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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa FX Desk: Uganda Shilling in Focus]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A flip in the switch – that's what we saw with the Ugandan shilling; as it strengthened below the 4 000 mark against the US Dollar. This, after the Bank of Uganda hiked its key interest rate by 225 basis points; at an emergency meeting. Joining CNBC Africa on the FX Desk to put a spotlight on the Ugandan shilling, is Roman Ziruk, Lead FX Strategist at Ebury and Daisy Nitwe, East Africa Lead for Financial Institution Sales at Stanbic Bank.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[PSG Financial Services recurring headline earnings up 4%]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[PSG Financial Services has laid another brick, in its growth momentum. In the interim period ended August; the company's recurring headline earnings per share rose 5 per cent, as the PSG Wealth division lifted profitability. There was, however, a pullback in the Asset Management and Insure divisions. From more on those numbers, CNBC Africa was joined by Mike Smith, CFO at PSG Financial Services.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Ojike: Infrastructure key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Country Leader for Nigeria at Forvis Mazars, Uhabia Ojike, says infrastructure investment is critical to converting Africa’s energy resources into economic value. He identifies refining capacity, functional power grids and regional interconnections as key opportunities for the continent’s energy sector. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of African Energy Week in Cape Town, he outlines the investment barriers and priorities for expanding Africa’s energy capacity.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Has Nigeria's Tax Act gain traction after nine months? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The implementation of Nigeria's tax laws in January 2026 comes under the spotlight after nine months as experts have raised concerns over grey areas in the provisions. According to the Senior Partner at Aelex, Theo Emuwa, the concerns are early teething problems, while stressing on the impact of the legislation in the long term. He joined CNBC Africa earlier to discuss the journey so far.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792073924629/785bn-project-pipeline-will-nigeria-secure-investors-buy-in</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[$78.5bn project pipeline: will Nigeria secure investors’ buy-in?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is putting a $78.5 billion investment opportunity on the table, unveiling 65 projects spanning energy, transport, manufacturing, agriculture and technology. Presented at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the portfolio is designed to attract domestic and foreign capital. But with funding needs running into tens of billions of dollars, how quickly can Nigeria turn these projects into actual investments, jobs and economic growth? Victor Aluyi, Co-Managing Partner, Aztran Global Investments joins CNBC Africa for more on the prospects ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7792072523966/cascador-partners-sterling-bank-to-unlock-200mn-credit-for-nigerian-businesses-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Cascador partners Sterling Bank to unlock $200mn credit for Nigerian businesses ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Cascador has partnered with Nigeria's Sterling Bank for a 200-million-dollar SME Credit Backstop Fund for businesses in the country. The debt-structured facility will expand access to growth capital for debt-ready businesses. Trish Thomas, CEO of Cascador, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Hott: Strengthened capital base for DFIs critical to financing African economies]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Amadou Hott, Former Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal, says strengthening the capital base of regional development finance institutions is critical to financing African economies. He proposes that central banks invest a small portion of their reserves in DFI Tier 2 capital to help these institutions leverage more funding for infrastructure projects. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, he outlines the reforms needed to unlock this capital.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Equites: Strong demand continues to support logistics sector growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Equites Property Fund today reported its first half results, showing that distributable earnings rose 10.5 per cent and headline earnings per share grew 67.2 per cent. The Group says reaffirmed its full-year distribution growth guidance of 5 per cent to 7 per cent and says it is accelerating its shift towards South African logistics, with R600 million already deployed into developments and acquisitions. For more on the results, CNBC Africa spoke to Andrea Taverna-Turisan, CEO, Equites Property Fund Limited. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:57:01.863Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Mobilising African private capital ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The global economy is facing a fresh test as geopolitical tensions disrupt energy markets and complicate the fight against inflation. For central banks, the challenge is balancing price stability with economic growth. At the IMF and World Bank Meetings in Bangkok, CNBC Africa spoke to South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago about the global inflation outlook, the implications for monetary policy, and how central banks can navigate an increasingly uncertain economic environment.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Transnet eyes freight recovery with 10-year rail agreement]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Transnet Engineering and Wabtec have signed a 10-year agreement worth approximately R6.6 billion to improve the reliability and performance of South Africa's freight locomotives. The partnership is said to focus on maintenance, technology and skills transfer, with the broader goal of strengthening rail capacity and improving the country's logistics competitiveness. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the deal in further detail is Colette Yende, Chief Procurement Officer, Transnet Engineering.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[African Energy Week: Mabuto: Africa has projects but lacks investors ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa Energy Week is underway, with industry leaders and policymakers focusing on how to close Africa's energy investment gap and accelerate the continent's energy transition. CNBC Africa's Prudence Makhubalo was on the ground in Cape Town and she spoke to Yolanda Mabuto, Lead Secretariat, BRICS Energy Green Economy and Climate. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South African-led Stewards Inc. lists on Nasdaq]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[From the city of gold to Wall Street – four South African executives have led Stewards Inc to the Nasdaq. The U.S. financial platform spanning private credit, real assets and technology – listed on the bourse on the 10th of September. An African success story, in global capital markets? Joining CNBC Africa for that conversation is Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of Stewards Inc., Glen Steward.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791990404746/afdb-chief-economist-kevin-urama-on-africas-economic-outlook-capital-mobilisation</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Urama on Africa's economic outlook & capital mobilisation]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[On the side-lines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Kevin Urama, Chief Economist and Vice President at the African Development Bank Group. He reflected on Africa's economic trajectory and strategic capital growth and shared updated macroeconomic forecasts showing continent-wide growth reaching 4.7 per cent by the end of 2026 despite global headwinds and the crisis in the Gulf region. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's offshore oil & gas opportunity ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African Energy Week is underway in Cape Town and the future of South Africa's offshore oil and gas industry back in the spotlight. While neighbouring Namibia advances its offshore exploration ambitions, South Africa continues to face regulatory delays, legal challenges and growing questions over investor confidence. CNBC Africa's Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Niall Kramer, National Spokesperson for the Offshore Petroleum Association of South Africa, about the country's ability to compete in the Orange Basin, and the economic potential of developing its offshore petroleum resources.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T15:34:07.091Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791988915719/africa-the-big-deal-african-startups-see-fewer-cheques-in-2026</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa: The Big Deal: African startups see fewer cheques in 2026]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa’s start-up funding market is becoming increasingly concentrated, with fewer businesses securing funding and fewer investors writing cheques. According to the latest report from Africa: The Big Deal, 311 start-ups raised at least $100,000 in the first nine months of 2026, down 18 per cent year-on-year and the lowest level since tracking began in 2021. Meanwhile, deals worth $10 million or more accounted for 83 per cent of total funding, with exits continuing across the continent. Maxime Bayen, Co-Founder of Africa: The Big Deal, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the findings. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T15:17:11.844Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Meristem: Nigeria telco giants to sustain growth momentum in H2'26 ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Meristem Research say they expect the positive trend in the telecommunications industry to persist on the back of higher data demand and increased subscriber base. Felicia Awolope, Team Lead at Meristem Research, joins CNBC Africa for more insight into the near-term forecast. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791987908591/onuegbu-cybersecurity-should-be-governed-as-a-board-level-business-risk</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Onuegbu: Cybersecurity should be governed as a board-level business risk]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is strengthening defence while enabling more scalable phishing, deepfakes and automated attacks. That’s the stance of Collins Onuegbu, Founder of Signal Alliance Technology Holding noting geopolitical tensions are influencing technology choices, cyber strategies and supply chains; and widening capability gaps are leaving smaller organisations and emerging markets more exposed. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the strategies to counter looming risks.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T15:01:11.731Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791987110135/will-dangote-refinery-ipo-drive-300trn-nigeria-equities-market-cap-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Dangote Refinery IPO drive ₦300trn nigeria equities market cap? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reported a fourfold subscription of the Initial Public offer value, while extending the closing date of its share offer by two weeks to attract more African investors. Damilare Asimiyu, Group Head, Research at FSDH, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact this will have on the market capitalisation of the Nigerian equities market. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791980875603/alexforbes-mandisa-zavala-on-q4-asset-allocation-strategy</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Alexforbes’ Mandisa Zavala on Q4 asset allocation strategy]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As we settle into the 4th quarter of 2026; investors are still digesting the catalysts that moved the markets in the 3rd quarter. Many of those, are centred around the Middle East war, that remains an overhang. To contextualise the investment landscape, through asset allocation and strategy, CNBC Africa is joined by Mandisa Zavala, Head of Asset Allocation at Alexforbes.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791980772967/alkhalifa-opec-fund-targets-over-4bn-in-development-financing-in-2026</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Alkhalifa: OPEC Fund targets over $4bn in development financing in 2026]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The OPEC Fund for International Development expects to provide more than 4 billion dollars in financing in 2026, up from 3.2 billion dollars in 2025. President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa says the institution aims to grow by 16 to 17 percent annually through 2030, driven by rising demand for development financing. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, he outlines the fund’s priorities in Africa, including energy access, agriculture, digital transformation and healthcare infrastructure.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Growth forecast: What will it take to double Nigeria's GDP to 8–10%?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s growth outlook is improving with the International Monetary Fund revising its outlook for GDP growth to 4.2 per cent. With energy and food costs still posing risks and global uncertainty mounting, what structural reforms, investment and productivity gains would Nigeria need to double economic growth to 8–10%? Esili Eigbe, Director at ESCAP Management joins CNBC Africa for more on the prospects ahead.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T12:26:28.874Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Building fiscal resilience for global economies]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The global economic outlook, monetary policy and the challenges facing emerging markets are once again under the spotlight as policymakers, central bankers and finance leaders gather in Bangkok for the IMF-World Bank meetings where they are discussing the state of the global economy. CNBC Africa Editor-in-Chief Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Era Dabla-Norris, Deputy Director: Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>593</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T12:02:33.186Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791975156339-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Scaling South Africa’s digital economy ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities to grow the digital economy and improve business productivity. For South Africa, the challenge is turning that potential into real economic value and Telco Group Telkom says it is investing in digital infrastructure and innovation to support this shift. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Mmaki Jantjies, Group Executive: Innovation and Transformation, Telkom.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>429</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T11:05:48.953Z</video:publication_date>
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      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791974631552-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[African financial markets transformed by decade of reform]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The latest ABSA Africa Financial Markets Index points to meaningful progress in the continent's financial markets over the past decade. But while much has already been achieved, challenges around liquidity, currency risk and market access remain. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Anthony Kirui, Absa CIB's Head of Africa Regional Global Markets.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>542</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T11:03:10.532Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791973105249/unlocking-africas-energy-potential</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791973105249-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Unlocking Africa’s energy potential]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The African Energy Week underway in Cape Town brings together global energy leaders, national oil companies, and government officials to chart the continent's energy future. With over 600 million people still lacking electricity access, key discussions center on balancing fossil fuels and renewables to drive industrial development and economic growth. To discuss how infrastructure investment, local processing, and regional integration can unlock Africa's energy potential, CNBC Africa spoke to Ibra Ndiémé Ndiaye, Partner & Lead Oil & Gas at Forvis Mazars Senegal.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>675</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T10:44:54.939Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791973135990-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa’s $209bn funding deficit: BII report unpacks capital barriers for black-led businesses]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Black owned and led businesses are facing a $209 billion funding gap, across five African markets. This is according to research; from the British International Investment’s Bold Market Mapping Report. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack those findings is Chris Chijiutomi, Head of Africa at BII. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>495</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-14T10:44:31.923Z</video:publication_date>
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      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791902171690-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria App-based drivers strike over fares, services ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[App-based drivers in Nigeria, under the Bolt and InDrive platforms are protesting over low fare charges, commissions, safety and welfare, demanding a review to reflect macroeconomic conditions. How much impact will this indefinite strike action have on Nigeria's transport sector? David Nosa Aigbornan, the Acting National President of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791902171690.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>427</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T15:05:19.759Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791901433988/power-tariffs-will-nigeria-cut-subsidies-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791901433988-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Power tariffs: Will Nigeria cut subsidies? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria says it can no longer continue to cover electricity tariff shortfalls and provide adequate power to its people. The country's power minister notes that the failure of operators in the electricity value chain to recover their costs is one of the reasons the country could not keep the lights on. Kingsley Mafua, Associate at A02 Law, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion and more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>502</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T14:54:16.562Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791900959227/nigeria-crude-output-rises-to-153mbpd-opec</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791900959227-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria crude output rises to 1.53mbpd OPEC]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 30,000 barrels per day to 1.53 million barrels per day. Meanwhile, rising crude prices are putting pressure on domestic petrol prices, despite the Nigerian Government’s discount efforts. Chinnan Dikwal, Vice Chair of the Africa Energy Council, joins CNBC Africa to discuss Nigeria’s crude output, global oil price movements and the implications for domestic fuel prices.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>651</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T14:50:38.497Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791900215342/databank-elevated-treasury-yields-middle-east-tension-to-shape-gold-etfs-near-term-outlook</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791900215342-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Databank: Elevated treasury yields, Middle East tension to shape Gold ETF’s near-term outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Databank forecast persistently high U.S. yields are likely to keep gold under pressure, as stronger returns on interest-bearing assets reduce the relative appeal of the bullion. Meanwhile, investors are taking position ahead of this week’s T-bills auction of 5.02 billion cedis. Amanda Amable, Fixed income and Economic Analyst at Databank joins CNBC Africa for ore market movements.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791900215342.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>522</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T14:38:54.780Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791894413406/will-nigeria-achieve-targets-under-revised-71mn-sugar-master-plan</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791894413406-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria achieve targets under revised $71.mn sugar master plan?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is targeting more than 2 million tonnes of annual sugar production through 10 greenfield projects, as the country looks to reduce its reliance on imported raw sugar. Kola Masha, CEO of Babban Gona, says smallholder farmers are the engine of this plan noting the country cannot continue to lose value due to heavy dependence on imports. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791894413406.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>438</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T12:57:10.327Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791893569408/dangote-oil-refinery-extends-16bn-ipo-to-27th-october</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791893569408-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Dangote Oil Refinery extends $1.6bn IPO to 27th October]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has extended the application period for its initial public offering by two weeks to the 27th of this month. The management say the move follows strong investor interest across Africa and efforts to broaden access to the share sale. Meanwhile, investors are assessing supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. Femi Oladehin, CEO of Argentil Capital Partners joins CNBC Africa for more on these developments.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791893569408.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>395</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T12:45:08.339Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791892060986/fitch-ratings-nigerias-positive-outlook-reflects-expected-policy-continuity-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791892060986-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings: Nigeria's positive outlook reflects expected policy continuity ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings says its revised position on Nigeria's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings from stable to positive and an affirmed B rating reflects ongoing reform of the policy framework as well as the increased confidence that reform momentum will not be disrupted by upcoming elections. Gaimin Nonyane, the Director for Sovereigns Team at Fitch Ratings, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791892060986.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7791892060986</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>504</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T12:25:23.896Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791889438881/developmental-procurement-in-africa-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791889438881-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Developmental procurement in Africa ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African governments spend an average of 17 per cent of GDP on public procurement, presenting significant opportunities to stimulate industrial growth, support small businesses and create jobs.
But are we using this spending power effectively, is procurment backed by the will and desire to lift up the whole of society? Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this is Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director at CIPS Southern Africa. 
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>634</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:55:42.579Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791890625508/international-monetary-funds-world-economic-outlook</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791890625508-poster.0000003.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[International Monetary Fund's world economic outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The global economy continues to show resilience, but that momentum is facing fresh tests. Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, while inflation is expected to climb to 4.7 per cent, as geopolitical tensions and energy price pressures weigh on the outlook. This is according to the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook. Here are more insights from their Director for Research Department Silvana Tenreyro.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>421</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:53:24.917Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791890146646/south-africas-mining-production-down-127-yy-in-august</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791890146646-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's mining production down 12.7% y/y in August]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's mining sector remains under pressure, with August production figures in focus following a sharp 7.5 per cent year-on-year contraction in July.
Elevated input costs, softer commodity prices and subdued global demand continue to weigh on the industry. What do the latest numbers reveal about the sector's performance and its contribution to economic growth?
Joining CNBC Africa to analyse the data is Matimba Khosa, Specialist Economist, Nedbank. 

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        <video:duration>397</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:43:10.484Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791888433983/s-africas-household-hunger-hits-highest-level-since-2010</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791888433983-poster.0000014.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[S. Africa's household hunger hits highest level since 2010]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Food inflation may be easing, but millions of South Africans are still struggling to afford nutritious meals. The latest South African Food Security Index shows that food security deteriorated in 2025, as rising electricity and transport costs, unemployment and stagnant incomes continued to squeeze household budgets. To unpack the findings and what they mean for South African households, CNBC Africa is joined by Dieter von Fintel, Development Economist at Stellenbosch University. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791888433983.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>621</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:38:01.183Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791886715481/imf-warns-of-high-concentration-risks-in-ai-hardware-and-markets</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791886715481-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[IMF warns of high concentration risks in ai hardware and markets]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Global economic growth is showing remarkable resilience despite major commodity and trade shocks. However, this recovery is narrowly based, driven largely by inventory drawdowns and an artificial intelligence investment boom in select advanced economies and Asia. As fiscal deficits swell and advanced market borrowing costs rise, emerging economies and African nations face divergent paths. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Deniz Igan, Division Chief of World Economic Studies at the International Monetary Fund about the IMF's latest projections and risk outlook.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791886715481.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7791886715481</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>670</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:05:18.288Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791819222678/south-african-agriculture-enters-el-nio-season-in-stronger-position</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791819222678-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African agriculture enters El Niño season in stronger position]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The threat of a severe El Nino, during the 2026/27 summer crop season; has been hanging over the agricultural sector. To assess South Africa's preparedness for the potential impact; a High Level Roundtable was convened; bringing together industry leaders, producer organisations, researchers, agri-businesses and government stakeholders. CNBC Africa is joined by Wandile Sihlobo, in his capacity as the Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791819222678.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7791819222678</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>760</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-12T16:06:49.561Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791818495356/south-africa-listed-property-sector-nine-month-review</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791818495356-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa listed property sector: Nine-month review]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A focus on South Africa's listed property space. Year-to-date, to the end of the 3rd quarter; sees the sector garnering total returns of 3.1 per cent - lagging behind bonds and cash; but ahead of equities. Those returns still outperforming, global property. For the full story on performance, recent trends and outlook, CNBC Africa is joined by Keillen Ndlovu, Independent Property Analyst.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7791818495356.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7791818495356</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>852</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:48:13.644Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791815916180/afex-securing-inputs-early-expanding-warehousing-and-finance-to-boost-crop-production</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7791815916180-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[AFEX: Securing inputs early, expanding warehousing and finance to boost crop production]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Food security is a chain of inputs, production, storage, markets, and finance. That’s the stance of the CEO of AFEX Commodities Exchange, Akinyinka Akintunde noting securing inputs early, investing in warehousing, back farmers with warehouse receipts and affordable finance, and publishing transparent price and stock data are critical levers needed for scale. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the catalysts needed for growth.]]></video:description>
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        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire show the clearest evidence that earlier stabilisation is feeding private activity, credit, and investment, while Guinea and Niger are entering faster resource-led growth cycles. That’s according to Stears latest report on West Africa’s macroeconomic landscape. Looking further into the rest of this month, political risk remains moderate. Michael Famoroti, Head of Intelligence and Co-Founder of Stears joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Africa’s export competitiveness in focus]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Fitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms B rating]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings has revised Nigeria’s outlook to positive from stable, affirming its B rating as foreign exchange reserves strengthen and economic reforms support macroeconomic stability. However, Nigeria faces $6.4 billion in Eurobond repayments between 2024 and 2030, while the government is introducing a 30-day petrol discount window to help moderate fuel price pressures. What do these developments mean for Nigeria’s fiscal position, investor confidence and the sustainability of its economic recovery? Johnson Chukwu, CEO of Cowry Asset Management, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria sustain rise in cocoa export in 2026/2027 season? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As Nigeria's 2026/2027 cocoa season kicks off, experts anticipate a higher production and export on the back of favourable weather conditions. John Alamu, Founder and Group Managing Director, at Capitalsage Holdings, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for the new season and what the Abuja Accord offers producers in the country. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791806302109/yiaga-africa-nigerians-are-willing-to-vote-but-commitment-is-thin</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Yiaga Africa: Nigerians are willing to vote but commitment is thin]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa tops Africa's cybercrime risk list]]></video:title>
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        <video:description><![CDATA[Twenty years ago, Global Give Back Circle set out to help girls and young women in Kenya build pathways to economic independence. Today, that mission intersects with some of Africa's biggest economic challenges: a significant funding gap for women entrepreneurs, the need to prepare young people for a changing labour market, and the question of how to turn skills and mentorship into sustainable livelihoods. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Reeta Roy: Former President and CEO, Mastercard Foundation. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-12T10:58:27.441Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Financing Africa's next phase of economic development]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa Stock of the Week: Dangote Petroleum Refinery]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[We are getting closer and closer, to the closing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals initial public offering. The listing, which is dubbed, the "IPO for the people"; is aiming to raise at least $1.6 billion and is buzzing with retail investor interest. That is, up for analysis – on Stock of the Week. Joining CNBC Africa for that conversation is Tinashe Mukogo, Founder & Editor of Money & Moves.]]></video:description>
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