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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's leading indicator rebounds, signalling improved economic momentum ]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gambling costs extend beyond the bet]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Online gambling is becoming increasingly accessible, but the consequences can extend far beyond the bet, affecting employees' finances, mental health and workplace performance. Free Me South Africa has partnered with UK-based Gamban to introduce gambling-blocking technology into workplace wellbeing programmes. Joining CNBC Africa is Pierre van Staden, Chief Executive Officer of 'Free Me' South Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Dercon: Nigeria must sustain reforms to drive transformative growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s ability to achieve transformative growth will depend on sustaining macroeconomic stabilisation, strengthening private-sector competitiveness and building a lasting commitment to economic reforms. Professor Stefan Dercon of the University of Oxford says success must be measured not only by GDP growth, but also by stronger non-oil exports, job creation and poverty reduction. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss the priorities for Nigeria’s next phase of economic reforms.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's data sovereignty: NITDA, CBN begin engagements ahead of 2027 deadline]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Guiness Nigeria revenue grows 20.4% to ₦403.33bn in Q3'26 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Beverage alcohol and manufacturing company, Guinness Nigeria has reported a 20.4 per cent growth in third quarter revenue to 403.3 billion naira with profit higher 53.1 per cent at 40.69 billion naira reflecting improved profitability and lower finance costs. Girish Sharma, Managing Director and CEO Guinness Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the result. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria achieve single-digit inflation by end-2027? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria aims to cut inflation to low single digits by the end of 2027, enabling much lower interest rates and borrowing costs. With headline inflation at 14.63 per cent, what efforts can be taken to bring down this figure? Ayodeji Ebo, Chief Executive Officer, MDU Capital joins CNBC Africa for this conversation. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Intelligence Africa: Nigeria sub-nationals’ IGR improves, but federal dependence remains]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Intelligence Africa expect Nigeria’s states to face increased spending pressures in the second half of 2026, with the direction of FAAC receipts, internally generated revenue and recurrent expenditure key to fiscal performance. Although IGR improved across several states in the first half of the year, dependence on federal allocations remains high, while recurrent costs are absorbing a growing share of available revenue. Jumoke Olusoga, Head of Strategy at Intelligence Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the fiscal outlook for states and the implications for capital spending, borrowing and financial flexibility.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Laurus Africa: Ghana equities selloff deepens on tight yield stance]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Laurus Africa expect the Treasury to maintain its stance of rejecting high-yield bids, while easing refinancing pressures could support further declines in yields. Meanwhile, the cedi appreciated against the dollar and euro, supported by subdued corporate demand and improved foreign-exchange supply. Mac-Jordan Narteh, Senior Research Associate at Laurus Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for fixed income, equities and the cedi.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793113886606/morocco-climbs-south-africa-slips-in-rmb-rankings</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Morocco Climbs, South Africa slips in RMB rankings]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[RMB has launched its "Where to Invest in Africa 2026/2027" Report. Structural reform momentum is showing up, as a key driver; shaping the continent's investment landscape and the determinant of who thrives and who gets left behind. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793114472187/allianz-trade-south-african-insolvencies-are-falling</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Allianz Trade: South African insolvencies are falling ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[According to Allianz Trade's latest Insolvency Report; South African businesses are showing more resilience. This, as insolvencies are expected to fall, by at least 5 per cent in 2026. However, vulnerabilities are elevated in certain sectors, including construction and consumer-facing industries. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Lluis Dalmau Economist for Africa & Middle East at Allianz Trade.]]></video:description>
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