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        <video:title><![CDATA[AGOA loss could benefit South African poultry producers]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With the dark cloud of South Africa being excluded, by the United States, from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the chicken industry might carry a silver lining. Under AGOA, South Africa's poultry industry was compromised, with dumping from the United States. With those trade preferences now set to fall away; attention is turning to what this could mean for companies such as Astral Foods and Rainbow Chicken. To unpack the implications, CNBC Africa is joined by Anthony Clark, Analyst, Smalltalkdaily Research.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[The Africa FX Desk: The Ethiopia Birr]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa for more is Michael Addisu, CEO First Addis Investment Bank  and Mered B. Fikireyohannes, Founder and CEO, Pragma Investment Advisory. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Helios reports record tenancy additions in Q3]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Helios Towers has reported its third-quarter trading update, with tenancy additions, revenue, EBITDA and cash generation all moving higher during the period. The telecoms infrastructure group has also increased its full-year guidance and says it remains on track to deliver more than 3,000 tenancy additions in 2027. Joining CNBC Africa discuss the numbers is Tom Greenwood, Group Chief Executive Officer at Helios Towers.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Chimezie: Binance security breach highlights operational risks]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Founder and Coordinator of Blockchain Nigeria User Group, Chuta Chimezie says the reported $6.3 billion Binance security breach highlights vulnerabilities in digital-asset infrastructure, particularly around internal access controls, compromised developer systems and social engineering. On the crypto market outlook, he remains cautiously constructive on Bitcoin over the medium to long term but expects further volatility and a more selective altcoin market. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack these and more.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793888201548/awani-afreximbank-committed-to-ensuring-african-creative-businesses-thrive</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Awani: Afreximbank committed to ensuring African creative businesses thrive]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank of the African Export-Import Bank says CANEX WKND provides an important platform for converting Africa’s creative talent into sustainable commercial opportunities and addressing complexities that hinder growth. Speaking on the importance of Lagos hosting this year’s outing, she notes given Nigeria’s influence across music, film, fashion, literature and other creative sectors, the city will pull together participants from across Global Africa to deepen collaboration, mobilise investment and support the continued growth of the creative economy.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793887182214/will-nigerias-cement-majors-sustain-profitability-drive</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria’s cement majors sustain profitability drive?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's cement manufacturers are showing that higher operating costs don't necessarily have to come at the expense of profitability. Dangote Cement, BUA Cement and HBM Nigeria have all recorded impressive EBITDA margins in the first nine months of 2026, supported by cost-efficiency initiatives and investments in alternative energy. But with their share prices already posting significant year-to-date gains, how much further upside can investors expect? Gideon Oshadumi, Research Analyst at Chapel Hill Denham joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793883149145/state-police-bill-nigerias-senate-gives-6-states-until-15-november-to-approve</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[State Police Bill:  Nigeria's Senate gives 6 states until 15 November to approve]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Senate has given State Houses of Assembly until the 15th of November to give their approval for the State Police Bill, to enable its transmission to the President for assent. 30 State Houses of Assembly have so far approved the bill, exceeding the two-thirds requirement of 24 states needed for passage. David Olujinmi, Analyst at SBM Intelligence joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793882159715/cocoa-prices-rebound-amid-softer-dollar</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Cocoa prices rebound amid softer dollar]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Cocoa prices are rebounding after dropping to fresh 5-week lows amid a weaker dollar. Meanwhile, farmers in Cote d’ Ivoire say recent rain levels are sufficient to support harvesting in January and February, and boost prospects for the September-to-February main crop. In Ghana, farmers are hoping for a recovery in March harvests after a poor start to the season caused by a combination of heavy rains in some areas and drought in others. Tedd George, Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793881633526/can-senegal-resolve-budget-crisis-amid-growing-tensions</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Can Senegal resolve budget crisis amid growing tensions?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Senegal's opposition party Pastef led by former presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko has rejected a revised version of the country's budget. The revised budget is seen as crucial to the country sealing a new support programme from the International Monetary Fund. One hundred and nine out of 132 lawmakers rejected the bill while 20 lawmakers voted in support and three abstained. Samuel Mathey, President of the African Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development joins CNBC Africa to discuss.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793879625433/ai-conomics-a-new-path-to-growth</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[AI-conomics: A new path to growth?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is looking for new sources of economic growth amid high unemployment and weak productivity and artificial intelligence is being positioned as a potential game changer. The tools is said to carry the promise of improving productivity, attracting investment and reshaping entire industries. But the question is whether the country is ready to turn that potential into meaningful economic gains, particularly when it comes to job creation, skills development and competitiveness. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this further is Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793877537830/south-africas-municipal-governance-service-delivery-in-focus</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's municipal governance, service delivery in focus]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is waking up to a changing political landscape following yesterday's local government elections. With the African National Congress and Democratic Alliance running neck and neck in early results and several municipalities seeming to be heading towards coalition negotiations, the implications could extend beyond local government. The big question is what this means for the stability of the GNU, the country's economic reform agenda and investor confidence. CNBC Africa unpacks the political and economic implications with Patrick Bond, Political Economist. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793876240560/south-africas-business-confidence-slumps-to-lowest-since-2020</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's business confidence slumps to lowest since 2020]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's private sector remained stuck in contraction territory in October as a result of weak demand, higher fuel costs, port shipping disruptions and deepening job cuts. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers' Index held at 49.0 in October, with business activity falling at the fastest pace in 10 months. Joining CNBC Africa for more is  Thea Fourie, Head: Economics & Country Risk: Sub-Saharan Africa, S&P Global Market Intelligence. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-05T11:32:24.784Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793876776945/africas-evolving-credit-landscape</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's evolving credit landscape]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's credit landscape is evolving, but the picture across the continent remains uneven. While some governments are making progress on fiscal consolidation and debt management, others continue to face elevated debt-servicing costs, currency pressures and limited access to affordable financing. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss Africa's credit landscape is Lucie Villa, Senior Vice President: Sovereign Risk, Moody's Ratings. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793874421866/east-africa-smartphone-financing-drives-digital-inclusion-market-growth</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[East Africa smartphone financing drives digital inclusion & market growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these market dynamics and discuss strategic industry partnerships is George Kebaso, Head of EIP Business, Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics East Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793723440761/business-unity-south-africa-weighs-agoa-decision</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Business Unity South Africa weighs AGOA decision]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa and Rwanda are set to lose their preferential access to the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, from 2027. The trade arrangement delivered an estimated US$55 million in tariff savings for South Africa last year. Business Unity South Africa warns that while some exporters will come under pressure, the broader economic impact may be less severe than many fear. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the implications is Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793717992628/higher-crude-price-production-drive-performance-of-nigerias-oil-firms-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Higher crude price, production drive performance of Nigeria's oil firms ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Higher crude prices and increased oil production has seen Nigeria's oil and gas majors, Seplat, Aradel Oando and TotalEnergies report higher earnings in the third quarter of 2026. Analysts at Zedcrest say they expect strong fourth quarter as Nigeria's production is expected to hold around 1.7 million barrels with a stable exchange rate. Harrison Osagiede, Research Analyst at Zedcrest Investment Managers, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793715440194/will-nigerias-pension-industry-meet-june-2027-recapitalisation-deadline</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria's pension industry meet June 2027 recapitalisation deadline?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's pension industry is facing a major test as the National Pension Commission wants three million additional retirement savings accounts opened within one year, while giving pension fund administrators and custodians until 30 June, 2027, to complete recapitalisation. Does the industry have the capacity, capital and reach to deliver? Akinbola Akintola, Partner at HRISP Partners joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T14:49:33.155Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793716230219/cost-efficiency-lower-production-costs-drive-higher-earnings-for-nigerian-brewers-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Cost efficiency, lower production costs drive higher earnings for Nigerian brewers ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Vetiva Capital have attributed the strong nine-month earnings growth across Nigeria’s brewery sector to improved cost efficiency, lower production costs and reduced finance expenses. However, weaker volume growth at Nigerian Breweries and International Breweries, alongside higher effective tax rates, has weighed on investor sentiment. Motunrayo Sowunmi, a Consumer Goods Analyst at Vetiva Capital, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793716799667/avca-dealmaking-under-pressure-2026-ytd-q3-sees-weakest-quarterly-activity-in-5-years</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[AVCA: Dealmaking under pressure 2026 YTD, Q3 sees weakest quarterly activity in 5 years]]></video:title>
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Data from the African Private Capital Association shows deal volume fell 25 per cent year-on-year to 296 transactions. A sluggish start to the year was compounded by third quarter activity falling to its lowest level since 2020, driven by sharp declines in venture capital and private debt. Nadia Coulibaly, Head of Research at African Private Capital Association joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers.
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793710115718/carta-innovative-credit-solutions-key-to-mobilise-private-sector-capital-at-scale</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Carta: Innovative credit solutions key to mobilise private sector capital at scale]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Investment Director at Guarantco, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, Guillaume Carta says the ability to structure innovative credit solutions is key to mobilise private sector capital at scale. Speaking on the close of a 100 million dollar private capital raise for a pioneering gender-lens focused infrastructure investment fund, he notes through the fund vehicle, ALMA, flexible debt financing will be to innovative companies with gender empowerment initiatives such a supporting women-led or owned businesses, financial institutions and fintechs lending to women.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793709240103/nigerias-pmi-drops-to-557-on-slow-job-creation</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's PMI drops to 55.7 on slow job creation]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Job creation in Nigeria’s private sector remained muted in October, as the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index moderated by 0.7 points to 55.7, signalling a slower but continued improvement in business conditions at the start of the final quarter of 2026. Despite the moderation in employment growth, firms continued to manage workloads at full capacity, supported by another sharp increase in new orders and business activity albeit, slower than September figures. Abdulazeez Kuranga, Regional Economist for West Africa at Standard Bank Group, joins me now to unpack the latest PMI reading and what it signals for Nigeria’s near-term growth outlook.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>312</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T12:52:59.625Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793708381191/tlp-advisory-funding-regulations-see-67-of-african-tech-firms-affiliate-with-the-us</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[TLP Advisory: Funding, regulations see 67% of African tech firms affiliate with the U.S]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African technology companies are increasingly establishing international affiliations to access capital, reach new customers and navigate familiar legal frameworks. That’s according to a TLP Advisory report which identifies the United States, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates as the leading destinations, with different roles in financing, corporate structures and operations. Odunoluwa Longe, Co-Founder and Partner at TLP Advisory, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the companies driving this global expansion and what West African markets can do to retain more technology businesses, investment and jobs on the continent.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>347</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T12:40:52.369Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793705805718/south-africas-municipal-reckoning</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793705805718-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's municipal reckoning]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africans head to the polls tomorrow to elect the councils responsible for the services that shape their daily lives. Water failures, deteriorating infrastructure, unemployment and unstable coalitions have defined the campaign, while several major metropolitan municipalities may once again produce hung councils. Political Analyst, Ongama Mtimka and Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, join CNBC Africa to examine the key battlegrounds and what the results could mean for governance, investment and South Africa's political direction.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>839</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T12:28:17.407Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793706516771/south-africa-rwanda-lose-agoa-access-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793706516771-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa, Rwanda lose Agoa access ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The United States has notified South Africa and Rwanda of its intention to remove them from the African Growth and Opportunity Act from January 2027. Pretoria argues that AGOA accounts for only a limited share of South Africa's overall exports, but the consequences could be concentrated in vulnerable industries and communities. Johanna Leblanc, former Legislative Director in the United States Congress, joins CNBC Africa to examine what drove the decision and whether it can still be reversed. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>453</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T12:14:36.834Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793702726567/central-bank-buying-drives-gold-demand-in-q3-2026-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793702726567-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Central Bank buying drives gold demand in Q3 2026 ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Gold demand held up in the third quarter, supported by strong central-bank buying and renewed inflows into gold exchange-traded funds. Beneath the headline, record prices revealed a sharply divided market: institutional investors increased their allocations, while retail investors and jewellery consumers held back. John Reade, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, joins CNBC Africa to unpack what is driving this divide and what it means for the outlook.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>360</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T11:08:02.258Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793700802713/drc-exits-fatf-grey-list</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793700802713-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[DRC exits FATF grey list]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of the Congo from its grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, marking the end of a four-year reform drive. The Paris-based intergovernmental organisation founded on the initiative of the G7 confirmed at its October 2026 plenary that DRC has successfully completed its 23-point national action plan to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this milestone, is Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi, Minister of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>448</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-03T10:35:39.902Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793646291237/mastercard-interswitch-bring-google-pay-to-nigerian-cardholders</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793646291237-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Mastercard, Interswitch bring Google Pay to Nigerian cardholders]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Mastercard, in partnership with Interswitch and Google, has introduced Google Pay in Nigeria, allowing eligible cardholders to make secure, contactless payments using their Android devices. With a tokenized mobile payment, Kari Tukur, Country Manager for West Africa at Mastercard, believes the innovation gives eligible cardholders a seamless way to pay while keeping their card details protected.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>655</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T19:22:35.988Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793645523571/can-nigerias-debt-market-sustain-demand-for-commercial-papers-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793645523571-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Can Nigeria's debt market sustain demand for commercial papers? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Data by the Nigerian Exchange shows that 60 issuers raised 1.51 trillion naira through 131 commercial paper series between January and September 2026. Meanwhile, SoftBank-backed digital-payments company OPay withdrew a planned 304-million-dollar U.S initial public offering. Olaide Ogundeyi, the Head of Advisory at Comercio Partners Capital, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793645523571.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793645523571</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>390</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T19:07:57.743Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793644955131/will-nigerias-banking-stocks-rebound-in-november</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793644955131-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria’s banking stocks rebound in November?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The October sell-off brings banking stock valuations back into focus. With several heavyweight lenders recording double-digit declines, investors are reassessing entry points, earnings prospects and dividend potential. How attractive are Nigerian banks on price-to-book, dividend-yield measures and where does the strongest risk-reward opportunity lie? Olumide Sole, Head of Financial Institutions Research at Renaissance Capital Africa joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>295</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:51:25.117Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793642172412/parthian-oversold-tier-1-banks-quality-energy-industrial-stocks-offer-2027-upside</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793642172412-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Parthian: Oversold Tier-1 banks, quality energy & industrial stocks offer 2027 upside]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Parthian Securities believe as primary market activities slow down, oversold Tier-1 banks, along with quality energy and industrial stocks, could offer attractive opportunities heading into 2027. Chinazom Izuora, Head of Brokerage and Execution at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793642172412</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>454</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:03:04.306Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793637738485/building-africas-pharmaceutical-sovereignty-amidst-the-ebola-crisis</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793637738485-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Building Africa's pharmaceutical sovereignty amidst the Ebola crisis]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now recorded over 10,000 confirmed cases and over 5,300 reported deaths, putting the fatality rate at 51.6 per cent. It is the largest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, with cases also reported in other African countries, including Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria. The scale of the outbreak raises serious questions about Africa's ability to respond to public health emergencies. Joining CNBC Africa  to unpack this is Lenias Hwenda, Founder & CEO, Medicines for Africa.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793637738485.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>753</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:12:15.226Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793635147218/building-africas-export-growth-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793635147218-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Building Africa's export growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Standard Bank continues to play a significant role; as a connector of African exporters and Chinese buyers. This, as the bank participates at the China International Import Expo, for the ninth consecutive year. This year's delegation consists of 20 businesses, from across seven African countries. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Luthando Vuba, Head of International Trade, Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>464</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:12:14.531Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793633668253/redefine-lifts-fy26-earnings</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793633668253-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Redefine lifts FY26 earnings]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Redefine Properties continues to benefit from growth in its two markets, South Africa and Poland. This, as the Real Estate Investment Trust's SA REIT Funds from Operations rose 4.7 per cent and distributable income accelerated 7.5 per cent; for the year ended August. Joining  CNBC Africa for more is Andrew König, the CEO of Redefine.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793633668253.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>705</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:00:56.530Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793634427282/aspen-global-announces-197mn-european-divestment</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793634427282-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Aspen Global announces €197mn European divestment]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Aspen is offloading its Ovestin brand in Europe; through a €200 million sale, to Ennogen. Through this divestment, in the women's health product; Aspen sees an opportunity for unlocking value for shareholders. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that decision is Sean Capazorio, Chief Financial Officer at Aspen.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793634427282</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>368</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:58:10.357Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793632034736/pwc-data-localisation-rules-could-redefine-competition-tech-investment-in-payments</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793632034736-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[PwC: Data localisation rules could redefine competition & tech investment in payments]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new rules on data localisation and market structure could reshape how payment operators compete, manage data and invest in technology. That’s the stance of PwC noting the Circular marks a shift from a purely growth-oriented regulatory posture to one that actively manages concentration, transparency and data sovereignty risk. The four pillars of market structure caps, data localisation, UBO disclosure and systemic oversight will require operators to re-examine their business models, technology and governance before the compliance deadlines take effect. Kenneth Erikume, Partner/ Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader at PwC Nigeria joins CNBC Africa to unpack the regulatory implications.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793632034736.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>459</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:27:38.288Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793628950808/binance-resumes-withdrawal-after-63bn-crypto-theft-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793628950808-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Binance resumes withdrawal after $6.3bn crypto theft ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Binance has recorded 4.65 billion dollars in withdrawal within the first nine and a half hours after allowing customers withdraw from their wallet in phases. This comes as the exchange was subject to a hack with a reported 6.3 billion dollars stolen from its wallet. Meanwhile, Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, says it is investigating a cybersecurity incident that stole non-sensitive customer data on its platform. Chiagozie Iwu, Founder of Ledig, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact on the market.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793628950808.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793628950808</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>390</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T14:27:37.384Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793625034770/opec-maintains-production-levels-through-december</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793625034770-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[OPEC+ maintains production levels through December]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[OPEC+ has agreed to keep oil production targets unchanged for December, maintaining September's required production levels for a third consecutive month as the group prioritises market stability amid uncertainty over global supply and demand. Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the implications for oil prices and Nigeria's production ambitions. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793625034770.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>506</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:27:39.064Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793621405707/south-africa-gears-up-for-2026-local-government-elections</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793621405707-poster.0000018.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa gears up for 2026 local government elections]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Azar Jammine, Chief Economist, Econometrix for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793621405707.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793621405707</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>712</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T12:47:32.745Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793619838889/-south-africas-pmi-improves-for-second-month</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793619838889-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[ South Africa's PMI improves for second month]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing sector is showing some signs of recovery, with the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index rising for a second consecutive month to 49.6 points in October. But the improvement comes with some important caveats: demand remains weak, employment is under pressure and input costs are climbing. Joining CNBC Africa to help us make sense of the numbers is Sello Sekele, Economist, ABSA CIB.  ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793619838889.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>430</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T12:07:33.007Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793618697957/dischem-hy27-heps-fell-128</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793618697957-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Dischem HY27 HEPS fell 12.8%]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Dischem's Better Rewards programme has elevated the company's top line, as revenue rose 8 per cent, in the half year ended August. However, headline earnings per share saw a 12.8 per cent contraction. To unpack the outlook for the retailer, CNBC Africa is joined by Rui Morais, CEO of Dischem.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793618697957</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>517</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-11-02T11:46:16.228Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793618683599/south-africas-digital-economy-drives-altrons-growth</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793618683599-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's digital economy drives Altron's growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Tech Group Altron today reported a positive set of half-year numbers with headline earnings per share up 14 per cent and revenue growth at its strongest level in three years at R5.1 billion. The Company says it is benefitting from a growing base of recurring revenue, improved cash generation and a return to profitability in its IT Services business. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the results is Altron Group CEO, Werner Kapp.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793618683599.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Africa’s market infrastructure turn private sector into bigger investments?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Chair of AT50 Index, Gbite Oduneye says Africa has built a generation of large private technology companies noting the next chapter should focus on how market infrastructure around them are now developing quickly enough for what comes next. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[DPI Venture Capital closes nclude fund at over $112mn]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Olusanya: Nigeria must build on macroeconomic stability to drive productivity gains]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Boye Olusanya believes Nigeria’s next phase of economic reforms will depend on sustaining macroeconomic stability and creating an environment that supports productivity, business growth and improved living standards. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, he highlights stronger public-private sector collaboration and accelerating efforts to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area among near-term priorities.]]></video:description>
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