerships could help the market absorb the current shocks, joins CNBC Africa to discuss how the aviation industry is navigating supply shocks, rising fares, and the future of African travel demand.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-03-16T12:50:45.826Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773674263347/nedbank-reviews-local-banks-forecasts-performance-amid-middle-east-war</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nedbank reviews local banks, forecasts performance amid Middle East war]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African banks are one of the sectors that tell the story of struggles and resilience, of the economies they operate in. Indicators like loan advances, interest revenue and impairments give insight into the health of consumers, and growth appetite from business. So, where does the sector stand; amid the uncertainty presented by the war in the Middle East? For that insight, CNBC Africa is joined by Matthew Pirnie, Senior Research Analyst for Africa Credit at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-03-16T15:35:19.616Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773675815339/sun-international-fy-heps-up-38-7</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Sun International FY HEPS up 38.7%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sun International has sealed its transition year; with an improvement in the performance of its resorts and hotels, continued growth in Sunbet, and market share gains in land-based casinos. With headline earnings per share increase, of 38.7 per cent - shareholders are also absorbing the rays of Sun International's performance; as the company tops up its ordinary dividend, with a special dividend. CNBC Africa is joined by the new CEO, Ulrik Bengtsson for more. ]]></video:description>
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