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      <video:title><![CDATA[Global energy security & investment in Africa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[At Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, CNBC Africa’s David Alabi met with Stanislas Drochon, Head of Africa Fuels & Refining at S&P Global and discussed regional energy infrastructure, the changing dynamics of global oil capital, & how African nations can leverage domestic energy resources to build long-term economic resilience.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Prioritising South Africa's national development ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa and the United Nations are set to deepen their development partnership through the signing of a new five-year Cooperation Framework Agreement, which will guide collaboration between the two parties from 2026 through to 2030. The framework is intended to align UN programmes and resources with South Africa's development priorities, while also advancing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this partnership in detail is, the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Boosting Africa's financial independence]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa's vulnerability to external shocks such as Middle Eastern conflicts, global shipping disruptions, and climate anomalies stems from a heavy reliance on imported fuels and refined goods. But this should not be the case due to its abundance in resources. This is the argument made by African Development Bank's Director General Kennedy Mbekeani. He spoke to CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa on the sidelines of the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked Conference. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[IMF support: Will Senegal tap debt restructuring?  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Senegal is forging ahead with efforts to obtain financial support from the International Monetary Fund to manage its debt crisis, while referring to debt restructuring as an option of last resort. Is the government ready to address the requirements needed to unlock the support? Robert Besseling, CEO of Pangea-Risk believes without the IMF support or restructuring, debt servicing costs will continue to surge, and Senegal will face an inevitable default scenario. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria targets stronger investor participation in 2026 oil licensing round]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is positioning itself for another upstream licensing round in 2026 as it looks to sustain investor interest and boost oil and gas production amid an increasingly competitive global energy landscape. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Week, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, outlined the Commission's plans for the 2026 licensing round, investment outlook and regulatory priorities.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7783692285978/vetiva-bank-oil-gas-stocks-to-sustain-nigeria-equities-rally</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Vetiva: Bank, oil & gas stocks to sustain Nigeria equities rally ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Vetiva believe the bullish run in the Nigeria equities market will be sustained by banks, oil and gas and telecoms stocks as investors resume bargain hunting after weeks of profit-taking. Meanwhile, the market has overtaken South Korea’s stock market to become the world’s best-performing equity market in dollar terms this year. Oluwayemisi Sunmola, Banking Analyst at Vetiva, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[As renewed tensions between the United State and Iran resume, analysts believe the impact will have significant impact on the growth of West Africa countries. Dumebi Oluwole, Manager at Financial Derivatives Company, joins CNBC Africa to discuss growth trajectories for the region. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Nigeria bets big on 2026 oil licensing round]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is targeting a 100 per cent acquisition of the assets that will be presented at the 2026 oil and gas licensing rounds which is expected to will commence from the third quarter of this year to the end of the first quarter in 2027. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has issued 19 Petroleum Prospecting Licences to 12 successful bidders in the 2024 oil licensing round. Adeoye Adefulu, Partner at Odujinrin & Adefulu, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[UTM Offshore targets September final investment decision for Nigeria's first floating LNG project]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With financing secured, UTM Offshore says it is on track to take a Final Investment Decision on Nigeria's first floating LNG project in September, paving the way for construction to begin in the first quarter of next year. Speaking to CNBC Africa at Nigeria Oil and Gas Week in Abuja, Group Managing Director, Julius Rone said the project will support gas monetisation, reduce gas flaring, strengthen domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas supply and position Nigeria as a more attractive destination for energy investment.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Future of work: Africa must prepare workforce for AI economy - Muraga]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa must accelerate investment in skills development and job creation to ensure artificial intelligence drives shared prosperity rather than widening unemployment. That's according to Catherine Muraga, Managing Director of the Microsoft Africa Development Center. Speaking to CNBC Africa at Standard Bank's Africa Unlocked 2026 in Cape Town, she said governments and businesses must work together to equip young people with the skills needed for the future of work, while striking the right balance between AI regulation and innovation.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7783697855304/positioning-africa-within-the-ai-ecosystem</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Positioning Africa within the AI ecosystem]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across Africa, from improving services to expanding access to education. But as adoption accelerates, so do concerns over digital sovereignty, dependency and the impact AI could have on employment. For more insights, CNBC Africa's Keamo Mosepele spoke to Yacob Berhane, COO & Head of Growth, Quill. This was on the side-lines of the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked Conference in Cape Town.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-07-10T15:46:33.183Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7783699404496/jse-ceo-valdene-reddy-on-her-first-100-days-in-office</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[JSE CEO Valdene Reddy on her first 100 days in office]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Yesterday marked Valdene Reddy's 100th day, in her seat, as the CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. After over a decade at Africa's biggest stock exchange, she stepped into the helm in April; to drive the JSE's growth and transformation momentum forward. She joins CNBC Africa to unpack the journey, so far. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7783700195209/cnbc-africa-s-stock-of-the-week-clicks-group</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[CNBC Africa’s Stock of the Week: Clicks Group]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Clicks share price has lost its shine. Year-to-date, the stock has had, a more than 30 per cent slump. Although continuing to churn out growth in its key financial metrics; a constrained consumer and increasing competition, are weighing on the company's momentum. For more insight on the counter, in our Stock of the Week segment, CNBC Africa was joined by Reko Nare, Portfolio Manager at Anchor Capital. ]]></video:description>
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