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      <video:title><![CDATA[Private sector engagements to bolster energy investments]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The acquisition of an offshore shallow-water oil block by an African operator underscores the growing capability of indigenous energy companies to compete in some of the world's most attractive petroleum basins. As African firms expand their footprint, they are drawing increased interest from private investors and strategic partners seeking to diversify energy supply chains and reduce exposure to global geopolitical risks.
CNBC Africa's David Alabi speaks with Bea Mensah-Tayui, CEO and Executive Chairman of Cybele Energy, about the opportunities for African operators and the importance of cross-border partnerships.
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tiger Brands' HY26 HEPS from total operations rose 6.5%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Tiger Brands today reported a marginal rise of 0.6 per cent in its half-yearly earnings and warned of targeted price hikes to mitigate the impact of supply-chain risks from geopolitical uncertainty including the Iran war. The maker of All Gold ketchup and Jungle Oats said the consumer environment remained highly competitive in the first half of the year, with shoppers prioritising affordability. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the first-half performance and the priorities for the remainder of the financial year is Tiger Brands CEO, Tjaart Kruger.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[A new era for South Africa’s national lottery]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's National Lottery is entering a new chapter, with Sizekhaya officially taking over as operator today. The transition involves everything from onboarding thousands of retailers and replacing lottery terminals to integrating new technology systems and preparing for the first live draw under the new operator. Joining CNBC Africa is Sizekhaya COO, Fundi Sithebe, to discuss what this transition means for players, beneficiaries and the future of the National Lottery.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ABSA PMI holds above expansion in May ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing sector remained in expansionary territory for a second consecutive month in May, with the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index easing to 50.8 from 52.6 in April. While the headline reading suggests improving conditions, the underlying components point to softer demand, weaker production and ongoing cost pressures. Joining CNBC Africa unpack the latest survey is Andiswa Nondudule, Economist, Absa CIB. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780314945562/omdia-africa-s-smartphone-shipments-up-3-to-19-9mn-units-in-q1-26</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Omdia: Africa’s smartphone shipments up 3% to 19.9mn units in Q1’26  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa’s smartphone shipments grew 3 per cent year on year to 19.9 million units in the first quarter of 2026, research by Omdia shows driven by new product launches and inventory frontloading by top vendors. The research also shows that the sub-$200 segment retained 75 per cent of shipments in the quarter. Manish Pravinkumar, Principal analyst at Omdia, joins CNBC Africa to discuss this data. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa turns 19!]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[19 years of impact and still going strong! Happy anniversary to the CNBC Africa network. Cheers to everyone whose dedication and support made this past year a triumph as we approach the big two-decade milestone.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tanoh: Ghana’s 24-hour economy programme private sector driven]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Presidential Advisor on Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, Augustus Tanoh says private sector investments are central to the country's 24-hour economy objectives of creating jobs and transforming the country. In a chat with CNBC Africa at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, he highlights initiatives such as the generation of additional power to the national grid, pharmaceutical and Agroecological parks are driving investments while noting further dialogue with private sector aim to remove bottlenecks.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780326348725/credit-direct-easing-in-nigeria-s-financial-conditions-to-improve-credit-affordability</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Credit Direct: Easing in Nigeria’s financial conditions to improve credit affordability ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A report by Credit Direct expects credit supply to expand selectively in 2026, led by corporates and structured lending. The report highlights several downside risks that could derail this recovery, including oil price shocks, capital flow reversals, widening fiscal deficits among others. Emeka Ucheaga, Head of Research, Strategy & Financial Inclusion at Credit Direct, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780326992886/spiro-secures-215mn-equity-to-drive-africa-s-e-mobility-energy-infrastructure</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Spiro secures $215mn equity to drive Africa’s e-mobility, energy infrastructure ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Spiro has secured a 215-million-dollar investment round from institutional partners from Europe and Africa as it aims to deploy its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. Gagan Gupta, the Founder of Spiro, says the entering is entering its next growth chapter which aims to deliver clean, cost-effective energy and transport alternatives to millions of riders across the continent. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780328497332/global-ratings-maintains-positive-outlook-on-south-africa</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Global ratings maintains positive outlook on South Africa ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Investors, economists and policymakers are celebrating another vote of confidence from S&P Global. The ratings agency has affirmed the upgrade, it gave South Africa in November. The rating is unchanged; with the foreign currency long-term sovereign credit rating at 'BB', and its local currency long-term sovereign credit rating at 'BB+'. The outlook remains positive. Joining CNBC Africa, for more insight is Ravi Bhatia, Director and Lead Analyst at S&P Global.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780330566102/momentum-life-insurance-2025-claims-stats</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Momentum Life Insurance 2025 claims stats ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Critical illness is changing South Africa's financial risk landscape, when it comes to Life Insurance. Momentum Life Insurance's 2025 Claims Statistics; highlights the increased burden, with critical illness claim pay-outs increasing to a record – and surpassing R1 billion, for the first time. For more, on this, CNBC Africa is joined by George Kolbe, Head of Momentum Life Insurance Marketing and Enablement.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-01T16:37:30.841Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780331850635/south-african-vehicle-sales-jumped-last-month</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African vehicle sales jumped last month   ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africans continue to buy cars; as demonstrated by Naamsa's New Vehicle Sales data, for May. Domestic sales rose 12.8 per cent year-on-year. However, vehicle exports declined 4.8 per cent. For more insight, CNBC Africa is joined by Henry Botha, Executive for strategy and product at Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780332509135/sirius-fy26-heps-down-18-6</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Sirius' FY26 HEPS down 18.6%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sirius has got investors smiling; as it’s declared, its 25th consecutive dividend. This, as it posted 6.4 per cent growth in like-for-like rent roll; and a rise of 8.4 per cent in Funds from Operations – for the year ended March. Some key drivers, are strong organic growth, continued demand for space, and acquisitions. Joining CNBC Africa for more; is Sirius Real Estate CEO, Andrew Coombs.]]></video:description>
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