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Limitless Africa"Resilience is very African" - The entrepreneur moving 20,000 trucks across Africa"We're only now coming around to fully cracking what it takes to reach the African consumer."Jean-Claude Homawoo is the CEO of logistics firm Lori Systems. Founded in 2017, the company has now managed over 20,000 trucks across 12 African countries, moving goods worth more than $10 billion. Jean-Claude is an entrepreneur finding solutions to really practical problems: transport across Africa and across national borders... And that means potholes, border police, and variable road networks. Plus: Why 'Buy Now Pay Later' is key to success in Africa🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:2:51 How to tran...
2025-11-1332 min
Behind the FactsUncovering Africa’s Untold Climate StoryWhat if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling?In this episode of “Behind the Facts”, we explore how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — separating myths from facts and highlighting what global narratives often miss.Our guest, Lanre Olagunju, Editor-in-Chief of CheckClimate Africa, joins us to unpack how misinformation affects public understanding, how Africa’s climate story is framed, and why accurate, locally grounded reporting matters more than ever.From viral climate myths to overlooked realities, we dive into how the stories we tell — and...
2025-11-1025 min
Limitless AfricaHow I made it: the entrepreneur bringing refrigeration to Africa"Every Clark Kent can become Superman"Owusu Akoto is the Ghanaian entrepreneur tackling one of Africa’s most overlooked problems: cold chain logistics. In this episode of Limitless Africa, host Claude Grunitzky speak with Owusu about how his company, Freezelink, is solving food and medicine waste by building Africa’s temperature-controlled transport and storage network from the ground up. Owusu shares what African entrepreneurs need to succeed and why Africa’s uncultivated land may be its most powerful untapped asset. He also breaks down the mindset shift needed to embrace failure, build legacy, and scale solutions across...
2025-11-1015 min
Financing Africa’s FutureFSD Africa Investments driving capital in AfricaAfrica’s path to prosperity depends not only on attracting investment but on rethinking how finance itself works. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we sit down with Amos Gachuiri, Head of Investments at FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), to explore how catalytic finance is helping to reshape the continent’s economic future.
FSDAi, the investment arm of FSD Africa, deploys risk-bearing and patient capital to financial institutions and funds that can unlock sustainable, inclusive growth. From backing early-stage ventures and gender-smart funds to pioneering climate-transition and biodiversity projects, FSDAi works at the intersection of policy, innovation and in...
2025-11-0518 min
Limitless Africa"I got exactly what I wanted: my DMs full of Nigerian men" - Chris Maurice, founder of Yellow Card, Africa's most funded crypto platform"How do we continue to grow the pie for us and for everybody?"Chris Maurice runs Yellow Card, Africa's most funded cryptocurrency exchange. It operates in 20 African countries, working with approximately 30,000 businesses. This year alone, they've traded more than $3 billion dollars worth of crypto so far. He goes into what it takes to build a successful business in Africa and why there's no substitute for being on the ground.Plus: Chris's classified sections for Nigerian men.🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:2:25 An unusual start in the industry4:33 DMs ful...
2025-10-3037 min
Limitless AfricaHow crypto is making sending money cheaper in Africa"I just became obsessed with this problem"Africa is rewriting the rules of global finance, not with aid, but with code. In this episode of Limitless Africa, we unpack how crypto is changing the way millions move money across borders. From Ghana to Nigeria, people are turning to Bitcoin and stablecoins to bypass high fees, long delays, and complex banking systems. Claude Grunitzky is joined by three voices at the heart of this shift: Chris Maurice, the co-founder of Yellow Card, a crypto exchange operating in over 20 African countries; Peter Peregbakumo, a Nigerian entrepreneur who relies...
2025-10-2714 min
Limitless Africa"It's all unknown as to how big this is" - Molly Jensen, CEO of Africa's largest podcasting platform"The financial impact of African creativity is not just realized on the continent, but it's also felt in the diaspora."Molly Jensen is the CEO of Afripods, a Kenya-based podcasting platform that focuses on the African market and has more than 3,000 podcasts on its platform. She's the expert on podcasting in Africa. She tells us why media is key to the continent's development.Plus: Molly's favourite African true crime podcasts🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:1:46 All about Afripods2:55 Challenges of podcasting across the continent5:38 Podcasts VS rad...
2025-10-2328 min
Wasafiri Africa PodcastKeeping a Watchful Eye on Africa with Saeed SalahudeenSituated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Guinea is Accra, the Capital of Ghana. At one point known as The Gold Coast, Accra is inextricably linked to the devastating Trans-Atlantic Slave trade that saw one million people trafficked from its shores. Yet, testament to the resilience of her people, covering almost 226 square kilometers, Accra today is a bustling city famous for Kente cloth, vibrant markets and smart stores, juxtaposed against luxury hotels, historical sites and museums. A visit to Accra is fragrant with Africanity.*Saeed Salahudeen is a G...
2025-10-2158 min
Limitless AfricaCan Africa and America win the AI race?"Whoever controls AI controls the world."In this episode of Limitless Africa, we explore how Africa is adapting to and innovating with artificial intelligence, from flood-resistant crops to life-saving medical imaging tools. Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu speak to AI leaders on the continent who are not just training models, but training people. We meet innovators like Darlington Akogo, who is using AI to double food yields and improve health diagnostics in Ghana. We hear from Tholang Mathopa, who has already trained 4,000+ women in AI across ten African countries. And Adewale Yusuf breaks down why it’s...
2025-10-1315 min
People First Podcast I Western and Central Africa I World Bank GroupAfrica’s Pulse: Creating Jobs at Scale | People First PodcastThe People First Podcast is back for Season 4! In this first episode, we explore one of Africa's most pressing challenges with Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the World Bank Africa region. Andrew and his team have just released the Africa’s Pulse report, "Pathways to Job Creation in Africa."This conversation highlights job trends across the continent and examines opportunities to create sustainable employment for Africa’s growing working-age population.Tune in to discover the realities behind Africa’s labor market and learn how infrastructure, access to finance, and market integration are shaping the continent’s future...
2025-10-1013 min
Limitless AfricaHow to make money from your creativity in Africa"We are talking about explosively popular content, explosively sellable, bankable product."Afrobeats is topping global charts. Nollywood is Nigeria’s second largest employer. African fashion is inspiring runways from Paris to New York. But who really benefits when African creativity goes global? In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu speak to Taiye Selasi, writer and producer, and Liz Lenjo, one of East Africa’s leading entertainment lawyers. They explore how protecting intellectual property (IP) can unlock wealth for African creators, why many artists still fear fighting for their rights, and how the...
2025-10-0614 min
Limitless AfricaAdam Grant: How we can rethink Africa's hidden potential"You're a poster child for personal initiative."In this episode of Limitless Africa, Claude Grunitzky speaks with Adam Grant, bestselling author and organizational psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, about why character skills like discipline and initiative matter more than we think. They unpack surprising research from West Africa showing that entrepreneurs who develop personal initiative outperformed those with traditional training. The episode also explores the importance of failure, second chances, and how African societies can balance cultural tradition with critical thinking.Plus: What's on Adam Grant's to-don't list...
2025-09-2914 min
Limitless AfricaHow Africa is transforming video gaming"One of the greatest challenges we face as African gamers has always been the right representation."The video game industry in the United States is bigger than Hollywood and the music industry combined. But Africa? Africa is the fastest-growing gaming market in the world, six times the global average. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu meet with African gaming leaders and American investors who are betting big on the continent’s youth, talent, and mobile-first habits. From Grammy-winning rapper Nas to Silicon Valley giants like Google and Andreessen Horowitz, US ba...
2025-09-2213 min
Financing Africa’s FutureAfrican Financial Markets | Financing Africa’s Future PodcastIn this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, Evans Osano, Chief Financial Markets Officer, FSD Africa, offers his perspective on the state of African financial markets and what their evolution means for the continent’s future. The discussion explores:
The progress made in developing capital markets in Africa
The challenges that continue to hold markets back
Opportunities to strengthen Africa’s financial systems
The role of FSD Africa in deepening markets, driving innovation and expanding access to finance
Evans highlights why capital markets are critical for unlocking investment, supporting economic growth and enabling more inclusive and su...
2025-09-1823 min
Financing Africa’s FutureThe State of Carbon Markets in Africa | Financing Africa’s Future PodcastEpisode 1 | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast
In the very first episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, host Kaara Wainaina speaks with Reshma Shah, Lead, Carbon Markets, FSD Africa, about the state of carbon markets in Africa. Their discussion explores the progress made so far, the challenges that continue to limit growth and the role carbon markets can play in mobilising climate finance for the continent.
The Financing Africa’s Future podcast is produced by FSD Africa, a specialist development agency working to build and strengthen financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa. Through this series, we sha...
2025-09-1817 min
Limitless AfricaHow Africa is basketball’s next big business move"Africa is the largest talent pool on this planet for basketball."Africa is rising as a new powerhouse for global basketball — not just for talent, but for business. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu explore how the NBA and African investors are building an entire sports economy from the ground up. From the success of the Basketball Africa League to the long-term investments from NBA Africa, this is more than entertainment. It is infrastructure, opportunity, and future growth. You’ll hear from Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa Leag...
2025-09-1515 min
Limitless AfricaAnnouncing S3, Ep1: Can America First be good for Africa?“Africa does not need pity. It needs partners.”The first episode of Limitless Africa Season 3 dives into the U.S. State Department’s new commercial strategy for Africa and what it means for industries such as sports, film, music, logistics, and technology. The conversation uncovers why Africa is now seen as the world’s largest untapped market, how collaboration can spark innovation, and what it takes to turn goodwill into lasting economic impact. If you want to understand how trade, creativity, and bold thinking are shaping Africa’s future on the global stage, this is the episode to...
2025-09-0815 minBehind the FactsForeign Interference, Local Impact: How Disinformation Shapes Africa’s RealityForeign influence isn’t just political - it’s informational. In this episode of Behind the Facts, host Thipe Maelane speaks with Samba Dialimpa Badji, a research fellow and PhD candidate, about foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and its growing impact in Africa.From Russia and China to local governments, discover how disinformation is being used to sway public opinion, fuel tensions and influence policy - with real-life examples from West and Southern Africa.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals and do not necessarily refl...
2025-08-0416 min
Invest Africa InsightsNavigating U.S. - Africa Relations in Trump's Second TermOne hundred days into Donald Trump’s second term, U.S.-Africa relations stand at a critical juncture. Early signals point to a blend of unpredictability, transactional diplomacy, and shifting strategic priorities—raising pressing questions about the future of trade and investment between the two regions. While the administration has yet to articulate a coherent Africa strategy, several key developments were already shaping the landscape.Uncertainty looms over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), while diplomatic tensions with key partners such as South Africa threatens to disrupt longstanding ties. At the same time, there were earl...
2025-04-091h 02
Underdogs In AfricaEmpowering Women in Africa's Financial Future | Diana "Orry": Group Head of Cards at EcoBank | S2E1
In this inspiring and insightful episode, Barbara sits down with Orry Diana Seem, Group Head of Cards at EcoBank Transnational Incorporated, to kick off Season 2 of Underdogs in Africa. Diana shares her journey from a small village in western Kenya to becoming a leading figure in Africa’s financial industry, overseeing operations in 33 countries. Referred to by Barbara as a 'godmother' in the payments industry, Diana opens up about her childhood, the influence of her mother and grandmother, and the values that have shaped her into the strong leader she is today. They discuss the role of women in th...
2024-10-181h 27
Horn of Africa LeftistsThe State of Imperialism In the Horn of AfricaChapters: 00:00 - The Significance of Black August and the Black Radical Tradition . 02:51 - The Connection Between the Black Radical Tradition and the Struggles in the Horn of Africa 10:34 - Discarding the Fetishization of the Abyssinian Feudal Monarchy 21:17 - The Role of the Black Diaspora in the Horn of Africa 24:01 - Questioning Reformism and Involvement with Code Pink and Amnesty International 28:19 - Recognizing and Resisting the Counter-Insurgency Efforts of the State 36:36 - Rejecting Ethnocentric Rhetoric and Unity Against Imperialism37:29 - Eritrea's Engagement with Iran: Development and Security45:09...
2024-08-141h 00
Africa 4 DummiesSouth Africa Series: Foreign Policy - From Mugabe to Israel/PalestineStep into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey.
Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History Online and currently pursuing a Master's degree at Witwatersrand University in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Presidents: Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
Foreign Policy: From Mugabe to Isreal/Plestine
South African Election '24...
2024-05-3045 min
Africa's Untold StoriesIndigenous Slavery in East Africa: A Lesson on Unfamiliar SkinfolkWelcome back! We continue our exploration of slavery, this time in East Africa, where we zoom in on the practices of the Swahili, Ethiopian and Unyamwezi folk.
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Rodney, W. (1969). GOLD AND SLAVES ON THE GOLD COAST. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 10, 13–28. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41406348
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2024-04-2257 min
Africa Business of Sport PodcastE118: The Business Model Underpinning La Liga’s Expansion in Africa – Tresor PenkuIn this episode, Jabu sits down with Managing Director of LaLiga Africa, Tresor Penku, for a wide-ranging interview in which Tresor discusses LaLiga Africa’s marketing and fan engagement approach, how LaLiga Africa and LaLiga clubs effectively collaborate to support expansion in Africa, what mainly attracts LaLiga clubs to the African continent and the impact of LaLiga Africa’s women’s football initiatives in Africa.
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2024-03-1932 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 minInvest Africa InsightsInvest Africa 2024 Regional Outlooks Series - East AfricaIn 2024, Africa is set to be the second-fastest growing major region, with most countries experiencing accelerated economic growth compared to 2023. East Africa, led by Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, is poised to be at the forefront, contributing to Africa's real GDP increase from 2.6% in 2023 to 3.2%. However, political risks may rise due to elections in some major African economies.
Following prominent multilateral events in 2023, including the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, Africa's vulnerability to climate change has gained greater attention. East Africa lags in meeting its $739.4 billion regional target for climate-resilient development by 2030, impacted by factors like drought...
2024-02-0544 min
Africa 4 DummiesChina & Africa: Dragons & Lions - China slows down, Less Spending, More Capitalists, Increased Military InvolvementPart 2
In this episode we discuss big changes in Sino-African relations that shape the current political and eceonomic nature of their relationships today with Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at Centre for Africa China Studies (CACS) at the University of Johannesburg.
We touch on how China is evolving from its relationship with Africa from state-centric to a market driven one by Chinese capitalists and their tensions with African entrepreneurs.
We also talk about the post-covid context by discussing China's economic slowdown and its affect on Africa; once a characterized by non-interference in domestic aff...
2023-11-0838 min
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 minAfrica 4 DummiesChina & Africa : Dragons & Lions - History, Debt and MythsThis is a two part episode on China Africa relations.
Over the last 30 years China's presence in Africa has grown faster than ever. From providing what seemed to be an endless stream of cash in aid, loans, and infrustructure, it has now become an alternative financing arrangement to the west. This has obviously got people talking, China says they provide Africa with better options and respect Africa's sovereignty - " Win Win" as they call it.
On the other hand the west says China, with its lack of transparency and lack of democratic norms make it a...
2023-10-1435 minAfrica Business of Sport PodcastE91: #SSA – Climate Change & Sport in AfricaThis episode is part of our 3-part series focusing on the intersection of sustainability and sport on the African continent, in partnership with Sustainable Sport Africa, an organisation which seeks to transform Africa's sport ecosystem by interweaving sport and sustainability through collaboration, innovation and compelling narratives.
In the final instalment of the series, Edem and Jabu are joined by Co-Founders of Sustainable Sport Africa, Rachel A. Aron and Tristan Niesslein, to evaluate the impact of climate change on sport in Africa, the implications of extreme weather events on sports events in Africa, the unique gender-specific impacts of climate change, the...
2023-10-0938 min
Mazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 4This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
Episode Highlights:
(00:02:12) An interactive session is introduced, focusing on Open Science's various aspects, including infrastructure, ethics, and integrity. Participants are encouraged to share their views on research integrity, ethics in...
2023-09-2715 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 2This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
Episode Highlights:
(00:02:12) Ms. Joy Owango begins the session highlighting the day's topic as the Infrastructural Aspect of Open science and proceeds to welcome the first speaker of the day.
2023-09-2220 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 1This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
Episode Highlights:
(00:02:12) Participants were greeted by Ms. Joy Owango, the executive director of the Training Center in Communication, as they convened to discuss Open Science infrastructure and Open Data. The...
2023-09-1442 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 4This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023.
This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open Science dialogue workshops targeting institutional leadership in AAU member regions and universities with the objective of raising knowledge and...
2023-08-2542 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 3This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023.
This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open Science dialogue workshops targeting institutional leadership in AAU member regions and universities with the objective of raising knowledge and...
2023-08-2552 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 2This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023.
This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open Science dialogue workshops targeting institutional leadership in AAU member regions and universities with the objective of raising knowledge and...
2023-08-2440 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsFeature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 1This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023.
This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region.
The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open Science dialogue workshops targeting institutional leadership in AAU member regions and universities with the objective of raising knowledge and...
2023-08-2330 min
Africa Legal PodcastEpisode 1 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper AfricaIn this Africa Legal podcast titled Life, Lessons and Law, a new series in partnership with DLA Piper Africa, expert lawyer James Kamau chats to Tom Pearson about legal education in Africa.
Even with 30 years’ experience as a corporate and projects lawyer James Kamau, managing partner at Kenyan law firm IKM, and chair of DLA Piper Africa, still considers himself a student of human nature.
Kamau wants to share the lessons and skills that he has learned along the way with the new generation of lawyers, who would otherwise find it difficult to break out of the mould.
“I've come to r...
2023-05-1839 minAfrica Business of Sport PodcastE31: Staging Sub-Saharan Africa's First E-Prix – Iain BannerOn the back of successfully staging Sub-Saharan Africa's first Formula E event, the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix, Iain Banner - E-Movement Chairman and Co-founder - joins Edem and Jabu for a fascinating assessment of the E-Prix event and a compelling view into the future of motorsport industry in Africa.
In this episode, Iain discusses the pivotal partnership with the City of Cape Town, the role of Cape Town E-Prix's partners in delivering a world-class Formula E event, the recently launched Formula Student Africa Programme involving some of Africa's leading universities, the purpose-driven approach adopted by the E-Prix, job cr...
2023-03-0133 min
Newscast - AfricaBotswana To Host Corporate Council on Africa 2023 U.S.-Africa Business SummitCorporate Council on Africa announced that in June 2023, the Government of the Republic of Botswana will be the national host of the Corporate Council on Africa's 15th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. The Summits address all major economic sectors that are critical to the continent's development including infrastructure, ICT, health, energy, mining, manufacturing, and the creative industries. Florie Liser, President and CEO of Corporate Council on Africa says the 2023 US-Africa Business Summit will be a momentous occasion to present Africa as a strong trade and investment partner for U.S. companies and to build on what CCA anticipates...
2022-12-2000 minMazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsSN 1 EP 1 : The significance of inter-ministerial involvement in drafting Open Science policies in Africa'Open Science will happen whether you're on it or not as the world moves through an era of digitization,' affirms our guest, Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu, the Deputy- Director of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) and a Senior Researcher from the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa in the Biotechnology Platform.
In this episode, Dr. Mchunu shares her perspective on where Africa, and especially South Africa, falls on the shift toward the Open Science movement, the importance of stakeholder involvement from researchers, scientists, industries, legislators down to the ordinary citizen in drafting and implementing the science a...
2022-09-1423 min
Africa Tech NewsSouth Africa's Talk360 Raises 4m To Build Single Payment Platform For AfricaTalk360 is looking to bridge the challenge of establishing payment services as it creates a new payment platform that will integrate all available payment options across Africa. It says this product will open up businesses to the largest pool of localized payment options in Africa. The startup is also looking to expand its international calling operations across Africa after closing a $4 million seed funding round, led by HAVAÍC. Talk360 co-founder and managing director for Africa Dean Hiine told TechCrunch he anticipates great growth for its payment platform, which he says will also make it easy for i...
2022-06-0101 min
Breakfast ConnectShining A Light On Health Issues In Africa - Siby DiabiraWhile World Health Day marks the advances that medical science has made toward human longevity and improved lifestyles, Africa still lags behind the rest of the world in terms of access to healthcare.Siby Diabira, Regional Director for Proparco in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean speaks on health, particularly the health issues in Africa and the increasing need for improved access to healthcare amongst others.TranslationWelcome to the guest segment on Africa Business Radio,Hi, good afternoon. It's a pleasure as well to be with you. Right. So let's start with this...
2022-04-2915 min
Breakfast ConnectShining A Light On Health Issues In Africa - Siby DiabiraWhile World Health Day marks the advances that medical science has made toward human longevity and improved lifestyles, Africa still lags behind the rest of the world in terms of access to healthcare.Siby Diabira, Regional Director for Proparco in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean speaks on health, particularly the health issues in Africa and the increasing need for improved access to healthcare amongst others.TranslationWelcome to the guest segment on Africa Business Radio,Hi, good afternoon. It's a pleasure as well to be with you. Right. So let's start with this...
2022-04-2915 minBreakfast ConnectShining A Light On Health Issues In Africa - Siby DiabiraWhile World Health Day marks the advances that medical science has made toward human longevity and improved lifestyles, Africa still lags behind the rest of the world in terms of access to healthcare.Siby Diabira, Regional Director for Proparco in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean speaks on health, particularly the health issues in Africa and the increasing need for improved access to healthcare amongst others.TranslationWelcome to the guest segment on Africa Business Radio,Hi, good afternoon. It's a pleasure as well to be with you. Right. So let's start with this...
2022-04-2915 min
Invest Africa InsightsStimulating private investment in West Africa with Karl Littlejohn, Acting Chief of Party, USAID West Africa Trade & Investment HubThe US market remains an untapped source of capital for Africa while Africa is an untapped opportunity for American investors.
This week on Invest Africa Insights we spoke to Karl Littlejohn, Acting Chief of Party of the USAID West Africa Trade & Investment Hub, about how the the Hub plans to support up to $400 million of new private investment in the West Africa region.
For more information about the West Africa Trade & Investment Hub:
Web: https://westafricatradehub.com/
Twitter: @WestAfricaHub
Linkedin: West Africa Trade & Investment Hub
For more in...
2021-10-1428 min
Breakfast ConnectThe Challenges of Inventors In Africa - Ezekiel OlaleyeEzekiel Olaleye is a Nigerian-American inventor and the founder of Instruments of Africa (IOA). IOA is an innovative company that specializes in creating contemporary products that are inspired by Africa’s heritage. Instruments of Africa was first launched in the United States in 2016, incorporated in 2017, and was subsequently incorporated in Nigeria and United Kingdom.As the inventor and the founder of IOA, Ezekiel Olaleye has a broad background in various disciplines. First, he acquired his associate's degree in accounting, bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of Baltimore, Master of Divinity degree from Lipscomb University, and he’s on cou...
2021-08-3120 min
Breakfast ConnectThe Challenges of Inventors In Africa - Ezekiel OlaleyeEzekiel Olaleye is a Nigerian-American inventor and the founder of Instruments of Africa (IOA). IOA is an innovative company that specializes in creating contemporary products that are inspired by Africa’s heritage. Instruments of Africa was first launched in the United States in 2016, incorporated in 2017, and was subsequently incorporated in Nigeria and United Kingdom.As the inventor and the founder of IOA, Ezekiel Olaleye has a broad background in various disciplines. First, he acquired his associate's degree in accounting, bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of Baltimore, Master of Divinity degree from Lipscomb University, and he’s on cou...
2021-08-3120 minBreakfast ConnectThe Challenges of Inventors In Africa - Ezekiel OlaleyeEzekiel Olaleye is a Nigerian-American inventor and the founder of Instruments of Africa (IOA). IOA is an innovative company that specializes in creating contemporary products that are inspired by Africa’s heritage. Instruments of Africa was first launched in the United States in 2016, incorporated in 2017, and was subsequently incorporated in Nigeria and United Kingdom.As the inventor and the founder of IOA, Ezekiel Olaleye has a broad background in various disciplines. First, he acquired his associate's degree in accounting, bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of Baltimore, Master of Divinity degree from Lipscomb University, and he’s on cou...
2021-08-3120 min
Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - Episode 43 "Africa's International Law Firm" with Pascal AgboyiborA desire to build a global law firm with an African focus has propelled the growth of Asafo & Co. In this podcast the firm’s managing and founding partner, Pascal Agboyibor, speaks to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about disrupting the status quo and extending the law firm’s reach.
Asafo & Co has offices in Paris, London, Washington DC, Casablanca, Abidjan, Nairobi, Mombasa and Johannesburg with more openings on the horizon. Pascal admits he can’t rule out a presence in Japan or China and is very open to establishing new offices where there is an interest in doing business in Afric...
2021-06-1723 min
Digital AfricaEpisode #18: Africa's Cryptocurrency RevolutionOne of the biggest opportunities for cryptocurrency to attain widespread adoption is its use and adoption in Africa. The continent’s growing generation of adaptable young professionals, digital entrepreneurs, and high unemployment in many countries has caused many young people to divert from traditional sectors and explore new ways of making money.The cryptocurrency revolution has already begun, with digital currency transactions in Africa growing rapidly year on year. According to the 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are among the world leaders in peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading. Per the...
2021-06-1029 min
Digital AfricaEpisode #15: Harnessing the Power of Blockchain in Africa; from Payments to Cultural OwnershipBlockchain technology holds incredible promise in Africa. From enhancing international and domestic payment efficiency to enabling more transparent governance the technology’s application is wide and deeply impactful. This is particularly true of what blockchain can do for African culture. For centuries, African culture and identity has been appropriated and monetized often exclusively for Western benefit. However, given the capacity to introduce new systems of ownership with blockchain and how this can be used to secure ownership of African art, music, games, technology, ideas, language, and more, we could potentially see a power dynamic shift unlike an...
2021-05-2045 min
Digital AfricaEpisode #14: VC Investing in Africa, Deep Tech and the Hard Sciences with Osayi IgharoDeep tech and hard science ventures are not something typically associated with Africa. However, pioneering founders and investors are starting to create and fund companies in AI, quantum computing, genomics, and other verticals traditionally found in the US and Europe. In today’s episode, we spoke with Managing Director Osayi Igharo of Ripple VC about his deep tech investment focus in Africa, what he looks for when investing in this area, and his thoughts on the development of advanced technology in Africa. Key points in the episode:🚀 Propelling Africa to the forefront of the global...
2021-05-1329 min
Invest In The FutureEpisode 4 With Yele Bademosi - Founder Bundle Africa & Founding Partner, MicrotractionIn this episode, we speak with Yele Bademosi - founder of social cryptocurrency app Bundle Africa & founding partner of early-stage Africa-focused VC firm, Microtraction. Yele discusses his journey from medicine to technology - learning design, code, marketing and eventually venture capital. We also discuss the opportunity for crypto to transform Africa and how Yele measures startups to invest in at Microtraction. Speaking with Yele is Olabinjo Adeniran, Co-founder and Growth Partner at Futrue Africa.
Invest In The Future is a live fireside chat series by Future Africa to learn from prolific angel investors who have invested in...
2021-05-0556 min
Built In AfricaPink Codrs Africa: Mbali HlongwanePink Codrs Africa is building a network of female software developers across Africa and aims to bridge the inequality gap in tech by adding 100,000 women to the tech industry by 2030. We spoke with Mbali Hlongwane, Founder of Pink Codrs Africa, about the impact she hopes to make, moving to Johannesburg, and Pink Codrs data science program with Kaizer Chiefs.
Timestamps:
1:06: Mbali share what led him to create Pink Coders Africa
3:44: How Pink Coders Africa is upskilling women across South Africa.
5:26: Pink Codrs Africa’s data science program in collaboration with Kaizer Chiefs.
2021-02-2609 min
África do Jeito que Nunca Viu6 CIDADES INTELIGENTES DA ÁFRICAÁfrica do Jeito Que Nunca Viu apresenta: AS CIDADES MAIS INTELIGENTES DA ÁFRICA Cruzando a África hoje, novas cidades inteligentes estão sendo planejadas. As cidades devem ser sustentáveis, verdes e orientadas para as TIC. Aqui estão agora as 6 principais cidades inteligentes da África: Konza Technopolis, Quênia Konza Technology City ou Konza Technopolis é uma das próximas cidades inteligentes da África. A cidade inteligente está sendo construída na parte oriental do Quênia. A cidade vai custar muito, mas vale a pena $ 14,5 bilhões. De acordo com o site da cidade, “Konza será um centro de tecnologia sustent...
2021-01-2806 min
Africa iShare podcastTrading in Africa digital marketIn this discussion we look at several aspects around trade in Africa Digital market:
1. Africa digital market size, projected growth & future (Minute 02:57 - 7:13)
2. Who stands to benefit from the Africa digital Market? (Minute 08:00 - 12: 28)
3. Inclusion of digital trade in bilateral agreements being negotiated by Africa. (Minute 12:30 - 15:11)
3. Potential threats to MSMEs in Africa - (Minute 15: 28 - 20: 55)
4. Tax considerations on digital trade for Africa - Minute 20: 57 - 22: 50
5. Policy considerations on digital trade in Africa (Minute 23:34 - 29: 41).
Have a listen to the full discussion for a comprehensive view on t...
2021-01-2751 min
Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - Episode 31 - 'Africa, Innovation and the AfCFTA' with Christo ElsThe African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) will create the largest free trade zone in the world. For law firm Webber Wentzel this heralds a time of innovation and opportunity.
In an insights series (of podcasts and digital content), Webber Wentzel explores the impact the free trade zone will have on the continent and for intra-African business relationships.
In this kick-off conversation, Christo Els, Webber Wentzel's Senior Partner, speaks to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about his impressions of how he believes the AfCFTA will change the way Africans do business.
As global power and allegiances shift, and the impact of...
2020-12-0921 min
Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - Episode 30 - 'One Stop Solution' with DLA PiperA deep appreciation for the opportunity to work across Africa shines through in this easy-flowing podcast conversation with the team from DLA Piper.
The firm is represented in 20 countries on the continent and double that across the globe.
Understanding the nuances that come with cultural difference is what has seen it take root and grow in Africa and what saw it named International Law Firm of the Year at the 2020 African Legal Awards.
In the podcast Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson speaks to Sarah Wilson, head of marketing and business development for the Middle East and Africa and consultant, Patricia Fo...
2020-12-0131 min
Social ConscienceEntrepreneurship - A Panacea to Africa’s Development GapsThe African Development Bank said 22 percent of Africa's working-age population are starting businesses, and this is the highest entrepreneurship rate in the world. Small and Medium Enterprises are now the biggest formal employers in Sub-Saharan Africa and will undoubtedly be key in creating the 54 million jobs that Africa is expected to create by 2022. The numbers look great until one realizes that Sub-Saharan Africa also has the highest small business discontinuance rate of 8.4%. While the job creation potential is promising, it is a far cry from the demands - Africa will need 122 million new jobs by 2022. Further, only 20 percent of...
2020-11-1857 min
Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - Episode 22 - 'Say Yes More!' with Yindi GesindeThis week our podcast series moves to London for an interview with Yindi Gesinde, a partner with Baker McKenzie’s Dispute Resolution Team and a member of the Compliance and Investigations group.
Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson opens the interview by asking Yindi about her Nigerian heritage and, she explains, that while her parents left West Africa before she was born, her ties with extended family are still strong.
Much of Yindi’s compliance and investigations work focuses on Nigeria and South Africa but, she says, the outbreak of the pandemic means travelling to meet clients has become impossible - nevert...
2020-10-0119 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS01.E01 - South Africa's dark past and present with judge Edwin CameronIn this very first episode, we start our journey in South Africa. We interview the well renowned South African lawyer and retired judge from South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Judge Edwin Cameron, who is in conversation with Nangamso Kwinana of the Africa Liberal Network.
Judge Cameron gives us deep insights into South Africa's dark past and discusses the current human rights problems. Listen to his fascinating personal journey in the judiciary and his perspective of the country’s history.
If you are interested in our activities, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Simply search for "Freed...
2020-09-2143 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E01 - South Africa's dark past and present with judge Edwin CameronIn this very first episode, we start our journey in South Africa. We interview the well renowned South African lawyer and retired judge from South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Judge Edwin Cameron, who is in conversation with Nangamso Kwinana of the Africa Liberal Network.
Judge Cameron gives us deep insights into South Africa's dark past and discusses the current human rights problems. Listen to his fascinating personal journey in the judiciary and his perspective of the country’s history.
If you are interested in our activities, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Simply search for "Freed...
2020-09-2143 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E01 - South Africa's Dark Past and Present with Judge Edwin CameronIn this very first episode, we start our journey in South Africa. We interview the well renowned South African lawyer and retired judge from South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Judge Edwin Cameron, who is in conversation with Nangamso Kwinana of the Africa Liberal Network.
Judge Cameron gives us deep insights into South Africa's dark past and discusses the current human rights problems. Listen to his fascinating personal journey in the judiciary and his perspective of the country’s history.
If you are interested in our activities, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Simply search for "Freed...
2020-09-2143 minInvest Africa InsightsCreative & Cultural Industries in East Africa: Challenges and OpportunitiesFollowing the success of Invest Africa Insights' webinar examining the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) across Africa, we took a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities affecting the East Africa region, touching on importance of regional integration and community-led projects, investment opportunities within the sector and the role of the CCI sector in East Africa as a catalyst for female employment and empowerment. Thank you to all our participants for sharing their expertise: Roberta Annan, Managing Partner, Annan Capital Partners & UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for The Creative Economy, Eugene Kavuma, CEO and Co-Founder, Kampala Design Week and Wakiuru Njuguna...
2020-07-2453 minInvest Africa InsightsSustaining and Promoting UK-Africa Trade in a post-COVID WorldIn the first episode of Invest Africa’s global series, we will host a discussion of current thinking in London on how the UK can assist African countries in the fight against COVID and economic recovery. How will UK policy-makers and businesses sustain and promote trade across Africa?
Thank you to Rt. Hon. Mark Simmonds, Former Minister for Africa and Chairman of the IA Advisory Board for moderating the webinar, and to our panellists: Emma Wade-Smith OBE, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Department for International Trade, Ibukun Adebayo, Director, Co-Head Emerging Markets, London Stock Exchange Grou...
2020-06-0258 min
I Heart Africa Project PodcastI Heart Africa Project Podcast - Episode #8: Ivan Carter (Part Two)Ivan Carter has been guiding safaris all over Africa for the past 30 years. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, the importance of conservation and wildlife was instilled in Ivan from a very young age as he was able to enjoy the wild places on his doorstep. He was the youngest person ever to receive his professional guiding in Zimbabwe.
The host of the Carters War, which is the untold story of Ivan’s quest to save Africa, the worlds most wild continent.
He is a renowned wildlife expert; conservationist; television show host; wildlife photographer; among many ot...
2020-04-1030 minInvest Africa InsightsInvest Africa Insights - Francophone Africa and the Eco CurrencyFrancophone Africa boasts some of the continent’s fastest growing economies and has seen major Anglophone multinationals move into these markets. With uncertainty around the future of the Eco currency in Francophone Africa, and upcoming elections in both Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, Patrick Smith, Editor-in-Chief of The Africa Report leads the discussion with our expert panel to discuss the implications of a new currency in the region.
Thank you to our panellist: Patrick Smith, Editor-in-Chief, The Africa Report (moderator), Douty Fadiga, Partner, Deals Leader, Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa, PwC, Emmanuel Kwapong, Associate Director, Sub-Saharan Africa Economist, Stand...
2020-04-0950 min
I Heart Africa Project PodcastI Heart Africa Project Podcast - Episode #7: Shane Ross - Busting Myths and Misconceptions of traveling in Southern and East Africa.Busting Myths and Misconceptions of traveling in Southern and East Africa, with Shane Ross.
Shane Ross is an avid African traveler, who first stepped foot on the continent with a one-way ticket in 2015. He spent time outside of Cape Town where he underwent guide training, then took to traveling solo around Africa for two years, for the most part, in little red, a bright red, Suzuki Samurai.
It was during this time he began building a formidable wildlife photography portfolio, as well as undergoing guide training near Cape Town, in South Africa. Combining his love...
2020-04-032h 01
Master ClassDr Pali Lehohla is the former Statistician-General of South Africa and former head of Statistics South Africa from 2000.This week in Master Class Africa we talk to Dr Pali Lehohla is the former Statistician-General of South Africa and former head of Statistics South Africa from 2000 – 2017. And in the main we will be looking at the following talking points: • His turner as Statistician General • How he fell in-love with numbers• Look at the latest stats and decode, especially youth unemployment • Funding model of Stats SA Pali Lehohla is the former Statistician-General of South Africa and former head of Statistics South Africa from 2000 – 2017. He served the orgnisation from 1982. In addition he held a number of positions...
2020-02-2840 min
Africa Business NewsSustainable and Scalable Innovation for AfricaInnovation in AfricaHere, we intend to look at the current innovation blocks and how incorporating the concepts of viability, sustainability, and scalability into the entire journey of innovation, from ideation to actualization, we can begin to leave a greater impact onto communities across Africa. What innovation blocks are running in Africa?For Africa there are three critical players and funnels that form the current innovation ecosystem:1.Institutions of higher learning - universities, colleges, etc.2.Incubators, co-working spaces, and hubs – the home of startups3.Local enterprises – successful startups in the ecosystem
2020-02-1800 min
Africa Emerging with TutuEpisode 010 - Kemi Arosanyin: Director Africa Trade Expansion Program at World Trade Center MiamiWelcome to episode 10 the of Africa Emerging Podcast, my guest on the show today is Kemi Arosanyin she is an International trade development specialist working as the Director for Africa Trade Expansion programme World Trade Center Miami in charge of outreach to 48 countries in sub-Sahara Africa. The world trade center Miami is a member of WTC association with global headquarters in New York part of global network of the over 300 world trade centers across 90 countries globally, promoting 2 way trade between the west and other global market, facilitating market access, provide trade assistance, advocate for trade, support SME to come...
2019-09-0134 min
General Podcast13th Annual Africa Young Graduates and Scholars conference gets underway in JohannesburgEmerging scholars from different parts of Africa are meeting in South Africa for the 13th annual Africa Young Graduates and Scholars conference at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park Kingsway .Taking place under the theme, Youth Development in Africa: Challenges, Solutions and the Way Forward, the AYGS 2019 Conference, co-hosted this year by the Africa Institute of South Africa in the HSRC and the Division for Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg, will explore youth development challenges in Africa based on solicited scholarly papers from emerging academics and researchers from the continent. Participants include young academics from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania...
2019-03-2003 min
IJERE AfricaTHE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY IN AFRICA.We have noticed an influx of international beauty brands making their way into Africa and establishing themselves in the market. On this episode of Ijere Africa, we explore the business side of the beauty industry in Africa. We have Nkem Itulu-Diegwu a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur who is taking her business to Southern Africa. She shares her journey from being a model to owning her own beauty and fashion business. She also shares some tips on establishing yourself in different countries remotely. We then share with you the opportunities currently available in the beauty industry in Africa. All these multinationals are...
2018-09-0659 min
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This Is Africa #56Finally, Woza - This is Africa by Chabwera Banda is back with the latest African Jamz for 2018. Woza
Playlist
Zion - No wahala (Nigeria)
Magic System - 1er gaou (Côte d'Ivoire)
Pryshon - Usiku na mchana (Kenya)
Michael Ross - Crazy Love (Uganda)
Sheebah & Bruce Melody - Embeera (Uganda)
Mumbi - Yours (Tanzania)
Chameleone - Mateeka (Uganda)
Mbosso - Nimekuzeoa (Tanzania)
Ziqo & Denny Og - Tocador (Mocambique)
C-Key feat Mr. Kuka - Você Nandzika (Mocambique)
Kusta Faya feat Michel Cypriano - Funny Girl (Mocambique)
Alamar Gz - Digital (Mocambique)
Rivas feat Mr Rhino - Mastyle (Mocambique)
Bizizi feat Distruction Bo...
2018-09-051h 59
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...
2018-06-2956 min
Africa Business NewsThe Implications of Africa's Single Aviation Market on Immigration/Travel - Khehla MiyaAbout Three decades the concept of single aviation market was first proposed by the then 54-member African countries.
Earlier this year 2018, during the first AU General Assembly in 2018, 23 African states, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, have launched a single aviation market in a bid to boost connectivity, reduce fares and stimulate economic growth on a continent widely considered the most expensive and inconvenient to fly around.
The first phase of the Single African Air Transport Market which officials hope it will eventually replicate the European or Asian Common Aviation Area, which allows airlines from member states to fly between...
2018-03-1000 min
SME Master ClassAfrica's Single Aviation Policy - Implications on Immigration Pt 1About Three decades the concept of single aviation market was first proposed by the then 54-member African countries.Earlier this year 2018, during the first AU General Assembly in 2018, 23 African states, including South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, have launched a single aviation market in a bid to boost connectivity, reduce fares and stimulate economic growth on a continent widely considered the most expensive and inconvenient to fly around.This is one of the major moves towards achieving the ambitious Agenda 2064 which is tagged ‘The Africa We want’ The Africa We Want; A Shared Strategic Framework for Inclusive Grow...
2018-03-021h 31
SME Master ClassAfrica's Tourism/Travel Industry Is Ready For An Explosive GrowthExplore Africa provides high-level insights into the current landscape of the Travel/Tourism Industry in Africa; We engage professionals, industry stakeholders, tourism practitioners, regulatory organization etc on the current Trend on the business of travel/tourism in Africa; identifying Trends from the South to the East and West and also discuss some of the current challenges across the different region.By 2020, it is expected that 1.5 billion international trips will be taken - World Travel Market Africa 2017Travel into Africa for business and leisure is on the rise, with 39 million inbound trips expected annually in Africa by 2020 - Wo...
2018-02-071h 30
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This is Africa # 54The big Woza - This is Africa recap of the hottest African Tunes from 2017....Plent international guests and Chabwera Banda listening back to the hottest Jamz from the mother continent....
Woza
Playlist
Burna Boy – We on (Nigeria)
*Triplet*
Kwame Eugene – Angela (Ghana)
Brian Nadra – Leo (Kenya)
Sauti Sol – Friendzone (Kenya)
Bebe Cool feat Tay Grin – One more touch (Uganda/ Malawi)
Eddy Kenzo feat Triplet Ghetto Kids – Yassolo (Uganda)
*Kid Gringo*
Latinum – Amanya Gange (Uganda)
SuunSound – No Lie (Uganda)
*Tunetrader*
Del B feat Timaya & Runtown – Die for yuh whine (Nigeria)
*DJ Beatzeps*
Demarco feat Akon & Runtown – No wahala (Jamaica/ Senegal/ Nigeria)
Ding Dong – Lebeh le...
2018-01-312h 28
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This is Africa #52This is the 52nd episode of "Woza - This is Africa" by Chabwera Banda. It features new Bantu Beatz, African Dancehall, new House music from South Africa, new Naija music, a Medikal "Disturbation" snippet and many more...Just listen back and enjoy. Woza
The show was first aired at Radio Blau in October 2017.
Playlist
Medikal – Beautiful Africa (Ghana)
Ykee Benda – Superman (Uganda)
WCB Artists – Zilipendwa (Tanzania)
Femi One feat Kristoff, Fena Gitu, Timmy – Tippy Toe (Kenya)
B2c feat Eddy Kenzo – Kapande (Uganda)
Bebe Cool feat Tay Grin – One more touch (Uganda/ Malawi)
Eddy Kenzo feat Triplets Ghetto Kids – Yassolo (Uganda)
4Pano...
2017-10-291h 58
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This is Africa #51Finally Woza - This is Africa by Chabwera Banda is back. This is the very first episode aired from Lilongwe, Malawi, in a rather improvised studio ;). Nevertheless, let the music talk for itself.
Playlist
Mr. Eazi – Accra to Lagos (Nigeria)
Phyno – So far so good (Nigeria)
Jire – International Mama (Nigeria)
Tekno – Samantha (Nigeria)
Wizkid feat Chris Brown – African Bad Gyal (Nigeria / USA)
Tiwa Savage – All over (Nigeria)
Wizkid feat Bucie - All for love (Nigeria/ South Africa)
Fally Ipupa feat Wizkid – Yakuza (DR Congo/ Nigeria)
Sugarboy – Love you (Nigeria)
Sugarboy – Stunt Gidi (Nigeria)
Sugarboy – Bar Man (Nigeria)
Sugarboy feat Kiss Daniel – Kilamity (N...
2017-08-121h 59
Podcast 7Beatrice Achaleke’s Africa For Smart KidsToday, we first give you a summary of Africa and the world. Africa is a vast continent full of untold stories most of which will surprise and fascinate young and old if told. The truth is that a great majority of people including Africans themselves, hardly really know the continent they call home. The Beatrice Achaleke’s brand new book series “Africa For Smart Kids” is out to change this reality. Africa is not only vast but extremely diverse, from North to South in terms of its ethnicity, cultures, number of languages spoken, geography, history and extremely diverse. With a tota...
2017-05-1940 min
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This Is Africa #5050th episode of Woza - This is Africa by Chabwera Banda at Radio Blau. This show is tagged " from the past to the future" "From Naija to Malawi". The show features some of Chabwera's all time favorites from Malawi, Zambia and Nigeria plus brandnew joints from Africa. This is the last episode aired from Abuja, Nigeria....
Playlist
Dully Sykes – Hi (Tanzania)
Bracket – Gossip (Nigeria)
Faze – Originality (Nigeria)
P-Square – Oga Ploice (Nigeria)
Jesse Jagz – Nobody test me (Nigeria)
Sound Sultan – Ole (Nigeria)
Ice Prince – Juju
Faze – Loving you everyday (Nigeria)
General Ozzy – Potential (Zambia)
The Third – Charger (Zambia)
Baska – Nafuti Nafuti (Zambia)
Petersen feat...
2017-04-231h 59
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This is Africa #4949th episode of Woza - This is Africa with your man CHabwera Banda, live and direct from Abuja, Nigeria, and with some fresh tunes for 2017. Tune in. Woza
Playlist
Lumino feat Mohombi, Diamond Platnumz, Franko – Rockonolo remix (Tanzania/ DR Congo)
Mr Eazi – Leg over (Nigeria)
Wizkid – Daddy Yo (Nigeria)
Wizkid feat Drake – Come closer (Nigeria/ Canada)
Runtown – Mad over you (Nigeria)
Korede Bello feat Kelly Rowland – Do like that remix (Nigeria/ USA)
Vybz Kartel feat Wizkid – Wine to the top (Jamaica/ Nigeria)
Ben Pol feat Mr Eazi – Phone (Tanzania/ Nigeria)
Brian Nadra – Leo (Kenya)
Black Dog feat Mr Poppa – Chi Maggie (Zambia)
Volt...
2017-03-192h 11
Woza - This is AfricaWoza - This is Africa #48Like always, the first show of a new year is a big review of the just ended year. Chabwera Banda and his guests are looking back to the best African tune of 2016. Woza
Playlist
Wizkid – Daddy Yo (Nigeria)
Roberto feat General Ozzy & Reekado Banks – Dreams (Zambia/Nigeria)
Killer T – Takangodaropro(Zimbabwe)
Landlord feat PiLAto – Stupid Mood (Zambia)
Redsan – Not Normal (Uganda)
Michael Ross – Show me your dance (Uganda)
Timaya – Bang Bang (Nigeria)
Burna Boy – Pree me (Nigeria)
Reekado Banks – Problem (Nigeria)
Maleek Berry – Kontrol (Nigeria)
Tekno – Where (Nigeria)
Tekno – Pana (Nigeria)
Eugy feat Mr Eazi – Dance for me (Ghana/ Nigeria)
Tiwa Sawage feat Wizkid –...
2017-01-222h 25