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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792165300220/cnbc-africa-stock-of-the-week-mondi-and-sappi</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:13:46Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CNBC Africa Stock of the Week Mondi and Sappi</news:title>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792165300220-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa Stock of the Week Mondi and Sappi]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[On Stock of the Week; we put the spotlight on paper and packaging companies, Mondi and Sappi. In Mondi's latest trading statement and in Sappi's latest results; the counters suffered the same fate of lower core profit and elevated input costs. Both companies highlighting, the backdrop of a challenging macroeconomic environment. For analysis, on these counters, CNBC Africa is joined by Henry Fouche, Client Fund Manager at Sequoi Capital.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>848</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:13:46.300Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792163539974/zimbabwe-finmin-mthuli-ncube-talks-economic-recovery-debt-ai-investment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:49:20Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zimbabwe Finmin Mthuli Ncube talks economic recovery, debt &amp; AI investment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, global economic outlook, monetary policy, Bangkok, Thailand, IMF-World Bank Meetings, IMF, Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe, Mthuli Ncube, AI</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792163539974-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe Finmin Mthuli Ncube talks economic recovery, debt & AI investment]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[On the side-lines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance & Economic Development. He discussed global economic growth drivers, local inflation stabilization and on-going IMF staff-monitored program reviews.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792163539974.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>615</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:49:20.271Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792163120995/energy-inflation-a-major-threat-to-price-stability-cppe-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:33:38Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Energy inflation a major threat to price stability – CPPE </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Emerging markets, capital markets, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792163120995-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Energy inflation a major threat to price stability – CPPE ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, believes there's the need for Nigeria to strengthen domestic energy resilience, noting that the sharp monthly energy-price increase also raises the risk that the recent disinflationary gains could be reversed if higher energy costs persist. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792163120995.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>485</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:33:38.768Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792160877390/will-nigeria-settle-legacy-debts-owed-to-power-gencos-by-2027</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:24:46Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will Nigeria settle legacy debts owed to Power GENCOs by 2027?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Emerging markets, capital markets, West African Power Pool, Power GENCOs, Oti Ikomi, Proton Energy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792160877390-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria settle legacy debts owed to Power GENCOs by 2027?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Federal Government is renewing its pledge to improve electricity supply and clear the outstanding debts owed to power generation companies by next year. Meanwhile, the second phase of the West African Power Pool is expected to be launched early next year as efforts continue to strengthen cross-border electricity trading and improve power supply across the sub-region. Oti Ikomi, CEO of Proton Energy joins CNBC Africa for more on these developments.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792160877390.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>691</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:24:46.043Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792162248999/-will-nigeria-sustain-food-inflation-slowdown-despite-ember-month-pressures</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:21:09Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title> Will Nigeria sustain food inflation slowdown despite ember-month pressures?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Emerging markets, capital markets, National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, FarmHaven 360 Ventures, Obiajuru Luya</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792162248999-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[ Will Nigeria sustain food inflation slowdown despite ember-month pressures?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows Nigeria’s food inflation rate slowed to 19.59 per cent year-on-year in September, while food prices fell 1.55 per cent month-on-month. The decline was driven by lower average prices of staples including local rice, maize flour, onions and tomatoes, but concerns persist over high transport costs, diesel prices and post-harvest losses. Obiajuru Luya, Founder and Lead Consultant at FarmHaven 360 Ventures, joins CNBC Africa to discuss whether the slowdown can be sustained and what it means for food affordability.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792162248999.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>503</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:21:09.198Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792152013479/will-africa-address-sharp-practices-in-gold-sector</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:24:33Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will Africa address sharp practices in gold sector?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, World Gold Council, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, WGC, Jude Uzonwanne</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792152013479-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Africa address sharp practices in gold sector?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Gold Council and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen governance, improve traceability and formalise artisanal and small-scale gold mining. Will this serve as a yardstick for Africa? Jude Uzonwanne, the CEO of the Africa Gold Council, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792152013479.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792152013479</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>424</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:24:33.019Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792151153636/will-festive-season-demand-reignite-price-pressures-in-nigeria</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:12:40Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will festive-season demand reignite price pressures in Nigeria?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Tilewa Adebajo, CFG Advisory, inflation rate, CPI, festiveseason</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792151153636-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Will festive-season demand reignite price pressures in Nigeria?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s inflation rate is slowing with headline inflation easing to 14.63 per cent in September. However, real test lies ahead as ember month pressures comes in focus. Meanwhile, Nigeria spent 5.28 trillion naira servicing its domestic debt between January and June 2026. Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of the CFG Advisory joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792151153636.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>522</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:12:40.308Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792149517746/south-africas-automotive-industry-eyes-investment-growth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:36:10Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s automotive industry eyes investment growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, SA Auto Week in Durban, Parks Tau, Tshetlhe Litheko, Naamsa, automotive industry</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792149517746-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's automotive industry eyes investment growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa this week hosted the SA Auto Week in Durban where Trade Minister Parks Tau announced that the country will tighten vehicle-manufacturing rules to "phase out" the practice of importing cars as kits for assembly in the country. The conference of course came at an interesting time for the auto industry as it faces pressure from global competition. To discuss some of the key highlights from the conference and where the local industry is positioned right now, CNBC Africa is joined by Tshetlhe Litheko, Chief Policy Officer, Naamsa.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792149517746.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792149517746</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>581</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:36:10.123Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792148757224/imf-sub-saharan-africa-growth-resilient-outlook-clouded-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:31:54Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa growth resilient, outlook clouded </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, global economic outlook, monetary policy, Bangkok, Thailand, IMF-World Bank Meetings, IMF, El Niño, Zeine Zeidane, Sub-Saharan Africa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792148757224-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa growth resilient, outlook clouded ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sub-Saharan Africa's growth remains resilient, with the IMF forecasting 4.5 per cent growth in both 2026 and 2027. But inflation, high debt and El Niño risks continue to cloud the outlook. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is on the ground in Bangkok Thailand for the IMF Annual meetings and caught up with Zeine Zeidane, Africa Director at IMF.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792148757224.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792148757224</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>579</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:31:54.558Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792148060852/ownership-investment-take-centre-stage-in-africas-creative-economy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:25:16Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ownership &amp; investment take centre stage in Africa&apos;s creative economy</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt, Chocolate Tribe, creative industries, creative economy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792148060852-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Ownership & investment take centre stage in Africa's creative economy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's creative industries produce work that competes globally. But while the talent is homegrown, much of the money and ownership still sit elsewhere, raising questions about who owns the stories Africa creates, and ultimately, who profits from them. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt, CEO of Chocolate Tribe.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792148060852.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792148060852</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>734</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:25:16.120Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792147274952/africa50-on-accelerating-african-infrastructure-development-mobilising-capital</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:22:03Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa50 on accelerating African infrastructure development &amp; mobilising capital</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, global economic outlook, monetary policy, Bangkok, Thailand, IMF-World Bank Meetings, IMF, Sérgio Pimenta, Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792147274952-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa50 on accelerating African infrastructure development & mobilising capital]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Sérgio Pimenta, the Chief Executive Officer of the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund where he discussed mobilizing African capital, de-risking infrastructure projects, and accelerating continent-wide development through strategic partnerships.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792147274952.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792147274952</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>711</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:22:03.357Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792077903169/africa-fx-desk-uganda-shilling-in-focus</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:26:34Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa FX Desk: Uganda Shilling in Focus</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Stanbic Bank, Daisy Nitwe, Ugandan shilling, Dollar, Africa FX Desk, Ebury, Roman Ziruk</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792077903169-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa FX Desk: Uganda Shilling in Focus]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A flip in the switch – that's what we saw with the Ugandan shilling; as it strengthened below the 4 000 mark against the US Dollar. This, after the Bank of Uganda hiked its key interest rate by 225 basis points; at an emergency meeting. Joining CNBC Africa on the FX Desk to put a spotlight on the Ugandan shilling, is Roman Ziruk, Lead FX Strategist at Ebury and Daisy Nitwe, East Africa Lead for Financial Institution Sales at Stanbic Bank.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792077903169.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792077903169</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>1185</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:26:34.177Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792078784756/psg-financial-services-recurring-headline-earnings-up-4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:17:41Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PSG Financial Services recurring headline earnings up 4%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, South Africa, CBSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, PSG Financial Services, Mike Smith</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792078784756-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[PSG Financial Services recurring headline earnings up 4%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[PSG Financial Services has laid another brick, in its growth momentum. In the interim period ended August; the company's recurring headline earnings per share rose 5 per cent, as the PSG Wealth division lifted profitability. There was, however, a pullback in the Asset Management and Insure divisions. From more on those numbers, CNBC Africa was joined by Mike Smith, CFO at PSG Financial Services.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792078784756.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792078784756</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>696</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:17:41.940Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792076831497/ojike-infrastructure-key-to-unlocking-africas-energy-potential</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:33:15Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ojike: Infrastructure key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, African Energy Week, Cape Town, Forvis Mazars, Uhabia Ojike</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792076831497-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Ojike: Infrastructure key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Country Leader for Nigeria at Forvis Mazars, Uhabia Ojike, says infrastructure investment is critical to converting Africa’s energy resources into economic value. He identifies refining capacity, functional power grids and regional interconnections as key opportunities for the continent’s energy sector. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of African Energy Week in Cape Town, he outlines the investment barriers and priorities for expanding Africa’s energy capacity.]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:00:42Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Has Nigeria&apos;s Tax Act gain traction after nine months? </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Has Nigeria's Tax Act gain traction after nine months? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The implementation of Nigeria's tax laws in January 2026 comes under the spotlight after nine months as experts have raised concerns over grey areas in the provisions. According to the Senior Partner at Aelex, Theo Emuwa, the concerns are early teething problems, while stressing on the impact of the legislation in the long term. He joined CNBC Africa earlier to discuss the journey so far.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792073924629/785bn-project-pipeline-will-nigeria-secure-investors-buy-in</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:59:05Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>$78.5bn project pipeline: will Nigeria secure investors’ buy-in?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Victor Aluyi, Aztran Global Investments</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[$78.5bn project pipeline: will Nigeria secure investors’ buy-in?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is putting a $78.5 billion investment opportunity on the table, unveiling 65 projects spanning energy, transport, manufacturing, agriculture and technology. Presented at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the portfolio is designed to attract domestic and foreign capital. But with funding needs running into tens of billions of dollars, how quickly can Nigeria turn these projects into actual investments, jobs and economic growth? Victor Aluyi, Co-Managing Partner, Aztran Global Investments joins CNBC Africa for more on the prospects ahead.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792072523966/cascador-partners-sterling-bank-to-unlock-200mn-credit-for-nigerian-businesses-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:26:36Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cascador partners Sterling Bank to unlock $200mn credit for Nigerian businesses </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Cascador, Sterling Bank, SME Credit Backstop Fund</news:keywords>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792072523966-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Cascador partners Sterling Bank to unlock $200mn credit for Nigerian businesses ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cascador has partnered with Nigeria's Sterling Bank for a 200-million-dollar SME Credit Backstop Fund for businesses in the country. The debt-structured facility will expand access to growth capital for debt-ready businesses. Trish Thomas, CEO of Cascador, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792072523966.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>572</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:26:36.715Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792071855277/hott-strengthened-capital-base-for-dfis-critical-to-financing-african-economies</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:00:02Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hott: Strengthened capital base for DFIs critical to financing African economies</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Vision Invest, Amadou Hott, World Bank, IMF Annual Meetings, IMF</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792071855277-poster.0000023.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Hott: Strengthened capital base for DFIs critical to financing African economies]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Amadou Hott, Former Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal, says strengthening the capital base of regional development finance institutions is critical to financing African economies. He proposes that central banks invest a small portion of their reserves in DFI Tier 2 capital to help these institutions leverage more funding for infrastructure projects. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, he outlines the reforms needed to unlock this capital.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:00:02.046Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792067056741/equites-strong-demand-continues-to-support-logistics-sector-growth</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:57:01Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Equites: Strong demand continues to support logistics sector growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Andrea Taverna-Turisan, Equites Property Fund</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Equites: Strong demand continues to support logistics sector growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Equites Property Fund today reported its first half results, showing that distributable earnings rose 10.5 per cent and headline earnings per share grew 67.2 per cent. The Group says reaffirmed its full-year distribution growth guidance of 5 per cent to 7 per cent and says it is accelerating its shift towards South African logistics, with R600 million already deployed into developments and acquisitions. For more on the results, CNBC Africa spoke to Andrea Taverna-Turisan, CEO, Equites Property Fund Limited. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>661</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:57:01.863Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792067025736/mobilising-african-private-capital-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:52:31Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mobilising African private capital </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, global Markets, South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, SARB, Bangkok, IMF and World Bank Meetings, IMF, World Bank</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mobilising African private capital ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The global economy is facing a fresh test as geopolitical tensions disrupt energy markets and complicate the fight against inflation. For central banks, the challenge is balancing price stability with economic growth. At the IMF and World Bank Meetings in Bangkok, CNBC Africa spoke to South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago about the global inflation outlook, the implications for monetary policy, and how central banks can navigate an increasingly uncertain economic environment.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>643</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:52:31.751Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792064762684/transnet-eyes-freight-recovery-with-10-year-rail-agreement</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:12:25Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Transnet eyes freight recovery with 10-year rail agreement</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Transnet Engineering, Wabtec, Transnet, Colette Yende</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Transnet eyes freight recovery with 10-year rail agreement]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Transnet Engineering and Wabtec have signed a 10-year agreement worth approximately R6.6 billion to improve the reliability and performance of South Africa's freight locomotives. The partnership is said to focus on maintenance, technology and skills transfer, with the broader goal of strengthening rail capacity and improving the country's logistics competitiveness. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the deal in further detail is Colette Yende, Chief Procurement Officer, Transnet Engineering.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>465</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:12:25.811Z</video:publication_date>
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