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Konnected Minds: Success, Wealth & Mindset. This show helps ambitious people crush limiting beliefs and build unstoppable confidence. Created and Hosted by Derrick Abaitey YT: https://youtube.com/@KonnectedMinds?si=s2vkw92aRslgfsV_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/konnectedminds/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konnectedminds?_t=8ispP2H1oBC&_r=1 Podcast in Africa | Podcast in Ghana | Podcast in Nigeria | Best Podcast in Nigeria | Africa's best podcast
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Ronu Spirit

Ronu Spirit

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Follow Hameed's learning journey through conversations with experts as he explores ways to empower African nations, address the legacies of colonisation, and enhance global respect for Black people and the African diaspora. If you know of any authors, historians, academics etc that will be interested in discussing that topic, please let reach out and let us know. Hameed would love to speak to them.
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On the back of the bird Sankofa, this mythical bird that flies forward, head turned back, carrying in its beak an egg that symbolizes the future, this podcast takes you to every episode in the glorious history of African continent. Develop your knowledge of African history to better understand the continent today.
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Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societies navigate the complex terrain of democracy, poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through dialogues with scholars, leaders, and innovators, In Pursuit of Development uncovers how ideas travel, why policies succeed or fail, and what it takes to build a more just and resilient world. Expect s ...
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A very warm welcome to The Africa Food Systems Forum Podcast (formerly known as the AGRF). The AFS Forum is the world's premier forum for African agriculture and food systems. Now is the time to align and act to build a sustainable future through resilient food systems to end hunger in Africa. For our latest series we bring you discussions and insights on a wide range of topics on food systems following the AFS Summit held in Kigali in the first week of September 2024.
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China Africa Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic, as well as social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk.
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Untherapeutic

Dr. Nic Hardy

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Let’s be honest, therapy is expensive, lacks diversity and not always easy to access. But thankfully, this isn’t therapy. Hosted by Dr. Nic Hardy, Psychotherapist in Houston, Texas - Untherapeutic explores common relationship problems seen behind closed doors in counseling. The topics explored on this podcast are centered around unaddressed issues in relationships. A healthy blend of professional and personal perspective, Untherapeutic tackles common relationship challenges that are overshad ...
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Ikwekwezi FM Education Programs serve to delivering on the educational mandate of the public broadcaster (SABC). In true South African social tradition, Ikwekwezi FM Education Programs meet this challenge by delivering compelling educational content for diverse audiences in South Africa. The education content, gathered from a wide range of educational issues contributes to a rich cultural shared South African identity. Enriching Minds, Enriching Lives!
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Across Africa

FRANCE 24 English

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Join Georja Calvin-Smith for a round up of the week's cultural and current affairs stories from across the African continent: exclusive reports and analysis. Every Thursday at 3:45pm Paris time.
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Afrologue is a platform for informed debate on African issues from a young Diaspora view. We hope to get conversations started on shed light on various approaches to sustainable African development.
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Connecting Minds

Africa Business Radio

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The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank which provides a forum for dialogue, information dissemination and networking, underpinned by rigorous research on the different elements of African Heritage in order to shape policy and practice on governance, economic development and the evolution of African institutions. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support
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RISE Urban Nation

Taryell Simmons

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RISE Urban Nation is a culture and business podcast amplifying the voices of Black and Pan-African entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who are rewriting the narrative of success. Hosted by Taryell Simmons, each episode blends storytelling, strategy, and social impact to help purpose-driven leaders grow their brands, visibility, and confidence through the power of authentic storytelling. This show was born from Taryell’s mission to close the visibility gap for Black and Pan-African cr ...
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Positive Leadership

Jean-Philippe Courtois

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Positive Leadership has the power to change the world. By focusing on trust, empathy, authenticity and deep collaboration, leaders can energize their teams to achieve success for individuals, their organizations, and society as a whole. Yet, it remains relatively unknown outside positive psychology and neuroscience circles. Join Jean-Philippe Courtois, former member of the Microsoft senior leadership team alongside Satya Nadella and co-founder of Live for Good, as he brings Positive Leadersh ...
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Black Buddha Podcast is all about Black Empowerment and Black Excellence. It's a weekly podcast talking about ways to better develop and understand the African American struggles and finding solutions.
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The East African Perspective podcast

Thomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu

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The East African Perspective is a thought-provoking podcast that explores African and global issues through the lens of East African voices. Hosted by experienced journalists Thomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu, the show features lively news debates, classic African music interludes, and insightful interviews with experts from across the continent.Listeners will enjoy it because it’s both deeply informative and culturally rich. Each episode goes beyond headlines to unpack topics li ...
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LeadUP Podcast

University of Pretoria Alumni Relations Office

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Alumni and friends of the University of Pretoria (UP) share their stories and leadership lessons on this podcast by the leading contact university in Africa. Prominent UP alumni from across disciplines – from business and law to medicine and the arts – share details about where their journey has taken them after their time at Tuks, and what they’ve learned along the way. LeadUP is a project of the Alumni Relations Office of the University of Pretoria. You can find out more about us or get in ...
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African Wildlife Foundation is proud to bring you Season 2 of Africa Forward, a podcast hosted by Carol Pineau and produced by FP Studios. The second season explores green infrastructure, Africa’s tremendous biodiversity, and how African-led conservation may not only help save endangered species but also the planet. The show will also challenge the Western model of conservation. That system, which was started under colonialism, protected nature by walling it off from people. It made it so th ...
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Africa Science Focus is SciDev.Net's award-winning weekly podcast. We dive deep into the impacts that science has on everything from health, to technology, agriculture and life. Subscribe to get the best science and development news from the continent delivered straight to you!
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She Stands for Peace

United Nations Office to the African Union

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"She Stands for Peace" is a podcast by the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), hosted by Dr Yemisi Akinbobola. She Stands for Peace explores the state of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, through a series of conversations with key actors. From policymakers, to donors, and grassroots peacebuilders, each episode takes a deep dive to unpack the various insights and lived experiences of guests to explore the central question; "20 years after UNSCR 1325 was passed, h ...
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A #Podcast with a #real coach who specialises in #Business and #Leadership but realised the everyday person needs to work across a range of #soft #skills to enhance their #Life #Journey of being the #CEO of their #life. Da Millennial Coach loves exploring topical #subjects that should interest the everyday person who would like #information that can #support their #development without having to pay a dime!! Let's go....
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The Next African Agenda

Local Development Research Institute

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Ending hunger, poverty and reducing inequality will take a whole lot more than what has been business as usual for us. We bring African voices to share their take on what the future holds.
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“The greatest teacher in life is experience!” Host, Joshua T. Dada helps transform the lives of listeners by exploring the real life stories of influential people around the world. Vicariously experience the wins, losses, and lessons of industry experts, athletes, entertainers, & entrepreneurs to gain first hand insight into how they became a success. If you are looking for information or inspiration on your journey of personal and professional development, this is the podcast for you.
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The Manifest it, Sis! Podcast is an empowering space for women of color’s ideal lives to unfold. Danielle Faust, a psychic intuitive and life coach from the blog OKDani.com reveals all of her personal development, wellness and self care strategies, manifesting tips, and intuitive guidance so you can manifest your happy, healthy life with ease. Discover how you can redesign your lifestyle, reach the goals you set each year, and create a self care plan you actually stick with. Whether you want ...
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Talking To Africa

Africa Business Radio

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The objective of the show is discuss the narrative of Africa: what it currently is, who shapes it, how it impacts the continent’s development and what can be done to ensure Africans own their own storytelling tools and platforms. Educational Outcome: A deeper understanding of the implications of Africa’s reputation on African lives. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-to-africa/support
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African life Stories

Kwarteng Owusu Sekyere

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Hello everybody, I am Kwarteng Owusu and I want to share what over the years I have learnt and experienced as an African with you guys. African life stories will be talking about the decisions we as Africans and the Youth as a whole. What to do as a Continent and what to do as a Nation (Ghana) to develop ourselves both individually and collectively. I will also be talking about the the various assaults raising against Africans over the years and the topics which are very common in our commun ...
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Faced with geopolitical and economic turbulence, Europe needs new and better partners to secure its prosperity. This podcast looks at how new dynamics are reshaping relations between the EU and the wider world and how Europe might navigate this new terrain. Join us as we break down EU policy through insightful conversations with leading policymakers, industry leaders and experts. Discover how the EU could drive innovation, competitiveness, and progress in the global arena, and understand how ...
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Workplace Career Readiness

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

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Internship is a process, Graduate Placement is the solution The South African Council for Graduates Cooperative (SACGRA) strives to develop competent graduates that can become successful entrepreneurs or competitive employees. Through this we aim to contribute towards making South Africa a winning nation. We empower students and graduates to have a productive work ethic and be globally competitive through partnership with industry leaders. All university and college final year students are i ...
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Soul music (often referred to simply as soul) is a popular music genre that originated in the African American community in the United States in the 1950s and early 1960s. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz..Researchers are looking to the salience network of the brain to develop music-based treatments to help alleviate anxiety in patients with dementia.
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Develop Your A-Game

Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya - I am a lawyer/entrepreneur and humanist.

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Join Beverley , proudly Igbo-Nigerian, proudly African in her new Skills and knowledge based Podcast Series. Discussing and exploring a variety of themes from business to relationships to societal issues, entrepreneurship, faith and more . It’s a podcast sharing real life relatable experiences that will inspire you and empower you on your journey of becoming the best version of yourself... Please click like and subscribe to the show . Develop your A-Game is also available on Apple podcasts, ...
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Nikki Walton is a best-selling and NAACP Image Award Nominated author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. She has appeared on Tyra, Today, Steve Harvey, Katie Couric, Nightline, and many other national programs, and has been profiled in Forbes, The NY Times, The Guardian, and many other publications She is best known for her industry-disrupting hair and lifestyle blog, CurlyNikki.com, and her many appearances on The Dr. Oz Show as its resident beauty expert. Over the last 10 years, Nikki has expa ...
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These dialogues from the Wits School of Arts, Arts Research Africa project, are intended to stimulate practice, enable research, and inspire collective engagement around the question of Arts Research in Africa. Art lecturers and postgraduate students in the Wits School of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, are grappling with the challenge of positioning arts research in an African context. These podcasts seek to develop a dialogue with both national and international ...
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Better With Paul

Paul C. Brunson

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Better With Paul is a podcast, newsletter and community for everyone who values legacy, culture and financial freedom. Each week, Paul unpacks and explores business, relationship and health lessons from the journeys of innovators, entrepreneurs and creators from the U.S., UK, Caribbean and Africa.
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A podcast series about inspirational members of the African community. Our guests are people you may never have heard of but who’ve made a difference for themselves and the community sometimes against seemingly insurmountable odds, often through extraordinary self-sacrifice, or awesome ingenuity; coupled with unparalleled persistence and resilience.
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Ok, I'll Ask

Conversations with Daniel Aho

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I'm Daniel Aho, and I want to encourage others to ask questions, challenge their assumptions, and reshape their perspectives. Each month, I'll share my conversations with friends and colleagues who will offer their insights on topics that not only shape their lives but our lives as well. Feel free to lend an ear and share if you enjoy.
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Into Africa

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent.
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As the 2025 draws to a close, which key moments and milestones have defined the China- Africa relations? Despite the challenges faced in various sectors, how have the relations evolved and what impact has this had? In this episode, Professors Liu Baocheng, Director of Center of International Business Ethics, University of International Business and…
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In this special year-end edition of The China in Africa Podcast, Eric, Cobus, and Géraud look back on the top stories of 2025 and look ahead to the key trend to watch in 2026. 📌 Topics covered include: Simandou goes online (Guinea) and the iron ore geopolitics shift Zambia's Kafue River spill and the China narrative battle China's manufacturing pus…
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As we approach the end of 2025, it's a meaningful moment to pause and reflect on how the China-Africa partnership has evolved over the past year. In this special episode, three young and inspiring guests working on the frontline of China-Africa cooperation join us to share their personal experiences and stories, offering a clearer and more vivid pi…
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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, second edit ofthis special series dedicacted to AI, I’m delighted to welcome Navrina Singh, Founder and CEO of Credo AI, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of responsible artificial intelligence. Navrina is a technology leader with nearly two decades of experience at Qualcom…
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As the year comes to a close, this special year-end episode of In Pursuit of Development offers a reflective look back at the conversations that have shaped Season 6 so far. Host Dan Banik brings together the main ideas, debates, and tensions explored across the season, drawing connections between discussions on the rise of the Global South, shifti…
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In this episode, we sit down with Coach Anthony Cudjo—founder of Human Optimization 3.0 and host of the FitnessRx Show—to unpack the power of transforming your beliefs, optimizing your body and mind, and unlocking your divine intelligence. Tune in to hear how trauma became the foundation of his power and how you can reclaim yours. SHORT BIO: Founde…
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From family house poverty to entrepreneurial breakthrough: Why discipline under a foster mother beats university degrees - and the brutal truth about sibling success patterns, early money exposure, and the visual arts education that taught business fundamentals most tertiary graduates never learn. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, an en…
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From fluctuation management to legacy building: Why pricing for raw material surges determines survival - and the brutal truth about loneliness, university-free success, and the discipline system that turns broken-home survivors into branded empire builders. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, Felix Afutu - founder of McPhilix plantain ch…
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Attending as guest of honor at the 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum held in Harbin, Zimbabwe draws insights from China's culture-driven tourism model. We speak with Stanley Banda, Zimbabwe's Tourism Attaché to China and ASEAN, on key takeaways from the forum and opportunities for deeper China-Africa tourism cooperation…
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From Canadian scientist to Ghana factory owner: Why ownership beats unlimited corporate cards - and the brutal truth about two fires, $50,000 equipment losses, employee theft, and the engineering education crisis keeping Africa trapped in raw material export cycles while China produces 500,000 engineers annually. In this explosive episode of Konnec…
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From broken-home Jamestown kid to branded plantain empire: Why living as a house boy taught entrepreneurial discipline - and the brutal truth about table-top startups, family betrayals, and the 6am radio jingle that programmed business timing into a future factory owner. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, Felix Afutu - founder of McPhili…
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Every year, illegal mining, fishing, and logging drain billions of dollars from West Africa's economies as the problem persists largely unchecked, with Chinese actors playing an outsized role. Fueled by chronic corruption among local regulators across the region and seemingly insatiable demand for these resources in China, curtailing these illegal …
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When the work well, carbon markets worldwide decarbonise economies and direct funds to the most efficient projects. Yet for these mechanisms to be effective, credible, and equitable, should we move beyond today’s fragmented initiatives and create a unified global carbon market that would integrate compliance and voluntary markets, with consistent s…
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The housing challenge in African cities is far from consistent. With differing historical, sociopolitical and economic contexts, cities are seeing urbanisation play out along differing trajectories – impacting issues around housing demand, supply and justice. ACRC’s housing domain co-leads Alexandre Apsan Frediani and Ola Uduku join Diana Mitlin fo…
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From ₵1,500 table-top hustle to branded plantain empire: Why discovering your gift early beats university degrees - and the brutal truth about family betrayals, contract-free partnerships, and the calculated risk-taking that separates victors from victims of poverty. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, Felix Afutu - founder of McPhilix pl…
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Dan Banik and Florian Krampe explore how climate change is reshaping development and security debates -- not as a single cause of conflict, but as a force that intensifies existing vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Moving beyond environmental impacts alone, the discussion examines how climate stress interacts with poverty, …
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About the Guest: Lisa Ascolese, known as “The Inventress,” is the CEO and founder of Inventing A to Z, LLC, a full-service invention and product development company. As the sole owner of her business, Lisa helps inventors and entrepreneurs turn mental inventions into real, market-ready products — guiding ideas from a simple napkin sketch all the wa…
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Across Sub-Saharan Africa, farmers are increasingly losing crops to shifting weather patterns, emerging pests and prolonged dry spells. Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are changing the conditions under which food is grown, while gaps in monitoring systems make it harder to track and respond to these threats. In this episode of Africa…
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From survival hustle to factory owner: Why pricing strategy determines whether you scale or fail - and the brutal truth about loyalty betrayals, contract discipline, and the fluctuation management system that separates sustainable businesses from broke entrepreneurs selling at a loss. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, Felix Afutu - foun…
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From land fraud to title certificates: Why 18% homeownership in Ghana isn't poverty - it's systemic chaos - and the brutal truth about testing land, strategic partnerships, and the neighbor verification strategy that protects your $5,000 investment from becoming a court battle nightmare. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, real estate vet…
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From site plans to court judgments: Why luxury apartments sit vacant for years - and the brutal truth about land documentation, investment strategy, and the $55,000 deal that proves competition is reshaping Ghana's real estate future. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, real estate veterans Rash Asari and Quasiotin Desmond (COD) dismantle…
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From solo ownership myths to partnership wealth: Why the average Ghanaian earning 800 cedis can still own property - and the brutal truth about trust funds, strategic collaboration, and the $10,000 partnership model that beats waiting alone for decades. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, real estate veterans dismantle the dangerous solo …
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As global environmental challenges intensify and geopolitical tensions strain international cooperation, the mandate of the United Nations Environment Assembly has never been more significant. Meeting from December 8 to 12 in Nairobi, UNEA-7 brings together delegates from around the world to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet. Ma …
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From prayer to profit: Why Africa's wealth crisis isn't about capital - it's about mindset - and the brutal truth about the five-step wealth ladder, delayed gratification, and the religious indoctrination that keeps 95% of Africans broke while billionaires build ecosystems across entire value chains. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, Ni…
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Africa's industrialization push is colliding with the defining economic question of this era: how can any country or region climb the manufacturing value chain so long as China dominates industrial production of pretty much, well, everything? But even if overcoming the China question is possible, African leaders then face a second, more daunting ob…
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In this episode, I speak with Ian Mitchell, the lead author of the 2025 Commitment to Development Index (CDI), about what this year's results reveal. We discuss why many countries have slipped in their overall contributions to global development, where progress is emerging, and how the CDI can guide smarter, more coherent policymaking across trade,…
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China and Africa are working together to realize the right to development. Professor Liu Hongwu, Director of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University, explains why development-centered human rights lie at the heart of China-Africa collaboration and how this approach aligns with Africa's own priorities.…
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From luxury apartments to land scams: Why ownership obsession keeps Ghanaians broke - and the brutal truth about testing land, partnership strategies, and the $55,000 property model that beats building from scratch. In this explosive episode of Konnected Minds, two battle-tested real estate veterans - Rash Asari and Quasiotin Desmond (COD) - disman…
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In this episode of Europolis, digital rights advocate and social entrepreneur Gbenga Sesan joins ECDPM's Sabine Muscat to explore the intersection of digital sovereignty, innovation, and human dignity. He argues that for Africa to truly thrive, it must transition from relying on aid to attracting investment, and that innovation cannot happen withou…
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Many papers in economics have shown the scale of the damage that slavery did to Africa, but can we also make the argument that the slave trade helped cause Europe’s economic development? Ellora Derenoncourt of Princeton is the author of a recently published paper which uses new methods and new data to investigate this question. She talks to Tim Phi…
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In this first episode of our special AI series, I have the pleasure of welcoming Peggy Johnson — a remarkable leader whose career spans mobile innovation, augmented reality, and now humanoid robotics. What struck me in our conversation is how deeply human her approach to technology has always been. Peggy grew up as one of fifteen children, in a fam…
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