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      <news:title>Africa’s Common Currency-in-Waiting</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/kenya-confirms-eighth-ebola-case-as-regional-outbreak-spreads/</loc>
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      <news:title>Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads</news:title>
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      <news:title>South African rand gains slightly as traders await budget speech, inflation data</news:title>
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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>
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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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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792412089392/the-founder-of-lufasi-nature-park-desmond-majekodunmi-says-the-world-bank-and-nigerian-governments-efforts-to-implement-20-strategic-catchment-management-plans-are-commendable-and-key-to-combat-environmental-degradation-strengthen-climate-resilience-as-well-as-secure-the-countrys-water-resources-meanwhile-he-notes-the-deployment-of-the-world-banks-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</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:36:55Z</news:publication_date>
      <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>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Ayodele Oni, Bloomfield Law Practice, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited</news:keywords>
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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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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792411568222/majekodunmi-catchment-management-plans-world-bank-financing-must-be-monitored-closely</loc>
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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>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:22:41.295Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792411035158/counterpoint-memory-shortage-deepens-pressure-on-smartphone-market</loc>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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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>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Counterpoint Research&apos;s Market Monitor, Dynamic Random Access Memory, NAND, Shilpi Jain</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Counterpoint: Memory shortage deepens pressure on smartphone market]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Data from Counterpoint Research's Market Monitor service shows global smartphone shipments fell 20 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of this year. This is the lowest third quarter level since 2012 as relentless increases in Dynamic Random Access Memory and NAND prices intensified memory cost shock in Q3. Senior Analyst Shilpi Jain says Q3 was the second successive quarter to take the full brunt of the memory crisis while noting the extreme memory shortage is pushing the smartphone market into a more selective phase, reshaping OEM strategies and even consumer behavior. She joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792409502804/navigating-mounting-workforce-risk-across-africa</loc>
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        <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>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, 2026 Labour Laws, Aadil Patel, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, CDH</news:keywords>
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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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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:55:51.351Z</video:publication_date>
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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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      <video:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:44:41.607Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792407092672/south-africas-fiscal-trajectory-</loc>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:18:27Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa&apos;s fiscal trajectory </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, South Africa, PLSA, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Annabel Bishop, Investec</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's fiscal trajectory ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's Finance Minister tables the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement this Wednesday against a backdrop of weaker economic growth and rising inflation risks. But be that as it may, the broader business and investment community expects the statement will confirm the country's finances are on the mend and that the journey to an investment upgrade is positive. Joining CNBC Africa to preview the mini budget is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec. ]]></video:description>
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