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        <video:title><![CDATA[Stock of the week: Pick n Pay]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Pick n Pay continues to be a point of debate for investors. Some see no value; some only see Boxer; and some see it as, cheap enough to buy, on a valuation basis. In a market where Shoprite maintains its dominance in every aspect; does a company like Pick n Pay stand a chance, to see any significant growth? CNBC Africa unpacks that with Phumelele Ndou, Client Director at Excelsia Capital.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[What’s shaping the global investment landscape?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The macro-economic environment is constantly evolving, with geopolitics as the most recent fuel for uncertainty. Optimistic market sentiment quickly turned in February and March. To help us navigate what has unfolded in the market, CNBC Africa is joined by Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Growing Africa’s capital markets ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Something that might not be so obvious, to global investors is that Africa's capital markets are moving further away from the shore. And this is, even amid geopolitical tensions. That's the view of ABSA CIB and Narisa Balgobind, Head of Debt for Africa who joins CNBC Africa for more detail. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775832286392/what-nigerias-commodities-exchange-board-means-for-export-driven-economy</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[What Nigeria’s commodities exchange board means for export-driven economy]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's new board of the Nigerian Commodity Exchange has been tasked with the mandate of transforming the country's commodity markets and accelerating the transition to a non-oil, export-driven economy. Meanwhile, with the second quarter well underway and Gulf tensions showing no signs of easing, is Nigeria well positioned to serve as an alternative market for the global economy? Kola Masha, CEO of Babban Gona, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa The Big Deal: 22 start-ups in Africa raised $151mn in funding via $100k deals in March]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[22 start-ups in Africa raised total of $151 million in funding through $100k+ deals in March this year. $55 million was equity with nearly two thirds of the month’s total came as debt at $96 million. Sistema.bio led the month with $53 million in debt, MNT-Halan followed with another bond issuance worth $40 million and Zeno rounded out the top three with a $25 million Series A. Max Giacomelli, Co-founder of Africa The Big Deal joins CNBC Africa for more on the funding activity breakdown and what to expect in the second quarter of the year.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf Tensions: Nigeria's road to data sovereignty]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With investments going into data infrastructure in Nigeria, experts are calling for the need to adopt cloud services to serve as barrier to external shocks. Yen Choi, President of Netcom Africa, believes Nigeria needs to learn take lessons from the gulf tension and adopt local hosting. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss Nigeria's road to data sovereignty.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775830386403/agudah-nigerias-pension-assets-to-continue-with-record-highs-in-q2-driven-by-equities</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Agudah: Nigeria's pension assets to continue with record highs in Q2, driven by equities]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Following Nigeria’s pension assets hitting 29.43 trillion naira in February, the strongest expansion in the more than two decades, the Founder of HRISP Partners, Oguche Agudah says the pension industry will continue with its waves of record highs in the second quarter of this year supported by inflows and market valuation gains, with equities playing a central role in the expansion. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the next catalysts for growth.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775823192667/culture-economy-how-nigeria-is-leveraging-the-diaspora</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Culture economy: How Nigeria is leveraging the diaspora]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Lagos state is taking advantage of the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Brazil with the hosting of the Lagos Fanti Carnival – a carnival that celebrates afro-Brazilian heritage of some Lagosians. Beyond the glitz and glamour, the festival recorded over 235 million Naira in commercial activity on carnival day, and to businesses across Lagos Island. Bolaji Animashaun, Producer at Nuru Lab and Project Director of Lagos Fanti Carnival, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:29:16.995Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775822572951/emuwa-financially-stronger-banks-better-positioned-to-support-nigerias-aspirations</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Emuwa: Financially stronger banks better positioned to support Nigeria’s aspirations]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Chairman of Verod Holdings and Former Chief Executive of Union Bank & Citibank Nigeria, Emeka Emuwa, believes financially stronger, deeper banks will be better positioned to support Nigeria’s economic and development aspirations. He notes capital alone is not enough. It must be reinforced by deepening people's strength and capabilities. That is what will form the true bulwark of risk management and governance. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the next chapter for Nigeria’s Banking sector post recapitalisation and expansion into new geographies.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Can money buy happiness? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The relationship between money and wellbeing is more complex than the old saying suggests. Research consistently shows that higher incomes are linked to greater life satisfaction, largely because money reduces daily stress and gives people more control over their lives. But that link isn't linear. Some studies suggest happiness gains can level off after a certain income threshold, while others show it continues to rise — just more slowly. 
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this further is Hayley Parry, Co-Founder, Worth Financial Education. 
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775820040968/kearney-technology-innovation-are-biggest-factors-shaping-investments</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Kearney: Technology & innovation are biggest factors shaping investments]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Global investors are not pulling back, if anything they're becoming more selective. The latest 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index shows that 88 per cent of executives still plan to increase foreign direct investment over the next three years, despite rising geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty. What's changing is how decisions are made. To unpack the study further, CNBC Africa is joined by Theo Sibiya, Managing Partner at Kearney Africa. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>537</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:40:19.243Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775818020212/south-africa-faces-steepest-petrol-price-hike-in-years</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa faces steepest petrol price hike in years]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's fuel industry is warning of mounting pressure as global oil prices surge. Local suppliers say there's a growing mismatch between rising import costs and the regulated fuel price, leaving them unable to fully recover their expenses. That strain is starting to show up in the market, with reports of surcharges for some bulk fuel users, which of course is now triggering concerns about knock-on effects for businesses and consumers. CNBC Africa is joined by Avhapfani Tshifularo: CEO, Fuels Industry Association of South Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>521</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:07:26.789Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775817423258/regional-milestone-east-central-africas-first-robotic-assisted-knee-replacement</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Regional milestone: East & Central Africa's first robotic-assisted knee replacement]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Hospital has achieved a historic medical milestone by successfully performing the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery in East and Central Africa. This breakthrough, executed in partnership with Marengo Asia, marks a significant leap for Kenya's healthcare infrastructure. This advanced technology improves surgical precision and patient recovery times, while also addressing the broader strategic goal of positioning Kenya as a regional medical hub to reduce the need for outbound medical tourism. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe, Chief Executive Officer of Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:58:51.351Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775811969750/affinito-africas-integrated-market-major-trade-investment-frontier-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Affinito: Africa's integrated market major trade & investment frontier ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CEO BizGov Group, Andrea Affinito, believes Africa's growing integrated market has become the next major trade and investment frontier with the adoption of the African Continental Free Trade Area. He notes that reducing the cost of trade will unlock jobs, manufacturing, and regional value chains. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>587</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:22:51.218Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775748183134/south-africas-manufacturing-output-remained-weak-in-february</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s manufacturing output remained weak in February]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing production slid 2.8 per cent year-on-year; and 2.2 per cent on a monthly basis. The drags were the following categories - food and beverages; wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing; and basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery. To paint a full picture of the state of manufacturing; CNBC Africa is joined by Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB.
]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:32:48.329Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775747195611/gic-2026-gautengs-r200bn-investment-target-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[GIC 2026: Gauteng's R200bn investment target ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Outgoing Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile outlined the provincial government’s is target of some R200 billion in investment pledges. Additionally, the province is determined to secure R800 billion in investments by the end of the seventh administration. Here's more from the MEC.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:20:58.290Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775743541281/gulf-tension-potash-demand-soars-on-higher-fertilizer-prices-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tension: Potash demand soars on higher fertilizer prices ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With the Gulf tensions impacting energy and oil markets, experts say the ripple effect is also being felt in the fertilizer markets, shifting renewed attention to potash. Farhad Abasov, the Chairman of Millennial Potash, believes periods of disruption tend to accelerate change, which in this case, is on potash as attention shifts to regions that offer stability, infrastructure, and long-term alignment with global markets. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss how Gabon plays a role in rebalancing global potash supply. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>538</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:25:27.765Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775736358795/makka-africa-needs-to-move-from-debt-servicing-to-health-financing</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Makka: Africa needs to move from debt servicing to health financing]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Executive Director for Africa at the One Campaign, Serah Makka, believes that plugging revenue leakage should be the first place to pool domestic capital for investment, particularly in the health sector. Speaking at the high-level ministerial side event at the conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, she notes the importance of data collections and sovereignty as well as cross border trade to shore up capital amid geopolitical volatility. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>484</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:19:51.686Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775735216836/yusuf-nigerias-growth-needs-sustained-reform-momentum-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Yusuf: Nigeria’s growth needs sustained reform momentum ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As Nigeria builds up to its 2027 elections, concerns over sustaining economic growth trajectory remains at the front burner. Managing Partner at Verraki Partners, Niyi Yusuf, believes the quality of policy choices, political discipline and economic resilience are crucial to navigating complexities. He notes that the growth momentum hinges on the performances and growth of key sectors. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:03:49.048Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775733697691/south-africas-immigration-reset-visa-system-to-be-realigned-for-growth</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s immigration reset: Visa system to be realigned for growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director, XPATWEB for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:46:40.013Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775734399609/gulf-tensions-will-nigerias-macroeconomic-fundamentals-improve-in-2026</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: Will Nigeria’s macroeconomic fundamentals improve in 2026?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria faces a complex mix of positive and negative spillovers from the Middle East conflict, requiring a carefully calibrated policy response to balance short-term gains with emerging risks. That’s the stance of the World Bank. In a breakdown of the Nigeria Development update, the World Bank notes sustaining reform momentum is critical to sustaining stabilization gains amid pre-election pressures and global uncertainty. Paul Alaje, Senior Economist at SPM Professionals joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>481</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:46:21.872Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775732861610/gic-2026-mashatile-south-africa-is-open-for-business-gauteng-ready-for-execution</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775732861610-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[GIC 2026: Mashatile: South Africa is open for business, Gauteng ready for execution]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Gauteng Provincial Government is today hosting its Investment Conference with the aim of demonstrating its investment opportunities. As South Africa's economic powerhouse, Gauteng contributes roughly 34 per cent of the national GDP and drives around 60 per cent of South Africa's exports to the continent. South African Deputy President, Paul Mashatile shared some insights on the province's growth opportunities. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>643</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:33:36.462Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775731535426/gic-2026-driving-infrastructure-development-in-gauteng-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775731535426-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[GIC 2026: Driving infrastructure development in Gauteng ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng spoke to Zen Dlamini, Global Head of Public Sector and Infrastructure South Africa Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775731535426</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>527</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:02:00.561Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775665259604/world-bank-updates-sub-saharan-africa-growth-outlook</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775665259604-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank updates Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The World Bank has released its latest Africa Economic Update; as it puts a magnifying glass on economic developments that are shaping Sub‑Saharan Africa's outlook. Amid the Middle East War, growth forecasts for 2026 have been revised down. However, the region's economic growth is expected to remain steady at 4.1 per cent, the same as 2025. Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for Africa at the World Bank joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>678</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:44:16.036Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775662222806/south-africas-strategic-opportunity-amid-strait-of-hormuz-disruption</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775662222806-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s strategic opportunity amid Strait of Hormuz disruption]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The war in the Middle East has poked holes on international trade, due to the closure of and threats to, key choke points. On top of elevated costs on fuel and transport, businesses are faced with security concerns. Joining CNBC Africa to paint the picture of the current state of logistics; is Dr Jacob van Rensburg, Head of Research & Development at the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775662222806.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>559</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:43:46.342Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775661150963/africas-digital-asset-adoption-landscape</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775661150963-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's digital asset adoption landscape]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[In many industries, Africa is seen as a follower at most, a first follower - instead of a leader. Well, the Digital Asset Industry tells a different story, with Africa displaying a quiet leadership. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the drivers of this rapid growth, and what lies ahead; is Lasbery Chioma Oludimu, VP of Global Operations and MD of Yellow Card Nigeria.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775661150963.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775661150963</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>654</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:40:06.506Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775661652675/reducing-import-dependence-in-african-pharmaceutical-manufacturing</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775661652675-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Reducing import dependence in African pharmaceutical manufacturing]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Amid the observance of World Health Day, the One Health Summit took place in France. Hosted by the French Government, the Summit, forms part of France's G7 Presidency flagship events. And it gathered different stakeholders, to advance global action on shared health threats. Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive at Aspen joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775661652675.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775661652675</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>557</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:33:52.360Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775660549170/global-settlement-network-launches-akiba-international-broker-dealer-exchange-platform</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775660549170-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Global settlement network launches: AKIBA international broker-dealer & exchange platform]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Across Africa, countries seek to advance their financial infrastructure to reduce reliance on Western banking systems. Against this backdrop, the Global Settlement Network is entering the next phase of its Uganda rollout, with the launch of a regulated broker-dealer and exchange platform, which they are calling AKIBA. The initiative aims to support capital formation and enable secondary trading within a regulated market linked to national development projects. For more on this and the evolving global financial infrastructure landscape, CNBC Africa is joined by Ryan Kirkley, Co-founder and CEO of Global Settlement Network.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775660549170.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>497</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:20:22.883Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775659592962/urama-africa-should-not-let-this-crisis-go-to-waste-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775659592962-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Urama: Africa should not let this crisis go to waste ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Chief Economist of the African Development Bank Group Kevin Urama says Africa must turn the current gulf crisis into opportunity through collaboration. Speaking to CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor at the Conference of African Ministers, Urama highlights how African institutions are joining forces to tackle disruptions in global finance, trade, and supply chains, while leveraging youth-driven innovation and digital investment to strengthen the continent’s position in the global economy.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775659592962.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775659592962</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>699</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:12:07.801Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775657743376/tehran-agrees-to-allow-safe-transit-of-vessels-via-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775657743376-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Tehran agrees to allow safe transit of vessels via Strait of Hormuz]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The United States and Iran have announced a suspension of all attacks for two weeks, and Tehran has agreed to allow safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran says upcoming talks in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday do not mean that the end of the war is guaranteed. In the domestic market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company has commenced export of its new crude grade, Cawthorne to the Netherlands in a bid to expand its portfolio of globally competitive export streams. Kelvin Emmanuel, Managing Partner at The Energy Consulting Practice joins CNBC Africa for more developments shaping the oil market.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775657743376.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775657743376</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>560</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:31:28.423Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775656909790/axis-pension-trust-norfund-commit-20mn-to-gip-for-sme-support</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775656909790-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Axis Pension Trust, Norfund commit $20mn to gip for SME support]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Axis Pension Trust and Norfund have made a 20-million-dollar commitment to support the capital base of Growth Investment Partners, an investment platform by British International Investment. The investment also sees the addition of both investors and reinforces GIPs role in supporting Ghana’s private sector. Benson Adenuga, Head of Office and Coverage Director, Nigeria at British International Investment, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775656909790.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775656909790</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>555</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:25:35.172Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775647238699/mettus-south-africa-has-a-hiring-problem</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775647238699-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Mettus: South Africa has a hiring problem]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's labour market remains under pressure, with high unemployment on the one hand, and rising hiring risk on the other. New data shows that while companies are still recruiting younger workers, they're becoming far more deliberate, using verification and technology to manage risk and protect their businesses. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this shift is Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Marketing and Talent Insights at Mettus.  ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775647238699.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775647238699</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>612</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:04:59.656Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775648076799/world-bank-groups-ajay-banga-on-jobs-challenge-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775648076799-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank Group’s Ajay Banga on jobs challenge ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[At an Atlantic Council event in Washington, D.C., World Bank Group President Ajay Banga joined Frederick Kempe, President and CEO of the Atlantic Council, to discuss how the Bank can help close the global jobs gap. Their conversation focuses on the future of employment, resilience, and the evolving development agenda.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775648076799.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775648076799</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>294</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:52:59.660Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775646538741/4g-capital-secures-2mn-strategic-investment-from-gif-growth-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775646538741-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[4G Capital secures $2mn strategic investment from GIF Growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[4G Capital, a leading Neobank for Africa's informal sector, has secured a $2 million investment from GIF Growth, the growth-stage vehicle of the Global Innovation Fund. This funding is aimed at expanding the company's reach across Kenya and Uganda, specifically targeting the "missing middle"— small businesses that are too large for microfinance but lack the formal records required by traditional banks. Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Founder and Executive Chairman of 4G Capital joins CNBC Africa for more. 

]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775646538741.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775646538741</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>517</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:36:34.511Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775645915833/south-africas-cloud-outsourcing-and-ai-drive-it-industry-expansion</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775645915833-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s cloud outsourcing and AI drive IT industry expansion]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is positioning itself as a competitive IT services hub, especially as global demand for cloud, AI, and cybersecurity solutions accelerates. But while the opportunity is clear, there are still concerns around skills, scale, and the country's ability to compete globally. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Emery Geosits, CEO of the Global IT Alliance.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775645915833.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775645915833</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>347</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:20:57.091Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775644934826/zero-tariff-access-for-south-african-exports-to-china-to-start-may-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775644934826-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Zero-tariff access for South African exports to China to start May ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[In 25 days South Africa will gain zero-tariff access to China's vast consumer market under the Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity, also known as CAEPA — a move the government says will unlock new export opportunities and deepen trade ties with one of its largest partners. The focus now shifts to how this plays out in practice for local businesses, investors, and the broader economy. CNBC Africa is joined by Henico Schalekamp, CEO, HLB CBS Group South Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775644934826.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775644934826</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>408</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:02:12.069Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775575325389/harnessing-the-revolution-angela-wamola-on-ai-africas-economic-path</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775575325389-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Revolution: Angela Wamola on AI & Africa’s economic path]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor spoke with Angela Wamola, The Head of Sub Saharan Africa at GSMA at the recently concluded Conference of African Ministers in Morrocco. 
]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775575325389.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775575325389</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>318</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:31:40.479Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775573666135/unlocking-africas-trade-potential-in-the-trumpian-era</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775573666135-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Unlocking Africa’s trade potential in the Trumpian era]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s David Alabi spoke to the African Continental Free Trade Secretary General, Wamkele Mene for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775573666135.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775573666135</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>704</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:16:19.971Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775573009725/afex-improved-weather-conditions-to-support-cocoa-prospects-yields-in-q2-q326</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775573009725-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[AFEX: Improved weather conditions to support cocoa prospects, yields in Q2-Q3’26]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Weather conditions across West Africa are expected to be stable over the second quarter to mid third quarter which will support mid-crop prospects and yields. That’s according to analysts at AFEX noting the Strait of Hormuz closure has had profound effect on global fertiliser availability and prices. They also highlight market players will be paying close attention to the forthcoming release of grind data later this month which will give an indication of where existing stock volumes are sitting and set demand expectations for the second quarter. Adebola Kuku, Associate, Export Market at AFEX joins CNBC Africa for more near-term forecasts.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775573009725.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775573009725</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>291</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:00:36.919Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775572200399/parthian-geopolitical-risks-underscores-more-complex-backdrop-for-bond-market-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775572200399-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Parthian: Geopolitical risks underscores more complex backdrop for bond market ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A report by Parthian says the re-emergence of geopolitical risks underscores a more complex backdrop for the bond market as investors maintained a more cautious stance in March. However, at the fixed income market, the report notes the bullish appetite of investors on the back of improved liquidity. Gafar Bashiru, Fixed Income Trader at Parthian Partners joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report and discuss an outlook for the second quarter. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775572200399.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775572200399</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>346</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:48:32.129Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775565304931/kaseya-innovative-domestic-financing-digital-transformation-key-to-achieve-health-security-in-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775565304931-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Kaseya: Innovative domestic financing, digital transformation key to achieve health security in Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Director-General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya says innovative domestic financing and stronger digital transformation agenda are key to achieving health security in Africa. Speaking at the high-level ministerial side event at the conference of African ministers of finance, planning and economic development, on the need for improved preparedness for future pandemics, he notes the dependence on imported health products remains a concern emphasizing though progress has been made with local manufacturing and surveillance, sixty per cent of health products need to be produced on the continent.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Afreximbank's El Maayergi: $2.5bn Dangote deal drives Africa industrial push ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank at the African Export-Import Bank, Haytham El Maayergi, says the bank’s 2.5-billion-dollar facility to Dangote Refinery is a cornerstone transaction aligned with its mandate to finance high-impact industrial projects across Africa. He underscores a broader push to shift the continent from raw commodity exports toward value-added processing, while highlighting the critical role of data infrastructure in accelerating intra-African trade integration.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>381</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:04:40.952Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Benin presidential polls set for April 12th ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As Benin Republic heads into its presidential election in under a week, analysts at Pangea Risk believe Patrice Talon’s chosen successor, Romuald Wadagni, is on track to win, with little risk of extended unrest. That’s as ECOWAS deployed a long-term observation mission alongside concentrated security efforts. Robert Besseling, CEO of Pangea Risk, joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>237</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:25:57.406Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Basketball Africa League wraps up season 6 S.African leg ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[From packed arenas to rising global talent, basketball in Africa is having a serious moment, and at the center of it all is the Basketball Africa League. What started as a bold experiment is now becoming a powerful engine for growth across the continent, with South Africa stepping into the spotlight as a key player in this evolving story. 
But this isn't just about the game; it's about what the game is unlocking for African economies. CNBC Africa spoke with Clare Akamanzi, CEO, NBA Africa for more.
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>558</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:17:21.984Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775562158162/technology-innovation-agency-announces-new-head</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775562158162-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Technology Innovation Agency announces new head]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's innovation landscape is entering a new phase, as the Technology Innovation Agency ushers in fresh leadership with the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its new Chief Executive Officer. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack his mandate. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>499</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:11:37.571Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775560989355/south-africas-public-service-reform-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s public service reform ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa has just taken a bold step into a new era of governance, one that could redefine how power, accountability, and service delivery actually work in practice. 
This is with the signing of the Public Service Amendment Act of 2025, the country is making its most significant structural reform to government in three decades. CNBC Africa is joined by, Executive Director, New South Institute. 
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>623</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:01:29.627Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775144063586/exxaros-latest-eskom-deal</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Exxaro's latest Eskom deal]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Caroline Shirindza, Executive Head of Coal at Exxaro Resources to unpack the details this agreement.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775144063586.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>465</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:44:00.075Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775142534739/ai-in-government-decision-making</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[AI in government decision-making]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The U.S. hosts about 45 per cent of the world's data centres but Africa, on the other hand accounts for less than 1 per cent of global capacity. While the continent is witnessing investment in digital infrastructure, this statistic highlights a growing capacity gap compared to other regions. For more insights, CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Ambassador Philip Thingo, Kenya's Special Envoy: Technology on the side-lines of the Conference of African Ministers currently underway in Morocco. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>622</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:29:34.837Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775141734212/sp-lowers-senegals-long-short-term-local-foreign-currency-ratings-to-cccc</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[S&P lowers Senegal’s long- & short-term local & foreign currency ratings to ‘CCC+/C]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global Ratings has lowered Senegal’s long- and short-term local currency ratings to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘B-/B’,  while also affirming its 'CCC+/C' long- and short-term foreign currency ratings maintaining a negative outlook. It notes that the outlook reflects persistent refinancing risks on Senegal’s elevated debt stock, amid tighter global financing conditions and limited progress in securing multilateral support to ease liquidity pressures. Mickael Vidal, Lead Analyst and Director for Sovereign Ratings, shared further insight.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>544</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:14:15.127Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775141356431/vfd-group-gross-earnings-up-132-yy-to-883bn-in-fy25</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[VFD Group gross earnings up 13.2% y/y to ₦88.3bn in FY’25]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[VFD Group, a sector-agnostic proprietary investment company listed on the Nigerian Exchange has posted a 13.2 year-on-year increase in its gross earnings rising to 88.3 billion naira in the full year 2025. In a breakdown of the financial statement, Profit for the year up 11.76 per cent to 9.71 billion naira while net revenue hit 75.4 billion naira in the period under review. Meanwhile, the Board has declared a 25 kobo per share final dividend, payable 25th of next month. Folajimi Adeleye, Executive Director, Finance and Investor Relations at VFD Group joins CNBC Africa for more on earnings breakdown and the group’s near-term growth plans. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>350</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:03:01.807Z</video:publication_date>
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