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      <video:title><![CDATA[More Rwandans shift to digital banking - Rumanyika  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As customers increasingly demand faster, more seamless banking services - mobile money and digital lending platforms are stepping in. Traditional banks are now adapting their strategies to compete with fintech innovation while also expanding credit access to individuals and small businesses. CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla spoke to Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Officer at Bank of Kigali, about how changing consumer behaviour is reshaping traditional banking in Rwanda.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Libstar FY25 normalised HEPS rose 21.7% ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Libstar has reported a materially improved set of results for the year ended December 2025, delivering revenue growth, stronger margins and a sharp increase in headline earnings, despite operating in what the group describes as a subdued retail environment.
The group also delivered significantly stronger cash generation and has increased its dividend by nearly 87 per cent, signalling confidence in its balance sheet and outlook. Libstar CEO, Charl de Villiers joins CNBC Africa for more. 
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      <video:title><![CDATA[G20 panel on inequality takes shape]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[There is a growing shift in how capital flows into Africa, from traditional development finance toward what is now being called mobilisation, where public capital is used to unlock much larger pools of private investment. British International Investment has announced a $150 million risk-sharing partnership with Deutsche Bank to support trade finance across frontier markets, CNBC Africa is joined by Professor Imraan Valodia, Member: Founding Committee of the International Panel on Inequality.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Higher student numbers drove Stadio's FY25 growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Stadio has delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended December 2025, with revenue rising 14 per cent to R1.8 billion. This growth was underpinned by solid increases in student numbers across both semesters, reflecting continued demand for private higher education and the group's ability to scale its offering effectively. CNBC Africa is joined by Chris Vorster, CEO, Stadio Holdings for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria inflation edges lower but core pressures hold firm ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased 4 basis points to 15.06 per cent in February. That’s according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics which shows Food inflation was 12.12 per cent on a year-on-year basis while core inflation stood at stood at 15.8 per cent. Ifeoma Nwokolo, Head of Research FDC joins CNBC Africa for a breakdown of the numbers. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773749987510/bassey-increased-investment-in-cng-infrastructure-incentives-key-to-drive-adoption</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Bassey: Increased investment in CNG infrastructure, incentives key to drive adoption]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The CEO of AX Gas, Andre Bassey says Compressed Natural Gas is becoming an attractive alternative for businesses and individuals looking to reduce their fuel costs amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. He further notes increased investment in CNG infrastructure and incentives are critical to drive adoption while highlighting Limited CNG refuelling and conversion facilities hinder widespread adoption.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773749976345/nigeria-bets-on-e-invoicing-as-duplo-secures-dual-licences-ahead-of-tax-clampdown</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria bets on e-invoicing as Duplo secures dual licences ahead of tax clampdown ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Business-to-business payment platform, Duplo, has been granted the Systems Integrator and Access Point Provider licenses by the Nigeria Revenue Service ahead of the mandatory July the 1st, 2026, e-invoicing deadline for medium taxpayers as the revenue agency moves to block an estimated 500 billion naira annual tax leakage. Yele Oyekola, CEO and Co-Founder of Duplo, says Africa’s next growth phase requires robust financial systems, not temporary patches. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ODI: Energy volatility could create difficult policymaking trade-off]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Energy volatility could create a difficult policymaking trade-off. That’s according to Senior Research Fellow at International Economic Development Group, ODI Global, Phyllis Papadavid highlighting as currencies weaken and fuel prices rise owing to tensions in the Middle East, some Emerging Market and Developing Economy (EMDE)central banks may feel compelled to maintain high interest rates even as domestic economies slow.  She joins CNBC Africa for more on what to expect next. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773756834399/campea-higher-oil-revenues-mining-investments-potential-gains-for-central-african-countries-amid-g</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[CAMPEA: Higher oil revenues, mining investments potential gains for Central African countries amid g]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Higher oil revenues, increased foreign investment in mining and infrastructure, and rising demand for key minerals are possible gains Central African countries could benefit from the ongoing Middle East tensions. That’s according to Tania Eyanga, Founding Chair at Central Africa Markets Venture Capital and Private Equity Association while noting Sovereign bond spreads may widen, and some governments could delay new debt issuance or refinancing plans until market conditions stabilise. She joins CNBC Africa for more on risks and opportunities ahead for the Central African region.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773757464700/s-p-revises-guinea-s-outlook-to-positive-affirms-b-b-ratings</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P revises Guinea's outlook to positive, affirms 'B+/B' ratings ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Guinea to positive from stable, citing the country's rapidly increasing foreign currency reserves, strong reform momentum, and solid economic growth prospects among others. The ratings agency notes that while Guinea is exposed to the conflict in the Middle East on the import side, higher gold and bauxite prices would support export receipts. Sebastien Boreux, Sovereign Analyst at S&P Global Ratings, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the ratings action.
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773758378737/faleye-ev-adoption-gaining-ground-on-higher-energy-cost</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Faleye: EV adoption gaining ground on higher energy cost ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Chairman and CEO of Saglev, Sam Faleye says that the adoption of electric vehicle is gaining momentum as the cost of energy is driving consumer behaviour from combustible engines to a more affordable option. He notes that there's the need to address infrastructural challenges like power, charging station among others to cater to the demands. 
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773759101786/open-banking-and-the-future-of-banking</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Open banking and the future of banking]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As fintech ecosystems expand, banks are redefining their role. CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla had a conversation with Henry Obike, the Chief Innovation Officer at I&M Bank Rwanda about open banking, digital strategy, SME financing, and the evolving role of branches.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Discovery Life's 2025 claims experience]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Discovery Life has found that most claims pay-outs, are going towards life changing events while their clients are still live. These are the findings from its annual claims statistics, showing that R11.5 billion was paid to clients in 2025. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the life insurance landscape is Gareth Friedlander, the Deputy CEO of Discovery Life.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773761269628/impact-of-middle-east-war-on-africa-winners-losers</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Impact of Middle East war on Africa: Winners & losers]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773762737296/south-african-manufacturing-confidence-declines</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African manufacturing confidence declines]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for Manufacturing,  Absa Business Banking for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7773765672620/old-mutual-fy-headline-earnings-slipped-1</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Old Mutual FY headline earnings slipped 1%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Another year of record profit, for Old Mutual - for the period, ended December; results from operations ticked up by 13 per cent, with adjusted Headline Earnings Per Share accelerating 26 per cent. Old Mutual Life and Savings and Old Mutual Insure, did the heavy lifting. However, pressure was seen, in new business. To unpack those moving parts, CNBC Africa is joined by Jurie Strydom, the CEO of Old Mutual.]]></video:description>
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