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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Driving Rwanda’s fintech future]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[At the third Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali, CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla spoke to Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda. The governor is at the forefront of transforming Rwanda into a premier international financial hub. From revolutionising cross-border payments with blockchain to pioneering climate resilience through sustainable finance, the BNR is leveraging data & innovation to ensure financial inclusion leads to genuine economic well-being. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[SARB expected to maintain rates unchanged on Iran war]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the South African Reserve Bank prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision this Thursday, markets are walking a tightrope. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a weaker rand, and the risk of higher oil prices are complicating the inflation outlook — all while global central banks such as the Federal Reserve maintain a higher-for-longer stance. To preview and help us understand what this week's decision could mean for South Africa's rate path and growth prospects, CNBC Africa is joined by Maarten Ackermans, Chief Economist at Citadel. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Agentic Artificial Intelligence transforms SA banking]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Agentic Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept — it's already being deployed inside South Africa's banking system, quietly transforming how customers interact with their banks. From opening a business account in minutes, to resolving queries instantly in multiple languages, the technology is driving a step-change in speed, efficiency and personalisation. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the next-generation AI in banking is Lindelani Ramukumba, Interim Chief Digital Officer of Absa Business Banking. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African growth perks up]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's latest leading business cycle indicator is flashing mixed signals — a modest uptick in January, but underlying weakness in key parts of the economy. While improved business confidence offers some support, softer consumer activity and manufacturing demand suggest growth remains fragile. At the same time, escalating tensions in the Middle East are adding a fresh layer of uncertainty for the domestic growth outlook. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Middle East War: Nigerians groan as petrol hits N1,400/litre ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,245 per litre citing changes in crude oil prices and rising shipping costs. Meanwhile, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says the ongoing conflict could worsen economic hardship across Africa if not urgently resolved. Kelvin Emmanuel, Managing Partner, the Energy Consulting Practice, joins CNBC Africa to discuss these developments. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774355200247/etk-md-sofoluwe-urges-african-countries-to-build-on-pre-existing-trade-capacity</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ETK MD Sofoluwe urges African countries to build on pre-existing trade capacity]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Managing Director at ETK Bolaji Sofoluwe, believes in clustering trade hubs and adopting a realistic approach to scaling up African ports to protect against geopolitical risk. In a chat with CNBC Africa earlier, she highlights the importance of building on local capacity and filling gaps in the global trade market.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Fuel price hike pushes Nigeria’s e-hailing sector to the brink ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s e-hailing industry is facing mounting pressure as rising petrol prices driven by escalating tensions in the Gulf, begin to significantly distort the sector’s pricing model. Higher fuel costs are eroding driver margins, widening the gap between operational realities and platform-set fares, and raising fresh concerns around the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem. Oluwaseun Idris-Shonuga the National Trustee of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Workers says Nigeria's e-hailing industry is currently at a breaking point. He further highlights the need for a National E-Hailing Policy that standardizes commissions, pricing, and driver welfare protections while urging subsidized vehicle acquisition and open dialogues between platforms and driver unions.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774360792971/coronation-oil-gas-and-banking-stocks-best-positioned-amid-gulf-tensions</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Coronation: Oil & gas and banking stocks best positioned amid Gulf tensions]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Oil & gas as well as banking stocks remain best positioned amid current global and domestic economic realities linked to the Gulf tensions. That’s according to Analysts at Coronation Research noting the. Oil and gas companies gain from elevated crude prices, while Banks benefit from high interest rates and strong fixed income streams. On the other hand, consumer and industrial companies are likely to face margin compression due to rising energy, transport, and input costs. Deborah Adebayo, Economic Research Analyst at Coronation Research joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation exercise enters final week ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a decisive phase, with just one week to the March 31st recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Authorities indicate that around 30 banks have already met the new capital thresholds, while regulatory verification remains ongoing for others racing to close the gap. But with the clock ticking we find out what the recapitalisation drive ultimately means for credit growth, investor returns, and financial stability in Nigeria. Tajudeen Ibrahim, Director of Research and Strategy at Chapel Hill Denham, joins CNBC Africa to assess progress and what comes next for Nigeria’s banking sector.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf Tensions: What price will Nigeria pay if crisis prolongs?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Tehran maintains its war rhetoric countering President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran wants to make a deal and the two countries have major points of agreement following the U.S. military order to suspend strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. How much price will Nigeria have to pay amid the lingering tension and petrol price spike. Femi Oladehin, CEO of Argentil Capital Partners joins CNBC Africa for more on what to expect. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774362379318/s-p-african-sovereigns-commercial-debt-to-reach-1-2trn-by-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P: African sovereigns' commercial debt to reach $1.2trn by 2026 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global Ratings says it expects total outstanding commercial debt for African sovereigns to reach over 1.2 trillion dollars by the end of 2026, citing maturing debt obligations and ongoing fiscal financing requirements. In its African sovereign debt report, the ratings agency projects gross commercial borrowing will reach 155 billion dollars. Ravi Bhatia, Director at S&P Global Ratings joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Bitcoin rebounds as Iran ceasefire signals trigger risk-on rally ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Bitcoin surged back above the $70,000 level earlier as global markets responded positively to a temporary pause in U.S.–Iran military strikes, announced by Donald Trump following what were described as “productive” diplomatic talks. The development triggered a broad risk-on move across asset classes, with investors rotating back into risk-sensitive assets. Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem is seeing rapid growth, with Nigeria recording about 96 billion dollars in cryptocurrency and other virtual asset transactions. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss these developments is Ayotunde Alabi, the CEO of LUNO Nigeria.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774364533195/driving-the-future-of-africa-s-financial-ecosystems</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Driving the future of Africa’s financial ecosystems]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum and brought 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 Hortense Mudenge, Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre about the evolving role of financial hubs in bridging the gap between start-ups & investors and the impact of AI on climate fintechs. 
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774366725639/south-africa-s-consumer-confidence-improves-in-q1-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s consumer confidence improves in Q1'2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Senior Economist, FNB for more analysis. ]]></video:description>
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