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      <news:title>Allianz Trade: South African insolvencies are falling </news:title>
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      <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>
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      <news:title>Laurus Africa: Ghana equities selloff deepens on tight yield stance</news:title>
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      <news:title>Intelligence Africa: Nigeria sub-nationals’ IGR improves, but federal dependence remains</news:title>
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      <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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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:28:23.092Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793109803405/guiness-nigeria-revenue-grows-204-to-40333bn-in-q326-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:24:04Z</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:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793109803405-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <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:duration>628</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:24:04.007Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <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>
    </news:news>
    <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>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793101723815.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>728</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:09:56.816Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <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>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793101034500-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <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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  <url>
    <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>
      </news:publication>
      <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:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793099547904-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <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:duration>647</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:37:57.039Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <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>
      </news:publication>
      <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:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793098743220-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <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>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793098743220.mp4</video:content_loc>
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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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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793033901530/amalgamated-brands-ipo-puts-vfex-in-spotlight</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T17:11:05Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Amalgamated Brands IPO puts VFEX in spotlight</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, VSE, Tinashe Mukogo, Money and Moves, VFEX</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793033901530-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Amalgamated Brands IPO puts VFEX in spotlight]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange is gearing up, to be the new home of Amalgamated Brands. About two weeks ago; the consumer goods company launched a $20 million initial public offering, with an offer price of $0.35 per share. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the dynamics of this company, and what the IPO is signalling about Zimbabwe's capital markets; is Tinashe Mukogo, Founder and Editor, Money and Moves.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793033901530.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793033901530</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>735</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T17:11:05.072Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793030416675/anchor-capitals-q4-strategy-and-asset-allocation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T16:24:58Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anchor Capital&apos;s Q4 strategy and asset allocation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Nolan Wapenaar, Anchor Capital, asset allocation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793030416675-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Anchor Capital's Q4 strategy and asset allocation]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[We are in the fourth quarter of the year and the risks that have dominated markets from the first quarter, have not subsided. We've seen a significant acceleration in the oil price, a weakening of the rand, a spike in US Treasury bond yields, and volatility in Artificial Intelligence stocks. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss, where the money will be made in the fourth quarter is Nolan Wapenaar, Head of Fixed Income at Anchor Capital.

]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793030416675.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>760</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T16:24:58.225Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793029166648/uk-mobilist-subscribes-kes-194bn-to-quickmart-ipo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T15:51:29Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK MOBILIST subscribes KES 1.94bn to quickmart IPO</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Commonwealth and Development Office, MOBILIST, QuickMart Supermarkets, Jacques Dôme, IPO</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793029166648-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[UK MOBILIST subscribes KES 1.94bn to quickmart IPO]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, through its flagship MOBILIST programme, has subscribed KES 1.94 billion to the Initial Public Offering of QuickMart Supermarkets ahead of its planned listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack what this institutional backing means for QuickMart's 72-store network & its broader regional expansion strategy is Jacques Dôme, Managing Director for Kenya at QuickMart Supermarkets.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793029166648.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793029166648</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>443</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T15:51:29.516Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793025651367/africas-internet-users-to-reach-700-million-by-2030-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T15:03:45Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s internet users to reach 700 million by 2030 </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou, Digital Access in Africa, Partnership for Digital Access in Africa, Digital Access in Africa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793025651367-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's internet users to reach 700 million by 2030 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa expects the number of internet users in Africa to reach around 700 million by 2030, with a shortfall of more than 300 million from the ambitious one billion people target. How can the digital divide be closed? Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou, CEO of the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793025651367.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793025651367</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>862</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T15:03:45.211Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793023177384/pac-earnings-interest-rates-inflation-to-determine-ngx-performance-in-q426-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T14:15:01Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PAC: Earnings, interest rates, inflation to determine NGX performance in Q4&apos;26 </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, PAC Research, Afamefuna Chukwurah, Earnings, interest rates, inflation, equities market</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793023177384-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[PAC: Earnings, interest rates, inflation to determine NGX performance in Q4'26 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at PAC Research believe the outlook for the fourth quarter of this year depends on the earnings, interest rate movement, inflation among others. Afamefuna Chukwurah, Deputy Research Head at PAC Research, joins CNBC Africa to gauge investors sentiments in the Nigerian equities market. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793023177384.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793023177384</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>367</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T14:15:01.000Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793017961841/nigeria-building-foundation-for-vaccine-manufacturing-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:55:56Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria building foundation for vaccine manufacturing </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, Abdu Mukhtar</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793017961841-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria building foundation for vaccine manufacturing ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The National Coordinator for the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, Abdu Mukhtar, says the country is building the foundation for vaccine manufacturing. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of the NSIA Prize for Innovation in Abuja, Mukhtar stresses the role of the government in identifying manufacturers and developing programmes to support local manufacturing and clinical trials. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793017961841.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>543</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:55:56.754Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793015993446/el-maayergi-africas-trade-finance-demand-at-74bn-yearly-unmet-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:30:44Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>El Maayergi: Africa&apos;s trade finance demand at $74bn yearly unmet </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Afreximbank, Haytham El Maayergi</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793015993446-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[El Maayergi: Africa's trade finance demand at $74bn yearly unmet ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With Intra-Africa trade growing by 5.5 per cent to almost 214 billion dollars in 2025, the Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank, Haytham El Maayergi, believes unlocking trade finance and infrastructure remain crucial as around 74 billion dollars of trade finance demand in Africa goes unmet every year. He stresses that the 2026 Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar will provide an opportunity for partners and banks to learn more about structured trade finance with a focus on mining on the continent. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>617</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:30:44.863Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793015160562/south-africas-affordability-pressures-test-homebuyers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:08:38Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s affordability pressures test homebuyers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, housing market, Ooba Home Loans, Natasha Champion, consumer inflation, CPI, homebuyers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793015160562-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's affordability pressures test homebuyers]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's housing market is showing resilience, but affordability remains a challenge. Latest data from Ooba Home Loans shows that applications and approvals increased in the third quarter, this while house prices rose 5 per cent year-on-year, outpacing consumer inflation. But at the same time, first-time buyers are making up a smaller share of applications, and more buyers are relying on home loan finance to cover the cost of a property. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Natasha Champion, National Development Manager, Ooba Home Loans.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793015160562.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793015160562</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>437</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:08:38.793Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793014502416/nigeria-moves-to-address-cost-of-living-crisis-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T11:58:28Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria moves to address cost of living crisis </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Cowry Asset Management, Johnson Chukwu</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793014502416-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria moves to address cost of living crisis ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Nigerian government is adopting a collaborative, multi-pronged 90-day plan to ease the cost of living for Nigerians. As the 2027 elections draw closer, what impact will this plan have? Johnson Chukwu, CEO of Cowry Asset Management, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <news:title>Putting Africa&apos;s capital to work </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Putting Africa's capital to work ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa has no shortage of development priorities, funding these ambitions is what remains a key challenge. A new report by Boston Consulting Group points to a potential solution closer to home, and that's Africa's own capital. With hundreds of billions of dollars held in pension funds and insurance assets, the question is how do we get more of that money invested in the continent's growth. To discuss this further, CNBC Africa is joined by Jonathan Davidson, Principal at Boston Consulting Group.]]></video:description>
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      <news:title>Pick n Pay HY27 losses narrow but lower sales persist</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Pick n Pay HY27 losses narrow but lower sales persist]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay this morning released its half-year results, saying its turnaround strategy gained further traction in the first half as headline loss narrowed. The Group mainly driven by improved gross margins and a strong contribution from value retailer Boxer. Headline loss for HY27 narrowed 31.9 per cent to R299 million, while trading profit rose 58.1 per cent to R490 million. Joining  CNBC Africa to discuss these numbers is Pick n Pay CEO, Sean Summers. ]]></video:description>
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