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      <video:title><![CDATA[IMF warns of high concentration risks in ai hardware and markets]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Global economic growth is showing remarkable resilience despite major commodity and trade shocks. However, this recovery is narrowly based, driven largely by inventory drawdowns and an artificial intelligence investment boom in select advanced economies and Asia. As fiscal deficits swell and advanced market borrowing costs rise, emerging economies and African nations face divergent paths. CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Deniz Igan, Division Chief of World Economic Studies at the International Monetary Fund about the IMF's latest projections and risk outlook.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[S. Africa's household hunger hits highest level since 2010]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Food inflation may be easing, but millions of South Africans are still struggling to afford nutritious meals. The latest South African Food Security Index shows that food security deteriorated in 2025, as rising electricity and transport costs, unemployment and stagnant incomes continued to squeeze household budgets. To unpack the findings and what they mean for South African households, CNBC Africa is joined by Dieter von Fintel, Development Economist at Stellenbosch University. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[South Africa's mining production down 12.7% y/y in August]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[South Africa's mining sector remains under pressure, with August production figures in focus following a sharp 7.5 per cent year-on-year contraction in July.
Elevated input costs, softer commodity prices and subdued global demand continue to weigh on the industry. What do the latest numbers reveal about the sector's performance and its contribution to economic growth?
Joining CNBC Africa to analyse the data is Matimba Khosa, Specialist Economist, Nedbank. 

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      <video:title><![CDATA[International Monetary Fund's world economic outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The global economy continues to show resilience, but that momentum is facing fresh tests. Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, while inflation is expected to climb to 4.7 per cent, as geopolitical tensions and energy price pressures weigh on the outlook. This is according to the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook. Here are more insights from their Director for Research Department Silvana Tenreyro.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791889438881/developmental-procurement-in-africa</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Developmental procurement in Africa ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[African governments spend an average of 17 per cent of GDP on public procurement, presenting significant opportunities to stimulate industrial growth, support small businesses and create jobs.
But are we using this spending power effectively, is procurment backed by the will and desire to lift up the whole of society? Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this is Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director at CIPS Southern Africa. 
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791892060986/fitch-ratings-nigeria-s-positive-outlook-reflects-expected-policy-continuity</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings: Nigeria's positive outlook reflects expected policy continuity ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings says its revised position on Nigeria's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings from stable to positive and an affirmed B rating reflects ongoing reform of the policy framework as well as the increased confidence that reform momentum will not be disrupted by upcoming elections. Gaimin Nonyane, the Director for Sovereigns Team at Fitch Ratings, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Dangote Oil Refinery extends $1.6bn IPO to 27th October]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has extended the application period for its initial public offering by two weeks to the 27th of this month. The management say the move follows strong investor interest across Africa and efforts to broaden access to the share sale. Meanwhile, investors are assessing supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. Femi Oladehin, CEO of Argentil Capital Partners joins CNBC Africa for more on these developments.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791894413406/will-nigeria-achieve-targets-under-revised-71-mn-sugar-master-plan</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Will Nigeria achieve targets under revised $71.mn sugar master plan?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria is targeting more than 2 million tonnes of annual sugar production through 10 greenfield projects, as the country looks to reduce its reliance on imported raw sugar. Kola Masha, CEO of Babban Gona, says smallholder farmers are the engine of this plan noting the country cannot continue to lose value due to heavy dependence on imports. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the road ahead.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791900215342/databank-elevated-treasury-yields-middle-east-tension-to-shape-gold-etf-s-near-term-outlook</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Databank: Elevated treasury yields, Middle East tension to shape Gold ETF’s near-term outlook]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysts at Databank forecast persistently high U.S. yields are likely to keep gold under pressure, as stronger returns on interest-bearing assets reduce the relative appeal of the bullion. Meanwhile, investors are taking position ahead of this week’s T-bills auction of 5.02 billion cedis. Amanda Amable, Fixed income and Economic Analyst at Databank joins CNBC Africa for ore market movements.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791900959227/nigeria-crude-output-rises-to-1-53mbpd-opec</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria crude output rises to 1.53mbpd OPEC]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 30,000 barrels per day to 1.53 million barrels per day. Meanwhile, rising crude prices are putting pressure on domestic petrol prices, despite the Nigerian Government’s discount efforts. Chinnan Dikwal, Vice Chair of the Africa Energy Council, joins CNBC Africa to discuss Nigeria’s crude output, global oil price movements and the implications for domestic fuel prices.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791901433988/power-tariffs-will-nigeria-cut-subsidies</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Power tariffs: Will Nigeria cut subsidies? ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria says it can no longer continue to cover electricity tariff shortfalls and provide adequate power to its people. The country's power minister notes that the failure of operators in the electricity value chain to recover their costs is one of the reasons the country could not keep the lights on. Kingsley Mafua, Associate at A02 Law, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion and more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7791902171690/nigeria-app-based-drivers-strike-over-fares-services</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria App-based drivers strike over fares, services ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[App-based drivers in Nigeria, under the Bolt and InDrive platforms are protesting over low fare charges, commissions, safety and welfare, demanding a review to reflect macroeconomic conditions. How much impact will this indefinite strike action have on Nigeria's transport sector? David Nosa Aigbornan, the Acting National President of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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