Best Best Countries To Do Business In Africa Podcasts (2025)

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Education for Economic Resilience: What It Takes to Build Lasting Education Systems in Africa with Dr Samuel Kembou 41:47

9d ago41:47

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Episode 176 with Dr Samuel Kembou, Global Co-Lead for Learning and Evidence at the Jacobs Foundation, a Swiss-based philanthropy advancing the learning and development of children worldwide. With a presence in Africa for over 35 years, the Foundation is known for its long-term commitment to strengthening education systems through rigorous research,…

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The Future of Farming: Using Tech, Finance, and Human Networks To Connect African Farmers to Global Markets with Desmond Koney 44:05

16d ago44:05

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Episode 175 with Desmond Koney, CEO and Founder of Complete Farmer, a Ghanaian agritech company which empowers African farmers to conduct their work in a much more sustainable and profitable way. Complete Farmer provides farmers with AI and data-driven technology to allow for "precision agriculture" so farmers can optimise their resources. The plat…

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Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, Maya Azucena drops by for an inspiring conversation 49:50

16d ago49:50

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Maya Azucena is an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, and is a Cultural Ambassador with a focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and U.S. State Department to countries such as China, Tanzania, Suriname, India, Sri Lanka, Haiti a…

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Generational Wealth: How African Families Are Navigating Wealth, Succession and Investment Across Africa with Faizal Bhana and Claire Machin 38:06

23d ago38:06

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Episode 174 with Faizal Bhana and Claire Machin, who are recognised voices in global finance and private wealth, working at the forefront of family governance, cross-border investment, and wealth structuring. Faizal serves as the director for the Middle East, Africa, and India at Jersey Finance, while Claire is the group director and head of privat…

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Back to back Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Mediterranean cruises - a month at sea, making waves. 19:41

23d ago19:41

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It was a long one. I was contracted as a Luminary to provide 10 educational talks about various travel subjects. My voice survived, barely. Places visited: Bermuda Azores Lisbon Cartegena Valencia Mallorca Crete Rhodes Kusadasi Milos Athens This is a brief trip report, from my current time zone to a place 7 hours ahead. Then the long flight home, t…

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Africa’s Biodiversity Economy: Transforming Conservation Into Economic Growth and Sustainable Development with Edwin Tambara 55:21

30d ago55:21

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Episode 173 with Edwin Tambara, Director of Global Leadership at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). Edwin shares AWF’s groundbreaking approach to the biodiversity economy, an innovative model that integrates conservation and economic development, driving both environmental preservation and community prosperity. AWF has played a pivotal role in …

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Expanding Financial Access: Building a Marketplace for Agrocommodity Trade and Export in Nigeria with Abiola Jimoh 38:54

1M ago38:54

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Episode 172 with Abiola Jimoh, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of XchangeBox, the company behind PayRep, a platform supporting payments, collections, and access to financial products for SMEs, farmers, and traders across Nigeria. XchangeBox focuses on improving access to financial services for underserved communities through its PayRep platform. By offering …

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AI and Solar: Why Financing Is the Missing Piece in Africa’s Clean Energy Puzzle with Dami Olawoye 31:35

1M ago31:35

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Episode #171 with Dami Olawoye, CEO of Rivy (formerly Payhippo) and leader in renewable energy financing across Africa. Dami Olawoye is at the forefront of making clean energy accessible across Africa through Rivy, an AI-powered lender focused on enabling homes and businesses to switch to solar power. With Rivy’s recent rebrand and a $4M pre-Series…

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From Dakar to Abidjan: Investing in Women Entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa with Stephanie Sarr Dioh 38:50

2M ago38:50

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Episode #170 with Stephanie Sarr Dioh, Tech and Finance Business Leader, Gender Lens Investor and Board Executive at Women’s Investment Club (WIC). Stephanie SARR is driving inclusive economic transformation in West Africa through her pioneering work with WIC Capital, the first investment fund in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire dedicated exclusively to s…

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How to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency in Africa Through Product Digital Identity Management with Dare Odumade 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Episode #169 with Dare Odumade, CEO of Chekkit Technologies and contributor to the recently published book Thrive: Mastering E-commerce the African Way published by the Africa Retail Academy at Lagos Business School. Dare Odumade is at the forefront of supply chain innovation in Africa through his work with Chekkit Technologies, a company on a miss…

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The Structural Changes Required To Build Resilient Diagnostics and Healthcare Systems in Africa with Dr Allan Pamba 44:34

2M ago44:34

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Episode #168 with Dr Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President at Roche Diagnostics. Dr Allan Pamba is a global health leader and seasoned executive at the forefront of transforming healthcare systems through innovation, access, and sustainability. As Executive Vice President at Roche Diagnostics, the world’s largest biotech company and a global pionee…

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Why the West Isn’t Always Best: How Afro-Optimism Can Redefine African Succes with Adeolu Adewumi-Zer 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Episode #167 with Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, who is a seasoned strategist, business leader, and author of the recently published book "Afro-Optimism Unleashed: Scaling African Excellence to the Global Stage Adeolu Adewumi-Zer is at the forefront of redefining Africa’s business narrative through her transformative SCALE framework and deep-rooted belief in …

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Trina Phillips is traveling throughout the great continent of Africa. Listen to her astonishing adventure. 33:09

2M ago33:09

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Trina is a GenX adventurer, solo traveling across Africa. Currently, she is traveling overland from Ghana to Namibia, exploring each country as she goes, then around South Africa, then up the east coast towards Turkey. In 2017, Trina and her husband sold everything and set off to travel the world. He was losing his vision and she wanted him to see …

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AI and Agriculture: Using AI To Provide Quick and Effective Advice to Farmers with Dr William Derban 48:24

3M ago48:24

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Episode #166 with Dr William Derban, Head of Programs and Partnerships at the Digital Innovations Group for Opportunity International, defining technical standards, developing business strategy, and negotiating collaborations across mobile money, mobile/cell-phone banking, and agent banking. Opportunity International is at the forefront of leveragi…

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Near Misses and Risky Endeavors during travel by The Travel Addict 16:12

3M ago16:12

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By Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)

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Increasing Japan-Africa Business Opportunities Through AI & Technology with Bernard Laurendeau 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

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Episode 165 with Bernard Laurendeau, who is Managing Director of Enkopa Lab, which is at the forefront of driving successful Japan-Africa investments by leveraging AI and technology. With a focus on market diversification, the firm helps Japanese companies navigate Africa's complex business landscape. Enkopa Lab on driving successful Japan-Africa i…

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Made in Africa, for Africa: How Ener-G-Africa Locally Manufactures Affordable Energy Solutions with André Moolman 26:22

3M ago26:22

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Episode 164 with André Moolman, CEO of Ener-G-Africa (EGA), a renewable energy company dedicated to expanding access to affordable solar power across the continent. With a focus on low-income households and small businesses, EGA is tackling Africa’s energy challenges through innovative, cost-effective solutions that go beyond electricity, driving e…

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Still on the Adventure Travel Bucket List 15:26

3M ago15:26

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Here is my "current "To Do List" for adventure travel, otherwise known as a Bucket List. Will I get through the list before I am told that I will have to stay at home for the rest of my life? A horrible thought it is. There are so many wonderful places on our planet and I rather be traveling to experience them than listening to all of the bad news …

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Culture, Creativity & Community: How The Africa Centre Has Built a Home for African Heritage in the UK Since 1964 With Olu Alake 56:21

3M ago56:21

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Episode 163 with Olu Alake, CEO of The Africa Centre, a cultural institution dedicated to celebrating and amplifying African and diaspora heritage. Since its founding in 1964, The Africa Centre has been a vibrant space for intellectual exchange, artistic expression, and community-building, evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the African diaspora …

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Ralph Velasco is a busy man. Travel Photographer, Tour Organizer, Author, and lots more. Hear his story. 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Since 2008, Ralph Velasco has been a full-time travel photographer and international tour organizer, having created and led over 120 international tours (all 5-star rated) in well over 30 countries on 7 continents (plus over 100 domestic tours in the U.S.). He has been location-independent for 11+ years and traditionally spends anywhere from 8 - 9 …

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Inside the Business of Afrobeats: International Festivals, Culture & Global Influence with Adesegun Adeosun (SMADE) 41:28

4M ago41:28

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Episode 162 with Adesegun Adeosun (SMADE), CEO of SMADE Entertainment, Europe's leading Afrobeats music, live entertainment, and lifestyle promotions company. Since its inception, SMADE Entertainment has successfully planned, organized, and delivered some of the biggest Afrobeats concerts and festivals across the UK, Africa, and Europe. Their event…

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How Scotland and Africa Can Do More Business Together: Challenges & Opportunities with Frazer Lang 34:16

4M ago34:16

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Episode 161 with Frazer Lang, CEO of the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA), an organisation dedicated to promoting trade, investment, and business collaboration between Scotland and African nations. With a focus on tangible commercial outputs, SABA bridges the gap between African governments and Scottish businesses, making it easier for b…

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Globe-trotter Paul Neville tells epic stories from 120+ countries, Peace Corps adventures, and wild backpacking wisdom 41:14

4M ago41:14

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Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds. Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing…

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Profit, Impact, and Growth: An Investment Model That Turns Small Farmers into High-Growth Agribusinesses with Luni Libes 48:38

4M ago48:38

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Episode 160 with Luni Libes, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and impact-driven venture builder. Luni is the founder and CEO of Africa Eats, an innovative investment company tackling food insecurity and poverty across Africa by scaling profitable, for-profit agribusinesses. He also leads SEMX, a groundbreaking initiative unlocking public capital ma…

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Incubation and Innovation: Shaping Gambia’s Business Landscape by Nurturing Young Innovators with Boubacar Demba Coly 47:25

4M ago47:25

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Episode 159 with Boubacar Demba Coly, who is an inspiring ecosystem builder, business and entrepreneurship coach, and tech conceptor who is leading change in Gambia’s startup scene. As the project manager of the Gambia Tech Project, Boubacar is at the forefront of creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs and enabling a thriving tech ecosystem…

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Alternative VC Investing: Building Stronger Last-Mile Ecosystems to Drive Startup Growth in Africa with David Ogundeko 57:11

4M ago57:11

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Episode 158 with David Ogundeko, a poet, entrepreneur, and venture steward. David is the founder and CEO of Funema, a last-mile, impact-driven, alternative investment company with a presence in Pennsylvania, Lagos, and Cape Town. Funema is an impact venture building company investing cash-in-kind, providing a combination of capital and venture-buil…

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Family, Technology, and Inclusion: How a Tunisian Online Accelerator is Empowering Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Talent with Sonia and Nour Nasfi 36:39

5M ago36:39

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Episode 157, with Sonia Kherigi Nasfi and Nour El Imane Nasfi Founders of Deaf Square, which is an online career accelerator dedicated to bridging the gap between talented individuals who are hard of hearing and forward-thinking employers. They help hard of hearing people access high-quality education in the tech field, and job opportunities in lea…

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Women, Wealth, and Impact: How Africa’s Largest Gender Lens Fund Directs Capital with Yewande Adewusi 43:22

5M ago43:22

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Episode 156, with Yewande Adewusi, a visionary strategist and dynamic leader, currently the Chief Operating Officer and Operating Principal at Alitheia Capital. With a keen eye for market trends and a proven track record in driving strategy, business development and operational excellence, she spearheads the firm's operations, steering value creati…

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Arias WebsterBerry - Digital Marketing Expert with some great travel stories 38:32

5M ago38:32

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Arias’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in overcoming profound adversity. Raised by a single mother who worked two full-time jobs and a father who struggled with drug addiction, Arias experienced homelessness and instability, living in over 12 different places before turning 18. Nowadays, as a digital marketing expert, he helps people build busin…

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Streamlining Payouts, Managing Global Expenses, Automating Finances, and Driving Revenue Growth for African Businesses with Dr Austin Okpagu 46:20

5M ago46:20

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Episode 155, we speak with Dr. Austin Okpagu, the Country Manager for Nigeria at VertoFX. Dr. Okpagu joined VertoFX in June after an impressive tenure at JumiaPay, where he spent nearly four years driving business growth and expanding partnerships, culminating in his role as Managing Director for West Africa. His extensive experience in the payment…

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A History of Western Ignorance: Why We Need to Think Differently About African Economics - Africonomics with Bronwen Everill 48:36

5M ago48:36

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Episode 154 with Bronwen Everill who was a fellow of Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge from 2015 and was the Director of Cambridge’s Centre of African Studies. In August, she joined the faculty of the Princeton Writing Program. She is a visiting fellow at the Laboratory for the Economics of Africa’s Past, in the Department of Econom…

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Powering Congo: Using Recycled Materials to Create Cutting-Edge Battery Technology for Businesses and Households with Benedict Owanga 34:50

6M ago34:50

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Episode 153 with Benedict Owanga, who is powering Congo with Cutting-Edge Battery Technology. He is the founder of Owanga Solar, a pioneering company delivering clean energy solutions to energy-deprived regions. Through innovative use of recycled batteries and plastic, Benedict is transforming how electricity is accessed in the Congo. Discover how …

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Extreme trekking by Miles Spencer - 1,100 miles through the deserts in Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria and still alive to talk about it 43:51

6M ago43:51

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When you're ready for a good story, Miles Spencer has one. He trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria based on the history of TE Lawrence. He wrote "A Line in the Sand", a recent Amazon bestseller on Middle East history and modern humanity .. with recipes! After listening to this podcast, you will be wondering how…

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How Africa’s Largest Tech Merger Could Fuel Groundbreaking Expansion From E-commerce to B2B Digital Services Platform with Daniel YU 40:28

6M ago40:28

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Episode 152 with Daniel Yu, who is the Founder & CEO of Wasoko and Co-CEO of their new merger with MaxAB. African B2B e-commerce pioneers Wasoko and MaxAB have recently completed the continent’s largest-ever tech merger following the signing of preliminary terms in Q4 2023. Conducted as an all-stock transaction, the deal establishes a truly Pan-Afr…

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Innovation, Leadership, and Technology: Canon’s Journey and Strategy for Africa with Somesh Adukia 41:19

6M ago41:19

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Episode 150 with Somesh Adukia, Managing Director of Canon Central and North Africa. Canon, renowned as the world’s leading imaging company, was established in 1937. Over its 85-year history, Canon’s relentless drive for innovation has positioned it at the forefront of imaging excellence. The company is committed to strategic investments and seizin…

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Closing Africa’s Insurance Gap: Using an Agent-Driven Model to Transform How Insurance Is Sold in Africa With Jihan Abass 34:21

6M ago34:21

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Episode 150 with Jihan Abass, who is CEO and Founder of Lami, which is an insurance as a service platform that digitises the entire insurance process and allows users to create and distribute digital insurance products in record time. As one of the first female African founders to secure $5.5 million in funding for her startup, Jihan's journey is n…

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Why Ethiopia? How Dodai Is Building Affordable, High-Speed Electric Motorcycles in Ethiopia with Yuma Sasaki 52:29

7M ago52:29

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Episode 149 with Yuma Sasaki, CEO and founder of Dodai, a groundbreaking e-mobility firm revolutionising transportation in East Africa. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dodai Manufacturing PLC is assembling and selling high-speed, affordable electric motorcycles equipped with long-lasting lithium batteries. Yuma shares how Dodai is making e-mobility…

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Infrastructure That Lasts: Creating Lasting Value by Redefining Project Delivery in Africa with Emeka Obiwulu 44:40

7M ago44:40

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Episode 148 with Emeka Obiwulu, Founder & CEO of The Offshore Lab (TOL). With over two decades of global experience in engineering and project delivery, Emeka has led impactful projects across continents, emphasising sustainable, community-driven solutions that prioritise local engagement and long-term growth. At The Offshore Lab, Emeka focuses on …

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Teacher & Traveler - Trisha DePasquale is educating school children about the World. Definitely the right thing to do. 34:44

7M ago34:44

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Trisha DePasquale is an early childhood educator and has been for more than 17 years and is also a world traveler. Teaching kids about the world has been a love of hers throughout her entire teaching career. Providing teachers with resources to bring the world to their classrooms has become her passion. She created Passport Adventures and American …

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Policy, Growth, and Advancing Implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade in Nigeria with Prachi Agarwal and Alberto Lemma 43:31

7M ago43:31

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Episode 147 with Prachi Agarwal and Alberto Lemma, who are both Research Fellows at the International Economic Development Group at ODI. They came on the podcast to discuss their latest report, "Advancing Implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade in Nigeria", which explores the transformative potential of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital…

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Simon Yeats' wild life of travel - Near death experiences, muggings, bungee jumping, and other not so scary stuff 47:33

7M ago47:33

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Simon Yeats has 3 distinct sides to his life. His funny side, his serious side and his dark side. In each case, his experiences are unique. Funny Side: Birth by Fire in his travel escapades around the world and then writing books to tell all. How to maybe avoid mistakes and survive. Serious Side: Helping people walk again and bringing some back to …

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Building Digital Trust: How Pawapass Is Addressing Online Verification and Cybersecurity Issues for African Businesses with Sylvia Brune 42:35

7M ago42:35

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Episode 146 with Sylvia Brune who is CEO of pawaPass, a platform making it possible for millions of people in Africa to access services and opportunities without the need for a government-issued ID. With over 50% of people in Africa lacking valid identification, pawaPass offers an inclusive and secure solution to verify users online, enabling them …

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How music might remind us about travel experiences. A few examples from yours truly. 17:21

7M ago17:21

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Yes, it is very true. Music, whether it is rock, motown, classical, opera, reggae, and many others, can take you back to a certain moment in time where you may have been traveling or experiencing something, somewhere in the world. In other words, you could be listening to a piece of music, and think, I remember this song when I was....... Listening…

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The Importance of African Entrepreneurship in the New Scramble for Africa: Insights From Parminder Vir OBE 48:05

8M ago48:05

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Episode 145 with Parminder Vir OBE, a commercially focused executive with a distinguished career spanning entrepreneurship, media, and business development. Awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth for her contributions to broadcasting and film, Parminder has made a significant impact on the global stage. As the former CEO of the …

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Grassroots to Global: How the Global Startup Awards Africa Is Promoting and Enabling Innovation Across Startup Nations with Jo Griffiths 42:23

8M ago42:23

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Episode 144 with Jo Griffiths, a visionary global strategist and entrepreneur who works at the crossroads of tech startups, major corporations, government, academia, and investors. As the Co-Founder and CEO of The Global Startup Awards Africa, the largest independent international startup awards platform, Jo has successfully launched groundbreaking…

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Innovating Healthcare in Africa: The Journey to Building Smart Clinics Across Africa With Isidore Kpotufe 51:43

8M ago51:43

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Episode 143 with Isidore Kpotufe, founder of Rivia, a network of smart clinics redefining the healthcare experience across Africa. Rivia offers a "WOW" experience for both in-person and virtual care by leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver personalised healthcare, convenience, and broaden access to primary care services on the continent. Is…

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2024 International Impact Book Award Winner - Religion, Spirituality and the Way of Life in the Himalayas 16:48

8M ago16:48

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Many thanks to the International Impact Book Awards organization for this award in the "Adventure" category. You can read it or listen to it (ebook, paperback, hard cover, audible). It is all about my escapades to: Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar Sacred places they maybe, but being in the Hiamlayan Mountain region is something really special and e…

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Connecting the Continent: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations to Increasing Internet Connectivity in Africa with Diseye Isoun 38:54

8M ago38:54

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Episode 142 with Diseye Isoun who is a recognised authority in African broadband development, focusing on expanding internet access, connectivity, and stakeholder engagement across the continent. With extensive experience in the sector, he has a deep understanding of how broadband access drives technological innovation, economic development, educat…

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Discover. Travel. Transform. How Nina Zapala found her true self by letting her inner guide be her travel guide 39:18

8M ago39:18

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Nina Zapala ia a certified Myers-Briggs® instructor, and an award winning hospitality professional. How do we become who we are meant to be? Listen to ZIna explain how. Her own 7-year life tsunami taught her how to become who she was meant to be; a teacher of spiritual personality. It's her life calling. She talks abbout tips, tools and theories sh…

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