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        <video:title><![CDATA[Business Unity South Africa weighs AGOA decision]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa and Rwanda are set to lose their preferential access to the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, from 2027. The trade arrangement delivered an estimated US$55 million in tariff savings for South Africa last year. Business Unity South Africa warns that while some exporters will come under pressure, the broader economic impact may be less severe than many fear. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the implications is Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Higher crude price, production drive performance of Nigeria's oil firms ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Higher crude prices and increased oil production has seen Nigeria's oil and gas majors, Seplat, Aradel Oando and TotalEnergies report higher earnings in the third quarter of 2026. Analysts at Zedcrest say they expect strong fourth quarter as Nigeria's production is expected to hold around 1.7 million barrels with a stable exchange rate. Harrison Osagiede, Research Analyst at Zedcrest Investment Managers, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria's pension industry meet June 2027 recapitalisation deadline?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's pension industry is facing a major test as the National Pension Commission wants three million additional retirement savings accounts opened within one year, while giving pension fund administrators and custodians until 30 June, 2027, to complete recapitalisation. Does the industry have the capacity, capital and reach to deliver? Akinbola Akintola, Partner at HRISP Partners joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793716230219/cost-efficiency-lower-production-costs-drive-higher-earnings-for-nigerian-brewers-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Cost efficiency, lower production costs drive higher earnings for Nigerian brewers ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Vetiva Capital have attributed the strong nine-month earnings growth across Nigeria’s brewery sector to improved cost efficiency, lower production costs and reduced finance expenses. However, weaker volume growth at Nigerian Breweries and International Breweries, alongside higher effective tax rates, has weighed on investor sentiment. Motunrayo Sowunmi, a Consumer Goods Analyst at Vetiva Capital, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793716799667/avca-dealmaking-under-pressure-2026-ytd-q3-sees-weakest-quarterly-activity-in-5-years</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[AVCA: Dealmaking under pressure 2026 YTD, Q3 sees weakest quarterly activity in 5 years]]></video:title>
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Data from the African Private Capital Association shows deal volume fell 25 per cent year-on-year to 296 transactions. A sluggish start to the year was compounded by third quarter activity falling to its lowest level since 2020, driven by sharp declines in venture capital and private debt. Nadia Coulibaly, Head of Research at African Private Capital Association joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers.
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793710115718/carta-innovative-credit-solutions-key-to-mobilise-private-sector-capital-at-scale</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Carta: Innovative credit solutions key to mobilise private sector capital at scale]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Investment Director at Guarantco, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, Guillaume Carta says the ability to structure innovative credit solutions is key to mobilise private sector capital at scale. Speaking on the close of a 100 million dollar private capital raise for a pioneering gender-lens focused infrastructure investment fund, he notes through the fund vehicle, ALMA, flexible debt financing will be to innovative companies with gender empowerment initiatives such a supporting women-led or owned businesses, financial institutions and fintechs lending to women.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793709240103/nigerias-pmi-drops-to-557-on-slow-job-creation</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's PMI drops to 55.7 on slow job creation]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Job creation in Nigeria’s private sector remained muted in October, as the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index moderated by 0.7 points to 55.7, signalling a slower but continued improvement in business conditions at the start of the final quarter of 2026. Despite the moderation in employment growth, firms continued to manage workloads at full capacity, supported by another sharp increase in new orders and business activity albeit, slower than September figures. Abdulazeez Kuranga, Regional Economist for West Africa at Standard Bank Group, joins me now to unpack the latest PMI reading and what it signals for Nigeria’s near-term growth outlook.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793708381191/tlp-advisory-funding-regulations-see-67-of-african-tech-firms-affiliate-with-the-us</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[TLP Advisory: Funding, regulations see 67% of African tech firms affiliate with the U.S]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African technology companies are increasingly establishing international affiliations to access capital, reach new customers and navigate familiar legal frameworks. That’s according to a TLP Advisory report which identifies the United States, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates as the leading destinations, with different roles in financing, corporate structures and operations. Odunoluwa Longe, Co-Founder and Partner at TLP Advisory, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the companies driving this global expansion and what West African markets can do to retain more technology businesses, investment and jobs on the continent.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793705805718/south-africas-municipal-reckoning</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's municipal reckoning]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africans head to the polls tomorrow to elect the councils responsible for the services that shape their daily lives. Water failures, deteriorating infrastructure, unemployment and unstable coalitions have defined the campaign, while several major metropolitan municipalities may once again produce hung councils. Political Analyst, Ongama Mtimka and Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, join CNBC Africa to examine the key battlegrounds and what the results could mean for governance, investment and South Africa's political direction.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793706516771/south-africa-rwanda-lose-agoa-access-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa, Rwanda lose Agoa access ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The United States has notified South Africa and Rwanda of its intention to remove them from the African Growth and Opportunity Act from January 2027. Pretoria argues that AGOA accounts for only a limited share of South Africa's overall exports, but the consequences could be concentrated in vulnerable industries and communities. Johanna Leblanc, former Legislative Director in the United States Congress, joins CNBC Africa to examine what drove the decision and whether it can still be reversed. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793702726567/central-bank-buying-drives-gold-demand-in-q3-2026-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Central Bank buying drives gold demand in Q3 2026 ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Gold demand held up in the third quarter, supported by strong central-bank buying and renewed inflows into gold exchange-traded funds. Beneath the headline, record prices revealed a sharply divided market: institutional investors increased their allocations, while retail investors and jewellery consumers held back. John Reade, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, joins CNBC Africa to unpack what is driving this divide and what it means for the outlook.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T11:08:02.258Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793700802713/drc-exits-fatf-grey-list</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[DRC exits FATF grey list]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of the Congo from its grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, marking the end of a four-year reform drive. The Paris-based intergovernmental organisation founded on the initiative of the G7 confirmed at its October 2026 plenary that DRC has successfully completed its 23-point national action plan to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this milestone, is Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi, Minister of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T10:35:39.902Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793646291237/mastercard-interswitch-bring-google-pay-to-nigerian-cardholders</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Mastercard, Interswitch bring Google Pay to Nigerian cardholders]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Mastercard, in partnership with Interswitch and Google, has introduced Google Pay in Nigeria, allowing eligible cardholders to make secure, contactless payments using their Android devices. With a tokenized mobile payment, Kari Tukur, Country Manager for West Africa at Mastercard, believes the innovation gives eligible cardholders a seamless way to pay while keeping their card details protected.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T19:22:35.988Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793645523571/can-nigerias-debt-market-sustain-demand-for-commercial-papers-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Can Nigeria's debt market sustain demand for commercial papers? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Data by the Nigerian Exchange shows that 60 issuers raised 1.51 trillion naira through 131 commercial paper series between January and September 2026. Meanwhile, SoftBank-backed digital-payments company OPay withdrew a planned 304-million-dollar U.S initial public offering. Olaide Ogundeyi, the Head of Advisory at Comercio Partners Capital, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T19:07:57.743Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793644955131/will-nigerias-banking-stocks-rebound-in-november</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria’s banking stocks rebound in November?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The October sell-off brings banking stock valuations back into focus. With several heavyweight lenders recording double-digit declines, investors are reassessing entry points, earnings prospects and dividend potential. How attractive are Nigerian banks on price-to-book, dividend-yield measures and where does the strongest risk-reward opportunity lie? Olumide Sole, Head of Financial Institutions Research at Renaissance Capital Africa joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:51:25.117Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793642172412/parthian-oversold-tier-1-banks-quality-energy-industrial-stocks-offer-2027-upside</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Parthian: Oversold Tier-1 banks, quality energy & industrial stocks offer 2027 upside]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Parthian Securities believe as primary market activities slow down, oversold Tier-1 banks, along with quality energy and industrial stocks, could offer attractive opportunities heading into 2027. Chinazom Izuora, Head of Brokerage and Execution at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:03:04.306Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793637738485/building-africas-pharmaceutical-sovereignty-amidst-the-ebola-crisis</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Building Africa's pharmaceutical sovereignty amidst the Ebola crisis]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now recorded over 10,000 confirmed cases and over 5,300 reported deaths, putting the fatality rate at 51.6 per cent. It is the largest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, with cases also reported in other African countries, including Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria. The scale of the outbreak raises serious questions about Africa's ability to respond to public health emergencies. Joining CNBC Africa  to unpack this is Lenias Hwenda, Founder & CEO, Medicines for Africa.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>753</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:12:15.226Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793635147218/building-africas-export-growth-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Building Africa's export growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Standard Bank continues to play a significant role; as a connector of African exporters and Chinese buyers. This, as the bank participates at the China International Import Expo, for the ninth consecutive year. This year's delegation consists of 20 businesses, from across seven African countries. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Luthando Vuba, Head of International Trade, Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:12:14.531Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793633668253/redefine-lifts-fy26-earnings</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Redefine lifts FY26 earnings]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Redefine Properties continues to benefit from growth in its two markets, South Africa and Poland. This, as the Real Estate Investment Trust's SA REIT Funds from Operations rose 4.7 per cent and distributable income accelerated 7.5 per cent; for the year ended August. Joining  CNBC Africa for more is Andrew König, the CEO of Redefine.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793634427282/aspen-global-announces-197mn-european-divestment</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Aspen Global announces €197mn European divestment]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Aspen is offloading its Ovestin brand in Europe; through a €200 million sale, to Ennogen. Through this divestment, in the women's health product; Aspen sees an opportunity for unlocking value for shareholders. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that decision is Sean Capazorio, Chief Financial Officer at Aspen.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793632034736/pwc-data-localisation-rules-could-redefine-competition-tech-investment-in-payments</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[PwC: Data localisation rules could redefine competition & tech investment in payments]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new rules on data localisation and market structure could reshape how payment operators compete, manage data and invest in technology. That’s the stance of PwC noting the Circular marks a shift from a purely growth-oriented regulatory posture to one that actively manages concentration, transparency and data sovereignty risk. The four pillars of market structure caps, data localisation, UBO disclosure and systemic oversight will require operators to re-examine their business models, technology and governance before the compliance deadlines take effect. Kenneth Erikume, Partner/ Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader at PwC Nigeria joins CNBC Africa to unpack the regulatory implications.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>459</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:27:38.288Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793628950808/binance-resumes-withdrawal-after-63bn-crypto-theft-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793628950808-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Binance resumes withdrawal after $6.3bn crypto theft ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Binance has recorded 4.65 billion dollars in withdrawal within the first nine and a half hours after allowing customers withdraw from their wallet in phases. This comes as the exchange was subject to a hack with a reported 6.3 billion dollars stolen from its wallet. Meanwhile, Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, says it is investigating a cybersecurity incident that stole non-sensitive customer data on its platform. Chiagozie Iwu, Founder of Ledig, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact on the market.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>390</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T14:27:37.384Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793625034770/opec-maintains-production-levels-through-december</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793625034770-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[OPEC+ maintains production levels through December]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[OPEC+ has agreed to keep oil production targets unchanged for December, maintaining September's required production levels for a third consecutive month as the group prioritises market stability amid uncertainty over global supply and demand. Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the implications for oil prices and Nigeria's production ambitions. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>506</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:27:39.064Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793621405707/south-africa-gears-up-for-2026-local-government-elections</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793621405707-poster.0000018.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa gears up for 2026 local government elections]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Azar Jammine, Chief Economist, Econometrix for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793621405707.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>712</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T12:47:32.745Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793619838889/-south-africas-pmi-improves-for-second-month</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793619838889-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[ South Africa's PMI improves for second month]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing sector is showing some signs of recovery, with the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index rising for a second consecutive month to 49.6 points in October. But the improvement comes with some important caveats: demand remains weak, employment is under pressure and input costs are climbing. Joining CNBC Africa to help us make sense of the numbers is Sello Sekele, Economist, ABSA CIB.  ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>430</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T12:07:33.007Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793618697957/dischem-hy27-heps-fell-128</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793618697957-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Dischem HY27 HEPS fell 12.8%]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Dischem's Better Rewards programme has elevated the company's top line, as revenue rose 8 per cent, in the half year ended August. However, headline earnings per share saw a 12.8 per cent contraction. To unpack the outlook for the retailer, CNBC Africa is joined by Rui Morais, CEO of Dischem.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>517</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T11:46:16.228Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793618683599/south-africas-digital-economy-drives-altrons-growth</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793618683599-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's digital economy drives Altron's growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Tech Group Altron today reported a positive set of half-year numbers with headline earnings per share up 14 per cent and revenue growth at its strongest level in three years at R5.1 billion. The Company says it is benefitting from a growing base of recurring revenue, improved cash generation and a return to profitability in its IT Services business. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the results is Altron Group CEO, Werner Kapp.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793618683599</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>490</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T11:43:42.367Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793612266557/benthall-glovo-focusing-on-improving-rider-and-smes-income-opportunities</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793612266557-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Benthall: Glovo focusing on improving rider and SMEs income opportunities]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Global Director: Public Affairs at Glovo, William Benthall, says Glovo is doubling down on Nigeria and focusing on improving job as well as income opportunities for riders and SMEs. Speaking at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, he reiterates the role of partnerships and critical infrastructure in driving growth in markets across the continent.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793612266557.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793612266557</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>227</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T09:51:35.759Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793375882733/cnbc-africa-stock-of-the-week-dis-chem</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793375882733-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa Stock of the Week: Dis-Chem]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Lindile Malgas, Equity Strategist, Absa Investments and Paul Steegers, Senior Research Analyst, Nedbank CIB for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793375882733</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>648</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T16:09:30.741Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793374640643/structural-reforms-gather-pace-in-south-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793374640643-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Structural reforms gather pace in South Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As South Africa's medium term budget speech signalled a positive outlook for the public purse; the attention now shifts to whether reform momentum can lift economic growth, to match. Progress continues. And within energy security; we had more than 500 days without loadshedding by end September 2026. Joining CNBC Africa for more on the Operation Vulindlela Phase two quarter two, Progress Report; is Rudi Dicks, Head: Project Management Office, Presidency.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793374640643.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793374640643</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>705</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:53:22.562Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793372567750/notto-africas-credit-access-limited-despite-mobile-money-penetration</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793372567750-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Notto: Africa's credit access limited despite mobile money penetration]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa accounts for 74 per cent of global mobile money transactions, yet formal credit access remains limited, with over half of lending in some advanced mobile money markets still informal. A new BCG report identifies credit as critical to fintech’s next growth phase. Dalumuzi Mhlanga, Founder of Notto, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for financial inclusion in Nigeria and West Africa.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793372567750.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793372567750</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>510</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:14:08.178Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793372029497/earnings-momentum-drives-positive-nigeria-equities-market-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793372029497-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Earnings momentum drives positive Nigeria equities market ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A sustained rally in corporate earnings has seen the Nigerian equities market pull back gains, hitting its highest valuation trajectory. Analysts at Norrenberger say they expect the fundamentals to play a bigger role in shaping market performance. Uyomi Eya, Research and Insight Analyst at Norrenberger, joins CNBC Africa for a market focus. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793372029497.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793372029497</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>321</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:00:46.732Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793371217111/will-africas-market-infrastructure-turn-private-sector-into-bigger-investments</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793371217111-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Africa’s market infrastructure turn private sector into bigger investments?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Chair of AT50 Index, Gbite Oduneye says Africa has built a generation of large private technology companies noting the next chapter should focus on how market infrastructure around them are now developing quickly enough for what comes next. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793371217111.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793371217111</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>632</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:00:15.517Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793369867609/dpi-venture-capital-closes-nclude-fund-at-over-112mn</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793369867609-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[DPI Venture Capital closes nclude fund at over $112mn]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[DPI Venture Capital makes a final close of the Nclude Fund at over $112 million, supporting its next phase of investment across Africa and the Middle East. Ashley Lewis, Managing Partner and Head of DPI Venture Capital, says focus remains on expansion into themes such as affordable insurance and healthcare access, unlocking credit access for SMEs, and helping individuals save and invest for the future. She joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793369867609.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793369867609</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>578</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T14:35:41.137Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793364735597/olusanya-nigeria-must-build-on-macroeconomic-stability-to-drive-productivity-gains</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793364735597-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Olusanya: Nigeria must build on macroeconomic stability to drive productivity gains]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Boye Olusanya believes Nigeria’s next phase of economic reforms will depend on sustaining macroeconomic stability and creating an environment that supports productivity, business growth and improved living standards. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, he highlights stronger public-private sector collaboration and accelerating efforts to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area among near-term priorities.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793364735597.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793364735597</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>314</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:07:32.529Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793362645415/are-investors-avoiding-early-stage-startups-in-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793362645415-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Are investors avoiding early-stage startups in Africa?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African venture capital is in a more selective phase as investors back established businesses that can scale. A report by the African Private Capital Association shows venture funding reached 2.6 billion dollars with megadeals accounting for roughly two-thirds of total capital deployed, while seed-stage activity remained under pressure. Marlon Nichols, Founder of MAC VC, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the trends shaping investment flows and why investors are rethinking investment strategies.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793362645415.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793362645415</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>675</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T12:36:49.129Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793361078795/partying-on-credit-sa-households-walk-a-financial-tightrope</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793361078795-poster.0000029.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Partying on credit? - SA Households walk a financial tightrope]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africans love to celebrate, but sometimes the bill comes at a cost. New research by the UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing finds that 48 per cent of South Africans overspent on their most recent celebration, with some dipping into savings or turning to credit to cover the extra costs. We took the conversation to our social media audience and asked: have you used your credit card to fund entertainment?  Zandile Makhoba, Lead: Research and Insights at Liberty joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793361078795.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793361078795</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>621</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T12:12:29.924Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793359143528/takealot-south-africans-shop-around-the-clock-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793359143528-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Takealot: South Africans shop around the clock ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South African consumers remain under pressure, forcing retailers to compete harder for increasingly selective spending. Takealot is seeing shifts in shopping behaviour across several categories and CNBC Africa spoke to the Group CEO, Frederik Zietsman about consumer trends, Black Friday expectations and the outlook for retail heading into 2027.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793359143528.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793359143528</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>427</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:33:38.904Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793357970835/south-africas-beer-industry-remains-on-growth-path</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793357970835-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's beer industry remains on growth path]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[AB InBev reported record third-quarter volumes in South Africa, with revenue growth outpacing volume growth. However, its beer volumes grew below the wider industry, despite strong demand for premium and super-premium brands. The results also point to changing consumer preferences, with the company's non-alcoholic beer portfolio continuing to expand. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Richard Rivett-Carnac, CEO of SAB.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793357970835.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793357970835</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>458</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:15:40.798Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793290150549/absa-unveils-dubal-office</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793290150549-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Absa unveils Dubal office]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Absa has added another milestone, to its expansion. The bank has opened a Dubai office, adding to its international growth strategy; and cementing itself as a connector of Africa and the Middle East. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that decision and its impact is Cheryl Buss, Chief Executive of Absa International. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793290150549.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793290150549</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>437</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T16:25:51.717Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793288132960/south-africa-leads-sub-saharan-africas-crypto-growth-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793288132960-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa leads Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto economy grew 13.4 per cent to $101 billion; in the period between July 2025 and June 2026. This is according to the 2026 Southern Africa Cryptocurrency Report. Although the crypto economy in the region is the smallest; it is also the fastest-growing, globally. And South Africa, is leading the crypto activity. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Philip Adiamah, Regional Manager for Africa at Chainalysis. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793288132960.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793288132960</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>494</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T15:43:01.540Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793286002617/bii-backs-okra-solar-to-accelerate-clean-energy-access-in-nigeria</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[United Capital profit before tax up 66% y/y to ₦41.58bn in 9M’26]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Ogebe: Trust key to accelerating compliance under Nigeria's tax reforms]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[What investors get wrong about Africa's mining sector]]></video:title>
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