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      <video:title><![CDATA[Fostering South Africa’s trade relations ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has today presented its Annual Performance Plan to the portfolio committee. Among the department's tabled plans is to facilitate continental integration in line with the African Union Agenda 2063. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776768518445/digital-inclusion-as-a-systemic-economic-imperative-for-the-global-majority</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Digital inclusion as a systemic economic imperative for the global majority]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Launched at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum in Abidjan, the report "Beyond Resilience: The Rising Cost of Digital Exclusion for Women" reframes digital access from a social nice-to-have into a hard economic imperative. It finds that low- and middle-income countries have already forfeited $1.2 trillion in GDP over the past decade due to the gender digital divide, with a further $511 billion at risk by 2030. Joining CNBC Africa to break it all down is Onica Makwakwa, Executive Director and Founder of the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[2026 Budget: Is Nigeria walking a tight fiscal rope?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s recently assented ₦68.3 trillion budget comes under focus with some concerns raised on the volume of debt service and recurring expenditure. In a breakdown of the budget, 4.79 trillion naira is earmarked for statutory transfers, 15.4 trillion goes to recurrent expenditure while 15.8 trillion naira for debt service. Vincent Nwani, Strategy Leader for West Africa at Safrik Investments Group joins CNBC Africa for more on Nigeria’s revenue generation and debt management strategy to meet growth aspirations. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776772553559/aluyi-extension-of-gulf-tension-could-increase-naira-pressure-foreign-portfolio-outflows</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Aluyi: Extension of Gulf tension could increase naira pressure, foreign portfolio outflows]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Co-Managing Partner at Aztran Global Investments, Victor Aluyi says if hostilities in the Gulf continue, under a bearish scenario, this could push crude above $110 per barrel and sharply worsen global risk sentiment. He notes the US dollar would strengthen further as the key safe haven, increasing pressure on the naira through higher dollar demand and prompting foreign portfolio outflows as investors exit frontier markets He joins CNBC Africa for more on likely case scenarios around the Gulf tensions and impact on the local currency market as well as capital flows.
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776773046402/senegal-energy-push-gasentec-to-build-dakar-lng-terminal</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Senegal energy push: GasEntec to build Dakar LNG terminal]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Global LNG assets company GasEntec has secured a contract with ELTON Logistics & Services to deliver a jetty-based LNG regasification terminal in Dakar, positioning Senegal to accelerate its shift toward gas-fired power. The facility is set to become West Africa’s flagship LNG import hub and will supply a 300MW plant and support broader industrial demand, with first gas targeted ahead of full operations in the first half of 2027. Peter Mackey, Managing Director, GasEntec, joins CNBC Africa to discuss this development.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Post-IMF facility: What’s the next catalyst for Ghana?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund says sustaining fiscal discipline after the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Credit Facility Arrangement ends is key to preserving gains from recent macroeconomic stabilisation efforts.  Ghana's Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson says the country's recent economic performance has been anchored on deep structural reforms.  Nelson Kuagbezi, Head of Finance at Merban Capital joins CNBC Africa for more on Ghana’s next chapter and updates on the 24-hour economy initiative.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Cora Gold secures $120mn funding for Mali's Sanankoro gold mine  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[London listed mining company, Cora Gold, has secured a 120-million-dollar gold stream from Eagle Eye Asset Holdings to fund the Sanankoro Gold Mine in Mali through to production. Bert Monro, CEO of Cora Gold, says Mali's updated mining code is now shaping up to be a workable framework that supports long-term investment decisions, while providing the clarity and stability for international investors. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776785039840/gulf-tensions-how-can-africa-position-as-alternative-supply-energy-corridor</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Gulf tensions: How can Africa position as alternative supply & energy corridor?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Principal Director at Havit Inc, Vincent Iweanoge, believes Africa has an opportunity to reposition itself as an alternative supply & energy corridor as the gulf tension lingers. He notes that developed economies and investors must begin to view Africa as a long-term strategic economic partner while stating that Infrastructure, climate-linked investments, and intra-African trade will drive growth on the continent. He joins CNBC Africa to discuss what Africa needs to attract the needed partnerships and investments. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:30:37.743Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776785053633/cote-d-ivoire-eyes-improved-cocoa-beans-quality</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Cote d’Ivoire eyes improved cocoa beans quality]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Recent rains in most of Cote d’Ivoire's cocoa-growing regions are below average. However, farmers say there is no cause for concern although more moisture is needed to boost the quality of beans for the March-to-August mid-crop. Meanwhile, Cocoa prices climb higher amid concerns over global supply disruptions following the re-imposed controls on the Strait of Hormuz. Tedd George, The Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory, joins CNBC Africa for more updates in the cocoa market.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776785446397/nigeria-rice-millers-flag-farmer-exit-risk</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria rice millers flag farmer exit risk ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The President of Rice Millers Association of Nigeria, Peter Dama says without targeted support, many farmers may exit the sector entirely in the near future while noting local production won’t meet demand so imports could rise to 3.5 million tonnes this year. He further highlights unless there’s intervention on smuggling, input subsidies among other support, the country should expect smaller cultivated area and lower paddy output this season, even as milled rice stays cheaper for buyers. He joins me now for more factors shaping production and pricing dynamics.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776788114382/eib-s-110mn-agri-finance-boost-the-eu-global-gateway-in-ethiopia</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[EIB's €110mn agri-finance boost & the EU global gateway in Ethiopia]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Agricultural businesses in Ethiopia are set to access up to €40 million in financing under a new partnership between the European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, and local lender Zemen. The EIB is extending a €20 million credit line, which Zemen Bank will match, effectively doubling the available funding. Joining me now to unpack this initiative is Leyla Traore, Head of the EIB Representation to Ethiopia and the African Union. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:24:41.210Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776788650217/anchor-capital-2026-asset-allocation-strategy</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Anchor Capital 2026 asset allocation strategy]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In an environment riddled with volatility; investors need all the help they can get, to navigate the financial markets. Amid the uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East; Anchor Capital has released its strategy and asset allocation report for the second quarter of 2026. Joining CNBC Africa to take us through, the risks and returns; is Nolan Wapenaar, Chief Investment Officer at Anchor Capital.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:40:24.002Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7776789332532/south-africa-s-electricity-inflation-explosion</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s electricity inflation explosion ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Here's something you may be surprised by – electricity inflation is a bigger problem for households, than fuel inflation. And this has been evident, since 2008. This is according to Independent Economist, John Loos. He joins CNBC Africa, to unpack these dynamics and nuances; from his latest note, on the Household Sector Economy. ]]></video:description>
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