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        <video:title><![CDATA[Dissecting South African Capital Markets Days]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[IMF unveils Sub-Saharan Africa regional economic outlook]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Just as Sub-Saharan Africa had gained its footing, that growth runway might be shortened. Due to the Middle East War; the International Monetary Fund has downgraded its 2026 forecast for the region, to 4.3 per cent from the pre-war forecast. To take us through the details of the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, CNBC Africa spoke with Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[ECA Chief on Africa’s technological & economic future]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tension: Is temporary fuel subsidy best option for Ghana?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana is likely to record an estimated revenue loss of 200 million cedis following the implementation of reduced fuel prices for a month in a bid to ease the impact of higher energy prices triggered by tensions in the Gulf. The intervention, which takes effect from today, sees the government absorbing 2 cedis per litre on diesel and 36 pesewas per litre on petrol. Wilson Zilevu, Fixed Income and Economic Analyst at DataBank joins CNBC Africa for more on the new pricing window, inflationary concerns and journey to economic stabilisation.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[How sustainable is Nigeria’s debt stock? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Latest Data by Nigeria's Debt Management Office shows total debt stock for 2025 at 159.3 trillion naira, with domestic debt accounting for 53.3 per cent. Meanwhile, the government says it's opened to additional borrowings to fund budget deficits. Egie Akpata, Chairman of Skymark Partners, joins CNBC Africa for this conversation. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's food inflation slows despite impact of Gulf tensions]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Data by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics shows that food inflation rate dropped by 0.52 percentage points month on month to 4.17 per cent in March 2026, despite impacts of the gulf tensions on energy prices. Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is the CEO of Babban Gona, Kola Masha. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tension: Will Nigeria's inflationary pressure ease on ceasefire?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's headline inflation rose by 32 basis points to 15.38 per cent year on year in March, marking the first increase since March 2025, reflecting the pass-through effects of elevated energy prices on overall price levels. With the moderation in global oil prices due to ongoing ceasefire in the Middle East, will there be a gradual ease in price pressure? Paul Alaje, Senior Economist at SPM Professionals, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[ Will Nigeria’s mini-grid reforms achieve targets near-term?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced the latest Mini-Grid Regulations which seek to address structural challenges that have slowed down large-scale project delivery and expand electricity access. The new regulation provides a framework for the development, operation, and oversight of mini-grids, with a focus on attracting investment and ensuring consumer protection. Meanwhile, fresh operational data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows 70 per cent of Nigeria’s installed power generation capacity sat idle throughout March 2026. George Etomi, Founder of George Etomi and Partners joins CNBC Africa for more on developments shaping the power sector.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:44:01.429Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776345803478/will-dangote-refinerys-ipo-rewrite-africas-capital-markets-story</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Dangote refinery’s IPO rewrite Africa’s capital markets story?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote refinery is gearing up for a pan-African initial public offering across multiple exchanges with the proposed listing positioning it as the first pan-African initial public offering of its scale. The Managing Director of Coronation Capital, Kayode Akindele, joins CNBC Africa to unpack how this will impact Africa’s capital markets story and near-term outlook for investment flows.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776343258446/how-south-african-smes-are-adapting-in-volatile-conditions</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[How South African SMEs are adapting in volatile conditions]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's small businesses continue to show resilience in the face of uncertainty, with Xero's 2026 State of Small Businesses Report highlighting how entrepreneurs are leveraging digital tools, adapting revenue models, and relying on advisors to anchor stability. CNBC Africa's Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Colin Timmis and began by asking him about the key findings from this year's report.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:05:32.701Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776342720845/ais-role-in-the-future-job-market</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[AI’s role in the future job market]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Prof. Linda du Plessis, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>415</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:56:38.877Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776340871632/nelson-mandela-bay-as-an-investment-destination-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nelson Mandela Bay as an investment destination ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Siyabonga Mthembu, Office Managing Partner BDO NMB for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>409</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:19:29.081Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776339605611/the-us-iran-war-risk-premium-on-sub-saharan-africa</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[The U.S.-Iran war risk premium on Sub-Saharan Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Dr David Cowan, Africa Economist, Citi for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>705</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:18:58.140Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776273392188/imf-cuts-global-growth-forecasts-on-iran-war-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[IMF cuts global growth forecasts on Iran war ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Just as global economies were starting to track a solid growth path, we encountered another spanner in the works. The war between the United States, Israel and Iran; has upended the energy market. Amid all of this, as part of its Spring Meetings; the International Monetary Fund has released its April 2026 World Economic Outlook. Deniz Igan, Division Chief of Research, at the IMF joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>661</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T17:42:15.471Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776269804799/professional-provident-societys-record-year</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Professional Provident Society's record year]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Professional Provident Society, also known as PPS; has clocked another record year. This as it allocated R6.88 billion profit share to its members, for the year ended December. One of the highlights was PPS Investments, that posted assets under management of over R112 billion. Izak Smit, CEO of PPS joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T16:27:30.259Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776266861744/taking-stock-of-south-africas-exchange-traded-products</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Taking stock of South Africa’s Exchange Traded Products]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[In a volatile environment, the Exchange Traded Products sector has seen some growth. At the end of March, the total market capitalisation, for ETPs listed on the JSE, ticked up to over R295 billion - with the total number in issue, growing to 301. Joining me, to take us through, the State of SA ETP Industry; is Mike Brown, Managing Director at ETF SA. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:39:04.209Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776265495324/one-data-african-countries-borrowing-costs-rose-91-between-2020-and-2024</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[One Data: African countries borrowing costs rose 91% between 2020 and 2024]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Latest data from the ONE Data Development Finance Observatory shows that borrowing costs for African countries rose by 91 per cent between 2020 and 2024. The organisation also notes that lending rates from China, a long-cited alternative to Western-dominated finance, have increased by 3.2 percentage points to 5.7 per cent across African countries over the same period. Joining CNBC Africa to break down these figures is Eric Pelofsky, Vice President for Global Economic Recovery at the Rockefeller Foundation, which supported the research.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>590</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:20:15.893Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776263252264/gulf-tensions-likely-to-birth-adverse-terms-of-trade-shock-for-africa-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions likely to birth adverse terms-of-trade shock for Africa ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[MCB Group says the ongoing war between the United State, Israel and Iran has birthed a fresh layer of uncertainty to the global outlook, while noting that the ongoing war is most likely to materialise as an adverse terms-of-trade shock transmitted primarily through higher energy prices. Africa. Jessen Coolen, Economic Research Lead at MCB Group, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>589</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T14:42:29.459Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776254505910/three-decades-later-noo-saro-wiwa-returns-to-a-still-burning-niger-delta-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776254505910-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Three decades later - Noo Saro-Wiwa returns to a still-burning Niger Delta ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[It's been over three decades since the execution of Nigerian writer and activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others over activism against environmental and human rights issues in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta. In her book, The Burning Ground, his daughter, Noo Saro-Wiwa visits the Delta to examine the aftermath, to spotlight the level of accelerating climate and environmental threats, the lives of the people, and efforts by governments and stakeholders at cleaning up the delta of oil spills. She joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T12:26:27.103Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776253183525/nigeria-military-defends-fatal-airstrike-at-jilli-axis-</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria military defends fatal airstrike at Jilli axis ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s President convened top military and intelligence chiefs in Abuja, after a deadly airstrike in the Jilli axis along the Borno–Yobe corridor reportedly killed more than 100 people over the weekend. The Federal Government is standing by the April 11 operation, describing it as a precision, intelligence-led strike targeting a terrorist enclave in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. For more on the security, intelligence, and policy implications, CNBC Africa is joined by Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions.]]></video:description>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T12:13:45.636Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776251816229/sita-finds-data-coordination-central-to-industry-progress</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[SITA finds data coordination central to industry progress]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Selim Bouri, President: Africa & Middle East, SITA for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776251816229</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>353</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:32:58.119Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776251219874/payinc-index-shows-south-african-economic-growth-in-march</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776251219874-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[PayInc Index shows South African economic growth in March]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa to break down these numbers is Elize Kruger, Independent Economist. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776251219874.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776251219874</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>497</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:28:01.970Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776250511790/world-banks-ifc-citi-sign-new-r16bn-borrowing-facility-in-south-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776250511790-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank's IFC, Citi sign new R1.6bn borrowing facility in South Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Kwasi Frimpong, Global Network Banking Head - South Africa, Citi for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776250511790.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776250511790</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>480</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:11:49.605Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776249878552/rise-of-cross-border-financial-identity-in-east-africa</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776249878552-poster.0000016.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Rise of cross-border financial identity in East Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As the regulatory alignment between Kenya and Rwanda improves, a significant shift is occurring from simple payment inter-operability to the creation of portable financial identities. By leveraging alternative data—such as mobile money usage and digital wallet behaviour — financial institutions can now build a continuous view of a consumer's financial life across borders. Joining CNBC Africa to shed more light on this is Jeannine Naudé, Vice President and Head of Africa Regions at TransUnion.]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776249878552</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>589</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:07:08.781Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776182059226/south-africas-farm-sector-hit-by-iran-war-costs</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776182059226-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s farm sector hit by Iran war costs]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's agricultural growth momentum is under threat. Not only from the disruption in the energy market; but from a surge in input costs. A major component of the input costs, is fertilizer; where South Africa relies, mostly on imports. Ellen Matsei, Director of Statistics & Economic Analysis at the Department of Agriculture South Africa and Loffie Brandt, Sector Executive for Agriculture at Absa AgriBusiness join CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776182059226.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776182059226</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>1077</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T16:22:48.853Z</video:publication_date>
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<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776179444962/imf-cuts-global-growth-forecasts-on-iran-war-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776179444962-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[IMF cuts global growth forecasts on Iran war ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Just as global economies were starting to track a solid growth path, we encountered another spanner in the works. The war between the United States, Israel and Iran; has upended the energy market. Amid all of this, as part of its Spring Meetings; the International Monetary Fund has released its April 2026 World Economic Outlook. Deniz Igan, Division Chief of Research, at the IMF joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776179444962.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776179444962</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>955</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T15:34:16.384Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776176656584/nigeria-targets-upper-middle-income-country-status-by-2050</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776176656584-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria targets upper middle-income country status by 2050]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is finalising plans for the completion of its Mid-Term National Development Plan 2026–2030 as it aims to set in motion, action plans to move the country to an upper middle-income country by 2050. Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics at Lagos Business School, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776176656584.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776176656584</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>706</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T14:43:23.751Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776175434550/fitch-affirms-nigeria-at-b-outlook-stable-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776175434550-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Fitch affirms Nigeria AT 'B', outlook stable ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings has affirmed Nigeria's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'B' with a Stable Outlook. In its report for Nigeria, the ratings agency expects growth momentum to be sustained, building on the reforms introduced in 2023. Gaimin Nonyane, Director at Fitch Ratings, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776175434550.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776175434550</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>560</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T14:30:51.216Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776175985354/yusuf-revamping-local-refineries-crucial-for-nigerias-energy-sufficiency-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776175985354-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Yusuf: Revamping local refineries crucial for Nigeria’s energy sufficiency ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Director for the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf is urging the Nigerian government to provide policy incentives to support more refineries to spring up in the country, while noting the impact of the Dangote Refinery on the economy. He stresses that the addressing structural challenges in the agricultural sector will help mitigate the importation of food. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776175985354.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776175985354</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>545</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T14:29:09.358Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776167574794/what-wadagni-win-signals-for-benin-elections</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776167574794-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[What Wadagni win signals for Benin elections]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Provisional results from Benin's electoral commission show Romuald Wadagni in pole position to become the country's next president after garnering ⁠over 94 per cent of votes from the 90 per cent of votes ⁠counted. CEO of Pangea Risk, Robert Besseling believes the victory will ensure policy continuity, sustained focus on investor-friendly reforms, enhanced fiscal discipline. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outcomes of the election from a socio-political and economic standpoint. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776167574794.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776167574794</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>334</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:10:07.032Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776166971106/novitske-investors-need-to-start-treating-ai-as-a-layer</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776166971106-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Novitske: Investors need to start treating AI as a layer]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in human management space and automation, Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22, believes venture capitalists should stop treating AI as a vertical and start treating it as a layer in their investment journey, while noting that focus should be on the underlying structure that technology cannot easily replace. She joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776166971106.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776166971106</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>445</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:08:21.228Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776166250471/gulf-tensions-imf-world-bank-iea-signal-joint-response-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776166250471-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions: IMF, World Bank & IEA signal joint response ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The world’s top economic and energy institutions are closing ranks. The International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and International Energy Agency say they’re stepping up coordination as the fallout from the Middle East conflict deepens. In a joint statement, the three bodies say teams are now working hand-in-hand to deploy policy advice and financial support to the countries hit hardest. They warn that the shock to energy markets and the broader global economy remains highly uncertain, and say they will continue to closely track developments while aligning their response. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776166250471.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776166250471</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>454</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T11:48:26.039Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776165228512/south-africas-labour-law-dynamics-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776165228512-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s labour law dynamics ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Youth Employment Specialist, Momentum Group Foundation.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776165228512.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776165228512</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>643</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T11:36:16.151Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776165623728/airports-company-south-africa-says-jet-fuel-supplies-sufficient</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776165623728-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Airports Company South Africa says jet fuel supplies 'sufficient']]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Aaron Munetsi, CEO, Airline Association of Southern Africa to discuss South Africa's current fuel supply issues brought on by the Iran war and its impact on the aviation industry.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776165623728.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776165623728</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>434</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T11:32:56.367Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776163417514/understanding-south-africas-ai-digital-policy-landscape</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776163417514-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Understanding South Africa’s AI, digital policy landscape]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Justin Basini, Co-founder and CEO of ClearScore for this discussion.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776163417514.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776163417514</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>704</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T11:16:09.857Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776162035337/the-middle-east-conflicts-ripple-effect-african-fertiliser-fuel-fiscal-stability</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776162035337-poster.0000024.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[The Middle East conflict's ripple effect: African fertiliser, fuel & fiscal stability]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ongoing war in the Middle East is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp supply shock for Africa's fertilizer and refined fuel imports. The continent's heavy reliance on Gulf supplies is raising concerns over food security, economic stability and public finances — particularly in countries where subsidy pressures and low fertilizer usage already limit agricultural productivity. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this further is Thea Fourie, Head of Economics and Country Risk: Sub-Saharan Africa at S&P Global Market Intelligence. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776162035337.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776162035337</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>633</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T10:46:56.903Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776162421314/positioning-south-africas-northern-cape-as-a-new-industrial-growth-frontier</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776162421314-poster.0000006.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Positioning South Africa's Northern Cape as a new industrial growth frontier]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Northern Cape Province is hosting its inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference. The province has a target of creating over 60,000 new jobs over the next three years, and aims to position itself as a new industrial growth frontier. Here is more from the Premier Dr Zamani Saul. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776162421314.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776162421314</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>368</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T10:45:35.506Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776152840434/sbm-nigerias-fiscal-outlook-at-a-crossroad-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776152840434-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[SBM: Nigeria’s fiscal outlook at a crossroad ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at SBM Intelligence say Nigeria is at a crossroads as the country's 2026 budget reflects a widening gap between rising public spending and fragile revenue structures. They note that the trend raises important questions about sustainability as current path reflects ambition but also vulnerability. Ikemesit Effiong, Managing Partner at SBM Intelligence, joins CNBC Africa to unpack these developments. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776152840434.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776152840434</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>449</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-14T08:12:01.212Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776099447868/jse-delistings-raise-market-concentration-concerns</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776099447868-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[JSE delistings raise market concentration concerns]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The delisting trend on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange has been a major concern, for a number of years. However, a point of comfort has been that, it is a global phenomenon. However, a new study by the Development Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town shows more granular details on the concentration dynamics, that this has produced on the JSE. Haroon Bhorat, Professor of Economics and Director of the Development Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776099447868.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776099447868</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>629</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:09:42.599Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776098314901/south-african-airways-leadership-exodus-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776098314901-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South African Airways' leadership exodus ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South African Airways is on the hunt, for a new Chief Executive Officer. This is after John Lamola, who has been at the helm since 2022, resigned on Friday. His last day will be the 30th of April. This also came, with the resignation of three board members. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the reasons and implications of these resignations; is Guy Leitch, Aviation Analyst. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776098314901.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776098314901</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>718</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-13T16:59:23.801Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776098934866/south-africa-tweaks-black-empowerment-rules</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776098934866-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa tweaks black empowerment rules]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The draft Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill is seeing more tweaks, on Black Economic Empowerment rules. As the bill continues on its journey to Parliament, a new draft is will see the application of, "once empowered, always empowered". To paint the full picture, of the latest proposals, CNBC Africa is joined by Francois Sieberhagen, Partner at Webber Wentzel.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7776098934866.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7776098934866</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>480</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-04-13T16:59:09.653Z</video:publication_date>
      </video:video>
    </url>
<url>
      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776097324199/karingi-frontier-tech-data-harnessing-productivity-key-for-africas-growth-</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7776097324199-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Karingi: Frontier tech, data harnessing, productivity key for Africa’s growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Director of Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance, Stephen Karingi, says the continent is projected to grow by 4 percent, supported by public investment, foreign inflows, and momentum from the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
Speaking to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the Conference of Ministers, as he unpacked UNECA’s Economic Report on Africa, he highlighted the need to strengthen the continent’s resilience to global shocks and accelerate productivity growth.
]]></video:description>
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