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THE AGE OF AFRICAS2 E5 : Africa’s Rising Influence in the New Global OrderAfrica is not the future — it is the now. In this powerful episode of The Age of Africa Podcast, we explore how Africa’s youthful demographics, natural resources, and technological innovation are reshaping the global order.Recorded live at The Age of Africa Annual Symposium, this episode is moderated by Kofi Hope, CEO & Co-Founder of Monumental, Urbanist in Residence, School of Cities, University of Toronto, and Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Toronto.He is joined by:Jake Okechukwu Effoduh, Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toro...2025-05-0642 min
THE AGE OF AFRICAS2 E4 Connecting Continents: The Role of Air Mobility in Redefining Canada–Africa RelationsIn partnership with Air Canada, this episode explores how direct flights between Canada and Africa are reshaping trade, cultural exchange, and diplomatic ties. We examine the impact of mobility on global perceptions and what it means for the future of Canada–Africa relations.Moderator: Marsha John-Greenwood – Vice-President, People & Culture, Toronto International Film Festival Guests :Norman Haughton – Director, In-Flight Digital Entertainment, WiFi, Media Sales & Analytics, Air Canada, TorontoBradley Sutherland – National Manager, Business Development, Air Canada, TorontoKarim Rachi – Director, International Network & Alliances, Air Canada, Montreal🎶 Music Feature:T...2025-04-2942 min
THE AGE OF AFRICAS2 EP3 The Future of Canada–Africa Relations: Strategic Engagements in a Changing WorldAs Africa emerges as a key actor in a rapidly evolving global context, shaped by the imperatives of climate resilience, sustainable energy, and geopolitical realignments, this panel will critically examine Canada’s strategic posture. The discussion will explore the complexities of deepening economic and diplomatic ties with Africa, highlighting the nuanced challenges and strategic opportunities for Canada, including the role of inter-provincial coordination in fostering long-term, mutually beneficial growth.Moderator: Alfred Apps – CEO, Braxted Group, TorontoGuests:J. Andrew Grant – Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Queen’s University, KingstonAlexie Tcheuyap – Dean, Faculty of Arts, Univ...2025-04-2254 min
THE AGE OF AFRICAS2E1: Ambassador Bob Rae on the Future of Canada-Africa Relations, in Conversation with Dr. Akolisa UfodikeIn this episode, Dr. Akolisa Ufodike, Deputy Minister in the Government of Alberta, Associate Professor at York University, and Founder of the John Ware Institute, moderates a timely and insightful conversation with Amb, Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Their discussion explores the evolving contours of Canada-Africa relations within the context of global multilateralism, diplomacy, and strategic engagement.Description:Season 2 of The Age of Africa Podcast officially launches with a interesting discussion recorded live during The Age Of Africa Annual Symposium at the Munk School of Global Af...2025-04-0943 min
THE AGE OF AFRICAS1E6: Follow the Money by Following the Data: 10-Year Trends in Investment Flows into Africa and the Latest 2023 InsightsModerated by Kofi Achampong, Lawyer and Government Relations Advisor, and featuring Fortune Chuku, Data and Research Associate at Briter Bridges, this session offers a detailed analysis of Briter Bridges’ 2023 Africa Investment Report. The discussion examines the geographic distribution of capital flows across African regions, the rise of alternative financial instruments, and evolving trends in early, mid-, and late-stage financing. It also highlights the increasing sectoral diversification attracting investor interest, the growing presence of Canadian venture capital in African markets, and the ambitions of African firms seeking expansion into Canada. Grounded in robust data, this session offers valuable insight into wh...2025-04-0948 minTHE AGE OF AFRICAS1E4: Collaborative Climate Resilience: Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy and Africa’s Path to Sustainable DevelopmentModerated by Dr. Kerry Bowman, bioethicist, environmentalist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, this episode features Dr. Melanie Nyambura Katsivo, Associate Director of Programs and Partnerships at The Africa Institute, in a compelling dialogue on sustainability and climate resilience. Anchored in a high-level exploration of adaptation strategies, the discussion focuses on the importance of locally driven solutions and the transformative potential of grassroots empowerment. 2025-04-0841 minTHE AGE OF AFRICAS1E3: Investing in Africa: Capitalizing on Demographic Trends, Technology, and DevelopmentModerated by Alfred Apps, Former Senior Partner at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, this discussion brings together an accomplished panel including Noman Haughton, Director of In-Flight Digital Entertainment, WiFi, Media Sales and Analytics, Air Canada; David Harlley, Co-Founder and CEO of Thirdway Capital; Michael B. Sewardda, Chief of Staff and Strategy Manager for Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, at HP; and Alisha Golden, Investment Manager at Techstars.Description: This episode explores the factors positioning African markets as a dynamic investment destination, with a focus on demographic growth, technological innovation, and s...2025-04-0858 minTHE AGE OF AFRICAS1E2: Charting New Economic Vistas: Empowering Collaborative Ties Between Canada and AfricaModerated by the Honourable Kelechi (Kaycee) Madu, KC, ECA, former Cabinet Member in the Government of Alberta, this session features H.E. Anselm Ransford Sowah, High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana to Canada; H.E. Obioma Nzewuji, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Ottawa; and Jeffery Halloran, Managing Director of Sahara Game Technology Corporation in Toronto.Description: This discussion explores the significant potential for mutual economic growth and diplomatic collaboration between Canada and African nations within the context of a shifting global economic orde...2025-04-0850 min
THE AGE OF AFRICAS1E1: Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré on Rethinking Canada-Africa Cooperation With John Yearwood of PoliticoModerator: John Yearwood, Award Winning.Journalist and Global Affairs ExpertGuest: Amb. Ben Marc Diendéré, Canada's Ambassador & Permanent Observer African Union, and Permanent EnvoyDescription: In this episode, moderator John Yearwood interviews Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré in a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving dynamics of Canada-Africa relations, with particular focus on economic cooperation and policy alignment. The discussion examines Canada’s strategic posture, emerging challenges, and opportunities for deeper engagement across the African continent. Recorded live at The Age Of Africa Annual Symposium, February 2024, in Toronto2025-04-0827 min
Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy LedwabaMoving Africa Forward: Fuelling Freedom & OpportunityKey Timestamps:00:52 – Hello and welcome to our guests from Mobility for Africa02:10 – Anesu’s upbringing and engineering career03:40 – The impact of Mobility for Africa in Zimbabwe and how it's empowering women05:38 – The story of the seat on the HAMBA, the first African electric off-road tricycle that can carry up to 400kg of goods07:03 – Why improving rural transportation is important and what keeps Anesu so passionate08:30 – Skha’s personal story that made her realize she’s now part of the solution09:42 – The role Mobility for Africa plays in helping peo...2025-04-0115 min
DCN Africa PodcastEpisode 9: Internet Governance in AfricaIn the next episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, we delve into the complex world of internet governance in Africa. Following the recently ended UNECA 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), Aurra unpacks the various challenges and opportunities that come with regulating the internet on the continent. Our interview guest for this episode is Phillip Ayazika, the Programs Director at Pollicy (Uganda) and we also feature a short excerpt from a panel session at the 13th AfIGF, “Protecting Internet data flows in trade policy initiatives”, led by the Internet Society and featuring:
• Dawit Bekele - Regional Bureau Direct...2024-12-1942 minDCN Africa PodcastEpisode 7: Youth - Africa’s SuperpowerIn this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, Aurra unpack’s the influence of young people in Africa, paying particular attention to how digital tools influence their economic, social and political impact on the continent and globally.The Deep Dive features an excerpt from Rachel Nyaradzo Adams’ talk at TEDx Gaborone on ‘A Crisis of Courage: Africa’s 21st Century Challenge’ Watch her full talk here: https://youtu.be/XDgIXsiWeTw?si=azBlfA2scUkE-2Ix)Aurra also got on a call with Bongekile Filana, the Chairperson of the National I...2024-10-0447 minDCN Africa PodcastEpisode 6: An African Perspective AbroadIn this episode, the DCN Africa Podcast travels to Helsinki, Finland, for the ‘Unlocking Media Literacy’ Forum and to Tallinn, Estonia, for the ‘Anatomy of Influence’ Forum. The host, Aurra, takes us on a journey through sound and dialogue as she tries to understand both media literacy and influence from an African perspective.
This episode features excerpts from a lecture by Leo Pekkala, the deputy director of KAVI, National Audiovisual Institute of Finland, a panel discussion featuring Chido Onumah from Nigeria, the co-founder of the Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILID Foundation) and another featurin...2024-09-0550 min
The Lucreative Africa PodcastWelcome to the Lucreative Africa PodcastWelcome to The Lucreative Africa Podcast!
In this episode, Dami and Tealee introduce Lucreative Africa, what inspired them to start this, and what audiences can expect in coming episodes.
On this podcast, we'll be having conversations to educate African creatives on the business side of their crafts. We aim to equip creatives with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to establish sustainable, lucrative enterprises and businesses.
Join us on this journey as we explore business concepts from the creative world and share knowledge that will raise the next generation of successful African creative entrepreneurs. You sure don't want...2024-08-2225 min
Techpoint Africa PodcastWhich fintechs are taking on Africa's $58 billion remittance market?Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts discuss:
The OPay glitch
Kuda, NALA, and Africa's remittance market
UNDP's new fintech hubs
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - OPay glitch
06:18 - Kuda, NALA, and Africa's remittance market
17:28 - UNDP's new fintech hubs
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₦714 million glitch: fintech giant OPay gets court order to restrict customer accounts
Kuda Is Expanding Global Push As Scramble For African Diaspora Heats Up
Tanzanian fintech NALA secures $40 million Series A to grow B2B payment platform
UNDP to raise $1 billion to plant startup hubs across Africa
Th...2024-07-1131 minDCN Africa PodcastEpisode 4: Going Viral in AfricaIn this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, join Aurra as she takes a deep dive into the proverbial rabbit hole of what makes online content go viral in Africa and how it relates to the spread of misinformation.
This episode also features an in-depth interview with Prossy Sheila Kawala, the Director of Media Initiatives at Centre for Media Literacy and Community Development (CEMCOD), Uganda.
In the News & Updates segment, we unpack the recently ended DCN Africa Virtual Training on "Empowering Africa: Building Media Literacy Capacity" through testimonials from one of the facilitators, Dr. Nancy...2024-06-0548 min
DCN Africa PodcastEpisode 3: Africa & Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast;
We examine the complex relationship between Africa and Artificial Intelligence. With the development of AI originating in the Global North, what does it mean for the adoption, impact and development of AI in Africa? In a quest to find an answer to this question, the host unpacks an insightful discussion that took place at the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting 2024, focusing on the session titled “AI, Productivity, Work: Can We Have It All?”, featuring Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire.
Finally, the News and Upda...2024-05-0236 min
The Issue with Dan CorderTikTok’s Plans For South Africa’s Election: Fighting Fake News and BigotryEnormous media platforms have a responsibility to counteract misinformation, disinformation and bigotry, particularly during elections, when bad actors are trying to sway voters and influence democracies. In partnership with TikTok, we find out how the platform plans to keep South Africa safe from those who may try to misuse TikTok. This is our exclusive interview with Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, sub-Saharan Africa Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at TikTok.
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2024-04-2516 min
DCN Africa PodcastEpisode 2: Hashtag HeavyweightsIn this episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, we explore the social media trends across the continent. We aim to understand how the different regions in Africa utilize digital platforms to effectively communicate and engage with their communities. In our interview for this episode, we talk to the visionary Sallu Kamuskay, the Founder of Salone Messenger based in Sierra Leone, who shares his story of how he built an influential platform under less-than-ideal circumstances.
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Sallu Kamuskay - Founder, Salone Messenger | https://salonemessengers.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallu-kamuskay/
2024-04-0441 min
DCN Africa PodcastEpisode 1: This Is Africa!EPISODE SUMMARY
In our opening episode, we explore the digital and information landscape of Africa. With 54 countries and 5 regions, Africa is a continent full of diversity and cultural complexity. It is also the second-largest continent in the world and boasts the youngest population. We unpack the past & future digital and developmental trends unique to each region. From North Africa to West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa, each region has its unique challenges and opportunities regarding digitalization and information access.
In our recap segment, we look back at the launch of the DCN...2024-03-1241 minThe Issue with Dan CorderANC Leader Says ”Loadshedding Not The End Of The World”, South Africa Rages: News Worth KnowingFormer Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas managed to infuriate a whole country, doctors are exasperated by the health ministry’s money decisions, and Palestine’s men’s football team has become a political battle in South Africa. Let’s look at News Worth Knowing for this week.
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2024-02-1525 min
ADPlusHausa | Podcast30 | TAKIN KASHIN MUTANE YAFI INGANCI (2) | DR. ABDULMUDDALIB MUH’D AUWAL GUSAU (RSS) | RUMFAR AFRICA PODCAST"TAKIN KASHIN MUTANE YAFI INGANCI A NOMA" Ku kasance tare da mu a cikin Shirin Rumfar Africa Podcast na wannan makon tare da babban bako matashi masani akan Noma da Kiwo na zamani, mai bada shawara akan harkar Noma ga Ciboyoyin gwamnati da masu zaman kansu da Ɗai-daikun Mutane.
Mun tattauna batutuwa masu mahimmaci akan dukkanin abin da ya shafi Noma da Kiwo, don samun dubaru da shawarwari sai ku biya mu don jin tattaunawarmu tare da bakon namu, DR. ABDULMUDDALIB MUH’D AUWAL GUSAU (RSS).2024-02-112h 46
ADPlusHausa | Podcast29 | ABIN DA NAYI A NOMA NA SAMU KUƊI | DR. ABDULMUDDALIB MUH’D AUWAL GUSAU (RSS) | RUMFAR AFRICA PODCAST"Abin da nayi a Noma, Na samu Kuɗi" Ku kasance tare da mu a cikin Shirin Rumfar Africa Podcast na wannan makon tare da babban bako matashi masani akan Noma da Kiwo na zamani, mai bada shawara akan harkar Noma ga Ciboyoyin gwamnati da masu zaman kansu da Ɗai-daikun Mutane.
Mun tattauna batutuwa masu mahimmaci akan dukkanin abin da ya shafi Noma da Kiwo, don samun dubaru da shawarwari sai ku biya mu don jin tattaunawarmu tare da bakon namu, DR. ABDULMUDDALIB MUH’D AUWAL GUSAU (RSS).2024-02-062h 15The Issue with Dan CorderThe Truth About Farm Murder White Genocide Claims In South AfricaPeople have been claiming that South Africa has a crisis of farm murders for longer than a decade, and recently some have claimed that a genocide of white South Africans is either taking place or about to. What does the evidence say in reality, and how are people trying to keep the believe of a crisis alive?
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2024-01-2926 minThe Issue with Dan CorderIsrael Plausibly Committing Genocide, ICJ Rules With South Africa. What Happens Now?The International Court of Justice rules with South Africa against Israel, and finds plausible evidence that Israel has committed genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza. The court orders temporary measures, but no ceasefire. All you need to know.
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ADPlusHausa | Podcast28 | TASKAR MNI | PROF. MANSUR IBRAHIM SOKOTO (MNI) | RUMFAR AFRICA PODCAST"TASKAR MNI"Prof. Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto (MNI) Babban bakonmu na wannan makon a cikin shirin Rumfar Africa Podcast Hausa.Mun tattauna batutuwa masu mahimmaci ga Malamai, Ɗaliban ilimi Matasa, Mahukunta, Jagorori da kuma Al'umma baki ɗaya, haka mun tattauna bututuwa kamar haka:-- Me ake nufi da MNI? - Zangon karatunsa a Sudan da Madina.- Gwagwarmayarsa da 'Yan shi'a, - Mahimmacin Minbarin Juma'a ga Al'umma.- Mahimmacin majalisin karantarwa.- Gadadda Ililmi ga matsa masu tasowa.- Alakar Malamai da 'Yan Siyasa da shiga Siyasa. - Mahimmacin rubuce-rubuce ga Malamai.- Jan hankali ga masu Mulki da waɗan...2024-01-213h 04The Issue with Dan CorderIsrael Genocide Charge: What Happens If South Africa Wins?South Africa has charged Israel with committing genocidal acts and showing genocidal intent against Palestinians in Gaza. The case has become a worldwide news headline. Yet, many news organisations have misunderstood the arguments. Let's look at exactly what South Africa is accusing Israel of, and consider what might happen if South Africa wins their case in the International Court of Justice.
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2024-01-1528 min
ADPlusHausa | Podcast27 | USLUBI A DA'AWA GA MATASA MALAMAI | DR. JABIR SANI MAIHULA | RUMFAR AFRICA PODCAST"USLUBI A DA’AWA YANA DA MAHIMMANCI A WAJAN GYARA DA ISAR DA SAƘO",
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MUN TATTAUNA BATUTUWA MASU MAHIMMACI GA MALAMAI MATASA A BANGARORI DA DAMA MUSAMMAN
BANGAREN NEMAN ILIMI, KARANTARWA, DA'AWA DA KUMA SANIN HALAYYAR MUTANE DA IYA
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MUTANE MABANBANTA JINSI, ADDINI, YARE, ƘASA, DA KUMA LAUNI, WANNAN ZANGON CIKE YAKE DA LABARAI MASU BAN MAM...2024-01-142h 48
ADPlusHausa | Podcast26 | DAGA KORA DA HALI ZUWA GWAMNA | MALAM IBRAHIM SHEKARAU | RUMFAR AFRICA PODCAST"DAGA KORA DA HALI, ZUWA GWAMNA" BAKONMU A CIKIN SHIRIN RUMAFAR AFRICA PODCAST TARE DA SARDAUNAN KANO MALAM IBRAHIM SHEKARAU, TSOHON GWAMAN JIHAR KANO, SHIRIN CIKE YAKE DA BATUTUWA MASU MAHIMMANCI A KOWANE BANGARE NA RAYUWAR BABBAN BAKON NAMU (SIYASA, MALAMIN MAKARANTA, ZAMANTAKEWA, TARBIYYA, MA'AIKACIN GWAMNATI, JAGORANCI...), SHIRIN YAYI KOKARIN FITO DA DARUSSA A RAYUWAR BAKON NAMU MUSAMMAN A BANGAREN IYA JAGORANCI DA TAFIYAR DA HARKOKIN MULKI.2024-01-073h 18Techpoint Africa PodcastThe OGs are back
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we take another trip down memory lane with two special guest as they share insights on this week's hot topics in the African tech space.
This week, we are joined by the very first hosts of our pilot episode: Tage Kene-Okafor, Africa Reporter, TechCrunch and Titilola Oludimu, Special Projects Coordinator, AltSchool Africa.
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with two special guest who share unusual insights on the hot topics in Africa's tech space this week.
We have TAP OGs, Muyiwa Matuluko and Omolara Oseni join us this week, and they begin today's episode by sharing how the podcast began. Fun fact: the pilot episode went live on September 06, 2019 and featured Tage Kene-Okafor (now of TechCrunch fame) and Titilola Oludimu (now at AltSchool Africa).
Subscribe to The Workaholic - https://techpoint.afric...2023-12-0757 minThe Issue with Dan CorderWho Is South Africa Actually Voting For? The Data That Gives Clues About 2024In our exclusive interview with voting data expert Wayne Sussman, we analyse voting patterns in recent local and national elections in South Africa to infer what is likely to happen in 2024.
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2023-12-0754 minTechpoint Africa PodcastCristiano Siuued, Lemfi leaves Ghana, Kenyan startups to run tax freeToday on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts discuss some of this week's top stories in the African tech space.Here are the stories:Lemfi suspends Ghana operationsKenyan startups to get tax breakCristiano Ronaldo sued for $1billion Subscribe to The Workaholic - https://techpoint.africa/subject/work/andFintech Today - https://techpoint.africa/subject/fintech/andTechpoint Digest - https://techpoint.africa/subject/techpoint-digest/andIntellligence by Techpoint's newsletter -https://intelligence.techpoint.africa/newsletter-signup/ Timestamps00:00 - Intro06:27...2023-11-3052 minThe Issue with Dan CorderRand Manipulation: How The Banks Screwed Over South AfricaTwenty eight banks stand accused of illegally manipulating South Africa's currency to make huge profits for themselves, to the detriment of the South African economy. We explore what we know so far, how banks could have manipulated the Rand, and how the plot has affected South Africa's economy.
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2023-11-2324 min
ADPlusHausa | Podcast22 | HANYOYIN DOGARO DA KAI GA MATASA NA ZAMANI (2) | ENGR. MUSTAPHA HABU RINGIM | RUMFAR AFRICA PODCASTRUMFAR AFRICA PODCAST HAUSA | KASHI NA 22 | TARE DA MATASHI NA MATASA GATAN MATASA, MAI INGANTA RAYUWAR MATASA, TA HANYAR KOYAR DA SU SANA'O'I NA ZAMANI DON DOGARO DA KAI, A WANNAN TATTANAWA A ZANGO NA 2, INDA MUKA TATTAUNA AKAN CIBIYAR ENGAUSA, MANUFAR KAFATA, TSARIN GUDANARWA, HANYOYIN DAUKAR DALIBAI, TSARIN KOYARWA DA ABUBUWAN DA AKE KOYARWA, DA SAURAN BATUTUWA MASU MAHIMMACI.
BABBAN BAKONMU ENGR. MUSTAPHA HABU RINGIM, SHUBAGABA KUMA WANDA YA KAFA CIBIYAR ENGAUSA GLOBAL TECH HUB, MAI AIKIN KOYARDA FASAHAR KIRKIRE-KIRKIRE NA ZAMANI GA MATASA, KANO, NAJERIYA.
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Tribes of AfricaAdetunji Omotola Chats To A Budding Lyricist on Africa Now - Selna NcgoboOn today's episode of Africa Now, Adetunji hosted Selna Ncgobo, Selna is an actress and singer, Selina Ngcobo from Ixopo, KZN.She started singing at age 14 and began recording in 2016 Selina is a graduate in Financial Accounting in DUT. She is currently studying for Music production@ Soul Candi Institute of Music with the help of the bursary she won at KZN music imbizo. She is a top five Business and Arts(BASA) finalist in KZN and the only woman sitting in top 5. The piano is her passion--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...2023-10-2735 min
Tribes of AfricaThe Hausas of the Sub-Saharan AfricaThe traditional Hajj route north and east of the Sahara is where most Hausas are found. They are the largest ethnic group in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hausas are a diverse but culturally homogeneous people based primarily in the Sahelian and the sparse savanna areas of southern Niger and northern Nigeria. A good number of Hausa's are also found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Chad, Sudan, and Central African Republic. They are also present in Republic of the Congo, Togo, Ghana, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Senegal and the Gambia.The Hausa speak an Afro-Asiatic language of the Chadic group which is...2023-10-2706 min
Tribes of AfricaThe Business of Match-Making in Africa - Hlengiwe SigasaOn this episode, we are looking at the Match-making industry in Africa, to help us unpack this, we have in the studio Hlengiwe Sigasa CEO of Swift Dating. Swift Dating is a dating agency which Hlengiwe has founded in order to ensure love in the black community. Hlengiwe founded the agency because in her words’ I love, love. I am a sucker for romance and I realize that we all at some point want it. Why not make it a fun and fascinating experience? Hlengiwe says she is not Dr. Love but Dr. beautiful wholesome sustainable black love.Our...2023-10-2758 min
Tribes of AfricaThe Cost of Healthcare in Africa With Emphasis on Nigeria and South Africa - Dr. Aba Lisa GrahamWe begin the show with business updates from across Africa: The Prime Minister of Ethiopia has been constantly on the news since he started with his reforms agenda, firstly by opening up the country to foreign investors and also drive agenda for peace within the region especially with neighbouring Eritrea and Ethiopia on its part has expressed its readiness to resolve differences with Eritrea through dialogue and mutually beneficial arrangements. It has long accepted the outcomes of the Algiers Agreement and has made a five-point proposal for peace and normalization of relations between the two countries. In the second part...2023-10-2759 min
Tribes of AfricaPromoting Healthier Africa Through Fortified Maize-meal - Gina AthanassiouOur guest in studio is Gina Athanassiou (former Miss South Africa)Founder of Holanathi.Gina Athanassiou (born 7 June 1984) is a South African former beauty queen and model of Greek origin who has just developed a new nutritional food solution to assist underprivileged communities in South Africa.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tribesofafrica/supportThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this po...2023-10-271h 00
Tribes of AfricaThe Landscape of Out Of Home Advertising in Africa - Mark CooperOn this episode, we are looking at the outdoor advertising business in Africa Joining us in the studio to help us critically examine the business of outdoor advertising in Africa is Mark Cooper, the CEO of JC Decaux, Subsaharan Africa. JC Decaux is the biggest outdoor advertising company in the world. In 2016 it bought Continental Outdoor.Continental Outdoor Media, founded more than 50 years ago and a pioneer in Outdoor Advertising in Africa, was acquired on 18 June 2015 by JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC) in partnership with empowerment partner and long-term investor Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) with a shareholding split...2023-10-2756 minTribes of AfricaThe Ijaw Tribe of AfricaIjaw people are people in Niger Delta in Nigeria, inhabiting regions of the states of Ondo, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers state.The Ijaws were one of the first of Nigeria's people to have contact with the Westerners and were active as go-betweens in the slave trade between visiting Europeans and the people of the interior when West Africa was still known as the White Man's Graveyard. The Ijaw people live by fishing and farming crops such as rice, plantains, Cassava, yams, cocoyams, bananas, and other vegetables as well as tropical fruits such as guava, mangoes...2023-10-2705 minTribes of AfricaThe Afar Tribe of AfricaThe Afars, also known as the Danakil, Adali, and Odali, are an ethnic group inhabiting the Horn of Africa. They live in the Afar Region of Ethiopia and in northern Djibouti, as well as the entire southern coast of Eritrea.The Afars principally reside in the Danakil Desert in the Afar Region of Ethiopia, as well as in Eritrea and Djibouti. There are over 2,276,867 people in Ethiopia of whom 105,551 are urban inhabitants, according to the recent census 2007. The people of Afar makeup over a third of the population of Djibouti, and are one of the nine recognized ethnic divisions...2023-10-2704 minTribes of AfricaCHAGGAA TRIBE OF AFRICA.The Chagas who are also called Chagga or Wachagga are Bantu-speaking indigenous Africans and the third largest ethnic group in Tanzania. They traditionally live on the southern and eastern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru and near. The people of Chaga descended from various Bantu groups who migrated from somewhere in Africa. The Chaga area is traditionally divided into a number of chiefdoms and early accounts identify the inhabitants of each chiefdom as a separate tribe. Chaga chiefdoms traded with each other, with the people of the regions such as the Kambas, the Maasais, the Pares, and also with...2023-10-2711 minTribes of AfricaWodaabe Tribe of AfricaThe Wodaabes, also known as the Mbororo or Bororo, are a small subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. Traditionally, they are cattle-herders and traders in the Sahel. The Wodaabes speak the Fula language and don't use a written language. In the Fula language, woɗa means "taboo", and Woɗaaɓe means "people of the taboo".Wodaabe religion is largely Islamic as Islam became a religion of importance among the Wodaabe people during the 16th century when the teachings of Muhammad were done. Al-Maghili was responsible for converting the ruling classes among Hausa, Fulani, and Tuareg peoples in the reg...2023-10-2707 minTribes of AfricaThe Zulu of South AfricaPopulation: between 10 and 13 millionThe Zulu people are the largest ethnic group in South Africa. They are descended from East African origins and over centuries, migrated south during what is a called the great Bantu migration. The Zulu rose into a formidable empire under the leadership of Shaka in the early 19th century. Under his leadership, the Zulu kingdom expanded and played an important role in the history of South Africa. Over time, the Zulu developed a fearsome reputation that is still evident today.The Zulus of today are modern and progressive. While traditional clothing is reserved for...2023-10-2705 minTribes of AfricaThe Somalis Tribe of AfricaSomalis are an East Cushitic ethnic group belonging to the Cushitic peoples, native to Greater Somalia who share a common Somali ancestry, culture, and history. Constituting one tribe, they are segmented into various clan groupings, which are important kinship units that play a central part in Somali culture and politics. Clan families are patrilineal and are divided into clans, primary lineages, or subclans. The clan represents the highest level of kinship. It owns territorial properties and is typically led by a clan-head or Sultan. The traditional political unit among the people of Somalia has been kinships. However. Within the...2023-10-2705 minTribes of AfricaThe Fula of AfricaThe Fula or Fulanis are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa, widely dispersed across the region. They inhabit many countries, mainly in West Africa and northern parts of Central Africa but also in South Sudan, Sudan, and regions near the Red Sea coast.They make up the largest ethnic group in Guinea. Major concentrations of Fulani people exist in the Fouta Djallon highlands of central Guinea and south into the northernmost reaches of Sierra Leone.The approximate number of Fula people is unknown due to clashing definitions regarding Fula ethnicity. Various estimates...2023-10-2705 min
Tribes of AfricaAfrican Wealth - Shifting The Paradigm From Poverty to ProsperityStories about Africa is always such with the so-called permanent stain of poverty, though rich in everything you can think of in the world, but poverty remains a major problem in Africa and has continued from generation to generation. Some people have argued, however, about what the true definition of poverty is. SOS village the United Kingdom refer to Africa as the poorest continent on earth "Africa is considered the poorest continent on earth. Almost every second person living in the states of sub-Saharan Africa lives below the poverty line".The world bak regards you as being poor if...2023-10-2757 min
Tribes of AfricaPastoral Farming in Africa - Opportunities and The Current Challenges of Killing By Fulani HerdsmenThe concept of pastoral farming is not just a method of farming but also very much entrenched in the culture and lifestyle of many African tribes; from the Masai farmers in East Africa to the Fulanis in West and Central Africa. Pastoral farmers have a huge contribution to our society in many ways, both economically, socially and are also part of our cultural heritage. Adetunji Omotola hosts Coley in the studio to discuss the opportunities in pastoral farming across Africa and also the current challenges with a specific focus on the killings by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria and how complicated...2023-10-2758 min
Tribes of AfricaAutomobile Business in Africa, The Opportunities and Challenges - Jim DandoOur guest in studio today is Jim Dando, Director Sales, and Operations, NISSAN. Jim has been in the motor trade for four decades and with Nissan for the past two decades. He was formerly General Manager, Nissan Africa Regional office for 11 years. Before that, he was in Aftersales field operations for 8 years.Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary-general and Nobel peace prize winner, died yesterday (Aug. 18) in Berne, Switzerland after a short illness. He was 80.Nigerian schoolgirls won a Silicon Valley prize for an app that detects fake drugs. Five teenage Nigerian girls developed an app that allows anyone...2023-10-271h 01
Tribes of AfricaAfrica's Infrastructure Challenges And Impact on Trade - Mychal JeffersonOn this episode of Africa Now, Adetunji and Nonye focus on critical examination of Africa's infrastructure challenges and opportunities through the lens of a private equity investment company.Mychal Jefferson, the CEO and Chairman of Hamershlag Sulzberger Borg Capital Markets Inc.Hamershlag Sulzberger Borg is a private equity firm founded in 1835, the Company focuses on the business of buying and selling securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and certain other investment products. Hamershlag Sulzberger Borg Capital Markets conducts business in the United States.Mychal is an Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the private family office...2023-10-2749 minTribes of AfricaThe San of South AfricaThe San people are one of the world’s oldest tribes and very probably the first inhabitants of southern Africa.They have lived as hunters for thousands of years. An integral part of the hunter culture is the healing dance. This tradition carries on through the night.The village elders and healers dance around the fire as they chant and take deep breaths, until they reach a trance-like state. The seance is attended by the entire village, and the trance is said to be able to put people in touch with the departed, or cure illnesses.Some 100,000 pe...2023-10-2705 min
Tribes of AfricaWhat You Need To Know About Africa Investment Forum and Potential Impacts on FDIsOn today’s show, we are looking at top FDI destinations in Africa according to the 2017 data; on our chat segment, we will be looking at Africa Investment Forum 2018 which was recently launched by the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Adesina, to be hosted in Johannesburg coming later this year; And lastly on our lifestyle segment, we will be talking about wine.Join the conversation on Twitter @AfricaBizRadio using the #AfricaNow.Download Our Mobile App on Andriod and IOSSpeaking at a meeting with the delegation from AfDB, South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene, said, “The Africa Invest...2023-10-271h 01Techpoint Africa PodcastThe death of an African startup is the beginning of investor wisdom?
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we have a special guest join our reporters in the studio as they discuss some of the hottest topics in the African tech space this week.
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South Africa to amend sim registration law
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Dash's shutdown
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On this week's Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss an acquisition, a shut down, and other happenings in Africa's tech space.
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Risevest acquires Chaka
54gene to shut down
Nigeria to boost startup listings on NGX
Sendy appoints administrator
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we have candid discussions on how the media is used as a tool for pushing agendas, telcos pushing back on new NCC's requirements, and more.
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Olumide Olusanya speaks out on KloudKommerce controversy
Telecom operators reject NCC's requirement
CBN supports Flutterwave's swap
Flutterwave expands to India
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss the recent developments in the African connectivity, financial and crypto space.
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Vodacom to use Amazon's Project Kuiiper to power connectivity project in Africa's remote areas
AltSchool expands its reach in a bid to provide jobs for 10,000,000 African youth
Acting CBN Governor assures foreign investors that FX backlog will be paid in 1-2 weeks
Worldcoin token owners are losing money
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the top stories in the African tech space.
The stories:
X's plans to create a fintech product
Airtel Uganda's IPO for expansion
Nigeria's search for AI policy researchers
Anambra State implements zero charges for Right of Way
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the top stories in the African fintech space.
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Patricia's PTK launch met with sharp backlash
Moniepoint acquires Kopo Kopo
Flutterwave's IPO plans for global expansion
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T...2023-08-2433 minTechpoint Africa PodcastTwitter and Gaming: How to make ₦5M in 2023
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we share insights and thoughts on this week's trending topics in the African tech space.
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Bosun Tijani gets ministerial nomination for President Tinubu's cabinet
Opay's CEO steps down
SEC confirms that it's ban on Binance
Kenya suspends Worldcoin
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Intellligence by Te...2023-08-1051 minTechpoint Africa PodcastScan your eye and make $50This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-_JGNVRFB88
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we share insights and thoughts on this week's trending topics in the African tech space.The stories:Bosun Tijani gets ministerial nomination for President Tinubu's cabinetOpay's CEO steps downSEC confirms that it's banning BinanceUber records first profit in 14 yearsKenya suspends WorldcoinRegister to attend the Modern Workplace Africa Conference: https://modernworkplaceafrica.com/Subscribe to The Workaholic - https://techpoint.africa/subject/work/an...2023-08-0343 minTechpoint Africa PodcastThis week in finance: PoS vs regulator
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast our reporters look at events in the finance space this week as it affects the African tech space.
The stories:
FCCPC to impose ₦10,000,000 fine on PoS operators
FCCPC delists Sycamore
CBN increases benchmark interest rate
Bundle Africa shuts down exchange operations
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss several hot topics sweeping the African tech space this week.
The stories:
Payday suspends partnership with Mastercard
South Africa's Information Regulator fines the Department of Justice R5 million
PoS users in Lagos to pay more in transaction charges
OPay caps free transfers to other banks to three daily
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Intelpoint's newsletter - https://i...2023-07-0643 minTechpoint Africa PodcastNigerian Government and Chinese loans, CBN pushes eNaira adoption, Wangiri scam is back
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters bring to you insights into the stories breaking in the African tech space this week.
The stories:
Nigerian government ordered to account for $460 million chinese loan
$360 million loan from China for fibre optics cable in 2020
CBN pushes eNaira adoption
Wangiri scam reportedly back in Kenya
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Techpoint Digest...2023-05-2552 minTechpoint Africa PodcastMiva's open university licence, Vodafone to cut 11,000 jobs, MTN GlobalConnect rebrandsThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/o3OK7Fl7a7Y
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss and share insights on the stories sweeping across the African tech space this week.
The stories:
MTN GlobalConnect rebrands as Bayobab
Mive gets Open University licence
Vodafone to cut 11,000 jobs
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Techpoint Dig...2023-05-1829 minTechpoint Africa PodcastKenya's Finance Bill 2023, Treepz pivots, Nigeria's parliament investigates telcos
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss pivots, finance laws, investigations and some other bits of interesting news from across the African tech space.
The stories:
Kenya's Finance Bill 2023
Treepz pivots
Nigeria's House of Reps investigating telcos
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss hot topics making the rounds in the African tech space this week.
The stories:
Kenya wants to find fake phones with special software
Nomba raises $30m in pre-seed
Nigerians experiencing virtual cards failure
Lagos State Governor announces electric buses
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Int...2023-05-0439 minTechpoint Africa PodcastZimbabwe's new digital currency, Mr. Eazi didn't sell Vydia, Rwanda's digital ID scheme
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters share insights on some of the big news in the Africa tech space and debunk some trending rumours making rounds on the world wide web.
The stories:
Zimbabwe to launch gold-backed digital currency
The truth about Mr Eazi and Vydia's sale
Rwanda to issue digital ID cards to citizens
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss Meta's seemingly unending African law suits, the company's layoff moves and other news sweeping across the continent's tech space.
The stories:
Lazerpay shuts down
Kenyan court rules against Meta
Meta sued in South Africa for abusing market dominance
Meta starts laying off 4000 staff
Netflix releases report on its journey in Africa
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters sit down to discuss the news making the headlines this week in the African tech space.
The stories:
Flutterwave's multiple breach saga
Kenya launches its very first satellite
Swvl's many troubles
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we bring you stories from the African tech space and insights on them. We also look at some global stories that might affect the African ecosystem.
The stories:
South Africa's free WiFi taxis
Kenya receives $377.8 million to build an electric bus lane
Ghanian government's new tax law for raid-hailing companies
Shuttlers raise $4 million
Paxful shuts down
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss the happenings in the digital credit space in East Africa, and some other interesting stories in the tech space.
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CBN's interesting stance on open banking
Union54's CEO speaks out
Twitter's source code leaked on GitHub
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In...2023-03-3038 minTechpoint Africa PodcastOnePipe's raise & layoff, Google's Bard, MTN Nigeria merger proposal, Amazon's downsizing, Meta's Kenyan lawsuit
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss the multiple stories that broke this week in the African tech space.
The stories
Google rolls out Bard
OnePipe raises $4.8m, lays off 20% of its staff
MTN Nigeria to merge its finance subsidiaries
Amazon plans to reduce its workforce by 9,000
Meta sued in Kenya, again
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Techpoint Diges...2023-03-2333 minTechpoint Africa PodcastSVB and Signature Bank shut down, Naspers closes Foundry, Another Meta layoff, OpenAI's GPT-4
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast we look at some global events in the tech space that may affect the African tech ecosystem.
The stories:
Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank shut down
Naspers shuts down Foundry
Meta and Y Combinator layoffs
Nigeria launches $672 million fund for tech entrepreneurs
OpenAI launches GPT-4
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we celebrate the International Women's Day as we bring you insights into some of the happenings in the African tech space this week.
The stories:
Hackers stole $6.3m from Flutterwave's accounts
Kenyan regulator investigates online food delivery platforms
Nigeria’s Central Bank issues open banking operational guidelines
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Techpoint Digest...2023-03-0936 minTechpoint Africa PodcastDash suspends CEO, Vodafone Ghana sold, Angola's $89M cloud project, Chipper Cash and Bolt layoffs
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss several stories that broke this week across the different industries in the African tech landscape.
The stories:
Dash suspends Founder and CEO
UK’s Vodafone completes sale of Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group
Angola’s $89 million national cloud project
Chipper Cash and Bolt lay off staff
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Techpoint Digest - h...2023-02-2332 minTechpoint Africa PodcastNigeria 100% broadband penetration, cashless economy, Google vs Microsoft (A.I. wars)
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This week on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, Emmanuel, Chimgozirim, and Bolu discuss some of the trending stories home and abroad.
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Broadband penetration in Nigeria; the truth and the lies
Nigeria's cashless economy woes
The A.I. war between Google, Microsoft, and — surprisingly — Baidu
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Download Intelligence by Techpoint's World Cup Report here: https://intelligence.techpoint.africa/our-report...2023-02-0929 minTechpoint Africa PodcastNigeria made ₦125 billion from transfer fees, Kuda in Pakistan, debt funding in AfricaThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gST1sSvUHJAToday on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, Oluwanifemi steps in for Emmanuel as our reporters discuss some of the interesting news that broke this week in the African tech space.The stories:
Nigeria made ₦125 billion from transfer levies in 2022
Kuda to operate in Pakistan
New rules for crypto ads in South Africa
Kenya leads debt funding to African startups with $608 million
Subscribe to The Workaholic - https://techpoint.africa/subject/work/andFintech Today - https://techpoint.africa/subject/fint...2023-01-2622 minTechpoint Africa PodcastListen to this before hosting your website in AfricaThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/XRdoOY8kYgYToday on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, Toba Obaniyi, Whogohost CEO, sits down with our Senior Reporter, Chimgozirim Nwokoma to discuss one of Africa's foremost web hosting companies.Obaniyi shares what they hope to achieve and the obstacles they face as they navigate the field of web hosting in the African tech space and the world at large.To advertise or promote your brand, visit this link or send an email to business@techpoint.africaExplore the fintech in...2022-11-2240 min
Hub Cymru Africa PodcastVaughan Gething MS | Hub Cymru Africa Podcast | Episode 9Cath Moulogo is joined by Wahura Kabutha, the Communications Officer at the Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel, a partner organisation of Hub Cymru Africa's.
In this episode, Wahura interviews Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy in the Welsh Government and Labour & Co-operative Member of the Senedd for Cardiff South and Penarth. They discuss his upbringing, his work in politics and the skills needed to be a Minister, which were tested to the full during the Covid-19 Pandemic when he became a familiar face and voice in Wales as Minister for Health and Social Services.
Vaughan Gething MS2022-11-1843 minHub Cymru Africa PodcastReframing the Narrative | Hub Cymru Africa Podcast | Episode 8Earlier this year, Hub Cymru Africa and Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel held a photography competition as part of our ongoing "Reframing the Narrative" campaign. It was judged by photographers with links to both Wales and Africa: Takura Aldridge Nyamowa, Glenn Edwards and Justice Kalebe.
In this podcast, Faith Israel, Diaspora and Inclusion Officer at Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel, is joined by Takura Aldridge Nyamowa, one of the photography competition judges. They discuss informed consent and its many facets within photography from the perspective of both small groups and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Takura is an architectural designer and portrait...2022-11-1148 minTechpoint Africa PodcastEven CEOs are getting fired?!Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the hot topics and happenings in Africa's tech space.Today's stories:
Capiter laid off 100 employees, the company's CEO and COO
Fundraising trends in Africa
Brazilian unicorn, EBANX's expansion to Africa
The Kenyan Assets Recovery Agency dropped money laundering charges against three Nigerian companies
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...2022-09-1535 minTechpoint Africa PodcastHow Africa is contributing to the creator economy boomThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v26kNDs5CKw&list
The creator economy recorded a 550% growth between 2016 and 2020. Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discussed what this could mean for Africa and African creatives.
Joining our host, Oluwanifemi, in the studio, was Femi Taiwo CEO, TERAWORK and Douglas Kendyson, CEO Selar. Both guests shared insights as to what Africa stands to gain from the creator economy, the challenges African creators face, and possible solutions to these challenges.
To advertise or promote your brand, visit t...2022-08-2240 minTechpoint Africa PodcastGhosting annoying WhatsApp groupsYou can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Several things have happened in the tech space this week and on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discussed some of them. First on the list is the launch of the Kenyan President's master plan that saw the introduction of coding into the curriculum of primary and secondary schools, with more projects to come.
Then we talked about the installation of Equiano cables in South Africa by the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) in partnership with Google, and what it means for the country and Africa.
2022-08-1134 minTechpoint Africa PodcastY Combinator's impact in AfricaY Combinator’s impact on African startups was the main topic of today's podcast. If you were not aware, Y Combinator is the Ivy League of accelerators and has backed some of the most successful companies globally, including Stripe and Airbnb. Some of the most valuable startups in Africa, including Wave, Paystack, and Flutterwave, are Y Combinator alumni.
On this episode:
0:55 - MTN and $39m 5G expansion into rural South Africa.
6:04 - Ripple effects of Y Combinator in Africa since 2015. Download the report here.
14:57 - Norebase's $1m raise and Incorporation as a S...2022-05-0524 min
Jon Savage’s ... What’s Your Poison?Loyiso Mkize on his DC comics debut (Batman Urban Legends), Kwezi as South Africa’s first superhero and the legacy of Supa Strikas.S02 E52 Jon Savage's Whats Your Poison podcast; with Loyiso Mkize
Loyiso is the creator of Kwezi, South Africa's first superhero comic book series! But that's not all. This year he entered the DC universe drawing for the very latest Batman graphic novel, Urban Legends #4
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The Open Africa PodcastOn tix.africaOn this episode 'Laolu, Furo, and Nosa are joined in the studio by Folayemi Agusto – Co-founder and CEO of tix.africa; a self-service ticketing platform for event creators.They consider tix.africa's recent six-figure pre-seed round, the company's plans for expansion into Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Egypt in H2 of 2021, and Tix Pro; a subscription based service launched recently._Follow us @OpenAfricaPod on Twitter and Instagram and tag us in your conversations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2021-08-0238 min
History of AfricaSeason 2 Episode 18 - The Fall of the Aksumite Empire part 1: Anbasa Wedem, Wise Regent or Cruel Usurper?After decades of restoring the Aksumite Empire to glory, Nigusa Nagast Degna Djan is dead, and his system will not last. However, what happened to his sons is mired in unreliable histories and later propaganda. Join us for the latest episode of the History of Africa Podcast, where we attempt to dissect and navigate the historical minefield of late Aksum to determine what really happened in the Ethiopian Highlands of the 10th Century.
How do great civilizations fall? In this three part sub-season on the final fall of the Aksumite Empire, we will examine the causes, effects...2021-07-0519 min
History of AfricaSeason 2 Episode 14 - The Rise of Islam (From the Aksumite Perspective)Facing the threat of persecution from the polytheistic elite of Mecca, the early followers of the Prophet Muhammad are forced to leave the city. They find refuge in the Empire of Aksum. However, not all is well in the empire. The current negus, Armah (more often known as Al-Najashi) is struggling to put down the rebellion of the treacherous general Hatsani Danael.
Thank you for listening to the History of Africa podcast. If you'd like to support the show, or vote in the upcoming poll for the topic of next season, click the "support the show" link.2021-05-1031 minTechpoint Africa PodcastNigeria's PlentyWaka expanding bus-hailing service to Canada?Read all Techpoint articles referenced in today's episode here. https://techpoint.africa/topics/techpoint-africa-podcast-73/
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Listen to Built in Africa...2021-03-0535 minTechpoint Africa Podcast Nigeria has the least affordable Internet in the worldRead all Techpoint articles referenced in today's episode here. https://techpoint.africa/topics/techpoint-africa-podcast-71/
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Listen every Friday at 8 AM (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or anyw...2021-02-2643 minTechpoint Africa PodcastAfrican women are winning, Nigeria's journalism woes, Quickteller and EcommerceRead all Techpoint articles referenced in today's episode here. https://techpoint.africa/topics/techpoint-africa-podcast-70/
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Listen every Friday at 8 AM (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stori...2021-02-1934 minTechpoint Africa PodcastA lifeline for Cryptocurrency, Clubhouse vs Facebook, ThankUCash raiseRead all Techpoint articles referenced in today's episode here. https://techpoint.africa/topics/techpoint-africa-podcast-69/
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Listen every Friday at 8 AM (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stori...2021-02-1221 minTechpoint Africa PodcastAdewale Yusuf steps down as publisher of Techpoint Africa to launch tech talent startup, TalentQL in Ile-IfeRead all Techpoint articles referenced in today's episode here. https://techpoint.africa/topics/techpoint-africa-podcast-61/
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Listen every Friday at 8 AM (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories.2020-11-1322 min
AMPD Creative Industry Podcast with Nasty COld Mutual presents the Ampd Studios Music Industry PodcastOld Mutual is proud to announce the release of a brand new music industry podcast. Subscribe now.
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Jon Savage’s ... What’s Your Poison?Kagiso Lediga, The man who’s taken Africa to the world; creator of Queen Sono, friend of Hugh Masekela, beautiful genius.Kagiso tells it all, from how Hugh Masekela came up with the Bantu Hour, to his terrible review of Queen Sono in the New York Times.
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The Open Africa PodcastThe Open Africa Podcast EP 1On this episode we discuss Opay, Sparkle and Digital Banks in Nigeria, as well as building products for the Nigerian market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0245 min