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      <video:description><![CDATA[Ambassador Olara A. Otunnu is an official candidate from Uganda for the position of United Nations Secretary-General to succeed António Guterres. Officially nominated by Uganda on July 24, 2026; Ambassador Otunnu is a former UN Under-Secretary-General, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, and Ugandan Foreign Minister, as well as a former President of the UN Security Council. He joins CNBC Africa to detail his campaign to reform the world body, focusing on restoring its moral authority, cutting top-level bureaucracy, and realigning resources directly with global communities.

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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T15:07:53Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why is Africa&apos;s tech startup funding slowing down? </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Why is Africa's tech startup funding slowing down? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by the African Private Capital Association, shows that African venture capital entered a more selective phase this year, with investors backing established businesses. With capital concentrating at the top of the market, what will be the catalyst for startups? Adeniyi Adebayo, Chief Business Officer at Yango Group and CEO of Yango Africa, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T15:07:53.013Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793197319600/adesope-coordination-critical-to-nigerias-housing-delivery</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T14:45:36Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Adesope: Coordination critical to Nigeria&apos;s housing delivery</news:title>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793197319600-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Adesope: Coordination critical to Nigeria's housing delivery]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Group Managing Director and CEO of Palton Morgan Holdings, Adeyinka Adesope, believes proper coordination between the federal government and the state government is crucial to addressing Nigeria's housing challenges. Speaking on the side-lines of the Nigerian Economic Summit, he says the lack of formal land titles is driving up costs and limiting access to housing finance. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>659</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T14:45:36.000Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793196468680/will-ghana-sustain-policy-reforms-under-imfs-poilcy-coordination-instrument</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T14:31:49Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will Ghana sustain policy reforms under IMF’s Poilcy Coordination Instrument?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Richmond Frimpong, International Monetary Fund, IMF, African SEZ Chamber, Richmond Frimpong, Ghana</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793196468680-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Ghana sustain policy reforms under IMF’s Poilcy Coordination Instrument?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana’s first review under the International Monetary Fund’s Policy Coordination Instrument has entered its second week, with discussions focusing on the government’s ability to sustain policy reforms through revenue mobilisation, public debt management and the 2027 Budget. Richmond Frimpong, Co-Chair of the African SEZ Chamber, joins CNBC Africa for more on the outlook for Ghana’s reform agenda.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>420</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T14:31:49.305Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793189183265/oladehin-dangote-ipo-shows-africa-can-mobilise-capital-for-growth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T12:37:59Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oladehin: Dangote IPO shows Africa can mobilise capital for growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, IPO, Argentil Capital Partners, Femi Oladehin, Iran War</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793189183265-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Oladehin: Dangote IPO shows Africa can mobilise capital for growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has attracted estimated investor participation from 120 countries following a two-week extension of the offer. With a fundraising target of $1.6 billion, attention is now turning to the refinery’s potential next listing destination and what the transaction could mean for other African companies planning to access capital markets. Chief Executive of Argentil Capital Partners, Femi Oladehin, believes this serves as a template for Africa to tell its industrialisation story to attract the much-needed capital. He joined CNBC Africa to discuss the lessons from the offer and its implications for African capital markets.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>587</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T12:37:59.353Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793188273387/yusuf-nesgs-mission-building-is-continuous</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T12:07:23Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yusuf: NESG&apos;s mission building is continuous</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Olaniyi Yusuf, NESG</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793188273387-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Yusuf: NESG's mission building is continuous]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Outgoing Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Olaniyi Yusuf believes the end of his tenure will not impact the work of the advocacy group, noting that the mission building mandate is continuous. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of the 32nd Nigeria Economic Summit, Yusuf highlights some reforms implemented by the Nigerian government within the last three years and how the NESG has constantly advocated for reforms sustainability by the Nigerian government.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>356</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T12:07:23.944Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793186934588/south-africans-feel-the-pinch-as-cost-pressures-mount</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>2026-10-28T11:41:03Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africans feel the pinch as cost pressures mount</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, NielsenIQ, Kim Reddy, Iran war, oil prices</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africans feel the pinch as cost pressures mount]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African consumers are increasingly divided by their financial realities, with rising living costs forcing households to rethink how and where they spend. New NielsenIQ research shows 41 per cent of consumers say they are financially worse off than a year ago, showing that more households are taking strain. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook is Kim Reddy, Brand & Media Lead for EEMEA at NielsenIQ.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>352</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:41:03.305Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793186341154/flexible-power-systems-key-to-south-africas-renewables-future</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:40:40Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Flexible power systems key to South Africa&apos;s renewables future</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, renewable energy, Kenneth Engblom, Wärtsilä Energy, Solar</news:keywords>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793186341154-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Flexible power systems key to South Africa's renewables future]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is adding more renewable energy to its power mix, but integrating solar and wind presents a new challenge: keeping the grid stable when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. Flexible power systems are becoming increasingly important to balance supply and demand. So, what can South Africa learn from markets that have already navigated this transition? CNBC Africa is joined by Kenneth Engblom, Vice President for Europe and Africa, Wärtsilä Energy to unpack this. ]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793185738740/south-africas-salaries-edge-higher-in-september</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:28:42Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s salaries edge higher in September</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Elize Kruger, PayInc, salaries</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793185738740-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's salaries edge higher in September]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African salaries are edging higher in average nominal terms, but workers are losing ground in real terms as rising fuel prices and higher inflation erode purchasing power. Latest data by PayInc reveals real net salaries were down 2.6 per cent in September compared to a year ago as households continue to face mounting pressure. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the index further is Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:28:42.176Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793184682504/sp-upgrade-in-sight-for-south-africa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:28:42Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>S&amp;P upgrade in sight for South Africa</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Nedbank CIB, Matthew Pirnie, mini budget, S&amp;P</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793184682504-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P upgrade in sight for South Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's mid-term budget points to an improving fiscal outlook, with debt expected to decline and a potential sovereign credit rating upgrade on the horizon. But with government spending part of its revenue windfall rather than directing it entirely towards debt reduction, the question for investors is whether the improvement is enough to lower the country's risk premium. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Matthew Pirnie, Senior Research Analyst: Africa Credit, Nedbank CIB.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:28:42.078Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793183104113/kenya-eu-economic-partnership-agreement-unlocking-europe-markets-for-kenyan-exporters-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:47:18Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement: Unlocking Europe markets for Kenyan exporters </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Tobias Alando, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, European Union, EU</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793183104113-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement: Unlocking Europe markets for Kenyan exporters ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Kenya Association of Manufacturers recently launched the Kenya–European Union Economic Partnership Agreement Catalogue in Nairobi. Held under the theme 'Operation-alizing the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement,' the launch showcases practical pathways for local enterprises to expand exports into the European market.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how manufacturers are navigating duty-free market access, supply chain standards, and regional trade dynamics is Tobias Alando, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. 
]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:47:18.876Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793114472187/allianz-trade-south-african-insolvencies-are-falling-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:36:53Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allianz Trade: South African insolvencies are falling </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Allianz Trade, Lluis Dalmau, Insolvency Report</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793114472187-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Allianz Trade: South African insolvencies are falling ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[According to Allianz Trade's latest Insolvency Report; South African businesses are showing more resilience. This, as insolvencies are expected to fall, by at least 5 per cent in 2026. However, vulnerabilities are elevated in certain sectors, including construction and consumer-facing industries. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Lluis Dalmau Economist for Africa & Middle East at Allianz Trade.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793114472187.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:36:53.878Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793113886606/morocco-climbs-south-africa-slips-in-rmb-rankings</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:32:34Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Morocco Climbs, South Africa slips in RMB rankings</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, RMB, Isaah Mhlanga, Morocco</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793113886606-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Morocco Climbs, South Africa slips in RMB rankings]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[RMB has launched its "Where to Invest in Africa 2026/2027" Report. Structural reform momentum is showing up, as a key driver; shaping the continent's investment landscape and the determinant of who thrives and who gets left behind. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793113886606.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>816</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:32:34.080Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793111916858/laurus-africa-ghana-equities-selloff-deepens-on-tight-yield-stance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:51:02Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Laurus Africa: Ghana equities selloff deepens on tight yield stance</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Laurus Africa, Mac-Jordan Narteh, fixed income, equities, cedi, Ghana</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793111916858-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Laurus Africa: Ghana equities selloff deepens on tight yield stance]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Laurus Africa expect the Treasury to maintain its stance of rejecting high-yield bids, while easing refinancing pressures could support further declines in yields. Meanwhile, the cedi appreciated against the dollar and euro, supported by subdued corporate demand and improved foreign-exchange supply. Mac-Jordan Narteh, Senior Research Associate at Laurus Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for fixed income, equities and the cedi.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:51:02.539Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793111420113/intelligence-africa-nigeria-sub-nationals-igr-improves-but-federal-dependence-remains</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:46:18Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Intelligence Africa: Nigeria sub-nationals’ IGR improves, but federal dependence remains</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Intelligence Africa, FAAC receipts, Jumoke Olusoga</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793111420113-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Intelligence Africa: Nigeria sub-nationals’ IGR improves, but federal dependence remains]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Intelligence Africa expect Nigeria’s states to face increased spending pressures in the second half of 2026, with the direction of FAAC receipts, internally generated revenue and recurrent expenditure key to fiscal performance. Although IGR improved across several states in the first half of the year, dependence on federal allocations remains high, while recurrent costs are absorbing a growing share of available revenue. Jumoke Olusoga, Head of Strategy at Intelligence Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the fiscal outlook for states and the implications for capital spending, borrowing and financial flexibility.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793111420113.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:28:23Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will Nigeria achieve single-digit inflation by end-2027? </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria achieve single-digit inflation by end-2027? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria aims to cut inflation to low single digits by the end of 2027, enabling much lower interest rates and borrowing costs. With headline inflation at 14.63 per cent, what efforts can be taken to bring down this figure? Ayodeji Ebo, Chief Executive Officer, MDU Capital joins CNBC Africa for this conversation. ]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:24:04Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Guiness Nigeria revenue grows 20.4% to ₦403.33bn in Q3&apos;26 </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Guiness Nigeria revenue grows 20.4% to ₦403.33bn in Q3'26 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Beverage alcohol and manufacturing company, Guinness Nigeria has reported a 20.4 per cent growth in third quarter revenue to 403.3 billion naira with profit higher 53.1 per cent at 40.69 billion naira reflecting improved profitability and lower finance costs. Girish Sharma, Managing Director and CEO Guinness Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the result. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:24:04.007Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793101723815/nigerias-data-sovereignty-nitda-cbn-begin-engagements-ahead-of-2027-deadline</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:09:56Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria&apos;s data sovereignty: NITDA, CBN begin engagements ahead of 2027 deadline</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, NITDA, CBN, Central Bank of Nigeria, National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793101723815-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's data sovereignty: NITDA, CBN begin engagements ahead of 2027 deadline]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With Nigeria’s January 2027 data localisation deadline approaching, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Information Technology Development Agency are engaging stakeholders to advance the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative. Amid concerns over local data-centre capacity and migration risks, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, joins CNBC Africa to discuss implementation plans, private-sector investment and the steps financial institutions must take to meet the deadline.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:09:56.816Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793101034500/dercon-nigeria-must-sustain-reforms-to-drive-transformative-growth</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:59:19Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dercon: Nigeria must sustain reforms to drive transformative growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, University of Oxford, Stefan Dercon</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Dercon: Nigeria must sustain reforms to drive transformative growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s ability to achieve transformative growth will depend on sustaining macroeconomic stabilisation, strengthening private-sector competitiveness and building a lasting commitment to economic reforms. Professor Stefan Dercon of the University of Oxford says success must be measured not only by GDP growth, but also by stronger non-oil exports, job creation and poverty reduction. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss the priorities for Nigeria’s next phase of economic reforms.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793101034500.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>633</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:59:19.399Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793099547904/gambling-costs-extend-beyond-the-bet</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>2026-10-27T11:37:57Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gambling costs extend beyond the bet</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Pierre van Staden, Free Me South Africa, Online gambling, finances, mental health</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gambling costs extend beyond the bet]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Online gambling is becoming increasingly accessible, but the consequences can extend far beyond the bet, affecting employees' finances, mental health and workplace performance. Free Me South Africa has partnered with UK-based Gamban to introduce gambling-blocking technology into workplace wellbeing programmes. Joining CNBC Africa is Pierre van Staden, Chief Executive Officer of 'Free Me' South Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:37:57.039Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793098743220/south-africas-leading-indicator-rebounds-signalling-improved-economic-momentum-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:23:45Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s leading indicator rebounds, signalling improved economic momentum </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Johann Els, PSG Group</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's leading indicator rebounds, signalling improved economic momentum ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's leading business cycle indicator increased by 1.1 per cent in August, supported by stronger money-supply growth, residential building approvals and export commodity prices. However, weaker job advertising, vehicle sales, manufacturing orders and business confidence reveal continuing pressure beneath the improvement. PSG Group Chief Economist, Johann Els joins CNBC Africa to interpret what these signals suggest about the direction of the economy.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>647</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:23:45.679Z</video:publication_date>
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