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      <video:description><![CDATA[Ever wondered if you're actually being paid what you're worth? The 2026 Pnet Salary Guide gives us a snapshot of who's earning what in South Africa — from top executives and tech specialists to creatives and office support staff. It highlights which skills pay the most, where the gaps are, and what it all means for workers and employers. CNBC Africa is joined by Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights and Customer Success at Pnet for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Understanding the tech wipe-out ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ever wondered if you're actually being paid what you're worth? The 2026 Pnet Salary Guide gives us a snapshot of who's earning what in South Africa — from top executives and tech specialists to creatives and office support staff. It highlights which skills pay the most, where the gaps are, and what it all means for workers and employers. CNBC Africa is joined by Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights and Customer Success at Pnet for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The Agoa lifeline: Safeguarding Kenya's industrial future]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). While the move averts an immediate "economic cliff-edge" for Kenya's $788 million export sector, the short-term nature of the deal running only until December 31, 2026 leaves manufacturers in a race against time. But how is Kenya Association of Manufacturers navigating "America First" trade policies, the 68,000 jobs hanging in the balance, and the urgent push to finalize a permanent Kenya-U.S. bilateral trade agreement. To help us unpack, CNBC Africa is joined by Pankaj Bedi, Board Director of Kenya Association of Manufacturers.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7770379264400/etomi-states-must-interrogate-subsidy-structure-to-avoid-inefficiency-or-corruption-risk</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Etomi: States must interrogate subsidy structure to avoid inefficiency or corruption risk]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is considering a 3.6 trillion naira deduction from the Federation Account to fund electricity subsidies in 2026, 2027, and 2028, a move aimed to distribute the financial burden between federal, and state governments. George Etomi, Founder of George Etomi & Partners, believes this is a game changer for the power sector noting it is critical for states to scrutinize the composition of the subsidy regime to ensure they are not left bearing the consequences of inefficiency or corruption elsewhere. Etomi also highlights that it’s crucial for states to source their power from relatively affordable sources of energy around them. He joins CNBC Africa to unpack this policy development.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Oxford Economics: Agentic AI systems could mark step-change for Africa’s productivity]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is already influencing African economies indirectly by boosting global demand for energy and critical minerals, particularly copper. That’s according to Lyle Begbie, Economist at Oxford Economics Africa noting AI tools are developing faster than many anticipated, and Africa could benefit substantially from them. He highlights that a new generation of rapidly improving, more agentic AI systems could mark a step-change for productivity if they automate a larger share of skilled tasks than previously expected. He joins CNBC Africa for the prospects ahead. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will new master plan reposition Nigeria’s gas sector? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Following the unveiling of Nigeria's 2026 Gas Master Plan, Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, says the new framework will drive industrialisation and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. Ayodele Oni, Partner at Bloomfield Law Practice, joins CNBC Africa to examine how this will spur investor interest. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[AFEX: Macroeconomic & geopolitical forces to shape commodity prices in 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Commodity prices in 2026 are expected to be shaped by a mix of macroeconomic and geopolitical forces, according to the AFEX Commodities Exchange. They note that exchange rate stability, interest rate trends, and government policies will play a defining role. They highlight that while government activities aimed at promoting production will help drive a convergence around policies and markets, volatile interest rates remain a key challenge that could negatively impact food production. The CEO of AFEX Commodities Exchange Akinyinka Akintunde joins CNBC Africa for an outlook for commodities. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P: Africa maintains positive outlook bias at the start of 2026 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by S&P Global Ratings shows that average African sovereign rating has reached its highest level since late 2020, with a slightly positive outlook bias, reflecting recent reforms and improved growth. The report highlights government external debt repayments likely to exceed 90 billion dollars this year, raising concerns over external vulnerabilities. Ravi Bhatia, Director and Senior Analyst, S&P Global Ratings, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7770391371230/the-ai-talent-revolution-bridging-the-global-tech-gap</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The AI talent revolution: Bridging the global tech gap]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, companies are struggling to find the talent needed to implement these new technologies. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela and former Uber executive, oversees a network of over 150,000 technologists across 100+ countries. CNBC Africa explored with her how organizations must manage the human "grief curve" of AI adoption, the rise of borderless AI-augmented teams, and why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead the AI-native future of work.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's real estate investment trust landscape]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Real Estate Investment Trust sector is one of resilience. After a tough Covid-19 period, the sector dug itself out of a bear market, and it is focusing on further growth. In South Africa, the REIT stocks have experienced an over two year rally - EKEING out a 38.6 per cent annual return in 2025. So, what is the REIT story, in the broader African continent? To answer that question, CNBC Africa is joined by Martin Uche, Research Director at Fortren & Company.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Rethinking employee compensation in 2026]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Remchannel has released its 2025/2026 Employee Benefits Guide. And it shows that South African employers are changing how they pay employees. Companies are now moving away from the historical cash perks, such as sign-on bonuses and 13th cheques - to remuneration structures that are considered to be measurable, defendable and are linked to sustainable performance. To unpack the drivers behind this shift, and its impact on both employers and employees; CNBC Africa is joined by Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director at Remchannel.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The African credit ratings landscape]]></video:title>
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