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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s top court revives Ramaphosa impeachment]]></video:title>
        <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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        <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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        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778252748194/vetiva-bullish-sentiment-to-persist-in-consumer-goods-sector</loc>
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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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        <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: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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778244402444/nigeria-commences-pilot-phase-of-green-finance-and-investment-facility</loc>
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        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778242506495/is-burnout-a-real-issue-in-south-africa-</loc>
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        <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. 
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:33:49.165Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778242480331/natl-policy-on-food-nutrition-what-should-nigerians-expect</loc>
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        <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>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778238114443/africas-400bn-data-problem-</loc>
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        <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. 
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:14:01.410Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778172407135/helios-towers-q1-revenue-rose-12-to-2292mn</loc>
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        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778169686606/localising-africas-pharmaceutical-production</loc>
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        <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>
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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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778168456648/samateh-strengthening-health-systems-key-to-prepare-for-future-pandemics</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T15:53:00.366Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778166480395/norrenberger-investor-demand-growing-for-credible-esg-disclosures</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T15:15:09.927Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778164725863/arm-oil-gas-sector-to-maintain-positive-momentum-in-q226</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T14:46:24.281Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778163820144/nigeria-equities-mixed-on-profit-taking-</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T14:31:25.095Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778156543691/demby-world-bank-hnp-strategy-resonates-with-sierra-leones-agenda</loc>
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        <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:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:38:09.124Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778155014370/rising-threats-put-spotlight-on-nigerias-election-security</loc>
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        <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>
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        <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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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions threaten Ghana’s inflation gains ]]></video:title>
        <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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        <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. 
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-07T11:59:06.510Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778152692645/sappi-hy26-heps-fell-411</loc>
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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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        <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: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>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778152193180-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778150558541-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778087639441/nedbank-safricas-medical-aid-model-is-running-out-of-young-members</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778087639441-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nedbank: S.Africa's medical aid model is running out of young members]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Luyanda Njilo, Senior Equity Research Analyst, Nedbank CIB joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778087639441.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>585</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T17:28:49.512Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778085404950/accelerating-africas-stablecoin-payments</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778085404950-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Accelerating Africa’s stablecoin payments]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Yellow Card CEO, Chris Maurice, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778085404950.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778085404950</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>427</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T16:47:16.071Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778084705163/the-south-african-revenue-services-a-changing-of-the-guard</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778084705163-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[The South African Revenue Services: A changing of the guard]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more on this is Johnstone Makhubu, Commissioner, South African Revenue Service.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778084705163.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>730</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T16:42:44.819Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778083649924/-sub-saharan-africa-growth-reset-to-unlock-the-private-sectors-potential-imf</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778083649924-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[ Sub-Saharan Africa growth reset to unlock the private sector's potential – IMF]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The latest outlook from the International Monetary Fund suggests Sub-Saharan Africa's recovery is becoming more fragile. While growth remains relatively resilient, the Fund has trimmed its 2026 growth forecast to 4.3 per cent as a new external shock, tighter global financial conditions, and declining aid flows raise questions not only about how durable that recovery really, but also what policy choices will shape the region's trajectory from here. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Montfort Mlachila, Deputy Director in the African Department at the International Monetary Fund. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>583</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T16:25:29.329Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778081590218/akandoh-african-countries-must-strive-to-achieve-health-sovereignty</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778081590218-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Akandoh: African countries must strive to achieve health sovereignty]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Akandoh says Ghana hosting the launch of the World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy for West and Central Africa is timely and positions the country to further drive health innovations. In a chat with CNBC Africa, he urges countries to hasten the implementation of the strategy to achieve health sovereignty while noting Ghana aims to achieve 70 per cent of local production of pharmaceuticals consumed domestically by 2030 as well as achieve nationwide rollout of free primary healthcare by 2028.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>662</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T15:48:07.480Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778080889301/pwc-collaboration-crucial-for-adoption-of-nigerias-multi-tier-power-sector-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778080889301-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[PwC: Collaboration crucial for adoption of Nigeria’s multi-tier power sector  ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As Nigeria switches from a single national electricity market to a multi-tier system, stakeholders believe this new phase of reform presents practical challenges which requires clear allocation of resources by sub nationals and effective coordination between institutions. Abimbola Banjo, Partner, Energy, Utilities & Resources at PwC Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the evolution of Nigeria’s multi-tier electricity market.  ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>554</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T15:42:38.561Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778076894495/gulf-tensions-nigerian-telcos-sustain-positive-growth</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778076894495-poster.0000018.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: Nigerian Telcos sustain positive growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Full year and first quarter results of Nigerian telecoms companies point to a positive performance on the back of increased subscriber base and growth of other businesses. Meanwhile, Airtel Africa is weighing a London listing of its Airtel Money unit, with plans to raise between $1.5 and $2 billion in what could be a major IPO. So, how will the telecoms sector shape up as geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds continue to weigh on the industry? Tajudeen Ibrahim, Director of Research and Strategy at Chapel Hill Denham, joins CNBC Africa for the breakdown.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778076894495</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>651</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:40:13.953Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778068358556/world-bank-group-launches-health-nutrition-population-strategy-for-west-central-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778068358556-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank Group launches health, nutrition & population strategy for West & Central Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[World Bank Group Director for Health, Monique Vledder, says the launch of the Bank Group's Health, Nutrition and Population strategy for West and central Africa serves as a country-driven roadmap which aims to accelerate the target of reaching 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable essential health services by 2030. In a chat with CNBC Africa, she highlights the role of partnerships and innovative financing to achieve development targets.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778068358556.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778068358556</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>444</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T12:07:45.852Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778067237443/lcci-policy-coordination-fiscal-discipline-crucial-for-nigerias-growth-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778067237443-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[LCCI: Policy coordination, fiscal discipline crucial for Nigeria’s growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the Nigerian government to ensure policy coordination across the economy and promote fiscal discipline. The chamber notes that the anticipated oil windfall in 2026 offers a positive buffer, but its impact may be limited if not strategically managed. Chinyere Almona, the Director General of the Chamber, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778067237443.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778067237443</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>559</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:56:03.507Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778067889632/nigeria-sends-delegation-to-south-africa-over-xenophobic-attacks</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778067889632-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria sends delegation to South Africa over xenophobic attacks]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s parliament sends a delegation to visit to South Africa over recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, calling for safety guarantees and warning of possible sanctions. As part of its assignment, the delegation is expected to assess compliance with past bilateral agreements. Ije Jidenma, Chairman of Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778067889632.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778067889632</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>297</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:54:52.287Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778066105929/2026-global-bond-market-watch-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778066105929-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[2026 global bond market watch ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's bond market has had a volatile start to the year, shaped by persistent global uncertainty, shifting rate expectations, and continued foreign outflows. Yields have remained elevated even as the South African rand shows relative resilience and inflation risks build, largely driven by higher oil prices and external shocks. Against that backdrop, investors are reassessing duration, risk, and return prospects in the local fixed income space, and joining CNBC Africa for more on this is James Turp, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, NinetyOne. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>472</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:31:08.176Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778065057235/south-african-private-sector-activity-at-4-year-high</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778065057235-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African private sector activity at 4-year high]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's private sector is gaining momentum, with the latest S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers' Index rising to 51.6 in April, the strongest in nearly four years and firmly in expansion territory. But the picture is mixed. Some of the lift is linked to firms building precautionary stock amid supply risks tied to the Iran war, suggesting that the uptick in growth could be short-lived. Joining CNBC Africa to delve deeper into the numbers is Robert Matthee, Sub-Saharan Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778065057235.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>380</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:09:15.802Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778064441551/westbrooke-raises-r16bn-for-uk-lower-mid-market-private-equity-fund</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778064441551-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Westbrooke raises R1.6bn for UK lower mid-market private equity fund]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South African capital is increasingly moving offshore, and now into private markets. Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management has secured £75 million for its first UK private equity fund, backed largely by local high-net-worth investors seeking hard-currency returns. The strategy targets lower mid-market UK businesses — a segment often overlooked by larger funds — with ambitions of delivering 20 per cent plus annual returns. The fund has already deployed capital into its first deal, signalling both pipeline depth and investor appetite for direct offshore exposure. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Dino Zuccollo, Head: Investor Solutions, Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778064441551.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778064441551</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>594</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:06:34.204Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778062908165/driving-healthcare-investment-crowding-in-finance-accelerating-local-production</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778062908165-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Driving healthcare investment: Crowding in finance & accelerating local production]]></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 to Sarah Cruikshank Ockman, the Manager OF Pre-Investment & Advisory Services at the World Bank about necessity of regulatory harmonisation and why "all hands on deck" is the only viable path to meeting the continent's ambitious 2030 and 2040 targets.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778062908165.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>372</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-06T10:32:15.094Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778005142906/south-africas-foot-and-mouth-vaccination-strategy</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778005142906-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s foot-and-mouth vaccination strategy]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's agricultural sector is entering a period of uncertainty, with warnings of a possible El Niño event later this year raising concerns about drought, crop production, and food prices. While the country currently has sufficient food supplies following a strong harvest, economists caution that risks are building for the 2026–27 season. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778005142906.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778005142906</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>354</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T18:29:15.166Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7778002938163/south-africas-agriculture-outlook</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7778002938163-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s agriculture outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's agricultural sector is entering a period of uncertainty, with warnings of a possible El Niño event later this year raising concerns about drought, crop production, and food prices. While the country currently has sufficient food supplies following a strong harvest, economists caution that risks are building for the 2026–27 season. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7778002938163.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7778002938163</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>452</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T17:54:57.364Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777999700441/stagflation-threat-real-or-exaggerated</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7777999700441-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Stagflation threat: Real or exaggerated?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist, Old Mutual and Mpho Molopyane, Chief Economist, Alexforbes for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>518</video:duration>
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        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, says investing in health is a political choice that underpins human capital development, particularly for Nigeria’s youthful population. Speaking on the side-lines of the World Bank Fit to Prosper Strategy Launch, he highlights efforts to expand public health investment, leverage the country’s young workforce, and create pathways for diaspora engagement and return.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T16:07:15.536Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's PMI sustains expansion at 52.4pts in April ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's private sector sustained its growth trajectory as Stanbic IBTC Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index numbers stood at 52.4 points in April driven by improving demand and higher business activity. Abdulazeez Kuranga, Regional Economist for West Africa at Standard Bank Group, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>428</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T15:53:02.768Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777993654416/nigerias-airtime-credit-market-in-focus-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7777993654416-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's airtime credit market in focus ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigerian banks have launched a move into the airtime market, capturing a share in the 400-billion-naira airtime and data credit market with cheaper lending rates. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s telecom operators have recovered more than 2 trillion naira from subscribers in an aggressive debt recovery drive. Gbenga Adebayo, the Chairman of The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>442</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T15:16:50.481Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777991388318/-meristem-banks-modest-growth-signals-shift-from-fx-driven-gains-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[ Meristem: Banks’ modest growth signals shift from FX-driven gains ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Meristem have attributed the modest gains recorded by tier one Nigerian banks to the shift away from exceptional FX-driven gains of prior periods, noting that banks were more susceptible to the decline in FX-related income, which weighed on overall earnings performance. Meanwhile, Jim Ovia has resigned as the chairman of Zenith Bank and will be replaced with Mustafa Bello. Matilda Adefalujo, Investment Research Analyst at Meristem, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers and discuss the trends in the market. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7777991388318.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>363</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T14:40:27.409Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777990793766/zenith-bank-doubles-dividend-plans-further-expansion</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Zenith Bank doubles dividend, plans further expansion]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Zenith Bank Group Managing Director and CEO, Adaora Umeoji, says the lender is accelerating shareholder returns and global expansion following its recent capital raise. Speaking at the bank’s Annual general meeting, she highlights a 100 per cent increase in dividend payouts, alongside strategic expansion into key international markets, as the bank looks to scale operations, grow its customer base, and sustain profitability.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>222</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T14:27:29.790Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777982844542/dbn-nigerias-gdp-to-remain-resilient-at-41-in-q126-</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[DBN: Nigeria's GDP to remain resilient at 4.1% in Q1'26 ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Development Bank of Nigeria expects Nigeria's first quarter GDP to remain resilient at around 4.1 per cent despite the impact of the gulf tensions on the country's economy. Chief Economist at the DBN, Joseph Nnanna, notes that more coordination is needed between the fiscal and monetary authorities to mitigate the impact on the country's economic growth and stability. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7777982844542</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>542</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T12:23:18.893Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777981147418/gulf-tensions-what-uae-exit-from-opec-means-for-nigeria-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: What UAE exit from OPEC means for Nigeria ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With the exit of the United Arab Emirates from OPEC and the resumed attacks on oil facilities by Iran in the Middle East, experts have made a case for African oil producers to provide buffers in the oil market. Co-Founder of Sahara Group, Tonye Cole, believes Nigeria can be an integral part of the solution by lifting output quickly, while urging businesses to step forward with targeted capital and execution to build long term energy resilience. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>682</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T12:07:34.878Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777980462820/africas-renewable-rise-the-shift-from-climate-policy-to-energy-security</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's renewable rise & the shift from climate policy to energy security]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[While global investment in renewables and hydrogen saw a cooling period in 2025 — with global deal counts sliding by nearly 27 per cent — Africa emerged as a resilient outlier. According to new data from Fieldfisher, African renewable deal values quadrupled from $69 million in 2024 to $275 million in 2025. Kenya spearheaded this growth, seeing a 14-fold increase in investment value. To unpack this and more, CNBC Africa is joined by Cecily Davis, Co-Head of Fieldfisher's Africa Group.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>510</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-05-05T11:55:09.997Z</video:publication_date>
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