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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's construction sector shows signs of recovery]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Remgro's FY26 HEPS up 42.2%]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Remgro has reported a solid set of full-year results, with headline earnings per share jumping 42.2 per cent to R20.3 on the back of continued earnings growth momentum from the 2025 financial year. The investment group is also returning more cash to shareholders, declaring a 550-cent special dividend alongside a 73 per cent increase in its ordinary dividend. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the numbers and outlook for the company is Carel Vosloo, CIO, Remgro.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Building South Africa's global image]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa is facing a difficult moment on the global stage, including renewed tensions with the United States. CNBC Africa speak to the CEO to Brand South Africa, Neville Matjie about how the country is being perceived internationally and what needs to change on the ground to build a stronger, more credible South African brand. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Preventing wars & conflicts is top global concern - Rockefeller Foundation ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Preventing wars and conflicts is the most important global issue, prioritized in 44 per cent of responses. That's according to a report by the Rockefeller Foundation. The report shows that cooperation remains essential for global stability and prosperity, as trust in organizations like the UN, WHO, and IMF has increased since 2025. John Gans, Senior Vice President, The Rockefeller Foundation, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has kicked off its fourth meeting of 2026 today with analysts noting that developments since the last meeting has been favourable. Will the MPC maintain its current policy stance? Victor Aluyi, Co-Managing Partner, Aztran Global Investments, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria unlock $100bn tourism economy?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Ministry of Tourism has backed the launch of a 100-day tourism calendar designed to bring the country’s festivals, concerts and cultural events together on a single digital platform. With the Detty December season approaching, how could greater visibility and coordination of events support investment and growth across Nigeria’s tourism sector? Keji Giwa, CEO, Giwa Gardens, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[AI interactive content company FLAM has raised $40 million in Series B funding to scale its interactive AI content platform. The round was led by QED Investors, with participation from existing and new investors including RTP Global, Dovetail, Claypond Capital and other strategic backers. What does the latest funding mean for FLAM’s growth plans and the broader development of interactive AI content? Shourya Agarwal, CEO and Founder, FLAM, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Africa The Big Deal: 31 African startups raised $455mn in August]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Africa’s start-up funding market roared back in August. However, the rebound may be less broad-based than the headline numbers suggest. According to latest report from Africa: The Big Deal, African start-ups raised $455 million across 31 deals, more than four times July’s $102 million and more than double the trailing 12-month average. But deal activity fell well below the average, raising questions over whether investors are backing fewer companies with significantly bigger cheques. Maxime Bayen, Co-Founder of Africa: The Big Deal joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Can Nigeria be West Africa's hub for cloud, data centre and AI-compute? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is working to strengthen control over critical data, aggregate government cloud demand and stimulate investment in local cloud, data centre and artificial-intelligence computing infrastructure. This, under the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative, hopes to attract infrastructure investment, position Nigeria as a regional digital-services hub. Ikechukwu Innamani, Chairman, Technical Working Group, National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Committee, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[West Africa cities set for stronger growth — Oxford Economics]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[West African cities are expected to see significant demographic and economic growth over the coming decades, according to Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index. Lagos, Accra and Dakar are projected to see strong employment growth across sectors including finance and technology, but developing the skills needed to support this expansion will be critical. Liam Sides, Director, Cities and Regions, Oxford Economics, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the outlook for West Africa’s cities.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Unpacking Allianz Trade's 2026 Sector Atlas]]></video:title>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa opens rail network to more private operators ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager and Chief Executive, Moshe Motlohi joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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