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      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya’s President William Ruto assented to the Privatisation Bill, 2025, among several key pieces of legislation, even as the country continues talks with the IMF on a potential new funding programme. The timing signals country's commitment to structural reforms aimed at unlocking investment in state-owned enterprises and strengthening fiscal credibility with international lenders. To unpack what this means for businesses and the wider economy, CNBC Africa is joined by George Munga Amolo, Managing Partner at AMG Consulting.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Rwanda attracts more ventures in digital infrastructure]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Rwanda takes a major step in digital infrastructure as Paradigm Towers Ventures, backed by Convergence Partners, British International Investment, and Proparco, launches with the acquisition of IHS Rwanda. The $300 million deal transfers 1,467 tower sites, expanding affordable connectivity for over 5.3 million users and advancing Rwanda’s tech-driven growth agenda. CNBC Africa unpacks what this means for the market with Andile Ngcaba, Chairman of Convergence Partners.  
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African shares green at start of new week]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Ricardo Smith, Chief Investment Officer, Absa Investments.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank calls for urgent creation of jobs in Africa ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The IMF and World Bank annual meetings held in Washington last week highlighted issues of global concern, including the global economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. The meetings also addressed international efforts to support Africa's sustainable growth through debt reduction and job creation. CNBC Africa's Palesa Mofokeng spoke to Cesar Calderon, Lead Economist in the Chief Economist Office of the Africa Region at the World Bank for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[CPPE: Nigeria first policy represents pathway to structural economic transformation]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Director for the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf believes the Nigeria First Policy represents a strategic pathway to structural economic transformation. If well implemented, it can significantly reduce import dependency, conserve foreign exchange, catalyze domestic industrialization, create millions of jobs, and promote inclusive growth. He, however, notes the success of this policy depends on implementation discipline, strong political will, institutional capacity, and a supportive legal framework. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Optasia aims for $375mn IPO on the JSE]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Optasia, a global fintech enabler, has announced its intention to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone for the company and for the JSE’s growing fintech presence. Optasia is a global fintech platform that uses AI-powered technology, operates in more than 30 countries, to deliver credit and financial services to underserved customers across emerging markets.. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the details and the opportunity ahead is Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gale of defections: Power tussle or party ideology?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Independent National Electoral Commission plans to conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System this weekend ahead of the November governorship election. Meanwhile, the director-general of the Progressive Governors Forum predicts the All Progressives Congress will have control of at least 30 states ahead of the 2027 election. Bukola Odowu, Team Lead at Kimpact Development Initiative joins CNBC Africa for more on these.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7760963690450/aig-imoukhuede-africa-has-potential-to-become-cultural-superpower-africa-has-potential-to-become</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Aig-Imoukhuede: Africa has potential to become cultural superpower : Africa has potential to become ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Chairman of Access Holdings, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, says Africa has the potential to become a cultural superpower. Speaking to CNBC Africa, he highlights that Nigeria, in particular, needs to take its fashion, food, technology, and science and integrate them into a cultural experience that attracts the world to the continent.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7760969017466/stears-africa-recorded-177-private-market-transactions-in-q3-25-deal-value-at-5bn</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Stears: Africa recorded 177 private market transactions in Q3’25, deal value at $5bn]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Data from Stears shows rising transaction activity in Africa with the continent recording 177 private market transactions in the third quarter of this year while disclosed deal value increased to $5 billion, boosted by the $2 billion MultiChoice Group acquisition. Michael Famoroti, Head of Intelligence and Co-Founder of Stears joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7760969626599/norrenberger-portfolio-inflows-reflect-cautious-stance-of-foreign-investors</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Norrenberger: Portfolio inflows reflect cautious stance of foreign investors]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Managing Director of Norrenberger Asset Management, Pabina Yinkere says the observed capital importation patterns in Nigeria is characterized by a significant disproportionality between short-term Foreign Portfolio Investments and more enduring Foreign Direct Investments. He notes the continued dominance of portfolio inflows, which are often responsive to short-term interest rate differentials and speculative opportunities, reflect a cautious stance among foreign investors while highlighting the need to attract more stable FDIs to achieve sustainable economic development. He joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Advancing food security across East Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's agriculture sector is undergoing a fundamental shift. Rising climate pressures, evolving global markets, and a growing youth population are demanding a transition from subsistence farming to competitive, profitable and climate-resilient production systems. This transformation is not theoretical — it's already underway in pockets across the continent but the drive towards achieving still remains elusive. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Dr. Birungi Koraturo, Chief Executive Officer, Kilimo Trust for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Global shipping body delays net zero framework by a year]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The International Maritime Organization has delayed a decision on adopting the Net Zero Framework until October 2026. The move is expected to impact the shipping industry severely. CNBC Africa’s is joined by Eldine Chilembo Glees, Maritime Policy Consultant, Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya’s President William Ruto has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to expand investments in power infrastructure to meet the growing energy demands. The president spoke as he led the country in marking the National Heroes Day also known as Mashujaa Day.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African credit ratings outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa could be on the cusp of a credit ratings boost. According to a new report from Nedbank CIB, two of the three major rating agencies are expected to assign a positive outlook on the sovereign by mid-2026, with a potential one-notch upgrade by early 2027. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack these upgrade expectations and chart the road ahead for South Africa’s return to investment-grade territory is Matthew Pirnie, Senior Research Analyst: Africa Credit, Nedbank CIB.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Enko Capital raises $100mn to fuel Africa’s economic growth ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Access to finance remains a key challenge for mid-sized businesses across Africa. In a development aimed at addressing part of that gap, Enko Capital has raised $100 million at first close for its flagship private credit fund, backed by British International Investment, International Finance Corporation and other investors. The fund will provide private credit to established firms in sectors like agriculture, telecoms, manufacturing and renewable energy. CNBC Africa is joined by Leslie Maasdorp, Chief Executive Officer, BII.
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Global markets are sending mixed signals — resilient on the surface but increasingly fragile underneath. Volatility is back, with the VIX climbing to its highest level since April, and record options activity amplifying every move. Meanwhile, a handful of mega-cap tech stocks continues to dominate market performance, even as institutional investors pivot toward gold and position around macro risks like tariffs and a potential U.S. government shutdown. CNBC Africa is joined by Valérie Noel, Head of Trading, Syz Group.]]></video:description>
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