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      <video:description><![CDATA[Outgoing Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile outlined the provincial government’s is target of some R200 billion in investment pledges. Additionally, the province is determined to secure R800 billion in investments by the end of the seventh administration. Here's more from the MEC.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:20:58.290Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775743541281/gulf-tension-potash-demand-soars-on-higher-fertilizer-prices-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:25:27Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gulf tension: Potash demand soars on higher fertilizer prices </news:title>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775743541281-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tension: Potash demand soars on higher fertilizer prices ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With the Gulf tensions impacting energy and oil markets, experts say the ripple effect is also being felt in the fertilizer markets, shifting renewed attention to potash. Farhad Abasov, the Chairman of Millennial Potash, believes periods of disruption tend to accelerate change, which in this case, is on potash as attention shifts to regions that offer stability, infrastructure, and long-term alignment with global markets. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss how Gabon plays a role in rebalancing global potash supply. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>538</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:25:27.765Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775736358795/makka-africa-needs-to-move-from-debt-servicing-to-health-financing</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:19:51Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Makka: Africa needs to move from debt servicing to health financing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, One Campaign, Serah Makka, health sector, African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775736358795-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Makka: Africa needs to move from debt servicing to health financing]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Executive Director for Africa at the One Campaign, Serah Makka, believes that plugging revenue leakage should be the first place to pool domestic capital for investment, particularly in the health sector. Speaking at the high-level ministerial side event at the conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, she notes the importance of data collections and sovereignty as well as cross border trade to shore up capital amid geopolitical volatility. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>484</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:19:51.686Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775735216836/yusuf-nigerias-growth-needs-sustained-reform-momentum-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:03:49Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yusuf: Nigeria’s growth needs sustained reform momentum </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Verraki Partners, Niyi Yusuf, 2027 elections</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775735216836-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Yusuf: Nigeria’s growth needs sustained reform momentum ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Nigeria builds up to its 2027 elections, concerns over sustaining economic growth trajectory remains at the front burner. Managing Partner at Verraki Partners, Niyi Yusuf, believes the quality of policy choices, political discipline and economic resilience are crucial to navigating complexities. He notes that the growth momentum hinges on the performances and growth of key sectors. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>519</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:03:49.048Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775733697691/south-africas-immigration-reset-visa-system-to-be-realigned-for-growth</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:46:40Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa’s immigration reset: Visa system to be realigned for growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Marisa Jacobs, XPATWEB</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s immigration reset: Visa system to be realigned for growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director, XPATWEB for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>604</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:46:40.013Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775734399609/gulf-tensions-will-nigerias-macroeconomic-fundamentals-improve-in-2026</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:46:21Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gulf tensions: Will Nigeria’s macroeconomic fundamentals improve in 2026?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Middle East, Paul Alaje, SPM Professionals, World Bank</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775734399609-poster.0000026.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: Will Nigeria’s macroeconomic fundamentals improve in 2026?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria faces a complex mix of positive and negative spillovers from the Middle East conflict, requiring a carefully calibrated policy response to balance short-term gains with emerging risks. That’s the stance of the World Bank. In a breakdown of the Nigeria Development update, the World Bank notes sustaining reform momentum is critical to sustaining stabilization gains amid pre-election pressures and global uncertainty. Paul Alaje, Senior Economist at SPM Professionals joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>481</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:46:21.872Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775732861610/gic-2026-mashatile-south-africa-is-open-for-business-gauteng-ready-for-execution</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:33:36Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GIC 2026: Mashatile: South Africa is open for business, Gauteng ready for execution</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Gauteng Investment Conference 2026, GIC2026, Paul Mashatile, GDP</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775732861610-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[GIC 2026: Mashatile: South Africa is open for business, Gauteng ready for execution]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Gauteng Provincial Government is today hosting its Investment Conference with the aim of demonstrating its investment opportunities. As South Africa's economic powerhouse, Gauteng contributes roughly 34 per cent of the national GDP and drives around 60 per cent of South Africa's exports to the continent. South African Deputy President, Paul Mashatile shared some insights on the province's growth opportunities. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>643</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:33:36.462Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775731535426/gic-2026-driving-infrastructure-development-in-gauteng-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:02:00Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GIC 2026: Driving infrastructure development in Gauteng </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Gauteng Provincial Government, Gauteng Investment Conference 2026, Zen Dlamini, GIC2026</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775731535426-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[GIC 2026: Driving infrastructure development in Gauteng ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng spoke to Zen Dlamini, Global Head of Public Sector and Infrastructure South Africa Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775731535426.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>527</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:02:00.561Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775665259604/world-bank-updates-sub-saharan-africa-growth-outlook</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:44:16Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank updates Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, World Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa, Andrew Dabalen, Middle East War</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775665259604-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank updates Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Bank has released its latest Africa Economic Update; as it puts a magnifying glass on economic developments that are shaping Sub‑Saharan Africa's outlook. Amid the Middle East War, growth forecasts for 2026 have been revised down. However, the region's economic growth is expected to remain steady at 4.1 per cent, the same as 2025. Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for Africa at the World Bank joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775665259604.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>678</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:44:16.036Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775662222806/south-africas-strategic-opportunity-amid-strait-of-hormuz-disruption</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:43:46Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa’s strategic opportunity amid Strait of Hormuz disruption</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Jacob van Rensburg, Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775662222806-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s strategic opportunity amid Strait of Hormuz disruption]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The war in the Middle East has poked holes on international trade, due to the closure of and threats to, key choke points. On top of elevated costs on fuel and transport, businesses are faced with security concerns. Joining CNBC Africa to paint the picture of the current state of logistics; is Dr Jacob van Rensburg, Head of Research & Development at the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775662222806.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>559</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:43:46.342Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775661150963/africas-digital-asset-adoption-landscape</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:40:06Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s digital asset adoption landscape</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Lasbery Chioma Oludimu, Yellow Card Nigeria, Digital Asset Industry</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775661150963-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's digital asset adoption landscape]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In many industries, Africa is seen as a follower at most, a first follower - instead of a leader. Well, the Digital Asset Industry tells a different story, with Africa displaying a quiet leadership. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the drivers of this rapid growth, and what lies ahead; is Lasbery Chioma Oludimu, VP of Global Operations and MD of Yellow Card Nigeria.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>654</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:40:06.506Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775661652675/reducing-import-dependence-in-african-pharmaceutical-manufacturing</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:33:52Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Reducing import dependence in African pharmaceutical manufacturing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, pharmaceutical manufacturing, Stavros Nicolaou, Aspen, World Health Day, One Health Summit</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775661652675-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Reducing import dependence in African pharmaceutical manufacturing]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Amid the observance of World Health Day, the One Health Summit took place in France. Hosted by the French Government, the Summit, forms part of France's G7 Presidency flagship events. And it gathered different stakeholders, to advance global action on shared health threats. Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive at Aspen joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>557</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:33:52.360Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775660549170/global-settlement-network-launches-akiba-international-broker-dealer-exchange-platform</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:20:22Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Global settlement network launches: AKIBA international broker-dealer &amp; exchange platform</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Global Settlement Network, Ryan Kirkley, Uganda, AKIBA, Global Settlement Network</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775660549170-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Global settlement network launches: AKIBA international broker-dealer & exchange platform]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Across Africa, countries seek to advance their financial infrastructure to reduce reliance on Western banking systems. Against this backdrop, the Global Settlement Network is entering the next phase of its Uganda rollout, with the launch of a regulated broker-dealer and exchange platform, which they are calling AKIBA. The initiative aims to support capital formation and enable secondary trading within a regulated market linked to national development projects. For more on this and the evolving global financial infrastructure landscape, CNBC Africa is joined by Ryan Kirkley, Co-founder and CEO of Global Settlement Network.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775660549170.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>497</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:20:22.883Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775659592962/urama-africa-should-not-let-this-crisis-go-to-waste-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:12:07Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Urama: Africa should not let this crisis go to waste </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, African Development Bank Group, Kevin Urama, Conference of African Ministers, Iran, USA, oil</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775659592962-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Urama: Africa should not let this crisis go to waste ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Chief Economist of the African Development Bank Group Kevin Urama says Africa must turn the current gulf crisis into opportunity through collaboration. Speaking to CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor at the Conference of African Ministers, Urama highlights how African institutions are joining forces to tackle disruptions in global finance, trade, and supply chains, while leveraging youth-driven innovation and digital investment to strengthen the continent’s position in the global economy.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775659592962.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>699</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:12:07.801Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775657743376/tehran-agrees-to-allow-safe-transit-of-vessels-via-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:31:28Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tehran agrees to allow safe transit of vessels via Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, emerging markets, capital markets, Tehran, United States, Iran, Kelvin Emmanuel, The Energy Consulting Practice</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775657743376-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Tehran agrees to allow safe transit of vessels via Strait of Hormuz]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The United States and Iran have announced a suspension of all attacks for two weeks, and Tehran has agreed to allow safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran says upcoming talks in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday do not mean that the end of the war is guaranteed. In the domestic market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company has commenced export of its new crude grade, Cawthorne to the Netherlands in a bid to expand its portfolio of globally competitive export streams. Kelvin Emmanuel, Managing Partner at The Energy Consulting Practice joins CNBC Africa for more developments shaping the oil market.]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:25:35Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Axis Pension Trust, Norfund commit $20mn to gip for SME support</news:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Axis Pension Trust and Norfund have made a 20-million-dollar commitment to support the capital base of Growth Investment Partners, an investment platform by British International Investment. The investment also sees the addition of both investors and reinforces GIPs role in supporting Ghana’s private sector. Benson Adenuga, Head of Office and Coverage Director, Nigeria at British International Investment, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <news:title>Mettus: South Africa has a hiring problem</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mettus: South Africa has a hiring problem]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's labour market remains under pressure, with high unemployment on the one hand, and rising hiring risk on the other. New data shows that while companies are still recruiting younger workers, they're becoming far more deliberate, using verification and technology to manage risk and protect their businesses. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this shift is Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Marketing and Talent Insights at Mettus.  ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775648076799/world-bank-groups-ajay-banga-on-jobs-challenge-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:52:59Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank Group’s Ajay Banga on jobs challenge </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank Group’s Ajay Banga on jobs challenge ]]></video:title>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:52:59.660Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775646538741/4g-capital-secures-2mn-strategic-investment-from-gif-growth-</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>2026-04-08T11:36:34Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>4G Capital secures $2mn strategic investment from GIF Growth </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Reuters, Neobank, 4G Capital, informal sector, SMEs, Global Innovation Fund, Uganda, Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, GIF Growth</news:keywords>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775646538741-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[4G Capital secures $2mn strategic investment from GIF Growth ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[4G Capital, a leading Neobank for Africa's informal sector, has secured a $2 million investment from GIF Growth, the growth-stage vehicle of the Global Innovation Fund. This funding is aimed at expanding the company's reach across Kenya and Uganda, specifically targeting the "missing middle"— small businesses that are too large for microfinance but lack the formal records required by traditional banks. Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Founder and Executive Chairman of 4G Capital joins CNBC Africa for more. 

]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:36:34.511Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775645915833/south-africas-cloud-outsourcing-and-ai-drive-it-industry-expansion</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>2026-04-08T11:20:57Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa’s cloud outsourcing and AI drive IT industry expansion</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, IT industry, AI, cloud outsourcing, Emery Geosits, Global IT Alliance</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s cloud outsourcing and AI drive IT industry expansion]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is positioning itself as a competitive IT services hub, especially as global demand for cloud, AI, and cybersecurity solutions accelerates. But while the opportunity is clear, there are still concerns around skills, scale, and the country's ability to compete globally. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Emery Geosits, CEO of the Global IT Alliance.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775645915833.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>347</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:20:57.091Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775644934826/zero-tariff-access-for-south-african-exports-to-china-to-start-may-</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:02:12Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zero-tariff access for South African exports to China to start May </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, Henico Schalekamp, HLB CBS Group, HLB CBS Group SA, CAEPA, Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity, China</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Zero-tariff access for South African exports to China to start May ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In 25 days South Africa will gain zero-tariff access to China's vast consumer market under the Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity, also known as CAEPA — a move the government says will unlock new export opportunities and deepen trade ties with one of its largest partners. The focus now shifts to how this plays out in practice for local businesses, investors, and the broader economy. CNBC Africa is joined by Henico Schalekamp, CEO, HLB CBS Group South Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>408</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:02:12.069Z</video:publication_date>
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