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Joining CNBC Africa today to unpack what this means for local businesses and the EBRD's broader rollout in Sub-Saharan Africa is Heike Harmgart, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. 
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      <video:description><![CDATA[For years, the conversation around business growth has centred on access to capital. But as mid-sized businesses scale, many are finding that their biggest challenge isn't raising money, it's managing the complexity that comes with growth. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this shift and what it means for businesses and commercial banks is Mike Naidoo, CEO, FNB Commercial Enterprise Banking.  ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by the African Development Bank says that Nigeria's structural challenges have continued to impact rapid economic growth, noting that recent reforms have stabilized key macroeconomic indicators. Meanwhile, former president of the World Bank, David Malpass believes Nigeria’s long-term growth prospects depend on structural reforms, including currency stabilisation and unification among others. Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of CFG Advisory, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's insurance recapitalisation deadline comes to an end today as insurers await the final verdict from the National Insurance Commission on the list of fully compliant operators. Ayokunle Olubunmi, Head of Financial Institutions Ratings at Agusto & Co, joins CNBC Africa to examine the recapitalisation journey. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S.Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority cracks down on high-risk misconduct  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Financial Sector Conduct Authority, has published its fourth annual regulatory actions report, for the 2025/26 financial year. 678 investigations were finalised during the period; as resources were channeled towards, the greatest risk to financial customers and confidence in the financial sector. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight; is Sanele Magazi, Senior Manager for Enforcement at the FSCA.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[How endurance sport shapes executive leadership ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The 19th of July 2026, was a big day for MTN's Chief Technology and Information Officer, Charles Molapisi. He completed the L'Étape du Tour de France – the Tour de France, for non-professional athletes. With this achievement under his belt; we are having a conversation with him, on the parallels between endurance sport and business strategy. He joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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