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      <video:title><![CDATA[Zaria Court Kigali as a case study of Rwanda’s hospitality sector dynamics]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Rwanda’s hospitality sector is evolving shaped by international brands, event-driven tourism, and rising operational costs. Zaria Court Kigali, now part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, illustrates how local hotels are managing revenue, costs, and market risks. Andrew Feinstein, Managing Director and Partner at Zaria Group, joins us to discuss the company’s approach, performance and insights into Rwanda's hospitality sector. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[African fintech is growing fast, but early-stage start-ups face funding and regulatory challenges. CNBC Africa spoke to Agnes Kiisule of First Circle Capital, which recently received $6 million from the IFC, on where investors are deploying capital and what drives success for fintechs across the continent.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Logistics: The 40% factor shaping global minerals]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As demand for critical minerals accelerates, the focus is shifting beyond extraction to localisation, infrastructure and logistics. Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, spoke to CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor on why logistics now account for 40 per cent of mineral development, on the side-lines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768473548178/sa-inc-stocks-lead-as-rand-consolidates-gains</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[SA Inc. stocks lead as rand consolidates gains]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Anthony Modisane, Senior Equity Sales Trader, Absa CIB.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's mining agenda turns inward]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The energy transition has turbocharged the global demand for critical minerals and Africa holds one of the world's biggest reserves. But the big question is no longer what we have; it's what we do with it. From beneficiation to policy reform, the continent is working hard to move up the value chain and retain more value at home. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack where Africa's mining sector is headed is Reindolf Ofosu-Hene, Head of Natural Resources at Absa CIB Ghana.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Venezuela incursion rattles global markets]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[It's been a dramatic start to the year 2026 with markets juggling strong equity rallies and rising geopolitical risk. The Unites States intervention in Venezuela has certainly reignited questions around global stability and the future of US dominance. To help us make sense of how market participants are positioning for this environment and what it means for 2026 portfolios, CNBC Africa joined by Herman Van Papendorp, Head Of Asset Allocation, Momentum Investments for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Southern Palladium Chair on ESG strategy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters sat down with Roger Baxter, Chair, Southern Palladium on the side-lines of the fifth Future of Minerals Forum is underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria seeks Saudi partnership to expand mining capacity]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor sat down with Nere Emiko, Vice Chairman at Kian Smith Refinery 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/7768478799672/ample-coffee-supply-outlook-weighs-on-prices</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Ample coffee supply outlook weighs on prices]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Coffee prices are under pressure due to weakness in the Brazilian real which dropped to a 1-week low against the dollar, encouraging export sales by Brazil's coffee producers. Meanwhile, the CEO of Happy Coffee, Adeyinka Tekenah, notes coffee prices are expected to ease this year as supply recovers though concerns around climate change, surging demand and tariffs on coffee in some regions may drive volatility. She highlights the Nigerian Coffee scene is evolving with Cafe Experience centers doubling their activities. She joins CNBC Africa for more on dynamics shaping the market. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768478914687/africa-the-big-deal-kenya-topped-big-4-funding-raise-with-almost-1bn-in-2025</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa The Big Deal: Kenya topped big 4 funding raise with almost $1bn in 2025]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya topped the charts in terms of funding raised by the Big 4, almost hitting the $1billion mark in 2025. That’s according to Africa The Big Deal’s latest report which highlights this is the most funding an individual market has attracted in a single year since 2022. Egypt came second with $614 million raised while South Africa ranked third with $600 million. However, Nigeria raked in $343 million; the only one of the Big Four to see a drop in funding raised compared to 2024. Meanwhile, Nigeria continues to lead in terms of number of ventures raising $100k or more in 2025. Max Giacomelli, Co-Founder of Africa The Big Deal joins CNBC Africa for more on the spread.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-01-15T12:29:21.603Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768485615633/will-nigeria-attain-fastest-growth-projections-in-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria attain fastest growth projections in 2026? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Bank says it expects Nigeria to reach its fastest growth rate in over a decade of 4.4 per cent in 2026 and 2027, noting that economic reforms and continued prudent monetary policy, are expected to continue supporting activity. Johnson Chukwu, CEO of Cowry Asset Management, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768488043284/hiam-galvez-mineral-rich-regions-need-to-use-mining-boom-to-diversify-economies</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Hiam-Galvez: Mineral rich regions need to use mining boom to diversify economies]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Program Chair of Designing Sustainable Prosperity, Canada, Doris Hiam-Galvez, says mineral rich regions need to take advantage of the mining boom and expand from extraction to contribution, ensuring their regions thrive long term. In a chat with CNBC Africa at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, she notes the importance of Africa becoming as a catalyst in enabling a diversified and sustainable future.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Unlocking mineral investments key to powering Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Gulf countries are now seriously looking to invest more in the critical minerals space in Africa. CNBC Africa spoke to Jean-Eric Matunga, Head of Structured Finance & Syndication, Raw Bank, SA for more on just how the continent is positioning itself amidst the massive opportunities. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Future Minerals Forum secures investments for Africa’s gold resources]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The future demand for gold is expected to soar as global demand strengthens. The gold market has seen Central Banks shoring up the precious commodity as regulators scout for safe havens as volatility intensifies. CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor is in Riyadh Saudi Arabia where he spoke to Suliman Saleh Al-Othaim, Chairman & CEO, Saudi Gold Refinery on the side-lines of the Future Minerals Forum.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768493042351/kabuswe-zambia-has-seen-10bn-in-investments-in-the-past-three-years</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Kabuswe: Zambia has seen $10bn in investments in the past three years]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum wraps up today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On the side-lines of the event, CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor spoke with Zambia's Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Paul Kabuswe, about plans to grow and develop the country's mining sector.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768493749553/agbiz-south-africa-s-agriculture-rebounded-in-2025</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[AGBIZ: South Africa's agriculture rebounded in 2025]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The agricultural industry in South Africa is hailing the year 2025, as one of excellent recovery. While many of us were stuck indoors due to summer rain; our local agriculture was soaking up all its goodness. The growth and recovery, however, has been uneven; with field crops and horticulture being the main beneficiaries - and livestock being left behind, as it grapples with the spread of foot and mouth disease. To put these dynamics into perspective, and to give us a snapshot of what 2026 could look like, for the sector in Southern Africa; CNBC Africa is joined by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.]]></video:description>
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