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      <news:title>Will Nigeria’s cement majors sustain profitability drive?</news:title>
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      <news:title>State Police Bill:  Nigeria&apos;s Senate gives 6 states until 15 November to approve</news:title>
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      <news:title>Cocoa prices rebound amid softer dollar</news:title>
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      <news:title>Can Senegal resolve budget crisis amid growing tensions?</news:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Senegal's opposition party Pastef led by former presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko has rejected a revised version of the country's budget. The revised budget is seen as crucial to the country sealing a new support programme from the International Monetary Fund. One hundred and nine out of 132 lawmakers rejected the bill while 20 lawmakers voted in support and three abstained. Samuel Mathey, President of the African Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development joins CNBC Africa to discuss.]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T12:20:01Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI-conomics: A new path to growth?</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[AI-conomics: A new path to growth?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is looking for new sources of economic growth amid high unemployment and weak productivity and artificial intelligence is being positioned as a potential game changer. The tools is said to carry the promise of improving productivity, attracting investment and reshaping entire industries. But the question is whether the country is ready to turn that potential into meaningful economic gains, particularly when it comes to job creation, skills development and competitiveness. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this further is Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793877537830/south-africas-municipal-governance-service-delivery-in-focus</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:50:27Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s municipal governance, service delivery in focus</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, ANC, DA, Democratic Alliance, African National Congress, GNU, Patrick Bond, Patrick Bond</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's municipal governance, service delivery in focus]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is waking up to a changing political landscape following yesterday's local government elections. With the African National Congress and Democratic Alliance running neck and neck in early results and several municipalities seeming to be heading towards coalition negotiations, the implications could extend beyond local government. The big question is what this means for the stability of the GNU, the country's economic reform agenda and investor confidence. CNBC Africa unpacks the political and economic implications with Patrick Bond, Political Economist. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:50:27.652Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793876240560/south-africas-business-confidence-slumps-to-lowest-since-2020</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:32:24Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s business confidence slumps to lowest since 2020</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, private sector, S&amp;P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers&apos; Index, Purchasing Managers&apos; Index, PMI, Thea Fourie, business confidence</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's business confidence slumps to lowest since 2020]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's private sector remained stuck in contraction territory in October as a result of weak demand, higher fuel costs, port shipping disruptions and deepening job cuts. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers' Index held at 49.0 in October, with business activity falling at the fastest pace in 10 months. Joining CNBC Africa for more is  Thea Fourie, Head: Economics & Country Risk: Sub-Saharan Africa, S&P Global Market Intelligence. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>488</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:32:24.784Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793876776945/africas-evolving-credit-landscape</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:31:31Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s evolving credit landscape</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Moody&apos;s Ratings, Lucie Villa, debt management, IMF, World Bank</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793876776945-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's evolving credit landscape]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's credit landscape is evolving, but the picture across the continent remains uneven. While some governments are making progress on fiscal consolidation and debt management, others continue to face elevated debt-servicing costs, currency pressures and limited access to affordable financing. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss Africa's credit landscape is Lucie Villa, Senior Vice President: Sovereign Risk, Moody's Ratings. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>418</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:31:31.017Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793874421866/east-africa-smartphone-financing-drives-digital-inclusion-market-growth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:08:32Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>East Africa smartphone financing drives digital inclusion &amp; market growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, George Kebaso, Samsung Electronics East Africa, smartphones, mobile phone market, digital inclusion</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793874421866-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[East Africa smartphone financing drives digital inclusion & market growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these market dynamics and discuss strategic industry partnerships is George Kebaso, Head of EIP Business, Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics East Africa.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793874421866.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>677</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:08:32.422Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793723440761/business-unity-south-africa-weighs-agoa-decision</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T17:00:30Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Business Unity South Africa weighs AGOA decision</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, Khulekani Mathe</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793723440761-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Business Unity South Africa weighs AGOA decision]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa and Rwanda are set to lose their preferential access to the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, from 2027. The trade arrangement delivered an estimated US$55 million in tariff savings for South Africa last year. Business Unity South Africa warns that while some exporters will come under pressure, the broader economic impact may be less severe than many fear. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the implications is Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793723440761.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793723440761</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>722</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T17:00:30.298Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793717992628/higher-crude-price-production-drive-performance-of-nigerias-oil-firms-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T15:11:27Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Higher crude price, production drive performance of Nigeria&apos;s oil firms </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Seplat, Aradel Oando, oil and gas, Harrison Osagiede, Zedcrest Investment Managers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793717992628-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Higher crude price, production drive performance of Nigeria's oil firms ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Higher crude prices and increased oil production has seen Nigeria's oil and gas majors, Seplat, Aradel Oando and TotalEnergies report higher earnings in the third quarter of 2026. Analysts at Zedcrest say they expect strong fourth quarter as Nigeria's production is expected to hold around 1.7 million barrels with a stable exchange rate. Harrison Osagiede, Research Analyst at Zedcrest Investment Managers, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793717992628</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>423</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T15:11:27.459Z</video:publication_date>
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