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      <news:title>Countries track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:34:29Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:32:38Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shipping giant boss warns Iran war will have bigger impact in coming months as customers face price hikes</news:title>
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      <news:title>Gold Fields flags cost pressures as Iran war drives up input prices</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T09:35:02Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T07:52:02Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese exporters ‘numb’ to U.S. threats as Trump set to visit</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/kenyas-safaricom-annual-pretax-earnings-jump-59-ethiopia-losses-shrink/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T07:47:30Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenya’s Safaricom beats operating profit guidance as Ethiopia business narrows losses</news:title>
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      <news:title>South Africa’s top court revives Ramaphosa impeachment</news:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The Constitutional Court is not letting sleeping dogs lie. The top court has awakened; the Phala Phala matter, which had been put to bed, in December 2022. The court ruled that, by the National Assembly putting a lid on an impeachment enquiry against the President; it acted prematurely and unconstitutionally. To unpack what this means for the President, CNBC Africa is joined by Peter Attard Montalto, Managing Director at Krutham.]]></video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:51:37Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stock of the Week: South African Cement Maker PPC </news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Stock of the Week: South African Cement Maker PPC ]]></video:title>
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We continue to see buyout interest in JSE listed companies, from foreign entities. The latest company, that seems to have caught the eye of a suitor, is PPC. This, as reports came out that Heidelberg Materials is eyeing a complete takeover of the South African cement maker. In our Stock of the Week segment, CNBC Africa is joined by Paul Whitburn, Director and Portfolio Manager at Rozendal Partners - to shed light on PPC's fundamentals. 
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778262802958/fit-to-prosper-driving-healthcare-sovereignty-in-africa-</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:11:57Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&quot;Fit to Prosper&quot; - Driving healthcare sovereignty in Africa </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, World Bank, Accra, Njide Ndili, Fit to Prosper</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA["Fit to Prosper" - Driving healthcare sovereignty in Africa ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Bank unveiled the "Fit to Prosper" strategy in Accra on May 4, 2026, aimed at strengthening health systems, expanding quality care, and boosting economic growth in West and Central Africa. 
CNBC Africa's David Alabi spoke with Njide Ndili, President of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria about the implementation of the World Bank's new Healthcare strategy is. 
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T15:14:12Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vetiva: Bullish sentiment to persist in consumer goods sector</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, consumer goods sector, Vetiva Capital, Motunrayo Sowunmi</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Vetiva: Bullish sentiment to persist in consumer goods sector]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Vetiva Capital expect the bullish momentum witnessed in the consumer goods sector to persist though at a more moderate pace than last year. Looking ahead, despite some profit-taking in names like Guinness Nigeria, they expect sentiment to remain positive, supported by relatively stable FX conditions, expectations of easing geopolitical tensions to help oil prices, and ongoing business initiatives focused on revenue growth, cost management, and margin improvement. Motunrayo Sowunmi, Consumer Goods Analyst at Vetiva Capital joins CNBC Africa for more market updates. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778250298778/economic-development-incentive-nigeria-moves-to-performance-based-tax-credit</loc>
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        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:38:42Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Economic Development Incentive: Nigeria moves to performance-based tax credit</news:title>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778250298778-poster.0000018.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Economic Development Incentive: Nigeria moves to performance-based tax credit]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria introduces Economic Development Incentive under Nigeria Tax Act 2025 to replace Pioneer Status Incentive shifting Nigeria's incentive framework from income tax holidays to a performance-based tax credit system. Theo Emuwa, Senior Partner at Aelex joins CNBC Africa for more on the country's tax landscape.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:38:42.712Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778249063359/aag-capital-nigerias-domestic-yield-environment-likely-to-remain-elevated-at-belly-of-the-curve</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:16:10Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AAG Capital: Nigeria’s domestic yield environment likely to remain elevated at belly of the curve</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, AAG Capital, Joshua Chinga, Pension Fund Administrators</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778249063359-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[AAG Capital: Nigeria’s domestic yield environment likely to remain elevated at belly of the curve]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at AAG Capital expect Nigeria’s domestic yield environment to remain elevated at the belly of the curve, where issuance concentration is highest and supply pressures persist. A base case narrative of 14.5 per cent to 16.5 percent is premised on moderating inflation amid strong domestic demand especially among Pension Fund Administrators absorbing the supply. The upside to the yields forecast above 17 per cent to 18 per cent range could be triggered by a reversal in inflation that compels a hawkish stance by the CBN. Joshua Chinga, Senior Investment Associate at AAG Capital joins CNBC Africa for more on why Nigeria’s Inflation is driving the curve beyond the borrowing story. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:16:10.161Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778244402444/nigeria-commences-pilot-phase-of-green-finance-and-investment-facility</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:03:49Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria commences pilot phase of green finance and investment facility</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Abubakar Aliyu, green finance, Green Finance and Investment Facility, DARES programme, Rural Electrification Agency</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778244402444-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria commences pilot phase of green finance and investment facility]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria unveils the pilot phase of the Green Finance and Investment Facility, which raised $188 million across 191 megawatts and 12 project lots operated by nine developers under the DARES programme. The pilot is designed to demonstrate the viability of the GFIF model at transaction level before scaling to platform level. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the road ahead is Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director at Rural Electrification Agency.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>470</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:03:49.141Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778242506495/is-burnout-a-real-issue-in-south-africa-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:33:49Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Is burnout a real issue in South Africa? </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, Simphiwe Moyo, Organisational Behaviour Institute, world of work</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778242506495-poster.0000027.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Is burnout a real issue in South Africa? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The world of work has changed dramatically over the last few years. Employees are placing greater value on flexibility, purpose, mental wellbeing and work-life balance, while companies continue to grapple with productivity, culture and return-to-office policies. But as expectations evolve, today we ask the question: what does the modern workplace look like, and are businesses adapting quickly enough to the needs of today's workforce? Joining CNBC Africa for this conversation is Simphiwe Moyo, Organisational Behaviour Specialist and Executive Director at the Organisational Behaviour Institute. 
]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778242506495.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:33:49.165Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778242480331/natl-policy-on-food-nutrition-what-should-nigerians-expect</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:33:05Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NATL policy on food &amp; nutrition: What should Nigerians expect?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, National Council on Nutrition, National Policy on Food and Nutrition, Uju Rochas-Anwukah, Public Health</news:keywords>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778242480331-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[NATL policy on food & nutrition: What should Nigerians expect?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The National Council on Nutrition has adopted the National Policy on Food and Nutrition 2026-2035 and directed the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to present the policy to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. Uju Rochas-Anwukah, Senior Special Assistant to Nigeria’s President on Public Health joins CNBC Africa to discuss the design and near-term targets. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778242480331.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>487</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:33:05.207Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778238114443/africas-400bn-data-problem-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:14:01Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Africa&apos;s $400bn data problem </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, digital economy, Mettus, Sam Tayengwa, mobile money, AI, digital identity systems</news:keywords>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778238114443-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's $400bn data problem ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's digital economy is growing rapidly, but there's an argument that the continent is failing to fully benefit from one of its most valuable assets: data. Sam Tayengwa, Group Executive for Global Markets at Mettus estimates that Africa's data economy could eventually be worth as much as $400 billion annually, driven by mobile money, AI, digital identity systems and consumer behaviour data. As it stands, as he says, Africa is giving this wealth away to international. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss exactly how the continent can retain this value within African borders. 
]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:14:01.410Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778172407135/helios-towers-q1-revenue-rose-12-to-2292mn</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T16:58:08Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Helios Towers Q1 revenue rose 12% to $229.2mn</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, CBSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, CBSA, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Helios Towers, Tom Greenwood</news:keywords>
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    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778172407135-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Helios Towers Q1 revenue rose 12% to $229.2mn]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's digital environment is evolving, and entering a new phase of growth. That's the story that increasing connectivity demand, and infrastructure supply dynamics, are telling. And that's showing up, in the first quarter results, of Helios Towers. CNBC Africa was joined by the CEO, Tom Greenwood; to discuss the African digital landscape.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>658</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T16:58:08.486Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778169686606/localising-africas-pharmaceutical-production</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T16:09:14Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Localising Africa’s pharmaceutical production</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, CBEA, Kenya executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Atlantic Lifesciencs, Dhananjay Triparthi, United Nations Trade and Development, pharmaceutical sector, World Bank Fit to Prosper, Accra, Ghana</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778169686606-poster.0000024.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Localising Africa’s pharmaceutical production]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[According to the United Nations Trade and Development, more than 70 per cent of pharmaceuticals consumed across Africa are imported, largely from Asia, while local production remains limited and unevenly distributed. For more on the initiatives to boost African production in the pharmaceutical sector, CNBC Africa's David Alabi spoke to Dhananjay Triparthi, CEO, Atlantic Lifesciencs. This was on the side-lines of the World Bank's Fit to Prosper strategy unveiling in Accra, Ghana. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778169686606.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>582</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T16:09:14.394Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778168456648/samateh-strengthening-health-systems-key-to-prepare-for-future-pandemics</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T15:53:00Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Samateh: Strengthening health systems key to prepare for future pandemics</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Health, Ahmadou Samateh, Gambia, World Bank Health, Nutrition, Population Strategy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778168456648-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Samateh: Strengthening health systems key to prepare for future pandemics]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Gambia’s Minister of Health, Ahmadou Samateh says a complete overhaul of Africa’s health system is key to building resilience and preparing for future pandemics. In a chat with CNBC Africa at the launch of the World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy, he highlights the role of partnerships with the Bank Group in mitigating impacts of some past health crisis in The Gambia while calling for stronger South-South Collaborations.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778168456648.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>622</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T15:53:00.366Z</video:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778166480395/norrenberger-investor-demand-growing-for-credible-esg-disclosures</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T15:15:09Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Norrenberger: Investor demand growing for credible ESG disclosures</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Norrenberger, ESG compliance, Samuel Oyekanmi, Norrenberger</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778166480395-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Norrenberger: Investor demand growing for credible ESG disclosures]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Norrenberger says ESG compliance has become a key benchmark for sustainable business practices amid growing global focus on climate, social responsibility and governance. In its Nigerian Corporate Sustainability Report, the firm says listed companies are well positioned to drive accountability and transparency by embedding ESG principles into their operations. Samuel Oyekanmi, Chief Research Officer at Norrenberger joins CNBC Africa with more. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778166480395.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778166480395</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>321</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T15:15:09.927Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778164725863/arm-oil-gas-sector-to-maintain-positive-momentum-in-q226</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T14:46:24Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ARM: Oil &amp; gas sector to maintain positive momentum in Q2’26</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Ameerat Adamu, ARM, Oil &amp; gas sector, Dangote refinery</news:keywords>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778164725863-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[ARM: Oil & gas sector to maintain positive momentum in Q2’26]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at ARM expect the positive momentum in the oil & gas sector to continue this quarter supported by global oil price movements, strong fundamentals in leading upstream names and expected listing of Dangote refinery.  Meanwhile, some profit-taking is expected after the exceptional run. Ameerat Adamu, Investment Research Analyst at ARM joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778164725863.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>369</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T14:46:24.281Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778163820144/nigeria-equities-mixed-on-profit-taking-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T14:31:25Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria equities mixed on profit-taking </news:title>
      <news:keywords>Closing Bell, Africa, Nigeria, CBWA, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Naira, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, FX markets, foreign exchange, Treasury Bills, fixed income, Ayodeji Ebo, Afrinvest</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778163820144-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria equities mixed on profit-taking ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Nigerian equities market is witnessing mixed sentiments as investors take profits on the back of recent first quarter results. Ayodeji Ebo, Managing Director of Optimus by Afrinvest, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion. ]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778163820144.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:player_loc>https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778163820144</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>368</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T14:31:25.095Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778156543691/demby-world-bank-hnp-strategy-resonates-with-sierra-leones-agenda</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:38:09Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Demby: World Bank HNP strategy resonates with Sierra Leone’s agenda</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Sanitation, Austin Demby, World Bank HNP strategy, World Bank’s Health, Nutrition and Population strategy, Sierra Leone</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778156543691-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Demby: World Bank HNP strategy resonates with Sierra Leone’s agenda]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health and Sanitation, Austin Demby says the launch of the World Bank’s Health, Nutrition and Population strategy speaks to the power of collaboration and expresses optimism about the full implementation as countries tailor the framework to meet their needs. In a chat with CNBC Africa, he highlights the country is looking at structural changes around debt swaps to fund improved healthcare delivery.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>449</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:38:09.124Z</video:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778155014370/rising-threats-put-spotlight-on-nigerias-election-security</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>CNBC Africa</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:15:37Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rising threats put spotlight on Nigeria’s election security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLWA, Nigeria, West Africa, Executive, Reuters, Bukola Idowu, election security, Kimpact Development Initiative, INEC</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778155014370-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Rising threats put spotlight on Nigeria’s election security]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Independent National Electoral Commission is raising fresh concerns over growing insecurity across Nigeria and likely impact on conducting free, fair, and credible polls next year. Meanwhile, the electoral umpire gets set to resume the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous voter registration next week Monday. Bukola Idowu, Team Lead at Kimpact Development Initiative joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.
]]></video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778155014370.mp4</video:content_loc>
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      <video:duration>407</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:15:37.752Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778154477255/gulf-tensions-threaten-ghanas-inflation-gains-</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:05:50Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gulf tensions threaten Ghana’s inflation gains </news:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana's consumer inflation rose for the first time since December 2024 to 3.4 per cent year-on-year in April as global shocks and regional disruptions push food and fuel ⁠prices up. As inflation pressures not yet fully reflecting ⁠across all items, how much threat does this pose to Ghana's 15-month inflation slowdown? Nelson Kuagbezi, Head of Finance at Merban Capital, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778154053198/diplomatic-tensions-rise-amid-south-africas-anti-immigrant-protests</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:59:06Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Diplomatic tensions rise amid South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests</news:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Diplomatic tensions rise amid South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is once again facing scrutiny over xenophobic violence after Nigeria's foreign ministry summoned South Africa's envoy to raise concerns about attacks targeting foreign nationals. The developments follow similar concerns from Ghana and have reignited debate around social tensions, unemployment, migration and the potential diplomatic fallout for South Africa's relations on the continent. For more on this, CNBC Africa is joined by Dianna Games, CEO of the South Africa-Nigeria Business Chamber. 
]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778152692645/sappi-hy26-heps-fell-411</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:40:53Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sappi HY26 HEPS fell 411%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Steve Binnie, Sappi</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Sappi HY26 HEPS fell 411%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Dual-listed pulp and paper producer Sappi swung to a sharp earnings loss in the first half and second quarter of 2026 on softer selling pricing, geopolitical uncertainty and subdued consumer demand. The company has also flagged that earnings for the next quarter are likely to come in below current levels amid the weak macroeconomic backdrop. To unpack the results, the outlook and the group's strategic priorities, CNBC Africa is joined by Sappi CEO, Steve Binnie. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:40:53.039Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778153190859/lesakas-operating-income-surged-804-yy-in-q3-2026</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>2026-05-07T11:40:26Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lesaka&apos;s operating income surged 804% y/y in Q3 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, HEPS, earnings, results, FY, Results, profit, revenue, full-year, EPS, earnings per share, H1, Lesaka Technologies, Lincoln Mali</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Lesaka's operating income surged 804% y/y in Q3 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Lesaka Technologies today came out with its numbers, reporting that it's achieved the upper end of its profitability guidance in the third quarter of its 2026 financial year with operating income jumping more than 800 per cent , despite Group revenue being largely flat at 0.2 per cent in annual terms. The fintech group also raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance, as the positive momentum in its consumer and enterprise divisions helped offset pressure in the merchant business. To unpack the numbers in greater detail, CNBC Africa is joined by Lincoln Mali, CEO, Lesaka Technologies.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>328</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:40:26.184Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778152193180/safrican-treasury-threatens-city-of-johannesburg-funding-over-illegal-wage-deal</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>2026-05-07T11:39:52Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>S.African Treasury threatens City of Johannesburg funding over &apos;illegal&apos; wage deal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLSA, South Africa, Southern Africa, Executive, Reuters, emerging markets, capital markets, National Treasury, City of Johannesburg, Stephen Sadie, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S.African Treasury threatens City of Johannesburg funding over 'illegal' wage deal]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's National Treasury has warned that it could withhold funding to the City of Johannesburg over concerns around financial mismanagement, irregular expenditure and governance failures. The development has once again placed the spotlight on accountability, oversight and the broader state of governance within municipalities ahead of this year's local government elections. To unpack what this means from a governance perspective, CNBC Africa is joined by Stephen Sadie, CEO of the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>630</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:39:52.004Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778150558541/bridging-africas-healthcare-funding-gap</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>2026-05-07T11:00:04Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bridging Africa’s healthcare funding gap</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Power Lunch, Africa, PLEA, executive, Kenya, East Africa, emerging markets, capital markets, Reuters, healthcare funding, Forum Galien Africa, Awa Marie Coll-Seck, World Bank Group, Fit to Prosper strategy, Accra, Ghana</news:keywords>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Bridging Africa’s healthcare funding gap]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Health and finance ministers from across Western and Central Africa gathered recently in Accra alongside development partners, private sector and civil society leaders to advance access to quality health care across the region. The meeting also marked the launch of the World Bank Group's Fit to Prosper strategy, a roadmap aimed at accelerating universal health coverage through stronger primary care, sustainable financing and resilient health systems. CNBC Africa's David Alabi spoke to Awa Marie Coll-Seck, President of Forum Galien Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <video:duration>515</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:00:04.382Z</video:publication_date>
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