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Joining CNBC Africa to unpack Africa's AI readiness, policy frameworks, and data governance is Dennis Mwighusa, Executive Director of Africa Research Institute for AI.
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The global shift towards electric vehicles is accelerating, but South Africa faces challenges around affordability, charging infrastructure and the future of its automotive manufacturing industry. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Grant Locke, Managing Director of Volvo Cars South Africa. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria eyes big investments in 40 oil & gas blocks on offer ]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Western Cape port deal unlocks R6.9bn investment pipeline]]></video:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya became the third African country and the fourth globally after the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and France to record a case of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola. Meanwhile, new Ebola disease hotspots are emerging every week, and concerns are mounting over Africa's strategy to contain the spread of the disease. Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director General at the West African Institute of Public Health, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Fitch: European Banks’ retreat from Africa accelerated rise of regional banking groups]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[European banks’ retreat from Africa has accelerated the rise of regional banking groups, reshaping competitive dynamics across the continent. That’s the stance of Jamal El Mellali, Director, Financial Institutions at Fitch Ratings noting sustained success will depend on continued access to foreign-currency liquidity, correspondent banking networks and banks’ ability to maintain robust risk-management frameworks. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the Credit Implications, Opportunities and Risks ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Rising inflation: Will Ghana hold the line?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana's inflation story is showing signs of a turn. Consumer prices rose for a second consecutive month in September, hitting 5.2 per cent from 5 per cent in August. With food prices picking up and services still driving underlying pressure, the big question now is whether the ember months could give inflation another push higher. Benjamin Otchere, Lead Financial Planner at BNO Advisors joins CNBC Africa for more on the near-term outlook.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Telecel Group plans to commence the independent rollout of 5G services in Ghana with a commercial service launch in December 2026. This comes as the telecom company got awarded of a 5G spectrum license. Moh Damush, CEO of Telcel Group joins CNBC Africa to discuss rollout plans and outlook for the company. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa Credit Rating Agency: Redefining capital and credit risk across Africa]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mauritius positioned as bridge for Africa-India trade]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Mauritius serves as a strategic economic hinge and financial bridge connecting India and the African continent through trade agreements and regional integration frameworks. For more on this relationship, CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa was in conversation with Afrinex Exchange CEO, Thapelo Tsheole on the side-lines of the Africa Credit Rating Agency launch in Port Louis, Mauritius.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa FX Desk: Naira and Kenyan Shilling]]></video:title>
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