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      <video:title><![CDATA[Is AI sovereignty self-sufficiency too costly for most countries?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A new Tony Blair Institute report warns that full AI self-sufficiency is unrealistic and that isolationist policies could weaken national power; and we counter and ask, "Is AI sovereignty self-sufficiency really too costly for most countries and why?" Hilda Barasa, Senior Policy Advisor on Government Innovation, joins CNBC Africa to unpack this and more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Economic Forum 2026 kicks off in Davos]]></video:title>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The World Economic Forum opens today in Davos, where global leaders are gathered for forward-looking discussions on pressing global issues under the theme, A Spirit of Dialogue. Day one features an open forum focused on shaping the world we will live in by 2050. Key focus at this year’s meeting will be on technological shifts from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to next-generation biotechnology and energy systems and how they are reshaping how we live and work. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Chido Munyati, Head of Africa at the World Economic Forum for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria reduce reliance on petrol imports near-term?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s total petrol consumption stood at about 18.97 billion litres in 2025, with oil marketing companies accounting for 11.85 billion litres via imports. That’s according to data from the newly released Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority factsheet which shows nearly two-thirds of petrol consumed by Nigerians last year was sourced from imports, while domestic refineries contributed about 7.54 billion litres. Meanwhile, Dangote Group has signed a contract valued at over $350 million with India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited for the 1.4 million barrels per day upgrade. Ayodele Oni, Partner, Bloomfield Law Practice joins CNBC Africa for more on this and prospects of attracting fresh investments. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Vetiva: Nigeria's FMCG sector turns corner to sustain growth despite risks ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by Vetiva Capital shows that the consumer goods sector has turned the corner in 2025 after significant macroeconomic headwinds which impacted growth in 2023 and 2024. The report notes that tax hikes, pre-election cycle among others pose risks to the sustained growth in 2026. Motunrayo Sowunmi, Consumer Goods Analyst, Vetiva Capital Management, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768834615129/the-business-of-fintech-in-africa-capital-scale-and-profitability</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The business of fintech in Africa capital scale and profitability]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Fintech is one of Africa’s fastest-growing sectors, but investors and founders are focusing more on capital, scale, and profitability. As companies expand across East Africa and beyond, the key question is what makes fintech businesses commercially viable in 2026 and how the sector can sustain long-term growth. CNBC Africa is joined with Andrew Fassnidge, Founder and Director Africa Tech Summit to discuss more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[World Economic Outlook Update 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Global growth is projected at 3.3 per cent for 2026 and 3.2 per cent for 2027, while technology investment, fiscal and monetary support, accommodative financial conditions, and private sector adaptability will likely offset trade policy shifts. These are just some of the insights shared by IMF Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, at the Word Economic Outlook Update.]]></video:description>
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