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      <video:title><![CDATA[The future of payments in Africa: Smarter, connected, & powered by AI]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa is rapidly moving beyond basic digital transactions to build an intelligent, interconnected financial network. Driving this shift is the integration of artificial intelligence, evolving cross-border infrastructure, and next-generation commerce tools that promise to redefine how money moves across the continent.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the upcoming wave of transformation is Dr. Reda Helal, Managing Director & Co-Head of Processing Services – Africa at Network International.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Araxi reports 18.2% drop in FY26 HEPS]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's fintech sector is evolving fast, and Araxi, formerly Capital Appreciation, is positioning itself right at the heart of that transformation. The full-year results for 2026 are out today. On the surface the numbers look mixed, revenue down nearly 7 per cent, headline earnings off 18 per cent, but you're calling this a strong operational performance, also considering the recent strategic changes. Brad Sacks, CEO, Araxi joins CNBC Africa to help us understand the numbers in context.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's economy extends modest growth into 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's economy is moving, but only just. Stats SA has released the GDP figures for the first quarter of 2026, and the headline number is 0,5 per cent growth. That's a slight improvement on the 0,4 per cent  recorded in Q4 of last year, and in the current global environment, some will take it as a modest win. But dig into the detail and you'll find a more complicated picture: investment is contracting, manufacturing is under pressure, and household spending is barely positive. CNBC Africa is joined by Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist, Old Mutual.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781004439515/finance-mec-nkululeko-dunga-on-reforming-gauteng-s-investment-strategy</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga on reforming Gauteng's investment strategy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga has unveiled a roadmap intended to stabilise the province's R179.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year. This comes at a time characterized by geopolitical instability and limited economic growth. He spoke to CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria’s FDIs gain momentum in H2’26?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows foreign direct investment in Nigeria stood at $135.08 million in the first quarter of this year, representing only 1.3 per cent of total capital inflows, while other investments accounted for $374.48 million about 3.61 per cent. Senior Economist at SBM Professional, Paul Alaje joins CNBC Africa for more on the outlook and strategies to drive foreign direct investments into Nigeria. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781010463224/lcci-introduction-of-new-taxes-on-beverage-industry-risks-increasing-production-costs</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[LCCI: Introduction of new taxes on beverage industry risks increasing production costs]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry raises concern the Senate’s passage of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Bill by the Senate could have unintended consequences across the industrial value chain such as risks of further increasing production costs which are likely to be passed on to consumers through higher prices, worsening inflationary pressures, and reduced demand for locally manufactured products. The Chamber wants to see manufacturers reformulate their products over a transition period rather than raise prices due to SSB taxes. The Director-General of the Chamber, Chinyere Almona joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781011778485/mutfwang-plateau-state-accelerating-agric-investment-and-export-growth-agenda</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mutfwang: Plateau State accelerating agric investment and export growth agenda ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang says the state is accelerating its plan to transform the subnational's  agricultural sector, raising its potato production from 7 to 20 tonnes per hectare. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the Invest Lagos 3.0, he highlights opportunities for livestock development and coffee production, while outlining efforts to de-risk investments through improved land administration and enhanced security measures.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781016092524/imf-executive-board-concludes-2026-article-iv-consultation-with-nigeria</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[IMF Executive Board concludes 2026 Article IV consultation with Nigeria]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Nigeria. The IMF notes Strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience with a 4.1 per cent GDP growth peg for this year. However, conditions for many Nigerians remain difficult with poverty reaching 63 per cent; national poverty line and 27 million Nigerians estimated to have faced food insecurity in the fall of 2025. Axel Schimmelpfennig, Assistant Director and Mission Chief for Nigeria at the International Monetary Fund joins CNBC Africa for more on these.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781017988246/will-growing-reserves-translate-to-stronger-naira-in-2h26</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will growing reserves translate to stronger naira in 2H26?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's external reserves have crossed the $50 billion threshold, gaining nearly half a billion dollars in just four days this month. However, despite the stronger reserve position, the naira is trading slightly weaker against the US dollar. Is the growing reserve buffer enough to guarantee lasting currency stability? Dipo Ajayi, Head of Fixed Income & FX at Chapel Hill Denham Securities joins CNBC Africa for more on this.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781018144473/unpaid-electricity-bills-will-power-discos-sustain-revenue-growth</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Unpaid electricity bills: Will power discos sustain revenue growth?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Data from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission shows electricity distribution companies collected 196.13 billion naira from customers in March this year, representing 79.6 per cent of the 246.43 billion billed during the month. A breakdown of the data shows 11 distribution companies were unable to recover about 50.3 billion naira of the amount billed to consumers, underscoring the persistent revenue collection challenges facing the power sector. Ayodele Oni, Partner at Bloomfield Law Practice joins CNBC Africa for more developments in Nigeria’s energy market. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781018691720/tax-landscape-analysing-nigeria-s-revenue-collection-strategy</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tax landscape: Analysing Nigeria's revenue collection strategy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has recovered ₦521.8 million in unremitted VAT from the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of its Remita probe, while pursuing additional claims of over ₦33 billion. Meanwhile, the Senate has scrapped the ₦10-per-litre flat excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in favour of a price-based levy, even as debate continues over the proposed Coordinated and Enhanced Tax Administration (CETA) Bill and its potential impact on investment and job creation. Theo Emuwa, Senior Partner at Aelex, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the near term impacts on Nigeria's tax landscape.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7781019179123/suleiman-lagos-provides-an-investment-template-for-african-cities</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Suleiman: Lagos provides an investment template for African cities]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sterling Bank Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Suleiman says Lagos continues to provide a template for attracting investment through effective engagement with private capital. Speaking to CNBC Africa at Invest Lagos 3.0, he notes that recent efforts to stabilise Nigeria's macroeconomic environment are helping restore investor confidence, while highlighting the need for stronger collaboration between government, investors and financial institutions to unlock growth across sectors including the creative economy.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ShafDB launches rebrand & reveals strong 2025 financial results]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa is currently facing a massive housing deficit exceeding 53 million units, a challenge compounded by rapid urbanisation and a shortage of long-term, affordable capital. On the side-lines of the Shelter Afrique Development Bank's 45th Annual General Meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CNBC Africa was joined by Thierno-Habib Hann, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Shelter Afrique to discuss a major institutional pivot and robust financial growth. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's Eskom wades into renewables]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African state power utility Eskom earlier today launched Eskom Green, a dedicated renewable energy business focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. The initiative forms part of Eskom's ambition to have up to 32 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2040, while helping large industrial customers meet their decarbonisation targets and remain globally competitive.
Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the strategy behind the new venture is Rivoningo Mnisi, Group Executive for Renewables at Eskom.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's sovereign credit story]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's sovereign credit outlook is improving. Over the past seven months, all three major ratings agencies have either upgraded the country's rating or revised their outlooks higher, citing stronger fiscal discipline, stabilising debt and progress on reforms. But while the momentum is building, analysts say that further upgrades will depend on sustained delivery. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the latest ratings developments and what lies ahead is Matthew Pirnie, Senior Research Analyst for Africa Credit at Nedbank CIB.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's student accommodation sector is emerging as one of the continent's most compelling real estate investment opportunities. With Africa's student population currently estimated at 25 million and expected to reach more than 64 million by 2034, demand for quality accommodation is rapidly outpacing supply. Yet despite strong occupancy rates and growing enrolment across the continent, purpose-built student accommodation remains severely undersupplied in many markets. CNBC Africa to unpack the findings is Martin Uche, CEO of Research & Advisory at Fortren & Company.]]></video:description>
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