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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa Food Systems Forum 2026: From research to scale]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is using the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali to launch its new Africa strategy — and to formalise a partnership with SNV linking research to delivery and finance. CNBC Africa spoke with Juan Lucas Restrepo, Director General of the Alliance, to discuss what it takes to turn agricultural science into results investors will back.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788259789910/south-african-manufacturing-sentiment-saw-lowest-reading-for-2026-in-august</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South African manufacturing sentiment saw lowest reading for 2026 in August]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing sector has started the second half of the year on a weaker footing, with the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index falling for a fourth consecutive month in August and in fact recording its lowest reading this year. But while subdued domestic demand and rising costs continue to weigh on the sector, there appears to be signs that businesses remain cautiously optimistic about the months ahead and joining CNBC Africa to discuss the index and outlook is Miyelani Maluleke, Senior Economist, ABSA CIB.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788260500778/sea-harvest-s-hy26-heps-up-14-on-high-fish-demand</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Sea Harvest's HY26 HEPS up 14% on high fish demand]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sea Harvest this morning reported a mixed set interim results to end 30 June, with headline earnings per share growing by double digits to 14 per cent and revenue declining 6 per cent on the back of lower fishing volumes, rising fuel costs, currency pressures and disruptions in its Australian. Be that as it may, management says it remains cautiously optimistic about the second half of the year and joining CNBC Africa to discuss the numbers and what lies ahead for the Group is CEO, Felix Ratheb.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788261204205/kap-s-strategy-pays-off</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[KAP’s strategy pays off]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[KAP has delivered a strong improvement in profitability, with operating profit up 28 per cent and headline earnings per share surging 88 per cent, despite revenue remaining broadly flat. For investors perhaps the focus now shifts to whether that earnings momentum can continue and what management plans to do to drive growth and create value. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss those earnings and what's on the pipeline for the next 12 months and beyond is KAP CEO, Frans Olivier. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788261773925/brimstone-investment-s-hy26-heps-up-4-on-lower-operating-costs</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Brimstone Investment's HY26 HEPS up 4% on lower operating costs]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Brimstone has delivered a modest improvement in half year earnings, with HEPS up 4 per cent to 100.7 cents, while intrinsic net asset value per share climbed nearly 12 per cent. The Investments Group said lower finance costs provided support, though revenue declined as it continues to operate against a backdrop of weak domestic growth and global uncertainty. Joining CNBC Africa for more on the results and the outlook is Mustaq Brey, CEO, Brimstone Investment.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788262794704/nigeria-sustains-economic-growth-momentum</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria sustains economic growth momentum ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's economy grew by 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, higher than the 3.89 per cent recorded in the first quarter. Non-oil sector grew by 4.31 per cent, while the oil sector expanded by 7.31 per cent. Opeyemi Agbaje, CEO of RTC Advisory Services, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the latest GDP numbers. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788263846750/will-ghana-s-new-cocoa-board-act-drive-growth</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Ghana's new Cocoa Board Act drive growth?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Ghanaian government signed the Ghana Cocoa Board Act into law, among other bills. The bill is said to incorporate sector reform and ensure at least half of all cocoa beans are processed locally. Tedd George, the Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory, believes direct supervision by the Ministry of Finance should improve Cocobod’s financial discipline and ring-fence legacy debts. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:14:58.159Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788271102604/will-nigeria-sustain-electricity-tariff-subsidy-beyond-2027</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria sustain electricity tariff subsidy beyond 2027? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria incurred an electricity tariff subsidy obligation of 1.93 trillion naira in 2025 as the government plans to phase out subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027. Meanwhile, over 1.4 billion dollars in financing was secured in the last one year to strengthen the country's electricity transmission. Oti Ikomi, CEO of Proton Energy, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:35:51.454Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788273427446/moody-s-nigeria-s-current-account-surplus-to-stay-strong-despite-lower-oil-prices</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Moody’s: Nigeria’s current account surplus to stay strong despite lower oil prices]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Moody's expects Nigeria’s current account surplus to remain sizeable even under materially lower oil prices. The ratings firm forecasts the country’s surplus to widen to about 6.1 per cent of Gross Domestic Product this year before narrowing to 4.1 per cent in 2027. Moody’s notes the large current account surpluses and the reserve accumulation, if maintained, would reduce Nigeria’s external vulnerability. Jorge Valez, Senior Vice President at Moody’s Ratings joins CNBC Africa for more on the rationale behind the outlook revision.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:06:08.605Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788272719806/whats-driving-nigeria-s-surge-in-data-consumption</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Whats driving Nigeria's surge in data consumption? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission shows that a record 8.51 million terabytes of data was consumed in the first half of this year. Meanwhile, MTN Group is in talks with domestic investors to acquire a 30 per cent stake in IHS Nigeria. Tajudeen Ibrahim, Director, Research and Strategy, Chapel Hill Denham, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the developments. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:07:57.842Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788274043188/one-terror-group-dominates-nigeria-s-ransom-collection-economy-sbm</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[One terror group dominates Nigeria’s ransom collection economy - SBM]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[7,825 people were kidnapped in Nigeria across 1,713 incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least 1,142 people killed. According to SBM Intelligence, ransom payments more than tripled to 7.8 billion naira with a Boko Haram faction collecting about 90 per cent of all ransom paid. David Olujinmi, Analyst at SBM Intelligence joins CNBC Africa to discuss the growing economics of kidnapping in Nigeria.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:16:35.418Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788275294239/higher-oil-prices-lift-sasol-earnings</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Higher oil prices lift Sasol earnings]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sasol had a year of tailwinds. For the period ended June; it posted a 17 per cent increase in core profit; and a headline earnings per share rise of 9 per cent. This, as a 7 per cent increase, in the average US Dollar per barrel Brent crude oil price; contributed to a more supportive macro-economic environment for the energy company. Joining CNBC Africa for more insight is Simon Baloyi, the CEO of Sasol.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:37:09.591Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788275912609/namibia-securities-exchange-performance-year-to-date</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Namibia Securities Exchange performance year-to-date]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[We have just entered the month of September; and the markets are still grappling with a number of risk catalysts, that are shifting the direction of the markets constantly. From the impact of the Middle East war, to Central Bank Paralysis, to a weaker dollar, and plenty of action in the commodity markets. Joining CNBC Africa for a look at how that's played out, in the Namibia market; is Tiaan Bazuin, CEO Namibian Securities Exchange.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:54:22.758Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7788276881964/shoprite-extends-market-lead</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Shoprite extends market lead]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Shoprite has given the market, plenty to chew on. In its full year ended June; the grocery giant posted a 7.1 per cent rise in revenue, that led to a 12.1 per cent acceleration in headline earnings per share from continuing operations. The company also announced two strategic acquisitions, in R&A Cellular and Vida e Caffe. Joining CNBC Africa for more context; is Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of Shoprite.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-09-01T16:04:05.750Z</video:publication_date>
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