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      <video:title><![CDATA[Kenya's avocado export crisis & the cold chain solution]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya's avocado industry has long been a crown jewel of African agriculture, catapulting the nation to the rank of the world's sixth-largest producer. However, 2025 has brought a sobering reality check. While continental exports are rising, Kenya's volumes plummeted by 19 per cent, seeing the country lose its top-exporter spot to Morocco.The bottleneck isn't the soil or the farmers; it is the infrastructure. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss how solar-powered cooling is transforming farmer incomes and export competitiveness is Carol Koech, Vice President for Africa at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777466621440/how-uae-exit-from-opec-allies-impacts-global-oil-market</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[How UAE exit from OPEC, allies impacts global oil market ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The United Arab Emirates will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on May 1, stressing that the move is in its national interest following a comprehensive review of its production policy and capacity. UAE is the third-largest producer in OPEC behind Saudi Arabia and Iraq, signalling a big hit to the global oil market. Chinnan Dikwal, Vice Chair, African Energy Council, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact this move will have on the oil group and the global energy market. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Ghana reduces energy prices in May ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ghana will reduce energy prices in May citing a stabilization in global crude oil prices and exchange rate. The new price floors by the National Petroleum Authority will see petrol at 13 cedis 25 pesewas per litre, Diesel at 14 cedis, a 1 cedis 80 pesweas reduction when compared to the mid-April window. Wilson Zilevu, Fixed Income and Economic Analyst at DataBank, joins CNBC Africa to discuss this development. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777472907716/agc-africa-s-future-lies-in-sovereign-mineral-focused-exchanges</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[AGC: Africa’s future lies in sovereign mineral-focused exchanges]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Africa Gold Council says the continent’s future lies in building sovereign gold and mineral-focused exchanges, integrated with accredited local refineries and locally financed value chains, underpinned by strong standards and supported by central banks and domestic investors. The council notes that to break the cycle of lack of ownership, African capital must actively enter the exploration value chain by Investing in domestic junior miners and exploration projects to secure a greater stake in the mines of the future, thereby transforming Africa from a passive host into an active owner and producer. Keith Nare, Research Director at Africa Gold Council joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777476746261/nigeria-s-foreign-currency-taxes-hit-6-33trn-in-2025-nbs</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s foreign currency taxes hit ₦6.33trn in 2025 - NBS]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s foreign currency-denominated tax receipts rose 27.3 percent year-on-year to 6.33 trillion naira in 2025,. That’s according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics reflecting increased contributions from multinational firms and exchange rate effects. Meanwhile, data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee shows States received 1.18 trillion naira from Value Added Tax revenue generated in the first quarter of this year, following the commencement of the new VAT sharing formula. Chinedu Ezomike, Partner, Commercial Practice at Andersen Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa energy demand rising amid industrial growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa’s energy demand is increasing alongside industrialisation across the continent, while access to reliable electricity and clean cooking remains uneven, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Progress continues, but the region is not yet on track to meet universal access targets by 2030.
At the same time, decentralized renewable energy solutions and increased collaboration between public and private sector players are shaping the pace and scale of electrification efforts. Ifeanyi Odoh, Country President at Schneider Electric joins CNBC Africa to discuss the energy market outlook and implications for the African economy.
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777478325498/africa-s-2-billion-private-credit-surge-financing-growth-amidst-global-market-tightening</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa's $2 billion private credit surge: Financing growth amidst global market tightening]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's financial landscape is shifting, with private credit rapidly moving from the margins to the mainstream. The latest African Private Capital Association's report points to a $2 billion pipeline of private debt funds set to deploy by 2027, even as global capital markets tighten and bank lending becomes more selective. The momentum is especially strong in East Africa, and institutions like the British International Investment are doubling down on private credit to unlock billions in new investment. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Jo Fry, Investment Director and Head of Intermediated Credit, BII.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The state on South African manufacturing ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa remains Africa's most industrialised economy. And one of the pillars of this position; is the weight of the country's manufacturing sector and its capabilities. However, for a number of years; the sector has been hobbled by headwinds. The question is, how attractive is the sector, for investors? Joining CNBC Africa to unpack that; is Tafadzwa Chibanguza, the CEO of SIEFSA.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Namibia's Central Bank kept its main interest rate steady at 6.5%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Central Banks across the world, err on the side of caution – Namibia's central bank, is no different. The Bank of Namibia kept its repo rate, steady at 6.5 per cent. Making the latest decision, the third one in a row, that the central bank has stood pat on rates. Gerrit van Rooyen, Senior Economist, Oxford Economics Africa joins CNBC Africa for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777485425362/s-p-global-african-capital-markets-key-to-unlocking-savings</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S&P Global: African capital markets key to unlocking savings]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[S&P Global has identified efficient capital markets, as the key to Africa's economic elevation. To significantly narrow the continent's infrastructure gap, that is essential in building sustainable economic growth; domestic savings need to be channelled. Joining CNBC Africa to delve into this call to action is Samira Mensah, Managing Director Africa at S&P Global Ratings.]]></video:description>
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