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The TechAfrica News Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with the leaders and innovators driving Africa’s Digital Transformation. We focus on the core forces reshaping the continent: connectivity and infrastructure, emerging technologies, digital health, financial inclusion, and the evolving tech ecosystem. Each episode offers clear-eyed insights into the breakthroughs and challenges defining Africa’s digital landscape. Expect candid discussions, expert analysis, and real stories that r ...
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EP.08 | Reinventing Africa: Accenture on AI, Access, and the Urgency to Transform
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In this episode of the TechAfrica News Podcast, Chief Editor and Founder, Akim Benamara, sits down with Nitesh Marcel Singh, Managing Director for Communications, Media, and Technology at Accenture, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of digital transformation across the continent. With over 20 years in telecom and technology, Singh brings …
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EP.07 | Africa CDC’s Continental Vision — Health Tech for 1.4 Billion People
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In this episode of the TechAfrica News Podcast, Chief Editor and Founder, Akim Benamara sits down with Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Chief Digital Advisor at Africa CDC, for an eye-opening conversation on health tech’s role in shaping Africa’s digital future. With deep roots in both medicine and technology, Nsengimana offers a timely perspective on how…
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EP.06 | G20 TechSprint 2025 & The South African Reserve Bank on Regulation and Innovation
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In this episode of the TechAfrica News Podcast, Chief Editor and Founder, Akim Benamara sits down with Lyle Horsley, Head of Fintech at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), to unpack South Africa’s leadership in the G20 TechSprint 2025—and what it means for digital finance across the continent. As co-host with the Bank for International Settlemen…
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EP.05 | GSMA’s Angela Wamola on Africa’s Path to Inclusive Connectivity
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In this episode of the TechAfrica News Podcast, Chief Editor and Founder, Akim Benamara, sits down with Angela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at the GSMA, for an insightful conversation on where Africa is, where it's headed, and what it will take to unlock its full digital potential. Africa stands at a pivotal point in its digital journey. With…
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EP.04 | Ralph Mupita on MTN’s Playbook: AI, Fintech, and the Race to Connect Africa
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In this episode, Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, joins TechAfrica News’ Chief Editor and Founder, Akim Benamara for a candid conversation on the evolving role of telecoms in shaping Africa’s digital economy. Africa’s digital growth goes beyond connectivity—it's a complex journey marked by economic challenges, fragmented regulations, a…
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EP.03 | Jorge Mendes on Cell C’s Strategy for a Sustainable, Customer-Centric Future
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In this episode, Jorge Mendes, CEO of Cell C, speaks with Akim Benamara, Chief Editor and Founder of TechAfrica News, about the company’s ambitious turnaround plan. In an industry marked by rapid technological change and fierce competition, South Africa’s telecom sector faces complex challenges—from constrained cash flows to the persistent digital …
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EP.02 | Lacina Koné on AI, Connectivity and why Africa must lead itself
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In this episode, Lacina Koné, CEO of Smart Africa, joins Akim Benamara, Chief Editor and Founder of TechAfrica News, for a candid conversation exploring bold strategies, mindset shifts, and the collaborative efforts driving Africa’s digital transformation. Africa’s digital future holds immense promise but faces challenges. Fragmented policies, outd…
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EP.01 | Minister Solly Malatsi: Is South Africa Ready for a Digitally Inclusive Future?
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In this episode Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, joins Akim Benamara, our Chief Editor and Founder, to unpack the country’s digital strategy, recent policy shifts, and his vision for a truly connected South Africa. Recorded early in Malatsi’s tenure, the conversation reveals the clarity of his visio…
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