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      <news:title>Cordros: Seasonal activity, oil output to boost Nigeria&apos;s GDP to 4.61% in Q4’26</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Duah: Policy harmonisation to unlock Africa's vision for mining sector]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[African countries need stronger collaboration and policy harmonisation to maximise the value of the continent’s mineral resources according to Kwaku Duah, Chief Executive Officer of Ashanti Green Initiative. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, he says organisations such as the African Minerals Development Centre and the African Minerals Strategy Group can help align national priorities and lobby for a common approach to mineral exploitation.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792755748725/sbm-price-for-a-pot-of-nigerian-jollof-rice-eases</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:58:25Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SBM: Price for a pot of Nigerian jollof rice eases</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[SBM: Price for a pot of Nigerian jollof rice eases]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The average cost of cooking a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria fell 11.5 per cent from 29,578 naira in June to 26,178 naira in September 2026, marking the sharpest quarterly decline since SBM Intelligence began tracking the index in July 2016. The report attributes the decline largely to lower prices of chicken, beef and vegetable oil, supported by improved harvest supplies and cheaper poultry feed. However, the relief remains uneven across markets. Ikemesit Effiong, Managing Partner at SBM Intelligence, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>536</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:58:25.344Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792753240692/africas-infrastructure-sector-embraces-digital-innovation-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:20:56Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s infrastructure sector embraces digital innovation </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, University of Johannesburg, UJ, Innocent Musonda, Construction, infrastructure</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792753240692-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's infrastructure sector embraces digital innovation ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Construction and infrastructure are key to economic growth, job creation and service delivery across southern Africa. Yet, the sector has been slow to adopt digital technologies that could underpin this growth. The University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Engineering, together with the Institute of Civil Engineering, is bringing industry leaders together to explore how AI and digital innovation can reshape the sector. And to unpack this further, CNBC Africa is joined by Professor Innocent Musonda, Director of the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation at UJ's Faculty of Engineering.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:20:56.460Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792752575303/david-to-goliath-building-a-business-that-can-compete-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:09:07Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>David to Goliath: Building a business that can compete </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Vusi Thembekwayo, David, Goliath</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792752575303-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[David to Goliath: Building a business that can compete ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Is bigger always better in business? Investor and entrepreneur Vusi Thembekwayo challenges that idea in his new co-authored book, Underdogs. Drawing lessons from brands that took on established industry giants, the book explores how South African entrepreneurs can turn limited resources into a competitive advantage. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack what it takes to compete, survive and scale - especially when the odds are stacked against you.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>630</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:09:07.679Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792751681868/african-mining-value-chains-and-data-gaps</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:45:45Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>African mining value chains and data gaps</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, global Markets, Mining in Motion Summit, Accra, Ghana, Mecktilder Mchomvu</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792751681868-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[African mining value chains and data gaps]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[At the recently concluded Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, Ghana, CNBC Africa spoke to Mecktilder Mchomvu, Executive Director of the Tanzania Women in Mining and Mineral Industry. She discussed best practices in artisanal small-scale mining across Africa, the multi-stage gold value chain, and the critical need for reliable geological & demographic data to drive effective policy.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792751681868.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>519</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:45:45.018Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792684456624/afrimat-faces-toughest-trading-conditions-since-listing-in-2006</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>2026-10-22T16:05:13Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Afrimat faces toughest trading conditions since listing in 2006</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, Andries van Heerden, Afrimat</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792684456624-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Afrimat faces toughest trading conditions since listing in 2006]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Afrimat has endured its toughest trading conditions since listing, with first-half headline earnings per share declining nearly 157 per cent as the group swung into a loss. Iron ore and cement drove much of the weakness, while Aggregates emerged as the standout performer. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers is Andries van Heerden, CEO of Afrimat. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>772</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T16:05:13.911Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792682483504/the-africa-fx-desk-ghana-cedi</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:36:07Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Africa FX Desk: Ghana Cedi</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Africa FX Desk, Ghana, Cedi, Mac-Jordan Sika, Laurus Africa Securities, Ghana Gold Board, dollar</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792682483504-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[The Africa FX Desk: Ghana Cedi]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana's cedi has managed to strengthen against the US Dollar, in recent weeks. The appreciation has been backed by the Ghana Gold Board, injecting foreign exchange supply. However, this is recovery comes amid, a longer depreciation trend that the currency has experienced year-to-date. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight on the Africa FX Desk is Mac-Jordan Sika, Senior Associate for Research at Laurus Africa Securities.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792682483504.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>693</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:36:07.861Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792681540611/clicks-reaches-milestone-r50bn-turnover-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:12:55Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Clicks reaches milestone R50bn turnover </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Clicks, Bertina Engelbrecht</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792681540611-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Clicks reaches milestone R50bn turnover ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A year of record turnover for Clicks; as the metric crossed the R50 billion mark, for the first time, in the period ended August. This, in an environment of constrained consumers and increased promotional activity. This growth filtered through to the bottom line – with headline earnings per share increasing 4.4 per cent. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Bertina Engelbrecht, CEO of Clicks.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>613</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:12:55.055Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792680026670/tiemtor-connecting-africa-and-global-markets-to-drive-capital-flow-trade</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:54:30Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tiemtoré: Connecting Africa and global markets to drive capital flow, trade</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Vista Bank Group, Simon Tiemtoré</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792680026670-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Tiemtoré: Connecting Africa and global markets to drive capital flow, trade]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Chairman of Vista Bank Group, Simon Tiemtoré, says strengthening connections between Africa and major global markets is key to facilitating the flow of capital, develop trade and support African companies in expanding internationally. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the Bank group’s near-term plans.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792680026670.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>901</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:54:30.916Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792679185908/dangote-buys-25-stake-in-kenyas-oil-pipeline-network</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:45:00Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dangote buys 25% stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline network</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Aliko Dangote, Dangote Group, The Energy Consulting Practice, Kelvin Emmanuel</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792679185908-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Dangote buys 25% stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline network]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote Group Chairman, Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline network for 335 million dollars, expanding his investments in Africa’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s crude oil output earnings reached 52.12 trillion naira over nine months, as petrol landing costs fall to just above 1,200 naira per litre. Kelvin Emmanuel, Managing Partner at The Energy Consulting Practice, joins me now for more on these developments.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792679185908.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>724</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:45:00.147Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792678328121/are-bond-investors-getting-picker-about-nigerias-debt</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:26:23Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Are bond investors getting picker about Nigeria&apos;s debt?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Debt Management Office, Bankole Odusanya, DMO, FMDQ Securities Exchange</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792678328121-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Are bond investors getting picker about Nigeria's debt?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s latest bond auction points to a more selective market, with investors favouring some maturities over others and demanding higher yields on longer-dated securities. Although total bids matched the 1.75 trillion naira on offer, demand was uneven across the three instruments. What does this tell us about risk appetite, yield expectations and the direction of Nigeria’s fixed-income market? Polaris Bank, Bankole Odusanya, Treasury Chief Dealer at Polaris Bank joins CNBC Africa for more developments shaping the market.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792678328121.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>448</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:26:23.874Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792672285532/gegu-kogi-state-advancing-drive-for-local-processing-of-minerals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:50:32Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gegu: Kogi State advancing drive for local processing of minerals</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Mining in Motion Summit, Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, Ghana</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792672285532-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Gegu: Kogi State advancing drive for local processing of minerals]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Abubakar Bashir Gegu, says the state is promoting local processing of mineral resources and enforcing community development agreements to ensure mining benefits local communities. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, Ghana, he says companies must provide infrastructure, including roads, water, healthcare and schools, while the state supports artisanal miners with training and technical expertise.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792672285532.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:50:32.222Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792668532168/africas-mineral-policy-priorities</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T11:54:17Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s mineral policy priorities</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Mining in Motion Summit, Ghana, Les Male, Royal Ghana Gold</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792668532168-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's mineral policy priorities]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Ghana pushes to increase local mineral beneficiation and strengthen its mining value chain, technology is playing a growing role in resource discovery and sector development. Speaking at Mining in Motion Summit in Ghana, CNBC Africa's Akinkunmi Obakeye spoke to Les Male, Non-Executive Director: Compliance at Royal Ghana Gold, about the country's refining ambitions, ongoing mining reforms, and the use of technology to unlock mineral resources and drive sustainable sector growth.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792668532168.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792668532168</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>585</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T11:54:17.259Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792667878552/shifting-trends-in-africas-luxury-market</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T11:45:11Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shifting trends in Africa&apos;s luxury market</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Michael Zahariev, Luxity, luxury market</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792667878552-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Shifting trends in Africa's luxury market]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Luxury goods are increasingly being positioned as alternative assets, but rising retail prices do not always translate into strong resale returns. The ninth edition of Luxity's State of the Luxury 2026 report examines how luxury brands are performing in the secondary market, what is driving consumer demand and where value is emerging. And joining CNBC Africa to give us all those details is Michael Zahariev, Co-Founder of Luxity.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792667878552.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7792667878552</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>402</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-22T11:45:11.384Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792665787976/addressing-the-growing-gap-between-skills-development-and-employment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T11:05:53Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Addressing the growing gap between skills development and employment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, youth unemployment, Gold Fields&apos; South Deep Mine, Steve Martin</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7792665787976-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Addressing the growing gap between skills development and employment]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa continues to grapple with high youth unemployment, particularly in communities where mining remains a major employer. Gold Fields' South Deep Mine has brought together mining companies, educational institutions and other stakeholders through Siyakha Sonke, an initiative aimed at connecting skills development with employment opportunities. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Steve Martin, Senior Manager for People, Gold Fields' South Deep Mine.]]></video:description>
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      <news:title>Spear&apos;s HY27 DIPS up 8%</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Spear's HY27 DIPS up 8%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African real estate investment trust Spear has raised its full-year distribution growth guidance after reporting an 8 per cent increase in distributable income per share for the half year of 2027. The Western Cape-focused property group has also expanded its portfolio through R1.4 billion in acquisitions and returned 44.9 cents in dividends to shareholders, an 8 per cent increase from the previous comparable period. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the numbers is Quintin Rossi, CEO, Spear.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792664980724/nomba-expands-b2b-payments-into-zambia-from-drc</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T10:54:48Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nomba expands B2B payments into Zambia from DRC</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, global Markets, Yinka Adewale, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nomba expands B2B payments into Zambia from DRC]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cross-border trade in Africa is growing, but businesses still face delays, currency constraints and costly payments. Business banking and financial infrastructure platform Nomba has announced the expansion of its payments corridor from the Democratic Republic of the Congo into Zambia through licensed local partners. Nomba CEO Yinka Adewale joins Nomba's broader Pan-African vision
and whether better payment infrastructure can unlock more intra-African trade.
]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-21T16:00:36Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vodacom, Bowmans call for Africa-Focused AI regulation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Ayman Essam, Vodacom, AI, Bowmans, Artificial Intelligence</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Vodacom, Bowmans call for Africa-Focused AI regulation]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Vodacom Group and Bowmans are calling for Africa to shape its own rules, to govern its Artificial Intelligence future so as to align with the pace of AI deployment on the continent. This is, based on a jointly developed policy paper, titled “Governing Artificial Intelligence in Africa: A Principles-based Framework for Responsible Regulation”. For more detail on that path, CNBC Africa is joined by Ayman Essam, Group Chief External Affairs Officer at Vodacom.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>598</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-21T16:00:36.329Z</video:publication_date>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-21T15:49:51Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UNECA Director speaks on Africa&apos;s mineral strategy </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Mining in Motion Summit, Accra, Ghana, Ngone Diop, UNECA, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Gold, Mining, AFCFTA</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[UNECA Director speaks on Africa's mineral strategy ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Speaking to CNBC Africa at the Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, Ghana, Ngone Diop, the Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, discussed how the continent can harness its critical mineral endowment for economic transformation and unite under the African Mining Vision to drive value addition through strategic regional partnerships and private sector investment.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>576</video:duration>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792595475639/oxford-economics-planned-projects-could-lift-africas-oil-refining-to-55mbpd-by-2030</loc>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-21T15:47:45Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oxford Economics: Planned projects could lift Africa’s oil refining to 5.5mbpd by 2030</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Oxford Economics, Brendon Verster</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Oxford Economics: Planned projects could lift Africa’s oil refining to 5.5mbpd by 2030]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Planned projects could lift Africa’s total refining capacity to about 5.5 million barrels per day by the year 2030. That’s according to the most optimistic case scenario by Oxford Economics. The Upside scenario’s planned projects add about 1.6 million barrels per day of capacity by 2030 but only about 400,000 barrels per day of output, as Dangote oil refinery’s expansion due in 2029 and the Lamu refinery due in 2030 will still be ramping up. Brendon Verster, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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