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      <video:title><![CDATA[The state of South Africa’s manufacturing]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing sector showed a modest improvement in April, with the Purchasing Managers' Index moving back into expansionary territory. But beneath the headline, there are clear signs this rebound may be fragile — with firms front-loading orders, cost pressures intensifying, and global risks, particularly the ongoing Middle East conflict, continuing to cloud the outlook Joining CNBC Africa for more is Sello Sekele, Economist, Absa CIB.  ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777892074712/zimbabwe-s-shifting-market-landscape</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's shifting market landscape]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's economic stabilisation story is starting to feed through into financial markets, with growing attention on the performance of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and the country's evolving currency framework. But while there are early signs of renewed interest, the key question for investors is whether this translates into sustained capital inflows and credible returns, particularly against a backdrop of policy uncertainty and external risks. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Tinashe Mukogo, Founder & Editor, Money & Moves. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777894630490/south-africa-s-food-basket-rose-on-fuel-spike</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa’s food basket rose on fuel spike ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[New data on South Africa's household food basket for April is starting to show early effects of rising fuel prices feeding through into everyday costs. The figures point to growing pressure on low-income households, where food already takes up a large share of income, raising concerns about affordability, nutrition, and broader cost-of-living risks. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777895582566/ghana-charts-next-phase-of-economic-reforms</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Ghana charts next phase of economic reforms ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund has commenced the Sixth Review of its 36-month, 3 billion dollars Extended Credit Facility program with Ghana. The country's finance minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says the next phase will prioritise policies that unlock private sector growth with a strong emphasis on policy credibility, reform discipline, and investor confidence. Richmond Frimpong, Advisory Board Chair at FLF Africa, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777897538607/lagos-industrial-policy-targets-long-term-growth-economic-transformation</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Lagos industrial policy targets long term growth, economic transformation]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Lagos State’s newly introduced industrial policy framework sets out an ambition to build a thriving, inclusive, and green economy by 2030. Speaking on the side-lines of the policy launch, Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, says the strategy is anchored on sustainability, shared prosperity, and job creation.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777896449237/aluko-speaks-to-unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-women-football</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Aluko speaks to unlocking investment in Africa’s women football ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[British Nigerian football executive and former England international, Eniola "Eni" Aluko, believes Africa has so much football talent, who lack adequate infrastructure and vibrant leagues. She believes having supportive federations and the right facilities remain crucial to unlocking investment, particularly in Africa's women football. She joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777904438318/opec-raises-june-output-quota-by-188-000bpd</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[OPEC+ raises June output quota by 188,000bpd ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[OPEC+ has agreed to raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third consecutive monthly increase. Analysts believe the group is sending strong messages to the market despite UAE’s exit. Meanwhile, the UAE has also exited the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries. Kola Karim, the chairman of Shoreline Group, joins CNBC Africa to unpack these developments.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777905071763/africa-start-up-funding-up-27-y-y-to-600mn</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa start-up funding up 27% y/y to $600mn]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Startup funding in Africa recorded a 27 per cent year on year growth to 600 million dollars in the first quarter of 2026. But, despite this growth, deals declined by 34 per cent, a greater rate to 92 deals excluding exits. Maxime Bayen, Co-founder of Africa the Big Deal, joins CNBC Africa the show to break down this and other developments.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777906496394/q1-26-earnings-drive-momentum-in-ghana-equities</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Q1'26 earnings drive momentum in Ghana equities ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As investors digest the first quarter results of listed companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange, analysts at Laurus Africa say the results from banking and telecoms sectors show strong topline, expanding margins, and a clear easing of the post-DDEP credit hangover. Mac-Jordan Narteh, Senior Research Associate at Laurus Africa, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777907491602/ajayi-kadir-lagos-industrial-policy-must-align-with-national-framework</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Ajayi-Kadir: Lagos industrial policy must align with national framework]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Lagos State revises its industrial policy, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, says the framework must align with national industrial priorities and tackle key constraints facing manufacturers. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the launch, he stresses that effective implementation, backed by strong stakeholder collaboration, will be critical to resolving the structural challenges the policy is designed to address.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-04T15:25:05.686Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777908233346/where-will-the-money-be-made-in-2026</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Where will the money be made in 2026? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-04T15:57:11.634Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777910150577/africa-s-circular-economy-at-risk-navigating-the-second-hand-clothing-trade</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Africa's circular economy at risk: Navigating the second-hand clothing trade]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As global negotiations intensify over the future of textile trade, a high-stakes debate is unfolding around the Basel Convention - one that could reshape Africa's second-hand clothing market and the millions of livelihoods it supports. At issue is whether used textiles should be classified as waste, a move that could impose costly trade barriers on African importers. Critics warn that restricting this trade may open the door to a surge in ultra-cheap fast-fashion imports, increasing environmental strain. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Birgit Holm, Executive Director, ADPP Mozambique.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-05-04T16:17:27.184Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7777914884591/china-grants-africa-s-largest-economies-tariff-free-access</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[China grants Africa’s largest economies tariff-free access]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[China's new tariff policy officially kicked off ON 1 May granting Africa's 20 largest economies—including South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and Kenya—tariff-free access to its market for the next two years. This development comes as the United States pursues new import taxes under President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda. Joining us to discuss the key aspects of the China-Africa trade deal is Azar Jammine, Chief Economist, Econometrix.]]></video:description>
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