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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>
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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: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: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:title><![CDATA[Ebo: Nigeria’s borrowing to remain elevated in Q2'26 ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Managing Director of Optimus by Afrinvest, Ayodeji Ebo, believes the borrowing appetite of the Nigerian government will remain elevated in the second quarter of this year as the government shifts gradually to external borrowing after an aggressive round, particularly from the domestic market in the first quarter. He notes major risk to watch is the balance between high domestic costs and increasing foreign exchange exposure. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775138848557/will-opec-increase-oil-output-in-april</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will OPEC+ increase oil output in April?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump vows more aggressive strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of broader attacks after Trump’s speech pushing oil prices back well over $100 a barrel in a blow to consumers around the world. Meanwhile, some analysts believe OPEC+ is likely to weigh a further oil output increase when eight members meet on Sunday. Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group joins CNBC Africa for more on the near-term outlook and weighs likely recession risks ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775135197273/osinbajo-healthcare-financing-a-macroeconomic-imperative</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Osinbajo: Healthcare financing a macroeconomic imperative]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says healthcare financing should be viewed not as social spending, but as a macroeconomic imperative.  
Speaking to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development during the 58th session of the Economic Commission for Africa, he emphasized the need to scale up health and social investment to strengthen human capital and drive long-term economic growth.
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775134486278/oni-strategic-gas-pricing-arrangements-key-to-address-supply-concerns</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Oni: Strategic gas pricing arrangements key to address supply concerns]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Partner at Bloomfield Law Practice, Ayodele Oni says government and stakeholders in Nigeria's energy value chain need to be strategic with pricing arrangements for gas to ensure adequate supply to power plants and improve overall electricity supply. He notes ancillary services such as spinning reserves that can kick in when certain plants go offline should also be put in place. Speaking on increased interests in Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas, he highlights more presidential orders, investment tax credit and allowances are critical to incentivise gas production.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:07:44.831Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775129313234/imf-world-bank-iea-collaborate-to-battle-energy-crisis-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[IMF, World Bank, IEA collaborate to battle energy crisis ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have collaborated with the International Energy Agency to develop a unified response to the deepening energy and economic crisis from the ongoing war in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Nigeria's parliament has passed the 2026 budget including the 9.3 trillion-naira latest request by President Bola Tinubu, bringing the total figure to 68.323 trillion naira. Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of CFG Advisory, joins CNBC Africa to discuss these developments. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775128414926/south-african-revenue-services-record-revenue-haul</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South African Revenue Services' record revenue haul]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The South African Revenue Services yesterday announced a strong performance in the fiscal year ended on March 31, with revenue collections jumping 8.4 per cent to cross the R2 trillion mark for the first time. It is a notable outcome, especially given the tough economic backdrop and the pressure on public finances. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss these numbers is Keitumetse Sesana, Acting Deputy CEO, South African Institute of Taxation. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:31:45.808Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775127778238/uk-trade-envoy-lauds-uk-africa-ties</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[UK trade envoy lauds UK-Africa ties]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The UK–Africa trade relationship is thriving, now valued at £53 billion, with South Africa as a key anchor in the region. To unpack the evolving dynamics of this partnership, CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with John Humphrey, Trade Commissioner for Africa at the UK Department for Business and Trade.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>832</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:27:45.997Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775126591756/deutsche-bank-on-the-south-african-reserve-banks-rate-path</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Deutsche Bank on the South African Reserve Bank's rate path]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's central bank is walking a fine line of keeping inflation under control while a fresh global energy shock threatens to push prices higher. While the South African Reserve Bank took the wait-and-see approach and decided to hold rates steady in its previous meeting, what remains unclear is whether that stance can hold if risks persist. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy trajectory is Danelee Masia, Economist, Deutsche Bank. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:03:25.186Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775125322912/advancing-sustainable-health-financing-in-africa</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Advancing sustainable health financing in Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa launched its initiative on Transforming Health Financing in Africa at the 58th Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Tangier (tan-jeeuh), Morocco. This initiative provides a decision-oriented platform for Ministers of Finance and Health to align on a structured implementation pathway. CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor spoke with Aboubakri Diaw, Chief of Staff at the UN Commission for Africa, for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:40:10.532Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775058179463/south-african-tax-collector-beat-revenue-collection-target</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South African tax collector beat revenue collection target]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[In the 2025/26 financial year, the South African Revenue Service reached record tax revenue; collecting more than R2 trillion, for the first time. This is R155 billion or 8.4 per cent above, what was collected, in the previous financial year. South African Revenue Service Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:02:56.808Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775056403595/south-africa-and-the-critical-minerals-conversation-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa and the critical minerals conversation ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, South Africa is sharpening its position — from a leading producer to a key player across the full value chain. The focus is shifting toward beneficiation, localisation, and regional integration, as demand surges with the just energy transition. CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Rian Coetzee, Divisional Executive: Mining Metals, Infrastructure & energy, IDC.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>516</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T15:26:47.587Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775054892346/powering-ethiopia-sun-kings-150mn-off-grid-bet</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Powering Ethiopia: Sun King's $150mn off-grid bet]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Millions of Ethiopian citizens — particularly in rural areas, still lack reliable electricity. Sun King, the world's largest off-grid solar company, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to invest up to $150 million by 2030. This initiative aims to connect 2 million households and businesses through distributed solar and Pay-As-You-Go financing. For more insights, CNBC Africa is joined by Patrick Walsh, Co-founder & CEO, Sun King. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:59:15.124Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775054034753/chimezie-bitcoin-is-no-longer-moving-on-crypto-native-factor</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Chimezie: Bitcoin is no longer moving on crypto-native factor]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Founder and Coordinator Of Blockchain Nigeria User Group, Chuta Chimezie says Bitcoin is no longer moving on crypto-native factors noting the easy money era for crypto is gone with increased volatility now the norm. He highlights a possible bottom zone between $45,000 –$54,000 would be a worst case scenario while urging stakeholders' quick policy response to address weak regulations and growing sophistication in fraud networks. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>467</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:42:46.773Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775053010980/bond-issuance-ghana-makes-first-re-entry-since-debt-restructuring-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Bond issuance: Ghana makes first re-entry since debt restructuring ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana has returned to the local bond market, launching a 7-year cedi-denominated treasury bond, with bidding closing today April the 1st, and settlement scheduled for April the 7th. This is the first domestic bond issuance since the 2022 debt defaults to support the 2026 budget. Lawrence Boampong, President of ACI Ghana and Head, Financial Markets at CalBank, joins CNBC Africa to discuss market sentiments. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:35:52.123Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775053510351/laoye-chocolate-cocoa-beans-demand-expected-to-go-up-in-q226</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Laoye: Chocolate, cocoa beans demand expected to go up in Q2’26]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The CEO of FTN Cocoa Processors, Akin Laoye says though West Africa recorded major challenges in the first quarter of this year with cocoa prices dropping about 61 percent, the second quarter of the year might see the market correcting itself. He expects chocolate demand will go up, driving demand for beans as the mid-crop from Cote d’ Ivoire and Ghana go higher. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the dynamics shaping price movements and production in West Africa’s key markets.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775052392981/cordros-securities-expect-tempered-but-constructive-equities-market-tone-in-q226</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Cordros Securities expect tempered but constructive equities market tone in Q2’26]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Cordros Securities expect a more tempered but constructive equities market tone. Additionally, sector rotation is likely to persist, with banks expected to be in focus given strong earnings and dividend expectations, while oil and gas could benefit from sustained crude price dynamics and upstream profitability. Ope Oluwa, Senior Associate, Research and Strategy at Codros Securities Limitted joins CNBC Africa for more market outlook.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775043126751/south-african-bids-for-r22-trillion</loc>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:50:30.633Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775041902372/closing-the-financial-education-gap-for-african-women</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Closing the financial education gap for African women]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As more African women step into leadership and entrepreneurship, the conversation is shifting from simply earning income to building lasting wealth. But while financial literacy has improved, financial agency still lags behind. The Aligned Woman Co has today launched a flagship program to explore how women can move from understanding money to using it strategically to drive both personal and continental growth and joining CNBC Africa for that discussion is Nasrat Edoo-Sirkissoon, Business & Leadership Consultant at the Aligned Woman Blueprint. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>540</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:33:49.610Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775040949709/south-africas-investment-pitch-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s investment pitch ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa was joined by Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister: Trade, Industry & Competition, South Africa on the side-lines of the 6th South Africa Investment Conference. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>476</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:20:59.511Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775040310792/swiss-africa-business-collaboration-on-the-up</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Swiss-Africa business collaboration on the up]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa hosted its sixth Investment Conference yesterday. The government is targeting an additional R3 trillion in investment commitments over the next five years. This builds on the first five conferences, which secured a combined R1.5 trillion in pledges, with more than R600 billion already invested in the economy. For more on Swiss-African relations, CNBC Africa spoke to Michael Rheinegger, Managing Director, Africa Collective. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>366</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:00:27.805Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775039115530/unlocking-44-trillion-african-capital-for-african-infrastructure</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775039115530-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Unlocking $4.4 trillion: African capital for African infrastructure]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As global energy markets face unprecedented volatility, the conversation around Africa's economic resilience has shifted from a reliance on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the mobilization of domestic capital. At the 6th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC 2026), CNBC Africa spoke to the President and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation, Samaila Zubairu highlighted a landmark research finding: Africa holds over $4.4 trillion in investable domestic capital across pension funds, insurance, and sovereign wealth.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>664</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T10:52:24.926Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774973825252/investing-in-south-africa-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774973825252-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in South Africa ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Zinathi Gquma sat down with Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO, Siemens at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton, South Africa.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>593</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T16:34:44.034Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774972634424/building-confidence-in-south-africas-fiscal-framework-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774972634424-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Building confidence in South Africa’s fiscal framework ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's Tax Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, is on his way out, with his exit expected in April 2026. Kieswetter has been widely credited with rebuilding the South African Revenue Service after years of institutional decline, restoring credibility and strengthening tax collection.
This also comes ahead of SARS' announcement of its preliminary revenue outcome for the 2025/26 financial year which is expected tomorrow Wednesday, 1 April 2026. CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Kieswetter about the state of the revenue service and what lies ahead. 
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>476</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T16:05:51.595Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774971366390/ai-digital-focus-at-sa-investment-conference</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774971366390-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[AI & digital focus at SA Investment Conference]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Technology has long been a catalyst for productivity, innovation and economic growth. Yet its potential can only be realized through people and their ability to adapt, learn and apply new capabilities in a world where technology evolves faster than systems can respond. At the side-lines of the SA Investment Conference, CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng spoke to Kabelo Makwane, South African Country Director, Google about how South Africa and Africa at large can harness AI to spur growth and create employment. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>665</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:51:15.229Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774970525476/south-africa-targets-2-trillion-in-investment-commitments-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774970525476-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa targets 2 trillion in investment commitments ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[All roads lead to Sandton, South Africa, today for the 6th edition of the South Africa Investment conference with the theme Invest, Partner, Prosper, as the government aims to raise and add 2 trillion rand in investment commitments. CNBC Africa's Chief Editor, Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Phuti Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO, Naspers. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774970525476</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>535</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:34:15.830Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774969503559/power-sector-whats-nigerias-playbook-to-address-challenges-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774969503559-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Power sector: What’s Nigeria’s playbook to address challenges? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Restoring liquidity, enhancing bankability and creating a predictable investment climate are part of the groundworks Nigeria aims to adopt in addressing the challenges and drive growth in the country's power sector. George Etomi, Founder of George Etomi & Partners, joins CNBC Africa to look at Nigeria's effort in achieving a sustainable power sector. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774969503559.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774969503559</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>710</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:21:45.736Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774969473910/-will-oil-prices-trade-higher-in-april</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774969473910-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[ Will oil prices trade higher in April?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed Brent crude prices up 59 per cent so far in March, a record monthly gain while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate is up 58 per cent, the biggest jump since May 2020. Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited exports 950,000 barrels of Cawthorne Blend crude into the global market. Chinnan Dikwal, Vice Chair, African Energy Council joins CNBC Africa for development shaping the oil and gas market.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774969473910.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>773</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:20:34.696Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774968293509/ajayi-bond-market-to-witness-sell-offs-in-q226</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774968293509-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Ajayi: Bond market to witness sell-offs in Q2’26]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Head of Fixed Income and FX at Chapel Hill Denham Securities, Dipo Ajayi says expectation for Nigeria’s fixed income market in the second quarter of this year will be premised on tranquillity in the global economy. He notes the current crisis in the Middle East has dampened expectations highlighting if the current crisis continues, we will likely see interest rate move upward considering that the apex bank will be less dovish and that would spur sell offs in the bond space. He joins CNBC Africa for more market outlook. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774968293509.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774968293509</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>530</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:02:11.128Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774958094140/2027-elections-nigerias-political-parties-hold-convention-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774958094140-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[2027 elections: Nigeria’s political parties hold convention ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As the race to the 2027 elections in Nigeria gains momentum, political parties at the weekend, held their national conventions in a bid to position and structure their agendas for the forthcoming elections. Meanwhile, George Ajjan, Political Strategist at Ajjan Associates, believes the move to strengthen the African Democratic Congress might birth a third substantial party. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss the race to Nigeria's 2027 elections. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774958094140</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>422</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T12:22:17.251Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774959015120/how-nigeria-can-optimise-trade-prospects-via-national-single-window</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774959015120-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[How Nigeria can optimise trade prospects via national single window]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Director of the National Single Window Project, Tola Fakolade, says the National Single Window project is now operational. He urges stakeholders nationwide to remain patient and committed as the system scales noting teething challenges are typical of major digital transformations globally. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the prospects ahead. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774959015120</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>340</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T12:16:43.289Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774957144784/south-african-employment-rose-02-qq-in-december</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774957144784-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African employment rose 0.2% Q/Q in December]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa breaks down what these numbers mean for the broader economy with Koketso Mano, Senior Economist at FNB.  ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774957144784.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774957144784</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>355</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T12:02:39.998Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774956412741/positioning-south-africa-as-a-competitive-future-focused-economy</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774956412741-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Positioning South Africa as a competitive, future-focused economy]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Alexandra Abrahams, Deputy Minister: Trade, Industry & Competition, South Africa at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton, South Africa.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774956412741.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>530</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:58:18.740Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774954976844/south-africas-investment-story-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774954976844-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s investment story ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with the Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Small Business Development at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton, South Africa. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774954976844</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>593</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:29:15.021Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774956047165/master-drilling-reports-record-high-revenue-in-fy25</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774956047165-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Master Drilling reports record high revenue in FY25]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Danie Pretorius, CEO, Master Drilling for more on the company’s full-year performance. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774956047165</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>165</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:28:29.372Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774885166308/south-african-economy-set-for-oil-shock-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774885166308-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African economy set for oil shock ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The saying goes, when the world sneezes, South Africa catches the flu. And we are seeing the adverse effect of the Middle East War – through expected higher inflation, and a threat to economic growth. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the impact of this global shock and how South Africa should manage it; is Busi Mavuso, the CEO of Business Leadership South Africa.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>756</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T15:53:16.999Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774880822524/nigeria-equities-end-q1-firm-oil-gas-and-industrials-lead-as-q2-rotations-loom-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774880822524-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria equities end Q1 firm - oil & gas and industrials lead as Q2 rotations loom ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As the first quarter comes to a close, Nigeria’s equities have traded cautiously higher, led by oil & gas and industrials which are supported by strong cash flows, export exposure, and pricing power. Looking ahead to the second quarter, investor focus is expected to shift toward selective rotations into financials and consumer stocks, as markets digest inflation pressures, FX expectations, and upcoming earnings and policy developments. Oluwayemisi Sunmola, a Banking Sector Analyst at Vetiva, joins CNBC Africa for a market discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774880822524</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>567</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T14:48:18.808Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774879574836/sp-flags-em-vulnerability-amid-prolonged-middle-east-conflict-scenario-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774879574836-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[S&P flags EM vulnerability amid prolonged Middle East conflict scenario ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global Ratings says its baseline outlook for emerging markets assumes the Middle East conflict will ease by early April, but risks remain high. A longer or more severe conflict could push inflation higher, raise interest rates, and slow GDP growth, particularly for net energy importers in Asia and countries near the conflict zone. S&P warns that uncertainty around the war continues to weigh on EM financial conditions and policy stability. Elijah Oliveros-Rosen, Chief Economist for Emerging Markets at S&P Global joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774879574836</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>659</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T14:37:29.325Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774880140962/post-ddep-bond-issuance-will-ghana-secure-investors-buy-in</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Post-DDEP bond issuance: Will Ghana secure investors' buy in?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana is re-entering the market with a 7-year cedi-denominated Treasury bond due 2033. This marks the first primary bond market test following the expiry of Domestic Debt Exchange Programme-related restrictions. Analysts expect the bond to clear within range of 12-15 per cent dependent on investor participation and demand strength, with liquidity conditions expected to guide final pricing outcomes. Wilson Zilevu, Fixed Income and Economic Analyst at DataBank joins CNBC Africa for more on this and Q2 outlook for Fixed Income and FX market.]]></video:description>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774874024200-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria state policing: Framework for reform gains momentum]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, proposed a new funding structure and roadmap to phase in a decentralised police force in the country. Meanwhile, Plateau has imposed a 48 hour curfew on Jos North local government area after a weekend attack killed several residents. Dennis Amachree, the CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa to discuss the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>402</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T12:51:29.068Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774873285307/gulf-tensions-cloud-nigerias-economic-outlook-as-q1-ends-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774873285307-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions cloud Nigeria’s economic outlook as Q1 ends ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As the first quarter draws to a close, escalating Gulf tensions are beginning to reshape Nigeria’s economic outlook, driving volatility in global energy markets and trade flows. While higher oil prices offer some fiscal support, demand signals remain mixed. Notably, exports to the United States weakened sharply at the start of the year, with January purchases of Nigerian crude down nearly 50 per cent month-on-month. With growth still projected around 4 per cent in 2026, questions remain over the net impact of these external shocks on inflation, revenues, and policy direction. Johnson Chukwu, CEO of Cowry Asset Management, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the implications.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>481</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T12:42:31.826Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774871408694/oxford-economics-revises-africas-2026-economic-growth-forecast-down-to-39</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Oxford Economics revises Africa’s 2026 economic growth forecast down to 3.9%]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Oxford Economics Africa revises the continent’s average economic growth forecast downward to 3.9 this year noting the war in the Middle East has triggered a deterioration in the outlook across most of Africa. They note net crude oil exporters will benefit from the whiplash in oil prices, with upside risks in Algeria, Angola, and Nigeria. Bullion prices are expected to remain elevated amid stronger safe-haven demand, benefiting Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, central banks are likely to pivot toward a policy rate hike or a hold if elevated oil prices persist. Brendon Verster, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics Africa joins CNBC Africa to unpack the near-term outlook.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774871408694.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>463</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T12:12:40.257Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774870335869/marsh-demand-for-transactional-risk-insurance-rising-rapidly-across-africa</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774870335869-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Marsh: Demand for transactional risk insurance rising rapidly across Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's deal-making landscape is shifting amid global uncertainty and tighter capital conditions. While volumes have eased, investor confidence remains, with deals becoming more strategic and risk-managed. New insights from Marsh highlight the growing role of risk solutions in getting transactions across the line, and what it takes to drive capital flows into the continent. To unpack the risk report, CNBC Africa is joined by Nirav Modi, Private Equity and M&A Leader, Marsh Middle East and Africa.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>341</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:54:15.327Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774869103102/africas-ai-crossroads-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774869103102-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa’s AI crossroads ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa is approaching a defining moment between capturing the value of its own data, talent and innovation and remaining a consumer in the AI-driven economy. Despite progress on data protection, fragmented policies and limited cross-border interoperability continue to constrain scale, investment and competitiveness. Here to discuss what exactly it will take to unlock Africa's digital potential, CNBC Africa is joined by Akua Gyekye, Government Affairs Director at Microsoft Africa. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774869103102.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>476</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:34:48.336Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774868353641/south-africa-launches-digital-connectivity-investment-roadmap</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa launches digital connectivity investment roadmap]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is putting numbers and strategy behind its digital ambitions, with the Development Bank of Southern Africa, alongside government partners, today launching a long-term digital connectivity investment roadmap to 2035. A step towards closing the digital divide and scaling digital infrastructure investment.
Here to explain how the country can turn strategy into execution is Boitumelo Mosako, CEO, Development Bank of Southern Africa. 
]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774868353641</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>508</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:25:20.365Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774628422250/stock-of-the-week-bytes-technology-group</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774628422250-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Stock of the week: Bytes Technology Group]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A share price in the doldrums – that is where Bytes Technology is. Investors dumped the stock on Tuesday; sinking the share, as much as 15 per cent. This is after, it pointed to a disappointing profit outlook, in its full year trading update. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack our Stock of the Week is; Muhammed Wagley, Portfolio Manager at Otto1890.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>556</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-27T16:37:42.010Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774626914231/deepening-china-south-africa-trade-ties-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7774626914231-poster.0000017.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Deepening China-South Africa trade ties ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[To give us sight into the engagements, CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Stavros Nicolau, Group Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen.
]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7774626914231.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7774626914231</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>631</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-27T16:14:13.190Z</video:publication_date>
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