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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils 12th entrepreneurship cohort]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils the 12th cohort of its entrepreneurship programme with 3,200 beneficiaries. Since inception, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has disbursed over $100 million as seed capital, with 24,000 beneficiaries across Africa and created over 1.5 million jobs through TEF Funded businesses. The CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka says the foundation is contributing to the philosophy of Africapitalism by investing and raising the next generation of African private sector leaders. She highlights this bulk of this year's applications come from sectors such as agriculture and artificial intelligence to ensure Africa is not left behind in the 4th industrial revolution while calling on policymakers to do more in creating the right infrastructure needed for SMEs to scale.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's top 100 brands surge to R771bn]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's top 100 brands are gaining momentum, with the latest Brand Finance report showing total brand value up 12 per cent to R771 billion. Growth continues to be largely driven by banking, retail and telecoms, with MTN holding the number one spot for a 13th straight year, while new entrants like the JSE and Savanna point to a changing competitive landscape. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the results in greater detail is Jeremy Sampson, Chairman, Brand Finance Africa. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Gulf tensions highlight Africa’s pharma vulnerability amid local production push ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ongoing Gulf tensions are exposing Africa’s heavy reliance on imported medicines, with supply chain risks and rising costs putting pressure on healthcare systems. A new report by Stears shows that countries like Nigeria and Senegal are ramping up local biopharma capacity, but production remains largely limited to low-value stages, raising questions about how quickly the continent can build true pharmaceutical resilience. Michael Famoroti, the Head of Intelligence and Co-Founder at Stears, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria eyes $900m poultry project with China to boost egg production ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is planning a $900 million investment to produce up to six million eggs daily, in a bid to close the country’s protein gap and strengthen food security. Meanwhile, the sector is under pressure, with day-old chick prices up 67 per cent in just three months, raising concerns over production sustainability. The Founder of Amicable Mondiale Farms, Amaka Chukwudum-Ajide, says stronger government support and improved access to financing will be key to easing these challenges. She joins CNBC Africa for more.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Business building vs. Corporate climbing]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[More young professionals are rethinking the traditional career path and questioning whether climbing the corporate ladder still offers the best route to success, or if building a business from the ground up is the smarter play. The main question is: which path really offers more opportunity — and for whom?
Joining CNBC Africa for more is Zwelani Nkomo, CEO, McGeralds Entrepreneurship Centre. 
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FPI leads as Nigeria’s capital importation up 26% in FY’25 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Total capital importation into Nigeria in the fourth quarter of 2025 rose to 6.4 billion dollars, a 26.61 per cent growth. Meanwhile, Portfolio Investment accounting for 85.14 per cent of total capital importation during the period. Victor Aluyi, Co-Managing Partner at Aztran Global Investments, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7774621680541/norrenberger-nigeria-s-equities-market-remains-resilient-despite-global-headwinds</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Norrenberger: Nigeria’s equities market remains resilient despite global headwinds]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s equities market is expected to maintain a steady but moderating uptrend in April, following the strong rally in March. That’s according to analysts at Norrenberger noting global uncertainties could introduce intermittent volatility. However, strong domestic participation remains a key anchor, which should help preserve the market’s overall upward bias. Samuel Oyekanmi, Chief Research Officer at Norrenberger joins CNBC Africa for more outlook on the domestic market.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Dangote refinery cuts petrol ex-depot price to ₦1,200, coastal to ₦1,153/l]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its ex-depot price for petrol by 75 naira to 1,200 per litre and its coastal price to 1,153 naira per litre, a move expected to influence fuel supply costs across domestic distribution channels despite higher oil prices triggered by the ongoing Gulf Tensions. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission says it is fast-tracking permits for well re-entry, barging, and crude evacuation to convert proven reserves into export revenues. Chukwuemeka Ozuzu, Senior Associate at A02 Law joins CNBC Africa for more on developments shaping the domestic energy market.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Naivas Supermarkets ramps up expansion drive]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[It's been just over 100 days since new leadership took over at East Africa's largest retailer Naivas Supermarket, with annual revenue more than doubling since 2020. This comes at a time when food prices remain high, inflation is under pressure, and global risks including the war in the Middle East threaten to push costs even higher. Despite these pressures, the business is now setting its sights on expanding from 114 stores to as many as 200. So how is Naivas balancing expansion with affordability, local sourcing, and long-term sustainability in a challenging market? CNCB Africa is joined by CEO Andreas von Paleske for more. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Agama: Recapitalisation crucial to Nigeria’s $1trn economy target ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's Capital Market Operators have until the end of April to submit a board-approved recapitalisation or license downgrade plans. The Director General of Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, says the recapitalisation exercise remains crucial for Nigeria's one trillion-dollar economy, while stating that the six-week window serves adequate time to submit plans. In a chat with CNBC Africa, he adds that the new 2026–2035 Capital Market Master Plan could be ready by mid-year as efforts are ongoing to achieve a robust market. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Deepening China-South Africa trade ties ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[To give us sight into the engagements, CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Stavros Nicolau, Group Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Stock of the week: Bytes Technology Group]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A share price in the doldrums – that is where Bytes Technology is. Investors dumped the stock on Tuesday; sinking the share, as much as 15 per cent. This is after, it pointed to a disappointing profit outlook, in its full year trading update. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack our Stock of the Week is; Muhammed Wagley, Portfolio Manager at Otto1890.]]></video:description>
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