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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775646538741/4g-capital-secures-2mn-strategic-investment-from-gif-growth-</loc>
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        <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. 

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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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. 
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775573666135/unlocking-africas-trade-potential-in-the-trumpian-era</loc>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:48:32.129Z</video:publication_date>
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        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775566053818/afreximbanks-el-maayergi-25bn-dangote-deal-drives-africa-industrial-push-</loc>
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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: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:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:25:57.406Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775562832930/basketball-africa-league-wraps-up-season-6-safrican-leg-</loc>
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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.
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775562158162/technology-innovation-agency-announces-new-head</loc>
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        <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: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. 
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        <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>
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        <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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      <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:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:14:15.127Z</video:publication_date>
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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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775139863310/ebo-nigerias-borrowing-to-remain-elevated-in-q226-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775139863310-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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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        <video:duration>454</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:34:20.225Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775138848557/will-opec-increase-oil-output-in-april</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775138848557-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775138848557.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>369</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:16:05.784Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775135197273/osinbajo-healthcare-financing-a-macroeconomic-imperative</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775135197273-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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.
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>294</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:15:20.356Z</video:publication_date>
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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:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775134486278-poster.0000021.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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:duration>528</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:07:44.831Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775129313234/imf-world-bank-iea-collaborate-to-battle-energy-crisis-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775129313234-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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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        <video:duration>464</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:41:23.376Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775128414926/south-african-revenue-services-record-revenue-haul</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775128414926-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775128414926</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>569</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:31:45.808Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775127778238/uk-trade-envoy-lauds-uk-africa-ties</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775127778238-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775127778238.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775127778238</video:player_loc>
        <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>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775126591756-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775126591756</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>663</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:03:25.186Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775125322912/advancing-sustainable-health-financing-in-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775125322912-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775125322912</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>469</video:duration>
        <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>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775058179463-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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:duration>672</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:02:56.808Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775056403595/south-africa-and-the-critical-minerals-conversation-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775056403595-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775056403595.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775056403595</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>516</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T15:26:47.587Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775054892346/powering-ethiopia-sun-kings-150mn-off-grid-bet</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775054892346-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775054892346</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>470</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:59:15.124Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775054034753/chimezie-bitcoin-is-no-longer-moving-on-crypto-native-factor</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775054034753-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775054034753.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775054034753</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>467</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:42:46.773Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775053010980/bond-issuance-ghana-makes-first-re-entry-since-debt-restructuring-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775053010980-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775053010980.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775053010980</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>438</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:35:52.123Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775053510351/laoye-chocolate-cocoa-beans-demand-expected-to-go-up-in-q226</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775053510351-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775053510351</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>320</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:32:55.686Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775052392981/cordros-securities-expect-tempered-but-constructive-equities-market-tone-in-q226</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775052392981-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775052392981.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775052392981</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>656</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:25:51.805Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775043126751/south-african-bids-for-r22-trillion</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775043126751-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African bids for R2.2 trillion]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa's closing remarks at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference emphasized the country's case for investment and the potential of its unique advantages. The cumulative value of the pledges made at the conference was the highest since the first South Africa Investment Conference, with significant participation from domestic and international investors.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775043126751.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>341</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:50:30.633Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775041902372/closing-the-financial-education-gap-for-african-women</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775041902372-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775041902372.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775041902372</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>540</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:33:49.610Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775040949709/south-africas-investment-pitch-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775040949709-poster.0000004.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7775040949709.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7775040949709</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>476</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-01T11:20:59.511Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7775040310792/swiss-africa-business-collaboration-on-the-up</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7775040310792-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <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: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: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:publication_date>2026-03-31T16:34:44.034Z</video:publication_date>
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        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774971366390/ai-digital-focus-at-sa-investment-conference</loc>
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        <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: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>
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        <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:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:34:15.830Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774969503559/power-sector-whats-nigerias-playbook-to-address-challenges-</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:duration>710</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:21:45.736Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774969473910/-will-oil-prices-trade-higher-in-april</loc>
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        <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>
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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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774968293509/ajayi-bond-market-to-witness-sell-offs-in-q226</loc>
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        <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>
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        <video:duration>530</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:02:11.128Z</video:publication_date>
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        <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:duration>422</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-03-31T12:22:17.251Z</video:publication_date>
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