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$What\'s Next with Philip Meissner$ What's Next with Philip MeissnerAfrica: The Youngest Continent Driving Global ChangeAfrica is rising—and the world needs to catch up.In this powerful episode, Adebola Williams reveals how Africa’s youth, tech boom, and creative industries are transforming the continent into a global force. From AI to agriculture, from storytelling to startups, this is the untold story of a continent full of talent, energy, and unstoppable momentum.He also shares what global investors get wrong about Africa—and what it really takes to succeed on the continent. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about Africa!Timestamps for Audio:0...2025-06-0337 min

The Long Form PodcastFrom Ugandan Village Life to $10M Tech CEO: Why Davis Nteziryayo is Building His Empire in RwandaFrom a small village to running a multi-million-dollar tech company—this is the story of Davis Nteziryayo.In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Huza, a Rwandan HR fintech now valued at over $10 million, with operations across East and West Africa. We explore his journey as a software engineer turned CEO, the role of Kigali’s tech hubs like Norrsken, and whether Rwanda is on the brink of producing its first billion-dollar startup.We also dive into the future of jobs, AI, blockchain disruption, and what...2025-06-021h 40 $Bialek Group\'s Podcast$ Bialek Group's PodcastEpisode #9 with Bernard LaurendeauBuilding African Digital Infrastructurewith Bernard LaurendeauFrom connectivity to cloud, building Africa’s digital backbone is more than a tech challenge — it’s a strategic mission.In this episode, we sit down with Bernard Laurendeau, Managing Partner at Laurendeau & Associates, to explore the realities, roadblocks, and opportunities of building digital infrastructure across the continent.#BialekGroup #Podcast9 #AfricanInfrastructure #DigitalAfrica #TechInAfrica #EmergingMarkets #Connectivity #DigitalTransformation #BernardLaurendeau 2025-05-0849 min

STREET AND CATHEDRALTHE FUTURE OF LABOUR - OMOTAYO OLAJIDE BABATUDE & WALE BAKAREThe future of labour in Africa is intertwined with the continent's ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid advancements in technology. As frameworks for digital literacy, AI deployment, online safety, and women's empowerment are established, Africa stands at a crossroads. The steps taken today will determine whether the continent can harness the benefits of a digital economy or whether existing inequalities will deepen.It is incumbent upon African governments, businesses, and civil society to foster an inclusive environment that prioritises education and advances digital skills. The integration of women into this digital revolution...2025-04-241h 37

UmattaUnpacking Africa's Future: AI Transformation of the Workforce🌍 Exciting Announcement! 🌍 As we approach 🇬🇭Ghana's 🇬🇭68th Independence Day, it is our pleasure to dive into a critical conversation about Africa's digital and AI future. Join us on the Umatta Consulting podcast on Spotify for an insightful episode titled "Unpacking Africa's Future: AI Transformation of the Workforce."In this episode, we are honored to host Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor, Senior Manager at MTN Ghana, a Digital Transformation Faculty member and Entrepreneur. Together, we will explore how AI is reshaping the workforce across Africa and what this means for the continent's growth and innovation.🔍 Here’s what we’ll be discussing:✅ How A...2025-03-0228 min

Building BytesGTTW: Why Ghana Tech to the World Season with HostsWelcome to Season 3 of the Building Bytes Podcast! 🎙️ This season, we’re amplifying Ghana’s tech success stories on a global stage. 🌍💡In this episode, we break down why Ghana Tech to the World is more important than ever.We explore:✅ The global recognition of Ghana’s tech sector and why now is the right time for this conversation.✅ The themes shaping this season: local impact, global reach, and key ecosystem drivers.✅ How Building Bytes plans to engage founders, investors, and policymakers.✅ A special call for collaboration—join us in telling Ghana’s...2025-02-081h 00

Venture ValleyTransitioning from FMCG, to Lecturing, to Tech CEO From aerospace engineering to managing large-scale tech projects, Ronald's story is one of resilience, learning, and overcoming challenges. Join us as we sit down with Ronald Ajiboye, a visionary leader pushing the boundaries of technology in Nigeria. In this episode, Ronald, CEO of Baba Sky Technologies (drone technologies) and Omeife Technologies (developer of Africa's first humanoid robot), shares insights into his groundbreaking work, his journey through various fields, and his vision for the future of technology in Africa. He is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge innovations in AI, robotics, VR, and UAV (drones), with a focus on creating...2024-09-171h 03

Africa Tech RadioTTS - State of Tech in Africa H1 2024: Corporate GovernanceWhat’s Corporate Governance and how is it shaping the future of African tech? In this episode, Data Analyst at TechCabal Insights, Mobolaji Adebayo, unpacks the major trends/happenings that shaped the first half of Tech in 2024 based on the State of Tech in Africa H1 2024 Report. The State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report is a quarterly report by TechCabal Insights that captures data and trends around acquisitions, funding, startup expansion, and regulations in Africa’s digital economy. #TechInAfrica #CorporateGovernance #TonysTechSide #Podcast 2024-08-1651 min

The Bitcoin LayerBitcoin Is Changing Lives In AfricaIn this episode, Nik is joined by TBL's correspondent in Africa, Noelyne Sumba. Recorded just before Marathon's huge announcement on mining bitcoin in Kenya, Noelyne explains recent positive developments in North and East Africa around bitcoin mining. As policymakers continue to enact pro-mining ordinances and approve investment in Africa, Noelyne discusses why she thinks lives will be positively affected as energy infrastructure and consumption can bring people hope and better access to the global economy. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus Bitcoin when...2024-05-2916 min

Sovereign FrontierSats & Gwei | Binance Tax debuts in south Africa | Nigeria taxes 10% of crypto profits after passing blockchain acts | Pan-African Crypto Exchange Mara Lays Off Majority of Employees | And MoreBankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa! Relevant links Binance introduces new crypto tax system in South Africa https://web3africa.news/2023/06/15/news/binance-tax-provides-new-crypto-tax-system-to-south-africa/ https://bitcoinke.io/2023/06/introducing-binance-tax-tool-in-south-africa/ Nigerian Startup, NearPays, Wins Inaugural Gitex Africa Fintech and Blockchain Award in Morocco https://bitcoinke.io/2023/06/nearpays-wins-award-in-morocco/ https://twitter.com/NITDANigeria/status/1664694318819340288?s=20 Zimbabwean Man in Court for Stealing Crypto https://bitcoinke.io/2023/06/zimbabwean-man-in-court-for-stealing-crypto/ Pan-African Crypto Exchange Mara Lays Off Majority of Employees htt...2023-06-1829 min

Genesis Block Education PodcastTHE NIGERIAN BAN ON BITCOIN?In this interview I talk to Nigerian based cryptocurrency journalist and educator Rebecca Asseh and macro investor and business analyst Dan ‘Professor’ Efayena. We talk about the latest drama in the CBN’s (Central Bank of Nigeria) battle with the explosion of use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, discuss the drivers behind the trends and try to decipher whether cryptocurrencies have been banned in the Nigeria or not? **PLEASE NOTE: Some sections of the podcast may have children making background noises. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review whenever you listen to thi...2021-04-141h 18

Genesis Block Education PodcastBITCOIN VS POLICE BRUTALITY #ENDSARSNigeria is in the midst of massive protests (known as #ENDSARS) revived in early October following repeated public outcry for the government to abolish a controversial police unit called the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) dating back to 2017. It is believed that the unit has been responsible for kidnappings, harassment, extortion and extrajudicial killings. On the night of 20 October 2020 the protest came to a climax where the Nigerian Armed Forces opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos State. The number casualties is still unconfirmed with Amnesty International confirming 12 protesters were killed in what...2020-10-301h 07

Genesis Block Education PodcastCAN BITCOIN FIX NIGERIA?In this interview I talk to Nigerian based cryptocurrency expert, educator, journalist and writer Rebecca Asseh. We talk about Nigeria's political and economic situation post COVID19, the devaluation of the Naira and the reality of Bitcoin adoption in the country. **PLEASE NOTE: since the recording of this podcast there has been some regulatory changes to the cryptocurrency space in Nigeria, most notably the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently declaring Bitcoin is not legal tender and banks cannot carry out crypto-based activities. This is likely to have an adverse effect and may mean the forced...2020-09-021h 14

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #15TechInAfrica – After launching its third-party fact-checking program in five African countries—Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal, and South Africa—Facebook has now expanded the program to 10 additional African countries in Sub-Saharan Africa including Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Somalia, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea Conakry, and Ghana.Know more here: https://www.techinafrica.com/facebook-expands-third-party-fact-checking-program-additional-10-african-countries-ssa/Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-10-2602 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #14TechInAfrica – Currently in discussion with the Ethiopian government is Eutelsat, the French satellite broadcasting service provider, in regards to the possibility of its latest satellite providing an internet service that covers the African market. Called Konnect and set to launch at the end of December, the satellite will provide broadband internet-connected all across Africa.Know more here: https://www.techinafrica.com/french-ethiopia-satellite-internet-connects-people/?fbclid=IwAR1UsptDF4l3WHcjI_GGoC4-8U2BTVc0jwtxf3S0suGpMnoiI20Zhz62sFkSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-10-2502 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.12Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Cris, Co-Founder of LekkifyPreviously we have had interviewed with Collins Ceanice at Meet The Founders Episode 3, discussed about the overview of the company. Lekkify is an online e-commerce company that helps manufacturing companies globally to sell goods directly to consumers at an affordable/cheap prices. At this opportunity, we will talk with Cris, as also the Co-Founder. Currently they got nominated for the #AppsAfrica Innovation Awards and have expanded to four additional African cou...2019-10-2318 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #13TechInAfrica – The software giant company, SAP is set to train about 1.5 million young Africans this year for its Africa Code Week 2019 initiative. The skills development initiative has trained about 4.1 million African youth by far and this year hopefully it will meet its target for the additional numbers of participants. This year will be the fifth edition of ACW and will be taking place during October. Know more here: https://www.techinafrica.com/sap-africa-code-week-acw-2019-set-train-1-5-million-young-africans/?fbclid=IwAR0S1EcBMRLkBy8d2zrAvbElstB_pegTHyPIgylzRzW8sgPPAdonFfLfdHUSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-10-1603 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #12TechInAfrica – American internet entrepreneur and CEO of Twitter, Jack Patrick Dorsey is planning to visit several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia in November this year. Dorsey said that he will be spending most of his time meeting with African entrepreneurs, including Betelhem Dessie, a young Ethiopian entrepreneur and the Founder of iCog – Anyone Can Code.Know more here: https://www.techinafrica.com/twitter-ceo-visit-several-african-countries-november-indicating-meetings-entrepreneurs/Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-10-1402 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #11TechInAfrica – Mara Group has launched two first made-in-Africa smartphones – Mara X and Mara Z – as part of its efforts to support Rwanda’s ambitions to become a technology hub in the region. Both of the mobile devices apply Google’s Android operating system and cost $190 and $130, respectively. For more: https://www.techinafrica.com/two-first-made-africa-smartphones-officially-launched-rwanda/Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-10-1002 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #10TechInAfrica – The giant smartphone company Samsung is officially on-board with holographic embedded smartphones after its long-overdue 63-page patent proposal finally gets approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on September, 19th this year. The filing dates back to 2018.For more: https://www.techinafrica.com/samsung-first-smartphone-manufacturer-crossing-holographic-mines/Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-10-0302 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #9TechInAfrica – The country is in need of more women engineers, as reflected by ANAMBRA State deputy governor, Dr. Knkem Okeke. He advocated for the projection of more women’s participation in the engineering profession in Nigeria. He argued that engineering is a major in which women could thrive within it, especially when given an immense amount of support.FOR MORE: https://www.techinafrica.com/nigeria-calls-women-parcipation-engineering-field/Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-09-2703 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.11Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Jad Aizarani, CEO and Co-Founder of SmubuSmubu is a music streaming platform that aims to make African music legally and easily accessible to all users in Africa. They are determined to allow artists complete right to their music by fighting online websites that publicly allow users to download artists’ songs without any consent from the artists.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️ 2019-09-1917 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #8TechInAfrica – iphone 11: South African release date revealed. Appearing as the fervent successor of the iPhone X (which took the world by storm, in case you didn’t remember), Apple has announced iPhone 11 that boasts a triple camera system. Apple also claimed that the camera will add tons of capability without complexity—as well as an unprecedented leap of battery life along with ‘a mind‑blowing chip that doubles down on machine learning and pushes the boundaries of what a smartphone can do.FOR MORE: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http...2019-09-1802 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.10Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet José Kimpalou , Co-Founder and Managing Director of WapiMEDWapiMED SARL is a Congolese start-up (DR Congo) founded in April 2016 and based in Kinshasa. The start-up was founded by two Congolese entrepreneurs: José Zefu Kimpalou and Steve Nkashama. WapiMED is an African startup developing eHealth solutions aiming to ease access to quality healthcare in the African sub-Saharan region.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! ⚡️🎙Visit us for...2019-09-1118 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #7TechInAfrica – The South African lifestyle network created “by young people for young people”, TRACE Mobile announced earlier this week that it was launching the TRACE Troops initiative. Listen now for more details! FOR MORE: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-09-0601 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.9Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Elvis Silayo, Founder of PayChapPayChap is a smart, innovative and cashless payment platform in Tanzania. It is built around the need of Tanzanian consumer that incorporates peer to peer transactions, merchant payment services, bill payments, recharge feature and a range of other social and lifestyle feature favouring a growing network of users and retail partners in Tanzania.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️Support the show...2019-08-2917 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #6TechInAfrica – When it comes to fintech, you might be likely to think about the USA, the UK or even Europe as the centre of the world while it’s clearly Africa. This is something well known by African tech-sector entrepreneurs such as Mzi Khumalo, Sibusiso Shabalala, and Segun Adeyemi. We will now give you three reasons why fintech, the people who embrace it and the companies that create it, are the positive driving force behind change in Africa. Listen now!FOR MORE: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http://www...2019-08-2804 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.8Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Nass Aoun, CFO and Co-Founder of Flexi AfricaFlexi Africa provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods, and both handmade and non-handmade crafting supplies. The company is based on Zimbabwe, and is looking to expand to more African countries.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-08-2118 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #5TechInAfrica – Kenya has been positioned as the second most innovative country in sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa while Mauritius came in third, this is as indicated by a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization.The report ascribed Kenya’s situation to its inventive qualities, particularly the entrance to credit, and microfinance gross advances where it positions sixth on the planet.Kenya was likewise commended for utilizing development to improve social insurance, particularly the open private organizations that have brought enormous advantages.The report noticed that “Kenya has a reputation for accoun...2019-08-1702 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.7Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Uche Anisiuba, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Quadron StudiosQuadron Studios is a Nigeria-based tech company that focuses on 3D animation, visual effects, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Advertising, 2D animations, films, and post-production fields of the entertainment industry.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! ⚡️🎙Visit us for MORE here: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-08-1215 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #4TechInAfrica – As part of its efforts to youth empowerment, AirtelTigo hosted young entrepreneurs from Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana, providing them with practical experience in using technology and contribute to their communities. The young entrepreneurs paid a visit to AirtelTigo’s headquarters in Accra which was part of the Start-Up Academy program organized by JA Ghana in collaboration with Aiducation International and Swiss Re Foundation. They had a chance to meet and interacted with the Business to Business (B2B), Commercial and Human Resources teams on key topics like product development, go-to-market strategies, startup-enabled technologies, and HR policies.2019-08-0102 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.6Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Segun Olujide, the Co-founder of CyclesCycles is a bike share startup building smart communities and cities. Using smart, shared bicycles,we are looking to build healthy, productive and green communities.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️ Visit us for MORE here: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-07-2517 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #3TechInAfrica – WhatsApp and Telegram are instant messaging apps most used in the world. They enable people around the world to text chat, video chat, and share files over their networks conveniently and easily. However, Symantec’s report on these networks reveals worrying findings.According to the report, ‘Media file jacking’ flaw has affected the WhatsApp and Telegram instant apps for Android. In other words, files shared via these apps are at risk of being exposed and manipulated by ‘malicious actors’ if particular features are enabled.“It stems from the lapse in time between when media fil...2019-07-2102 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.5Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and what's just around the corner? 🚀Meet Seun Ayegbusi, the founder and CEO of CoverdorCoverdor is a fully digital insurance platform where customers can buy and manage all aspects of an insurance transaction, completely online.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️ Visit us for MORE here: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-07-1513 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #2TechInAfrica – Africa’s largest economy agreed to join a broad free trade agreement aimed at stimulating manufacturing industry across the continent. Eritrea is therefore the only African country not to be part of the trading bloc. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed this historic agreement at the African Union (AU) summit in Niger few hours ago. The agreement should stimulate regional trade and allow companies to develop and enter new markets. Manufacturing currently accounts for only about 10 per cent of the African Union’s combined GDP of $3.4 trillion, and the trade agreement could make this sector more competitive and pr...2019-07-1002 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.4Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Boi Rasmussen, the CEO of MyFoodnessMyFoodness is a food ordering App for Botswana. Whatever you crave, from any restaurant on our App, just go ahead and place an order. You can choose to pick up the order yourself or have it delivered to your door-step!Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️ Visit us for MORE here: www.techinafrica.com 2019-07-0817 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastTech In Africa - The Spotlights #1Support the show (http://www.techinafrica.com)2019-07-0503 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.3Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Collins Ceanice, The Co-Founder of Lekkify ltdLekkify ltd is a global platform connecting customers with stores from across the world. The order could ship from a variety of locations depending on the store’s location. Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️Visit us for MORE here: www.techinafrica.comSupport the show (http://www.techinafrica 2019-07-0117 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.2Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet TUYIZERE Samuel, The CEO and Founder of eJobu ltdeJobu is an online web/mobile platform which connects Freelancers, consultants, Experts, and handymans to clients who need their professional services. They are revolutionising the informal work sector in Africa with their ease to use platform.Get to know more about his journey with the company now! 🎙⚡️Visit us for MORE here: www.techinafrica.comSupport th...2019-06-2514 min

Tech In Africa - Meet the Founders PodcastMeet The Founders Ep.1Hello African Tech Junkies! Fancy an insightful podcast about the current tech and whats just around the corner? 🚀Meet Barret Nash, The Co-Founder of SafeMotosLaunched in Rwanda in 2015 SafeMotos was conceived as an Uber for African motorcycle taxis that uses telematic data to measure real time driver safety. SafeMotos is a ride hailing and on demand services platform designed specifically for urban Africa’s affluent, middle and bottom of the pyramid classes. Recognised as one of Africa’s most innovative startups, SafeMotos consolidates multiple on demand services together in one smartphone application with se...2019-05-2821 min