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      <video:title><![CDATA[Bhat: AI acceleration happening in all industries ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[17.8 per cent of the global working age population, is using artificial intelligence. That's one of the key findings of Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report, from its AI Economy Institute. Adoption is accelerating, but the reach is uneven. CNBC Africa spoke with Ravi Bhat, Commercial Solutions and AI Officer at Microsoft South Africa.
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Day two of Biashara Afrika 2026 continues to shine a spotlight on Africa's trade future, with discussions centred around advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area agenda, Leaders at the forum are also unpacking the key bottlenecks slowing AfCFTA progress, while weighing global risks, including the impact of tensions in the Middle East on fuel markets. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[A single point of connection, for trade in Africa. That's what ADAPT, the Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade, is offering. As the initiative moves from launch to implementation; Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria are set to lead. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what the next phase looks like, is Alban Jackohango, Senior Advisor, Trade & Infrastructure, The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P upgrades Nigeria to 'B' on improving macroeconomic profile; outlook stable]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Nigeria to 'B' with a stable outlook. The ratings firm notes it could raise the country’s ratings over the next 12-24 months if fiscal outcomes improve significantly, either due to fiscal consolidation or structurally higher revenue, resulting in lower debt service costs. Ravi Bhatia, Lead Analyst at S&P Global Ratings joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779266603330/oduwole-afcfta-is-africa-s-silver-bullet-for-trade-and-investment-growth</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Oduwole: AfCFTA is Africa’s “silver bullet” for trade and investment growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole says the African Continental Free Trade Area remains the continent’s “silver bullet” for trade and investment growth. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the Biashara Afrika Forum in Lomé, Togo, she highlights Africa must position strongly prioritising intra-African trade and task ahead as the incoming chair of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Databank: Ghana MPC to maintain cautious easing cycle in Q2’26]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Databank expect the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee to maintain a cautious easing cycle this quarter as external energy shocks begin to filter into inflation dynamics. They note early projection of two policy rate cuts remain on track for the year. Wilson Zilevu, Fixed Income and Economic Analyst at Databank joins CNBC Africa for more on likely next moves.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Rwanda's Trade Minister on advancing AfCFTA mobilisation & regional integration]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa reporter Keamo Motsepele spoke with Prudence Sebahizi, the Minister of Trade and Industry for Rwanda about regional integration, cross-border mobility, and how small-to-medium enterprises can scale up to compete across the continent is.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Biashara Afrika 2026: Driving intra-African trade: Accelerating continental integration ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Gainmore Zanamwe, Director of Trade Facilitation and Investment Promotion at Afreximbank. He unpacked how new financial instruments, single-bond transit systems, and export trading models are turning the AfCFTA from a policy framework into a commercial reality across the continent.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s inflation rose 1.1% m/m in April]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's inflation picture is becoming more complicated. Headline CPI accelerated to 4 per cent in April, coming in above market expectations and moving further away from the Reserve Bank's preferred 3 per cent target. The print reflects mounting global pressures, particularly rising oil prices linked to escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran — a major risk for a fuel-importing economy like South Africa. One of the key questions right now is whether this is a temporary geopolitical shock or the beginning of a more sustained inflation cycle that could alter the SARB's rate path. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Mzimasi Mabece, Head of Domestic Fixed Income at Melville Douglas and Christie Viljoen, Senior Economist, PwC. 

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      <video:title><![CDATA[Buyout to end Balwin’s JSE run ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's biggest fund manager, the Public Investment Corporation is in talks to acquire a stake in JSE-listed developer Balwin Properties, in a deal that could ultimately see the property developer delist after completion. The discussions come as Balwin continues to navigate a difficult property cycle that has constrained the company's ability to raise capital and consistently pay dividends. Joining CNBC Africa to about the deal and the company's next phase of growth is Balwin CEO, Steve Brookes. 

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      <video:title><![CDATA[Biashara Afrika 2026: SACU calls for urgent regional integration]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Dumisani Masilela, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) about Africa's trade activity across the region, highlighting key gaps in regional economic performance. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Alaje: Hold stance best option for Nigeria’s monetary policy committee]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Senior Economist at SPM Professional, Paul Alaje says a hold stance is the best option for Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee as markets await today's announcement while noting a balancing act is required to also address concerns around supporting growth and productivity. He highlights uncertainty around the ongoing gulf tensions and expected election spending will keep Nigeria’s inflation elevated.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7779284004766/will-gradual-release-of-stranded-barrels-soften-oil-risk-premium</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Will gradual release of stranded barrels soften oil risk premium?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[After more than two months stranded in the Gulf, supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of Middle East crude are finally exiting the Strait of Hormuz. While the movement hints at slight easing in supply disruptions caused by the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, traders remain cautious as the world’s most critical oil chokepoint slowly reopens. Temitope Kolade, Associate Director, Energy, Mining and Maritime Practice at Andersen Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more developments in the energy sector.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya's first listed infrastructure fund launches on NSE]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Nairobi Securities Exchange has listed its very first infrastructure fund. The Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund, or SAIF, has raised 3.4 billion kenyan shillings from its initial public offer. Backed by both domestic pension capital and international anchor investors, the fund is expected to channel billions of shillings into key sectors such as renewable energy, while also reducing reliance on foreign currency borrowing and opening up infrastructure investment to a wider pool of investors. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Ngatia Kirungie, MD & CEO of Spearhead Africa Asset Management. ]]></video:description>
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Wave Mobile Money's Regional Director discusses scaling fintech across African markets, balancing growth with profitability, and where the next major battle for digital payments will emerge. CNBC Africa spoke to Coura Carine Sène, Regional Director at Wave Mobile Money Group to unpack this further. 
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      <video:title><![CDATA[EBRD joining Kenyan-led initiative for decarbonised manufacturing value chains ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso has said the bank is planning an initial 200 million euro (about Sh30.1 billion) deployment into Kenya as it moves to expand operations into Sub-Saharan Africa. She said SMEs would be among the biggest beneficiaries, with the bank planning to roll out dedicated credit lines alongside advisory services and capacity-building programmes. She joined CNBC Africa on the side-lines of this year's Africa Forward Summit.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Understanding South Africa’s listed property landscape]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Investor returns told a story of an amazing 2025, for South Africa's listed property sector. And it looked like the continuation of tailwinds, would be the tide, to lift the boats further. However, all asset classes have had to contend, with the risk event, that is the Middle East War. Joining CNBC Africa for a look into, that property sector; is Keillen Ndlovu, Independent Property Analyst.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank Group doubles guarantees to boost African investments]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A major shift is happening, to push the acceleration of Africa's development. The continent is becoming a priority for investment. And to play its part, the World Bank is doubling its issuance of guarantees in Africa – targeting $6.4 billion, by 2030. To shed more light on this; is Junaid Ahmad, the Vice President for the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, which is known as MIGA.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Awani: It is time for Africa to ensure its resilience & sovereignty]]></video:title>
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