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      <video:description><![CDATA[Eight years ago, an investment analysis questioned whether Naspers was still a worthwhile investment, despite its significant exposure to Tencent. Since then, the share price has experienced considerable volatility and long-term investors have arguably not been adequately rewarded. Now questions have resurfaced around Tencent's slowing earnings growth, its valuation, exposure to China and of course the changing economics of artificial intelligence. To discuss CNBC Africa's Stock of the Week this Friday, CNBC Africa is joined by Daniel Malan, Chief Investment Officer, Perspective Investment Management.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793978497307/gondwe-afreximbank-raises-creative-industries-commitment-to-2bn</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>2026-11-06T15:46:36Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gondwe: Afreximbank raises creative industries commitment to $2bn</news:title>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793978497307-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Gondwe: Afreximbank raises creative industries commitment to $2bn]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Afreximbank’s Director of Creatives and Diaspora, Temwa Gondwe, says the bank has increased its commitment to financing Africa’s creative industries from $500 million to $2 billion, reflecting the opportunities in the sector. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the ongoing CANEX WKND in Lagos, he highlights the bank’s support for music and film projects, plans to launch a film fund focused on Africa-diaspora collaborations, and efforts to equip creatives with the business skills needed to access financing.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T15:46:36.514Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793977625671/budgit-lagos-enugu-bayelsa-states-rank-top-3-on-2026-fiscal-spending-performance</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-06T15:20:05Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Budgit: Lagos, Enugu &amp; Bayelsa states rank top 3 on 2026 fiscal spending performance</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Lagos, Enugu, Bayelsa, Oluwatosin Iseniyi, Budgit Foundation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793977625671-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Budgit: Lagos, Enugu & Bayelsa states rank top 3 on 2026 fiscal spending performance]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Lagos, Enugu and Bayelsa states rank top three on the 2026 Fiscal Spending Performance under Budgit’s State of States report. The report highlights States that rank higher on the Revenue Performance pillar demonstrate a stronger capacity to mobilise and grow their revenue internally. Budgit also notes states ranking lower on the Fiscal Viability pillar would require stronger domestic revenue mobilisation, improved expenditure efficiency and prudent debt management. Oluwatosin Iseniyi, Senior Research and Policy Analyst at Budgit Foundation joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793977625671.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>465</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T15:20:05.354Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793974921377/has-ghanas-disinflation-story-hit-a-bump</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-06T14:39:26Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Has Ghana&apos;s disinflation story hit a bump?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Wilson Zilevu, Databank, Alhassan Iddrisu, disinflation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793974921377-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Has Ghana's disinflation story hit a bump?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana's disinflation story is facing a fresh test with Inflation rising in the last three consecutive months rising to 5.5 per cent in October. Government statistician Alhassan Iddrisu says non-food inflation quickened to 7.9 per cent and was the key driver, contributing roughly three-quarters of overall inflation. Wilson Zilevu, Fixed Income and Economic Analyst at Databank joins CNBC Africa to unpack to the numbers and outlook for Treasury bills auctions.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793974921377.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793974921377</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>538</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T14:39:26.307Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793966693817/oduwole-africa-is-succeeding-at-cultural-diplomacy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-06T12:35:19Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oduwole: Africa is succeeding at cultural diplomacy</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Jumoke Oduwole, CANEX WKND, Lagos, creative economy, African creatives</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793966693817-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Oduwole: Africa is succeeding at cultural diplomacy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Development, Jumoke Oduwole says that Nigeria and Africa at large have done really well in cultural and soft diplomacy. Speaking to CNBC AFRICA at the on-going CANEX WKND in Lagos, she notes the continent is lagging in bringing home the benefits and dividends of creative talent while recognising efforts to empower creatives through knowledge, access to capital and global mentorship.]]></video:description>
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      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793966693817</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>435</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T12:35:19.258Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793965607441/nigerian-court-nullifies-candidacy-of-opposition-adcs-atiku-abubakar-for-2027-election</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-06T12:12:17Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigerian court nullifies candidacy of opposition ADC&apos;s Atiku Abubakar for 2027 election</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Federal High Court, Atiku Abubakar, African Democratic Congress, ADC, Eze Onyekpere, Centre for Social Justice, .</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793965607441-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigerian court nullifies candidacy of opposition ADC's Atiku Abubakar for 2027 election]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the process that produced Atiku Abubakar as the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, citing irregularities in the party’s leadership structure. The ruling adds another layer of uncertainty to the opposition’s preparations, amid wider concerns over electoral integrity, AI-driven misinformation, voter manipulation and election transparency. Eze Onyekpere, Lead Director at the Centre for Social Justice, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the implications for Nigeria’s 2027 elections.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>435</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T12:12:17.913Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793964232219/building-resilient-start-ups-in-an-increasingly-competitive-market</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-06T11:58:49Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Building resilient start-ups in an increasingly competitive market</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Ian Fuhr, The Hatch Institute, SMEs, start-ups</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793964232219-poster.0000027.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Building resilient start-ups in an increasingly competitive market]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Starting a business is one thing, but keeping it alive and turning it into a sustainable venture is an entirely different challenge. From navigating financial pressures and attracting customers to making the right strategic decisions, startups face several hurdles along the way. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this is Ian Fuhr, Founder and CEO of The Hatch Institute. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793964232219.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793964232219</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>583</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T11:58:49.374Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793962144587/africas-demographic-dividend-the-opportunities-ahead</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-06T11:32:18Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s demographic dividend: The opportunities ahead</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Goolam Ballim, Standard Bank Group, One Young Summit 2026</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793962144587-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's demographic dividend: The opportunities ahead]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The African continent is well endowed with a young population. This presents a huge economic opportunity, if used wisely, through sustained investment. If not, it could quickly become a demographic burden. That is one of the elements, put into focus, at the One Young Summit 2026; that brings together young leaders from across Africa and around the globe. Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank Group, joined CNBC Africa to discuss what is required to unlock this potential.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793962144587.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>581</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-06T11:32:18.688Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793893404752/agoa-loss-could-benefit-south-african-poultry-producers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T16:06:59Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AGOA loss could benefit South African poultry producers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Rwanda, African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, Movement, Trump, Anthony Clark, Smalltalkdaily Research</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793893404752-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[AGOA loss could benefit South African poultry producers]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With the dark cloud of South Africa being excluded, by the United States, from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the chicken industry might carry a silver lining. Under AGOA, South Africa's poultry industry was compromised, with dumping from the United States. With those trade preferences now set to fall away; attention is turning to what this could mean for companies such as Astral Foods and Rainbow Chicken. To unpack the implications, CNBC Africa is joined by Anthony Clark, Analyst, Smalltalkdaily Research.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793893404752.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793893404752</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>559</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T16:06:59.697Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793892154849/the-africa-fx-desk-the-ethiopia-birr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T16:01:15Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Africa FX Desk: The Ethiopia Birr</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Africa FX Desk, Ethiopia Birr, First Addis Investment Bank, Mered B. Fikireyohannes, Michael Addisu</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793892154849-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[The Africa FX Desk: The Ethiopia Birr]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more is Michael Addisu, CEO First Addis Investment Bank  and Mered B. Fikireyohannes, Founder and CEO, Pragma Investment Advisory. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793892154849.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793892154849</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>955</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T16:01:15.378Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793892703737/helios-reports-record-tenancy-additions-in-q3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T15:52:00Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Helios reports record tenancy additions in Q3</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Tom Greenwood, Helios Towers, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793892703737-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Helios reports record tenancy additions in Q3]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Helios Towers has reported its third-quarter trading update, with tenancy additions, revenue, EBITDA and cash generation all moving higher during the period. The telecoms infrastructure group has also increased its full-year guidance and says it remains on track to deliver more than 3,000 tenancy additions in 2027. Joining CNBC Africa discuss the numbers is Tom Greenwood, Group Chief Executive Officer at Helios Towers.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793892703737.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793892703737</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>457</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T15:52:00.589Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793889085962/chimezie-binance-security-breach-highlights-operational-risks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T14:53:11Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chimezie: Binance security breach highlights operational risks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Blockchain Nigeria User Group, Chuta Chimezie, Binance</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793889085962-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Chimezie: Binance security breach highlights operational risks]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Founder and Coordinator of Blockchain Nigeria User Group, Chuta Chimezie says the reported $6.3 billion Binance security breach highlights vulnerabilities in digital-asset infrastructure, particularly around internal access controls, compromised developer systems and social engineering. On the crypto market outlook, he remains cautiously constructive on Bitcoin over the medium to long term but expects further volatility and a more selective altcoin market. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack these and more.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793889085962.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793889085962</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>586</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T14:53:11.042Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793888201548/awani-afreximbank-committed-to-ensuring-african-creative-businesses-thrive</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T14:32:15Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Awani: Afreximbank committed to ensuring African creative businesses thrive</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Kanayo Awani, CANEX WKND, African Export-Import Bank</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793888201548-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Awani: Afreximbank committed to ensuring African creative businesses thrive]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank of the African Export-Import Bank says CANEX WKND provides an important platform for converting Africa’s creative talent into sustainable commercial opportunities and addressing complexities that hinder growth. Speaking on the importance of Lagos hosting this year’s outing, she notes given Nigeria’s influence across music, film, fashion, literature and other creative sectors, the city will pull together participants from across Global Africa to deepen collaboration, mobilise investment and support the continued growth of the creative economy.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793888201548.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793888201548</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>304</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T14:32:15.804Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793887182214/will-nigerias-cement-majors-sustain-profitability-drive</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T14:14:58Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will Nigeria’s cement majors sustain profitability drive?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Gideon Oshadumi, cement manufacturers, Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, HBM Nigeria, Chapel Hill Denham</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793887182214-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria’s cement majors sustain profitability drive?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's cement manufacturers are showing that higher operating costs don't necessarily have to come at the expense of profitability. Dangote Cement, BUA Cement and HBM Nigeria have all recorded impressive EBITDA margins in the first nine months of 2026, supported by cost-efficiency initiatives and investments in alternative energy. But with their share prices already posting significant year-to-date gains, how much further upside can investors expect? Gideon Oshadumi, Research Analyst at Chapel Hill Denham joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793887182214.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793887182214</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>316</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T14:14:58.192Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793883149145/state-police-bill-nigerias-senate-gives-6-states-until-15-november-to-approve</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T13:25:23Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Police Bill:  Nigeria&apos;s Senate gives 6 states until 15 November to approve</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793882159715/cocoa-prices-rebound-amid-softer-dollar</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T13:00:45Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cocoa prices rebound amid softer dollar</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Cocoa prices rebound amid softer dollar]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cocoa prices are rebounding after dropping to fresh 5-week lows amid a weaker dollar. Meanwhile, farmers in Cote d’ Ivoire say recent rain levels are sufficient to support harvesting in January and February, and boost prospects for the September-to-February main crop. In Ghana, farmers are hoping for a recovery in March harvests after a poor start to the season caused by a combination of heavy rains in some areas and drought in others. Tedd George, Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>436</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T13:00:45.800Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793881633526/can-senegal-resolve-budget-crisis-amid-growing-tensions</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T12:52:37Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Can Senegal resolve budget crisis amid growing tensions?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, Samuel Mathey, African Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793881633526-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Can Senegal resolve budget crisis amid growing tensions?]]></video:title>
      <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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      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T12:52:37.496Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793879625433/ai-conomics-a-new-path-to-growth</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-05T12:20:01Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI-conomics: A new path to growth?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Elize Kruger, AI, productivity, artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793879625433-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <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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    <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>
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      <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>
    <news:news>
      <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:video>
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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>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793876240560.mp4</video:content_loc>
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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>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
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      <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>
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      <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>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
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      <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>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:08:32.422Z</video:publication_date>
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