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      <video:title><![CDATA[Inside Uganda’s politics and economy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Uganda is preparing for a new government following the recent elections, with the swearing-in scheduled for May. Markets, investors, and businesses are closely watching what the incoming administration will mean for policy direction, fiscal reforms, and economic priorities. To unpack the potential impact on Uganda’s economy and investment landscape, CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Fred Muhumuza, Director of the Economic Forum at Makerere University Business School.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The Uganda Securities Exchange has posted modest gains into January 2026, with the All-Share Index up year-to-date despite low trading volumes. Foreign investors continue to drive activity, with banks and telecoms leading the market. Simon Mwebaze, Managing Director at Cornerstone Asset Managers, joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Making digital payments work for everyone]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Samveet Sahoo, Associate Partner for Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services at MSC Africa, joins CNBC Africa to discuss how digital payments are evolving and driving real impact across the continent. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Davos 2026: Absa CEO sees Africa’s youngest minds as its greatest asset]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa sat down with Absa Group Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Fihla on the side-lines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Davos 2026: Africa’s just energy transition path  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity & Energy, South Africa and Eskom’s Group CEO, Dan Marokane at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768909615712/digita-2026-will-test-africa-s-ability-to-operationalise-frameworks-in-digital-identity-payments</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[DigitA: 2026 will test Africa’s ability to operationalise frameworks in digital identity, payments ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With the AU Digital Transformation Strategy now at its midpoint, the next phase of reform will focus mainly on execution. That’s according to DigitA's 2025 Digital Policy Review and 2026 outlook which notes that this year will test Africa’s ability to operationalise continental frameworks in areas such as digital identity, payments, cross-border data flows, and digital trade. Oswald Guobadia, Managing Partner of DigitA notes that success will depend on institutional coordination and a sustained commitment to building digital systems that are trusted, resilient, and accessible. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Paystack unveils the stack group as holding company]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigerian payment processing company Paystack, is transitioning into The Stack Group, a parent holding company that will aggregate the tech-focused family of brands connected with Paystack. Since its acquisition by Stripe in 2020, Paystack says payment volumes have grown 12 times and had become profitable at the group level. Amandine Lobelle, the Chief Operating Officer of Paystack joins CNBC Africa for more on this.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[IMF raises Nigeria’s growth forecast to 4.4% in 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund has raised Nigeria’s growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent, up from its earlier projection of 4.2 per cent. The Chief Economist of the Development Bank of Nigeria, Joseph Nnanna, says several sectors of the economy are poised for expansion. Meanwhile, the Director of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, notes that moderating inflation is positive for economic stability, but sustaining the progress requires urgent action to address structural cost pressures, support agricultural producers and restore confidence in inflation data. They join CNBC Africa to discuss Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768918251968/how-sec-s-revised-capital-rules-will-redefine-nigeria-s-capital-market</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[How SEC’s revised capital rules will redefine Nigeria’s capital market  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has issued sweeping new minimum capital requirements that will see capital market operators recapitalise and possess sufficient financial capacity by June 30, 2027. The SEC says the move aims to enhance financial soundness and resilience of market operators, and promote systemic risk mitigation. Bola Ajomale, the Executive Commissioner Operations at the SEC, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[What will spark cocoa price recovery? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cocoa prices continued its fall due to weak global demand and to oversupply. Analysts project prices may trend lower in 2026 as inventories rebuild. Tedd George, Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory joins CNBC Africa to discuss the dynamics in the commodities market. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Estate Intel: Data centres Nigeria’s fastest growing real estate asset class ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by Estate Intel shows that the data centre sector stands out as the fastest-growing asset class, with a development pipeline that is 186.37 per cent of the estimated total stock, as supply pushes towards 218MW+ by 2030. Dolapo Omidire, CEO of Estate Intel, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report and other market trends.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya pipeline company IPO rallies markets ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[State owed parastatal Kenya pipeline Company has launched its inaugural Initial Public Offering expecting to raise about $825 million through the sale of a 65 per cent government stake at Ksh 9 per share. The offer opened on 19 January, and closes on 19 February 2026. The IPO is expected to begin trading on 9 March on the NSE. CNBC Africa's Aby Agina spoke to Churchill Ogutu, Economist, IC Asset Managers for the latest.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Biofuels reshaping Africa’s energy future]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[African countries are at the cusp of turning the tide by tapping into alternative energy sources such as biofuels to power up their economies. Bio-diesel is emerging as a huge opportunity for investment. CNBC Africa's Aby Agina had sit down interview with the CEO of KKOG Global, Edouard Rene Joseph for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[U.S. President Trump to address WEF as Agoa Renewal Bill awaits approval]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The U.S. House of Representatives passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act, in a 340-54 vote, maintaining duty-free access for eligible sub-Saharan African exports. The bill now moves to the Senate, with industry stakeholders seeking swift ratification to secure trade and jobs. CNBC AFRICA is joined by Ken Gichinga, Chief Economist at Mentoria Economics for more on these developments. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768922861570/davos-2026-africa-s-job-engine</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Davos 2026: Africa’s job engine]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa is at a pivotal crossroad as its youth population continues to surge and urbanization rapidly accelerates. Placing a sharp focus on the heightened demand for jobs and inclusive services, an essential driver of employment and locally rooted economic growth. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7768924984529/south-africa-s-credit-ratings-outlook</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's credit ratings outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The months of May and November, will see economic stakeholders at the edge of their seats - as they anticipate key ratings agencies to evaluate South Africa's sovereign credit standing. Things look better; considering that in 2026, the country got a credit rating upgrade and a positive outlook. One thing is for sure; the country is communicating a message of stability, with a widening runway for growth. Matthew Pirnie, Senior Research Analyst for Africa Credit, at Nedbank CIB joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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