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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Mauritius eyes Africa growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Business leaders at the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda are calling for deeper regional integration, increased investment and private sector-led growth to drive Africa's economic future. On the side-lines of the forum, CNBC Africa's Ridhima Shukla spoke with Thierry Hebraud, CEO of Mauritius Commercial Bank, on MCB's Africa push, financing regional value chains, Mauritius' bridge role, and balancing oil and gas finance with transition finance.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Astral Foods’ HY26 HEPS surged 467%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Astral Foods has reported a strong recovery in interim earnings, supported by lower feed costs, improved poultry pricing and a more stable operating environment. But while profitability has rebounded, the group flags bird flu, the Middle East war and uncertain weather conditions as key risks to its outlook. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these numbers is Gary Arnold, CEO, Astral Foods. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[State of South Africa’s commercial property sector ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's commercial property sector is under pressure as tenants push back against rising rental escalations, utility costs and infrastructure challenges. A new report by TPN Credit Bureau finds that more than half of commercial tenants say annual escalations above 4 per cent are no longer sustainable, while many businesses are downsizing into smaller, more efficient spaces. The findings also suggest landlords may need to shift toward more flexible, partnership-driven leasing models as renewal risks rise. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Waldo Marcus, Director, TPN Credit Bureau.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's automotive trade outlook ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's automotive sector is undergoing a major shift as imported vehicles continue to gain ground in the local market. New data from Naamsa shows light vehicle imports surged 28.6 per cent in 2025 to more than 391,000 units. China alone supplied more than 91,000 vehicles to South Africa last year, while the number of Chinese brands operating locally nearly doubled from eight to 15. The figures highlight growing consumer demand for affordability and choice, but also raise important questions around localisation, industrial policy and the future competitiveness of South Africa's automotive industry. Paulina Mamogobo, Chief Economist, Naamsa joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779111314934/dangote-refinery-ipo-pfa-s-get-regulatory-nod</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Dangote Refinery IPO: PFA's get regulatory nod  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The National Pension Commission has granted a one-off regulatory forbearance to Pension Fund Administrators to invest in the proposed Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. With assets worth 29.5 trillion naira, how much will PFAs invest in the planned IPO? Akinbola Akintola, a Partner at HRISP Partners, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Sanwo-Olu: Private sector partnerships key to position Lagos as cultural centre]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu believes private sector collaboration, policy incentives are key to drive investments and position Lagos as not only an entertainment capital but a cultural and tourism centre for Nigeria. In a chat with CNBC Africa at the Africa Legacy summit, he highlights the need for authenticity and Africa narrating its own story.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779111786792/post-imf-ecf-ghana-transitions-to-policy-coordination-instrument</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Post IMF ECF: Ghana transitions to policy coordination instrument]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana has officially exited its Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, marking a turning point in the country’s economic recovery. In a move to achieve Investment Grade status, the country enters a non-financial agreement with the IMF via the Policy Coordination Instrument. Richmond Frimpong, Advisory Board Chair, FLF Africa joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.

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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779119399751/odiaka-dmo-will-need-to-allow-stop-rates-of-16-8-17-2-for-january-2035-bond</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Odiaka: DMO will need to allow stop rates of 16.8%-17.2% for January 2035 bond]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Following today’s 600 billion naira bond auction, the Chief Executive of ECOB Capital, Emmanuel Odiaka says expectation is that the Debt Management Office will need to allow stop rates to align more closely with prevailing secondary market levels, potentially in the 16.8 to 17.2 per cent range for the January 2035 bond while noting attempts to artificially suppress yields may lead to weak bid-to-cover ratios or reduced investor participation. Looking ahead, he expects the Monetary Policy Committee to leave the monetary policy rate unchanged at 26.5 per cent. He joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779121234138/faddoul-nigeria-needs-to-focus-on-developing-retaining-human-capital</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Faddoul: Nigeria needs to focus on developing, retaining human capital  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Managing Director of Eko Hotels and Suites, Ghassan Faddoul says Nigeria needs to focus on developing and retaining its human capital, particularly in the hospitality and tourism industry, stressing the need to curb the era of exporting human capital to the West. In a chat with CNBC Africa at the Africa Legacy Summit, he cites continued reinvestment, learning from history and a strong heritage in the African hospitality scene. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779120947305/iyamu-lower-interest-rates-key-to-improve-vehicle-financing-affordability</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Iyamu: lower interest rates key to improve vehicle financing affordability]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A reduction in interest rates is key to improve monthly repayment affordability and increase loan uptake, particularly in the price-sensitive used vehicle segment. That’s the stance of Co-founder and Senior Vice President, Dealer Ecosystem at Autochek Africa noting increased risk appetite from more commercial banks is necessary to deepen market penetration through structured partnerships with dealerships, fintechs, and mobility platforms. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the outlook of vehicle financing in Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Biashara Afrika 2026: Unlocking growth for small traders across Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Biashara Afrika 2026 summit that serves as a premier platform uniting policymakers, business leaders, financial institutions, and trade enablers to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). CNBC Africa’s Keamo Motsepele spoke with Tsotesi Makong, Director of Coordination and Programmes at the AfCFTA Secretariat about the strategic expansion of AfCFTA events across the continent and outlines how emerging digital trade protocols and FinTech solutions are revolutionizing cross-border payments for small traders across Africa.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779123576869/pwc-africa-s-ai-challenge-is-scale-not-adoption</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[PwC: Africa's Ai challenge is scale, not adoption]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Business leaders at the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda were calling for deeper regional integration, increased investment and private sector-led growth to drive Africa's economic future. CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla spoke to the PwC Africa CEO, Dion Shango to find out why Africa's AI challenge is no longer adoption, but more on scaling AI at a rapid enough pace to unlock growth, competitiveness and new business models across sectors.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Secondhand car retailer WeBuyCars HY26 HEPS declined 1.6%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[WeBuyCars hit a bump, in the half year period, ended March. This, as it pointed; to a strong contrast, to the buoyant trading conditions experienced in the prior period. The 7.8 per cent gain in revenue, failed to translate into growth on the bottom line. Joining CNBC Africa for more detail is Chris Rein, CFO at WeBuyCars.]]></video:description>
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