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      <news:title>Ward: Lagos Hotel occupancy up 6%, room rates surge 18%</news:title>
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      <news:title>S&amp;P Global revises Togo’s outlook to positive, affirms &apos;B+/B&apos; ratings</news:title>
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      <news:title>Nigeria’s SEC DG speaks on Capital Market Master Plan</news:title>
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      <news:title>Adebayo: Late nomination of inec commissioners could create uncertainties</news:title>
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      <news:title>Alake: Africa needs sound strategies to advance minerals processing, value addition</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T16:08:17Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Calgro M3 HY26 earnings fall as housing market remains constrained</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T16:06:12Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa contends with rising inflation as fiscal outlook improves</news:title>
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      <news:title>South African President Ramaphosa opens R10bn Vedanta project</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African President Ramaphosa opens R10bn Vedanta project]]></video:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:33:36Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Databank: MTNGH, EGL and SIC share price to increase amid upbeat investors’ appetite</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Databank: MTNGH, EGL and SIC share price to increase amid upbeat investors’ appetite]]></video:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:06:48Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SAMTL: Easing inflation could reinforce expectations of peak interest rates</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[SAMTL: Easing inflation could reinforce expectations of peak interest rates]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Sterling Asset Management Limited believe easing inflation could reinforce expectations of peak interest rates, encouraging investors to lock in attractive yields ahead of potential rate cuts at the fixed income market. For the equities market, lower inflation could boost consumer purchasing power, reduce borrowing costs and support earnings and share prices, although benefits will vary by sector. Patrick Ejumedia, Head of Research at Sterling Asset Management Limited joins me now for more market movements.]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:54:25Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Will Nigeria’s oil-sector FX demand surge again before year-end?</news:title>
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      <news:title>The Founder of Lufasi Nature Park, Desmond Majekodunmi says the World Bank and Nigerian government’s efforts to implement 20 Strategic Catchment Management Plans are commendable and key to combat environmental degradation, strengthen climate resilience as well as secure the country’s water resources. Meanwhile, he notes the deployment of the World Bank’s recently approved additional $500 million financing package for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes must be closely monitored over the next four years. He joins CNBC Africa for more on this and outlook for flood.</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The Founder of Lufasi Nature Park, Desmond Majekodunmi says the World Bank and Nigerian government’s efforts to implement 20 Strategic Catchment Management Plans are commendable and key to combat environmental degradation, strengthen climate resilience as well as secure the country’s water resources. Meanwhile, he notes the deployment of the World Bank’s recently approved additional $500 million financing package for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes must be closely monitored over the next four years. He joins CNBC Africa for more on this and outlook for flood.]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Petroleum marketers in Nigeria re kicking against the government-imposed 1,350 naira price cap on petrol, insisting that market forces, competition and improved distribution efficiency should determine prices in Nigeria’s deregulated downstream sector. Meanwhile, deductions from Nigeria’s Federation Account fell by 1.7 trillion naira in the first half of 2026, following the Government’s move to stop certain oil revenue retentions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and redirect gas-flaring penalties to the Federation Account. Ayodele Oni, Partner at Bloomfield Law Practice joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:22:41Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Majekodunmi: Catchment management plans, World Bank financing must be monitored closely</news:title>
      
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Majekodunmi: Catchment management plans, World Bank financing must be monitored closely]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Founder of Lufasi Nature Park, Desmond Majekodunmi says the World Bank and Nigerian government’s efforts to implement 20 Strategic Catchment Management Plans are commendable and key to combat environmental degradation, strengthen climate resilience as well as secure the country’s water resources. Meanwhile, he notes the deployment of the World Bank’s recently approved additional $500 million financing package for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes must be closely monitored over the next four years. He joins CNBC Africa for more on this and outlook for flood.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7792411568222.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:16:27Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Counterpoint: Memory shortage deepens pressure on smartphone market</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Counterpoint: Memory shortage deepens pressure on smartphone market]]></video:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:55:51Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Navigating mounting workforce risk across Africa</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Navigating mounting workforce risk across Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's growing population is creating significant opportunities for businesses and investors, but expanding across the continent also brings different labour laws and compliance risks. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has launched its 2026 Labour Laws in Africa Guide, covering 20 African jurisdictions. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss what businesses need to know is Aadil Patel, Director and National Head of Employment Law at CDH.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792409373300/tourism-and-vehicle-sales-boost-business-confidence-in-safrica</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:44:41Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tourism and vehicle sales boost business confidence in S.Africa</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, business confidence, SACCI Business Confidence Index, SACCI, Business Confidence Index, Alan Mukoki</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tourism and vehicle sales boost business confidence in S.Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's business confidence eased slightly in September, with the SACCI Business Confidence Index falling 0.8 points to 134.3. Despite the monthly decline, confidence remains stronger than a year ago, supported by precious metals prices, tourism and new vehicle sales. However, fuel price uncertainty and global trade pressures continue to weigh on the outlook. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the latest numbers is Alan Mukoki, CEO, SACCI.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792407092672/south-africas-fiscal-trajectory-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s fiscal trajectory </news:title>
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