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      <video:title><![CDATA[Unpacking Nigeria’s new tax laws]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele says In any comprehensive overhaul of a nation’s tax framework, clerical inconsistencies or cross-referencing gaps may occur, and these are already being identified within the government. He notes it is time to pivot from a static critique to a dynamic engagement model, which allows for clarifications and a productive partnership in the implementation of the new tax laws. Meanwhile, Kenneth Erikume, Partner and Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader, PwC Nigeria stresses transaction taxes, primarily withholding taxes and VAT remain priority areas for businesses. He joins CNBC Africa for more on this.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa’s critical minerals in a protectionist world]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa’s critical minerals are increasingly central to global geopolitics, as the US, Europe and China race to secure supply chains. As protectionism rises, Africa’s opportunity lies in collaboration and downstream beneficiation. CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals, at the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Securing Africa’s role in the global critical minerals supply chain]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the global energy transition accelerates, Africa’s role in supplying critical minerals is moving to the centre of climate capital and industrial policy discussions. CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Richard Stewart, Chief Executive Officer at Sibanye Stillwater for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768387490461/kenya-s-banking-sector-profit-risks-and-2026-outlook</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya’s banking sector: Profit, risks, and 2026 outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya’s banks posted strong profits in 2025, but rising non-performing loans and cautious lending highlight ongoing risks as we enter 2026. CNBC Africa spoke to George Munga Amolo, Managing Partner at AMG Consulting Group, for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768387476775/world-bank-s-2026-global-economic-prospects</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Bank's 2026 global economic prospects]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Steady. That is how global economic growth, is projected to look like, over the next two years. According to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects Report; the global economy is expected to accelerate by 2.6 per cent in 2026 and 2.7 per cent in 2027. However, although, economic growth has proven to be resilient; the report highlights that the 2020s are on track, to be the weakest decade, for global growth, since the 1960s. To shed more light, on the pulse of the global economy; CNBC Africa is joined by Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist at the World Bank. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768388337770/mthenjane-infrastructure-skills-development-key-to-driving-mining-investment</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mthenjane: Infrastructure & skills development key to driving mining investment]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters sat down with Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa on the side-lines of the fifth Future of Minerals Forum is underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768389397568/south-africa-s-matric-dance-a-corner-turned-or-blip</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's Matric Dance: A corner turned or blip?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is celebrating a record 88 per cent matric pass rate, achieved by the largest cohort of learners in our history. But critics say the official numbers are not only misleading but they also mask deeper challenges in the country's education system. As young people leave the classroom, they enter an economy where opportunity remains scarce and youth unemployment dangerously high. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack this further is Mmusi Maimane, Leader of Build One South Africa and Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Youth Employment Specialist at Momentum.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Alake: Solid minerals development fund created to support African mineral strategy group]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake says the Future Minerals Forum and groups like the African mineral strategy group are helping to tip the balance of international mining trade more in the global south’s favour. In a chat with CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor at the forum in Riyadh, he notes the importance of unifying trade policies, significance of local value addition and creating more production corridors in Africa.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768392000824/will-nigeria-sustain-foreign-investment-flows-in-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria sustain foreign investment flows in 2026?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Foreign investments into Nigeria rose in the first nine months of 2025, with combined Foreign Portfolio Investment and Foreign Direct Investment reaching a high of about $14 billion, surpassing total inflows recorded in 2024. Sam Taiwo, Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis at Henkel notes over the last 12 to 18 months, foreign portfolio investments in Nigeria moved from deep scepticism to cautious re-engagement highlighting after years of capital flight and FX stress, 2025 marked a turning point. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the dynamics shaping investment appetite going forward.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-01-14T12:08:32.520Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768399512304/meristem-stable-macro-fpi-inflow-to-drive-gains-in-nigeria-equities</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Meristem: Stable macro, FPI inflow to drive gains in Nigeria equities]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Stable macroeconomic variables, stronger foreign participation, corporate actions and reforms implementation are among the key themes that Meristem expects will shape investors’ sentiment in 2026. Praise Ihansekhien, Head, Investment Research at Meristem joins CNBC Africa to unpack the outlook for Nigeria's equities market.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768400460600/nigeria-s-sec-steps-up-enforcement-of-market-rules</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria's SEC steps up enforcement of market rules ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to significantly step up enforcement of market rules in 2026. Emomotimi Agama, The Director General of the SEC says the move will boost investors' confidence, encourage more listings and address sharp practices in the Nigerian capital market. He spoke to CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768400957954/ghana-s-deputy-minister-advocates-responsible-mining-in-africa</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Ghana's Deputy Minister advocates responsible mining in Africa ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana's Deputy Minister, Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana urges African countries to promote responsible mining, while urging mining companies to champion development in host communities to drive inclusion and sustainability. Speaking with CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sulemana reels out the impact of the Ghana Gold Board in transforming the country's economy and sanitized artisanal mining.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-01-14T14:43:00.177Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768401801724/east-africa-prospects-2026-a-region-of-worries</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[East Africa Prospects 2026: A region of worries]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the era of concessional funding yields to volatile global markets, the continent's definitive path in 2026 is through the strategic mobilisation of its massive, patient domestic base: the $700 billion held in pension funds and the $100 billion flowing via remittances. What will be the defining themes for 2026 for African economies? CNBC AFRICA's Aby Agina spoke to Agnes Gitau, the Executive Director at the Eastern Africa Association for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768403521812/world-economic-forum-global-risks-report-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Economic Forum has released the Global Risks Report, for 2026. This is ahead of the 56th edition, of the annual meeting in Davos. According to the 21st edition of the report; uncertainty is the defining theme. The respondents of the Global Risks Perception Survey, which comprises over 1 300 experts worldwide - view both the short and long term global outlook negatively. More specifically; 50 per cent of respondents anticipate a turbulent outlook over the next two years, with 57 per cent of them seeing rough waters over the next 10 years. To unpack what all this means, CNBC Africa is joined by Spiros Fatouros, CEO at Marsh Africa and South Africa.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Turning Saudi Arabia into a regional mining hub]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Future Minerals Forum 2026 is underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together senior government officials, international organisations and industry leaders to unpack the future of the global minerals sector.
Held under the theme "Dawn of a Global Cause", this year's forum focuses on collaboration, sustainability and innovation across mining value chains. CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Dave Goddard, President of Hexagon, on how digital transformation and automation in mining can help solve real-world challenges facing the industry.
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768405702859/al-shamrani-saudi-arabia-s-mineral-sector-is-underdeveloped</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Al Shamrani: Saudi Arabia's mineral sector is underdeveloped]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Staying in Saudi Arabia, The future of minerals forum is The FMF is organized by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The Saudi Geological Survey plays a central role, overseeing geological mapping to mineral and groundwater exploration. CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor caught up with Abdullah Al Shamrani, CEO of the Saudi Geological Survey, to discuss the future of mineral development in the Kingdom.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768408791517/south-africa-s-most-in-demand-jobs-for-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s most in-demand jobs for 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Grappling with an unemployment crisis, South Africa currently sits, with an unemployment rate of 31.9 per cent, according to Stats SA's third quarter survey. Now, Pnet has released its latest Job Market Trends Report - showing that hiring activity in November accelerated by 6 per cent year-on-year; however, it slowed by 5 per cent month-on-month. Alongside that report, Pnet has released its Job Guide - highlighting South Africa's most in-demand jobs for 2026. Joining CNBC Africa to sift through the data; is Paul Byrne, Head of Insights and Consumer Success at Pnet.]]></video:description>
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