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        <video:title><![CDATA[Redefine lifts FY26 earnings]]></video:title>
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        <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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793632034736/pwc-data-localisation-rules-could-redefine-competition-tech-investment-in-payments</loc>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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>
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        <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: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>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Benthall: Glovo focusing on improving rider and SMEs income opportunities]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Global Director: Public Affairs at Glovo, William Benthall, says Glovo is doubling down on Nigeria and focusing on improving job as well as income opportunities for riders and SMEs. Speaking at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, he reiterates the role of partnerships and critical infrastructure in driving growth in markets across the continent.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa Stock of the Week: Dis-Chem]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Lindile Malgas, Equity Strategist, Absa Investments and Paul Steegers, Senior Research Analyst, Nedbank CIB for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Structural reforms gather pace in South Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[As South Africa's medium term budget speech signalled a positive outlook for the public purse; the attention now shifts to whether reform momentum can lift economic growth, to match. Progress continues. And within energy security; we had more than 500 days without loadshedding by end September 2026. Joining CNBC Africa for more on the Operation Vulindlela Phase two quarter two, Progress Report; is Rudi Dicks, Head: Project Management Office, Presidency.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793372567750/notto-africas-credit-access-limited-despite-mobile-money-penetration</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Notto: Africa's credit access limited despite mobile money penetration]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa accounts for 74 per cent of global mobile money transactions, yet formal credit access remains limited, with over half of lending in some advanced mobile money markets still informal. A new BCG report identifies credit as critical to fintech’s next growth phase. Dalumuzi Mhlanga, Founder of Notto, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for financial inclusion in Nigeria and West Africa.]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Earnings momentum drives positive Nigeria equities market ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A sustained rally in corporate earnings has seen the Nigerian equities market pull back gains, hitting its highest valuation trajectory. Analysts at Norrenberger say they expect the fundamentals to play a bigger role in shaping market performance. Uyomi Eya, Research and Insight Analyst at Norrenberger, joins CNBC Africa for a market focus. ]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793371217111/will-africas-market-infrastructure-turn-private-sector-into-bigger-investments</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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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793369867609/dpi-venture-capital-closes-nclude-fund-at-over-112mn</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[DPI Venture Capital closes nclude fund at over $112mn]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[DPI Venture Capital makes a final close of the Nclude Fund at over $112 million, supporting its next phase of investment across Africa and the Middle East. Ashley Lewis, Managing Partner and Head of DPI Venture Capital, says focus remains on expansion into themes such as affordable insurance and healthcare access, unlocking credit access for SMEs, and helping individuals save and invest for the future. She joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793364735597/olusanya-nigeria-must-build-on-macroeconomic-stability-to-drive-productivity-gains</loc>
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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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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:07:32.529Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793362645415/are-investors-avoiding-early-stage-startups-in-africa</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Are investors avoiding early-stage startups in Africa?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[African venture capital is in a more selective phase as investors back established businesses that can scale. A report by the African Private Capital Association shows venture funding reached 2.6 billion dollars with megadeals accounting for roughly two-thirds of total capital deployed, while seed-stage activity remained under pressure. Marlon Nichols, Founder of MAC VC, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the trends shaping investment flows and why investors are rethinking investment strategies.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793361078795/partying-on-credit-sa-households-walk-a-financial-tightrope</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Partying on credit? - SA Households walk a financial tightrope]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africans love to celebrate, but sometimes the bill comes at a cost. New research by the UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing finds that 48 per cent of South Africans overspent on their most recent celebration, with some dipping into savings or turning to credit to cover the extra costs. We took the conversation to our social media audience and asked: have you used your credit card to fund entertainment?  Zandile Makhoba, Lead: Research and Insights at Liberty joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's beer industry remains on growth path]]></video:title>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Absa unveils Dubal office]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Absa has added another milestone, to its expansion. The bank has opened a Dubai office, adding to its international growth strategy; and cementing itself as a connector of Africa and the Middle East. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that decision and its impact is Cheryl Buss, Chief Executive of Absa International. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa leads Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto growth ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto economy grew 13.4 per cent to $101 billion; in the period between July 2025 and June 2026. This is according to the 2026 Southern Africa Cryptocurrency Report. Although the crypto economy in the region is the smallest; it is also the fastest-growing, globally. And South Africa, is leading the crypto activity. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Philip Adiamah, Regional Manager for Africa at Chainalysis. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>494</video:duration>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793286002617-poster.0000013.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[BII backs Okra Solar to accelerate clean energy access in Nigeria]]></video:title>
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        <video:duration>769</video:duration>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[What can make African AI start-ups compete globally? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With African tech funding reaching 2.6 billion dollars in June, the number of startups successfully closing seed rounds between 100,000 and one million dollars fell by over 25 per cent. With reduced cheques for startups, what options are available to AI founders to compete globally? Babacar Seck, Founder & Managing Partner of Askya Investment Partners, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>639</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T15:03:58.141Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793284085397-poster.0000008.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Harith wins regulatory approval for FlySafair bid]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Pan African investor and infrastructure developer Harith, has secured final approval from the Competition Tribunal to proceed with its 100 per cent acquisition of FlySafair. The R7 billion-rand deal is set to conclude by year end. CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Sipho Makhubela, CEO of Harith General Partners for more.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>333</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T14:44:48.733Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793282993521/united-capital-profit-before-tax-up-66-yy-to-4158bn-in-9m26</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793282993521-poster.0000012.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[United Capital profit before tax up 66% y/y to ₦41.58bn in 9M’26]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[United Capital profit before tax is up 66 per cent year-on-year to 41.58 billion naira for the nine months ended September this year driven largely by a surge in investment income. In a breakdown of the financial statement, gross earning at 62.47 billion naira. Shedrack Onakpoma, Group Chief Finance Officer at United Capital joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers and near-term focus for the group.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793282993521.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>656</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T14:43:25.785Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793277960234-poster.0000009.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Ogebe: Trust key to accelerating compliance under Nigeria's tax reforms]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s tax authorities need to prioritise public trust to increase compliance under Nigeria's Tax reforms. That's according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s Tax Perception Survey Report 2026. NESG’s Interim Director of Research and Development, Joseph Ogebe in a chat with CNBC Africa notes equity and progressivity are among key themes respondents look out for.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>473</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T13:04:03.158Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793275941510/will-nigeria-achieve-targets-under-national-sovereign-cloud-initiatives</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria achieve targets under national sovereign cloud initiatives?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[With Nigeria’s January 2027 data localisation deadline approaching, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Information Technology Development Agency have signed a framework and technical guidelines to advance the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative. Chioma Enyinnah, Co-Founder of Knowbaze, joins CNBC Africa to discuss how the initiative could strengthen Nigeria’s AI readiness and support the development of its local AI ecosystem.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793275941510.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>514</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T12:32:48.847Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793272997795-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[What investors get wrong about Africa's mining sector]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Tatenda Mafuriranwa, Partner: Audit, Risk & Esg Advisory at HLB Zambia for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793272997795.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793272997795</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>572</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:47:54.864Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793273555770/smes-powering-south-africas-growth-story</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793273555770-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[SMEs powering South Africa's growth story]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South African small businesses are critical to economic growth and job creation, but access to funding remains a major hurdle for many of them. As entrepreneurs navigate rising costs and a challenging operating environment, the question is how financial institutions can do more to help viable businesses survive and scale. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the bank's approach to financing and support for small enterprises is Daniel Kaan, Managing Executive for SMEs, Nedbank.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>306</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:43:48.249Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793270925266/urbanisation-to-reshape-africas-economy</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793270925266-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Urbanisation to reshape Africa's economy]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's rapid urbanisation presents a significant opportunity to drive economic growth, attract investment and create millions of jobs. But unlocking that potential will depend on how well governments plan for expanding cities, connect people to economic opportunities and mobilise private capital. This is according to a new report by the World Bank. CNBC Africa spoke to Ming Zhang, Global Director, World Bank for more. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>792</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:33:23.987Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793200123394/afreximbank-to-host-compliance-forum-in-botswana-</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793200123394-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Afreximbank to host Compliance Forum in Botswana ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa was joined by Idrissa Diop, Compliance Director at Afreximbank for more. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793200123394.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793200123394</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>772</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T15:31:43.067Z</video:publication_date>
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    </url>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793199097755/otunnu-campaigns-for-un-secretary-general-role</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793199097755-poster.0000015.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Otunnu campaigns for UN Secretary-General role]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ambassador Olara A. Otunnu is an official candidate from Uganda for the position of United Nations Secretary-General to succeed António Guterres. Officially nominated by Uganda on July 24, 2026; Ambassador Otunnu is a former UN Under-Secretary-General, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, and Ugandan Foreign Minister, as well as a former President of the UN Security Council. He joins CNBC Africa to detail his campaign to reform the world body, focusing on restoring its moral authority, cutting top-level bureaucracy, and realigning resources directly with global communities.

]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793199097755.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T15:10:33.811Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793198238297-poster.0000019.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Why is Africa's tech startup funding slowing down? ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[A report by the African Private Capital Association, shows that African venture capital entered a more selective phase this year, with investors backing established businesses. With capital concentrating at the top of the market, what will be the catalyst for startups? Adeniyi Adebayo, Chief Business Officer at Yango Group and CEO of Yango Africa, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793198238297</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>567</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T15:07:53.013Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793197319600/adesope-coordination-critical-to-nigerias-housing-delivery</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793197319600-poster.0000007.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Adesope: Coordination critical to Nigeria's housing delivery]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Group Managing Director and CEO of Palton Morgan Holdings, Adeyinka Adesope, believes proper coordination between the federal government and the state government is crucial to addressing Nigeria's housing challenges. Speaking on the side-lines of the Nigerian Economic Summit, he says the lack of formal land titles is driving up costs and limiting access to housing finance. ]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793197319600.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793197319600</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>659</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T14:45:36.000Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793196468680/will-ghana-sustain-policy-reforms-under-imfs-poilcy-coordination-instrument</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793196468680-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Will Ghana sustain policy reforms under IMF’s Poilcy Coordination Instrument?]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana’s first review under the International Monetary Fund’s Policy Coordination Instrument has entered its second week, with discussions focusing on the government’s ability to sustain policy reforms through revenue mobilisation, public debt management and the 2027 Budget. Richmond Frimpong, Co-Chair of the African SEZ Chamber, joins CNBC Africa for more on the outlook for Ghana’s reform agenda.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>420</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T14:31:49.305Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793189183265/oladehin-dangote-ipo-shows-africa-can-mobilise-capital-for-growth</loc>
      <video:video>
        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793189183265-poster.0000010.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[Oladehin: Dangote IPO shows Africa can mobilise capital for growth]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has attracted estimated investor participation from 120 countries following a two-week extension of the offer. With a fundraising target of $1.6 billion, attention is now turning to the refinery’s potential next listing destination and what the transaction could mean for other African companies planning to access capital markets. Chief Executive of Argentil Capital Partners, Femi Oladehin, believes this serves as a template for Africa to tell its industrialisation story to attract the much-needed capital. He joined CNBC Africa to discuss the lessons from the offer and its implications for African capital markets.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793189183265.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>587</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T12:37:59.353Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793188273387/yusuf-nesgs-mission-building-is-continuous</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Yusuf: NESG's mission building is continuous]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Outgoing Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Olaniyi Yusuf believes the end of his tenure will not impact the work of the advocacy group, noting that the mission building mandate is continuous. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of the 32nd Nigeria Economic Summit, Yusuf highlights some reforms implemented by the Nigerian government within the last three years and how the NESG has constantly advocated for reforms sustainability by the Nigerian government.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793188273387.mp4</video:content_loc>
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        <video:duration>356</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T12:07:23.944Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793186934588/south-africans-feel-the-pinch-as-cost-pressures-mount</loc>
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        <video:thumbnail_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/metadata/7793186934588-poster.0000011.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africans feel the pinch as cost pressures mount]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South African consumers are increasingly divided by their financial realities, with rising living costs forcing households to rethink how and where they spend. New NielsenIQ research shows 41 per cent of consumers say they are financially worse off than a year ago, showing that more households are taking strain. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook is Kim Reddy, Brand & Media Lead for EEMEA at NielsenIQ.]]></video:description>
        <video:content_loc>https://videocdn.cnbc.africa/videos_source/7793186934588.mp4</video:content_loc>
        <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://player.cnbcafrica.com/?videoId=7793186934588</video:player_loc>
        <video:duration>352</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:41:03.305Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Flexible power systems key to South Africa's renewables future]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is adding more renewable energy to its power mix, but integrating solar and wind presents a new challenge: keeping the grid stable when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. Flexible power systems are becoming increasingly important to balance supply and demand. So, what can South Africa learn from markets that have already navigated this transition? CNBC Africa is joined by Kenneth Engblom, Vice President for Europe and Africa, Wärtsilä Energy to unpack this. ]]></video:description>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's salaries edge higher in September]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South African salaries are edging higher in average nominal terms, but workers are losing ground in real terms as rising fuel prices and higher inflation erode purchasing power. Latest data by PayInc reveals real net salaries were down 2.6 per cent in September compared to a year ago as households continue to face mounting pressure. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the index further is Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.]]></video:description>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793184682504/sp-upgrade-in-sight-for-south-africa</loc>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[S&P upgrade in sight for South Africa]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's mid-term budget points to an improving fiscal outlook, with debt expected to decline and a potential sovereign credit rating upgrade on the horizon. But with government spending part of its revenue windfall rather than directing it entirely towards debt reduction, the question for investors is whether the improvement is enough to lower the country's risk premium. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Matthew Pirnie, Senior Research Analyst: Africa Credit, Nedbank CIB.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>690</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T11:28:42.078Z</video:publication_date>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement: Unlocking Europe markets for Kenyan exporters ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[The Kenya Association of Manufacturers recently launched the Kenya–European Union Economic Partnership Agreement Catalogue in Nairobi. Held under the theme 'Operation-alizing the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement,' the launch showcases practical pathways for local enterprises to expand exports into the European market.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how manufacturers are navigating duty-free market access, supply chain standards, and regional trade dynamics is Tobias Alando, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. 
]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>662</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:47:18.876Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793114472187/allianz-trade-south-african-insolvencies-are-falling-</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Allianz Trade: South African insolvencies are falling ]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[According to Allianz Trade's latest Insolvency Report; South African businesses are showing more resilience. This, as insolvencies are expected to fall, by at least 5 per cent in 2026. However, vulnerabilities are elevated in certain sectors, including construction and consumer-facing industries. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Lluis Dalmau Economist for Africa & Middle East at Allianz Trade.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>488</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:36:53.878Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793113886606/morocco-climbs-south-africa-slips-in-rmb-rankings</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Morocco Climbs, South Africa slips in RMB rankings]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[RMB has launched its "Where to Invest in Africa 2026/2027" Report. Structural reform momentum is showing up, as a key driver; shaping the continent's investment landscape and the determinant of who thrives and who gets left behind. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>816</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:32:34.080Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793111916858/laurus-africa-ghana-equities-selloff-deepens-on-tight-yield-stance</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Laurus Africa: Ghana equities selloff deepens on tight yield stance]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Laurus Africa expect the Treasury to maintain its stance of rejecting high-yield bids, while easing refinancing pressures could support further declines in yields. Meanwhile, the cedi appreciated against the dollar and euro, supported by subdued corporate demand and improved foreign-exchange supply. Mac-Jordan Narteh, Senior Research Associate at Laurus Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for fixed income, equities and the cedi.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>503</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:51:02.539Z</video:publication_date>
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      <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7793111420113/intelligence-africa-nigeria-sub-nationals-igr-improves-but-federal-dependence-remains</loc>
      <video:video>
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        <video:title><![CDATA[Intelligence Africa: Nigeria sub-nationals’ IGR improves, but federal dependence remains]]></video:title>
        <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Intelligence Africa expect Nigeria’s states to face increased spending pressures in the second half of 2026, with the direction of FAAC receipts, internally generated revenue and recurrent expenditure key to fiscal performance. Although IGR improved across several states in the first half of the year, dependence on federal allocations remains high, while recurrent costs are absorbing a growing share of available revenue. Jumoke Olusoga, Head of Strategy at Intelligence Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the fiscal outlook for states and the implications for capital spending, borrowing and financial flexibility.]]></video:description>
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        <video:duration>563</video:duration>
        <video:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:46:18.198Z</video:publication_date>
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