Fintech POD: Beyond Free Banking—Chijioke Dozie on Carbon's journey to profitable digital banking in Nigeria Chijioke Dozie, co-founder and CEO of Carbon, shares insights on building a sustainable digital bank in Nigeria and the evolving neobanking landscape across Africa.
Venture Capital POD: No Seven-Year Wait—How Baobab Network is offering tentative investors a taste of Africa’s tech potential Ambar van der Wath explains how Baobab Network, a tech venture accelerator, is helping investors test the waters in Africa's tech venture capital scene.
Infrastructure POD: Brokering Broadband Connectivity—Lanre Kolade and the inside story of Google's Equiano cable landing in Togo Learn how this former CSquared CEO is driving digital inclusion across Africa through transformative infrastructure projects, including 'midwifing' the landmark Google Equiano submarine cable initiative in Togo.
This Is Connectivity POD: This Is Connectivity a la VC with Accion Venture Lab's Jasiel Martin-Odoom Discover how Accion Venture Lab's Africa Investment Officer blends digital savvy with authentic relationship-building to find and fund some of the continent's most promising fintech startups.
Sponsored POD: Victor Mapunga on building from first principles in Africa's 'tech graveyard' Victor Mapunga, founder of FlexID and Shona Prince Technologies, reveals the raw truth of building from scratch in Zimbabwe—rejecting hero labels and embracing the grit of progress.
Sponsored POD: Savvy Product-led Innovation—Evah Kimani's vision for digital insurance in Africa In this podcast conversation, Evah Kimani unpacks how she’s channelling over 18 years of expertise into curating partnerships that fuel Britam's growth and digital innovation strategies.
Telecoms POD: Yahya Banafa on tackling challenges in Safaricom Ethiopia's $8 billion telecom bet In this podcast conversation, Yahya Banafa, head of network planning and engineering at Safaricom Ethiopia, discusses what it takes to build a nationwide mobile network in Africa’s second-most populous country.
Sponsored POD: Future in the Humanities EP 3/3 - The Gig Economy's Hidden Costs Wits University social scientist and researcher Fikile Masikane exposes harsh realities behind promises of entrepreneurial freedom for food delivery drivers in South Africa.
Sponsored POD: Future in the Humanities EP 2/3 - Unpacking Social Media Conspiracies in a World of Crisis Wits University media researchers Samuel Olaniran and Iginio Gagliardone come to grips with the societal impact of conspiracy theories in today's social media-led world.
Sponsored POD: Future in the Humanities EP 1/3 - Exploring the COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Human Connection Wits University researchers Sahba Besharati and Victoria Williams discuss cultural perceptions of contact, pandemic-induced changes and the long-term effects on social relationships and mental health.
Telecoms POD: Digital Economy Pulse Check—Refiloe Mpakanyane mines the fringes of Africa Digital Transformation Strategy Summit 2023 Our Associate Producer, Refiloe Mpakanyane, curates a digital transformation immersion featuring insights from C-suite leaders from Africa's telecommunications industry.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP4: Can AI be trusted? with Jania Okwechime & Wessel Oosthuizen Kate Byrne engages Wessel Oosthuizen and Jania Okwechime on the myths surrounding AI while reflecting on its impact in Africa.
Unajua UNAJUA S13 EP3: Is the "play-to-earn" trend over-hyped? feat. Kate Byrne Kate Byrne explains how "play-to-earn" and other buzzy Web3 trends offer a glimpse at the unprecedented nature of internet engagement the future may bring.
Unajua UNAJUA S13 EP2: How is the world taking to the crypto meltdown? feat. Kate Byrne Kate Byrne reckons that the current upheaval in global crypto markets offers an unprecedented opportunity for the world to reimagine money.
Unajua UNAJUA S13 EP1: Are NFTs over? feat. Kate Byrne International media maven Kate Byrne factors in on the NFT bubble burst and what might be next for one of the world's most hyped Web3 trends.
Unajua UNAJUA S12 EP3: What is 'Delegated Proof of Stake'? feat. Jordan Muthemba Jordan Muthemba explains how DPoS is designed to promote tech-based democracy and prevent users from centralising control or exercising malicious intent.
Unajua UNAJUA S12 EP2: What are 'Proof of Work' and 'Proof of Stake'? feat. Jordan Muthemba Jordan Muthemba unpacks why consensus mechanisms are fundamental to enabling the function of cryptocurrency and blockchain tech and engendering user trust.
Unajua UNAJUA S12 EP1: Are all blockchains the same? feat. Jordan Muthemba Not all blockchains are created equal. Kenyan blockchain developer Jordan Muthemba explains what sets different kinds apart.
Storytelling Gqom: The Babusi Nyoni Story The extraordinary personal story of Zimbabwean multi-hyphenate tech innovator Babusi Nyoni highlights the depth of African talent and human resilience.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP3: Journey Into the Cryptoverse with Hope Ditlhakanyane & Nzwisisa Chidembo Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo share deeply about their respective crypto adoption journeys and what they're learning.
Unajua UNAJUA S11 EP3: How do you vet the investment worthiness of blockchain startups? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo Given the proliferation of African blockchain projects seeking VC backing, it's worth considering how to evaluate them for commercial viability.
Unajua UNAJUA S11 EP2: Crypto as a personal investment opportunity? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo set out straightforward ways everyday Africans might approach investing in crypto.
Unajua UNAJUA S11 EP1: How does the African VC community frame the Blockchain Africa opportunity? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo When weighing investment opportunities linked to Africa's blockchain adoption trajectory, Hope Ditlhakanyane reckons, start by evaluating the use cases.
Newsletter Views from the Village #05: Kenyan village digital currency, why not? How about some grassroots innovation for your timeline?
Sponsored BONUS: Can Paxful deliver on being Africa's 'Uber for money'? feat. Ray Youssef In case you missed it, in 2019, Paxful CEO Ray Youssef hopped on the pod to unpack why Africa was delivering some of his company's most significant business wins.
