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      <video:title><![CDATA[Driving Africa's next frontier: Cashless economies ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's digital payments landscape is undergoing one of its biggest transformations yet. As governments push for greater financial inclusion, businesses embrace digital commerce, and consumers increasingly expect faster, safer and more seamless ways to transact, the payments ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At the same time, advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping everything from fraud detection and cybersecurity to customer experience and operational efficiency, while investment in AI across financial services is expected to accelerate significantly over the coming years. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these trends and discuss what's next for digital payments in Africa is Murat Cagri Suzer, Group CEO of Network International.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Fuzile: Africa is not doing enough intra-continental trade]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele spoke to the Chief Executive Officer for Africa Regions and Standard Bank Offshore, Lungisa Fuzile at the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 Conference in Cape Town. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Telkom Group has announced a 10 million dollar commitment towards the launch of the Telkom AI Institute, an initiative aimed at accelerating AI adoption, digital skills development and innovation in South Africa. CNBC Africa spoke to Serame Taukobong, Group CEO of Telkom, to discuss the investment, the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, and what it could mean for South Africa's digital future. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Standard Bank on strengthening domestic capital markets]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Goolam Ballim, Group Chief Economist, Standard Bank on the side-lines of the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 Conference in Cape Town. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Databank expects Ghana's inflation to ease in July ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[After three consecutive months of uptick, analysts at Databank expect Ghana's inflation to ease in July after reaching 5.3 per cent in June. What will fule the slowdown? Wilson Zilevu, Fixed Income and Economic Analyst at Databank, joins CNBC Africa with more on the outlook.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Onyekweli: Nigeria's energy reforms advancing long-term investment]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[McKinsey & Company Partner, Oliver Onyekweli, says recent final investment decisions and policy reforms signal growing momentum for Nigeria's oil and gas sector. Speaking to CNBC Africa at Nigerian Oil and Gas Energy Week 2026, he says stronger collaboration between government, operators and investors, alongside targeted adoption of artificial intelligence and gas development, will be key to sustaining investment and strengthening Nigeria's global competitiveness.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[What Nigeria's Pension Act amendment means for industry growth ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria has commenced amendment of the Pension Reform Act as it aims to align the Act with current industry reality as the race to the 2027 recapitalisation gains momentum. Akinbola Akintola, a Partner at HRISP Partners, joins CNBC Africa to discuss what this amendment means for the industry. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P Dow Jones Indices considers reclassifying Nigeria to frontier markets in 2027 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Dow Jones Indices has added Nigeria to its watchlist of markets that are being monitored and is considering reclassifying Nigeria from Standalone to Frontier during its classification review for 2027. Kayode Akindele, the MD and CEO of Coronation Capital, joins CNBC Africa to discuss what this mean for Nigeria's market. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7783608282866/laurus-substantial-fx-reserves-to-sustain-positive-cedi-outlook</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Laurus: Substantial FX reserves to sustain positive cedi outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Ghanaian cedis is on course to print its fourth consecutive week of depreciation after the significant correction in June 2026. However, analysts at Laurus Africa believe the substantial foreign exchange reserves, combined with the anticipated decline in oil import bills, underpin a positive year-end outlook. Mac-Jordan Narteh, Senior Research Associate at Laurus Africa, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Günther: Nigeria & Germany deepening energy partnership ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Germany's Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, says the two countries are expanding their long-standing energy partnership through investments, policy collaboration and support for Nigeria's energy transition. Speaking to CNBC Africa at NOG Energy Week 2026, she says stronger regulatory frameworks, sustainable energy projects and closer public-private cooperation will be key to unlocking long-term investment and deepening bilateral ties.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:17:34.988Z</video:publication_date>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Intra-African trade outpacing external blocs as regional momentum builds]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Business leaders and policymakers from across Africa are gathered in Cape Town for the third edition of Standard Bank's Africa Unlocked conference to explore actions required to accelerate trade, investment and sustainable economic growth across the continent. Returning under the theme Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth, the conference will focus on the growing role of African businesses and innovation in shaping the continent's next phase of development. CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele spoke with Bill Blackie, CEO of Business & Commercial Banking at the Standard Bank Group. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ S.Africa manufacturing output remains under pressure despite monthly rebound]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The latest manufacturing output print, is painting a dim picture. Production in May slowed 4.3 per cent year-on-year. This, as pressure was seen, in the categories of; food and beverages; basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery; and wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing. Joining CNBC Africa, for more insight is Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for Manufacturing at Absa Business Banking.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Smalltalkdaily Research: 2026 top stocks review]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The first half of 2026 has been marked by heightened geopolitical tensions and volatile markets. Smalltalkdaily research says a number of top stock picks have continued to outperform their benchmark, while others have come under pressure from broader market weakness. Joining me to review the standout performers and laggards is Anthony Clark, Analyst, Smalltalkdaily Research. ]]></video:description>
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